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Islam and the Media, 2006.
A review of three Islamic websites.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper reviews and discusses three websites in an attempt to understands how the media portrays Islam. The purpose of the paper is to help the world understand that the idea that Islam is a religion of terrorists, is a baseless accusation. According to the paper, only 2% of Muslims support terrorism.
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"Some other features such as Hawza which refers to Advanced learning are also available for those who wish to continue learning about Islam on a higher level. Since our main topic was media's handling of Islam, I browsed the library to find out if they had material concerning this important issue. Surprisingly my search generated a lot of haphazard results. I couldn't understand how I was supposed to look for this important topic if it doesn't appear in my search. I was seriously disappointed because a site that claim to contain information on Islam and boasts a large collection of articles and books should have had some articles dealing with this burning issue. Even the term terrorism which is closely aligned to what I needed to know about media and Islam, produced only three results- two of which were not even related to terrorism. Quick links also pointed to some very basic information about Islam and its two sects. "
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Causes of Eating Disorders, 2007.
This paper explores the relationship between the mass media and eating disorders.
1,824 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines the direct and indirect causes of eating disorders, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the mass media and eating disorders. The researcher hypothesizes that the mass media has a direct effect on eating disorders, contributing to more frequent and severe eating disorders among all age groups, populations' subtypes and genders. The paper explores the issue and concludes that people are increasingly internalizing images presented in the media. The paper contends that the media should be held directly accountable for increases in eating disordered behavior among all populations.
Outline:
Overview Eating Disorders
Psychopathology of Eating Disorders
Media's Influence on Eating Disorders
Social Agents Responsible for Eating Disorders
Summary of Research on Eating Disorders
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"Eating disorders generally refer to a range of disordered patterns associated with eating. Eating disorders generally encompass a wide range of activities and diseases including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and obesity (Levine, Smolak & Striegel-Moore, 1996). Theorists and psychologists have long researched the subject of eating disorders in an attempt to discern the direct and indirect causes of eating disorders among all populations, including children, adolescents, teens and adults."
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Teaching English as a Second Language, 2007.
This paper discusses the best way to impart a second language through a content-based and communicative immersion approach.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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In this article the writer discusses that unlike teaching a student how to diagram a cell in biology class or how to deconstruct a poem in English class, the aim of foreign language education is not simply to teach students how to learn, but to impart a functional skill. This is especially true in English as a Second Language (ESL) education, where the students are acquiring a language that may become their primary language in their education or in their workplace. The writer points out that it is critical that students acquire language vocabulary that is likely to be useful for them in their daily lives, and that the students are quickly immersed in the language in a way that replicates their exposure to the language in daily life. In this paper, the writer looks at the communicative language teaching (CLT) approach, which stresses the fact that students learn to communicate through the action of communicating without merely learning about communicating in that language.
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"Unlike a purely structuralist approach to teaching language that stresses learning foreign grammar structures in isolated and often unnatural ways, the technique of language content-based immersion exposes students to a new language in a holistic fashion. Even a successful structuralist method, such as the audiolingual method, in which the foreign language lessons are arranged on grammatical principles but in which the students are not responsible for any metalanguage tends to isolate grammatical principles from one another in a way that is not commensurate with how students are exposed to language in the lived environment outside of the classroom, and also tends to isolate acquiring vocabulary through intuition from correct grammatical usage. In contrast, communicative orientation in language teaching, with a student-focused perspective, is more evident in a content-based immersion approach. Such an approach encourages students use new expressions to impart their desired meaning in a way that enables them to truly communicate what they want to say in a given situation, rather than replicate the language patterns of a teacher by rote. A communication-focused approach also breaks down possible inhibitions about using the second language and making mistakes, as sometimes the English language is not even the main focus of the classroom, merely communicating something interesting about another subject."
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The Media and Elections, 2007.
An analysis of Thomas E. Patterson's argument as presented in his book "Out of Order."
1,414 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses how Patterson posits that the role of the media in elections has shifted from that of reporter or even news analyst, to playing the role of "go-between" between voter and candidate. He suggests that the media has come to dominate people's access to the politicians and their views and in the process has colored what the voters hear, changing the very nature of American elections.
We live in a capitalistic society, and it is not the media's job to discern the truth or falsity of any politician's actions or statements. Patterson concludes that responsibility for interpreting what they read and hear ultimately falls on the voters' shoulders.
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"Patterson points out that media coverage of politicians tends to be negative. This in itself might not be bad, as voters need to know about serious problems in a politician's stance, and it is important to evaluate the character of the people we put in power. However, Patterson reports a bias in this pattern of reporting. As a candidate is perceived to be a likely winner, positive reports in the media tend to rise. As a candidate is perceived to be a likely loser, negative reports in the media tend to rise (pp. 118-120)."
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The Clinician and the Client, 2007.
This paper examines the topic of psychotherapy and looks in particular at the relationship between clinician and client.
2,127 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the clinician/client relationship, created through the use of psychotherapy, is highly important when it comes to bringing about a radical transformation within the client. The writer points out that with reflective listening, the client is made to understand his/her problems from the bottom up and thus be convinced that the clinician truly cares about his or her mental predicament. In addition, the writer shows that reflective listening also creates a kind of symbiotic balance in which both client and clinician exist and function as one entity. With motivational interviewing, the process is relatively identical except for the direct focus upon creating motivation for positive change within the client. Thus, the writer demonstrates that psychotherapy, especially when based on the client-centered techniques of reflective listening and motivational interviewing, can bring about dramatic change in a person and result in a much better lifestyle for the client, yet only when the clinician is highly-skilled in the art of human relationships.
Outline:
General Definition
Psychotherapy--The Clinician Viewpoint
The Client Viewpoint
Client-Centered Psychotherapy
Reflective Listening
Motivational Interviewing
Conclusion
References
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"For the clinician, whether a psychotherapist or a psychiatrist, there are three main goals to be accomplished during a session or a series of sessions with a client. First, the clinician must do everything within his/her ability to alleviate psychological pain which often comes in the form of distressing feelings or emotions, such as anxiety or depression, or in the form of symptoms like phobia, obsessions, compulsions, inhibitions, panic attacks, psychologically-based physical problems, sexual problems and types of mental derangement which prevent the clinician from accomplishing any or all of these traits. Also, the clinician must be able to set the client at ease, either through emotional comfort or by creating a new sense of happiness in the areas which are disturbing to the client."
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Plagiarism, 2006.
This paper discusses the concepts of plagiarism and integrity.
1,573 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper offers a definition of plagiarism and discusses how two groups are particularly concerned with plagiarism of the written word; universities and the media. The paper discusses these two situations and presents an example of a journalist who was penalized for plagiarism. The paper examines how problems associated with plagiarism are complex and not as clear-cut as might be assumed. Different people may define plagiarism differently and the definition decides whether a person actually plagiarized or not. The paper concludes that educating students in depth about the nature of plagiarism and how to avoid it could be a good first step to allowing a university to deal effectively with the issue of plagiarism.
Outline:
Definition
Example
Plagiarism in College
Conclusion
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"Looking at various articles on the topic showed a variety of definitions. One writer said that academically, making an honest mistake does not constitute plagiarism. This writer defined plagiarism as a "dishonest process that requires a methodical approach of its own (Hinkson, 2002). Applying such a standard to the definition clarifies its status as intellectual theft and shows its relationship to other forms of theft, where the thief works from a plan and intends to steal."
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Punic War Propaganda, 2005.
This paper discusses the effectiveness of a propaganda poster from the Punic Wars.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that the Punic Wars were between Punic and Rome, starting in 264 B.C.E. and ending in 146 B.C.E., and were for control of the central Mediterranean Sea, which eventually resulted in Roman Empire's massive military forces subduing Carthage. The author points out a specific psychological poster made by the Romans, during the Punic Wars, to influence the Roman citizens as to the importance of the war and to imply that their participation in it would give them a sense of pride. The paper contends that this poster works because it neither belittles the enemy nor targets the wrong audience; rather, it correctly identifies its objective and glorifies its own resources instead of wrongly focusing on its enemy's attributes. The paper includes examples of Nazi and Japanese war propaganda.
Table of Contents
Punic Wars
War and Propaganda
The Selected Poster and Its Effectiveness
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"The use of this poster was all about manipulation of emotions. During the war, people are often confused as to how they should react to the situation. Sometimes the media with its various tactics steps in the picture to make people's decisions for them and to help them think in a certain manner. Their emotions are manipulated and use to politicians' advantage. We can better understand this by the help of another example. During the Nazi period, the German government wanted to win the support of nation on the issue of driving Jews out of the country and killing them. The government tried to play with the emotions of people by issuing a leaflet "The Girl You Left Behind"."
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Media and Adolescent Viewers, 2006.
A research proposal of the effects of the media on adolescent viewers.
999 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This research study analyzes the effects of media on adolescent viewers. In particular the research attempts to determine what, if any, forms of censorship may be necessary to limit adolescent access to overtly violent or sexual media images. It also discusses what psychological and physical effects such images have on adolescent viewers, both in the short term and the long term.
Table of Contents:
Synopsis
Research Goals & Methods
Discussion
Overview of Major Issues
Literature and Historical Evidence
Sexual Harassment and Media
Violence and Media
Mass Media and Sexuality
Summary of Report
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"Cognitive social learning theory suggests that adolescents viewing negative, violent or overtly sexual behaviors in the media will mimic them when other more appropriate models are not available (Brown, 2002). Modeling also occurs when the model "is perceived as attractive" or when serving some functional values (Brown, 2002). If children are spending so much time in front of mass media images it is likely they will begin to form their own conclusions about what is and what is not appropriate."
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Admission Essay for Post Graduate Communication Studies, 2006.
An admissions essay for a graduate degree in communication studies.
776 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 27.95
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The paper is an admissions essay to gain entry to the graduate school for communication studies. The writer received a Bachelor of Arts degree in foreign trading from Beijing University and a master's degree in mass communication from Laurentian University. The writer describes how his professional experiences and real-world opportunities have served to further fuel his interest in cross-cultural communication.
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"Furthermore, to date, I have audited two courses in this department as non-degree seeker (Communication Systems/Practice and Communication with Organizational Publics); throughout these courses, I was highly impressed with the faculty members who were found to be nurturing and enthusiastic about the issues, and who represented a veritable real-world fountain of knowledge about the subject matter as well. The comprehensive curriculum provided at the University of California offers an innovative and interdisciplinary program that particularly appeals to me for this purpose since there is a distinct focus on the relationship between media and politics and what part each plays in bringing communications to the general public and how they tend to respond to such messages."
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Vivian Cook's Second Language User Model, 2005.
This paper discusses the application of Vivian Cook's second language user model to the acquisition of pragmatic competence in the teaching of second languages.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that the theory of multi-competence, developed and advocated by Vivian Cook, states that a human mind is potentially capable of possessing the linguistic competence of more than one language; thus, multilingual speakers are the norm. The author points out that, in terms of language teaching, the model of multi-competence can be applied mainly for an acquisition of sufficient grammatical competence, which apart from general data provision can be achieved through the setting of parameters. The paper relates that, since the primary goal of language teaching is to create successful L2 speakers, the teaching of pragmatic competence in a language should include cultural and inter-cultural studies, cognitive training and general input in that language.
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"Yet it is important to point out that the way these two grammars co-exist in the same mind also implies its mutual interference and interdependence: at a certain level of acquisition, the two grammars must form a single language system rather than two separated systems. Thus, multi-competent state of mind represents, in fact, not a mere combination of two monolingual systems but rather a single language system, which can be described as an indivisible linguistic unity. This statement can serve as an explanation for the fact that the vast majority of the second language (L2) learners even on the advanced level are not able to produce language in the same way the native speakers do, since the multilingual language users have several interrelated languages in mind: In short the state of mind of a multilingual language user is just different from that of a monolingual."
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A History of Couples on Television, 2006.
An examination of television couples and how their relationships reflect American society.
2,819 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper analyzes how people naturally seek out partners in an effort to be a part of a couple, and so they find other couples fascinating, watching them, observing them, and silently comparing their experiences together with their own. The paper examines how the history of couples on television, especially in America, serves as an intriguing study into American culture and values in general. The paper describes how couples on television have been portrayed differently over the decades as American beliefs and values have changed. The paper proposes that to study the history of couples on television is to study American attitudes toward a variety of social institutions and situations.
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"Perhaps the first famous television couple in America was the duo of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. Exploding onto American television screens in the early 1950s, Lucy and Desi were unique in that they not only played a married couple on television, but they were also married in real life (Douglas, 2003). Because of this real life connection, the Lucy and Desi duo was a particular source of fascination to the American public for many years. People wanted to watch Lucy and Desi to see not only what unbelievable exploits they would get into week after week, but to see if any part of their real life relationship was translated onto the television screen."
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Fox Television Network, 2006.
The impact that the Fox Television Network has had on broadcast television.
2,370 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper examines Fox Television Network and compares it to the three major networks in broadcast television, ABC, CBS and NBC. This network has produced a number of shows that have made television history. The paper looks at the history behind the formation of the network in 1986 by Rupert Murdoch, whose intention was to form an independent television network to compete with the three major networks, and the story behind its success. The paper also discusses Rupert Murdoch's background and his media company, Fox Corporation. Criticisms of Fox News Network and the Fox News Channel are also mentioned. The paper concludes that the network has a reach almost as great as the other three networks in terms of the amount of the country served and is certainly ahead of the smaller networks.
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" The Fox Television Network is often simply referred to as Fox, and the company and related companies are owned by the Fox Entertainment Group as part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. The network was launched in 1986 and has produced and shown a number of series since that time. The network took a long time to achieve sufficient standing to be considered a threat to the three major networks, meaning ABC, CBS, and NBC. Since the launch of Fox, two other national broadcast networks have been launched, UPN and the WB, or Warner Bros. Network. These companies are competing for audience and advertisers at the same time as broadcast television is losing audience to cable and other media, and many are uncertain of how long broadcast television will continue in its present form or what form it might take in the future."
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Skype, 2006.
An analysis of voice transmission communication, particularly the business aspects of Skype.
1,619 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses voice transmission communication, particularly the business Skype. The paper discusses the concept behind Skype, as well the strengths and weaknesses of the business. The paper goes on to discuss options for the growth of Skype in its industry.
Table of Contents:
Skype's Industry
Skype's Strengths
Skype's Weaknesses
The Current Business Model of Skype
Skype's Competitors and Their Strategies
Competitive Porces in Skype's Industry
Key Factors Contributing to Skype's Early Success
Skype's Strategic Options
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"Skype has no real competitors because it has not aligned itself with any one pay technology, namely telephone communications services, yet there are many similar offerings and in time there will likely be start ups who use similar protocols to create a user base of their own. Vonage could be called a competitor but only in the sense of its provision of VoIP yet, they have restricted themselves by limiting service here and still have a few issues to work out such as reliability of 911 services, as mentioned previously."
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Effects of Television Watching, 2006.
An examination of the benefits and detriments of watching too much television.
905 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The writer proposes that television can be used as an entertainment media, an educative tool or purely for escapism, and that it continues to be a central force in every household in the world. The paper discusses the debate on the benefits of television viewing, some lavishing their praise on the television for its role in promoting education and delivering entertainment, and others expressing their concern about the damaging negative influence that television exerts, particularly over the minds of the young people. The paper discusses the role of the television and the effects it has on society.
Outline:
Introduction
Educational Value
Television and Children
Obesity Risk
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Research has also linked TV viewing with obesity. Frank et.al (2003) analyzed the impact of TV watching and other forms of sedentary behavior and related it to obesity and diabetes 2 conditions among women. This comprehensive research conducted over a six-year period between 1992 and 1998 followed 50,277 women from 11 states. All the women were carefully chosen based on a BMI index less then 30 at the baseline and free from any health problems. At the end of the six years it was found that around 3757 representing 7.5% of the 50,277 women had become clinically obese and 1515 developed type 2 diabetes."
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Writing, 2006.
This essay explores the question, "why do I write?".
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that competent writing has become one of the most essential tools of contemporary life because of the demands of the email age and mass communication technology. The author points out that writing is much more than only a mode of communication with others because learning to write well means learning to express oneself, which becomes a means of finding out what you think and who you are. The paper relates that writer George Orwell provides some insight into creative expressive writing and the conflict, which often takes place in this writing process between the internal feeling and need for expression and the outer truth and reality.
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"Writing for advertising is essentially persuasive writing in that the object of this type of writing is to sell something or persuade people to buy. It is intended to evoke interest in some product, service or subject. This form of writing requires sensitivity and knowledge of the audience that one wishes to write for and influence. Secondly, it also requires a delicate and subtle use of language. Advertising language is often based on small and subtle nuances of language. Humor is often used as way of attracting an audience and getting the message across."
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Interpersonal Communication, 2006.
A discussion on the importance of interpersonal communication.
2,411 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The paper discusses how the importance of effective communication is immeasurable in the world of business and in personal life. The paper analyzes how communication skills can be crucial to the success of a business. The paper examines how even though people do learn to talk early in life, that does not mean that they also learn to communicate well. The paper explains that the process of getting the information from one person to another is a very complex process with many sources of potential error. The paper further explains how the communication process works, and what one can do to improve communication. The paper concludes that an effective communicator has a greater opportunity for becoming a success.
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"However, if an individual can develop the skills, that person has gained an ability to really understand another person. Of course, every person needs to be an effective sender of messages as well as an effective receiver. This also requires a focus on the other person. For example, it might be necessary to consider how the other person will react, what they will think, and what they will feel. This will often cause a sender to become aware of barriers that will prevent their message from being received. With an understanding of the barrier, the sender is then in a position to overcome it."
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Self Promotion, 2006.
This paper discusses self promotion as it relates to a marketing campaign.
1,148 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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The paper takes inspiration from the innovative and shrewd self promotional campaign of Donald Trump who chose the reality TV as his expression of self-promotion. This paper discusses the marketing and promotion of a new product. The writer's designer wear and fashion house emphasizes low budget, creative and innovative strategies of self-promotion and employs its mainstream finances on the product and diversity. This would, in the writer's opinion, yield far better results than high exhibition and hiking prices. The writer believes that the public is phenomenally influenced by innovative entertainment programs and industries with their own peculiar individuality. Therefore the writer intends to emphasize personal individuality at all costs.
Table of Contents:
Market Analysis
Self-Promotion Plan
Conclusion
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"Therefore there is a lot of room for innovation and creative thinking to completely curb the parasitical affects of seasonality in fashion market. Fashion in itself is broad avenue of inter related industry of glam, beautify, accessories, comfort and style. Therefore there are many related markets in the fashion industry and an entrepreneur can always expand their commodities, sometimes intimidating and sometimes complimenting other industries. Fashion industry has a considerably protracted life cycle; it has maximum sustainability and growth rate. Decline of such an ever evolving industry like fashion is hard to perceive. However, maturity which is an increased price competition is highly likely since new brands step in the emerging markets can maintain high profit margins. Fashion market can be colossally diversified and segmented into a vast range of foot wear, accessories, clothing, and cosmetics."
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Non-Verbal Communication, 2006.
This paper discusses variations in the meanings of non-verbal communication using examples primarily from China, the United States and Australia.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that a gesture of endearment in one place may be an insult in another, such as "touching gestures", which should be avoided in China where touching or prolonged bodily contact is not acceptable. The author points out many conflicting cultural meanings of gestures such as that the "V" for victory, popularized by Winston Churchill, has a negative connotation in European countries where the palm facing inward means, "Up your bum!" The paper relates that it is important to note the vast differences in non-verbal communication, to respect these differences and to avoid infringing on someone's personal space or beliefs.
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"Beckoning gestures, configurating ones hands while beckoning in China determines exactly what the person that is beckoning is trying to say. The writer reports that one should avoid using the index finger, palm up and toward you, in a back and forth curling motion toward your body because that is a gesture solely used toward animals .The open hand is used for pointing instead of using one finger like in the United States. In Chinese culture, the feet are considered dirty and should not be used in gestures."
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