...University of Phoenix Material Completing the Essay Worksheet Answer the following questions to help complete your final essay: 1. Draft an introduction for your essay based on the best practices you studied this week. Your introductory paragraph should be 5 to 7 sentences. Remember: Your introduction should include a hook to capture the attention of your audience and the last sentence of your introductory paragraph must be your thesis statement. How do you learn? Do you learn by visual representation? Can you hear something one time and lock it into your memory forever? After I did some research I was in awe over a study done by T. Bahrani and T. Sim. The title of this study is Informal Language Learning Setting: Technology or Social interaction. These authors took 100 students from Iran and Malaysia and put it to the test. Both male and female students were studied and observed, they were asked to do multiple things to see the growth or the lack there of. 2. Draft a conclusion for your essay based on the best practices you studied this week. Your paragraph should be 5 to 7 sentences. The findings of this study were eye opening. The results of the study proved that language-learning students could improve their English speaking minds by being exposed to audiovisual mass media paraphernalia in an informal environment. With all of the technological advances in our society today, I felt like this is the only way to learn, and all other...
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...University of Phoenix Material Writing Resources Part I Complete the following table with at least three writing resources found in the Center for Writing Excellence. Note what the resource is in the first column, where it is found in the second, and how you will use it in the third column. |#Writing resource |Location |How will you use it? | |Plagiarism Checker |Under the Library tab and on |I will use this resource to check all of my papers and any | | |the Center for Writing |written assignments for plagiarism before I turn them in. | | |Excellence tab. | | |Writing Help on Phoenix Connect |Under the Library tab and on |I will use this resource to get help from fellow students as | | |the Center for Writing |well as use the support tools found here. | | |Excellence tab. | | |Tutorials and Guides |Under the Library tab and on |I will use this resource to give me samples of written papers| | |the Center...
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...The Final Essay Assignment The Prompt As we’ve discussed all semester long, the final essay for our class will involve some research. The first part of this assignment sheet sets up the prompt and the essay’s required elements. One of the things you’ll notice about this assignment is that elements of it are modeled off of previous assignments. This is deliberate, as they’ve given you practice at this type of argumentation. This special topic section of English Composition II has focused upon the horror genre as practiced by American writers. We’ve read and discussed several works from horror authors over the course of the nation’s history, and considered in-depth longer fiction from the 20th Century horror icon Shirley Jackson. We’ve also delved into popular culture, examining comic books and, time permitting, television shows and movies. For this essay, you’ll be asked to pick another horror story (see The Topic section for some ideas) to add to this course’s discussion. In the interest of time, I suggest a short story, but you could read a novel for this project as well. More specifically, your essay should do the following things: (1) Provide your readers unfamiliar with your chosen text some context about the work, including a brief summary of the story. Likely, this would occur in your first support paragraph after your introduction. (2) Review the story. This is your opportunity to argue whether...
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...Final Essay Exam As everyone knows, education is the key to success, even though there might be some challenges. I personally was able to find one of those challenges which unfortunately I was not able to overcome. For the first time in my junior year of college I had failed a class. After seeing the letter “F” as one of my grades, I knew at that point that I had to work twice as hard from previous years if I wanted to make up for it. Now, that I’m about to register for my senior year is where I start to realize that failing a class does make you fall behind. In order to make up for the class that I failed, I will be taking six classes for next semester. As you can see, education has shaped my life; it has taught me that there is no time to waste. One of the hardest things that education has to offer to students I would say is reading. Not everyone has the time to sit or lie down and read a book. I am one of those students that do not like to read because it does not catch my attention. The only time that I do read is when the professors assigns it to me. However, when I do read those readings, I always learn new things such as, what has and could happen in real life. For instance, the book that I identify with is Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria Anzalduá. In her writing she shows us a new direction that women need to take in order to free themselves psychologically, spiritually, and sexually. Furthermore, Anzalduá argues that as a result of the traditional...
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...English 1001- Rhetorical Analysis Essay: You Deserved Rejection! Or At Least Your Essay Did… In the article, “To (All) the Colleges That Rejected Me”, Suzy Lee Weiss addresses a multitude of reasons why she believed herself along with others were not accepted into various colleges. Published on March 29, 2013, it is one of many articles Weiss has contributed to The Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal viewed at wsj.com is a business focused, English language international newspaper based in New York City where her article is placed under the commentary. It is clear from the essay that being rejected from her dream school was her kairos event that prompted and gave her the motivation for this writing that is important to her. Weiss--a senior at Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh—has written this among many other articles posted in the NY Daily News and others. Presenting her thesis early in her article, Weiss creates a foundation for the six arguments she establishes in defense for her claim that colleges lied to her; however, due to her lack of specific examples, statistics, and false claims, she fails to support her argument sufficiently. In her article, Weiss strengthens her ethos and logos drawing in on her very own feelings and thoughts for the varied audience of wsj.com. With her supporting evidence, she entreats the viewers to realize the devastation caused by Ivy League colleges telling applicants to “Just be yourself”. She goes on to claim this...
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...Professor Gregory ANT 103 Final Essay Chapter 3, pg. 70 There have been numerous archeological hoax proposed throughout history, all over the world. I will focus on The Cardiff Giant: The Goliath of New York that was a proposed hoax in 1869 in America that attracted a lot of attention from the public. Like most hoax throughout history, the Cardiff Giant was done for money. The hoax was uncovered and put to rest soon after it started. Through this paper I want to address a few main points in order to answer some questions about the hoax and why its was popular. The main points that I want to address are who believed in the hoax and why they believed it, the people who were skeptical of the hoax, and the lessons in this story that are applicable to other instances of fraud. This information will help to breakdown the reasons why the hoax was so popular and why/ how it ended. The Cardiff Giant hoax was portrayed in 1869; at this time in America and other parts of the world many people were extremely vulnerable to believe in such hoax that were based on biblical references. Many people of the nineteenth century believed in the past existence of a race of giant human beings. Many believed the existence of giants because in the Bible there are numerous references and stories about giant people that inhabited the earth in ancient times. During this time majority of the people interpreted the Bible literally, it wasn’t just small groups of zealous fundamentalists. For most...
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...Essay on English 200 Course Description and Objectives The purpose of this course is to fine-tune your academic writing process. We will work with They Say, I Say: The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing and other readings. I am most concerned with the use of language. In what ways can language be a powerful tool? How can it be a hindrance? How can language be used purposefully? Too often we forget the weight of the words we use and how we use them. In this class I want us to pay close attention to what we say and how we say things. We will also pay close attention to what we read and hear from others. Part of being a college student will involve partaking in discussions in class and through our essays and research. As such, we must be able to listen and read not only for understanding but also for application. We need to first understand what is being said and then figure out how to either respond or apply what we’ve heard. Note: During the course of the semester we might discuss controversial topics in class. While I expect some (most or all) of us will feel strongly about certain issues, we need to treat each other respect even if we disagree. Be careful with the words you choose and your delivery. We don’t have to agree but we do have to treat each other with respect. Objectives * Students will be familiar with writing for different audiences. Part of the UHWO GLOs (General Learning Outcomes) requires students to effectively communicate information for an intended...
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...providing a livable, comprehensive system. This section of the paper must be 2–3 pages. 3. Discuss how Christianity can correct the selected worldview and offer a more reasonable alternative to the challenges faced. This section of the paper must be 3–4 pages in length. 4. Develop a plan to share and defend the Christian worldview with someone in the target audience. Take into consideration at least 2 of the following: the problem of evil; 2–3 theistic arguments; defense of the resurrection of Jesus; defense of objective truth and moral values. This section of the paper must be 3–4 pages. In addition to these requirements, the paper must have a proper introduction and conclusion and must follow the structure of a standard academic essay. When including both the proper introduction and conclusion, the total length of the paper must be 10–13 pages. Target Audience Choices: 1. False Theistic System: focus on a cult (i.e. Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses) or Islam. 2. Atheism: focus on scientific naturalism, non-religious, or secular groups. 3. Post-modernism: focus on pluralism/inclusivism or spiritual views that include pantheistic or earth religions. Outside...
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...worse. • Friends laugh with you and enemies laugh at you. • Friends help you get through your problems and enemies cause more problems. Are you going to focus on similarities, differences, or both? Explain your rationale. The focus is going to be on both. I believe if I focus on the differences my readers will get a better understanding of the two subjects. What do you want your readers to learn and understand after reading your essay? What is the purpose of your essay? I want my readers to learn what a true friend is. The purpose of this essay is to explain why they are so different from each other. What 3 parallel points of comparison and/or contrast will you address in your essay? For example, if you were going to compare and contrast two teachers, your parallel points might be teacher’s homework policy, teacher’s classroom conduct policy, and teacher’s demeanor. The 3 parallel points I will address are relationships with friends, and relationships with enemies Explain why this is an appropriate and workable topic selection for the final assignment. This is an...
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...After careful consideration, I elected to write my final paper on the works of author, Walt Whitman. The reason I selected this author is because I have travelled to the Atlantic coast and driven over the Walt Whitman Bridge numerous times, never knowing who he was, or what he did. When I saw his name in the textbook, I was intrigued. I decided I wanted to educate myself and analyze his work. The first poem I studied by him was “Beat! Beat! Drums!”. In this poem he speaks of bugles and drums, and the sounds that originate from them. In the first paragraph, he states “Through the windows-through doors-burst like a ruthless force, Into the solemn church, and scatter the congregation, Into the school where the scholar is studying;” I interpreted this to mean the sound of the bugles and drums carry through windows and doors and interrupt those that are around them. They hear the sounds being made, and cannot shut them out. He continues by saying “Make no parley-stop for no expostulation” (Whitman, para 3). To me, this means that that he wants the sounds to keep coming, regardless of any complaints from elsewhere. I am thinking that this has something to do with the military, and the bugles and drums that are being played are a way to express to everyone that it is happening and unavoidable regardless of pleas from mothers and children. The second poem I read by Walt Whitman was “I Hear America Singing” (Whitman, 644). This poem talks of different labored...
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...Assignment #10: “Changing Our Lives” Body Paragraphs Chasity Ayer ENG 090- Writing Fundamentals Martha Johnson March 15, 2015 Introduction - Thesis – I have now chosen to attend Strayer University at this time to better myself, better my family and to set a good example for my children. I. First Main Point – To Better Myself A. Becoming more confident B. Improving my self-discipline C. Improving my self esteem II. Second Main Point – Better my family A. Help out financially B. Save for our future C. Start a college fund for the children III. Third Main Point – Set a good example for my children A. You can do anything you put your mind to B. Never do something you want to do C. Don’t give up Conclusion - [BODY PARAGRAPH 1] Going to college will definitely help me to better myself. I feel that this endeavor will greatly help me to become more self-confident. I know that when I earn my degree it will greatly “boost” my self-confidence and that is something I feel that I need to personally work on. Also, self-discipline has a big role in doing online classes because without it a student would not do well. Not only will this new challenge make me more self-confident, it will also improve my self-esteem. There is no better feeling than doing something I am proud of. [BODY PARAGRAPH 2] To help better my family is another reason I decided to enroll in college after such a long “break” . Right now I am not working and a lot of responsibility...
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...1.Describe the major hormonal changes that occur during adolescence. Describe girls’ reactions to menarche and boys’ reactions to spermarche during puberty. What factors influence the way adolescents respond? Describe the impact of puberty on parent–c hild interaction and the adaptive value of this change in adolescents’ relationships with their parents. 2.Summarize the specific mechanisms of cognitive change, as described by the information-processing view of cognitive development. Describe a teenager’s new cognitive capacities, and explain how adults can handle the consequences of distorted thinking. 3.Describe gender differences in adolescent friendships. Describe the functions that cliques and crowds serve, and explain the factors that cause the importance of crowds to decline over time. Summarize research on peer conformity, noting factors related to peer pressure. 4.Monica, an obese 22 year-old, would like to participate in a weight-loss program that promotes lasting behavior change. Describe the program elements that she should look for, noting how each element fosters success. As Brad enters early adulthood, he is becoming increasingly concerned about maintaining good health. What suggestions can you offer Brad for fostering a healthy adult life? 5.Discuss some preventative measures adults can take to avoid or slow the progress of cardiovascular disease. Explain the combined gender–racial bias that is especially dangerous for African-American women with heart disease...
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...Twitter: social communication in the Twitter Age –Dhiraj Murthy 2013 Book Review Twitter has become one of the most popular social network over the years and it is such a bizarre that everyone is in depth of accessing the twitter and how its been used . It is such an important distinction to Facebook and other emergent social technologies . It allows people to use 140 character to send messages from their mobile internet devices . I found myself questioning about the first chapter of the book, is it worth the 140 character? The answers will continue on as you read this book . In the first few chapter of Murthy’s book, he explicates more about what is twitter, how it contextualize and also theorizing twitter. He stated a lot of ponderous information and example of the superintendence twitter with people. There is a few debate about the barriers between public and private that seems to blurred us. Interactive multicasting that blurs us on twitter might make us question on the consumers will definitely make an interesting story. This book is profound in its calibration and scope, yet Murthy is deliberating on todays provision of twitter. He highlights a lot of important issues such as privacy and the global village. Chapter four that explains about twitter and journalism makes me immersed in deep analytics through the end user who is required to capture and understand the real time flow of worldwide consciousness . Besides, twitter is an ambient news environment and...
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...Jacinth A. Flores DeVry University Jacinth A. Flores DeVry University Abstract The Internet has many opportunities to generate revenue and attention for any company. The amazing advantages of internet marketing over traditional means will help grow this business exponentially. Abstract The Internet has many opportunities to generate revenue and attention for any company. The amazing advantages of internet marketing over traditional means will help grow this business exponentially. the internet marketing advantage Company Recommendation the internet marketing advantage Company Recommendation MEMO TO: Company CEO & Marketing Director FROM: Jacinth Flores, Company Marketing Specialist & Team SUBJECT: The Internet Marketing Advantage: Company Recommendation DATE: 13 October 2015 The information in this recommendation report outlines the basic concepts of internet marketing and company exposure via the internet. Seeing how our company does not rely on the internet as much as tradition marketing measures, I have included information on some of the advantages as well as the disadvantages to adopting such a marketing strategy. This recommendation report will examine some of the opportunities the internet has to offer in the realm of marketing. The internet is an important tool, especially in today’s society. Advertisement is nothing like it used to be. Most advertisement are done digitally. With thorough planning, the internet and social media can...
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...Social Security COM/156 July 3, 2011 Linda Dell’Osso Social Security On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Creating this new law allows workers, at the age of 65 and older, to receive an income that would continue after retirement. The benefits that each worker receives are based on contributions taken from each paycheck. The payroll contribution taxes finances the payments that retirees received monthly. “The program's finances are based on the relationship between the number of workers paying taxes and the number of retirees receiving benefits,” (SSA, 2011, p. 1). With the high rise in unemployment and the number of Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, the social security “annual cash surplus” is facing distinction. President Franklin D Roosevelt established a Social Security Board (SSA), consisting of John G. Winant, Arthur J. Altmeyer and Vincent M. Miles, (SSA, 2011). The newly established board provides information to the public, along with employers and employees, about the reporting of earnings and the availability and distribution of benefits. The Social Security Board remained an “independent agent” until 1939. During administration changes, the Social Security Administration, which operated under the Department of Health and Human Services, replaced the social security board. The main purpose of the social security system was to provide income for workers in their senior years. This income was...
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