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I’ve moved all of my research papers and other school documents into one section to aide students in search of what they need.  Not only is this a little bit more organized but anyone can now browse the content and see what else has been uploaded.  Each paper has received a “B” or higher as a grade at either a high school or university.

***Please note – All research papers listed here are for reference purposes only.  Exact copies should not be made and would be considered plagiarism against the authors and this website.***

• Art

1. Analyzing the Painting Techniques of Perugino’s Saint Augustine with Members of the Confraternity of Perugia – This paper details the Renaissance painting techniques that Perugino used for his portrait Saint Augustine with Members of the Confraternity of Perugia.
2. Erwin Panofsky on “Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Wedding” – This paper critiques, analyzes, and summarizes an article written by Erwin Panofsky pertaining to Jan van Eyck’s portrait Arnolfini Wedding.
3. On “Cellini’s Blood,” A Summary and Critique – This art paper summarizes and critiques Michael Cole’s article titled “Cellini’s Blood,” which discusses Cellini’s sculpture Perseus and Medusa.

• Communications

1. Case Summary – All Purpose Public Figures and Freedom of Speech – This paper analyzes a given scenario and incorporates the concepts of an all-purpose public figure and freedom of speech.
2. Case Summary – Freedom of Expression and the Public School System – This paper analyzes a given scenario and incorporates the concepts of the freedom of expression and the rights given through the public school system.
3. The Age of Information (The Advancement of the Internet) – Detailing a brief history of the Internet, this paper reveals what the Internet is used for today and how it will affect our culture in the future.

• English

1. The ‘Bottom Line’ about Bottom – This paper summarizes Shakespeare’s character Nick Bottom and why is one of the most entertaining and creative characters that Shakespeare created.

• History

1. A Period of Emotions – This paper details the events and times of the 1930s and World War II. It focuses on the economic, political and social impacts and also the effect on American citizens.
   
2. Men of Faith and Fervor – This paper details the  impacts of John Calvin, Martin Luther, John Knox, and Huldrych Zwingli on the Reformation.
3. The Cold War – This paper documents the times during the Cold War, from the period right after World War II to the tearing down of the Berlin Wall. The effects on the American citizens and the impact on world peace is noted in this paper.
4. The Times of Reconstruction – This paper discusses the times of the Reconstruction Era and the political, economic and mostly social issues that too place during the time period.

• Homeland Security

1. An Analysis of Strategic Planning Models – This paper describes some of the strategic planning models used when completing a strategic planning process. Each example is elaborated upon with different steps detailing how to successfully undertake the given model. Good information for a homeland security class or a business management class.
2. Hizballah Research Paper – This paper was completed after doing research on the Hizballah terrorist organization. It contains many useful resources, information, and examples.
3. The Affects of Legal and Illegal Immigration on Homeland Security – This research paper takes a look at both illegal and legal immigration and their affects on the United States and, more particularly, the concept of homeland security.

If you’d like to contribute any papers, please contact me via email.