Essays on Media Annotated Bibliography

This annotated bibliography "The Impact of Drug Court Involvement on Recidivism" discusses marijuana abuse by university students in the US.... Compared to other sources, the book does not provide a good and effective model for other professionals like mental health professionals and doctors.... ...

This paper is an annotated bibliography related to the topic of execution methods.... The author tries to analyze such works as Baker, Peter.... 'Obama Orders Policy Review on Executions.... , Death Policy Information Center.... 'Oklahoma Botches Execution of Clayton Locket.... etc.... ... ... ... The article focuses on various methods that have been relied upon in execution of murder convicts....

The writer of the paper 'Absence of Religion' states that based on arguments, the question of how the world can fair on without religion is inevitable.... Some of the highly secularized societies where religion has a very minimal role can be used as examples to study a case where there is no religion....

The paper "Changes in American Family during World War II" summarizes shifts that occurred in the US afterwar families.... economic crisis, discrimination, death of parents, migration, and discrimination are all pointers of a destabilized family, which has a permanent mark on the American family....

This annotated bibliography "Mentoring Programs and Youth Development" presents the essential role that adult mentoring plays in adolescent youth development.... The study discusses the three elements in adolescent emotional development: cognitive attainment; health; and emotional wellbeing.... ... ...

"Is It In U.... .... Interests to Sign the Kyoto Protocol to Reduce Carbon Emissions" paper contains an annotated bibliography of such articles as "Trading Up Kyoto: A Proposal to Amend The Protocol" by Badrinarayana and "The Kyoto Protocol in a Global Perspective" by Chairman, A.... ... ... ... The impact of the Kyoto Protocol on world emissions of greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide is investigated....

In this paper "Towards the Understanding of Racism", the authors are concerned with the various forms of racism and how the issue is evaded when programs of black empowerment are taken up.... The authors say that hiding under this cocoon does not solve the problem.... ... ... ... To give the definition of the term racism, Carlos looks at its characteristics and what people think are the features of racism....

Mike and Smith write the journal based on research on 25 primary schools.... From their research, they discovered that many factors caused bullying in schools and among the major causes is.... ... ... However, they also note that martial art skills can be a result to solving the problem if training is accordingly....

This paper "Commodification of Human Organs" focuses on the fact that Berman argues that although legalizing organ sales is callous and abhorrent, the well-meaning attempts to bar organ sales has created something worse – an illegal market in body parts.... .... ... ... Cherry argues that there is a need to recognize honestly that body parts are commodities to enhance greater trust in transportation....

The bibliography "Ryves Youth Center Issues" focuses on the critical analysis of the major works about Ryves Youth Center, which offers services to children described as 'at-risk', who have experienced physical and sexual abuse, illiteracy, and substance abuse among others.... ... ... ... The issues related to youth have been a heated debate over the past decades....

This annotated bibliography "Global Change and Development" presents issues related to natural, social and economic issues that are related to global environmental change and how they affect relationships among developed and developing countries.... ... ... ... Moreover, it looks into issues related to population and the conflict existing between natural resources and environmental conflicts....

The paper "Human Resource Management " uses books, journal articles as well as web-based sources.... Books and Journal articles would be the primary sources of information on theories of motivation and retention practices that are likely to be effective.... ... ... ... Since the study will be carried out using companies in Doha as the participant sample, web-based sources, newspaper reports, and magazine articles will be used in reference to the background and environment within which IT companies in the Middle East function....

The paper contains the annotated bibliography of sources which proves the statement that online learning is more effective in terms of student achievement than traditional classroom learning such as "Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Profession" .... ... ... The selected journal article includes a case study that has focused the impact of online learning courses on interpersonal interaction behavior of students....

This paper "The Poetical Work by Elliot" focuses on one of his famous poetry works which is The Love Song of J.... Alfred Prufrock.... The poetical work by Elliot continued to attract a lot of attention from both scholars and students interested in literature.... .... ... ... This poem showcases a narrator living an isolated love-life and incapable of expressing his inner feelings....

This annotated bibliography "The Theology of Flannery O'Connor" presents O'Connor who uses biblical texts in the book to express the plot and she has the freedom to twist the excerpts to suit the story.... She dramatizes the religious expressions in distinct times as well as social settings.... ... ...

This paper outlines that Innovation and Knowledge management is regarded as the basis of competitive advantage for firms.... Keeping that in view, many organizations are implementing the process of knowledge management, but not all are successful in proper implementation.... .... ... ... As the study, Knowledge Management, highlights, one of the main reasons for the failure of the organizations to explore the benefits of KM is the lack of proper knowledge regarding the process....

he book talks about the different influence of urban entertainment and the Media on children and their environment.... The mass Media and social Media are a major part of the authors' discussion in the book. ... Several findings on the influence of the Media on the youth are also part of the journal. ... Pop culture has a heavy influence from the mass Media, which is another form of urban entertainment.... Mass Media innovations at the end of World War II made pop culture to be appreciated all over the Western world (Ashby, 2010)....

The paper "The Trends in the Performance of the Monetary Sector" highlights that economics is a social phenomenon that is responsible for capitalism, division of labor, capital acquaintance, as well as sector performance in the monetary system of any economy.... ... ... ... Generally, economics studies began in the early ages of industrialization in Europe, and the intention was to explain as well as provide economic solutions to the trends in the performance of the monetary sector....

This paper "Problems of Recycling in the Modern World" focuses on the fact that since its establishment, the League of Women Voters has been vocal in advocating for the right of the women.... However, as outlined in this book, women cannot be at peace in an unhealthy environment.... .... ... ... Apart from sustainably using the available resources, the environment should be made to be conducive and garbage-free' (82)....

Nice.... The article is a scholarly article characterized by its periodical title portraying a specific subject area, which is the small community that grew to be a great empire in history.... ... ... ... Another feature is that the names of the author have been listed accompanied by the author's tittles and degree as well as the author's affiliated institution....

he book Media Effects and Research provides a well-elaborated and well-written introduction for the students and faculty researching upon the likely effects of the prevalence of mass Media in the society.... The book, through its interesting style, provides the readers a fascinating piece of information on the theories and impacts of Media.... The book forms a vital part of the research by elaborating upon the shows, releases and film fares which contributed greatly towards forming the relations between societies and the developing Media....

Examined the effect of literacy in mobile phones on the academic outcomes of selected students in Niger, considered one of the poorest countries in the world.... The findings indicate a strong positive relationship between mobile use and improved academic performance.... ... ... ... Though the results established clear links between academic performances through increased mobile phone literacy, the participants being young adult students are not consistent with the subject of the current research....

The paper "The Image of Martin Luther King Giving Speech I Have a Dream in 1963" examines the book that discusses a critical aspect of Martin Luther's Jr.... Philosophy.... He authored the book himself in a bid to explain the ideologies that formed the central basis of his unique philosophy.... ....

This essay "Signifier of Victorian Architecture" discusses qualities (e.... .... doors and windows) of the Victorian architecture.... This claim is based on his sub-claim that the buildings from the Victorian era are forgotten convictions and monuments in a world that has lost its glory.... ... ... ...

The author of the paper aims to analyze several sources related to personnel development.... The first article is 'Strategic fit, contractual, and procedural governance in alliances' that gives a special focus on the double effects of mediating and controlling the effects of governance forms.... ...

"Analysis of Articles about Deaf Education" ppaer contains an annotated bibliography of such articles as "Reorganizing Teacher Preparation in Deaf Education" by Humphries, "Meeting the Challenges of Deaf Education Teacher Preparation: Innovative Practices in Online Learning" by Allman.... .... ... ...

The paper "Midlife Reactions to the Death of a Loved One" discusses that younger people exhibit more signs and causes of stress.... According to the authors, this is attributed to the elderly people inventing effective means of coping with stress having been exposed to them before.... ... ... ... Fifty-four men and women were required to write essays about death and dying....

The paper "Miscarriage - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms" informs that miscarriage affects 1 woman in every 4 women, and the highest risk period occurs during the 4-6th weeks, the relationship exists between cigarette smoking and miscarriage among young women, aspects of earlier and later miscarriages....

This annotated bibliography "Popularization of Studying Abroad" highlights the increasing urge by students to travel abroad, for their studies, because they are able to experience different cultures and people and in this way become more international in their outlook.... ... ... ... In the contemporary world, students tend to prefer studying abroad....

This annotated bibliography "Second Language Acquisition" presents comprehensive coverage of the teaching languages to beginners who are not native speakers of this language.... Language is a very powerful tool because it can help in communicating ideas and one's thoughts.... .... ... ... When teaching a second language to students, the teacher should be keen to adopt a holistic approach....

This paper "Integrating Students with Special Needs in Regular School" looks at books and journal articles that discuss the issue of integration of special needs students in regular classrooms.... The paper also answers the question" When is a student considered disabled or has special needs?... ....

The bibliography "Impact of Kennedy on Social Justice" focuses on the critical analysis of the discussion of John F Kennedy as one of the widely known international figures who fought for social justice fearlessly.... Social justice refers to promoting a just society.... ... ... ... To exist when all people share a mutual humanity thus having a right to equal treatment, fair allocation of community resources as well as support for their human rights....

"The Effect of Using Mathematics Games on Students' Performance in Mathematics" paper contains an annotated bibliography of such articles as "The Effect of simulation-game Environment on Students' Achievement in and Attitudes to Mathematics in secondary schools" by Akinsola, M.... .... & Animasahun, I....

The author of the paper "Geography" provides an annotated bibliography on several books that concern geographical issues.... Admittedly, the author of the first book points out that the subject of geography is of great significance in English universities today.... ... ... ... Winter evaluates the current education policy reform to assess its impacts on geography....

The paper "Building Information Modeling - Benefits, Risks and Challenges" discusses that NHS should adopt certain innovative IT solutions.... This technological solution is best for the NHS to achieve their goals.... It can be apparently observed that new technologies have emerged in this business setting....

The paper 'Neil Armstrong' focuses on the remarkable pilot, an aerospace engineer and an astronaut.... He was the first human being in the entire world to step out onto the moon.... When this man was born, his parents gave him the name Neil Alden Armstrong.... ... ... ... Neil was born on 5th August 1930 in Ohio, US....

The annotated bibliography " Ways Growth of Equine Assisted Therapies" explains that the Equine Assisted Therapies practice is gaining publicity in various client and health groups.... The reason is that the program can ensure positive outcomes in the lives of clients.... ... ... ... The journal inspects the use of the equine-facilitated psychotherapy....

This paper "Francis Bacon and the Four Idols of the Mind" discusses Bacon's ideology and it establishes their relationships from the mental-medicine perspective.... Sorana and Koen argued that imagination played the most important role and they further examined how imagination served.... ... ... ...

The paper contains an annotated bibliography of sources concerning human resource development such as "Human Resource Development: Strategy and Tactics" by Brown, S.... Mann, C.... Price and "Policies for Managing the Training and Development Function: Lessons from the Federal Government" by Clardy, A....

The author of the paper under the title "What Makes Professional Development Effective" clearly outlines the appropriate background of professional development.... It clearly describes the characteristics and definition of excellent professional development.... ... ... ... The authors note the existence of a dismal need to study the relationship between professional development and teacher and student outcomes that are positive....

This report "Construction Childhood" focused on the need to encourage the successful child transition from preschool to the school level.... Since at this level, a child is sensitive to the transition process, it is necessary that proper guidance is offered to the child.... ... ... ... There are several spheres of human development studied in psychology - readiness and transition, wellbeing movement in early childhood, ethics in early childhood, working with families, and construction of childhood....

This annotated bibliography "Threat from Terrorism on Restriction of Civil Liberties" uses social and political theory to explain terrorism reactions from the public.... This is different from other sources and so it will be useful in understanding terrorism from the perspective of deliberative democracy....

The paper "Special Interest in Marine Tourism" is a wonderful example of an annotated bibliography on tourism.... This book examines and explains Marine Tourism and tourism coastal in their environments.... Mark Roams presents an overview of marine tourism, how it has developed and grown in the recent past....

The paper by Brettschneider focuses on the nature of punishment, not as it relates to the offender, but how it relates to the public.... Much of the rhetoric on punishment focuses on the offender, putting his or her experience at the center of the debate.... .... ... ... This paper locates the nature of the discussion within the discourse of the relationship that it has with the public....

The paper "Vehicle Emissions Systems at Volkswagen Group " concerns installing a software program into the control computer of the engines to detect when the car was undergoing emissions testing.... Effective implementation would retune the engine and minimize emissions.... ... ... ... With regard to the project, Volkswagen Group has a team of qualified personnel with proficiency in risk management on matters relating to the installation of the software....

The paper "Tartuffe by Moliere" highlights that generally, Barbara Woshinsky places Tartuffe's denouements in the context of classical dramatic theory and structure.... She presents Tartuffe's ending as a surprise because of the events that happened at the end.... ... ... ... Emanuel Chill's article explores the religious and political pressure that resulted in the changes in Tartuffe following its censorship and questions the impact of these transformations on the characters....

This essay describes the role of the musical creativity in the children development and how parents can and should use the music in different educational processes.... Creativity makes children form original ideas.... When children are allowed to be creative, they expand their knowledge.... ... ... ...

The paper "Domestic Violence Prevention Programs " contains a summary of the literature and annotated bibliography of articles and books about domestic violence prevention programs, rehabilitation of criminals, and domestic violence as a global problem of modern society.... ... ... ... The author of this article claims to predict the possibility of cases for the recurrence of assault against cases of no results in male offenders....

The author of the "Popular Culture and How It Influences People in Other Areas" paper wants to know how pop culture is developed and spread.... The author focuses on Madonna's personality.... She seems to be a huge symbol of pop culture and has been for decades.... .... ... ... People do not just learn the one language that they learn in their single environment but now have the capabilities to pick up on multiple languages, and this is just one example....

The paper "History of Women in War" discusses that women and war are two very different concepts, almost incompatible by tradition.... But past and present realities of women participation in conflict reveal that the combat zone is not exclusive for men.... .... ... ... Women in war are often involved in armed combat against enemies while securing equipment, passing through hostile zones, or carrying out military functions and other important support roles....