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Author Archives: Claire Moore
Summer break ideas for literature students: Gain culture through literature reading and discussion
Literature can do more than help you pass the warm summer afternoons. It can lead to a career in writing, publishing, library science or teaching. Can you imagine yourself in any of those roles? The study of literature can also …
Guernica by Pablo Picasso: Restoration efforts began with infrared photography scan
Pablo Picasso’s historic painting, Guernica, has been undergoing examination using a new infrared photographic device that compiles detailed information about the masterpiece. The painting’s curator hopes to use the information to focus their restoration efforts and minimize disruption to the …
Memorial Day holiday returns to a tradition of remembrance and gratitude to those who serve our nation
The nation will celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2012 as the official kick-off for summer. Lest we forget, however, the holiday was created in remembrance of those who died in military service to our country. The original holiday, …
GAAP and IFRS: International accounting standards shape accounting education
As the U.S. moves closer to the adoption of international accounting standards, the debate over the use of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for financial reporting continues. But, whatever the U.S. decides, the fact …
History term paper and research paper topics: Your journey begins here
The study of history can take you to distant lands and into the lives of the powerful as well as the obscure. Writing a history term paper is like going on an exotic journey. There’s no telling who you will …
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Humanities term papers: Term paper topics and resources from digital to visual
The study of humanities opens you up to a whole world of subjects including art, language and culture. When writing a research paper for your humanities class, the hardest part of your task may be in choosing the focus of …
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The writing process: How to create a term paper proposal
When you have a term paper assignment, your instructor may require that you submit a paper proposal before you begin the writing process. A proposal explains the focus of your term paper and how you will go about completing the …
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More than tradition: Writing tips for religious studies research projects
Religious studies are not just for those who want to focus on a particular religious tradition. The topic easily integrates with liberal arts, philosophy and sociology. When faced with the prospect of completing a term paper or research project for …
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Literature research paper topics and research resources for term papers
When writing a term paper the first step is to decide on a topic from the many possible term paper subjects. When writing a term paper (sometimes called a research paper) that’s on the subject of literature, you can choose …
Art history paper: Topics range from art deco to women artists
If art history is the subject for your next term paper, doing research won’t be a challenge but narrowing your scope may take some time. The subject of art history encompasses hundreds of topics. Here are some ideas on how …