Is there good research evidence which supports the usefulness of criminal profiling?

August 24, 2018 Educator

OZYMANDIAS

Which words and phrases from the poem best contribute to a sense of setting?

The entire poem paints a beautiful picture, not only the landscape but of the historical milieu. The physical descriptions give us the desolation and emptiness of the mise-en-scene – the…

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THE BLACK CAT

“The Black Cat” features a heavy use of dashes that create long, cumbersome sentences, and…

Edgar Allen Poe loves to use dashes in his work. He uses them frequently in “The Black Cat,” along with other works such as “The Pit and the Pendulum” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Indeed, these…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What was the social climate like during Shakespeare’s time? How does it compare to the social…

Even though the play is set in Italy, there are definite parallels between some of the social aspects of Romeo and Juliet and life in Elizabethan England during Shakespeare’s time. Men were…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

Where does Mrs. Jones work in “Thank You M’am”?

Mrs. Jones works in the beauty-shop of a hotel, a shop that stays open late to serve all classes of women with different types of hair. This shop is convenient for those who do not have regular day…

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THE BRONZE BOW

Describe Daniel bar Jamin from The Bronze Bow

Daniel bar Jamin is lonely and bitter. Almost everyone in his family has died, both directly and indirectly, at the hands of the Romans. He is taken into slavery, but is able to escape. His…

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THE KITE RUNNER

How is The Kite Runner similar to The Thorn Birds?

Khaled Hosseini’s book The Kite Runner and Colleen McCullough’s novel The Thorn Birds don’t at first seem to have much in common. Hosseini’s book takes place in Kabul, while McCullough’s…

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SPEECH TO THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION

What makes Americans invincible, according to Henry in “Speech to the Virginia Convention”?

According to Patrick Henry, the colonists cannot lose because they are “armed in the holy cause of liberty” and the just God will preside over their destiny. Henry tells the convention that if…

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THE SCARLET IBIS

Who is Doodle in “The Scarlet Ibis”?

Doodle is one of the main characters in James Hurst’s short story “The Scarlet Ibis” about two brothers growing up in the early part of the 20th century on the coast of North Carolina. Doodle is…

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HISTORY

What happened during 1963-1968 to cause the comeback of the U.S. economy?

Following the 1958 recession, the economy was sluggish at the beginning of John F. Kennedy’s presidency (he took office in 1961). Unemployment remained at about 6%, and the stock market had lost a…

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HISTORY

Describe the German perspective of the Versailles Treaty.

The German perspective on the Treaty of Versailles is not a very positive perspective. The Germans believed they were treated unfairly and misled. There was a belief in Germany that if they…

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SCIENCE

What are the differences between applied and basic research?

Basic research is generally more science oriented. That is, it aims to figure out how and why some phenomenon took place. In comparison, applied research is more technology oriented. That is, it…

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SCIENCE

What kind of equation do I use to find the standard meridian of Vladivostok?

Standard meridians are located at intervals of 15 degrees of longitude on either side of the prime meridian. Time zones are roughly centered on the standard meridians. Thus, to find the standard…

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SILAS MARNER

How does Silas react to the boys disturbing him?

If you are referring to Silas in “Silas Marner”, our protagonist reacts to the boys disturbing him by glaring at them in a threatening manner. In Chapter One, Silas Marner is a linen-weaver who…

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THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS

List three functions the house performs.

The futuristic house in Bradbury’s, “There Will Come Soft Rains” does just about everything for its owners except save them from a nuclear war. The house is vacant except for all the…

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THROUGH THE TUNNEL

In the story “Through the Tunnel” by Doris Lessing what two lessons did Jerry learn?

I think Jerry learned more than only two lessons in the story. One lesson that he learned was the importance of training. I think he always knew the importance of training, which is why he…

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THE GIRL WHO FELL FROM THE SKY

What is a major conflict that Rachel deals with throughout The Girl Who Fell from the Sky? How is…

In this eNotes Educator’s opinion, the main conflict here can best be indicated by the phrase Rachel vs. race. Before the tragedy (and before she lost all of her immediate family), Rachel had no…

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MONSTER

In the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers, how is Steve Harmon considered the protagonist and…

In literature, the protagonist is considered the central figure of the story and is also the character which moves the narrative forward. The antagonist is the character that opposes the…

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE

Helen’s firm determination and hard work enabled her to achieve what she wanted. How can I…

I will provide some examples below of how Helen’s determination and hard work allowed her to achieve many things in her life. Helen did not learn to fully communicate until she was seven years old….

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SWEAT

In “Sweat,” why does Sykes consider Delia a hypocrite for washing the clothes of white people? Do…

Delia’s husband, Sykes, considers her to be a hypocrite because she is working on Sunday. Sykes reveals his attitude about Delia’s “hypocrisy” in the story’s exposition. After she reorganizes the…

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A ROSE FOR EMILY

How does “A Rose for Emily” represent the difference between the Old South and the New South?

William Faulkner’s work often showcases the changing times in southern society, and no story does this more effectively or more compactly than his short story “A Rose for Emily.” In this…

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THE INTERLOPERS

What did Saki (H.H. Munro) want readers to understand after reading this story “The Interlopers”?

One could certainly conclude that the lesson H.H. Munro, under the pseudonym “Saki”, wished to convey to readers of his short story “The Interlopers” was the folly of hatred toward one’s fellow…

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LITERATURE

In lines 10-19 of Kennedy’s inaugural address, the tone could best be described as what?

Without seeing the copy of Kennedy’s address with line numbers that this question is referring to, it is impossible to know exactly what lines 10-19 actually are. But it seems likely, given the way…

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SILAS MARNER

What people are described as “alien-looking men,” and why are they thus described?

The “alien-looking men” mentioned in the first chapter of Silas Marner are the weavers, one of whom is Silas Marner. The opening paragraph of George Eliot’s novel describes the era of the setting,…

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MACBETH

How does Macbeth’s determination make him a bad person?

It is difficult to say that it is Macbeth’s determination that makes him a bad person. He is more characterized by ambition, and an excessive faith in the witches, which drive him to carry out some…

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SCIENCE

Which cave formation is formed along the walls of the cave where water flows and calcite is…

In talking about the floor of the cave, where water is flowing in a stream-like fashion, it is a structure known as a rimstone dam. This is a structure that has a slight upturn, similar to an…

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SCIENCE

Is life possible on other planets?

Life maybe possible on other planets, provided some conditions are met. First of all, we have to understand that life could be very different from what we observe on Earth. Other planets may have a…

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THE ODYSSEY

How do you know that Odysseus was man known for guile in The Odyssey?

One of Odysseus’ most famous features is his cleverness (or guile, as you say), and he exhibits this skill at many times during both Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. The most obvious (and probably most…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Please provide 2 quotes from Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird that describe Scout’s obedience and youth.

Jean Louise Finch (a.k.a. Scout) exemplifies innocence, purity, and youth in Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. She is proof that discrimination and prejudice are vices taught to children, not built into…

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THE POSSIBILITY OF EVIL

At the beginning of the story, Miss Strangeworth is characterized as?

At the beginning of the story Miss Strangeworth is characterized as a sweet, kindly little old lady who lives a very simple life in a small town and who takes an interest in the welfare and…

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HISTORY

What is the one word that best describes Julius Caesar?

Obviously, this question is a matter of opinion and can have a variety of responses. Ambition is defined as a strong desire to achieve something despite the obstacles placed in your way. It would…

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STARGIRL

In the book Stargirl, why does Hillari Kimble say Stargirl isn’t real?

Jerry Spinelli’s novel, Stargirl, tells the story of an unusual girl named Susan, though she prefers to go by “Stargirl.” A new student at Mica Area High School, Stargirl’s eccentric clothing and…

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HISTORY

How has Darwinism affected American ideologies? How does it relate to government, education, and…

There are really two broad kinds of “Darwinism” we must consider here.The first is the scientific theory of evolution by Darwinian natural selection. This theory is absolutely unassailable. It is…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Where does Bob Ewell say he hates black people in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Often the diction of people indicates their feelings, rather than any overt declaration. Such is the case with Bob Ewell. When he is on the witness stand in Chapter 17, Ewell claims that he heard…

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ANTON CHEKHOV

What is the theme of the short story “The Lottery Ticket”?

The theme of “The Lottery Ticket” by Anton Chekhov is the insidiously exciting but destructive nature of envy and desire for material possessions. In the exposition of Chekhov’s story, Ivan…

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MACBETH

Macbeth and Ulysses have more differences than similarities. Macbeth chronicles the rise and fall of a general who believes he is fated to rule Scotland. Taking matters into his own hands, Macbeth…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Why do people move from rural areas to cities?

People may choose to move from rural areas to cities for a number of reasons, but the root motivation behind many of these causes has to do with the opportunities available in one’s life. Here I…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Can we identify criminals before they have committed any crimes?

This is a very complex ethical question, which you should think about yourself and consider in terms of your own knowledge and values. But here are some things to think about to get you…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Why is Rainsford confused about the size of the recoil created by the shot he heard in The Most…

Early in the story, Rainsford has come back out on deck to have a smoke. While alone on deck, he hears three gunshots. Somewhere, off in the blackness, someone had fired a gun three times….

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THE WEDNESDAY WARS

What is an entire sentence from The Wednesday Wars Chapter 12 with the word “bribe” in it?

“And I knew that my father would never bribe the judge.” Chapter: September “And then I look around the courtroom, and there’s my father, and I’m thinking ‘Maybe he can bribe the judge,’ and he…

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HISTORY

Neither the Articles of Confederation nor the Constitution directly addressed social equality….

The Articles of Confederation and Constitution did not attempt to provide voting or other rights to women, the poor, or slaves. The Constitution, for example, counts slaves as three-fifths of a…

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SILENT SPRING

What happened during the “cranberry scare” of 1959?

Before she wrote Silent Spring, Rachel Carson was a biologist for the Fish & Wildlife Service, beginning in 1936, and she wrote about issues relating to water contamination for The Baltimore…

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FRINDLE

What is the problem and solution in Andrew Clements’ Frindle?

The problem in Andrew Clements’ Frindle, also called the conflict, concerns the fact that Nick Allen, the protagonist, is an unusually creative person. As a creative person, Nick has a tendency to…

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ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON

How does Alfred, Lord Tennyson bring about the beauty and the power of the eagle in the poem “The…

Through personification and simile the 19th century English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson shows the majestic beauty of the eagle in his short poem, “The Eagle.” Tennyson paints a simple picture in two…

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SCIENCE

What does a tick living on a dog represent?

Tick and dog share a symbiotic relationship that can be described as parasitic. Symbiosis is the relationship between two organisms, where either one or both the organisms get the benefit. In…

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JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL

Who is Sullivan from Jonathan Livingston Seagull?

In Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Sullivan is Jonathan’s instructor in seagull heaven. At the end of Part One, two special seagulls take Jonathan into the next seagull world, where he will continue…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What type of research is more applicable in modern research?

There are various types of research studies circulating within and beyond the modern academy. For the social and natural sciences these include descriptive research, exploratory research,…