Katherine Roteman
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Hi! My name is Katherine (or just Katie) and I love to write. Whether it be research articles, op-eds, and even narrative stories. One of my favorite things is creating a positive environment for my readers.
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Corruption's Impact On Society
Corruption, a term with a broad spectrum of definitions, is often a result of government officials overpowering legal policies. Corruption can weaken the ideal democracy within a nation, erode trust in the relationship between the government and society, and exacerbate inequality and poverty. Forms of this act can include bribery, lobbying, extortion, cronyism, nepotism, parochialism, and embezzlement. Furthermore, corruption is the deterioration of moral and ethical standards that are characterized by the prioritization of personal gain over public good, abuse of power, and a lack of transparency.
By Katherine Rotemanabout 5 hours ago in History
Why Has Standardized Testing Increased In The Last Twenty Years?
Students living in New Jersey took the New Jersey State Learning Assessment-Adaptive and the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment-Adaptive, as part of a series of field tests administered by the State of New Jersey on October 28-30 and November 3, 2025 to see how the state government can improve testing.
By Katherine Rotemanabout 8 hours ago in Education
Homework is Weighing Down Children
Homework is like a see-saw. The more a student has on their to-do list, the more it is going to weigh on their stress levels. The less they balance, less stress will increase. Katelyn Patterson, journalist, when providing basic information on homework, finds that “Homework, in practice, is a chance for students to work through lessons and make sure that they comprehend what is being taught in class. However, in most situations, all it tends to do is add stress and result in resentment for learning” (Homework Isn't Helpful...).
By Katherine Roteman2 months ago in Education
An Overview of Hermaphroditic Marine Species. Content Warning.
According to a study and research article entitled Macroevolutionary Patterns in Marine Hermaphroditism is defined as, “...in which individuals produce both male and female gametes in their lifetime, occurs in almost all higher plants (95%) and around a third of animals (excluding insects [Avise 2011]).” (Jarvis et al). Many marine species including can produce both male and female gametes or cell (to produce a zygote, the production of an offspring). Oftentimes, even marine plants can produce both sexes cells to produce a zygote. Similar to intersex humanoid individuals, marine species such as Antillean Marine Hermit Crabs and Clownfish are both examples of hermaphrodites while seashorses are considered reversed sex roles in which the male produces eggs in which the female produces sperm cells to fertilize the male’s egg.
By Katherine Roteman2 months ago in Earth
Why College Tuition Should Be Free
According to The National Center for Education Statistics, “Public institutions averaged $9,700, while private nonprofit institutions averaged $38,800, and private for-profit institutions averaged $17,800. While these amounts represented an increase of between 6 and 14 percent over amounts in 2010–11, the latter average—for private for-profit institutions—was actually 8 percent lower than the 2010–11 figure.” (Driscoll and Clapp). As previously implied, over the year, the profit of the public has increased, while the private sector has decreased in the one year span. This is why college should be free for all students; it creates a more of an equal opportunity for all individuals, reduces student debt, and helps to reduce large populations of poverty.
By Katherine Roteman2 months ago in Journal
