• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. –

  An essay contest entry about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Department of Defense Ethics and Contracting –

  A research assignment that details the Department of Defense’s ethics policy, as well as the Boeing and Air Force scandal.

Student: Ronald Huereca
Date: 11/18/2004
Topic: Cruise Control

Introduction

Most new cars in the United States come with cruise control already built-in. With increasing congestion on the Interstates and highways, automobile manufacturers have begun installing a new feature called adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control senses traffic conditions ahead and adjusts a vehicle’s speed to the vehicle in front of it.

Student: Ronald Huereca
Date: 09/09/2004
Topic: Bluray vs. HD-DVD

Introduction

Today’s DVDs generate approximately fifty percent of a film’s overall revenue. With a growth of forty-four percent in sales in 2003, DVD sales are stronger than ever. Unfortunately, industry analysts predict that by 2008, DVD sales growth will slow to seven percent. In addition, by 2008 it is expected that half of the United States could own a high-definition (HD) television.

Student: Ronald Huereca
Date: 9/2/04
Topic: Plagiarism, Original Works, and Academic Integrity

Introduction

More students are coming into higher levels of education under-prepared. These students cannot read or write very well, cannot think with intellectual depth, and have the wrong skills for life-long learning. Many students have the attitude that they would like the degree, but not have the knowledge (Abramson, 2001).

Student: Ronald Huereca
Date: 10/14/2004
Topic: Birth Control Alternatives

Introduction

When birth control showed up in the 1960s, it was hailed as a milestone for women. Women could now plan their periods and somewhat avoid unplanned pregnancies. Since the 1960s, when the Pill was introduced, birth control methods have evolved significantly. There are tried and true methods, such as the regular Pill, but there are other methods as well.

Student: Ronald Huereca
Date: 09/24/2004
Topic: Windows Future Storage (WinFS)

Introduction

Microsoft’s next operating system, code-named Longhorn, is not due for release until late 2006. A new file system, called Windows Future Storage (WinFS), was originally planned to be included in the new operating system. However, due to schedule conflicts, WinFS will not be included in Longhorn. Many industry watchers are crying foul and stating that Longhorn should not be released prematurely.