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What is Explanation?

Explanation as a mode of academic writing appears across virtually every discipline, from biology and economics to history, theology, and technology. Rather than arguing a position or narrating events, explanatory writing prioritizes clarity — breaking down complex systems, processes, or phenomena so that a reader can genuinely understand them. This makes it a foundational skill in English composition courses, where students learn to present information in structured, accessible ways regardless of subject matter.

The papers collected here reflect the broad range of contexts in which explanation is required. Some take a scientific or technical approach, such as examining how LASIK surgery works or identifying the symptoms caused by exposure to mercury and arsenic. Others explain organizational structures, business strategies, or economic paradoxes like the diamond-water problem studied in microeconomics. Still others address social, legal, or cultural subjects — from reciprocity within the Iroquois Confederacy to the traditions of the Catholic faith — demonstrating that explanation adapts to whatever situation or subject demands it.

A strong explanatory essay begins with a clear sense of scope: identify precisely what needs to be understood and why it matters to the reader. Evidence carries weight when it is specific and well-sourced — definitions, data, examples, and step-by-step reasoning all serve the goal of genuine understanding. The most common pitfall is confusing explanation with argument; an explanatory thesis states what something is or how it works, not what the writer believes about it. Keeping that distinction sharp ensures the writing stays focused on illuminating rather than persuading.

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Nursing Leadership: Cognitive Dissonance, Change & Culture

This paper provides a review of the literature to answer the following questions: 1. What is a definitive definition of leadership and how it would be an ideal model of leadership for the clinical environment? 2. What is 'cognitive dissonance' and why it may create conflict during a period of change? 3. How does an effective clinical leader manage conflict? 4. Are congruent leaders are better leaders? 5. How do leaders facilitate creativity in their subordinates? A reflection section is also included in response to a case study provided by the client.

Research Paper Doctorate

Idealism vs. Materialism: The Case for Idealist Metaphysics

With its historical origins in the works of Plato as well as the Hindu Vedas, idealism is one of the fundamental and most pervasive metaphysical philosophies. Its only real challenge comes from materialism, a…

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Salvador Dawning (2011): Race, Inequality, and the Black Movement in Brazil

Salvador Dawning is a 2011 film that attempts to place emphasis on the racial divide in Brazil. In the film, the Movimento Negro (Black Movement) is examined to demonstrate their quest for equal rights.

Research Paper Masters

Music Therapy for Brain Injury: Neurological Recovery Through Sound

This paper is about the links between mass communication theory and the use of music therapy in the treatment of brain injured patients. With advances in neuroscience, we can now understand why music is more effective than other forms of treatment – it is, according to the brain, the more superior channel.

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Origin of Anatomically Modern Humans: Evolution and Competing Models

This paper is about origins of anatomically modern humans. Two models or hypotheses have been proposed for the issue of evolution and origin of modern humans. These two schools of thought in this respect shape two models namely Out-of-Africa Model (Stringer and McKie, 1998) and Multiregional Continuity Model (Wolpoff and Caspari, 1997) as mentioned before. A discussion on these models follows.

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Montefiore Medical Center Strategy & Balanced Scorecard

This study examines the case of Montefoire, both in terms of the company's original strategic framework versus its new strategic framework within view of the Balanced Scorecard. The new strategy of Montefoire is one that is focused on activity-based management rather than resource-based management and as a non-profit organization, Montefoire has a focus on creating shared value for the organization and those whom the organization serves, or that of the patient population. The focus of Montefoire should be on, rather than building the number of cases that the institution takes annually, on the number of satisfied patients that receive service provision from Montefoire on an annual basis. This focus will ensure that Montefoire is a care center of choice and that not only do patients return for health care service provision but that they additionally relate to others the excellent care they were provided ensuring that others choose Montefoire as well for their needs in health care services. The Balanced Scorecard provides the necessary strategic framework to ensure that patient care provision is effectively and efficiently accomplished. While this may require some time for the organization in terms of employee buy-in, this method has been demonstrated as effective in other health care organizations and institutions as noted in the literature reviewed in this study.

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Evolution of Chemistry and the Periodic Table of Elements

The origins of modern chemistry are intricate and fascinating. This paper examines some of the brave and brilliant pioneers who helped to refine chemistry as the field that it is today and discusses the unique path and contributions of some of the more prominent chemists of the 17th and 18th century. This paper finishes by taking a long look at the evolution of the periodic table and Dalton's contribution to it.

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Darwin vs. Lamarck: Comparing Two Theories of Evolution

To begin with a brief overview of the scientists, let's begin by considering Mr. Darwin. According to Wikipedia (2005), after years of studying a variety of organisms, Charles Darwin, in 1859, wrote The Origin of Species.

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Humbert's Lust and Love in Nabokov's Lolita

In Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov creates the character of a clear anti-hero in Humbert, a man who has is guilty of pedophilia, possibly rape and murder. The bulk of the book, however, is devoted to Humbert's narration of his…

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Global Skepticism, Empiricism, and Rationalism in Epistemology

Global skepticism is a compelling way to examine the nature of knowledge and to validate its existence. However, the author of the post examine within this work makes some unsubstantiated claims regarding the efficacy of global skepticism. The best way of determining the veracity of knowledge is to utilize a synthetic viewpoint of skepticism, rationalism and empiricism.

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