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Legalized Gambling on College Sports, 2002. This paper introduces and discusses the legalization of gambling on college sports in Nevada to support higher education. 740 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 26.95 »
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Abstract A brief argumentative paper which presents the views of sports colleges in Nevada wanting to allow for legalized gambling on its campus. The paper shows that even though gambling is legal throughout the State, if legislation comes into effect, it could put an end to gambling on campus all together. The writer examines the pros and cons of such a law.
From the Paper "In Nevada sports books, gambling on college sports is currently allowed for every team in the nation, except Nevada?s own college teams. Legislators have proposed new laws that would outlaw gambling on any college sports. This would affect Nevada?s economy in a wide variety of ways.
"For the year 2001, total gaming revenue in the State of Nevada totaled $9,468,598,681. Of that total, ?More than one-half of total General Fund [$105.85 million] spending is targeted for education. Of that, $1.2 billion represents the State?s General Fund obligation to the Distributive School Account, the funding mechanism through which State monies are distributed to school districts? (Comeaux). The amount budgeted for education in the 2001-2003 biennium is $2,000.3 million dollars, half of which is $1,000,150, which is 10.5 percent of the annual gaming revenue."
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Curtailing College Sports Gambling, 2002. A proposal of how to better control over college sports gambling. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract A five page model proposal on ways to curtail college student betting and game fixing on sporting events.
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College Education, 2002. A paper on the benefits of a college education. 2,058 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 64.95 »
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Abstract This paper presents the opinion that a college education is greatly beneficial to an individual. The writer believes that a college education increases a person's study and personal skills, provides them with a better earning power and creates economic activity. A college education also creates better parents, with college graduates showing better parenting skills in the long run.
Contents:
Study and Personal Skills
College Education provides a better earning power
College Education creates economic activity
College Education augments parental awareness
College Education provides social benefits
College Education provides entertainment
College education increases career opportunities
College Education: An extra ordinarily worthy investment
College education equips with skills that help in resolving problems
College Education provides a well knitted web of friends and counselors
College Education enhances personal thinking and decision-making skills
College education strengthens self confidence:
College Education provides a competing advantage in the job scenario
Develops skills to communicate and to settle efficiently with different populace
College education helps in comprehending societal issues in a better way
Personal outgrowth through college education
Eradication of unemployment through College Education
College Education produces better human beings
Conclusion
From the Paper "Through college education, students can learn to acquire academic skills by taking reading and writing assignments and other work regarding the course syllabus (benefits of college). By undertaking these assignments, students get an opportunity to work and communicate with other students belonging to different backgrounds, groups and associations (benefits of college). Such activities help students in their professional life as they learn to communicate through reading and writing (benefits of college)."
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Solutions to Gambling Related Crime, 2005. A discussion regarding gambling, gambling related crime and possible solutions to resolve gambling addiction. 1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses the issue of gambling related crime and solutions to the problem. The paper discusses historical evidence that society has never been directly involved in ending the issue, and that over time gambling has become more apparent in society, and with it, so has gambling related crime.
From the Paper "Throughout history gambling has been an inclusion in society that has elicited concern from many, and indifference from others. Politicians have traditionally conceded the fact that gambling as a public recreation has caused some difficulties in the masses. They have even discussed the fact that they believe that gambling might be acceptable - as long as only those that possess the wealth to support their bets practice gambling. As casinos have now been constructed in many States in America, those closest to these gambling institutions address the issue of gambling related crime almost daily. However, politicians, and government officials contend that there is not enough evidence to support programs that are State, or Federally funded which would reduce, or stop gambling related crime, or provide solutions to those who wish to escape their addictions."
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The Electoral College: Is it a Keeper?, 2000. An argumentative paper on why we should keep the Electoral College after the election of 2000. 1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 42.95 »
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Abstract An examination of the the Electoral College and the support and opposition that exists for it. The author discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Electoral College arguing that the Electoral College is the best and most systematic and fair way to run elections. Included is a background to the Electoral College and a thorough description of its formation and duties.
) Why do we have the Electoral College?
2) The Founding Fathers disputed how the president would be chosen
i) By direct vote of the people
ii) By Congress
b) Compromised with the Electoral College
c) Thesis Statement
3) Description of the Electoral College
a) How many there are
b) How they are chosen
c) How the people vote for them
d) How the President is voted for
4) The Electoral College has opposition
a) Electors don?t have to vote the way they pledged
b) There can be a tie in the Electoral College
b) The popular vote winner may lose the election
5) There can be a tie
a) How there can be a tie
b) Why it could be a problem
6) Electors don?t have to vote the way they pledged
a) The states and their penalties
b) An Example of an elector changing his mind
c) Why it could be a problem
7) The popular vote winner may be the loser
a) How it is happening in this election
b) A past example
c) Hillary?s promise to abolish the Electoral College
d) What would happen without the Electoral College
8) Oppositions solution is to abolish the Electoral College
a) Why it should be abolished
i) A possible tie
ii) Electors can change their vote
iii) The popular vote winner losing the election
b) Why the Electoral College should not be abolished
i) One problem can be fixed
ii) Another has a solution
iii) The last is not really a problem
9) A possible tie
a) Unlikely because each state would have to go a specific way
b) The solution that is already made
10) Electors can change their minds
a) Only 9 of over 18,000 have
b) It is hard to get an elector to change his or her mind
c) The solution is to pass a law
11) The minority may win the election
a) The Electoral College forces candidates to include more people than if there is no Electoral College.
b) Without it, the election would be decided by people that lived in the large cities
c) Small communities would?t be significant enough for candidates to use their campaign money
d) The majority of the US would be left out
e) Why every vote counts in the Electoral College
12) The Electoral College is the best way to run an election
a) The elector flaw can be fixed
b) There is already a solution to the tie problem
c) The majority losing is better than only letting big cities have a say in the election
From the Paper ?You don?t know? What do you mean you don?t know?? Gore has already won the popular vote! Three weeks later, and the US doesn?t know who the 43rd president will be! Each candidate is still scrambling to get the 270 Electoral votes needed to win. But, if Gore has the most votes, why is there still a race? What are these Electoral votes? When our Founding Fathers were setting the policies for the elections, there was a debate. Some said the election of the President should come directly from the people; others said the people could not handle the responsibility, and Congress should do it. They compromised, and came up with the Electoral College. A couple hundred years later, the Electoral College is still in use, and there is support and opposition for it."
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Sports Gambling, 2007. This paper discusses the matter of sports gambling and argues against gambling. 2,109 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 66.95 »
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Abstract In this article, the writer discusses the issue of sports gambling and maintains that gambling is one of the major ethical problems in our society. The writer notes that sports gambling has raised many concerns in society about what it does to the integrity of sports. The paper uses an informal style of writing and is written from a personal point of view. The writer claims that gambling on sports is bad for all professional and collegiate sports. The writer concludes that people need to realize how much gambling takes away from the joy and glory of sports before anything can ever be done to halt it.
From the Paper "Daly and Barkley have been two of the major public figures in sports who have struggled with a majority of problems in their personal lives due to gambling. The message these two famous individuals are sending is detrimental to America's youth."
"The youth in this country today are the first generation that has extensive access to legalized and government-sanctioned gambling. They also live in an environment where legal and illegal gambling is so easily accessible due to the internet. In a study conducted of 585 students at the University of Lethbridge, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, 72% of the students were involved in some sort of gambling over a six month time period. During this period time the average amount of time spent involved with gambling was 33.7 hours."
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Life in College, 2001. This is a creative writing essay about life in college from the author's point of view, providing an account of the "college experience" as well as tips on how to survive college. 710 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 25.95 »
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Abstract This is a creative writing essay about life in college from the author's point of view. This paper projects the hypothesis that experiences and challenges of college are likely to change students. College life has an impact on every student in some way. The life becomes so hectic at times that every student faces stress at one time or another. The paper gives tips on important things that will help students survive college such as - time management, extracurricular activities and dealing with stress.
From the Paper "College life presents many challenges for incoming students. Academically, many students find college to be much more difficult than high school. Students are concerned with not only their academic success at college, but their social and emotional adjustment as well. I felt really concerned if I would fit in with the crowd or not. Then another pressure was that I was able to make college on a scholarship and had to maintain my grades if I hoped to be given another scholarship for further studies. This paper projects the hypothesis that Experiences and challenges of college are likely to change students. College life has an impact on every student in some way. One of the major assumptions of faculty and parents towards students is that they are thought of as irresponsible and immature. The life becomes so hectic at times that every student faces stress at one time or another. Time management is one of the things that a student needs to learn in order to survive in college. "
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"The Case Against College", 2002. A review of Caroline Bird's "The Case Against College" on her reasons against going to college. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract This paper is a critique and analysis of Caroline Bird's "The Case Against College". This paper will illustrate her points as well as the reasons she gives against going to college; finally, this paper will prove that Bird's opinion is unproven.
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Technological Advancements in Gambling, 2004. A discussion on whether legislators are able to keep up with the technological advancements made in the gambling field. 5,830 words (approx. 23.3 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 139.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines how gambling has played a great role in the birth of the United States and many educational institutes and how it has also helped to fund a number of charitable causes. It looks at how gambling is a double-edged sword that is beginning to cut through the very fiber of our society via the quick pace of technological advancements. It explores how state legislators are having an extremely difficult time with this quick pace and cannot pass legislation fast enough to halt the damage being caused by Internet gambling, video lottery terminals, and other computer-enhanced gambling devices.
Outline
Gambling Defined
American History of Gambling
Technological Evolutions Which Assisted in the Rise of the Popularity of Gambling
Internet Gambling
The United States Federal Government?s Attempt at Eradicating Internet Gambling
Conclusion
From the Paper "After the American Revolution and during the westward expansion, gambling began to evolve beyond lotteries, dice and card games. While it was still common for taverns and road houses to offer these simpler gambling vices, a new venue was starting to take off. By the beginning of the 1800's, spurred by the increased populations of towns, rich-looking casino-type establishments began opening up. This was especially true in the Mississippi Valley which had the advantage of waterways which allowed for the transportation of cash-laden passengers by river boat to the variety of gambling venues upon and down the Mississippi River. The river boats which allowed for ease of travel up and down the rivers brought more people into the coastal southern towns. While the river boats themselves were not used for casino-like gambling, they were instrument in the rise of gambling which helped boost the southern state?s economies."
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College Athletics, 2007. This paper looks at athletics within the college system and discusses the issue of paying college athletes. 1,332 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract In this article, the writer first looks at the amateur status of college athletes and discusses how they are forbidden from profiting from their performances. The writer also discusses the early departure of college athletes for professional leagues. Further, the writer examines the hypocrisy of a system that prohibits student athletes, many of whom devote more than a full-time workweek to their sport outside of classes, from being compensated for their efforts outside of free school-related items like tuition and books. The writer points out that the college system has become inundated with corruption regarding payments and perks offered to players, more and more athletes are electing to skip college or at least a year of it altogether in favor of going professional, and demands on athletes are becoming more and more time-consuming and stringent. The writer maintains that permitting athletes to be paid for performance could alleviate all of these issues as well as help preserve what traditionalists refer to as the "purity" of the college game.
From the Paper "The first of these issues is the "amateur status" of college athletes; they are forbidden from profiting for their performances. Despite this, many universities sign foreign players who may have been paid for performance in their native countries. This issue could be completely averted if the NCAA were to switch to a pay-for-play system that basis players' eligibility on their talent and ability rather than their salary history. Resources spent verifying amateur status and payment sources could be spent where they rightly belong--benefiting the student athletes who make up these programs."
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The Gambling Industry. This paper is a marketing analysis of the gambling industry, especially Las Vegas casino gambling. 4,405 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 115.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains that, having been between legal and illegal for part of its existence and, at times, closely connected to the Mafia, lately, the image of the casino gambling industry has changed, combining gambling with entertainment and unusual architecture to attract larger numbers of consumers. The author points out that the amount of money people spend on a trip to Vegas or a simple evening in a casino is directly related to the income level of the population; therefore, the economic component of the market has the greatest impact on the casino gambling industry. The paper relates that an important target market is professional gamblers, who are generally rich or very rich persons, who regularly spend large amounts of money at the tables, who enjoy luxurious treatment, and who are most likely to go to the casinos at Monte Carlo rather than Los Vegas.
Table of Contents
The Macro-Environment
Marketing Objectives
The Casino Gambling Industry
Target Market
The Marketing Mix
Place
Promotion
Price
Product
Conclusion
From the Paper "The demographic component does not actually affect the casino gambling industry. Perhaps only in terms of an ascendant trend in population growth, which would mean a higher probability that people may go gambling. Another opportunity, however, is provided by an increase of families. I am asserting this because, in the last years at least, it is ever more often that family groups go to cities like Vegas or Atlantic City and spend an amount of money on gambling. As for the geographical distribution, referring here to a urban or rural distribution, it is often the case that urban people gamble more in casinos than rural dwellers. As such, an increase in the number of people who live in the city will certainly be considered an opportunity."
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College Admission Presentation, 2006. A college admission presentation, in the form of a speech presenting a Brooklyn College to high school students. 1,559 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95 »
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Abstract This paper is a college admission presentation to Brooklyn College. It is written in the form of a speech geared towards high school students, in which the presenter attempts to convince the students of the merits of attending the college.
From the Paper "Greetings! If you are still wondering about where to go to in college, let me tell you a little bit about our college up in the City University of New York. Brooklyn College, one of the eleven senior colleges of CUNY, is the first public co-educational liberal arts college in the entire city of New York. It was established by the Board of Higher Education of New York in May 15, 1930. And by May next year, we will be celebrating the College's 76th year. But it was only in 1961 that we became one of the member units of CUNY."
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Parents and College, 2007. This paper examines parents' influences on their children's college success. 2,048 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 64.95 »
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Abstract The paper explores to what extent parents impact their children's college academic performance. This paper asserts that parental support, both before and during college, is a strong determinant for a student's college success. The paper provides a literature review and concludes that parents have a strong influence on a student's performance in college. This is due to various reasons, the most important being the alignment of educational goals between parent and child. When the parents and their child agree regarding the importance of college, this alignment often trumps any obstacles raised by a parent's socioeconomic status or lack of college degree.
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Abstract
Review of Literature
Deciding to Go to College
Parental Influence on Quality of Education
The Road to College
Conclusion
From the Paper "A study conducted by Dayton (2005) showed that in addition to initiative and individual effort, students found that having supportive networks -- friends and families -- was vital in ensuring academic success. This study ties in with previous ones that saw a strong correlation between financial support and college success. Schneider and Stevenson (1999) found that parents could be effective agents of socialization, imparting to their children the standards and values they will need to be successful in college and beyond."
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Caroline Bird's "The Case Against College", 2002. A critique of Caroline Bird's "The Case Against College" focusing on the issues surrounding a college education. 1,330 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95 »
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Abstract This review offers an analysis of Caroline Bird?s ?The Case Against College?. It explores Bird?s major arguments against a college education, where she discusses that it is both a waste of financial resources and does not provide an adequate return of investment. The writer disputes Bird?s arguments by offering a critique of her research methodology. The review concludes that although an interesting book, it is ultimately flawed.
From the Paper "She suggests that students and parents who see college as a status symbol or as evidence of being a ?well rounded? individual should seriously reconsider a college education. She sees college as a huge waste of financial resources, and argues that students are often neither intellectually or emotionally richer for the experience. Given that the text was written over 25 years ago, some issues are longer current, and monetary figures are inaccurate. However, many of the issues raised in the articles remain valid to this day."
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