"Green Tea Extract Boosts Exercise Endurance": A Critique of Experimental Design and Findings
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A 3 page critique of a research study conducted by researchers at the Biological Sciences Laboratories of Kao Corp., Tochigi, Japan. This study reports a correlation with green tea consumption and improved physical endurance. The author of this paper points out some important considerations in regard to experimental design and the researcher's affiliation that make these findings less impressive. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPteaHlt.rtf
Essay Title: "Green Tea Extract Boosts Exercise Endurance": A Critique of Experimental Design and Findings

"Origin of the Species": An Analysis of the Theories of Charles Darwin
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A 5 page discussion of the concepts of natural selection. Details Darwin's theories in regard to fitness and adaptation to an ecological niche. Emphasizes that much of Darwin's work is supported by a volume of contemporary scientific information. Concludes that while evolution is not a phenomena which can be precisely detailed, and is instead only a process which is recorded in bits and pieces, it is a process for which the preponderance of scientific information is in support. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPdarwi2.wps
Essay Title: "Origin of the Species": An Analysis of the Theories of Charles Darwin

"Single-Case Methodology in Psychotherapy Process and Outcome Research"
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A 4 page critique of the article by Russell B. Hilliard published in a 1993 issue of the "Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology". This paper reviews the authors contentions and evaluates those contention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPresrch.rtf
Essay Title: "Single-Case Methodology in Psychotherapy Process and Outcome Research"

"The Demon Haunted World" by Carl Sagan
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A 7 page paper which provides a summary and response to Carl Sagan's book "The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsagan.rtf
Essay Title: "The Demon Haunted World" by Carl Sagan

"The History and Mystery of Lightening"
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A 3 page review of the online article by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This paper outlines the article's content, presents several points of criticism, and concludes with suggestions for improvement. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPlightening.rtf
Essay Title: "The History and Mystery of Lightening"

"The Way of a Ship"
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This 3 page paper takes its inspiration from the novel "The Way of a Ship" by Derek Lundy to explore the ocean conditions around Cape Horn. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVWayShp.rtf
Essay Title: "The Way of a Ship"

(A) History of Biology
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A general, 5 page overview of the history of biology. Discusses key developments and important discoveries. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Biolhist.wps
Essay Title: (A) History of Biology