Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Enlish Methods Of Writing For Junior Cert Essay

Junior Cert English â€Å"Functional Writing† Introduction and Overview The Functional Writing section of Paper I asks the student, in as close as possible, to write in the style of somebody who either uses language for a living, or is conducting business or important matters through writing or speech. This part of Paper I strays away from fiction, but is not entirely devoid of opportunities to use language in a creative or dramatic fashion. In some cases the student may have to use their imagination to provide detail to make their work seem realistic and give it the authentic feel. The marks in Functional Writing are given for the knowledge of the style and tone required for the task, and for the understanding of the format required. Awareness of Audience and Task In all cases in this section, your choice of language, and your use of tone and register will be dictated to you by  · The intended recipient and/or audience.  · Your means of delivery. In short, you can either use a formal or informal style of address. You should take into account the age, status, and size of the audience you are dealing with. Your language should always be trying to create the appropriate impression of both who you are and what you’re trying to do. For example, you would use a formal style of address if you were writing a letter to your bank manager asking for a loan to start your own business. Your language would be confident, but not aggressive: informative, but not laboriously so: enthusiastic but not overzealous. The impression created on the bank manager is that you are reliable, competent and trustworthy, and your business will be a huge success. For your own entertainment you might want to write the worst possible letter of application for the same loan- you would be over-familiar, disrespectful, vague, repetitive, and riddled with inaccuracies about yourself and what you want to do. You can then guess what response this would get from the same bank manager going through their morning mail. This then is the key to Functional writing; awareness of the tone you are to take, and the choice of language to use to reinforce that tone. An example of a task that you would be asked to complete with an informal style is to imagine that you have been asked by a club that you are involved with to make a presentation to a class of twelve year old primary school children to encourage them to join. You would be presenting this verbally, so when you would prepare your material beforehand, you would stress key information on several occasions, to avoid having the same basic question repeated infinitely. As your audience would be unlikely to have firsthand experience of what you are taking about, you would use the simplest language possible, and use short, sequential, informative language. You would also use an informal tone, as you would want your audience to think your group would be welcoming and fun, not preoccupied with taking everything too seriously. Here is an example of a completely made-up extract from my very busy diary. Consider the language and tone I would use for each of the following tasks in just one day: 10:00 – Book holiday tickets over phone from travel agency. 11:00 – Complete and edit report for Boss on efficiency of new sys. 12:00 – Address fundraising lunch for Kidney Dialysis unit for Children’s Hospital. 2:00 – Write congratulations card for birth of secretary’s daughter’s first child. 3:00 – Deliver presentation to investors on Company performance. 4:00 – Talk to business journalist about new product range. 6:00 – Attend parent-teacher meeting at son’s new school. 8:00 – Coach under 12 team – introduce new training drills. 10:00 Convince very unsympathetic wife that I’ve had a long day. At both 12:00 and 3:00 I will be addressing a group of businesspeople. However, there are differences. People will not want to be overly serious at lunch, so I will be able to use a respectful but informal tone. I may even be able to use language that will influence my audience emotionally. However, at 3:00 I will have to be very formal and very structured in my use of language and terminology for the business meeting. Look at the way my 11:00 task is written. Will I get away with that use of shorthand and slang in the report itself? Of course not; what is acceptable as a note for your own use is not acceptable for a report for someone else’s reading. Will it be easier to present information to my 3:00 or 8:00 appointment? In the afternoon everybody will be fresh. Will they be as sharp in the evening? Should my card for my secretary’s daughter be written with the same tone and language as my report for my employer? All of these questions are central to the idea of functional writing. Make sure what you are doing is appropriate to your task and your audience. Reports. A report can be written for a newspaper, radio programme, or television broadcast. No matter whether it’s to be read or spoken, start with the most important details first. You should deal with the following sequence of facts; 1) what has happened; 2) how it happened; 3) why it happened. The first section, what, will also include where, who and when. A report doesn’t only have to include the facts, it can also include opinions, in the form of quotations from the relevant experts and authorities, and also some degree of speculation as to what will happen next, and what consequences there will be. Unlike a review, the writer is there to convey the truth and facts of the matter. They are to be unbiased, non-judgemental, and let the facts speak for themselves. A good reporter will trust their audience to make up its mind in the right way once it has all the facts. The Tabloid Unlike the Broadsheet, the Tabloid newspaper makes no bones about  choosing sides in a story, and actively tries to persuade its readers to share its opinion. They very much like to take a light hearted approach to news material if at all possible, and frequently use puns in headlines. They also avoid putting in too many views or opinions on any given subject. They like first-hand accounts from people involved in making the news, and will avoid analysis, as they prefer to be very direct in their focus on the story. The tabloid journalist likes to gain an emotional response from their reader, and will not shy away from showing where their sympathies lie in any given story. They will sometimes choose to present deliberately one-sided reports on what may sometimes be very complicated issues. They like stories that involve celebrities or famous people, and avoid serious treatment of political or economic issues as much as possible. They thrive on scandal, and what they believe is the public’s insatiable appetite to see what goes on behind closed doors. Tabloids pride themselves on their extremely in-depth sports coverage. The average reading age (age at which a reader would be expected to understand all contents without difficulty) for a Tabloid newspaper is just nine years. Tabloids like simple and short sentences. They use puns and wordplay to highlight and make memorable the key thrust of their story. They avoid using complicated terminology, and long sentences. They also highlight key-points by having several sub-captions to stories, and by using several illustrations to put across the message visually as well. Tabloids have always been traditionally strong on visual information and colour pictures. In recent years tabloids have abandoned over-reliance on the â€Å"page-three girl† feature as they are trying to encourage more women readers. The Broadsheet A broadsheet newspaper is characterised, not only by its large size, but by the attitude it takes towards journalism, and the presentation of news stories. Primarily, a broadsheet will focus on political, economic and lifestyle features. It will present its main stories in a very in-depth and detailed format. They will take a very serious tone with the reader, and will avoid anything that might seem to be trivialising an issue, for example, a pun in a headline. They prefer a serious, sombre, and often  complex approach to news-stories. Broadsheet newspapers examine not only what happened, but how it happened, why it happened, if it happens frequently, what can be done about it, and they will also mention when similar events occurred. They like to find many individuals related to the event, and experts to give quotations and opinions on what has happened. The broadsheet journalist likes to appear impartial and unbiased, and avoids any sense that their emotions might be affecting what they write in any way. They like to convey the impression that they give you the whole truth. Some broadsheet newspapers are physically huge. The average reading age (level of difficulty) for reading a broadsheet and understanding everything in it would be fourteen years, which means you would be able to follow everything. Broadsheets are only now beginning to embrace the possibilities for the use of colour in their papers. Traditionally they have been very black and white affairs, but are increasing the amount of photographs they publish. Reviews. The art of the reviewer is to give the reader just enough a suggestion of what it is you’re talking about, just enough to whet their appetite. If you check a Sunday newspaper, you can find reviews of motorcars, concerts, films, restaurants, even hotels! Nothing is too small, or too large to avoid being reviewed. You could be required to write a review of a favourite film of yours, or to write a blurb for the back of a novel. Unlike a report, which is essentially factual, a review gives you far more scope to let your opinions and feelings known. You can say what you liked or disliked about what you’re reviewing, and that is almost important as a factual description of what you’re reviewing. You can create either a very positive or negative impression on your reader by the tone and language you use. You should assume that your reader has a general interest in the area, but may not be familiar with exactly what you’re going to tell them about. It is easy to criticise something, and often after saying how bad something is, you will find yourself repeating your verdict without informing the reader of why, how or what was bad about it. If you are still looking to fill space, try constructive criticism. Any reviewer can pronounce whether something is good or bad; only the inspired reviewer can point out what was done well, and conversely, what opportunities were lost. For example, if you are reviewing the sitcom Friends, then you should fill in the background first for the reader. It is advisable to go into some detail about the characters, and then finally to attempt some analysis of why it is you like or dislike it. Interviews. Q: What’s the difference between an interview and writing dialogue? A: Interviews are essentially pieces of dialogue, but without the qualifying â€Å"he saids / she saids† at the end of each piece of speech. The different parts of the conversation can be put as question and answer exchanges (â€Å"Q:† and â€Å"A:†), or if it is a more informal interview which is very similar to a conversation, then you can call yourself â€Å"Interviewer†, but refer to your subject by their Surname. Keep your questions short, and let your interviewee expand on them. Q: What are the things I should try to do, and what are the most common problems? A: A bad question to ask is anything that would encourage your interviewee to give a monosyllabic answer, of the â€Å"yes/no† variety. A good question is one which gives the interviewee a chance to illustrate with examples from their life, work, or to ponder on events important to their work, lives, and past or future. A good interviewer gets to the point quickly, and their questions will never be longer than the answers they receive. I once interviewed Seamus Heaney while in college, and committed all of the above mistakes. The Sample Answer below I have had to invent to cover my embarrassment! As well as bearing in mind your interviewee, bear in mind the audience who will be reading this interview. You want something  that is informative, but not technical, and which allows the person or subject to come across well to the reader. There was a fashion recently in newspapers for interviews in which you discovered more about the interviewer than the interviewee, but thankfully, this has now passed. Q: So, I basically just make the entire thing up then? But how do I structure it? A: If you are stuck as to where to start, pick an example of an interviewee who would be appropriate, and write out the list of questions you would like to ask them. Then all you need to do is invent their answers, going by what you know of them. If you’re still stuck, then ask what they’re doing now, what they were doing previously, and what they hope to be doing in six months time. You can also ask if they have achieved all they want to do, or if they think other people’s impressions of them are important. Bear in mind though that your questions will ultimately depend on who the intended audience for the interview is. If they are your age, then ask questions you think your friends would like to know the answers to. Within reason, of course. Speech Writing The skill of speech writing could be relevant to Personal Writing or Functional Writing. How to write, deliver and appreciate a good speech. The key to writing and delivering a good speech is to remember at all times that the speaker is dealing with an audience. The writer/speaker must also bear in mind at what occasion the speech is to be delivered. A speech to be given at an EGM of a company faced with bankruptcy will be drastically different in its structure, tone, and technique than a speech to be given by the same speaker at a wedding later that week! How to write a speech. (For this section, we will consider a speech as that which a speaker would be called upon to prepare for a debate, or public speaking competition.) First, read your motion carefully. In the Junior Certificate, you will be invited to speak either for or against the topic. In deciding whether to speak for or against the motion, don’t necessarily choose the side of the motion which  you support; choose instead the side of the argument that will give you the most arguments to use in your speech. A good idea is to brainstorm all the possible arguments both for and against, and when you see which side gives you more avenues of thought to pursue, choose it. Second, having chosen your side of the debate, decide that the motion is a good or bad idea because†Ã‚ ¦This then will become the argument of your speech. The argument is the central theme which you will introduce, build upon and then summarise. Often it is best to have to have three reasons; Example For Capital Punishment is a good idea because†Ã‚ ¦ 1. It deters other criminals from committing serious crimes 2. It is cheap, efficient, and labour saving 3. It eliminates the possibility of repeat offences Against Capital Punishment is a bad idea because†Ã‚ ¦ 1. Miscarriages of justice cannot be rectified 2. It makes killing right for some yet wrong for others, thus introducing a double standard when there should be a simple statement that â€Å"murder is a crime† 3. Prisons should be for rehabilitating offenders, not for revenge All of the above statements should then be supported by example, but remember, in a debate, your argument is more important than your examples. A good speaker is always restating their argument; a bad speaker is always lost in a fog of example. This is how your argument becomes informative and clear. Third, decide on the structure and tone you want to use in your speech. Some speakers may like to start their speech with a story, anecdote or quotation that will then illustrate their arguments to follow. This gives the speaker a chance to make the speech unique, and make it more relevant than a theoretical discussion of some issue that has never had, or will never have any affect on the speaker. What tone are you going to use? Avoid making sweeping statements, such as â€Å"we all know what this is going to lead to.† Instead, pitch such ideas to the audience in the form of rhetorical questions: â€Å"Do we want our society to be like this?† Avoid the use of too much jargon, and if you are forced to, make sure to define the term immediately after you first mention it, so the audience will be informed for when they will next hear the term. Do not believe that your audience are already experts on this issue – you may need to fill them in on the basics  first. Do not do this in a patronising way, but instead say that you want to focus their attention on the key issues. In this way you will be more persuasive, and less arrogant. Too much arrogance and you will end up alienating your audience from your point of view. Opening comments. Depending on the occasion that the speech is to be delivered, start with the most important dignitaries present, and proceed through your list to the end, which is usually your fellow speakers. A standard opening for a school debate would be Chairperson, Principal, Honoured Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow Students, Fellow Speakers, I have come before you today to speak on the motion that†Ã‚ ¦(insert motion here)†Ã‚ ¦ Continue to refer directly to the audience at intervals throughout your speech, and conclude with a summary of all your arguments, and by thanking the audience for their time and attention. Ladies and Gentlemen, having put forward the facts, I beg you to support/oppose this motion, that†Ã‚ ¦(insert motion here)†Ã‚ ¦ How do you know if you have written a good speech? Imagine you are listening to that speech from the audience. To a member of an audience, no matter where, a good speech will always have the following qualities. 1. It will be suited to the tone of the occasion, whether solemn, or celebratory. 2. It will be informative, but not so technical that it either confuses or loses you. 3. You will be clear at the end of the speech as to why the speaker feels in the way they do about the topic they have spoken on. 4. The speech will emphasise why the issue is important to everyday life, rather that some abstract worry that may never affect you. 5. You will have been given a definition of the issue, and more importantly, a series of suggestions or steps as to how this issue should be dealt with. 6. You will have developed a sympathy for both the speaker and the issue that they spoke upon.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

The Global Concerns For Environmental Conservation Environmental Sciences Essay

Environment means everything that surrounds us. It includes topographic points where we live in & A ; things we depend upon. Our natural environment comprises of life every bit good as inanimate things, Sun, Moon, Sky, Air, Water, Rivers, Soil, Mountains, Land, Forests besides workss & A ; animate beings, all these things affect us & A ; we depend on them straight or indirectly like other life signifiers. The basic beginning of life is The Environment therefore we must conserve it for the safety of the world.GLOBAL CONCERNS for ENVIORNMENTAL CONSERVATIONThe Global Concerns for Environmental Conservation that make our economic system resourceful are as follows: – Land ( dirt ) , Water, Air, Sound ( noise ) , Pollutions & A ; its direction. Environmental Awareness Programs. Conservation Motions. Informal Environmental Education. Diverseness of Flowers, harvests, Animals. Sustainable Development- How? & A ; Why?ENVIORMENT POLLUTION & A ; HUMAN LIFEPollution may be defined as that undeserving alteration of air, H2O, dirt ( Land ) & A ; sound ( noise ) in their Physical, Chemical every bit good as Bio- Characteristics such that they become harmfull, to human existences along with other utile Bio-creatures, animate beings, insects, trees in add-on to workss. Healthy Enviornment is the disciplined & A ; balanced signifier of nature. Further more the perturbation of this subject & A ; balance gives rise to pollution. The growing & A ; development of all Living things depend upon balanced Environment where the Environment ‘s different components are in equilibrium. In particular fortunes effects of undeserving & A ; deleterious components addition. As a consequence the Environment gets polluted & A ; the effects have to be faced by all living existences. Kinds OF POLUTION: – AIR POLUTION WATER POLUTION SOIL ( LAND ) POLUTION SOUND ( NOISE ) POLUTIONSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTSustainable Development is a form of usage of resources that aim to run into human demands while continuing the environment so that these demands can be met non merely in the present but besides for future coevalss. The term was used in 1987 by` The World Commission on Environment and development ‘ WECD popularly known as the UNITED NATIONS BRUNDTLAND COMMISSION which laid down the foundation for a argument on the significance of `Sustainable development and the function of environment on development.The Commission coined its definition as Development that â€Å" meets the demands of the present without compromising the ability of farther concern for the transporting capacity of natural systems with the societal challenges confronting the humanity. † This is a holistic construct of sustainability. It goes beyond the construct of environmental protection for the interest of future coevals.Nobel Laureate Robert Solow defined it as doing certain the following coevals is every bit good off as the current coevals and guaranting that this continues for all clip. He says that adult male made capital such as machine, edifice etc and cognition are replacements for natural capital, peculiarly natural resources. In 1970 ‘s Sustainability was described as Economy in equilibrium with basic ecological support system. Ecologists brought frontward the Concept of â€Å" The Limits to Growth. † The UN ‘s 2005 World SUMMIT outcome papers refers to the â€Å" mutualist & A ; reciprocally reenforcing pillars † of Sustainable Development as Economic Development, Social Development & A ; Environmental Protection. Sustainable Development mantra enjoins current coevalss to take a system attack to growing & A ; development and to pull off natural. Produced & A ; societal capital for the public assistance of their ain & A ; future coevalss. It sets bounds on the Developing World during their development the First World Countries produced important Pollution, the same states encourage the 3rd World Countries to cut down pollution which sometimes impedes growing. Sustainability is a procedure of doing certain that current procedures of interaction with the Environment are pursued with the thought of maintaining the Environment every bit pristine as of course possible. An UNSUSTAINABLE SITUATION occurs when the natural resources are used up faster than can be replenished. Sustainability requires that the natural capital be used at a rate that which can be replenished of course. The thought of Sustainable Development grew from legion Environmental motions in earlier decennaries Acmes such as the EARTH SUMMIT in RIO Brazil, 1992 were major international meetings to convey Sustainable Development to the mainstream. The UN ‘s has called for the ‘greening ‘ of the planetary economic system including in poorer states, with G-20 leaders perpetrating to reason dialogues and make understanding on a replacement treaty to the Kyoto protocol in Copenhagen. In a joint study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research advises the G-20 to concentrate their recovery plans on energy efficiency, substructure and clean engineering markets. The UN International Fund for Agricultural Development is naming on authorities to speed up Agriculture development, with the fiscal downswing forcing 1000000s of people particularly hapless rural people, into low poorness. Global Coalition Civil Society Initiative: – the alliance, which includes the international brotherhood for the preservation of nature, the planetary preservation group WWF, the International Institute for Environment & A ; Development along with trade brotherhood and concern groups, urges the G-20 to put in a Green Economy. It is a procedure which tells of a development of all facets of human life impacting nutriment it means deciding the struggle between viing ends of development and at the same time involves chase of economic prosperity environmental quality & A ; societal equity famously known as THREE DIMENSIONS. The United State ‘s Division Sustainable Development lists assorted countries as coming within the range of Sustainable Development.DIMENSIONS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTThe field of Sustainable Development can be conceptually broken into three constitutional parts: – Enviornmental Sustainability Economic Sustainability Socio-Political Sustainability The Concept has included impressions of weak sustainability, strong sustainability and deep ecology. It does non concentrate entirely on Environmental issues.The impression of Capital in SUSTAINABLE Development-Societies need to pull off three types of Capital i.e. : –ECONOMICSOCIALNaturalAll the above-named Capitals are complementary to each other. These may be non-substitutable & A ; their ingestion may be irreversible such as Ecosystem services like Ozone bed Protection or the clime stabilising map of the Amazonian Forest can non be replaced. Many Natural Resources are muti-functional for e.g. Forests provide Raw stuff for paper ( which can be substituted quiet easy ) , but they besides maintain bio diverseness, regular H2O flow & A ; absorb Carbon Dioxide. Natural & A ; Social Capital are besides partly irreversible. The depletion of Natural & A ; Social Capital have non-linear effects. Consumption of Natural & A ; Social Capital have non discernible impact until a certain threshold is reached for e.g. A Lake can, absorb foods for a long clip while increasing its productiveness. However one time a certain degree of algae is reached, deficiency of O causes the lakes ecosystem to interrupt down all of a sudden. Unsustainable Exploitation of natural resources is a major factor for increasing ecological perturbation taking to the undermentioned issues like Global Warming Ozone Layer Depletion, Droughts, Floods, and Scarcity of fuel, Fodder, Pollution of air & A ; H2O, dirt eroding & A ; impairment of dirt wellness, take downing of land H2O. Sustainable Development is a procedure in which development can be sustained for coevalss. It affords to the hereafter generations the same, if non more, capacity to thrive as the present coevals has therefore Sustainable Development focuses on â€Å" INTERGENERATION EQUITY † in the development of Development Resources chances. The ultimate end of all development is to convey about betterment in the quality of life in the society. Every coevals of world creates every bit good as destroys certain sum of resources for its development but, if rate of devastation of resources is greater than that of creative activity for a period of a century or so there would be non merely no farther development but besides there might be Economic stagnancy or even disaster this is referred to as â€Å" LIMITS OF GROWTH † . Thus the present coevals should either drastically curtail the development of non-renewable resources or recycle at least every bit much sum of resources as it uses up so that the hereafter coevals besides has equal opportunity to develop.CRITIQUE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTThe Concept of Sustainable Development has besides raised several reviews at different degrees. The Population control docket that seems to underlie the construct of Sustainable Development has many times commented upon. In economic system like ecology, the mutuality regulation applies. Isolated actions are impossible a policy if non carefully thought, will transport perverse and inauspicious effects for the ecology every bit good as for the economic system. It is a gateway to interventionist proceedings which can be against to the rule of freedom and without proved efficaciousness. The betterment of environment quality depends on the market economic system and the being of legitimate and Protected belongings rights they enable the effectual pattern of personal duty and the development of mechanisms to protect the environment. The State can in this context create conditions which encourage people to salvage the environment. Many suggestions to salvage our environment and to advance a theoretical account of ‘sustainable development ‘ hazard so taking to inauspicious effects. Furthermore the bounds of the public action which are underlined by the public pick theory: pursuit by the political relations of their ain involvements, anteroom force per unit area, partial revelation. It is a gateway to interventionist proceedings which can be against the rule of freedom and without proved efficaciousness. The betterment of environment quality depends on the market economic system and the being of legitimate and protected belongings rights. They enable the effectual pattern of personal duty and the development of mechanisms to protect the environment. The State can in this context create conditions which encourage the people to salvage the environment.De-GrowthThe advocates of De-Growth suggest that the term of ‘Sustainable Development ‘ is an oxymoron. Harmonizing to them on a planet where 20 % of population consumes 80 % of natural resources, a Sustainable Development can non be possible for this 20 % : â€Å" Harmonizing to the beginning of the construct of sustainable development, a development which meets the demands of the present without compromising the ability of future coevalss to run into their ain demands, the right term for the developed states should be a Sustainable De-growth. Economists have considered economic system and the environment as a individual interlinked system with a incorporate rating methodological analysis. Intergenerational Equity can be incorporated into this attack. Economi sts are leting the possibility of renewable options to petro-chemicals & A ; other non-renewable resources. Efficient policies compatible with increasing human public assistance are being worked upon. Thus the THREE PILLARS of Sustainable Development are: – Interlinkages Intergenerational Equity Dynamic Efficiency Energy Security is a turning concern for rich & A ; emerging Nations. Leading States have been addicted to oil & A ; non invested much into the options.THE MIDDLE WAYSustainable Development implies using renewable natural resources in a mode which eliminate or limit their use or public-service corporation for the future coevalss. It besides implies use of renewable ( exhaustible ) mineral resources in such a manner that they are easy uaccessible to the future coevalss. It besides includes within its scope that the consuming non-renewable resources should be utilized at a slow adequate rate so as to guarantee high chance of an orderly society passage to renewable energy resources. It ensures maximal rate of resource ingestion for a selected development undertaking would be attained indefinitely without increasingly impairing its bio-productivity and ecology unity. Thus Enviornmental preservation accelerates Economic Development than impeding it. This is a recreation from the general b elief. Therefore Environmental Plans have to guarantee: Sustainable and Equitable usage of resources without doing harm to the resources and enabling their sufficient use by both present & A ; future coevalss. It is necessary to halt and forestall farther harm to our life-support system. Conserving biological diverseness and fostering the Gene-pool and other resources for long term nutrient security. The Primary aim of Sustainable Development is to cut down absolute poorness by supplying secure supports that minimize resource depletion, environmental debasement, cultural break and societal instability. Carbon Dioxide in the air causes climate alteration. Restricting its emanation would be dearly-won but if implemented bit by bit the cost of emanations restriction programme would b modest. A cap and trade system would raise the monetary value of anything that straight or indirectly leads to the combustion of fossil fuels. A cap and trade system would raise the monetary value of anything that leads to combustion of Fossil Fuels. Electricity in peculiar would go more expensive since its production takes topographic point in coal fired workss. Electric public-service corporations could cut down their demand to buy licenses by restricting their emanations of C dioxide which is the purpose of cap & A ; trade, to give them an inducement to make that nevertheless steps taken to cut down emanations such as switching to energy beginnings capturing and sequestering much of the C dioxide they emit would raise their cost. If emanation licenses were auction off, the gross therefore raised would give consumer discounts or cut down other revenue enhancements, partly of puting the higher monetary values. There are critical thresholds in the planets climate system, and if we pass these thresholds, the effects are irreversible. Poor states did non do the crisis yet have been severely hurt by it they need money to develop low C growing schemes. There will be no clime alteration trade if the West does non finance greenish economic schemes in the underdeveloped universe. The developed universe is responsible for the green house gasses but the flow of new emanations will come from the fast growth, emerging, developing states as energy demands are increasing exponentially in these states fore-fifths of the growing in emanations between now & amp ; 2030 will come from these states. The Carbon Market can assist developing states in cut downing deforestation and ecosystem debasement. Carbon Market instead than Carbon revenue enhancement is more appropriate for turn toing Climate Change. Several states have program for emanation cuts ( Brazil, EU, Indonesia, Russia, US, South Korea ) or C strength decrease ( China, India ) . China offers 40 % to 45 % decrease in C strength by 2020 it is a continuance of its already bing policy which began in 2006. By 2020 U.S. purposes to cut down emanations by 17 % relation to 2005. However this is below the coveted degree as the IPCC recommends decrease of 25 % to 45 % by the twelvemonth 2020, for rich countries.. Decision ; Battling poorness, betterment in demographic construction, alteration in ingestion forms, wellness, human colony, pollution control, energy direction, intervention of industrial wastes, control of risky stuffs, and after all the critical demands for overall sustainable development of states Beginning: Pratiyogita Darpan-August 2010 and December 2010 hubpages.com/hub/ways-to-prevent-global-warmingA www.content4reprint.com/ †¦ /global-warming-causes-consequences-and-remedies.htmA www.globalwarming.org.in/A -en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_global_warming_on_IndiaA www.globalwarming.org.in

Monday, July 29, 2019

Collaborating with Families Research Paper Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 500 words

Collaborating with Families - Research Paper Example Fear makes the parent feel that the child is likely to cause pain or is a threat to their normal life. Dealing with a parent in denial; as a teacher I would encourage the parent to accept the condition of his/her child. Overcoming this emotion would enable the parent to bode better with his/her child and appreciate his/her condition. When it comes to dealing with a parent experiencing anxiety, I would assure the parent that his/her child would achieve their objectives in life. I would point out the achievements of the child and his/her potential. One of the roles is medical expert. The parent must comprehend her/his child’s medical issues or disability and constantly keep in touch with all that are involved in the child’s care. In addition, the parent is a personal future planner, assisting in planning for his/her child’s education and future by exploring all areas of interest, aptitude, strengths, and needs. Another role is acting as an advocate, speaking out in the best interest of his or her child. One of the stressors that Reese’s mom my experience is financial stressor, she has to come to terms with how she is going to raise money for her children’s upkeep without her husband. This may cause her to look for alternative means of raising money therefore, reducing the amount of time she has for Reese and her school. Another stressor is legal. Divorce is a legal process which Reese’s mom has to honor and walk through. The process is normally nerve wrecking and time consuming leaving Reese’s mom exhausted. This also might significantly reduce the amount of time she has for her daughter. One idea would be to seek financial help for Reese either through the school’s administration, or via institutions that deal with matters of children with special needs. Two, I would organize counseling sessions for Reese and involve her family. This would also act as boding session. This would enable me provide moral support for the

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Barclays Dark Pool Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 250 words

Barclays Dark Pool - Essay Example Another lesson that can be learned is the importance of transparency and accountability in a company. Fraudulent activities can last for a while but in the long run they always get detected. Failure of an organization to be transparent can be costly in terms of finances and reputation. The case for instance discouraged retail investors from investing in the company due to the tainted reputation. Broker dealers such as Royal Bank of Canada, Deutsche Bank and Investment Technology Group cut ties with the company’s dark pool system (McCrank and Slater 1). This already is an indication that the company will incur significant losses. Having the best interests of customers at heart is very important for a company. This is yet another lesson to learn. According to the case, Barclays deceived its customers that they would be protected against high-frequency traders while in a real sense the traders were being favoured (McCrank and Slater 1). Breach of trust is a costly endeavour as witnessed in the case. Ethical breaches are also costly based on the fact that some employees were fired after the case implicated some individuals. McCrank, John and Steve Slater. â€Å"New York attorney general accuses Barclays of dark pool fraud.† Reuters.com. Web 17 April 2015.

Saturday, July 27, 2019

DESIGN THE TRAINING PLAN Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1250 words

DESIGN THE TRAINING PLAN - Essay Example In this respect, it becomes vital for the company to pursue training programs that work to the best interest of its operations. Enterprise architecture is characterized by technological diversity and dynamism in the industry context. Shifts in market needs create operational and performance gaps that have to be addressed for continued competitiveness in business. For this reason, enterprise architecture training at Intel seeks to foster creativity and innovation in the enterprise architecture department. Personal, professional, and company performance cannot be overlooked in the training context (Ilozor, Peter, & Graham, 2012). Whilst the key factor to consider when designing training plan for Intel is the enterprise architecture, the underlying effects on all the other departments in the firm cannot be ignored. To streamline the process, training will have to address emerging effects or implications to ensure that the set organizational goals and objectives are met. Essentially, tra ining at Intel targets enterprise architects. However, engineers and other technical professionals can be factored in if need be. The idea is to ensure that the exploitation of existing and emerging opportunities is characterized by creativity and innovation in technology. ... The training will address the extent to which enterprise architects, engineers, and operations group can exploit technology and processes reuse for enhanced organizational enterprise architecture. Design The training program needs to provide for the needs, interests, concerns, issues, and diversities that characterize the enterprise architecture workforce and the organizational setting at large (Intel Corporation, 2011). The program format, therefore, have to reflect these variables relative to the desired outcome. It is important to note that all the listed factors cannot be necessarily met an individual level. However, departmental and organizational goals and objectives have to be adequately met. Effectiveness and efficiency of the training process is also influential in the realization of the desired outcomes. Training format determination takes the following into account: Formulate and set the training ground in the organization. Identify the needs, interests, concerns, issues, and diversities that influence the training program. Assess the training issue(s) and set the expected training outcomes. Evaluate the current performance of the target group and align the result with the training program. Match training goals and objectives to the organizational business goals. Factor technological creativity and innovation in the training process. Consider the underlying gap(s). Execute the plan. Training duration and method of delivery have to be consistent with Intel’s position in the industry. Being a large player in the industry, a strategic approach to its training program is vital. In this respect, a progressive training delivery best suits Intel Corporation. Enterprise architecture encompasses practices that cannot change

Friday, July 26, 2019

No title Assignment Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1250 words

No title - Assignment Example The dive sites include the internal fresh marine forms and the slighter ocean parts. Other diving sites can be in the canals, lakes, quarries, rivers, dams and springs. Most parts of the world have all this sites and it is an ideal global market that EnerGlide Technology Corp should enter. There is a diving site in Blue Heron Bridge, in USA, Florida at the Riviera Beach. This is a potential marketplace for the company to major into. The corporation should think of investing its watercraft to this place. Another diving site where there is a potential market is in Hawaii, USA at the Kona Mantas. It is recommended for the divers to visit this area to explore the nature wonders here. They will kneel on the bottom off that is shallow at the Keahole point, and then attract the plankton by using their dive lights. It is a beautiful habitation that tourists like to holiday. The tourists visiting the place would prefer to use watercrafts that are quite. It is indeed a great opportunity for a market for products of EnerGlide Technology Corp. Another diving potential market area for the corporation is Must-Dive destination in the Caradonna. There is also a diving site in Vandenberg in the USA and many other places in Europe and Africa and the entire world. There are many diving sites along the world, and this makes diving an ideal place for watercrafts’ market. Another global market area is reef tourism. Reef tourism is an area that most tourists like to visit and enjoy an attractive scenery of reefs. Oculis, the initial product of the corporation is an equipped personal electric watercraft that has an innovative underwater module of viewing for the reef tourism. It enables tourist without any disturbance to observe marine life. Global markets are all over the world and a good example is the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef stretching across the coastline of Queensland is a tourist attraction site that the Oculis will be needed.

Aviation Security and its Impact on Airports Essay

Aviation Security and its Impact on Airports - Essay Example A database that links all airline reservation systems in the country to many private and government databases would allow security officials to sort through the travel histories of each flier and allow airport officials to see the backgrounds of all passengers before they board the flight. This will allow officials to prevent passengers suspected of terrorist activities from boarding the aircraft when they are believed to be a threat to the health of other passengers and the aircraft. All passengers will have threat data related to them, with the most threatening passengers to be fully checked before boarding all aircraft. During this process, when a passenger with a high threat rating books a ticket on a commercial airline, aviation officials will be able to screen these individuals prior to terrorist events occurring. A pre-screened traveler is not necessarily a good idea because identities can be concealed and changed to portray the picture of another individual that may not be co nsidered a threat. The approach we chose will gather intelligence information as well as pre-screen individuals at the time of ticket purchase confirming they are who they claim to be and then will screen a threat risk assessment to detect those people that may pose a terrorist threat to others. This approach will identify each passenger, with all privately, government, and airline held information and check that with information of the lists of threatened suspects and terrorists in order to weed out those individuals that pose a flight risk. Once the system has calculated a threat score, it will be secretly printed on the boarding pass or ticket for each passenger, without the passenger knowing what his or her risk is. The database, once fully

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Themes Remade Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1000 words - 1

Themes Remade - Essay Example Just like any other normal human being, Raymond has his fears and phobias. For instance, in an airport when Charlie and Raymond were boarding a plane, Raymond made clear his flying phobia by letting out a huge cry that Charlie took as a childish and annoying behavior. Even with ordinary human beings, some have much deeper phobias and they would not dare entertain the thought of flying, which Raymond courageously faced. After all, people do not welcome changes in their lives and would go an extra mile to resist, why not Raymond? Largely, Raymond was being fed up with Charlie; he viewed him as a dependent person who could not make his decisions. The fact that Charlie constantly gets annoyed with Raymond for acting weirdly would attest to the fact that Raymond was being defensive and fed up with the over-controlling behavior of Charlie, his brother. Moreover, Raymonds mental perfection that even an average person could not realize was in memorizing phonebook contacts at a glance with excellent achievement. Besides, Raymond was quick and perfect in memorizing and undertaking mental calculations with much ease, a test that his brother Charlie could hardly achieve. Certainly, most people have certain traumas that they developed in childhood, and which do affect how they operate and view occasions as adults. With these respect, the traumatized persons would react with fear to anything that triggers the memories of such traumatizing situations. Similarly, as children, Charlie had tried to give a birth to Raymond using hot water that scolded Raymond significantly. As a result, Considering Raymonds condition, any sight of hot water could be expected to trigger the childhood memories upon which Raymond would be expected to react to such memories. As such, when Charlie turns to hot water, Raymond could not help it but get frightened due to these childhood memories. This reaction could be expected from any normal human

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Environment and Health Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 2000 words

Environment and Health - Essay Example Furthermore, the measures to be adopted in the future, for ensuring the sustainability of the environment of this area, have been discussed. The development of cities, across the world, has been phenomenal during the past two centuries. In 1800, the proportion of urban residents was 5%, which increased to 50% in 2000, and is projected to reach 66% in the year 2030. However, a comparatively larger increase, in the number of urban residents is expected to transpire, with regard to the developing nations. Urbanisation is engendered by certain elements, such as industrialisation, lifestyle compulsions, and in order to circumvent political strife (Friis, 2011 , p. 11). During the latter half of the 1990s, it became evident that the ‘health for all’ initiative was not going to emerge successful, by the year 2000. This resulted in the renewal of the policy strategy of the World Health Organization (WHO). This renewed policy strategy was accorded minimal attention by the national governments. At that juncture, another issue was identified, which was being recognised as being correlated to issues of health. This issue was the deterioration of the environment. In order to address the issue of environmental harm, governments participated in the Rio Earth Summit. During the meeting, Agenda 21 was formed, which constituted a plan for sustainable development. (Sim & McKee, 2011, p. 5). On 25 November 2011, the Canterbury City Council declared an Air Quality Management Area (Canterbury City Council, 2011). It encompassed 17 streets of Canterbury. The first of these areas had been designated in the year 2006. The law mandates the declaration of such areas, whenever the air pollution of that area violates the objectives of air quality. This region has become home to severe air pollution. As is well known, air pollution is extremely harmful to health (Abreu, 2012). Several research works, such as the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment of 2005, established

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Epidemiological Research Article Assignment Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1250 words

Epidemiological Research Article - Assignment Example Strotmeyer et al research article that is based on an epidemiological study. This research was carried out to describe retention by age and visit type with a view to determine the characteristics associated with visit types in a longitudinal study among older adults (Strotmeyer et al, 2010). The article will be critiqued against the basic principles governing epidemiology and biostatistics to determine whether the components of its research design supports the research question. Direct health-care providers and epidemiologists differ in their approach to who constitutes a patient. This is despite the fact that all of them are concerned with the occurrence and subsequent control of a disease (CDC, 2012). Biostatisticians are concerned with general health of the inhabitants of a community or area while Clinicians are interested in the health of the individual (CDC, 2004). Biostatistically therefore this study has succeeded in identifying its patient subjects. The sample of this cardiovascular health study was 5888 persons aged between 65-102 years irrespective of their individual health status (Strotmeyer, et al, 2010). Both the clinician and epidemiologist would be interested in diagnosing the correct type of cardiovascular disease that the patient is suffering from (CDC, 2012). The point of departure which this study succeeds in doing is that it seeks to establish how age affects long term retention of participants in a cardiovascular health study. It also aimed at determining characteristics of visit types for a longitudinal epidemiological study of older adults (Strotmeyer et al, 2010). The choice of population in this study will influence the application of the findings of this study in other settings. The research question is contained in the abstract party of this research paper. The question presents a statement of purpose because it clearly states what is actually being investigated (Thompson Writing Program, 2014). The purpose of this

Monday, July 22, 2019

Li and Fung Limited Essay Example for Free

Li and Fung Limited Essay Ans#1- Li Fung Limited is a global trading group. A company would like to use the supply chain management services of Li Fung because it manages the supply chain for high volume, time sensitive consumer goods, delivering the right location. It focuses on providing a one- stop shop service through a network of 69 sourcing offices in 40 countries. Company would prefer Li Fung rather than organising in-house department or appointing a senior manager to handle these activities because it provides services range from product design , development, through raw material and factory sourcing, production planning and management, quality assurance and on to export documentation and shipping consolidation. Moreover company use Li Fung because it could be an effort to also reduce costs. Ans#2- Li Fung expand its global sourcing network through acquisitions since it has found developing networks from the ground up tends to take a long time and to be relatively expensive. Li Fung acquired companies like Inchcape Buying Services in 1995, Swire Maclaine Ltd , Camberley Enterprises Ltd and Colby Group Holdings Ltd. These all are well established companies. Li Fung company is in favour of acquisitions because it doubled the size of company and expanded the companys customer base in Europe and strengthen its position in the U.S. These acquisitions increased the size of Li Fungs sourcing network from 48 offices in 32 countries in 1999 to 68 offices in 40 countries in 2001. Ans#3- Internet opens the door to new levels of connectedness to customers. Successful firms on the Web have used cyberspace to achieve their objectives. Li Fung use the Internet to capture additional business like small to medium- size -businesses that is characterized by small order size and shorter delivery requirements. But they cannot afford large sum of money in inventory. Internet provides solution to these kind of problems. It could allow Li Fung to consolidate small orders for mass production by existing supplier network. Li Fung allow these smaller businesses to have their own private label. The choices available online would allow a product to have the small businesss own distinctive label attached with choices available online and would choices of embroidery colors and packaging. Li Fung should use search engine optimization for increase the awareness of its website. In order to make the additional businesses profitable Li Fung could use their website www.studiodirect.com in many ways. The studio direct will combine its expertise in sourcing and merchandising of apparel with supply chain efficiency. It will derive from its web- based trading. Studio Direct has outsourced every aspect of delivery from pick and pack, shipping and customer clearance.

Sunday, July 21, 2019

The Study Of Crime Criminology Essay

The Study Of Crime Criminology Essay /The study of crime is an important aspect in criminology as it helps students understand the concepts applied in criminology. Students learn different concepts in criminology. For example, students learn on sources of crime, how different theories are used to explain crime. Also, students learn how to measure crime. Reflecting what one has learned is important as it helps one apply the knowledge acquired and identify major issues in the area of study. Most students find it hard to reflect on what they have learned. This paper analyzes the concept learned in classes so as to demonstrating understanding. Also, the paper will show how to apply the knowledge gained the society. The thesis statement is reflecting the content learned in class and applying the new knowledge in future. Reflection Measuring crime The chapter focuses on methods of measuring crime and importance of measuring crime. Also, it helps one identify the weaknesses of the methods used to measure crime and how to improve the methods. Measuring crime is important as it helps enhance how police officers investigate crimes. Measuring crime reveals the trends in investigation of crimes. It is important to ensure accuracy when measuring crimes. Accuracy helps implement measures to curb crime effectively. This is because the measures are based on valid and reliable data (Maxfield Babbie, 2008). It is difficulty to measure crime in the society as crime is secretive in nature. The chapter measuring crimes helps one understand methods used to measure crime in the society. There are different methods of measuring crime in the society. According to the chapter, criminologists can use surveys, statistical records and self report survey can be used to measure crime. The methods give different results and are used differently. Most people value statistical measures as they provide accurate information on how to measure crime. The government has authorized criminal justice agencies to store information about crimes (Maxfield Babbie, 2008). The agencies store details of crimes committed in a database then analyze the information using statistical methods. Most people claim that statistical methods provide accurate results unlike other methods like surveys. Victim survey can be used to measure crime in the society. In victim survey, the police officers measure the degree of criminal behavior by focusing on the victim. Victim surveys method does not provide accurate information as victims may fail to report the crime to the police. In addition, the victim of the crime may lie and this leads to wrong results. Some people disagree with the victim survey method because it is likely to give invalid results. Some people argue that counting the victim of crime is not similar to counting people who have committed the crime. This is because people give different views and this interferes with the accuracy of the results. The method does not measure victimless crimes. For example, police officers do not use survey method to measur e victimless crimes like drug abuse. This interferes with the results and police officers end u0p giving wrong results (Maxfield Babbie, 2008). Another method used to measure crime, is personal survey. In personal survey, the criminal is allowed to give information about their violation of the law. Police officers ensure confidentiality and privacy so as to encourage the criminal to give accurate information. The method has some weaknesses as the criminal might lie or give a fake description so as to escape conviction (Maxfield Babbie, 2008). The type of method to be used to measure crime has become a major issue in the society. This is because the current methods used by law enforcement officers to measure crimes are not effective. Some people do not agree on police officers using statistical methods to measure crime. This is because most crimes are not reported to the police and this interferes with the results provided. People in the society experience various types of crimes. Some are major while others are minor. Major crimes like murder are reported to the police and a law enforcement officer might have enough information on major crime happening in the society. Most minor crimes are not reported as the victims in the society consider them to be of less importance. For example, it is difficulty for people in the society to report crimes like snatching. This implies that law enforcement officers do not have adequate information on minor crimes. This interferes with the results released by the police officers. Thus, m ost people do not agree with statistical methods (Maxfield Babbie, 2008). Another issue in the area is accuracy of results and information provided by the criminal. Law enforcement agencies find it difficulty to get accurate information from the criminal. This is because the criminal or the victim might not give correct information. This makes it hard to implement the right measures to curb crime (Maxfield Babbie, 2008). The development of criminology theories and production of research in the field is difficulty. This is because criminologists do not have data that is reliable and valid. This has influenced progress in the area of criminology. Hence, the high rate of crimes in the society. For example, governments and law enforcement officers find it hard to enact measures to curb crime. This is because they do not have enough information (Maxfield Babbie, 2008). Further, it has become difficulty to compare the rate of crime internationally. This is because the society has become diverse and the methods used to carry out research are not effective. The methods used to carry out research are not able to cover various items like gender, race, ethnicity etc. The factors differ from one place to another (Maxfield Babbie, 2008). The chapter has helped me learn how to measure crime and how the methods used to measure crime work. It has also helped me learn the weaknesses of the methods used to measure crime and how to improve the methods. In addition, the chapter has helped me learn the issues that need to be addressed in the area so as to make prevention of crime effective (Maxfield Babbie, 2008) The criminal agencies should find better ways of measuring crime. They should develop a new system that will be used to measure crime. The system should integrate survey methods and statistical methods together so as to overcome the weaknesses of each method and make the results valid and reliable. The knowledge gathered from the chapter will be applied in criminal agencies to design a new system that produces accurate and reliable results (Siegel, 2009).. Economic, social and cultural sources of crime The chapter analyzes the causes of crime. It analyzes how economic factors, social factors and cultural factors contribute to crime. Identifying cause of crime helps the student apply the knowledge learned in class to control crime in the society. The causes of crime include economic factors, social factors and cultural factors. Economic factors are the major causes of crime. This is because of the gap between the poor and rich. Criminologists have linked poverty with crime. They believe that poverty is the major cause of crime in the society. This is because people do not have enough money or material things to cater for their daily needs. Most people in urban areas and rural areas do not have enough income to sustain themselves. This forces young children and adults to adopt behaviors that are against the societal norms. For example, children and adults in slum areas are likely to involve themselves in crime so as to earn their living. Most people have written theories to explain t he causes of crime in the society. They argue that the disparity between the rich and poor has led to increase in crime as people have to find an alternative method to earn their living. The researchers claim that criminals are influenced by economic factors to steal as they want to bridge the gap between the poor and the rich. Thus, economic factors increase the rate of poverty in the society (Siegel, 2009).. There are social sources of crime. Most people agree that social factors contribute to the high rate of crime in the society. This is because family members and peers influence children differently. First, family members can contribute to crime among children. This is because the child spent most time with the parents and family members. In addiction, family actions increase the rate of crime in the society. For example, parental supervision influences young children. Children who do not get parental love and care are likely to indulge in criminal activities. This is because the children are left to move from one place to another. Another social source of crime is harsh punishments. Children who are subjected to harsh punishments are likely to indulge in criminal activities than children who are not subjected to harsh punishments. Harsh punishments create fear in the child and force him to involve in criminal activities. Rejection of the child leads to criminal activities. This is be cause the child does not get proper care and love (Siegel, 2009).. Apart from rejection if the child per pressure contributes to high rate of criminal activities in the society. Most children learn how to commit crime from their friends. Young children are easily influenced by friends who commit major crimes like drug trafficking or killing. Criminologists argue that peer pressure leads to increase in crime rate as the child is not able to avoid the influence from other people. The pressure forces him to commit crime in the society (Siegel, 2009).. There are main issues in the area of sources of crime. First, people differ on the causes of crime in the society. Some think crime is caused by factors like social, economic factors and cultural factors. Others think the factors do not contribute a lot to crime. Most researchers argue that economic factors do not contribute a lot to crime. This is because countries that have good economic growth experience crimes like countries that do not have good economic growth. This implies that other factors work together to cause crime. The researchers claim that reducing the economic gap between the rich and the poor will not reduce the rate of crime in the society. This is because other factors also contribute to high rate of crime in the society. Others argue that social factors and cultural factors cause crime. Social factors like methods of parenting and peer pressure contribute to high rate of crime. The controversy surrounding causes of crime has made it difficulty for criminologist to identify the main causes of crime. This has also affected the efforts to prevent crime in the society (Siegel, 2009). Another issue in the area is the belief held by various people in the society. Criminologists have different views on the sources of crime. Some think criminals are subjected to various factors that force them to commit crime. They argue that criminals are subjected to social factors, economic factors, and cultural factors. Genetic factors also contribute to crime. The difference in opinion has made it hard to control crime in the society. Criminologists do not agree on the causes of crime. One school argues that physical abnormalities contribute to crime while another school emphasizes on environmental, social, economic factors. In order, to prevent crime in the society, the different schools have to agree on the causes of crime (Siegel, 2009). I have learned how social, economic and cultural factors influence people to commit crime. According to the knowledge gathered from the chapter, social, economic and cultural factors have led to increase in crime in the society. This is because people do not understand how the factors influence crime and this has made it hard to prevent crime. In future criminal agencies should identify social, economic and cultural factors and integrate them together to prevent crime. They should educate the society on how to prevent crime by addressing the factors above. The knowledge acquired from the chapter will used to develop new methods of preventing crime that address social, economic and cultural factors so as to prevent crime (Siegel, 2008). Biological and psychological explanation of crime The chapter helps one understand how biological theories and psychological theories are used to explain crime and how they affect prevention of crime. There are various theories that have been developed to explain crime. For example, criminologists and other people have developed theories like biological theories and psychological theories to explain crime. The theories have different views and they influence prevention of crime differently. Advocates supporting biological theories argue that criminals are influenced by biological factors to commit crime. The advocates argue that genetic factors contribute a lot to criminal behavior in the society. According to biological explanation of crime, criminals inherit genetic materials from the parents and the genetic factors force the criminal to commit crime. Criminals have a certain hormones that influence them to commit crime. Psychologists have developed psychological theories to explain crime. They base their argument on the mental di sorders as the major cause of crime. Psychologists believe that people having mental disorders are likely to commit crime than people who do not commit crime. Most people who have been imprisoned have committed crime because of mental disorders. The victims of crime claim that mental disorders influenced them to commit crime (Siegel, 2008). The difference in opinion between the advocates for biological theories and psychological theories has made it difficulty to control crime. It has led to increase in the rate of crime in the society. The controversy has become a major issue as it affects control of crime (Siegel, 2008). From the chapter above, I have learned that several factors should work together for a criminal to commit crime. For example, biological factors and psychological factors force the criminal to commit crime .This has increased my knowledge as I have known what influences criminals to commit crime and why there is high rate of crime in the society (Siegel, 2008). The knowledge gathered from the chapter above will help design new methods to prevent crime in future. The current methods used to prevent crime do not encompass biological explanation and psychological explanation of crime. The methods are only aimed at preventing crime. Criminologists should integrate biological explanation and psychological explanation of crime in the prevention methods. This will make it easy to control crime in the society. Biological factors contribute a lot to criminal behavior and criminologist in future should identify biological factors that cause criminal behaviors so as to prevent crime in the society. Also, criminologists should work together with psychologists to identify psychological causes of crime and identify ways to prevent the factors from influences the person to commit crime. The law enhancement agencies should not be aimed at preventing crime, but they should be aimed at helping people in the society not to commit crime (Siegel, 2008). Conclusion The thesis statement is reflecting the content learned in class and applying the new knowledge in future. The three chapters above have helped me acquire new knowledge. There are various issues identified in the three areas that need to be addressed. First, measuring of crime has become a major issue. This is because the current methods used to measure crime are not effective. The methods do not provide reliable and viable results. Also, accuracy is a major issue when measuring crime as the methods used to measure crime do not ensure accuracy of information collected and results. The chapter has helped me learn how to measure crime, methods used and how to apply them. The cause of crime is a major issue as people differ on the cause of crime. Social, economic and cultural factors are the major causes of crime in the society. The law enforcement agencies should integrate social, economic and cultural causes of crime so as to make prevention of crime effective. Lastly, the biological and cultural explanation of crime has helped me know how crime is related to biological and psychological factors. This will help improve prevention of crime in future. Law enforcement agencies will work on identifying how biological factors and psychological factors influence crime. ÂÂ   ÂÂ  

Comparison of The Crucible and The Lottery

Comparison of The Crucible and The Lottery In Arthur Millers The Crucible, and Shirley Jacksons the Lottery the main characters, John Proctor, and Ms. Hutchison suffer inhumane treatment due to the societies conformity to the beliefs/traditions and the power of the authority in the two towns. The conformity of the town of Salem is because the government is ruled by the bible. It stated in the beginning that Salem developed theocracy, a combine of state and religious power whose function was to keep community together, and to prevent any kind of disunity that might open it to destruction by material or ideological enemies. (7) The town of Salem believes strictly on the bible, and does not question its power. If an individual in Salem were to question the words/beliefs of the bible it is seen that they are working with the devil. An example of this from The Crucible is the conversation between John Proctor, Elizabeth and Hale. Hale: Proctor, let you open with me now, for I have rumour that troubles me. Its said you hold no belief that there may even be witches in the world. Is that true sir? Proctor: I know not what i have said, i may have said it. I have wondered if there be witches in the world although I cannot believe they come among us now. Hale: Then you do not believe Proctor: I have no knowledge of it; the Bible speaks of witches, and I will not deny them. Hale: And you, woman? Elizabeth: I-I cannot believe it. Hale: You cannot! Proctor: Elizabeth, you bewilder him! Elizabeth: I cannot think the Devil may own a womans soul, Mr. Hale, when she keeps an upright way, as I have. I am a good woman, I know it; and if you believe I may do only good work in the world, and yet be secretly bound to Satan, and then i must tell you sir, I do not believe it. Hale: But, woman, you do believe there are witches in- Elizabeth: If you think that i am one, then I say there are none. Hale: You surely do not fly against the Gospel, the Gospel- Proctor: She believe in the Gospel, every word! Proctor: She do not mean to doubt the Gospel, sir, you cannot think it. This be a Christian house, sir, a Christian house. (69) This shows that everyone needs to believe in what the bible says, no matter what your own belief is. Anything against it will result in consequences. An example is when because of what Elizabeth had said, her and John Proctor were forced to that they had to come to church every Sunday, and that their last child was to be baptized right away. It was also and as importantly, a long overdue opportunity for everyone so inclined to express publicly his guilt and sins, under the cover of accusations against the victims. (7) John Proctor faces serious consequences when he does not agree to sign his name on the paper that confesses and shows everyone in town he saw witches. Danforth: Come then, sign your testimony. Give it to him. Come, man, sign it. Proctor: You have all witnessed it-it is enough. Danforth: You will not sign it? (141) Proctor: You have all witnessed it; what more is needed? Danforth: Do you sport with me? You will sign your name or it is no confession, Mister! Parris: Praise be to the Lord. (142) This ends up having John Proctorwho went against the bible, to suffer and be hanged. In the Lottery, the lottery has been tradition the town has followed for a long time. An indication that it has been happening for a long time, is because it stated that it has been happening even before the oldest man in town was born. Another indication it is tradition is when Mrs.Huticshson on page 254 comes running into town saying she remembered it was the twenty- seventh. The lottery is something the town takes very seriously. An example to show this is when Mrs. Adams says that the village in the north is thinking of giving up lotteries, and that some have already quit it. Old man Warner replies: Old Man Warner snorted. Pack of crazy fools, he said. Listening to the young folks, nothings good enough for them. Theres always been a lottery Nothing but trouble in that. (256) Old man Warners reply shows how much the town believes in the lottery. Even if people are starting to stop doing it, the town has conformed to what everyone else in the town is doing. Mrs. Hutchinson, who was shown to be the most against it, is the one who ends up suffering the most. The main characters of both stories suffer inhumane consequences also because of the authority and power of certain individuals. In the Crucible the town of Salem believes in the reverends of the court. The town does not question the authority of the town. This is shown multiple times in the book during court scenes. If anyone went against the political authority it was seen as a sin. The governments power is clearly stated by Parris. Parris: You people seem not to comprehend that a minister is the Lords man in the parish; a minister is not to be so lightly crossed and contradicted-. (30) The society conforms to the power of the authority. An example is when John Proctor tells Reverend Hale about how he feels about Parris. Proctor: I like it not that Mr.Parris should lay his hand upon my baby. I see no light of God in that man. Ill not conceal it. (65) Hale: I must say it, Mr. Proctor; that is no for you to decide. The mans ordained; therefore the light of God is in him. (66) This shows that even if the attitude and person of authority should be questioned, an individual in Salem should not say anything of it. In the end it shows as if because of him saying that of Parris, he suffers. In the Lottery the individual with the most power and authority is Mr. Summers. Everyone in town listens to Mr. Summers because he conducts the lottery, and because he is very good at it. Mr. Summers shows his power and proves how the town trusts him in his conversation with Mrs. Hutchinson. Daughters draw for their husbands families, Tessie, Mr. Summers said gently. You know that as well as anyone else. (257) He is very calm about his authority which allows the town to further believe in his authority. Even her husband Mr. .Hutchinson does not deny his authority and instead tells her to Shut up. Her outcry against his authority then leads her to face the consequences. In conclusion the conformity of the societies in both texts is because of the traditions/beliefs of society and the authority in power in the towns. This ends up in serious consequences for the main two characters because they questioned the authority and beliefs.

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Wind Power:The Viable Fossil Fuel Alternative Essay -- Alternative Ene

As the harmful side effects of fossil fuel burning become evermore recognized, the use of clean, renewable technology becomes essential to our health, economy and environment. Petroleum and coal emit harmful pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming, acid rain and a host of other aliments. Equally concerning is the dependence of the economy on a finite resource such as oil. With world energy consumption rapidly rising, demand is increasing for renewable energy sources that have no significant health impact or environmental degradation. Of all these so called â€Å"green† energy sources, wind power has been the most widely used. Wind power is based on the same principals as windmills used for centuries; wind turbines harness air currents to perform work. With modern advances, wind can now be used to power cities, industries and homes. While only currently supplying a minor amount of all US electricity, wind power has the potential to supply a significant am ount of energy that will, unlike fossil fuels, never will be depleted or harm the environment. Wind Power Technology Wind as Energy Wind power is actually a secondary form of solar power. The Earth receives about 1.74 x1017 kW/hour from the sun in the form of solar radiation. About 1-2% of that energy is absorbed by the air in the form of heat. Areas of the Earth closer to the sun, like the equator, receive far more sunlight than northern and southern regions, which corresponds to hotter air. The hot air then rises and drifts high into the atmosphere then natural drifts to the poles. As the Earth spins on its axis, the drifting air remains unaffected by the Earth’s movements. This difference in movement pattern is what causes wind; air is actually staying... .../wind%20issue%20brief_FINAL.pdf [13] Energy From: Wind. 2012. Power Scorecard. 25 April 2014. http://www.powerscorecard.org/tech_detail.cfm?resource_id=11 [14] American Wind Energy Association. 2014. American Wind Energy Association. 25 April 2014, http://www.awea.org [15] Drew Robb. â€Å"Offshore Wind Struggles to Gain Foothold in North America.† Power Engineering. 8 (2002.) 11 May 2014. http://web2.infotrac-custom.com/pdfserve/get_item/1/S8726f7w3_1/SB335_01.pdf [16] Lester R. Brown. Wind Power Set to Become World’s Leading Energy Source. 2003. Earth Policy Institute. 1 May 2014, http://www.earth-policy.org/Updates/Update24.htm [17] Windpower.org. 2004. Danish Wind Industry Association. 25 April 2014, http://www.windpower.org/en/core.htm [18] Windpower.org. 2004. Danish Wind Industry Association. 25 April 2014, http://www.windpower.org/en/core.htm

Friday, July 19, 2019

Hip Hop and the Civil Rights Movement Essay -- Music

The Hip Hop movement was born while the Civil Rights movement was aging. The Civil Rights movement, at its height addressed social inequalities however, in its old age it began to demand economic equality – enter Martin Luther King Jr.’s Poor People’s Campaign. Although Black Americans were allowed to eat next to White Americans in restaurants, and were allowed to sit next to White Americans on buses and enjoy equality in terms of access, white supremacy went underground and manifested as red-lining, unequal protection under the law, and a greater disparity between once racially segregated schools that are now economically segregated. The Civil Rights Movement and the Hip Hop movement are similar, but yet are different. If oppressed individuals draw upon the strengths and weaknesses of these movements they will produce profound results socially and economically in the United States and abroad. It is impossible to separate my voice from this topic, as I was born as an African American girl in 1984 during a time when Hip Hop could metaphorically be considered an adolescent. Through conversations with my grandmother, who grew up in segregated Arkansas, as well as my mother who was a teenager during the turbulent 70’s I have learned qualitative information about the Civil Rights movement. After much research, the major concern for Civil Right’s activists was the integration of schools and all public institutions. Black children had to walk several miles to school – while white students were provided transportation, Black children were given â€Å"hand-me down† textbooks and supplies and black teachers were provided a fraction of the salary that white teachers made. After the historic win of Brown v. Board of Educati... ... always been an issue, but hip hop has the power to cross economic, social and religious divisions. The civil rights movement did not have the resources that the hip-hop movement has today however it has the resiliency, the know-how and blueprint to take our society to the next level where individuals will be less oppressed and more able to positively add to the legacy and values revolution of America. 10 Works Cited hooks, bell. We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity. New York: Routledge, 2004. Kitwana, Bakari. The Hip Hop Generation: Young Blacks and Crisis in African American Culture. New York: Basic Civitas, 2002. Morgan, Joan. When Chickenheads Come Home To Roost: My Life as a Hip Hop Feminist. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1999. Neal, Mark Anthony. Soul Babies: Black Popular Culture and the Post-Soul Aesthetic. New York: Routledge, 2002.

Network at a Snap :: essays research papers

  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  The purpose of this paper is to explain the difference between the Internets and the intranet and how XXXXX tools effectively increased their communication capabilities. The Internet and an intranet are similar in the fact that they can establish communication with a server anywhere instantly. The primary difference between the two are while the Internet can be accessed by the public the intranet is a form of communication that exists within the boundaries of a business and is accessed only by the company, its employees and any authorized users. This has been found to be a very effective form of communication when linking teams and employees that are located in different locales across the globe to share information.   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  The case study in our text refers to the intranet operations of XXXXX tools. By putting dealers directly in touch with one another, the company believed it could improve everyone’s business success. (Senn, 137) The first question deals with the types of information that can be delivered across the intranet as opposed to printed brochures and reports. Taking into account the security risk factor and the extreme cost of printing these documents, the intranet allows XXXXX to deliver with minimal cost and high security: information on XXXXX products and services that could be valuable to dealers and even more valuable to competitors, tips for franchise management including online training, updates on sales and marketing, forums and discussion groups where dealers all across the country can share ideas, news and special information to aid in advertising. All of these examples can be turned into brochures and reports but the cost of printing, the cost of design, and the man-hours to assemble and disseminate all of this information to the four corners of the world would be expensive. Not to mention the security aspects of having all their trade secrets easily accessible to any would be competitors.   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  The second question deals with feelings I would have regarding the use of an intranet to disseminate important sales- and product-related information. I feel that with the proper use of a good firewall and that if the network security was set in place I would be comfortable with distributing this information. A good solid company will invest strongly in obtaining a solid security system/firewall. In any case high security systems tend to keep honest people honest. If indeed security was a factor and a competitor/saboteur wanted to infiltrate or corrupt any information, there are many more ways than I know of to partake in that process.

Thursday, July 18, 2019

How Does Owen Use Nature To Convey His Feelings About War? Essay

Wilfred Owen uses nature to convey his feelings in his poems, using many different techniques. In both the poems that I am examining, Exposure, and Spring Offensive, he’s uses nature to show pain and suffering. For example, in exposure, he uses brambles to convey pain; â€Å"Watching, we hear the mad gusts tugging on the wire, Like twitching agonies of men among its brambles.† This quote gives the soldiers the painful reminder that men have been killed easily by the barbed wire, and natures way of portraying barbed wire, is through brambles. The brambles symbolise pain, because brambles are obviously painful. This gives the reader a knowledge of what the soldiers are thinking of. Also this shows that by getting caught in the wire, that they are being held back from fighting, and this gives the soldiers a feeling that they have lost the war. Another thing that nature portrays is love and protection. Not all nature was used to portray pain. In Spring offensive, he uses several terms to portray love and protection; â€Å"And though the summer oozed into their veins Like an injected drug for their bodies’ pains,† This quote shows that that nature can be used to benefit the soldiers, by giving them strength to go on and fight. Nature can also benefit the soldiers, by giving them camouflage, and to protect them from harm, so that the German soldiers cannot see them. Another method that Owen uses to portray his feelings using nature, is the weather, in which he shows mood and feelings, cold weather representing hurt and pain. He uses cold weather a lot in Exposure; â€Å"We only know war lasts, rain soaks, and clouds sag.† This quote shows that the soldiers are waiting for attack and that there waiting will be long, but their fighting will be longer. They are saying that this is inevitable, like rain does soak, and clouds do sag. â€Å"Tonight, this frost will fasten on this mud and us, †¦and their eyes are ice, But nothing happens.† This quote proves that war is long and frustrating. This is saying that they have waited so long that the frost from the cold had killed them, not the war. This is a strong symbol, that nature is stronger and more powerful than war. I think this is one of the main reasons that Owen uses nature to portray his feelings, because it often has a stronger impact on the readers. â€Å"Till like a cold gust thrills the world At which each body and its soul begird And tighten them for battle. No alarms.† This quote has a tense feel about it because the cold wind represents harsh reality that they have to face, which is not what they have been told it was. This would make them uncomfortable, tense and nervous. I think that he uses this to deter men from going to war, because he was anti-war, and the men were being told thaat it was a walk in the park, all a big game. Owen wanted to tell the men about what war was really like. Aswell as cold weather, warm weather is used a lot in spring offensive, to show peace, strength and protection; â€Å"The sun, like a friend whom their love is done. Oh larger shone that smile against the sun. Mightier than his whose bounty these have spurned.† This quote shows that the soldiers get strength from the sun. As the sun comes up, they can feel the warmth, and see the light, which tells them that they are still alive. It gives them hope, because it its a conformation of there existence. Also is says that the sun is mightier than god, refered to as â€Å"his†. I think that this means that they would rather feel the suns warmth then die for their country. I think that the main reason that Owen uses nature to portray his feelings because it is an easy way of expressing deep emotions and feelings about a thing you feel strongly against a subject, eg: war. Owen’s expressions are strong, in the sense that they get his point across, and they are emotionally thought provoking, in the sense where they make you think about what is must feel like to serve, sometimes, against your will in something as horrific as a world war. I think that using nature to portray feelings and emotions, thoughts and views in poems is a very effective way.

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Education for All Essay

Higher tuition has left behind the image of an Ameri advise college cosmos featuring predominantly young men and women from affluent, well connected families. Being a college savant myself at age 50, I account the diversity in scholar demographics. College represents a new beginning for those who sustain been impact by the recent economical changes both(prenominal) all all over the country but just roughlyly in calcium.The visibility of nontraditional educatees earning a spot while raising families is common shopping centre. The approachability of financial aid, scholarships, and federal loan programs has overt collegiate doors for students of totally income aims and cultural backgrounds. I had m either reservations in regards to entering the interpretation bena so many eld after graduating richly domesticate. I had concerns that I would non be capable to twisting an entrance testifying.In the bind College enthrall Examination Board in the encyclo paedia of preparation, sponsor Edition, The College Examination Board is the remains that creates the nationally recognized college entrance exam referred to as the Scholastic Assessment leaven or SAT which is taken by one million students annually and is requisite for admission by many quartet year colleges and universities (372). concord to the Assessment Requirements condition on the website, atomic tally 20 Colleges, most atomic number 20 partnership Colleges require a stead assessment test to accurately place students in appropriate rowes based on each individuals level of ability. After pickings the arranging test for Mt San Jacinto fellowship College, I was stunned at the simplicity of the test itself. However, my exercise and recognition is still college level and unsurprising to me since I submit been out of shoal since 1979, the test showed that I would require both(prenominal) alterative maths and grammar.Since becoming a student in a atomic nu mber 20 college I have become conscious(predicate) of several things. According to the Post aidary Education Commissions term Admission and residency requirements on the website California Postsecondary Education Commission, by law all California society Colleges be take to admit any California nonmigratory who graduated from spicy rail. In addition, confederacy colleges may admit individuals who have non graduated but argon over 18 eld old and commode service from the instruction offered.The Commission article nurture reconciles California alliance Colleges swear out 1. million students every year and a California resident may chase any confederation college campus in the state. According to article California High school judgment of conviction choke Examination, on the website California section of Education, in California all gamey school students must pass a test to earn a extravagantly school diploma, the test itself is called the CAHSEE. I push invest igated this exam, and found a nonher article referring to the CAHSEE called cooperate with the California High check Exit Exam on the website San Diego County Office of Education.In which the San Diego County Office of Education describe the components of the CAHSEE exam. I was suddenly amazed. The test covers the curriculum of the courses I was placed in after taking the placement test at Mt San Jacinto Community College. I understand the placement of someone who has been out of school for over 30 years, but what I absolutely do not understand atomic number 18 the amount of students in the equal buildes as I am who argon sweet-flavored out of high school. Something is definitely wrong.I have discovered that California Community Colleges are the melting pot for students that didnt make it in high school and direct are taking up space in the largest educational activity remains in the state. In fact, with the budget cuts in the State of California affecting coterieify entranceibility in the connection colleges, obtaining the necessity classes for every students educational goal is challenging. I developd an email from Enrollment Services at Mt. San Jacinto Community College, titled Policy Changes Effective summertime 2012, its content disturbed me.Basically, it is circumscribeing the number of times each student can take a class to receive a passing grade. That means that the student can take up to triplet semesters and receive financial aid, take up desk space, attempt to pass a class that before this change, the class could be taken more(prenominal) than than three times to reach a passing grade. This policy was follow by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges to ensure that as many students as possible are provided the opportunity to entrance fee a postsecondary education. There is a gap between exiting high school and entering company college.There are grown Education Centers in every conjunction and these schools should be utilized for those students who weart have college level reading learning skills. There should be a referral source and a retesting arrangement for students that cannot read. This has been the most frustrating element of returning to college. The students that for whatsoever reason did not finish high school and do not have adequate reading comprehension skills should not take up space in the higher education arena. A bridge deck needs to be created to hang these individuals to mingle them into college.The assessment placement test places students below 10th grade reading and comprehension abilities in remedial courses. Community colleges are providing classes that are not college level, which takes away schoolroom availability for students moving towards a degree, or certificate program. Class availability is a twofold problem, the number of student hard to enroll in college that dont have the college level skills and the students enrolling in college tr ying to obtain their undergraduate courses to transfer to a four year college or university.The remedial classes I took my first semester back to college did not count towards my college units needed for a degree. However, it was backbreaking to register for these classes due to the infrequent availability and the number of students trying to register for these same courses. There is a huge benefit to the student taking these classes. not save does it improve reading comprehension and math skills, but it teaches note taking and encourages expose study habits.Ultimately these two things are greatly important to being prospered in college. Using the community Adult Education Centers for Basic English, math or English as a Second speech communication is part of the solution. The next would be to change the community college entrance Accuplacer probe to a more sophisticated beguile Exam geared towards college level ability. Not only would this make more class rooms available at t he community college level but increased class availability for the font of classes meeting the unique(predicate) needs of the student.In the article by David Olson Education is key theme of riverbank White House summit from The Press-Enterp burn up, the ploughshare breakdown of persons with a bachelors degree is 13 percentage Hispanic, 31 percent white and 50 percent are Asians (A1+). Olsen further states that nearly one-half the Inland areas residents and 60 percent of its school children are Hispanic and lag far behind their classmates in educational achievement (A1+). This is greatly attributed to the language barrier.English as a second language does not carry college degree units. I believe that students who need this type of instruction could receive it just as well in an Adult Education setting. According to the article by Joanna Lin, Expanding rise to power to education, in The Press-Enterprise, the Riverside Unified School District, introduced a state wide suffrage initiative that would give students unrestricted entre to publicly funded courses (A1+). This initiative would not limit the admittance to the courses by Zip code.The courses are known as the A-G requirements, required by California State University and University of California for admission. Having access to these undergraduate courses through the Riverside practical(prenominal) School is another solution for the overcrowding at community colleges. Lin further states that access to these courses could be through the students high school or through any publicly funded school. The type of classes could be online, classroom based or a blend model of both (A1+).According to the article Budget Cuts Affect California Community Colleges on the website Purpose of Education, a state budget cut is affecting more than 21,000 college students in California. Students that would have enrolled in a California State College are now seeking undergraduate courses at the community college level. D ue to the overcrowding in the community colleges this student population is having a difficult time accessing their classes. According to Lins article in The Press-Enterprise, the Riverside Virtual School would assist in making undergraduate courses available.Lin further states this initiative calls on the State of California to modify its school financing to reenforcement based on courses completed sort of than on average attendance allowing sextuple institutions to split funding for the same student (A+). It is my precept that in trying to help students whose educational ability is less than the criteria prerequisite to achieve success in community college, the Department of Education is denying the caliber of students who have the ability to achieve a degree and give back to society in the fashion that supports higher education.Utilizing Adult Schools is a solution for this problem. Every person has a right to education California law regarding the right to everyone over 18 years of age can enroll in a community college and receive an education is a proactive and positive constituent to the betterment of society as a whole. My argument lies within the parameters of the assessment play. I believe that all students entering community college should have college level reading comprehension and basic math skills.If a student is not able to read at college level then the student should be referred to the Adult Education Center in his or her community to receive remedial instruction and then referred back to the college for re-assessment testing. This process would allow a greater availability of classes to students that already possess these skills and reduce the overcrowding as well as the financial fund on California Community Colleges as a whole. Those students that are serious about furthering their education will do whatsoever it takes to accomplish their goal.The demographic of the country is changing, along with it the need of the Department of E ducation to rise to the challenge. Education is mandatory for success for anyone. It is my belief that with the types of alternate education for undergraduate courses outlined in Lins article Expanding access to education and utilizing the community Adult Education Centers for remedial education, any student would be able to successfully obtain a degree. Not only obtain a degree but be able to do it in a more expedited fashion, which would benefit society as a whole.