Sunday, February 7th, 2010

What exactly is a political commentator? What other jobs can you get with a major in political science?

I know that Steven Crowder is a political commentator, but can you explain what it is exactly? Also what other jobs can you get with a major in political science? Thank you! :)
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Friday, February 5th, 2010

What is the difference between Dr, PhD, and Prof?

I see this on tv all the time, and these are NOT medical doctors but someone with a doctorate degree. e.g. ´´Dr John Smith´´, ´´John Smith, PhD´´, ´´Prof John Smith´´.

What is the difference, and is there a standard way it should be used or it´s entirely up to the person to decide?

Dr. is a courtesy title just like Mr. or Mrs. that is appropriate for all people who have earned a doctoral degree.

PhD after a name is called a postnomial. It’s exactly like using RN, MD, CPA, etc… and indicates a professional qualification or earned degree.

Professor is a job title. It’s the same as referring to a police officer as "officer" or "trooper" or calling a football coach "coach". Other examples are Reverend, "father", Sergeant, General, etc… - all related to a specific job. It’s a general courtesy.

The correct form is to not use two courtesy titles at the same time with very few exceptions. "Reverend Doctor" is appropriate and the military often uses "Colonel (Dr.)" for some titles. We don’t use "Professor Doctor" as a courtesy title and never use "Mr. Professor"

Also, when using a courtesy title (Mr., Mrs., Dr., Prof., Coach, etc…) we don’t append a postnomial to the same signature line. We can have each of the three examples you use in your question for the same person but we’d not use "Dr. Prof. John Smith, PhD" as this would be redundant at best.

We use a courtesy title in forms of address (such as in speaking or addressing):
Dr. and Mrs. John Smith
Mr. and Prof. Jane Smith
Dear Dr. Smith
Good afternoon Prof. Smith

We use a postnomial as a signature line or in biographics that need reference to authority. We also use the postnomial on nametags and business cards when that information is important.

John Smith, PhD
Jane Smith, RN, MSN
John Smith, CPA, DBA

Some people contend that, absent a compelling reason to do so, this practice may be seen as pretentious. Especially in social interactions. Some though are offered as "fair warning" in social interactions. For example: if introducing your local minister to a group a frat friends it’s not a bad idea to introduce using the title, "guys, this is Rev. Smith" and the same could be said of faculty being introduced to students that may not be aware of the position. In military circles it is considered poor form to dispense with rank when making introductions because it places the parties interacting in an unfair position.

It’s very common in the health professions to differentiate between levels of provider and in academia to establish qualification of the faculty. A syllabus or professor’s bio will almost always identify the highest degree in postnomial form, especially in the case of an earned doctorate.

Whether an individual prefers to be referred to as Dr. Smith or Prof Smith is a matter of individual preference and institutional tradition. All professors aren’t Dr. and all Drs. aren’t Professor.

Friday, January 29th, 2010

I want to take admission for my son in Jankidevi Public school, Andheri West. How good is the school, faculty?

I want to know the schools management, faculty, student friendly or not?

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Friday, January 29th, 2010

My Windows XP did not pass validation, should I update to Windows XP Prof. or go to Vista Home Premium?

We got a computer from friend and it didn’t pass the Windows Genuine Software. I have the option to upgrade to Windows XP prof for $150 or I can upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium for $130. What is the difference and which would be the better of the 2.

Don’t do any, you can have a better operating for free. which is faster more secure and you get all the application and games software for Free for the rest of your life…

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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

is the political science major in college mostly guys or girls?

I am starting college this week and i am a Pre-Law Political Science major. I was wondering if this is mostly a guy thing like some majors or is is a good mix of both? I know this probably sounds retarted i was just wondering.

well since you are going into political science you should start being politically correct and refrain from using the word "retarded" seeing as how it could offend a lot of people …. anyway, the major is filled with mostly guys. good luck.

Monday, January 25th, 2010

How do i convince the department manager?

Me and my colleagues are planning to establish an outsourcing department. the problem is that our company is totally unfocused on outsourcing. the thing we want to convince the manager about is a little seminar thingy, where we would -i hope so- be inviting outsourcing experts from brazil and china, and others from SoCal….but the dork wont release funds unless we "convince" him somehow. give me a couple of good arguments you would use to convince your boss-ABOUT ANY GENERAL SITUATION…

In this economy how can you expect him to put out money?

Be thankful that you all have a job

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Is the modern University system the most practical way to train professionals like Engineers, Accountants etc?

Universities are expensive. It’s an ethical dilemna that we have to go into 150K of debt just to try to obtain the American dream.
Universities have a lot of requirements that have little to do with the jobs of accounting and engineering.
In the distant (maybe not so distant) past these jobs were trained through free apprenticeships, not university, and you didn’t have to start in 6 figures of debt just to try to obtain a middle class job.

I think you are correct in that the university system is not the best way to educate many professions including engineering and accounting. In Great Britain, medical doctors are trained for the medical profession right after high school (their equivalent) and omit the courses normally required in a liberal arts education or the first two years of a University in America. If I recall they spend four years in med. school followed by two years of internship and another year or two if they are in a specialty. Therefore, they can be out and practicing medicine after six years or 23 or 24 years old or 25 or 26 with a specialty. I think accountants and engineers should spend 2 years in a school or university and another 2 years as interns with a business. After this and passing an exam, they should be fully qualified (certificated engineer or chartered accountant). The same could be done for teachers, lawyers, and almost any profession. Your point is well taken and the system should be changed. Very good idea on your part.

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

If a school requires GRE scores to be sent to them directly, do I specify a department code?

In other words, the graduate college / graduate school wants the scores, not necessarily the department. Is just one copy of the GRE sent to the "institution", and forwarded to the "department"? Or can I just leave the "institution" and forget the department, and expect that it will reach the graduate college of the school?

I had the same question yesterday. I emailed the program and asked them specifically for their department code just in case. I’m taking my GRE tomorrow and totally freaked out. Good luck!

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

What university programs do I need to apply in to become a French and English teacher?

When I’m done university, I want to be able to teach french and english. What I don’t understand is what I have to write on my application in order to be able to do that.
I am currently in gr. 12, applying for the first time and thinking of applying to Brock university in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

The requirements for a teacher varies by state. You will need a certain number of subject matter classes as well as prescribed education classes.

You will probably not be able to do all three of the things listed above as an undergraduate. Take one language and education classes. Your state may also require that you pass certain tests. You can also contact your own state department of education for specific information./ The certification requirements for your state will also be found below./

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

How can I change my major from Psychology to Political Science?

Okay, I am having trouble with stats and don’t find psychology interesting anymore plus my parents think psychologists are crazy and bizarre lol. Seriously, I don’t know what to do Im in my third year in college and think it will be a waste of time and money to change majors but Im interested in political science too. P.SHow can I discover in college my real passion?

You should talk with your dean.