Essays on Instrument

The oud is an object of fascination and wonder for the audience and one of desire and passion for the musician and artist. The instrument is ancient, always undergoing transition and has the potential to transcend political and spatial boundaries in the modern world. It is representative of the rich and diverse cultures that have shaped its modern forms and variations. The instrument is now being understood more in western countries and its influence on western music and musical instruments is undeniable. This paper will discuss the history of the instrument within the evolution of string instruments. It will ...

Introduction

Kora is a musical instrument that was used in the ancient times by rulers of West African Countries, and it is still utilized by the Mandinka people of West African countries. It compositions comprise of a large calabash that is half covered with a skin of a cow and consists of a long hardwood neck. The cow skin is strengthened by two handles that run under it and makes a double freestanding bridge. The composition of Kora Mamadou Kouyate makes it a diverse music instrument that does not fit into any category of music instruments but rather to many and is classified as a double bridge harp. ...

Problem

What is the problem the study was conducted to research? Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health issue. There is an increase in type 2 diabetes in African-Americans. Lack of knowledge in lifestyle and treatment interventions has led to the increase of T2DM in African-Americans. Type 2 Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, renal diseases and lower limb amputations. African-Americans having T2DM also suffer from high blood pressure and low glycemic levels in blood.

Why is the problem an important one for nursing to research?

Diabetes has become a serious health issue among the public. Registered nurses should have latest knowledge about different interventions for diabetes. The article is ...

Steel drums or what we called Steel Pan were originally created on the island of Caribbean, Trinidad in year 1930s.However, Steel Pan’s history can be traced back to the confined Africans who were brought to the islands during the 1700s (Steelpan-steeldrums-information.com par. 1). They had taken with them components of their Africa lifestyle such as the enjoying of hand percussion. 2). Hand drums are percussion at Africa called Membranophones. These drums became the main percussion gadgets in the yearly Trinidadian event festivities. In year 1877, the judgment English Government prohibited the playing of percussion in an effort ...

Slide 2: Bagpipes

Bagpipes fall in the aerophones class of musical instruments, which uses a source of constant air supply and enclosed reeds to produce sound notes, has historically been played in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, Europe and Caucasia. They trace the origins as far back as 1000 BC, in the Middle East. References to bagpipes have been unearthed, with evidence of Emperor Nero having been depicted playing a tibia in 2nd Century (Cannon, 2008). The arrival of the bagpipes in Europe is marked by their appearance in the continent’s iconography and art in the 13th century, before spreading to the ...

Introduction

A negotiable instrument is a document that guarantees payment to a specific person. The instrument must name the payee or otherwise indicate his identity. A negotiable instrument is transferable and in essence, it is a signed document with a promise to pay the holder of the document a given fixed amount of money at a specified date or on demand. Upon the transfer of the instrument, the legal title of the instrument is passed to the owner.

Promise and negotiable instruments

A negotiable instrument is a document used in contracts, and which guarantees the payment of a given sum of money unconditionally on demand or at a future date. It is a promise ...

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ABSTRACT

Studying of the outer space is called space science. The space exploration is the discovery and exploration of the outer space. The study of space is mainly done by the astronomers, later it was made as one of the divisions of space science. The astronomers explore the outer space with the help of the telescope. The physical explorations are conducted by the unmanned robotic probes and human space flight. In early centuries, the space race occurred between the Soviet Union and the United States of America during the period of cold war. The abstract of this research ...

For our music class, we had to attend a live Jazz concert. There were many several concerts, which we could choose from, both varied from on or off campus. The recommended concert that we chose for this this semester was on Thursday, November 13th in Gusman Concert Hall. We attended a “Jazz Vocal II Ensemble & Jazz Vocal III Ensemble”. The directors for this ensemble were Sherrine Mostin and Eliot Weeks. There were 2 Jazz Vocal Ensembles that consisted of different people playing and supporting during the concert. There is some information regarding these two excellent Ensembles Jazz Vocal III Ensemble ...

Introduction

James Webb’s Space Telescope referred to as the Mid-Infrared Instrument, or in other words, the MIRI, will show stars as well as galaxies in infrared light. The instrument is intended to play a vital role in NASA's space exploration (Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1). Information collected by the device will contribute to researches regarding the progression of the universe as well as the exploration for the first-ever occurrence of star creation, or "first light." The Space Telescope is under observation and improvement and is aiming for a 2018 launch. Surface Water and Ocean Topography, on the other hand, is premeditated to ...

Introduction

An investment portfolio can be defined simply as where one keeps one’s money. If one chooses to keep all one’s money as cash in one’s bank account, then that becomes one’s portfolio. Definitely, it is not a smart investment portfolio. The interest one will be earning from the bank will probably be less than the inflation rate. Therefore, the value of money over time will decrease. Because of this reason, it is advised that one should spread one’s money around a few different investment instruments. Investment can be of different types based on the requirement of ...

Introduction

Risk assessment tools are employed for the purposes of identifying and managing the people at risk of certain tendencies that may be harmful to them. Some risk assessment tools have been developed as a consequence of determining the behaviors of individuals and their propensities to cause harm or disrupt the peace in certain jurisdictions. In the recent past, more than a hundred and twenty risks assessment researchers have established tools. Their validity and viability have been proven in dealing with psychiatric cases across various societies. The two articles chosen for this study focus on various dimensions of the assessment, yet all ...

Independent and Dependent Variables

Measuring the current competency in the provision of vital public health services and training is crucial to enhancing competencies. The effort helps to ensure reliable leaders in the provision of health services. Hence, the Council on Linkages has undertaken the task of establishing various Core Competencies for public health personnel (Council on Linkages, 2001). In addition, the Council on Linkages (COL) has established a set of competencies for assessing the staff in public health (Council on Linkages, 2005).

The COL Core Competency set has eight substantive areas:

• Communication • Cultural Competency • Policy Development and Program Planning • Community Dimensions of Practice • Basic Public Health Science • Financial ...

Globalization has led to firms becoming multinationals since additional international markets are opening up and, therefore, economies are becoming integrated. With the increase in trade, migration and finance there are expected to be a rise in the level of global domestic Product. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was established to stimulate trade between countries and also ensure that there is economic progress. OECD has thirty-four member states currently including the U.S, France, and U.K among others (OECD, 2005). These are some of the best economies in the world hence OECD hence this business plays a major role in ...

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

MMIP is mainly used in mental health to help identify the psychopathology of patients. In 1939, psychologists from the University of Minnesota developed the instrument to measure personality. The original MMPI was revised in 1980 as way to improve its effectiveness however the original MMPI is still being used in diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.

The purpose of this instrument is mainly to measure personality but it is also in the field of clinical psychology to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Outside this field of clinical psychology, the instrument is used in courts mainly for criminal defenses and ...

1. The trumpet is a member of the brass family. 2. Physical features of the trumpet. 3. Thesis statement: The trumpet has had a significant influence on music in general; however, the jazz genre has been impacted more by the use of the instrument than most other genres. 1. Reliance on trumpets in jazz ensembles 2. Versatility of the trumpets as an advantage in jazz music C. Conclusion

The Influence of the Trumpet on Jazz Music

The trumpet has the highest sound amongst other instruments in the brass family. The instrument is made of a tubing vent, 2 meters long, which has an oblong shape; ...

Music has greatly evolved through time, it defines one aspect of the arts cultivated in all cultures around the world, but one of the most distinct music genres had established the epitome of supreme musical character. Beethoven’s eight symphony embodied the 1st movement that combines both the romantic and classical era. The Oxford dictionary of music defined classical as term applied to the type of music that has specified meaning. From 1750 to 1830 which is known to be the post-baroque transitioning to pre-romantic period covered the classic concerts and symphony. This is kind music that combines qualities ...

Introduction

Financial instrument can be defined as any form of contract leading to a financial asset rise on one entity and a subsequent financial liability on another entity or an equity instrument. Financial assets means things like cash, other entities equity instruments, contractual rights to obtain cash or other form of financial asset of other entities, and rights for exchanging financial assets or liabilities with favorable conditions for the entity. On the other hand, financial liabilities involve things like contractual obligation to send cash or other financial assets to other entities, and under the obligation for exchanging financial assets under unfavorable terms ...

How they Have Changed Music Production

Abstract The music industry has made many changes over the years. From old style music played on phonographs, to music made purely on a computer, the past century has brought forth incredible technology. Arguably, the biggest change in music production has come in the form of digital audio workstations (DAWs). DAW’s have changed the music industry from being dependent on large music production studios, to being able to happen in anyone’s living room. The purpose of this paper is to explain the many ways in which DAW’s have impacted the music production industry. In order ...

3600 Feedback This is an all-round appraisal instrument that involves receiving employees' feedbacks from their peers, customers, subordinates, and superiors. It is an effective appraisal instrument especially in a workforce that takes criticism of its performance positively. Employees provide feedback on the performance of their colleagues and their supervisors (Rao, 2004). Feedback is also received from customers who interact with these employees on a regular basis. The feedbacks are given confidentially and cannot be directly traced back to a particular employee. This helps in promoting honesty and sincerity amongst the involved parties and, therefore, ensuring that accurate feedback is given. The ...

Abstract

Ancient Greek Philosophy has many implications in numerous spheres of modern life, such as psychology, communication, leadership, economics and others. It is very important to learn ancient philosophy in order to be able to explore scale thinking because many contemporary ideas take their roots in ancient philosophical concepts. The current paper is devoted to the research of two questions. The first one relates conversation between Socrates and Simmias regarding primary nature of body and soul. The problem of mutual influence of body and soul was raised and discussed in detail. In the second part of the paper ...

Dissertation Online Blogging

Validity and Reliability Questionnaires are the most frequently used type of research tool and or instrument when it comes to gathering information from a target respondent population. In general it is an effective tool that helps the researchers gather information on the attitudes, knowledge, opinions, facts, behaviors, and other information regarding their target respondents. However, it is important to note that there are specific qualities of a questionnaire or a research instrument that researchers must consider and gauge if they want to produce high quality results, evidences, and findings in their research. Naturally, the higher the level of validity and ...

Introduction

- Research Design - Population and sample - Measures - Procedures

Conclusion

Introduction

Position statement

The Importance of Play to Children’s Learning and Development in Early Childhood Program “Playing to Learn/Learning’ Methodologies describe systematic and theoretical analyses researchers employ to investigate phenomena. They are features applicable to specific disciplines’ conduct of research studies. Also, the definition encompasses principles used to gather data/information connected with a particular body of knowledge. Importantly, methodology applications embrace articulation of concepts inclusive of paradigms and theoretical models. Ultimately, methodology forces researchers into selecting either a quantitative or qualitative approach towards conducting a research project ( ...

Rights for terrorists: Research Design

Introduction Thesis Statement: The United States government should follow international examples in integrating civil rights to extremist elements. Research questions: Should terrorists have the same civil rights as all Americans? Should policies against terrorism include these civil rights in their execution procedures? Proposed hypothesis: Terrorists are entitled to civil rights protection as any average America citizen in their prosecution and conviction process of the accused terrorist crime.

Methodology

There are two types of methodologies applicable to research practice, namely qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative method reveals findings using statistical interpretations while qualitative are descriptive and exploratory in ...

I. Capital Structure Choices

Table 16 TI’s Statement of Current and Long-term Liabilities

Accounts Payable

Accrued Expenses

Deferred Revenues

Other Current Liabilities

Total Current Liabilities

Total Long Term Debt

Table 17 TI’s Statement of Shareholder’s Equity Shareholder's Equity

Deferred Income Tax

Minority Interest

Other Long Term Liabilities

Total Long Term Liabilities

Total Liabilities

Common Shares Outstanding

Preferred Stock

Common Stock, Net

Additional Paid-in Capital

Retained Earnings

Treasury Stock

Other Shareholder's Equity

Shareholder's Equity

Total Liabilities & Shareholder's Equity

Figure 6 TI’s Debt and Equity Structure, 2007 to 2011

A. Capital Resources Texas Instrument’s liquidity comes ...

Latasha Vaughn

Week6 The assignment in week 5 involved creating a training method for police recruits in the training academy. The first training method selected was an audio-visual training system for crime scene training: hair. This method was selected as it offered a number of advantages to both the trainer and trainee.

Pre-test instrument

The pre-test testing instrument to be used is going to be a questionnaire targeted at the trainer. Before using the training method suggested, other methods of training had been used. These may include direct training in classrooms. When switching to this new instrument, there were a number of fundamental changes in which ...

Introduction

Beck Depression Inventory II is multi-choice self-report inventory with 21 questions that is used to measure levels of depression. The Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) was created in 1996 as an improvement over the Beck Depression Inventory I (BDI-I). BDI-II is used to evaluate the occurrence and magnitude of depression in adolescents and adults. The changes to BD-II were initiated because of the new guidelines for diagnostic criteria redefined by the American Psychiatric Association’s publication. BD-II follows the criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders. BD-II is not used as a definite diagnosis of depression. ...

1086F Origin and Geology of the Solar System

- Introduction An exoplanet is a term used to describe a planet that is located outside the solar system that includes the Earth (exoplanet, 2013). Astronomer Peter van Kamp made the first announcement of the discovery of an exoplanet in 1963, however, that discovery failed to hold up over time and now has been conclusively disproved (Matson, 2013). The first exoplanet discovery that has stood the test of time was the discovery of two bodies orbiting a neutron star in a system named PSR 1257+12 (Wolszczan and Frail, 1992). Wolszczan and Frail calculated that the masses of these exoplanets would be ...

Description

The Russian folk musical instrument treshyotka, translated as ‘rattle’, is known to produce a variety of unique percussion sounds, similar to the clapping of hands.

The Russian Rattle is at its best when made of perfectly dry wood. The ideal choice of material is oak as this creates the best results in terms of musical quality of the instrument.

A Russian rattle is made of eighteen to twenty narrow wooden plates, each of these measuring around 16 to 18cm long. The plates of wood are connected with a sturdy string which is threaded through small holes in the upper ends of ...

Bloch, F., Gautier, V., Noury, N., Lundy, J.E., Poujaud, J., Claessens, Y. E. & Rigaud, A.S. (2011). Evaluation under real-life conditions of a stand-alone fall detector for the elderly subjects (Bloch et al., 2011). Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 54 (2011):391–398. This quantitative study by Bloch et al., evaluates the experience of 10 elderly adults aged 75 and above with the use of the VigiFall. The purpose of the research was to also to assess the participants’ acceptability and tolerance of the device in real-life settings. The accelerometric sensor of VigiFall was attached to the participants’ thorax ...

The Class Name

Being the important part of the local culture, the exotic music of Bali is extremely vibrant, complex and various. Originally created to be a religious attribute of the land, it is usually accompanied by wayang theatres and special dances.It has animated the minds and souls of different musicians and composers from all over the world to compose their own new tunes. For example, a composer Bela Bartok named his creation No.109 “From the Island of Bali”. It is also claimed that Debussy met an orchestra from Bali performing in Europe; therefore, he was so affected and impressed by Balinese music and ...

1.0 Lab 1: Heating Value Measurements: Solid and Liquid Fuels with a Bomb Calorimeter 1.1 Introduction Measurements of heating values can be derived for both solid and liquid combustible fuels using an Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter. The calorimeter measures heat. Heat is not the same thing as temperature. The heat of combustion is called the calorific value. The calorific value is “:the number of heat units liberated by a unit mass of a sample when burned with oxygen in an enclosure of constant volume” (Introduction 2007). The experiment uses the 6100 Bomb Calorimeter. The definition of calorific value in a bomb calorimeter ...

Application Admission Essay

1. Young Global Scholars Program 2013, Yale University - Business school like case study on health and poverty issues with Yale professors and students from 46 countries. Became motivated to help and support needy. 2. National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine 2013, UCLA Awesome experience living at a college campus. Participated in group discussions with doctors and professors to explore opportunities in health care 3. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, June – August 2013 Epiphany watching cure from grievous illness while volunteering at a modern patient care facility staffed with renowned doctors and famous clinicians 4. Kaiser Permanente ...

INTRODUCTION

The problem in question here is the crisis in Syria. The crisis began since the last elections in 2011 with a hardline difficult to eradicate opposition fighting a government that stops at nothing to stop its opposition and suppress resistance. The government has reportedly been using chemical weapons, cluster bombs and missile attacks to suppress the rebels. The solution to the problem will involve a military solution given the present state of the situation. President Bashir la Assad has dealt with the opposition in ways that have severely torn the country with the opposition responding in equally radical ways. Both have ...

Introduction

The complex nature of human government has been in existence since the classical period. In addition, the human government continued to employ titanic resources, which made it further complex. Consequently, political philosophers tried to create an understanding and influence various stakeholders with respect to human government. Such political philosophers have attempted to provide intricacies as well as paradoxes revolving around the political system that controls and manages humanity. Amongst the political philosophers who have provided the intricacies and paradoxes on human government include Niccolo Machiavelli and Thomas Hobbes. Machiavelli and Hobbes have provided similar and divergent views on purpose ...

A Research

Airport Management and Improving Efficiency

Airports are like gateways of the modern world. The aviation industry has contributed in bringing the world together and enabling globalization to be effective in a major way. It is through the airplanes that people could travel long distances between countries quickly and with improved safety. Airports are where the airplane reaches and the passengers get down to get going to each of their works- either business or pleasure.

With the extent to which the air travel has expanded, it has resulted in the airports to become large and have to handle huge volumes of ...

The pivotal role that research plays in healthcare delivery cannot be understated. In this regard, it is apposite that health care professionals are equipped with knowledge of how to scrutinize research articles in a bid to ensure that researches are done accurately and properly. This statement emphasizes the need for decently carried out researches; a decency that can only be ascertained if information presented by researchers after carrying our researches are carefully critiqued. The paper presents a critique of an article by Eley, Eley, and Roger-Clark (n.d) through careful analysis of the sections of the article

Title of article

The essence of a research paper ...

A swap as a financial instrument refers to a notional principal contract in which one party undertakes to make payments to the other party using a specified variable rate, the notional amount. On the other hand, the other party undertakes to make regular payments, which would, be based on a different rate or index in application to the notional amount. In other words, swaps refer to derivatives in which the parties engage in the exchange of cash flows hence the term swap. The benefits inherent in a swap depend on the kind of financial instrument exchanged. The agreement of the swap includes the dates ...

Reliability and Validity

I. Reliability of a Test

The reliability of a test is defined as its degree of consistency, stability, accuracy and predictability hence the repeatability of its scores. Generally, it refers to the extent to which the ultimate results of a given test are consistent over time thereby presenting a degree of accuracy representative of the total population considered under the study. Reliability is quantified in terms of reliability coefficient. The reliability coefficient give insight on the significance of the scores (Waltz, Strickland, & Lenz, 2010). A high reliability coeffiecient implies that the findings are considerably plausible, while a low reliability coefficient implies that the ...

Q1.According to DuBrin (2012), S4 leadership style requires a leader to use low relationship and low task behavior in response to followers who are able, willing, and confident to perform any task. When a leader has been dealing with a follower appropriately by using an S4 leadership style and the follower begins performing at performance readiness level R3, it means that the follower was still learning new tasks or the tasks provided were beyond his or her ability. The follower can also have the ability to do the task but is unwilling to do it. Readiness level 3 is where ...

Abstract

The element of teacher bias in the education institutions is of great significance to the educational development of the students. It is important in the sense that it provides insights into the role of the integration of the students and the teachers for educational success. Research has been conducted to determine the potential effects of the teacher bias on the educational achievement of the students. This research encompassed both the qualitative and the quantitative methods in identifying these concepts. Classroom observations were conducted for the research and results drawn and analyzed from the data. The results of this research ...

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Introduction 4

Define, Measure, Analyze, Modify, Improve and Control (DMAIC) 6 Design for Six-Sigma (DFSS) 7 Relationship Between DMAIC and DFSS 8 Application of Six-Sigma Process 9 Ford Motor Company 9 Caterpillar 10 POSCO Shines 11 Scottish-Power 11 General Electric (GE) 12 Conclusion 13

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Abstract Six-Sigma is a broad management method that added value to quality and process enhancement since last two decades. It is a favorable tool for companies existing worldwide and gained popularity when reputable organizations in the world preferred Six-Sigma in their business settings, for instance, General Electric ...

Over the years, psychologists have tried to research and study the human behavior; however, it has not been easy to isolate nature and nurture on the influence that both on human beings. Nurture emphasis more on the role of human genetics in influencing human behavior whereas nature is based on the environment and how it relates with how human beings behave. Nature and nurture cannot be isolated when studying psychology since they highly influence how people behave and interact. Different theories are used to explain the two point of views expressed by the empiricists and nativists.The Bowlby theory ...

Introduction

The microscope is derived from two Greek words, mikros and skopeo. Mikros means small while skopeo means “look at.” Thus, the two words form the word mikroskopeo that refers to looking or observing small objects. Since the beginning of scientific developments, there has been an interest to look at the smaller details of the world around us. Biologists have taken the lead in the quest to uncover such small details through their desire to examine cells, viruses, bacteria, and colloidal particles. Material scientists have wanted to observe the limitations and inhomogeneities in metals, ceramics, and crystals. Geologists have also ...

Introduction

Chromatography is a term that refers to the separation of chemicals in a mixture so that they may be used or detected separately. Gas chromatography involves separation of compounds with comparatively low boiling points for easy detection in complex mixtures. The separation compound is based on their variations in vapor pressures and level of affinity to solid material at the test instrument. Since the vapor pressure of each compound depends on the intermolecular forces pulling molecules together, gas chromatography utilizes any of the properties of matter. In this technique, a sample of test chemical is injected through a syringe into a specialized instrument. A ...

Business plan

Management summary John Smith went fully into the music industry after graduating from college. John Smith graduated with a bachelor’s degree and started work as a production trainee. He then started his own recording label to release studio CD. After graduation, he could not secure a secure job, and this prompted him to convert his passion for music into a career. He approached Laura Heisting, a production manager at black label entertainment. They came together to form the Best Entertainment Company and the future is promising.

Business structure

The business will primarily start as a partnership. All the initial capital will be contributed equally as ...

Design

The research design utilized in this case was the Pretest-posttest design. This is a design where a single sample of the population is measured using the dependent variable before and after the independent variable has been manipulated. The appropriateness of this type of design in the conduction of the study is clear because of the unique nature of the study where the sample is prone to the exhibition of various dynamics based on the manipulation of the independent variable.

Sampling

The sample population of the research was well defined and incorporated individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD) including those with post acute ...

Introduction

Accurate and precise measurements are of uttermost importance to chemists everywhere. A measurement is said to be accurate when it is very close to the accepted value. A precise measurement is one in which repeated measures yields values or figures that are very close to one another. However, not all measuring instruments have an equal ability to give accurate and precise measurements. In any given experiment, the techniques and the equipment used to collect data should essentially be of the same precision. In the course of an experiment, there are bound to be less precise measurements and it these ...

The survey targets healthcare workers in hospitals across the nation. They will voluntarily submit to the survey in order to expose their most recent knowledge concerning the nursing shortage. They have been allowed to volunteer at chance as no selected times were chosen for the survey. The respondents targeted could be from any category of the general healthcare community and as noted above will share one more characteristics that are shared and is relative to the nursing community and related by the claim of knowledge concerning the nursing community. In the spirit of the quantitative simple designed research ...

Funding is requested from the National Science Foundation in order to carry out proposed research based on the calorimetric study of enthalpy, Gibb’s energy, and entropy. The technique of calorimetric experimentation has changed a great deal from the early 1960s when studies of the heat ionization of water were conducted. The first adiabatic bomb calorimeters were very simple and controlling the difference in temperature between the inside and outside jackets was hard to control. The difference in temperature needs to be as small as possible, close to an infinitesimal amount. Technology has developed to sophisticated levels. The automatic capabilities ...

MUSIC 130 – Music Fundamentals Take-Home Mini-Exam

MUSIC EXAMPLE #1 1. Write one possible Italian tempo word that accurately describes the tempo of this example. Allegro 2. Circle whether the meter of this example is duple time, triple time, or irregular/unclear. 3. Identify one voice-range or instrument type that is present in this example. Cello 4. Circle whether this example is either primarily consonant or dissonant.

MUSIC EXAMPLE #2

5. Write one possible Italian tempo word that accurately describes the tempo of this example. Adagio 6. Circle whether the meter of this example is duple time, triple time, or irregular/unclear. 7. Identify one ...

Locus of Control Scale

The Instrument

The locus of control scale was initially developed in 1966 by Julian Rotter (Mearns, 2010). Generally, it is a method of measuring both external and internal expectancies of people and how well they are in control of these factors. The locus of control contains 23 items in the form of a questionnaire that a person is expected to answer. Scores in the locus control assume values that range from zero to thirteen.

My Score

After taking the Locus of control test, I managed to attain a total of 13 out of the 23 scoring items. This is a high score and it implies that ...

The Significance of Benjamin Franklin Inventions Benjamin Franklin was an American born in 1706. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He played many roles in the country such as statesman, publisher and diplomat. He was also an inventor whose theories form the foundations of the inventions that are used today in the world (Borlongan, 1999). The seven major inventions of Benjamin Franklin are:

The Lightning Rod: Benjamin Franklin heard a lecture on electricity in 1743 that inspired him to begin carrying out electric experiments. In the year 1750, he put forward the theory that lightning ...

Advanced quantitative methods in psychology are such methods that require the use of statistical methods for the measurements of the various psychological attributes of individuals. With these statistical measures, the analysis of human behaviour is done. These methods lay more emphasis on varying numerical analysis of data. It will be done through surveys, questionnaires or polls. It focuses on generalising data obtained from large groups of people. The data collected through quantitative methods are relatively structured. They are more inclined towards convergent thinking rather than divergent thinking. They represent the larger proportions of the population. Such methods have high ...

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Declaration of Originality

I, [Name of the Author], declare that the research study is purely work, and the resources and international publications used during the research study has been cited. I also declare that information extracted from the internet and articles have been cited.

Abstract

The purpose of the research study was to investigate the level of competition in the E-Sports gaming industry with reference to the business model of DOTA 2. For the very reason, the researcher relied upon the use of both qualitative and quantitative data. The research instrument ...

Undergraduate Dissertation

Consumer Decision Making, in Relation to Brand Image in Today’s Airline Industry Presented for (Business management) This dissertation is entirely the original work of student registration number 1210025. Where material is obtained from published or unpublished works, this has been fully acknowledged by citation

Abstract

Marketing research studies reveal that companies have gone beyond offering functional attributes of a product when considering their competitive advantages in the market. Rather, companies are developing corporate brands that are associated with their products and services in the marketplace. The rationale is that companies can create special image that consumers can associate ...

The lesson plan is a tool that is used by teacher to develop and enhance skills and abilities of their students. In order to implement a lesson plan in the classroom, teachers use different strategies and techniques to grab the focus developing the interest of their students in their lessons. It is not easy to develop a master assertive lesson plan for the early aged children.One is likely to observe changes in the learning process of the students or early-aged children as soon as the master template for the lesson plan is created and implemented. It is signficant that the lesson plan ...

The process of generating an action plan based on my values, awareness, goal-setting, reflection, and plan for my individual development in the context of my education, career, self- improvement, or relationship stimulates me. I have always been a creative and resilient individual that stays with a plan of action until I achieve my desired objective. My ability to tolerate stress normally makes me very resourceful in solving both challenging and new problems, but I am easily bored by the routine. The process of creating my personal development plan (PDP) started with numerous individual evaluations that helped me recognize who I am ...

The process of generating an action plan based on my values, awareness, goal-setting, reflection, and plan for my individual development in the context of my education, career, self- improvement, or relationship stimulates me. I have always been a creative and resilient individual that stays with a plan of action until I achieve my desired objective. My ability to tolerate stress normally makes me very resourceful in solving both challenging and new problems, but I am easily bored by the routine. The process of creating my personal development plan (PDP) started with numerous individual evaluations that helped me recognize who I am ...

When it comes to classical music, the symphony and the concerto are two of the most recognizable genres. Classical artists like Wolfgang Mozart. J.S Bach, J F. Handel and Beethoven wrote countless symphonies and concertos that are still popular today. Mozart is generally considered a “genius” when it comes to musical compositions and in this essay, two of his greatest works are going to be analyzed and compared. The two works include a symphony and a concerto. The first is the symphony no.40 in G minor, K, 550, (first movement), while the second is the Concerto for Flute for Orchestra in D ...

In the real estate, financing has become the most complex element of transactions in both residential and commercial markets. Mortgaging and other financing options drive a multi-billion dollar industry allowing a majority of the home owners to purchase property only a fraction of the price of the property they wish to purchase . Due to the increasing influence of the federal government on the real estate market and the truth that mortgages are a form of investment made the forms required to develop a typical real estate market uniform. Mortgage refers to the art of connoting an instrument signed by the mortgagor and the mortgagee ...