Essays and Research Papers on Higher Education

A 4 page letter of application for a Master's Degree Program in Education. The writer comments on why she/he is changing careers (from marketing to teaching), on certain personal characteristics, such as being a life-long learner and discusses their interest in and the importance of learning styles and using approaches that encourage participation, such as ...

An 8 page paper. There was a time then students who were blind or wheelchair-bound were not allowed to enroll in numerous colleges in this country. The ADA of 1990 changed that. This essay discusses the changes in college enrollment since this law was passed. The writer discusses the kinds of services that are provided. ...

This 4 page paper examines the gender gap in higher education. Several ideas are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page tutorial explains how to create an argument in support of canonical education. The concept is defined and explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper. Following an introduction to the topic of plagiarism, the paper reports data on the frequency of this act with examples that include the attitude and responses of students. The paper discusses some of the plagiarism detection programs available for higher education instructors and comments on them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper begins with an explanation of the Higher Education Reauthorization Act. The paper comments on the California Master Plan for higher education, which was written in 1960. The writer identifies the components in the reauthorization that will help students attending higher education institutions in California. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 14 page paper which examines minorities in h igher education and argues that more institutions to support minorities in higher education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on the use of educational courses to help develop critical thinking skills and decision making abilities. Also discussed are the benefits of obtaining a master's degree. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing channel change in higher education. Distance learning in whatever medium is not a new idea, but has been practiced since the turn of the last century. The old correspondence school has gained new life with the advent of the Internet, leading many schools to reevaluate their marketing plans. ...

This 16-page paper provides an overview of factors impacting Oxford University's marketing and educational content delivery factors. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

A 4 page reflection essay on several texts that address this topic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of research on the impacts of the Internet on changes at colleges and universities. This paper reflects the process of change, as well as the views of different populations about the impacts of changes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper reports and explains the initiatives in the United Kingdom regarding post-compulsory education. The writer first explains the different qualifications certificates, i.e., the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) and the General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ) and the levels therein. An example of the curriculum for the plumbing NVQ is included. Next, there is ...

A paper which looks at the structure of the GCSE course in Sociology, and also considers quality assessments in further education. Bibliography lists 5 sources

This 14 page research study provides an overview of the current literature regarding the use of the World Wide Web and Internet in higher education, including distance learning programs and the use of Web/Internet access as a component of instructional models. This paper also relates the concerns regarding this type of computer use and ...

This is a 7 page paper that discusses the issue of whether or not the educational system favors boys over girls or vice versa. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper. For years, reports suggested that vocational education in other countries was far better than it was in the United Kingdom. Research studies made this conclusion but by 1995, that opinion was beginning to change. This essay reports and discusses some of the many initiatives that have been implemented in the UK ...

A 4 page emphasis on the fact that police work and education go hand in hand. The thesis is presented that better educated police officers have superior job performance ratings and higher pay. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page research paper explores the purpose and demographics of community colleges in America. Sections cover: students, faculty, instructional processes. The writer proposes that community colleges should focus more on effective instructional strategies than on adding faculty members with doctorate degrees. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This paper argues for the merit of a college education, with benefits including better job prospects, learning useful life lessons and raising solid children. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 14 page contention that a code of ethics, despite considerable skepticism within the field, is a much-needed intervention in adult education. This paper provides the framework within which that code of ethics must be implemented and emphasizes the importance of training and evaluation to insure that it is. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that a college degree does not have a significant bearing on future employment prospects. This paper addresses monetary and satisfaction issues. Unemployment figures, along with other statistics, are used. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses possible reasons why so few resident of Kings and Tulare Counties in California attend college. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15 page paper addresses this major issue. Educating adult populations has been recognized as one of the challenges in the modern university setting. An increasing population of return-to-school students, students who have been members of the workforce and reentered the educational setting, has resulted in the need to consider teaching approaches for ...

This 8-page paper examines issues in higher education and the leadership skills required to fit those roles. There are 5 sources cited.