... know what you're doing. Wikipedia should be used not as a source itself, but as a guide to find more primary sources to do your research. Researchers should only use Wikipedia articles that have a bibliography. Even then, only use the parts of the article that are cited. It is the researcher's responsibility to make sure that all cited sources exist and are accurate. Not all sources are acceptable ... school library doesn't, then it probably won't be accepted as a reference. Once you find that the source book is available, check to make sure that the information really is in the book. T...

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... long hours at the hospital totally exhausted. I always wondered what made her get up every morning and do the same thing over and over again. My grandma was a nurse who made a difference in peoples care and in their lives. She gave people the attention they needed when they were in the hospital for one reason or another. When I was in high school, I was able to choose a career to study for a day ... . This involved going to work with a person in that field of work. I chose to go to work with my grandma. It was more about seeing ... why she keeps going to work every day more than it was ...

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... the best athletes in the world. According to the website, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decathlon, for two days the best athletes from around the planet participate in several grueling events, in an attempt to get the best finish in each and garner enough points to win the tiring Olympic event. During the two days, athletes participate in a 100 meters race, the high jump, the shot put, the long jump, the 400 meters race, the 110 meters hurdles, the pole vault, the discus, the ... javelin, and the ... ...

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... . The novel, The Catcher In the Rye, should not be banned from inclusion in the literature courses taught at the high school level. Banning a book on the basis of profanity is merely a superficial reason of those who wish to limit beliefs that do not coincide with their own. By excluding a novel from a high school curriculum in order to shelter students from profanity, is an attempt to do the impossible. Profanity is found everywhere. According to TV Guide ... abridged," (Fricke). Freedom of expression is not limited to adults, minors too, have the right to freely express themselves and ...

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When The Catcher in the Rye first came out, it was banned in all schools. The Catcher in the Rye was the worst book for schools because of its foul language, the sexual content and alcoholism. All of these played a role in banning the book from schools. Now, it is allowed back in to all schools. Holden uses foul language in the novel, which influences young adults. Holden's attitude towards different things such as plays and shows. " before they ... to be one of the parents of a boy in Holden's school. He was talking to the women and asked her if she would care to join him for a drink ""Would...

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... , seemingly unavoidable; but there should be at least one place that is unscathed and protected from the vulgarity of the world. This place should be the classroom, where children come to gain knowledge on a level playing field and in a safe and pure environment. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger portrays many problems in society and the confusion and angst of a complicated youth, Holden. No one is arguing that this novel shouldn ... much money and independence. His inane ramblings are not beneficial for teens to read because, although he seems the epitome of every person trying to...

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Sanity J.D. Salinger wrote The Catcher in the Rye in the 1950s. The book was a surprisingly successful, however in my school across the nation the book was banded because of the language. The book, itself however, is a flash back to the year before. The year Holden, the main character, broke down. Holden begins the story at his school Pency Prep. He is being kicked out because he doesn't not have passing grades in any class expect English. After Holden gets in a fight ... that swim around in it? In the spring time and all? Do you happen to know where they go in the wintertime, by any chance?"...

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"The Catcher in the Rye," is a story told in first person by a seventeen-year-old boy named Holden Caulfield. The story basically consists of what Holden does between his expulsion from high school and when he returns home to tell his parents the bad news (which is the span of three days). This expulsion is not the first he has had, for he had been expelled at least a couple times before. However ... ." Also, the author offered limited variation to how Holden reacted to certain people. Holden hated pretty much everyone, because he found them phony. It was almost is if he tried to find phonines...

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J.D Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye" should not be banned at all anywhere in the United States. The book's ideas relate to the majority of teenagers throughout the country. Many say because of the book's profanity and teenage sexual relations, that it is a bad influence on many young adults. However, many teenagers have the same feelings as Holden towards many aspects of life. Of course many teenagers don't wander the streets of New York ... don't fail out of four different high schools. But Holden's reactions and feelings can certainly relate to many young adults. There is no reason...

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... adversity. In contrast, J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye presents readers with a character who falls short of every tough situation he faces. J.D. Salinger uses Holden's rebellious experiences to link all teenagers in the 1950's and the 1960's together. Holden is unwilling to cooperate, socially and scholastically, which brings about mental and physical problems. His story resonates within the teenage community because he reveals likely challenges teens endure while bridging the gap ... Till. But I also hated Negroes. I hated them for not standing up and doing something about the murde...

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... adversity. In contrast, J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye presents readers with a character who falls short of every tough situation he faces. J.D. Salinger uses Holden's rebellious experiences to link all teenagers in the 1950s and the 1960s together. Holden is unwilling to cooperate, socially and scholastically, which brings about mental and physical problems. His story resonates within the teenage community because he reveals likely challenges teens endure while bridging the gap ... Till. But I also hated Negroes. I hated them for not standing up and doing something about the murder...

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... younger, my favorite thing to do was to hit up the hip-hop or house music scene. I went to a predominantly black high school. I didn't know how to dance when I got there, but I was always willing to watch and learn from the other students. I befriended a group of girls who taught me how to grind. I thought it was fun and it is the way that I dance best to this day. I had more ... of an expectation that the hip-hop dance was going to be more like the bump and grind dancing from the clubs, but I have been pleasantly surprised, and ... because I am learning something completely new that I...

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... bans a material that is claimed to be objectionable- (263). Censorship is a way of denying people of the ideas of another. In high schools all over the country certain books have been banned due to the inappropriate nature of their content. "According to the American Library Association, more than 5,000 complaints were recorded at schools over the past ten years. The Catcher in the Rye, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and To Kill a Mockingbird were among ... the titles adults found most offensive- (Reaves 26). Throughout ... ...

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... many people think, are not out to corrupt children. Some people take a different view on this issue and believe that many books, from classic novels like the "Catcher in the Rye" to the recent award-winning "Harry Potter", have objectionable subject matters that should not be used in the classroom. In schools around the nation, there is a hot debate about what literature students should be allowed to read. Many school districts have banned ... questionably some of the greatest books in literature, such as the renowned "To Kill a Mockingbird". My position is that schools should ... ...

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... are a must. Also, instructors will usually give students a study-guide before an exam. It is a student's own responsibility, however, to have taken good notes, thus making it easier to refer to the study-guide. Moving from one stage to the next is very challenging. When thinking about the differences between high school and college the first thing that comes to mind is the increase in the academic level. But the truth is, academics is only a part of ... the challenges that high school students face when transitioning from one to the other. Students gain a new level of independence. They...

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... me this "Do the job right so you won't have to do it twice" which means, don't slack when you're tired because you're working yourself twice as hard rather than working hard to get it done right. Every Sunday I woke up to the smell of sweet rolls, biscuits, eggs with garlic seasoning and the sound of bacon frying in the pan. I would get dressed ... for church, and before it was time to leave, I would hear four squirts of his Old Spice cologne with a sweet smell ... that would linger through the hallway. My dad does not like relaxing on his days off ... ...

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... parent pro school uniforms, "School uniforms send a signal that school is something to be serious about". (The Debate over School Uniform: Promotes good discipline) I agree with the parents, in that when children have rules and guidelines that they follow, that teaches them structure and discipline. As a result, the discipline can help guide students through life and in the work field. They are many disruptions at any school across ... of uniforms are a lot cheaper since if taken care of properly can be used the next year and year after that. Name brand clothing usually tends to wear ou...

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Statistics are very important when studying sociology. With statistics, sociologists are able to analyze situations, make predications on future situations, and prove and present their findings in an easy manner. Statistics give people an idea in their head that includes specifics, like where and how much, instead of just relative terms. For example, stating "smoking has been reduced among middle school smokers by ... 54%" is much more effective than stating "smoking has been reduced a lot among middle school smokers". Using numbers makes a more valid point. However, another important issue w...

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... to freak out a little when I saw that my name was on the left hand side of the paper and I would be the catcher; I had never been in a bigger game in my life and my performance in this game could help us win or help us lose. We went through our regular warm up routine and the whole time I was getting more and more nervous. I remember throwing with Bryce in the bullpen ... and I was barely able to see the ball so ... I kept missing it which was making bryce mad at me. Then, the ... ...

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... . Hopefully my son will follow in my foot steps and go to college himself. Finally one of the biggest reasons to return to school is it's free. Going to school today is very expensive and not everyone has the luxery that I do. Since I am in the military not only do I get the MGIB (Montgomery GI Bill) which gives me money to go to school when I get out of the service but, right now ... I get 100% tution assistance so basically my education is free. In ... conclusion by me completing my degree not only is it financially smart but it will also help me get a better job and secure a better f...

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... . Whether a person just finishes up junior college or completes a four year university, the accomplishment cannot be matched. The information learned from college will not just teach students about study skills, math and writing, but also a field of study where the student wants to learn more about. This area of study where a person wants to have a career in is called a major. Some students even decide on having a double major. A college ... education is something to be cherished. In both earning potential and learning potential, the value a college education offers is worth every ... ...

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... high school wrestling. Well you could actually call it an "ART" due to the intense and strenuous mental and physical conditions you put yourself through. There are many ways to cut weight, you have to watch what you eat and drink, run and be in great mental condition. First of all, you have to watch what you eat. You can't eat fatty, or sugary foods, or ... pound you have to lose. Secondly, you have to run in plastics or in a plastic suit, which can be bought for about ten dollars at Wal-Mart (Which is illegal so you can not be caught by a referee). You have to put the plastic suit on t...

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... sleep per night, experiences with school delays due to weather allowed me to sleep an extra hour to two hours and the difference in my level of alertness compared to a normal day was clearly evident. Not only did I pay attention to the lectures better, but the amount of information retained was appalling. The following evening, I was able to do homework without the use of notes to guide me as I relied solely on my memory ... coping with stress and managing one's mood. A study completed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania showed that partakers who received as little as 4.5 h...

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... life long friends the ones that will throw me surprise birthday parties and ease my broken heart when the then "Mr. Right" broke up with me. I never had that, those girls you call to go to the mall with or giggle with about guys until I walked through those glass doors, the ones that looked wide open waiting for me to come to change my life in endless ways and ... to bring sunshine just one more hour longer took a big gasping breathe and had my first night at youth ... group. Walking through those doors I have meet three people who have changed my life in unthinkable ways, the ways of ...

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... around you. College life means being independent. Both lives entail responsibilities, though. In high school, teachers and parents are there to supervise because they think you are not mature enough to make the best decisions for yourself. They guide you through your responsibilities, which include making sure you study and not fall back with your school work, help with housework, run errands, and ... not get involved with the wrong kids or the wrong practices. College life also means learning to be responsible ... with several things; however, the extra independence means you have to ...

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