STATISTCAL TECHNIQUES AND DATA PRESENTATION
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The 7-page paper focuses on statistical evaluation methods, qualitative and quantitative techniques for collecting data and methods of how to present data once it is collected. Particular focus on is placed on the Kirkpatrick and Phillips models of data collection.
Filename: MTdatpre.rtf

Statistical Analysis in a Study
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A 3 page research paper that analyzes a specific study in regards to the researchers' use of ANOVA analysis. The writer describes the study's null and alternative hypotheses, citing literature that provides definitions for these factors. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khanova.rtf

Statistical Research Design Relating To Adolescent Suicide
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A 9 page paper discussing appropriate research design for application to adolescent suicide prevention programs. Report includes review of professional literature and research design hypothesis related to the subject. Bibliography lists more than two dozen sources.
Filename: Adolesc2.doc

Statistics Questions
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A 5 page paper answering 4 general statistics questions associated with social research. Topics include correlation vs causation; interpreting correlation; dealing with outliers in regression analysis; and evaluating the wisdom of researcher-coding of open-ended questions in a qualitative study. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSstatsRegQu.rtf

Status & Power In America
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A 9 page paper discussing status and power in America from a sociological perspective and their effects on government and communications which ultimately protect the status quo of class separation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Poweras.wps

Steinberg's Ethnic Myth
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This 5 page paper explores Stephen Steinberg's 1989 book The Ethnic Myth that examines race, ethnicity and class in America. Brooklyn, New York is used as an example to explore this CUNY professor's work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA020Myt.rtf

Stereotypes
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A 3 page research paper that discusses stereotypes, specifically in regards to politicians, tattooed people; feminists and senior citizens. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khstere4.rtf

Stereotyping and Power Relations in Society
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This 5 page paper considers the issue of stereotyping in the culture and the way in which stereotyping reinforces power relations in society. This paper considers the origins of stereotypes and the implications for understanding political, economic and cultural elements that impact interpersonal interactions and define power. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHstereo.wps

Stereotyping and Television
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This 3 page paper argues that sit-coms and dramas on television use stereotyping for a good reason, but that tends to influence society in a negative way. The idea that things are changing somewhat is duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA332sit.rtf

Stigma & The Family
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This 8 page paper describes stigmas faced by families and how these cause oppression and lessen the family's ability to socialize. Issues addressed include AIDS, homosexuality, interracial marriage, out of wedlock pregnancy, adoption and suicide. Fictitious illustrations are used in addition to examples of celebrities who have faced stigmatization such as Margaux Hemingway, Marv Albert and Joan Rivers. The impact of stigma on the family remains the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Stigma.wps

STIMULATION TOWARD AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR
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This paper examines the concept that aggression is triggered by aggressive stimulation such as that promoted by the media and deindividuation. The paper supports this thesis with research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTagrebeh.rtf

Stopping Drug Abuse Before It Begins
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A 15 page presentation & proposal designed to fulfill an unmet need in an inner-city community. The writer discusses how a social services center can be used to gather support from parents & teachers in proactively taking kids off the streets and helping them to avoid drug use before ever starting. Relevant social theories, constituents involved, and a plan for presenting the idea to the local government are presented. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Unmet.doc

Strain Theories of Crime
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This 8 page paper discusses the differences between Agnew’s and Merton’s strain theories of crime. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVagnmer.rtf

Strategies for Those Who Retired without Benefits
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This 10 page paper discusses the plight of those who retire too soon and without benefits, and some of the strategies they can use to meet their expenses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVNoBene.rtf

Street Drugs in Jersey City
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A 10 page research paper which has as its premise that this is a report for the Jersey City Police Department from a criminal justice expert pertaining to the problem of the ready availability of street drugs. The report, first of all, offers a statement of the problem, and then outlines what research has suggested are possible social causes for this type of crime. Then, the report focuses on research pertaining to prevention programs and how private businesses and neighborhood residents can work collectively with law enforcement to prevent drug abuse. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khdrujc.rtf

Street Gangs / A Sociological Examination
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A 25 page paper that discusses the origins and status of gangs in the United States. This paper provides a working definition of gangs, discusses the sociological implications of gangs and relates perceptions from both internal and external positions. This paper presents the concept that though gangs do horrific things, they also meet some very specific sociological and psychological needs for their members. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Gangs.wps

Strengthening Nonprofit Organizations : A Funder's Guide
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A 3 page paper that discusses the contents of the book, Strengthening Nonprofit Performance: A Funder's Guide to Capacity Building by Paul Connolly and Carol Lukas in addition to the thoughts of other authors on capacity building for nonprofit organizations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGnpocpc.rtf

Strengthening the Family to Combat Family Violence
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This 10 page paper proposes that the nuclear family be strengthened in order to combat both domestic violence and child abuse. Each concept is discussed separately and clearly defined. Statistics are used to support assumptions that incidents of violence are more common in divorce situations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA221fam.rtf

Strengths and Weaknesses of Different Data Collection Techniques
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This 12 page paper considers three different ways in which data can be collected; questionnaires, research interviews and observations. The paper outlines when these different tools can and should be used, how they are used and the strengths and weaknesses they possess. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEquesre.rtf

Strengths and Weaknesses of Sociological Models
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This 4 page paper examines the strengths and weakness of functionalism, Marxism, and interpretivism. Some examples are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA551soc.rtf

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Structuralist Approach
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This 10 page paper provides information on structuralism and post-structuralism and how the story is applied to twenty-first century analyses. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA631str.rtf

Strengths Perspective
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A 3 page article analysis that examines "The strengths perspective in social work practice: extensions and cautions" (Saleebey, 1996). The writer argues that this article provides a comprehensive overview of the strengths perspective theoretical framework and how it impacts social work practice. This summary suggests the practicality of this model for social intervention. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khstper.rtf

Stress & Stressors
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A 10 page research paper that offers an overview on stress and stress factors or stressors. This examination of stress, first of all, defines what is meant by "stress," and what factors contribute to the perception of stress as experienced by the individual, such as cultural differences, personality traits, and social factors such as working environment and personal relationships. Then, a closer look is offered at the fact that stress can have both positive and negative effects. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khstres2.rtf

Stress Agents: Literature Review
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses stress agents as they relate to second- hand smoke adolescent marijuana use; unemployment (women); alcoholism in fathers; and excessive clutter. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCStrsA.rtf

Stress and the Emergency Medical Technician
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81 pages. This literature review covers articles not only about Emergency Medical Technicians but firefighters and paramedics as well. Articles on Critical Incident Stress Debriefings are included and information on the effects of mass casualty incidents. Bibliography lists 81 sources.
Filename: JAemtstr.rtf

Structural Analysis of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
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A 4 page paper assessing the case of Client X, a 52-year-old Puerto Rican American woman having difficulty dealing with the absence of the traditional Hispanic extended family support structure so closely attached to the Hispanic culture. Unmet expectations can be devastating for the individual taken unaware. Client X should be able to examine and rationalize events and conditions and be able to accept things as they are, but she first will need to discover her own expectations and their origins. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSsocTheoInd.rtf

Structural Family Therapy - Minuchin's "Dance" Applied
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A 10 page paper that examines the techniques used in the structural family therapy model developed by Salvador Minuchin and explores how these techniques are being applied in the field of psychology. Included are the successes these techniques have achieved as well as a look at the therapy's weaknesses and limitations. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: LCFamily.doc

Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism and an Analysis of the College Classroom
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This 5 page paper takes the sociological concepts and uses them to explain the college classroom. Both manifest and latent functions are duly noted. No bibliography.
Filename: SA217sym.rtf

Structural Inequality And Diversity
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This 25 page paper is comprised of two parts. The major portion discusses the history of structural inequality, how systems of oppression and inequality are created and perpetuated, the systemic nature of inequality, and the value of diversity. The second and shorter part of the paper discusses structural inequality and communication skills. In this section, the writer focuses on the education system. Numerous examples are provided throughout the paper as are statistical data when available. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Structural-Functionalism
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This 9 page paper explores this sociological school of thought with its roots in the theories of Durkheim and Spencer. Newer contributors such as Merton and Parsons are highlighted. Systems theory is discussed. Criticisms of the position are noted, but many reasons are given to support the credibility of the functionalist perspective. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA020SF.rtf

Structuration
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14 pages in length. To live within a given society is to conform to the inherent structural components as dictated by the culture that governs the society. Anthony Giddens' theory of structuration illustrates how social and political structure is an ever-evolving entity whose composition cannot be relied upon to remain stagnant; rather, this structure must be looked at from a perspective of theoretical dichotomies that require reconciliation, not the least of which includes agency/structure, subjective/objective, and micro/macro angles. Noting how social practices are "ordered across space and time" (Giddens, 1986, p. 2), the theorist points to the inescapable correlation between agent and collective sum of society whereby agency and structure are equally influenced and addressed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCStructuration.rtf

Structure Of Society And Patterns Of Social Interact
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A 5 page paper that discusses how studying macrosociology and microsociology helps one understand the structure of society and patterns of social interaction. Each term is defined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGsoc4.wps

Struggle Between Good and Evi
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A 10 page research paper/essay that discusses this topic. The struggle between good and evil has been omnipresent in human history and continues to be so. Is this because both good and bad people exist or is it because specific circumstances can elicit a struggle between good and evil in individuals. The discussion supports the latter interpretations and will, first of all, explore what is meant by "evil" and how it is conceptualized. Then, this writer/tutor argues that evil is an inherent part of the nature of every human being and this factor is manifested in human behavior when it is triggered by all-too typical reactions to specific social circumstances. The paper draws heavily on The Lucifer Effect by Philip Zimbardo. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khsgezim.rtf

Stuart Hall: Encoding/Decoding
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This 5 page paper explains Stuart Hall's theories of encoding and decoding of communications, and uses this model to analyze the Geico gecko advertising campaign. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVGGecko.rtf

Student Discipline In Residence Halls / Emerging Issues in a Changing Nation
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A 10 page paper that considers the issues related to student discipline in dormitory settings and considers problematic elements like drug and alcohol use, vandalism, date rape, racial differences and issues related to sexual orientation as they pertain to dormitory life and discipline. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Dormit.wps

Studs Terkel’s Jack Currier: “Working”
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A 5 page paper which examines the individual Jack Currier in Studs Terkel’s “Working.” The paper also incorporates the Phenomenological Model Of Work and Culture provided in a fax from the student. Source for this unknown. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAwork4.rtf

Study Feasibility and Proposal
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A 7 page term paper proposal for a quantitative analysis class proposing a statistical analysis of traffic deaths in which alcohol is a factor. Specifically, the study will investigate alcohol's influence in fatal crashes as it relates to speed, sex, time of day and age. All data will come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA); the study will consider only the data reported for 2005. This study is expected to demonstrate that younger drivers are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes when alcohol is a factor. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSstatsAlcWrks.rtf

Subculture of Violence: Reducing Subculture Crime Among Today's Youth
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A 6 page discussion of the factors which interplay in subculture crime. Identifies three premises that in order for crime to exist among our nation's youth there must be a motivated offender, a ready target, and the absence of a capable guardian. Identifies the media as playing a large role in shaping each of these factors. Concludes that greater parental and societal involvement with our youth is the only means of reducing subculture crime. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPsubcul.wps

Subcultures in American Culture
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An 8 page paper which examines the characteristics and conditions of American subcultures and discusses why subcultures developed and continue to exist today. Specifically considered are the Mafia, Crips, greasers, and Amish subcultures. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TGamersub.rtf

Substance Abuse And Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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A 9 page paper. Cognitive behavior therapy joins two effective approaches, cognitive therapy and behavior therapy, with the objective of changing both the individual's thinking patterns and the habitual behavioral reactions to certain internal and external stimuli. All three of these models have been found to be successful in treating a plethora of conditions. At least one research study concluded that combining cognitive behavior therapy with family based therapy was even more effective in reducing substance abuse among adolescents. But, why is it that the research reports different results when the same approach is used to treat substance abuse? This essay concludes with an answer to this question. Includes half-page abstract. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGsubcbt.rtf

Substance Abuse and Crime: Psychological and Sociological Explanations
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A 4 page discussion of the root causes of substance abuse and the unfortunate correlation of crime. The author discusses major theories from the literature. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: PPdrgAb3.rtf

Substance Abuse and Social Problems
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A 20 page research study that looks at the issue of substance abuse and correlating social problems, like teen pregnancy, crime, increased welfare costs and the cost not only to the individual and family, but cost to society as well. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: Subso.wps

Substance Abuse Counseling For Diverse Populations
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A 5 page paper that begins with results of a study regarding access to treatment for certain racial/ethnic groups. The next issue discussed has to do with the counselor's cultural competence when working with diverse populations. The writer discusses issues regarding counseling the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered populations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGsbabcl.rtf

Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
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A 12 page paper that explores present treatments for substance abuse. The paper is a discussion and comparison of twelve-step programs, individual therapy, family system therapies, and group therapies--but focuses primarily on the synthesis of these treatment programs, which mirrors current practice. The paper also provides statistics from several comparative analyses on the success of these program types. Bibliography lists twelve sources.
Filename: Subabuse.wps

Substance Abuse: Impact On Families
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A 9 page paper that investigates substance abuse and its impact on families. The writer reports data comparing the rate of substance abuse in the U.S. between the 1960s and the 1990s, the impact on children when a parent is a substance abuser, the concept of screening by the primary care physician and the role nurses play. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGsubab3.wps