...Writing Review Throughout this English 111 course, I have learned tremendous amounts of information and skills that I will carry with me and use throughout the remainder of my life. This class has helped me to not only become a better writer but also to become an active reader too. Needless to say, I have attempted this class in the past, this is the second time I have taken this course, and I must say I am glad that I did. Since then, I have learned and remember more from this semester than before such as the importance of pre-writing; choosing a topic and developing a thesis; how editing and revising can help construct an A paper. Unfortunately, I haven’t done any other writing this semester other than this class because this is the only...
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... At the beginning of my English 111 class, I was unsure of my writing skills for college, thus English 111, which is a writing class, was intimidating to me. I had been out of school for over thirty years, and my memory of my writing in high school is not so clear. So at the beginning of the year, Dr. Kennedy asked us what we wanted to get of our class this semester. It was not hard for me to say I wanted to improve my writing skills. The skills I learned in English helped me improve my writing in other classes as well. Learning how to take notes with the double entry journal and Kia styles were a big help in my psychology and art history classes. Accordingly, the MEAL plan was a big help with getting...
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...Tech Community College Region 14—Bloomington Multilingual English Composition (Fall 2015) Syllabus Flag this Flag! All your college classes should have a syllabus—a schedule and list of course requirements, goals, and policies. Syllabi are like course contracts. By staying in the class, you agree to follow the “rules” of the syllabus. If you lose your syllabus, you can get another from Blackboard/Start Here. Flag this Flag! All your college classes should have a syllabus—a schedule and list of course requirements, goals, and policies. Syllabi are like course contracts. By staying in the class, you agree to follow the “rules” of the syllabus. If you lose your syllabus, you can get another from Blackboard/Start Here. Class & Section Number: ENGL 111-16N Tuesdays and Thursdays (T/R), 11:00-12:15, B209 Instructor Information NAME: Julie Kraft EMAIL: jkraft10@ivytech.edu OFFICE HOURS: By appointment SUPERVISOR INFORMATION: Annie Gray, English Department Chair, Room C118, Phone: 812-330-6038, agray@ivytech.edu Required Materials REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: * Wilhoit, A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings, 6th edition, Pearson (Custom edition for Ivy Tech) * Hacker and Sommers, A Pocket Style Manual, 6th edition, Bedford/St. Martin’s * Ivy Tech Bloomington literary magazine, mê tis, Volume 8 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS & EXPENSES: * Printouts of Blackboard readings and items you research for essays * Electronic storage device * Folder for...
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...This semester of English 111 has taught me many things about my writing. I have learned that one of my best strategies with writing is getting a head start. I have learned that I will produce a better paper if I work on it periodically rather than all at once before the due date. Writing a paper periodically allows my brain to take a rest between each night. While my brain does get a rest, writing periodically also allows me to think of new thoughts and ideas that I want to incorporate into my paper. Along with this idea, a strategy that doesn’t work as well for me is trying to do too much at once. For the Paradise Lost Analysis and British Literature Analysis, I tried to do everything in one night so I wouldn’t have to worry about it any more. This technique put even more stress on me and made me overwhelmed. Although my literary analyses seemed strong in my...
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...Dr. Wilson English 111 (TuTr) Fall 2010 Refutation Assignment Assignment: In an essay of 2-3 pp., refute the editorial or essay of your choice. Method: If you choose a newspaper editorial, you can only use one of the following papers: The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, or The Washington Post. You may also use news and current affairs periodicals, such as the National Review, The Nation, The New Republic, Mother Jones, Dissent, Commentary, The Economist, etc. If you are looking in newspapers, turn directly to the Editorials/Op-Ed section. Ignore letters to the editor. You may use the paper’s editorials, or any of their syndicated columnists. These pieces express opinion directly. You may disagree only in part, but you must be clear about what you disagree with and why. As always, you must give reasons, facts, examples, etc., to substantiate your argument. You must then try to persuade the reader (moi), that the editorialist is wrong and you are right. Avoid reportage and news stories. Biased though they may be, they do not openly express opinion. The exception would be advocacy journalism. You need not limit yourself to editorials. You may use essays you have come across in your research projects that you do not plan to use as one of your major arguments. Please attach a copy of the editorial or essay you are refuting to your...
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... 学生姓名 俞胜瑜 学 号 090108100119 指导教师 黎昌抱 二级学院 外国语学院 专业名称 英语 班 级 09英语1班 2012年11月 The Literature Review of A Study of Different Connotations of Animal Words Between Chinese and English Animals, being an extremely important component of living organisms, play a crucial role in our daily life. In ancient times when human beings appeared, we humans hunt and feed on animals; later, we began to domesticate some docile animals, and then trained some of them to plow and till in the field; today, we keep some likable and smart animals to be our pets. However, some animals are practically impossible to be our pet. One reason is that people believe these certain kinds of animals might be symbols of ill omens or just might bring bad luck. Yet while Chinese detest crows, Japanese regard the crow as their national bird, the very sacred bird every Japanese worships; the cry of an owl bespeaks the death for the Chinese people, but in Greek and Roman myths, they stand for wisdom; and cricket in Chinese poems signifies sadness and sorrow, while “as merry as a cricket” is often used in English to show joy and happiness. All the above are examples of cultural diversity, which are mainly caused by historic, religious, and geographical reasons. Furthermore, a language is the reflection and the carrier of a certain culture, and animal words play a significant role in a language...
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...Andrew Yates Instructor – Anissa Demiter ENG 111 January 16, 2015 Literacy Narrative Throughout my childhood, the idea of having a college education was greatly stressed. As a result, it was my duty as the next generational child, to excel in my studies and achieve a life of prosperity and success. Learning became the basic foundation of my growth. Therefore, my youth was overtaken by many hours spent reading and writing what was known to be correct "Standard" English. I first found this to be a great shortcoming, but I knew that one day I wanted to have a great career. At this time I had no idea what I was going to become but trough reading and writing I had a few ideas. One idea was to be a truck driver or a pharmacist, but I later discovered I liked law enforcement much better. Through the many years of school I have found it very hard to get through my English classes. I found writing to be the hardest subject, but I always gave it my best. Reading I found much easier. I have always liked reading more it is easier than to write something. My mom always helped me through by encouraging to do so. She always told me “son if you just give it your best then you will make good grades”. Those words have stuck with the throughout my life. I strive to do my best in everything I do today. I give it my best. I think the reason I struggled with writing is because I’m more of a hands on person. I have been this way for as long as I can remember. I used to take...
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...Running head: IMPACTOF THE TEHNOLOGY ON EACH INDIVIDUAL’S BEHAVIOR Impact of the Technology on Each Individual’s Behavior Author Note This paper was prepared for English 111, taught by Professor Dirks. Abstract This paper explores four published articles that report on results from research conducted the texting has been become the part of life and the influence of abbreviations leads a serious argument. The articles, however, vary in the situations and reacts diversity conclusions. “I Think, Therefore IM”, written by Jennifer 8. Lee observed from several high schools and colleges’ students have been using instant messaging from daily life to schoolwork and report. Some teachers take the abbreviations as an offence on formal English writing, but others recognize that it is a language evolution. And when it comes to cultures and lack of technology in the early days, Charles McGrath’s “The Pleasures of the Text” talk about the limitation of texts and the cultural reasons, so the abbreviations have start been using. The Campus Times keep talking about the abbreviations and the influences on today’s language. By CQ Researcher, it says people today are more connected than ever, and each individual relies on the cell phones to work, entertain, and even maintain a relationship. Compare to these researches, this paper states what the influences for cell-phone usages and the connections of technology. Impact of the Technology on Each Individual’s Behavior Introduction Jennifer...
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...Shubham Surani Professor Senft Writing II 2/7/13 Database Research Step 3 1) Drew P. Cingel and S. Shyam Sundar Texting, techspeak, and tweens: The relationship between text messaging and English grammar skills New Media & Society December 2012 14: 1304-1320, first published on May 11, 2012 doi:10.1177/1461444812442927 * This article was found in the Sage database under New Media and Society. The authors are Drew P. Cingel and S. Shyam Sundar. The article was published in December 2012 * The paper states the new generations methods of learning are changing towards technological ways such as communication technologies. * What fascinated me was why the new generation cannot use proper grammar when texting or chatting. Is there a way that the educational system could adapt to the new generation’s method of learning or even differentiate between when to use bad grammar and correct grammar. * The author uses quantitative research by preforming an experiment suing 228 students. Also, the research is qualitative because the research is than analyzed to assume a new method of learning. * The author is examining 228 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. * The author asks, “Does the increased use of text messaging engender greater reliance on such textual adaptations to the point of altering one’s sense written grammar? * Why should teaching and learning methods evolve at the same pace as technology? 2) Kristin A. Searle and Yasmin...
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...Brian Bristow September 29th 2008 Eng 111 Essay on George Orwell Political or Lexical Reasoning Could Eric Arthur Blair, A.K.A. George Orwell, have used Lexical instead of Political as his underlying reasoning for the general collapse and degradation of modern English writing? I believe he could have based on four reasons. First, here are simpler reasons than those perceived by Orwell as responsible for the ugliness as he describes in “Politics and the English Language.” (1-2) Secondly, there is other, more pedestrian reasoning than the four mentioned in Orwell’s “Why I Write,” (2-3) which are: sheer egoism, aesthetic enthusiasm, historical impulse, and Political purpose (1-2). And finally, after research into his past and getting only a small glimpse into the trials and hardships he had to deal with, compounded with poor health since childhood, I believe his views pertaining to writing were largely shaped by these ordeals (Stevens 9-11). After reading the assigned work by George Orwell, and other samples of his work, I have come to ascertain that there are simpler reasons than those proposed by him “Why I Write,” for the general collapse of modern writing. Writing this essay for example, is not an easy undertaking, but I have available to me technology that while useful, may contribute to lazy writing. I am thankful for modern devices of today’s technology. I couldn’t fathom writing this by hand and all the mistakes and backtracked thoughts would certainly...
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...Department of English Trent University WRIT 1001H: Write in Time Oshawa Instructor: Dr. Amanda Paxton | Email: amandapaxton@trentu.ca | Telephone: TBA | Campus: Oshawa | Office Location: Room 158 | Office Hours: Friday 12:00-1:00pm | Course Description: This course is all about working together to develop your writing and communication skills for both academic and non-academic purposes through practice, practice, and more practice. This course will teach you to be a better reader, thinker, and writer. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to write clearly, correctly, and persuasively across disciplines and situations. You will not only learn to be an effective writer, but also hone your critical thinking skills. Required Texts: NB: It is recommended that students use the edition available in the campus bookstore. Buckley, Joanne. Fit to Print: The Canadian Student’s Guide to Essay Writing. 8th ed. Toronto: Nelson Education, 2013. Additional readings to be posted on Blackboard. Recommended Texts: The Secret to Effective Documentation (Trent University: Academic Skills Centre -- http://www.trentu.ca/academicskills/documentation/, 13 July 2011). Note: Citations in this course must be in the MLA format. learningSystem/Blackboard: This course will make use of Blackboard. Certain assignments will be submitted on Blackboard, and students are expected to check the course site for weekly announcements. Course Format: ...
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...Effect of rating scale categories on reliability and fit statistics of the Malay Spiritual Well-Being Scale using Rasch analysis. 1Aqil Mohammad Daher, 2Sayed Ahmad Hassan, 3Than Winn, 4Mohd Ikhsan Selamat 1,4Population health and preventive medicine, faculty of medicine University Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor Malaysia 2Department of Psychiatry, faculty of medicine University Teknologi MARA, Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia 3Department of Community Medicine, Mahsa University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Abstract Introduction Handful literatures have explored the effect of rating categories on reliability based on classical test theory indices, fewer studies have employed the item response theory in examining reliability. We carried out this study to examine the effect of rating scale categories (RSC) on reliability and fit statistics of the Malay Spiritual Well-Being Scale using Rasch model. Methods The Malay Spiritual Well-being scale (SWBS) with the original six and newly introduced three and four rating categories (RSC) was distributed randomly among three different samples of 50 participants each in different community screening programs at in Selangor state , Malaysia. Results The mean age of respondent in the three samples ranged 36-39 year, majority was females in all samples, and Islam was the major religion of respondents. Malay race was predominating followed by Chinese then Indian. Most participants were employed and more than a half in all...
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...Sir Robert Peel Paper September 26, 2011 The impact of Sir Robert Peel on American policing and its history The English statesman Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) served as prime minister during 1834-1835 and 1841-1846. He played an important role in modernizing the British government's social and economic policies and sponsored the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. (Gale, 2004, pg.181) Sir Robert Peel was in the great tradition of 19th-century administrative reformers. Though not a doctrinaire, he drew on the most advanced thinking of his day in his reform of British criminal law, the prisons, the police, and fiscal and economic policies. By making government a positive instrument in social reform and by his pragmatic approach to social and political problems, Peel also made an important contribution to shaping the philosophy of the modern Conservative party. (Gale, 2004, pg.181) As chief secretary for 6 years, until 1818, Peel established a reputation for a happy mixture of firmness and compassion. Among other reforms, Peel pioneered in the establishment of a permanent Irish police force and laid the foundations for famine relief. (Gale, 2004, pg.181) In 1821 Peel was recalled to high office as home secretary in Lord Liverpool's government. (Gale, 2004, pg.182) He remained in that...
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...International Business Research; Vol. 8, No. 5; 2015 ISSN 1913-9004 E-ISSN 1913-9012 Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education How Does Packaging Influence Consumer Behavior? A Multidisciplinary Bibliometric Study Kelly Carvalho Vieira1, Valderí Castro Alcantara1, JoséWiller do Prado1, Cintia Loos Pinto2 & Daniel de Carvalho de Rezende3 1 Programa de Pó s-Graduaç o em Administraç o da Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA), Brazil ã ã 2 Institute of Humanities Sciences-Florestal, UFV/CAF-Universidade Federal de Viç osa, Campus Florestal, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3 Departamento de Administraç o e Economia da Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA), Minas Gerais, Brazil ã Correspondence: Valderíde Castro Alcantara, Programa de Pó s-Graduaç o em Administraç o da Universidade ã ã Federal de Lavras (UFLA), Brazil. E-mail: valderi.alcantara@posgrad.ufla.br Received: February 3, 2015 Accepted: March 5, 2015 Online Published: April 25, 2015 doi:10.5539/ibr.v8n5p66 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ibr.v8n5p66 Abstract The objective of this research was to analyze the academic literature focusing on how product packaging influences consumer behavior through the use of a bibliometric study. To accomplish this, we analyzed 111 articles, published from 1982 to 2014, indexed in the Web of Science database maintained by Thomson Reuters (formerly the ISI Web of Knowledge). For the analysis, we used descriptive statistics, bibliometric...
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