Letter for Graduate Student Association Grant Proposal

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Cover letters   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «I am hoping to receive funding to attend the 2007 AWP Conference, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, March 1 - 3 from the GSA. As a creative writing student and the new editor of MAGAZINE, this conference will be an amazing opportunity to attend...»

Synopsis abstract : «Name and address of addressee. Subject.. Body of the letter.. Senders name and address.....»

Trials and Tribulations of a Worker in the Soviet Union

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Pavel Chernin, my grandfather, faced excruciating hardships, felt a sense of nationalism and experienced unexpected satisfaction, all at the hands of the manufacturing industry of the Soviet Union. The industry was one of the country's biggest as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Mass production of steel has been around since the mid 1800's, allowed for by the invention of the Bessemer converter but, the closely related ironworking industry has been in existence for thousands of years. The sheer size and rapid development of...»

Cover letter and Resume for a Student Job

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «From the MSPCA website, I learned of various full-time job opportunities in the Boston area. I am interested in a few of these, and I believe I can contribute as much to the organization as the organization will contribute to me. I am particularly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Name.. Objectives.. Education.. Related employment and college activities.. Skills.. References.....»

Rhodes Scholarship Application Essay

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Cover letters   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «When I was a child, I told myself I would read every book ever written. In the two-floored, two-roomed library of my small New Hampshire town, I thought nothing could stop me from reading the world. Innocent naivety yes, but so much the foundation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Main body of the essay.. Acknowledgement.....»

Personal Statement for Ph.D. Candidacy

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Cover letters   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Sometimes the dreams of first-grade naivety are the only dreams ever realized. In all probability, I will never read every book ever written. To think of the amount of novels, manuals and reference materials in the Emerson College library is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Sometimes the dreams of first-grade naivety are the only dreams ever realized.. But more importantly, Murray Schwartz writes with less-confident letters in a small notebook on his desk. Of course, to arrive at such a world, I need to start walking. ...»

Valedictorian Speech

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «Welcome President Liebergott, the Board of Trustees, honorary degree recipients, faculty, staff, family, friends and the Class of the 2007. It's funny. I tried for days to write this speech. Contrary to popular belief, I don't like to hear myself...»

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Essay on "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In "Letter from Birmingham Jail" Dr. Martin Luther King, raises an interesting point about the civil right's movement. He notes those who rallied for the government to enforce the landmark decision of 1954, in which the Supreme Court ordered the...»

Synopsis abstract : «In ?Letter from Birmingham Jail? Dr. Martin Luther King, raises an interesting point about the civil right's movement. . According to King, ?A just law is a manmade code that squares with the moral law or the law of God.. Dr. King also describes a...»

The Political Spectrum: A Different Approach

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The traditional left-right political spectrum we use to place politicians platforms is outdated. We carried this spectrum over from the French, and any citizen would be hard pressed to be able to even accurately define what the spectrum is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Conventional Left-Right Spectrum. Simple Alternatives to the Left-Right Spectrum. More Complicated Alternatives to the Left-Right Spectrum. Three Dimensional Plotting of Measurements along Spectrum. Relating Modern Day Politics in a...»

Hunter's in the Snow

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The short literary fiction Hunter's in the Snow, written by Tobias Wolff, is an interesting story depicting the life of three men who embark on a hunting journey that none shall forget. The story brings to mind a time not to long ago that seems...»

Synopsis abstract : «The short literary fiction Hunter's in the Snow, written by Tobias Wolff, is an interesting story depicting the life of three men who embark on a hunting journey that none shall forget. The overall structure and plot of the story plays a part in how...»

Changing Over- Modern Newspapers

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Research papers   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The past is past and the new is here to stay. No longer are we a society that goes to the store to pick up our newspapers each day, including those ever so popular Sunday papers with the coupons stuffed inside. But we are turning toward the internet...»

Synopsis abstract : «The past is past and the new is here to stay. . The roots and history for newspapers go far back in time, because there has always been a hunger for current events and, in particular, political happenings. . The first newspaper published in America...»

Literary vs. Commercial Fiction

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The difference between literary fiction and commercial writing is an interesting contrast played out by many fiction writers. Literary fiction is known to be a more intelligent type of writing. The author usually includes in the story several...»

Synopsis abstract : «The difference between literary fiction and commercial writing is an interesting contrast played out by many fiction writers. In contrast the story ?Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? written by Bob Dylan has a centrally man vs. man conflict....»

The Goodness of Meat

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Imagine a life where people are weak and constantly ill. Imagine everyone being bed ridden and unable to operate the human body at the level appreciated today. By removing meat from a diet, this is a scenario that becomes a real life horror movie....»

Synopsis abstract : «Imagine a life where people are weak and constantly ill. Imagine everyone being bed ridden and unable to operate the human body at the level appreciated today. The advantages to eating meat are numberless, and the health benefits far out weigh the...»

Wrongful Writing

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   School essay   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «There are many ethical issues that come up within journalism as a whole, from broadcasters to anchors to cameramen. One of the positions that have come under the most scrutiny in the last several years however has been within the realm of print...»

Synopsis abstract : «Writers are a special breed of reporters who operate in an almost behind-the-scenes kind of way. . Death is one of the biggest subjects when it comes to photographs. . Privacy invasion is the third issue that most journalists struggle with on a...»

Cost-efficient Business Management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Cost-efficient business management is on the tip of the mind for many business owners across the world. It does not matter whether the business in question is a corporation employing several thousand team members or a start-up in a local community...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. There are various thoughts about how to become efficient in business relations. . Origins. VOIP technology originated with a group of Israeli hobbyists. ATA, or an analog telephone adaptor. IP phone sets are the newest development...»

Why European Colonialism Was a Disaster for Native Americans

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The smallpox epidemic that virtually wiped out the natives in their own land was asdisastrous as perhaps any epidemic that has ever existed in human history. While AIDS is doing enormous damage and harm to the people of Africa, it is not suffering...»

Synopsis abstract : «The smallpox epidemic that virtually wiped out the natives in their own land was asdisastrous as perhaps any epidemic that has ever existed in human history. To make matters even worse, much worse, for the natives, slavery was harshly forced upon...»

T.S. Eliot's The Hollow Men: Exploring Self-Realization

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When reading "The Hollow Men", by T.S. Eliot, one's immediate response might be to consider it against to context of which it was written. Such context may be purely historical or may revolve around the author's social life. All of these accounts...»

Synopsis abstract : «When reading ?The Hollow Men?, by T.S. Eliot, one's immediate response might be to consider it against to context of which it was written. Like Heart of Darkness, ?The Hollow Men? is a voyage inside. In other words, to consider literature at its...»

Isolated Uncertainties

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «A community can be generalized as a place where people with similar interests and lifestyles dwell together in healthy unison. Since the Romantics, a theme that reappears in literature often is alienation. Despite this, the concept of "community" is...»

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Evaluating the Forces of Fate through Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In many of William Shakespeare's dramas, a theme that seems to appear habitually is fate. Fate is defined as the "supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events, and the inevitable events predestined by this force." Macbeth and Romeo...»

Synopsis abstract : «Macbeth is a story of a man put into a position of power that he can not control. . The story of Romeo and Juliet is one that is well known for its wonderfully tragic romance, famous quotations, and unforgettable scenes. . The two dramas, Macbeth,...»

Analyzing Life and Death through Ivan and Gerasim

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych tells the story of a man's untimely illness that ultimately leads to his demise. It is a story views one man's analysis and questioning of the way he has lived up until the point where he realizes he will die. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych tells the story of a man's untimely illness that ultimately leads to his demise. . Questioning why his kidney is now floating about inside his body, he now begins to ponder the extent of his illness and the...»

Beneath the Surface: An In-Depth Investigation of the concept of drowning in Stevie Smith's poetry

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In poetry, the fact that something is brought up or referred to is irrelevant. Nothing is definitive or solid in poetry unless the poet absolutely intends for it to be. In Stevie Smith's works, it is difficult to try and understand how she intends...»

Synopsis abstract : «In poetry, the fact that something is brought up or referred to is irrelevant. . The theme of drowning is something that comes up in three entirely different poems that Smith wrote over the years. . Drowning ?resurfaces? in Smith's Advice to Young...»

A Critique of Democracy through Aristotle (and Plato)

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Democracy is defined today as "a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system." In the time of Plato and Aristotle, there was a simple...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Comprehending democracy. Aristotle: Five different types of Democracy. Conclusion: The ideas of Aristotle and Plato....»

The Rise and Fall of Satan

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In Book 1 of John Milton's Paradise Lost, Satan's character is borderline glorified as a military hero, despite his juxtaposition to the lord and creator, his nemesis, God. Regardless of this, Satan's essence is evil, sly, and dishonest. Banished...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Milton's portrayal of Satan . Satan's greatest character flaw . Size and symbolism in book 1. Conclusion....»

Consciousness in the Collective Core

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The enigma that is the essence of consciousness in modern society can be readily explained and analyzed by anyone with the ability to do so and does not necessitate the so-called authoritative citations that we so emphatically consider reliable...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The certainty of living in a world of turmoil and suffering . The collective cultural logic: A rational state of mind. The similarity between us and ancient civilizations' sensitivity to higher systems of understanding. Accepting and...»

Effects of Decreasing pH on Freshwater Ecosystems Inhabited by Snails and Salvinia

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The ecosystem of a freshwater lake, stream, and river is greatly influenced by the environment it is in. Temperature, light, nutrients, rainfall amounts, species composition and organic or inorganic pollutant levels all differ from lake to lake,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Materials and methods. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. Works cited....»

DNA I & II

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «DNA technology is vital to our technological progress as a society. Without such things as gene therapy which is part of DNA technology many medical feats would not have been accomplished. DNA manipulation is used in many aspects of life, ranging...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. DNA manipulation . Procedure followed. Written results. Discussion. References....»

Life vs. Politics

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Thousands of years ago, before the thought of a cell had ever crossed anybody's mind, man revolutionized society with advances such as fire, the wheel, irrigation and the telescope. Man has now arrived at the next step, shall we say "the wheel" of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Galileo: The revolutionary. The research on embryonic stem cells. Ddefinition of a stem cell . In-Vitro procedure and embryo's with a minimum chance of survival. The Committee on the Biological and Biomedical Applications of Stem Cell...»

Lab Report: Fermentation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Fermentation is the anaerobic conversion of sugar to carbon dioxide and alcohol by yeast. It uses the NADH produced by glycolysis and "regenerates" more NAD+ which is then again used by glycolysis. The process of Alcohol fermentation is the one we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The experiment. The procedure. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. References....»

Who Puts the Food in Your Mouth?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"Super Size Me", rather than being a straightforward example of debauchery, is an allegory for the desperate need to change personal nutrition in America. Morgan Spurlock challenges the limits of obscenity in making "Super Size Me", in which he goes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Spurlock's contradictions . His implimentation of the ideas. People interviewed by Spurlock . His silent solutions to the obesity epidemic . The situation with the companies refered to by him in the documentary....»

A Question of Filial Piety

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Should we publicly accuse our own parents of a crime, which will undoubtedly result in their punishment? This age old question has been debated for millennia throughout the world with varied and countless legitimate arguments swaying people's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main question: Is lying to save ones parents considered a form of serving them?. Confucius: Filial piety rules above all. Fathers that may not be worthy of receiving their son's support. Plato's assertion that to inflict wrong is a...»

A Timeless Debate

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «At a lecture given at our own Stony Brook University, Michael Ratner asserts that "Justice is losing its power" . What Michael Ratner, the defending lawyer for many prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay, means by this daring statement is that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Augustine's thoughts on free will. Augustine's 'ideal theory of punitive justice'. Immanuel Kant: Torture as an unacceptable form of punishment. Kant's idea of categorical imperative. Conclusion....»

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