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Assets are persons or things that can produce value. People can be assets because of the value they bring to a relationship or organization. Things which are assets have value for the owner because they can be converted into cash. Cash on hand is also considered an asset. Tangible Assets Tangible assets are those that can […]

The story of King Arthur is truly the stuff of legends. Raised from birth by the sorcerer Merlin, he grew up to be the king that established the round table for his knights. This story has been retold numerous times and can be seen in cartoons, movies, books, and assorted literature. Playlist of Arthurian Heroes […]

Arthropods are animals that are members of the phylum Arthropoda. More than 80% of all of the animals in the world are arthropods. With such a large group of animals, there is quite a lot of diversity – and quite a lot of examples – but they do have some similar traits: Invertebrates An exoskeleton, or external, […]

Art Nouveau is French for “New Art.” This style began in the 1890s in France and spread throughout the world. It took designs and forms in nature and used flowing curves to stylize them. Art Nouveau was found primarily in architectural detailing and the applied arts, especially the decorative arts. Art Nouveau Disciplines Art Nouveau has […]

Applied research is a methodology used to solve a specific, practical problem of an individual or group. The study and research is used in business, medicine and education in order to find solutions that may cure diseases, solve scientific problems or develop technology. Applied Research Topic Examples Persuasion of individuals Interventions for specific child behaviors […]

An antonym is a word that is the opposite meaning of another. It comes from the Greek words “anti” for opposite and “onym” for name. Since language is complex, people may at times, disagree on what words are truly opposite in meaning to other words. Synonyms and Antonyms A synonym is a word that means the same, or almost the same, […]

Antithesis means opposite and is used as a literary device to put two contrasting ideas together. This emphasizes the difference between the two ideas and adds interest to writing. Antithesis in Literature Snow White and the Wicked Witch in Snow White Dumbledore and Voldemort in Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling Aslan and White Witch in The Chronicles Of Narnia by […]

Bibliographies are used to cite sources that are used in a research paper.  An annotated bibliography is more than a mere list of sources. It includes: A summary – includes information that explains what information the source provides An evaluation – explains why or how the notation is a useful source. It can also speak to the validity […]

Anecdotes cover a wide variety of stories and tales, especially since they can be about basically any subject under the sun. What is an anecdote, you ask? An anecdote is a short story, usually serving to make the listeners laugh or ponder over a topic. Generally, the anecdote will relate to the subject matter that the […]

An allusion is a figure of speech that makes a reference to a place, person, or event. This can be real or imaginary and may refer to anything, including fiction, folklore, historical events, or religious manuscripts. The reference can be direct or may be inferred, and can broaden the reader’s understanding. Literary Allusions There are several ways […]