While doing the preparation work for any event, it’s important to plan how the visitors will experience it. When it comes to planning events of this scale, key elements have to be considered and a clear event concept has to be formulated. Allen et al. (2008). Event concept The core task while planning an event […]
Stakeholders in Event Management
A stakeholder is a person (or an organization) who can affect or will be affected by the event. Stakeholders in this case are people, agencies, bodies, communities, who are directly involved or interested in the Olympics and related projects. Direct stakeholders are important to ensure the smooth execution of the event, and are directly involved […]
Plastic Waste & Pollution: Environmental Effects
The main objective of this research is to provide a systematic review of the literature on the various social initiatives to improve awareness and to reduce plastic waste, to improve processing of plastic waste, and to provide recommendations. If the demand for plastics follows its current trajectory, global plastics-waste volumes would grow up to 460 […]
Innovations in technology for sustainable development: School Projects
To encourage Scientific Temper and Technological cognitive skills among students, several schools conduct science exhibitions every year. One popular theme during science exhibitions is the topic “Innovations in technology for sustainable development” on which school students have to make projects. Students have to be submit blue print of their respective projects to the school teachers […]
Post-Industrial Society: Definition and Characteristics
Post-Industrial Society: Definition and Characteristics. Introduction Since the 1960 and 70 the US economy was threatened by the economic recovery of Europe and Japan. It was facing the challenge of third world nationalism and an unprecedented rise of oil prices. The war in Vietnam had further weakened the US and its economy was losing its […]
APA Referencing Guide
APA referencing style: Complete guide on how to cite resources using the APA referencing. References written in APA format should be alphabetically listed. Please see below how to cite studies taken from different sources. Text taken from Books Anastasi, A. (1968). Psychological Testing. London: MacMillan Publishers Ltd. Article taken from Journal Dennision, B. (1984). Bringing […]
How does Design & Technology affect society
In the past I have never paid lot of attention to the design, logos of certain brands (though I appreciated things that were smartly packaged), but after learning more about this topic, I now try to think what could have been the reasoning behind certain shapes, colours, typeface, etc. that the top companies use. Apple […]
Critical Thinking and Professional Judgement for Social Work (Book Review)
Book review of Critical Thinking and Professional Judgement for Social Work, and summary on the question: what is professional judgement in social work practice? In the book “Critical Thinking and Professional Judgement for Social Work”, the authors Lynne Rutter and Keith Brown emphasize the importance of critical thinking while making professional judgement, especially for practitioners […]
Digital signatures: Notes
A signature on a document means the person signing it takes responsibility of the content mentioned in the document. Digital signature is a signature developed for the online world; it allow us to verify the author and authenticate the message contents. What is a Digital Signature Certificate? A Digital Signature Certificate is a secure digital […]
Business Plan (Concept, Samples & Examples for Students)
Business plan content, samples, and examples for students Small or Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Several economies now have a significant numbers of small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (the definition of an SME may differ somewhat across countries). As well as providing a living for their owners, SMEs make a significant contribution to the economy generating significant […]
Outsourcing: Introduction, Benefits, Questions
Almost all the top companies in the world outsource their work. So what does outsourcing mean and how does it benefit a company? Here’s more on outsourcing. Introduction Outsourcing is when a company hires another company to perform certain functions so that it is able to focus on its core activities. Wikipedia defines it as […]
Hearts and Hands (by O Henry)
O. Henry is the pen name of the American writer William Sydney Porter, known for infusing wit, gentle humour, and surprise endings in his short stories. “Hearts and Hands” is not an exception. About the Story “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry is a story told during the course of a train journey to Denver. […]
My Greatest Olympic Prize By Jesse Owens
“My Greatest Olympic Prize” (by By Jesse Owens) is a true story; its an autobiographical account of Jesse Owens’ experience of true friendship at the Berlin Olympics 1936 where he won four gold medals. Summary During the 1936 Olympics, Jesse Owens walked away with four gold medals. However, Adolf Hitler was pretty confident that Luz […]
A Horse and Two Goats by R K Narayan
R. K. Narayan in his short story “A Horse and Two Goats” uses humour to touch upon several important social issues. The story is set in a fictional village in Tamil Nadu named Kritam where the protagonist of the story, Muni, lives. Most of the houses in the village are made of bamboo thatch, straw […]
After Blenheim by Robert Southey
After Blenheim by Robert Southey is an anti-war poem (opposed to war) that offers deep insights on war and its consequences. Written in the form of a ballad, the poem is centered around one of the major battles of eighteenth century – the Battle of Blenheim in which the allied forces (coalition of forces including […]
Bangle Sellers (by Sarojini Naidu)
Bangle Sellers (by Sarojini Naidu) is a beautiful, well crafted, poem where the poetess provides insight into the lives of a certain class of people – bangle sellers who wander from place to place to sell their wares. One bangle-seller becomes the narrator of this poem. The Bangle Sellers’ was published in the 1912 collection […]
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt: Summary, analysis, Notes. Introduction Through the poem Abou Ben Adhem, Leigh Hunt conveys the message that more than loving god, we all must love mankind more; such an act pleases the lord even more. Loving our fellowmen is an act that is appreciated by God. This is a narrative […]
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (Daffodils) by William Wordsworth
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (also known as Daffodils) by William Wordsworth: Analysis and notes. Introduction William Wordsworth is a well-known poet who loved nature and believed in nature’s healing power. William Wordsworth’s lyrical poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (also commonly known as ‘Daffodils’ or ‘The Daffodils’) celebrates the beauty of nature […]
Chief Seattle’s Speech (1854): Summary, review, analysis
Chief Seattle’s Speech – Treasure Trove of short Stories. Also find ICSE project/assignment questions on Chief Seattle’s Speech. Introduction Globally, forest cover continues to decline at an alarming rate as deforestation continues playing havoc with the climate. American novelist and poet, Henry Cuyler Bunner, is able to foresee the impending destruction and makes an ardent […]
Public Expenditure (Economics): Principles and Importance
Public Expenditure is an important concept in Economics. Lets take a closer look at its causes and important principles. What is Public Expenditure? Public expenditure is the expenditure incurred by the central, state and local governments to satisfy the common wants of people such as education, health, administration, defence, infrastructure (roads, trains) etc. Most of […]
