Thinking Research Papers Samples For Students

- Linear and Non-linear devices
A linear electrical component is an electrical element that has a linear relationship between current and voltage in a circuit. Examples include resistors, capacitors and inductors.
Non-linear electrical elements do not have a linear relationship between the current and voltage. An example is a diode where the current is a non-linear function of the voltage.
The load line analysis is a graphical analysis of the characteristics of non-linear electronic circuits to show the constraints that is placed on the non-linear devices by the rest of the circuit.
Using a simple diode (a non-linear electronic device) Continue reading...

False memory amounts to fabricated or distorted recollection of events that never happened in the first place. It is believed that memory is a recollection of things that happened in the past, accurately documenting them, storing them and making them available for remembering any time. A twist is brought in when false memory is put into perspective. This then makes memory get prone to fallacies (Frankel 1993). False memory is common among very many people and can range from mere curiosity to just developing thoughts about something that never happened but one which a person becomes certain it happened. Continue reading...

Answer A)

Revenue/Operating Expenses/Operating Income/Net Income Analysis:
Referring to the previous five year financial statements of the company from the year 2009-2013, the revenue of the company has increased consistently over the years from $197 Millin during 2009 to $419 Million during 2013. However, as displayed in the graph below, the trend in net income has been downside-up. The Net income of the company reduced significantly during 2009 -2011 from $82 Million (2009) to $53 Million (2011).
Interestingly, the reason for fall in net income during those years was significant increase in operating expenses. For Instance, during 2011, operating expenses accounted Continue reading...

Introduction

Research, according to Burns and Grove (2011), means to examine carefully. In essence, it is a diligent, systematic study, which refines or validates existing knowledge or develops new knowledge. Planning, organization and persistence are the key underpinnings of a diligent and systematic study. The main objective of nursing research is to develop an empirical body of knowledge for this profession. In addition, Burns and Grove (2011) contend that reading and critiquing research studies requires learning of new terms, understanding the steps of the research process and applying a variety of analytical skills. This paper critiques a study conducted by Continue reading...

English

- Introduction
The cooperation and efforts of people towards the implementation of viable projects aids in the development of entire society. It is through voluntary participation of duties that reflects the dedication and capabilities of students towards societal-oriented empowerment. The majority of community services are instituted through forced parameters laid down by various agencies such as learning institutions. Such agencies gauge the well-being of participants through evaluating their skills towards serving the community. Most importantly, the agencies examine the voluntary aspects and overall performance of the participants in the community services. The importance of community services to the students Continue reading...

Abstract

An increasing number of studies have examined and evaluated the merits of relaxed based and prescriptive stress control methods as applied in various environmental settings. Stress management methods such as cognitive strategies, biofeedback, meditation and muscle relaxation have been educated to various people as a form of reducing subjective and psychological distress. Such strategies focus their attention exclusively on the provision of skills to people individually. The skills assist in the recognition of stress and information regarding how to cope with it in a health promotion perspective. Accordingly, stress management is an effective preventive measure that the human resource Continue reading...

When many people think of satire, they understand that it is a subversive approach to a certain social or political issue through the use of irony. Works like the Earl of Rochester’s “A Satire Against Reason and Mankind,” Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal or John Dryden’s MacFlecknoe all make fun of some perceived failing of its audience, whether it be the “Satire’s poking fun at rationalism and reason, Swift’s pointing out of the problems facing Ireland as a result of English ignorance, or Dryden’s ridiculing of his contemporaries’ inadequate literary criticism. However, to Continue reading...

Like the old saying goes, “Cleanliness is next to godliness,” but at what point does cleaning and being tidy cross the line into mental illness? Likewise, while a large percentage of the population may admit to being a little superstitious and many hotels don’t include a 13th floor, at what point does certain superstitious beliefs and behaviors turn into compulsions or behaviors that must be carried out or else the individual is unable to proceed throughout his or her day? To an outsider, it may appear like a nonsense disease with behaviors that should be easy to curtail Continue reading...

Article Summary: Rorschach Measures of Cognition

A group of researchers, Raeanne C. Moore, Donald J. Viglione, Irwin S. Rosenfarb, Thomas L. Patterson, & Brent T. Mausbach, conducted a study on measures of cognition associated with functional disability of the schizophrenics. American Psychological Association published in their journal “Psychological Assessment, (Vol. 25, No. 1, 253–263)” in the year 2013, this study (Rorschach Measures of Cognition Relate to Everyday and Social Functioning in Schizophrenia) with conceptual framework, the rationale, the research, the results and conclusions. The study is a scholarly work with plausible, useful and applicable findings that can help the practitioners and researchers in the management Continue reading...

I have chosen to discuss Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. Gardner says that intelligence is the ability of a person to understand the world around them and also to solve all kinds of issues including environmental, cultural social ones. According to his theory, "we have eight different forms of intelligence, each relatively independent from the others: musical, bodily, kinesthetic, logical-mathematical, linguistic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalistic"(367). There is also the 9th intelligence that he presents. It is the ability to be sensitive to have a deeper devotion to understanding the tenets of human existence. This intelligence goes Continue reading...

ABSTRACT

The term utility in economics is defined as the satisfaction or fulfillment an individual gets from consuming a certain good or a service. Utility is one of the major subjects used in understanding consumer behavior in economics. Utility of a good is usually expressed as a function of only the amount of that particular good. However, utility cannot be measured quantitatively and therefore it is a subjective concept depending on each individual. Some economists have argued that utility can be measured in utils but this unit of measurement is not quite clear and also it is not recognized universally. Continue reading...

For a long time, Australopithecus afarensis was considered as the earliest known bipedal hominid. This made this species, which was dated to have existed around 3.5 million years ago, the oldest member of the human clan. However, the discovery of the species, Australopithecus anamensis pushed the age of the bipedal hominids further back by around 600000 years (Tomasik, 2002).

History of the Discovery of Australopithecus anamensis

In 1965, the first fossilized specimen of A. anamensis was discovered by a research team from the Harvard University in the Kanapoi region that lies on the west of Lake Turkana in Kenya. Although at that time the fossil, which Continue reading...

Cognitive development is the growth and materialization of the ability of a child to be actively involved in thinking and reason independently. It also involves the emergence of the child’s ability to comprehend the events in the surrounding environment (John, 2008). It focuses on the ability to process information, learn a new language, problem solving ability, the process of mental development and the perception the child has towards the world. The study of the process of cognitive thinking has a myriad of applications in the engineering of education systems. Appreciating how a child’s brain works helps curriculum Continue reading...

As early as Biblical times, dreams have been given a special place; in ancient Egypt, Joseph’s interpretation of pharaoh’s dreams had awarded him an honorary place among his advisors, and was said to have saved Egypt from starvation.
Working with dreams in therapy implies a belief that that dreams are meaningful and provide added value to the therapeutic process. Studies have shown that dreams can be influenced by a certain psychopathology, and that their content and patterns (e.g. recurring dreams, nightmares) reflect a person’s wellbeing (Pesant & Zadra, 2004).

The Nature of Dreams

Dreams can be defined as “hallucinatory subjective experiences” Continue reading...

Canada is a multicultural area, which has the different sense background, of religious, racial, and cultural festivity. This is notable through the Canadian government adoption of the Multiculturalism policy, in the 1970-80s. This placed the Canadian government, as being the multiculturalism ideology instigator, due to its public prominence on the articulating the social significance of immigration. Therefore, placing the Royal Commission in Canada, dealing with Biculturalism and Bilingualism, often to be referred in multiculturalism as being; the modern political wakefulness derivation.
"Multiculturalism" as a term, has been used by Canadians both descriptively, what is seen as a fact sociologically Continue reading...

Analysis of Company Audit-Risk Using Financial Analysis Tools

Audit risk occurs when an auditor makes an unqualified report of the company’s state of affairs. This results when he or she omits information that is significant in the procedure. An individual could make an error or fraud, thus causing the misstatement (DiGabriele, 2010). These threats are categorized into inherent, detection and control risks.
Financial analysis is the process of collecting, selecting, evaluating, and interpreting financial information of a company. This is significant in making investment and financial conclusions (Lanier & Saini, 2008). The analyzed data are used for internal activities of the organization such as appraising employee performance. Continue reading...

Introduction

Human Relations implies the study of human problems and issues that occurs in the professional and interpersonal relations. It focusses on the analysis of human behaviour and aims at the betterment of interpersonal relationships among employees. The study of human relations involves understanding of the ways in which people satisfy their needs of growth and accomplish their career goals within the organisation (Dalton, 2010). An important aspect in this case is the fact that employees’ personal life that they have outside their workplace has a crucial impact on their performance at the workplace.
It has been observed that there Continue reading...

Introduction

Suicide refers to acts where people willingly end their own lives. Suicide may be self-inflicted or assisted. The perspectives to which people perceive acts of suicide vary according to religion and culture that is enjoyed by people in any given society. For instance, many western mainstream religions such as Christianity and Judaism tend to perceive suicide as an undesirable act that is caused by mental illnesses. However, certain cultures that uphold personal choices can make suicide more understandable and even in some situations honorable such as in cases where a person or a community is facing imminent persecution. Some Continue reading...

The mind and body problem has originated with Rene Descartes. The function of the mind is to think while the body occupies space. The mind as a thinking matter and the body is the extended matter, respectively. There are two ways between the two distinct types of matter; certainly, the mind affects the body through action and the body affects the mind through perception. In information philosophy, the mind is viewed as immaterial information in the brain, an information processor biologically. For example, the hardware is the brain and mind is the software. It implies that the mind is Continue reading...

Business Leader

Introduction
A business leader can be described as an individual who influences others to willingly pursue organizational objectives or diligently perform any outlined duties and responsibilities. Business leaders are expected to exhibit unique values and attributes like skills, knowledge, character, ethics, values and beliefs that distinguish them from their subordinates. Such unique traits bring the leader role in an effective leader. A manager without the outlined attributes and one without the relevant skills of demystifying him or her as a leader may become effective as a result of experience. Donald Trump is an American icon in the business world. Continue reading...

Article on Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Learning resource needs of UK NHS support staff

What is the purpose of this article? What is your evidence for suggesting this is the purpose? If it is not overtly stated, then what do you think the author’s purpose was?
The purpose of the article is to show the extent in which technology is being used as well as to create awareness amongst staff about the opportunities for development that are available. This is evident owing to the fact that the article on “Learning resource needs of UK NHS support staff” identifies it as an important element for the support staff. Furthermore, the article identifies that Continue reading...

I chose this question because, despite critical thinking being encouraged in most instances, the issue of ethics should be given consideration. While analyzing an idea critically, it is important to consider if the thought is ethically acceptable.

Website article

Paul, Richard. "Ethics Without Indoctrination." The Critical Thinking Community (2010): 1-3.
http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/ethics-without-indoctrination/494
In this journal article done by Richard Paul, the main idea is incorporating critical thinking in educational systems in an ethical manner. This work was first published in 1988 originally by Educational Leadership. Richard has been a lecturer in re-known universities and has written more articles on critical thinking Continue reading...

Interviews

Interview with Spiritual Leader
The results of the interview with a Catholic priest is presented below. The discussion was a longer one, but only the responses most pertinent to the topic are included in the following sections. “I” refers to Interviewer while “SL” refers to the priest or spiritual leader.

I: Are you familiar with the case of Dax Cowart and Terri Schindler Schiavo?

SL: Yes. I have followed Terri’s case on TV and I watched the documentary about Dax. Their cases have also been discussed by the book of McDougall & Gorman (2008).

I: What can you say about their injuries?

SL: They suffered so much even during the treatment stage. If I can remember correctly, Dax had to undergo Continue reading...

Communication Self-Concept Paper

The world in which we live undergoes quick successive changes. One aspect that helps individuals to cope with the rapidly changing world entails the concept of understanding human communication. Understanding communication provides individuals with skills and insights for everyday contexts and contents drawing from the many sources of communication we are exposed to like the videos, other cultures and academic scholarly works.
Human communication remains complex and draws from a variety of backgrounds. It focuses on several dimensions including cultural diversities, role and sexuality of gender and the effects of technology and social media. For effective communication, in various Continue reading...

Moral development over an individual’s lifespan remains a major topic of interest for psychologists. There are many theories that have been developed over time but one of the most well-known was developed by Lawrence Kohlberg. Kohlberg expanded the work of Jean Piaget and modified it to explain moral reasoning and how it develops. While Piaget described a process of moral development that occurred in only two stages, Kohlberg’s theory grew to include six stages within three different levels. Kohlberg proposed three these six stages and three levels that moral reasoning was a process that continued through an Continue reading...

Interview A Senior CitizenName:Institutional Affiliation:

Q: How many siblings do you have?
A: 7

Q: How long were your parents married?

A: 48 years
Q: Did most of the members of your family live in good health into their old age?
A: Relatively. My sister died of a heart attack when she was 40 and my father struggled with high blood pressure but for the most part we are healthy. We work out a lot. My mom tried to feed us healthy and teach us how to cook healthy. My dad encouraged us to stay active.

Q: Did you like school? How was school for you?

A: I did not like school. It was boring, I felt it was a waste Continue reading...

Hewlett Packard Company (HP) is an American multinational corporation founded by William Hewlett and Dave Packard in 1939 and incorporated in 1947 in California. The company is a provider of computer hardware, soft ware and IT services. Its main products include HP desktops and laptops, HP printers, HP servers and HP enterprise software. It also provides technology consultancy and outsourcing to businesses, states and organizations. Thus, the company falls under Information and Communication Industry. It main competitors in this industry include International Business Machine Corporation (IBM), Dell Corporation, Cisco Systems, Apple Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Xerox Corporation and NCR Corporation.
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This paper is an analysis of the papers published by renowned authors discussing their approach and stance towards logic and rationality. This paper aims to compare the work of 4 renowned authors to come to a comprehensive understanding of the philosophy of logic and rationality and how it can be interpreted differently in different situations as according to the context and the play of words and other linguistic tools. The four renowned authors whose work will be up for comparison and evaluation in this research paper include the likes of Willard Van Orman Quine and his paper titled “Two Continue reading...

The institution

All the mental processes, which occur in human organism, are the most popular themes in many popular scientific reports. There are a lot of theories some of them are mythic, some anatomically proved, but there is no doubt, that learning takes place in the brain cortex. There is great number of neurons, which are joining together with the use of synapses. The groups of these cells with a same function form areas which are responsible for all the various kinds of learning. For instance, there are specific places for reasoning, analyzing, logical thinking. Other parts of the brain provide Continue reading...

- Introduction
Motivation is a behavioral concept used to illustrate momentary effects of administration of a conditional operation. A motivating operation was initially developed in order to show the results of changing the normal conditions of an organism by either increasing or reducing the operant can either increase or reduce its effectiveness. Motivation can therefore be defined as a measure of effectiveness on change of amount of a reinforcer. This operation affect whether an organism wants or does not want a stimulus. Motivating operations that result increase of effectiveness of a stimuli are referred to as establishing operations (EO). Continue reading...

I. That Milne was a children’s book writer and an adult philosopher
- People in their eighties are still reading his books.
- His quotations are all over the net on adult websites.
- His writing was used in the “Tao of Pooh,” and the “Te of Piglet,” by Benjamin Hoff, in a serious philosophical discussion for adults.
- Milne was reported not to even LIKE children that much, and he let his own be raised mostly by a nanny.
- Milne was very distressed over his success from the book as he considered himself an adult writer Continue reading...

Does God Exist

Does God Exist
Wars have been fought in the names of deities, maladies and weather patterns have caused humans to cry out in praise and condemnation of the divine, and through all that has been endured since the beginning of mankind’s reign the presence of a higher power has always been present, if not in deed then in thought. There has always been that burning need to believe in something, to strive for an answer to life that cannot be grasped by human understanding alone, but must instead be taken on faith where reason does not extend. This Continue reading...

Executive Summary

The report is based on financial analysis of American Express for the purpose of providing recommendation to the investors over stock purchase. We initiated the analysis process by conducting the horizontal analysis of the financial statements of the company where we found that although the increase in revenue figures and operating income were less than that in year 2012, but the company was successful in increasing its net income by 19.57% this year courtesy lower interest expenses and other expenses.
As for the ratio analysis, we found that over the year, the company has improved profitability and better solvency Continue reading...

Abstract

The Altar basin found in the north western Sonora of Mexico, is a known subsidiary basin forming the present inactive part of the Colorado River delta. The sedimentary records of this basin show how the delta upgraded over a late Miocene. A structurally distinct aquatic basin at the northern end of the Gulf of California is found. Our interpretation of outcrop data, and information from exploratory wells, as well as analog seismic lines of Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), and magnetic and gravity explorations from various sources pointed to the existence of three sedimentary sequences, which can be related at Continue reading...

One of the most complicated machines in the world is human brain. Human beings have often pondered about its complexity and the beauty of its functioning. Man wanted to create an object that can think as similar as man. An object which can replicate the functioning of the human brain and give out the desired results. This innocuous desire of man has been the stepping stone for inventing a branch of study- Artificial Intelligence.
The name as it seems, is not a very new concept. It has been in the minds of people ever since they began thinking. The Continue reading...

Introduction

Education is the development of the individual’s mind, body and soul. The aim of education is thus increasing the mental ability through knowledge, understanding and analysis, improving the physical standards through a regimen of exercise and above all the spiritual uplift of the soul through the inculcation of good values. The importance of physical activities and sports is recognized well at the school level. Sports are believed to prepare an alert mind and also enhance the power of the brain. It is a general belief that in higher education physical training and sports is not all that important. Continue reading...

Importance of Love in Love is Not All and Since feeling is First

“Love” is probably the most frequent and debatable topic as being identified in the arena of poetry. The majority of the best and extremely renowned poets have presented expressed their thoughts regarding love by means of their poems. It is the actual reason that makes the poetry rich and unique. Many of the poets portray the same issue, but they convey its significance with an entirely different viewpoint. Every poet explains love through his unique style and communicates his emotions and concepts involving love in an entirely imaginative and impressive way. There is an example of two poems written Continue reading...

Michelangelo Buonarroti and Gianlorenzo Bernini are among the best known artist who curved the statue of David. Michelangelo’s Statue of David is thought to come its completion at around 1504 (Lieberman, Ralph, 11). This is the most acknowledge works of the high Renaissance Period. On the other hand Benini’s David is thought to come to its completion at around 1623-1624. This is one of the sculpture that was fourth to be commissioned as life sized statue by Cardinal Borghese. It is therefore worth examining the two statues of David brought by the two artists to find out Continue reading...

Introduction

The society is composed of people who differ in opinions and various ways of doing things within the society. For the majority, people tend to agree on how people should behave and think for the sake of community’s solidarity. However, there also exists a section of the community that believes that rules are there to be broken and so they should constantly live their lives either thinking outside the box or without a box. Out of these perceptions came people referred to as mavericks and nonconformists. Nonconformists are those who’s thinking and behavior out rightly express their Continue reading...

Abstract

Cognitive psychology entails the processes of learning and thinking and eventual improvement of one’s existence and understanding in the long-term. Some of the items that are studied under cognitive psychology include perception, memory, language and thinking. As humans we receive a lot of sensory information and hence rely on our brains to process this information and that directly affects how we behave. Through advancement in technology, understanding cognitive psychology has become easy and, therefore, utilizing its benefits. Perceptions and conceptions enable us to understand ourselves. Appreciating one’s strengths leads to the process of improving on one’s Continue reading...