Critical Thought: Researching
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A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of researching which requires critical thought. The paper addresses the challenges and opportunities for discovering and understanding information and adding to the knowledge base of public administration in the position of a researcher, as well as illustrating how one should address the challenges and opportunities. The information provided is derived from the textbook "Taking Language Seriously" by White and Denzin/Lincoln. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAresearch.wps

Criticisms Of Rap Music / Valid Arguments Or Extended Prejudices ?
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In this well-prepared 5 page essay, the writer argues that there exists a great societal irony in the fact that lyrically-violent rap music is critiqued as destructive to a specific culture and at the same time praised by ?hip-hop advocates' for its realistic contributions to the social advancement of today's inner city Black youths. It is asserted that critics of rap music fail to recognize it for its redeeming social value. And more importantly, we should be struggling to correct the very real problems that rap describes in its lyrics and not trying to hide or bury them even deeper by attacking the music itself. No Bibliography.
Filename: Rap.wps

Cultural Diversity in Perspective
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A 6-page research paper that offers an overall perspective on multiculturalism and diversity and the role that this factor plays in contemporary American society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khculdiv.wps

Cultural Influences: Eating Disorders
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A 5 page paper which discusses the cultural influences which are felt by those who develop eating disorders. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAeatcltr.wps

Custodial Grandparenting (A Critical Review of the Literature)
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This 9 page paper evaluates six articles regarding the phenomenon. The trend where grandparents raise their grandchildren is discussed sociologically. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA012grn.wps

Data Collection and the New York Police Department -- ?The NY-911 Demonstration Project?
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This 26 page report discusses the design, implementation, and analysis of a survey regarding the New York Police Department?s emergency 911 service. A ?super 911? emergency system was installed in 1996 at the NYPD?s Metro Tech Complex located in Brooklyn. The new system was described at that time as the largest and most complex in the world. ?In 1995, ten million calls were made to New York City?s 911 system. Police officials say that number increases by 10 to 12 percent each year. Nonetheless, in the years since its installation, there have been a number of failures of the system, repeated complaints, and the concern that despite the system?s complexity, it still has a number of flaws -- primarily in terms of the human service component. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWnypd.wps

Deep Ecology Versus Social Ecology
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10 pages in length. Murray Bookchin and Bill Devall reside at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to the fundamental nature of ecological issues; while Bookchin supports the essence of social ecology, Devall espouses the benefits of its opposing counterpart, deep ecology. The two men have agreed to meet on this spring day within the wide, open spaces of the city park in order to debate the merits of each stance. Clearly, their objective is not to draw each other to the opposing side, but rather it is meant as a means by which to establish their individual positions so that no point is left unaddressed or question left unanswered. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCecolg.wps

Deindividuation And Prosocial Behavior
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5 pages in length. The article in question addresses a very fundamental instinct of every human being: individualism. That this quest for uniqueness asserts itself in every aspect of one's existence is paramount to the extent of prosocial behavior an individual might demonstrate. The author acknowledges the fact that altruistic tendencies are, in and of themselves, accomplished with the expectation - whether conscious or not - of receiving some level of recognition for the act. It is important for the student to realize that this concept is pertinent to the author's examination of children and their donation of candy on Halloween, inasmuch as it relates directly to the child's sense of deindividuation as to the amount he or she ultimately dispensed. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCdeind.wps