Research Paper
Undergraduate
Greensburg KS F-5 Tornado
The purpose of this report was to review the information available on the May 4, 2007 Greensburg, KS F-5 tornado to evaluate the emergency response of the government agencies and the post-event recovery process. The report concludes that although the initial response was adequate, the subsequent recovery activities have not been up to the mark.
Johnny Carson: life and legacy of a television icon
The paper examines Johnny Carson's thirty year stint as host of NBC's Tonight Show (1962-1992), and inquires what gave Carson his immense popularity and staying power. Carson's status as a "representative adult" is explored, and it is noted that to a certain extent he set the limits for what was and was not permissible in American humor. The politics of the Carson show is discussed, and emphasis is placed on the great difference between broadcasting during the era of the three major networks, which were "the only game in town", and broadcasting today, twenty years after Carson's retirement, when the proliferation of cable and internet content makes it impossible to achieve the kind of cultural centrality that Carson had.
Social Studies Model Where in the World
three pages. American students have lower geographic knowledge than they should. this paper presents a proposal for an educational program that corrects geographic ignorance. The program is described in terms of its goals, missions, objectives, and activities. Parents are to be involved, and community members will ideally be involved too. The goal is to transform the norms of the society and shift away from xenophobia and towards cultural awareness.
Building Adolescent Social Intelligence With a Dance
The students, in conjunction with school staff, parents, and other adult members of the community should organize and participate in a social event, such as dance or party. Such an event will strengthen the school, the community, and the students. Social activities have the potential to be potent learning/educational experiences while still being a leisure activity. The paper will explain the many benefits of a properly organized party for the students that requires their involvement at all stages of the dance. The party gives the high school students opportunities to practice and hone skills that will improve their self esteem, self confidence, individual identity, social intelligence, and social reality construction. Adolescents in high school benefit from the planning and execution of a social event such as a dance or party physically, emotionally, and developmentally.
Sexual Orientation of a Person Should Not Be a Consideration in Child Custody Proceedings
The sexual orientation of a parent should have absolutely no bearing on child custody proceedings. This is particularly important in light of the scrutiny that parents from LGBT homes are currently receiving. However, as the research demonstrates, if anything, straight parents should receive the bulk of the scrutiny as children from LGBT homes often grow up happier, healthier and more tolerant.
Research Paper
Undergraduate
Simon Bolivar and Latin American independence
Simon Bolivar is often considered to be one of the greatest men in the history of Latin America. During his relatively short lifetime he freed a number of countries from Spanish rule and offered up both military and political victories. With that in mind, this paper takes a look at Bolivar from his early life through his death, and with special attention paid to some of his more notable accomplishments.