Sound Wars: Which New Technology Will Succeed?
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A 7 page research paper that examines the current technological innovations to the home recording industry. The writer examines several digital formats including MiniDiscs and recordable CDs as well as discussing the factors that will affect which format eventually will prevail. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 90record.rtf

Television/ Ideology, Globalization and Audience Reception
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A 7 page research paper that examines the topic of television, particularly comedies, and how the spread of this medium can be seen as fulfilling the predictions of cultural commentator Marshall McLuhan. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 99sesst.wps

Book Analysis / Understanding Media
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An 8 page paper giving a critical review of Marshall McLuhan's Understanding Media. The writer describes McLuhan's theories and argues critical points.
Filename: McLuhan.wps

Becoming Literate / Dr. Marie M. Clay and Her Contributions to Literacy Education
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A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the life and writings of Clay as they relate to literacy education since the 1960s. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Marclay.wps

Literacy in the Science Classroom
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An 8 page research paper on the integration of language and literacy in the science classroom. The writer gives background into the educational approach, as well as providing a wide range of activities currently being used by teachers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Literacy.wps

Literature and Student Literacy
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8 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the importance of well-constructed literature curricula in improving student literacy. Examples of goals for teachers to pursue are provided as are techniques, and recommended readings. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Literedu.wps

Techniques for Increasing Literacy
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A short 4 page review of literature discussing ways for teachers to increase early childhood literacy. Included in the discussion are such techniques as : read-alouds, teaching Braille and sign language to all students, and more. Adult literacy and relevant techniques are mentioned as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Literart.wps

Grade 1 / Word Recognition Lesson Plan
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5 pages in length. Study includes a research background relating to phonics/direct skills instruction vs. whole language. Offers a lesson plan using the long and short 'o' sounds as an example of integrating the two approaches to reading instruction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Wordrec.rtf

Speech Analysis / John F. Kennedy
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5 pages analyzing J.F.K.'s 'remarks on church and state'-- The writer examines from a communications perspective how Kennedy used persuasive techniques to make his words and presentation more effective. Sociocultural roles, empathy, and even Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs are among the many keywords mentioned in the body of this well-written analysis. No Bibliography.
Filename: Jfkspeec.rtf