The online (non-traditional) student is often challenged with issues that the traditional (campus-based) student is not; also‚ the online instructor does not realize the constraints placed upon the online student. Online students are a diverse group of learners from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Rovai (2002) stated certain characteristics could affect student persistence. An example of this is minority students feeling isolated in online courses. Online learners are also
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A central core in any cultural are its values. Values are independent standards where it is determined the differences of right and wrong‚ good and bad objectives. There are usually some shared values among all cultures; the contrast is the account of different perceptions between different cultures. Asian values have shown to be inter-related in that they view the individual belonging to a larger group or extended family with an expected well being of the group as a whole. To contrast this against
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stability causing them to lose basic concepts of childhood that may carry with them throughout life. Children of divorced parents have less success and happiness creating less productive citizens in our nation. Watching parents take a home from a traditional family lifestyle to a "broken" home by getting a divorce is very devastating to a child’s mental well-being. As Judith Seltzer notes‚ "Recent reviews summarize evidence that children are emotionally distressed by parents’ separation. Young children
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Multiple Choice—CPA Adapted Chapter 14 – Long Term Liabilities 1. On July 1‚ 2010‚ Spear Co. issued 1‚000 of its 10%‚ $1‚000 bonds at 99 plus accrued interest. The bonds are dated April 1‚ 2010 and mature on April 1‚ 2020. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. What amount did Spear receive from the bond issuance? a. $1‚015‚000 b. $1‚000‚000 c. $990‚000 d. $965‚000 2. On January 1‚ 2010‚ Solis Co. issued its 10% bonds in the face amount of $3‚000‚000
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trying to do multiple roles can cause adult learners less time to participate in on campus social life and time for studying (Ross-Gordon‚ 2011). The diversity of colleges now brings a different atmosphere to the campus. Majority of enrolled students in the past was students fresh out of high-school. Students who attend college now are a mixture of young and older adults. The fact that colleges have to recognize the climate change‚ they will have to accommodate adult learners who have other responsibilities
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This exam covers general legal knowledge relating to the business environment‚ a basic knowledge of the law of contracts‚ and an understanding of the responsibilities and risks that arise in business‚ with particular regard to the law relating to corporate entities. Topics: 1. Sources of law 1.1 Identify the sources of different types of law 1.2 Identify the features of the different legal systems 1.2.1 Common law 1.2.2 Civil law 1.2.3 Sharia law 2. Common law and legislation: precedent
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expansions‚ ABL is currently the second largest company in Australia non-alcoholic beverage industry. The company is run by Tom Dwyer‚ the current managing director‚ who has been appointed since 2005. b. What industry‚ product segments/markets does ABL operate in? ABL is currently the second largest company in Australian non-alcoholic beverage industry. With the exception of bottled water‚ ABL operates in almost all product segments of non-alcoholic beverage market‚ that is‚ carbonated soft drinks (CSD)
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The world price of coffee has risen sharply in the past few years due to growing demand and supply shortages. [H/-] P7p7 Key retailers in the industry have experienced the rising cost in wages‚ electricity and insurance. [F/-] P7p8 As coffee is a non-essential product‚ it was one of the first and hardest hit products due to the GFC impact. [H/-] P8p3 Global market has matured‚ the demand and expectation of high-quality coffee has fuelled competition. [H/-] P7p8 Overall: The economic
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I would like to start off with a simple‚ yet powerful quote‚ “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” -Wayne Gretzky. This quote does truly speak levels‚ which is why when I take shots I go big or I go home. I want to become a registered CPA and I would like to become the President of the University of Central Florida’s Phi Beta Lambda. I believe I can achieve these goals because of how I have adapted‚ developed‚ and changed over just my high school years. I would like to start off by saying
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Fracking has become a nation wide debate and one that doesn’t seem to have an end. The state of North Carolina is one of the most involved areas of the fracking process. “North Carolina is sitting on top of large natural gas reserves (WRAL 1).” For this reason‚ many natural gas companies come to North Carolina for business. This helps the states economy because it produces more income and creates more jobs. The only problem is that the hydraulic fracking process has a reputation of contaminating
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