The following links address content addressed in the sample readings of this chapter. You may find the short selections bring up topics of interest to you that you would like to explore further. These websites may get you started in that direction.
http://www.hardatwork.com/HyperNews/get/cooler/criticism2.html Hard at Work: The Water Cooler A discussion board addressing constructive criticism.
"Some of the
worst things that have ever been said to some of us have been introduced as
‘constructive criticism.’ What's your view? Is there really such a thing as
"constructive criticism"? -- and if so, what makes it different from plain ol'
criticism? Tell us what you've learned about giving -- and taking -- it."
http://ideas.uqam.ca/ideas/data/Papers/wopwispod1065-95.html Nonmarket outcomes of schooling Most studies of the benefits of education focus on market outcomes, particularly
labor market returns. But the rewards of education are not limited to success
at finding a job and earning money; schooling also affects nonmarket outcomes,
such as one's health and the cognitive development of one's children. The authors
discuss several nonmarket outcomes of education that have been confirmed by
researchers and estimate the value that an additional year of schooling has
on some of those outcomes.
http://www.iwanet.org/nj/ Virtual Jobs.com An example of an online resource for networking in the search for a job.
Can you find a website in your career field that might provide information or
resources like this one?
http://asktheheadhunter.com/ Ask the Headhunter This website is a rich resource for anyone searching for a job or looking
for employees.
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0851609.html Water Pollution This web article addresses industrial pollution; other sources of water
pollution; ocean pollution; dangers of water pollution; and legislation and
control.
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/default.htm National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases This webpage offers information resources on allergies and infectious diseases.