Recent Papers

• Choice of Major in College: Literature Review

  This 3 page paper gives an overview of the current literature on choosing a college major. This paper includes reason for choice of major for first and second year students in college. Bibliography list 5 sources. ... MORE

• Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists

  This paper considers the distinctions between non-physician practitioners and how these distinctions might affect Medicare reimbursement. This three page paper lists one source. ... MORE

• Do Children Living With Their Mom Only do Worse

  The incidence of children living in single-parent homes continues to increase and it is usually the mother raising the children. Most of the literature dooms children living in this family structure but is that really true? Recent literature is offering a much brighter picture for these children. The paper reflects a research proposal that asks: What is the academic/educational performance of children living in single parent, mother-led, families. The essay includes all sections required for an APA research study, including methodology, literature review, and expected results. There are seven sources listed in the bibliography of this seven page paper. ... MORE

• ELM, ARCS, and Gerlach and Ely Models

  In a paper of four pages, the author reflects upon three different models of instruction that can be used to foster student learning. The three models presented, the ELM, ARCS, and Gerlach and Ely Models provide foundation for creating instruction and defining the roles of educator and learners. The different strategies in these models support the belief that student engagement is an important aspect of the learning process. Of the three models, the Gerlach and Ely Design Model distinguishes itself from the others by focusing more on a clearly prescribed path to presenting content which differs from the motivational models of the ELM and ARCS. There are four sources listed. ... MORE

• A New Financial Bubble

  Car collecting began in the Great Depression when individuals restored their cars, then established clubs. That style was continued until the inception of classic car auctions in the 1970s. Given today's values and prices, many believe classic cars are in a financial bubble. The essay discusses this global market, how it began, how is has been maintained and sustained, and forecasts for the market. The writer comments on how this bubble affected some other goods. There are five sources used in this three page paper. ... MORE