...An Example of an Essay Written in APA Style October 15, 2014 (Full Title followed by name of writer and affiliation, if applicable. Some instructors also want the class name and Instructor name to appear here. All lines should be centered horizontally and appear on the top half of the title page) EXAMPLE APA ESSAY 2 Abstract (DO NOT INDENT): An abstract is a short but comprehensive summary of main points that are made within the essay. The abstract is generally about a paragraph long, should be between 150 and 250 total words, and should not be indented. The abstract allows the reader to quickly understand the contents and purpose of the essay. Since the abstract is the first part of the essay that most readers will see, it is important to make sure that it is well-written and does a comprehensive job of summarizing the essay. If you have the fortune of having your paper published, the abstract will become particularly important in allowing potential readers to find and evaluate your essay. EXAMPLE APA ESSAY 3 An Example of an Essay Written in APA Style (title, centered, not bolded or italicized) Even though APA requires a title page, the title of the essay should still appear on the first page of the text. As the paper is written, all sources should be cited within the text. APA in-text citation requires the use of the author’s last name and the year that the information was written or presented (ex. Merk, 2010). This is different than MLA format, which...
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...Your Name UNV 104 Date Instructor Name The Title of Your Essay: Five Paragraph Essay Example This is an example of what your essay should look like and how to set it up. Make sure your essay is in Times New Roman, 12 point, is double-spaced, and that you indent all of your paragraphs. Moreover, your first paragraph, which is your introduction paragraph, needs to include your thesis statement. Your thesis statement must include your topic and three subtopic points about the topic. Your thesis statement will more often than not, be the last sentence of your introduction paragraph. For example, if I were going to write an essay about buying a home, my thesis statement will look like the following. When deciding to purchase a home one must find a real estate agent, choose a lender, and determine a particular location. Each following paragraph after your introduction paragraph needs to start with a topic sentence. “A topic sentence has several important functions: it substantiates or supports an essay’s thesis statement; it unifies the content of a paragraph and directs the order of the sentences; and it advises the reader of the subject to be discussed and how the paragraph will discuss it” (Indiana University, 2011, para. 3). Therefore, the topic sentence for this paragraph, which will be the first sentence of the paragraph, will be about finding a real estate agent. This topic sentence will be about finding a lender. Make sure you have credible sources to add value...
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...but authority that makes law”, Chinese belongs to high power distances culture that can be shown as three examples from the business relationship, education, and family. In societies which high power distance such as China, people getting power enjoy the greater status than those without power. Similarly, in the Chinese business world, the ranking is extremely significant in the business relationship and people getting into a cooperative business with China must keep rank differences while communicating. For example, when coming to a place or attending a conference where Chinese collaborators are gathering together, you have to greet to someone who has a higher rank first. Also, when you have a meal with Chinese businessman, it is ruled to start eating before the highest person starts. In addition,” business relationship” in China is not based on money, it is somehow the Chinese people feel respected when doing business together. Understanding and following the principle factor in business is the advantage way to build a close rapport with the partners. The dimension deals with the fact that most individuals in China society is not equal which expresses the attitude of the culture through the inequalities in education. It is an undeniable fact that Chinese education has always placed enormous emphasis on a test score, is now becoming prevalent in this country. For example, after graduating high school, students are supposed to take the most important exam...
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...List three once-prevalent beliefs about infant abilities that have been overturned since the mid-20th century. - Doctors in the 1930s believed that babies had such a diminished consciousness that they had no sense of pain, so did not need anesthetic if undergoing surgery. - In the early 1980s, babies were thought to be blind at birth 2. Briefly explain three problems Spelke and her team face when doing studies of infant cognition. - The youngest babies have a wondering gaze so the team have to try and complete each experiment within 10 minutes - Infants often lurch backwards to look up at their parents or pull off a sock/fiddle with a button - Infants fall asleep 3. Describe how direction of gaze and frequency of sucking are used as measures in Spelke et al's experiments. - Babies get bored when they look at the same thing over and over again but gaze more intently when they see something that confounds their expectations or that doesn’t make sense. - ‘Smart’ dummies are used for the youngest infants whose gazes wander endlessly, these are wired to a computer and help Spelke measure their levels of excitement. A lot of sucking means a lot of interest. 4. State four areas of cognition that Spelke et al have investigated. - Object and facial recognition - Motion - Spatial navigation - Numerosity (rough grasp of numerical relationships) 5. Explain the conclusions Spelke et al have drawn about early infant abilities. - We are natural-born mathematicians, e.g. 6 month...
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...used to accomplish organisation goals. In this article it is discussed in detail about the relationship between the early management innovators ideas and theories towards the modern management thinking. In the early days the concept of management was followed in different ways but when we compare it to the existing modern management ideas and practices it can be seen that they been created a long back by the early management pioneers. Early management pioneers have a lot of contribution to the current management ideas and practice followed in any kind of organisation. (Robbins, Bergman, Stagg & Coultor, 2006, pp-6-20) Construction of pyramids and the existence of the major economic trade centre in the 1400’s in the city of Venice are good examples of early management prevalence. (Bartol, Tein, Mathew, & Sharma, 2007, p-40) Bartol et al says new ideas however do not emerge from nowhere. They normally arise from a foundation of established ideas. He also stated that history is important and knowing the origins of particular ideas and theories helps to understand the foundation for emerging ideas and theories in the modern management. Some of the preclassical pioneers responsible for the foundation of the modern management ideas and thinking will be discussed throughout this article. Early contributors for the management theory Bartol et al examined the work of the early pioneer’s contribution and classified them as preclassical management contributors. Some of the contributors...
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...Ekonomi Ketagihan alkohol di kalangan masyarakat masa kini telah menimbulkan banyak kesan negatif kepada ekonomi antaranya ialah hilang pekerjaan, sumber kewangan tidak mencukupi, kemalangan di tempat kerja dan kemalangan jalan raya. Hal ini disebabkan oleh minuman alkohol yang boleh menyebabkan peminumnya tidak sedar apa yang berlaku disekelilingnya atau boleh diketegorikan sebagai mabuk. Kesan negatif yang pertama ialah hilang pekerjaan. Hal yang demikian berlaku kerana individu yang minum minuman yang beralkohol mempunyai masalah disiplin seperti lambat datang kerja, lambat menyiapkan tugasan dan tidak menepati masa. Contoh yang dapat dikaitkan dengan situasi ini ialah apabila seseorang minum alkohol, individu tersebut akan mengambil masa yang lama untuk sedar kembali ke keadaan normal dan ini akan mempengaruhi juga prestasi kerja dan disiplin individu tersebut. Kesan seterusnya ialah tiada sumber kewangan. Selepas dibuang kerja, individu tersebut sudah semestinya tiada lagi sumber pendapatan untuk diri sendiri dan juga keluarga. Hal ini akan menyebabkan keluarga mempunyai masalah kewangan untuk membeli barang keperluan rumah dan turut akan menganggu pelajaran anak-anak yang mana memerlukan wang untuk membayar yuran, membeli buku rujukan dan peralatan menulis. Perkara ini akan bertambah teruk jika individu tersebut terus dengan tabiat untuk terus minum minuman beralkohol walaupun dalam keadaan kesempitan wang. Keadaan ini akan menyebabkan individu ini dan keluarganya...
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...Ali Tohami Dr. Marteinsdottir English 01PA 30 October 2013 The Ongoing Struggle It just past 5:00 pm on a dreary Wednesday when I was going to HUB 269, on my way to the very first general meeting of the group called SJP. SJP stands for Students for Justice in Palestine, have met here every Wednesday since their founding in 2006. HUB 269 is on the third floor of the HUB, and is a very common dwelling spot for various clubs and organizations across UCR. I was accompanied by a friend of mine, and as we entered the room we immediately noticed that almost every seat was filled. The place was moderately big and in the front there was a projector, large podium, and a table with about 4 chairs, presumably for the board members. The people sitting were as diverse as UC Riverside, and it was quite obvious that not everybody there was Middle Eastern. Nonetheless, the amount of individuals gathered to show support was staggering to say the least. My friend and I sat in the back of the room patiently waiting for the meeting to start. I wasn’t quite sure what I was in for, especially since all I knew about the club was what the acronym of the group stood for. After about 10 minutes in my seat, the room was silent. The president of the club stood up on the podium, ready to give her presentation. She was wearing a bright blue hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women all over the globe. She was a relatively fair height, petite, and had dressed modestly and professionally. She had a serious...
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...examples Literature – Henrik Ibsen Abstract: In this essay, Ibsen’s plays, The Wild Duck, and Ghosts are considered in relation to themes of illusions and realities. In both plays, families are held together by illusions, yet torn apart by truths that have been concealed to protect the children. Ibsen’s use of artistic realism is an ironic art form where illusions and realisms are contradicted to reveal the deeper conflicts of ordinary lives. Ibsen presents the complicated realities of ordinary lives and emphasizes the fact that there are always many realities -- just as there are many illusions. Title: Illusions and Realities in Ibsen’s Plays The Wild Duck and Ghosts Introduction In Ibsen’s The Wild Duck, illusions and reality are set into a conflict within the story of a son’s personal desire to confront idealism. Throughout much of the play, the son, Greger, argues the value of truth with the reluctant Dr. Relling. Relling insists on the importance of illusions, but fails to discourage Greger’s intentions and a play that begins as a comedy quickly turns into a tragedy because of these conflicts. At the heart of the illusions in this play are the ways that people assume many roles in a family, impersonating multiple ideals as ways for managing their relationships. This theme of impersonation is also developed in Ibsen’s Ghosts, where family relations are slowly undone as the illusions and deceptions are stripped away. In both plays, deceptions are...
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... As a leader, I am self-motivated. I identify the purpose of a task, and set clear goals for outcomes of performance. Once the objectives are set, I know how and where to collect information I need. When I encounter with challenges, I spend enough time to analyze the situations thoroughly, including the factors involved which may lead to different results. I solve problems use both rational thinking and emotional touch. As the day goes by, I am increasing my emotional self-awareness and regulation. My improved sensitivity to mine and other’s emotional needs elicit my positive attitude under tough situations. I am more confident to act on my intuition to estimate other people’s feelings in the context. My interpersonal skills are improving; I take time to come up with better ways of approaching others in various environments, and view things from other’s point of view. I utilize the knowledge I gained, skills I learned and the leadership tools to improve my work performance, and to motivate people strife to reach their goals too. Besides the MBTI tool, the NVC and the SCARF are very useful leadership tools, which help me in building my effective leadership skills. The NVC “exercises” help me to better understand the importance of practicing non judgmental communication. By knowing there are unaddressed emotional needs hidden beneath the feelings people express, helps me be more sensitive to capture the subtle signals sent through emotions during the communication, and assist me...
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...Question1 - Please give a brief summary of your current recreational and leisure activities, including sports and hobbies. I do aerobic exercises like playing badminton and going for GYM quite often, not only they are the keys to having balance in life but also help in maintaining a healthy body and a clearer mind set. In addition to this, I enjoy watching non-fiction television programs and reading business-related magazines, for instance, National Geographic and Economist as they keep my mind open, to think outside the box and satisfy my hunger to learn more than the textbooks so that I can actually apply these additional knowledge in my daily life. Question2 - What clubs and societies are you a member of and in what capacity?* In the first year of university life, I participated in the school club: Financial Management Association of Australia. Through the club activities, fellow members are encouraged to share their knowledge with one and another, hence, doing researches and reading more updated news are essentially important for me to hit the objectives of the society. Also, I was a volunteer in AusEd’s Education Fair in the second year of my university life, simply because I love to participate into community charity works that actually enable me to lend my hand to the others and at the same time to nourish my inner soul. During the charity work, we need to work together as a team and communicate well with one and another in order to achieve our objectives...
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...“Face it, Ms. Lombo , not all kids are academic scholars. Just keep her in sports.” My middle school principal said these words to my mom when I was in 3rd grade. When I was 7 years old I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD. Some people think that when you have ADHD it means that you can’t sit still, but it's not always like that. I was an obedient child in the classroom, but I had trouble focusing on one thing, my mind was always racing. From Kindergarten to 3rd grade, I went to one of the best charter schools in Philadelphia. It was a Performing Arts school so I had the opportunity to take dance, art, French, violin, acting, and music class. I had trouble focusing in class and being able to sit in a chair for hours on end. Due to that, my mother had to come to my school for a meeting, and that’s when the principal said what she thought of me. Fortunately for me, My mom did not agree with what my principal had claimed. She did not want to back down and accept the “facts” and she did not want me to either. The next day she enrolled me to my neighborhood middle school. At first, I wanted to give up, I wanted to believe in what my old principal said. Then one night my mom told me that only I can control what will happen to me, not anyone else and that I shouldn’t use my ADHD as an excuse. So I challenged my old principal’s belief and I tried my very best. Slowly, I learned how to control my mind when it would race around to different...
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...On Thursday, June 9, 2016, I responded to 3457 Hillsborough Road, the Kroger’s fuel center in reference to a trespassing call. Upon arrival, I met Mr. Willie Marcus Brown an armed security guard with Dunbar Company. Mr. Brown stated he was at the fuel center. He exited his vehicle to purchase an item when he heard his vehicle’s door close and witnessed a white male in the driver seat of his vehicle. The suspect locked the doors and was revving the engine but could not place the vehicle in the drive gear. Mr. Brown at this point said he used his spare key to unlock the vehicle’s door. As he open the vehicle’s door he was struck several times by the suspect who was attempting to get away in the vehicle. Mr. Brown over powered the suspect and managed to draw his weapon on the suspect. The suspect got out of the vehicle and ran north across Hillsborough road towards the motels. As I was traveling east on Hillsborough road I observed a white male wearing black shorts, no shirt with some sort of cloth wrapped around his head. I headed towards the Kroger’s fuel center and was advised by 911 communications that the suspect was a white male wearing black shorts and no shirt. I left the fuel center and went to the direction I saw the suspect running towards in an attempt to locate him. While on the PVA of the Motel 6 behind the Exxon Cruziers gas station the victim drove up and advised me that a white male just attempted to steal his vehicle and assaulted him. I notified communication...
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...“It is dangerous to be right in matters about which the established authorities are wrong.”- Voltaire Authority For as long as authority has existed, there have been those who have challenged it, rebelled against it, and even refused to acknowledge it. Institutions that hold great power-the government, the church, public opinion—have dictated what is right and wrong to those under their control. However, when an individual’s personal convictions come into conflict with authority’s established morality, persecution, isolation, and other such punishments often follow. Voltaire was correct in his assertion that “it is dangerous to be right” in opposition to the status quo, as demonstrated in history and literature. As science developed during the Renaissance and humans began to have a more objective understanding of the world, the church held vehemently to its tenets and persecuted those who contradicted its teachings. Italian astronomer Galileo, whose observations played a pivotal role in our model for the solar system, was one such man who suffered greatly for his non-Christian hypotheses. Though Galilieo’s theories were indeed correct, the Church nonetheless suppressed his work and placed him under house arrest. Similarly, during the 1950’s, McCarthyism swept America, as the government tried to root out “Communists.” For the few who condemned the inherent immorality of McCarthy’s campaign and tactics, the result was that they too would be blacklisted and effectively...
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...the number down, and it’s called the Timebagel. The Timebagel, despite its complicated looks, is quite a simple product. To set your time, you simply pull out the switches, like you would on a regular clock, and set them by turning the nobs until they are set to your desired time. It is then activated by ingesting the bagel, clock face and all, to be teleported to your destination. To leave said destination, just simply set the time to your previous timeframe on a different Timebagel and eat it. With such a different use than many other products, there is slight speculation on what such a thing would be used for. The main reason, of course, would be that you could rewind actual time to give you more time to do things you need to. For example, waking up late usually entails jumping out of bed, getting some clothes on, and rushing out of the door. Now, with the Timebagel, life becomes much easier with the frantic scene of rushing out of the door turning into a serene one of calmly waking up and getting to do things at your personal pace, before eating the nutritious Timebagel and arriving at work right on time. On top of that, some people even have reported that they have woken up happier and went to work less stressed than they would usually under normal circumstances. Despite this amazing usage of this product, it isn’t the only use for it. Ever wanted to experience history? Long-distance...
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...Contents What transferable skills should students develop during their time at university? 1 1. Introduction 1 2. Research Objectives 1 3. Summary of Findings 2 4. Commentary on findings 2 Oral Communication 2 Fluency in a Second Language 3 Presentation skills and time management 3 Skills considered of least importance 3 5. Recommendations 3 What transferable skills should students develop during their time at university? 1. Introduction Transferable skills can be described as ‘skills developed in one situation which can be transferred to another situation’ e.g. problem-solving, decision-making, or communication skills. These skills are also known as ‘soft skills’, ‘key skills’ or ‘generic skills’ and are essential in all areas of life, not just in learning or work situations. In recent years Higher Education institutions have begun to identify particular transferable skills they wish their own graduates to develop during their time in third-level education. However, an essential part of identifying important skills for students to develop is to seek the opinions of students themselves. The focus of this HEA-funded project is on modern language students. Hence this survey was conducted with this student cohort only, rather than with a cross-section of the student body. Most surveys undertaken to ascertain students’ opinions on the important transferable skills for them to develop, have been surveys of diverse student populations. It is interesting to note that...
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