...Stevens Institute of Technology) and Molski, in their essay entitled The Lost Art of Writing,[12][13] are critical of the terms, predicting reduced chances of employment for students who use such slang, stating that, "Unfortunately for these students, their bosses will not be 'lol' when they read a report that lacks proper punctuation and grammar, has numerous misspellings, various made-up words, and silly acronyms." Fondiller and Nerone[14] in their style manual assert that "professional or business communication should never be careless or poorly constructed" whether one is writing an electronic mail message or an article for publication, and warn against the use of smileys and these abbreviations, stating that they are "no more than e-mail slang and have no place in business communication". Yunker and Barry[15] in a study of online courses and how they can be improved through podcasting have found that these slang terms, and emoticons as well, are "often misunderstood" by students and are "difficult to decipher" unless their meanings are explained in advance. They single out the example of "ROFL" as not obviously being the abbreviation of "rolling on the floor laughing" (emphasis added). Haig[1] singles out LOL as one of the three most popular initialisms in Internet slang, alongside BFN ("bye for now") and IMHO ("in my honest/humble opinion"). He describes the various initialisms of Internet slang as convenient, but warns that "as ever more obscure acronyms emerge they can also...
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...And it's great, I really like it Zoo says: thats good sry i signed in quietly Bəəə ` says: Lmao, you can do that? Zoo says: naw ur jus blind Bəəə ` says: I think you signed on when I went to myroom lol Zoo says: oh hows first day? Bəəə ` says: First day was long But interesting My first teacher was blind And indian, but he didn't have an accent My second teacher was also indian And she has a double chin and an indian accent My third teacher had no hair in the back Zoo says: lool Bəəə ` says: She's bald but has long hair in the front And the top of her head is blonde and the bottom is blue Zoo says: its like u pay attention to the wrong aspects of being in a class Bəəə ` says: And she was wearing a studded coller on her neck Yeah, I do Zoo says: lol Bəəə ` says: And I had weight training as my last class Zoo says: what'd u guys do ? Bəəə ` says: A lot We started with the bikes Then she made us too like everything Lift weights, squats, push ups, sit ups, everything She pretty much made us work out every muscle in our body Zoo says: lol first time ey? howd u like it ? Bəəə ` says: Yeah I WASN'T EVEN TIRED AT THE END Zoo says: u jus told me u were mad tired Bəəə ` says: That was yday lol Today, I'm exhausted Had a pretty long day too And I think the workout from yday is affecting me now Zoo says: what did u wear today? Bəəə ` says: Sorry, I'm talking so much Um Zoo says: naw its cool...
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...How Technology Has Changed Our Language Internet Knowledge: Some words have taken on a very new meaning thanks to technology. Not very long ago, the word “tweet” referred simply to something that birds do. Now it is also used to represent the process of posting a 140 character message on the social network Twitter. Social media’s been responsible for a lot of new words, for example tweeps, twitterverse and retweet. The word “friend” has become a verb, as in “she friended me on Facebook”. The term “check-in” no longer applies just to hotels and airports; these days it’s just as commonly used when someone reports where they are via a social network. Technology has also changed the way we write. Mobile phones have been responsible for a lot of the change, as users have moved towards texting as an everyday form of communication. For a start, WRITING IN UPPER CASE MEANS YOU’RE SHOUTING, while lower case writing is now the accepted form. Meanwhile, text language is full of abbreviations, missing vowels and acronyms. For example, the abbreviations LOL, OMG and gr8 are all widely used today but hadn’t been invented a few years ago. One of the drivers in this is that screen sizes and character limits are low, meaning that users need to abbreviate to fit their messages in. My Knowledge: ‘Emojis’ which are small digital images and ‘emoticons’ which are representation of a facial expression such as a smile or frown, formed by various combinations of keyboard characters are also...
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...Due Date: April 22, 2013 Don’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover I was the one to walk in first to do this project, to see the people’s faces turning my direction in an unpleasant way. The store that I walked into was called “Dress Town” at the Eagle Rock Mall on Sunday, March 10, 2013 in the afternoon. As walking into the mall and into the store, we three girls had to put ourselves into a mind of a sociologist; and how they would “judge the book by its cover.” But realistically the shocking part is that they don’t, instead they use their sociological imagination to broaden their thinking mentality, to find other ways to live. Who ever said that there only is one certain way to live and that is the correct way? I realized that as Meghedi, Ani and I were walking the normal or decent looking shoppers were keeping a good amount of distance, more than usual. Also, the shoppers that had children with them, they were pulling their children towards them in a noticeable way while staring at us. As I walked into the store, being extremely nervous because I was the first one to do this project; completely nervous, not knowing what was to come before me, there were four sales associates. One of the associates stood by the door and greeted each customer as they walked in. When I walked in that girl greeted me but not the same way that she greeted the other customers. Her greeting them was a lot sincerer compared to the way she greeted me. Everyone seemed to be staring at me but when...
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...Burnout happens when people who have previously been highly committed to a job lose all interest and motivation. Sadly, this can spell the end of a successful career. Burnout can be described as “the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one's devotion to a cause or relationship fails to produce the desired results,” and is a stress-related state. It mainly strikes highly-committed, passionate, hard working and successful people – and it therefore holds a special fear for those who care passionately about their careers and about the work they do. "(Preventing Burnout Signs, Symptoms, Causes, And Coping Strategies", 2011). “A state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situations.” “A state of fatigue or frustration brought about by devotion to a cause, way of life, or relationship that failed to produce the expected reward.” – Herbert J Freudenberger Unclear Requirements: When it’s not clear to workers how to succeed, it’s harder for them to be confident, enjoy their work, and feel they’re doing a good job. If the job description isn’t explained clearly, if the requirements are constantly changing and hard to understand, or if expectations are otherwise unclear, workers are at higher risk of burnout. Impossible Requirements: Sometimes it’s just not possible to do a job as it’s explained. If a job’s responsibilities exceed the amount of time given to complete them properly,...
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...female. Like who does that, like im not in my damn car in traffic thinking damn maybe i can get some booty on the freeway we stopped anyway. Pull up to the window like Burger king asking your vehicle or mine.What the fuck hell nah. But at this point i'm like you whatever you cant be serious with this. He's like "im as serious as beating some one elses bad ass kids in the movies" . So yea um i was like well then i have to see this for my self. He goes on to tell me he get some girls numbers others flip him off all times of things. He get flashed and all this other shit that is like beyond belief on a damn freeway. Ok so now i got to see this for my self i want to get flash too, (dont judge me *sniffle sniffle* i want to see something tooooo lol). Now its the day of and im thinking to my damn self what do i wear do i just put on a shirt and hat cause that all the going to see. Looking on good and sexy on top and then looking like who done it and when on the bottom. So i figure it out and all right i just put on something casual. Ok getting on the freeway and this dude look like a he is ass itches, dancing to crunk music and like he playing hide and seek by his damn self. You ever laugh so hard you sweat...
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...Reaction Paper Extraordinary Measures A Portland couple have two younger children that are afflicted with Pompe’s disease, a rare neuromuscular ailment that is usually fatal within the first eight years of life. Megan is the partner’s 8-year-old middle child and Patrick is the 6-year-old youngest, so time is running out of them. The husband, an advertising executive, leaves his job and contacts Dr. Robert Stonehill, a cranky, renegade scientist in Nebraska who has done an unprecedented research for enzyme treatment and is one of the leading researcher in the field of Pompe’s who’s idiosyncratic for thinking to the beat of rock music blasting from a boom box. The two men meet and clash after driving to the University of Nebraska where Stonehill is employed. He has little money to fund his laboratory, and a thorny personality that drives away colleagues and funders. John and his wife Aileen raise money to help Stonehill's research and the required clinical trials. John takes on the task full time, working with venture capitalists and then rival teams of researchers. They lock horns with each other, venture capitalists, and finally a large genomic research corporation, Zymagen. Stonehill's angry outburst hinder the company's faith in him, and the profit motive may upend John's hopes. The researchers race against time for the children who have the disease. The film is maudlin to say the least but earnestly true. The very first thing I’ve learned in the movie is that you...
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...高一英语语法突破讲义 主讲：徐昊 欢迎使用新东方在线电子教材 [pic] Unit 1 冠词 第一部分 不定冠词(a/an之间的区别) 口诀：听其音，忘其形！ 语法上定义的标准答案: 如果一个单词以元音发音开头，则使用“an”; 如果一个单词以辅音发音开头，则使用“a”； 注意：在判断过程中，不能根据单词之前是元音或辅音开头，关键是看单词本身是元音或 辅音发音开头来判断。 例题：__a_usual book; an___ unusual book；_a__ horse ；_an__ hour 前一组单词都是以元音开头的，但使用的不定冠词却不同； 后一组单词都是以辅音开头的，但使用的不定冠词也是不同； 例题：There is _____"M" in the word "mouse". 因为发的为单元音，则填“an” (M部分用O进行替换) 因为发的为单元音，则填“an” (M部分用U进行替换) 因为是辅音发音开头，则填“a” (M部分用S进行替换) 因为是辅音发音开头，则填“a” 第二部分 定冠词与不定冠词的辨析(区别a/an、the ) 何为口语化判断准则？ 不需要怎么思考就可以判断的准则，称之为口语化判断准则。 回顾：1、第一次提到用“a或an”，以后再次提到用“the” ; 2、非特指用a/an，特指时用the. 遇见复杂问题时，使用强行翻译法； 强行翻译法如何使用？ 1、在所需要辨别的空格内生硬的填入“这个”； 2、翻译“这个”所在的句子； 3、把翻译的句子带入到具体的语境当中； 4、并判断其逻辑是否成立(可以理解为因果关系是否成立); 5、如果因果关系成立——〉the；因果关系不成立——〉a/an. 例题：A：Have you seen ____pen? I left it here this morning. B：Is it ____ black one? I saw it somewhere. A.a ,a B. a, the C. the, a D. the,the 例题分析：第一步强行填入“这个”，译文为：你见过这只笔吗？ 结合全文语境，可知不符合逻辑因果关系不成立。 1. 冠词 第一段 快乐大篷车 第三部分 零冠词与冠词 注:但凡遇见复杂的、零散的的知识点时，采用故事记忆法。 故事记忆：——看球痴绝食路 进行概念上的换动 ；(食——>冠词) 1. 绝食的原因: 球 思路分析：因为球而绝食，绝食即为绝冠词，绝冠词就是零冠词，所以遇球 就绝食，则可知遇见球类一定使用零冠词的。 例：打篮球 play basketball 知识扩展: 棋类(同样不使用冠词的) 笔记：have breakfast 吃早餐 have lunch...
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...attempt all questions . Exam Conditions start NOW. Answers with Diagram fetch extra consideration, please metnion the source of diagram. All the questions are mandatory to answer. The Final submissions date for TOP 100 – Effective Business Communication exam is on 1st August 2016 on or before 6:00PM. Any exam paper received after the deadline will not be accepted. No extension will be granted without proper documentary evidences. Answer script is subject to mandatory plagiarism check. Any answer scripts found plagiarized will be graded ‘0’ and the student will have to repeat the examination by paying a penalty of AED 1000 You are not supposed to use any material or other resources which has not been authorised for the exam. You are reminded that PLAGIARISM clause is in place as a part of assessment discipline. Mention Correct Question and Sub Question Number...
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...the 1950’s. During that time period we didn’t create lightweight motorcycles and left that to the British and Japanese, this left us with complete control over the heavyweight and super heavy weight motorcycles market. If we would have created a strategic alliance with these companies we would then be creating more competition for ourselves and who knows the consumers that would jump ship due to brand alliance. 2. In America, Harley has shifted the positioning of its products away from simply motorcycles and more towards being status symbols of a particular lifestyle. What are the implications of cultural factors for positioning in other countries that Harley has targeted for growth – ones like Japan, China, France, and Brazil? a. The Harley Davidson lifestyle is one that is difficult to transfer into other markets just based on the fact that the lifestyle is based on American culture. Although that is a fact who is to say that the present Harley Davidson lifestyle has to be the same in each market, for instance although the Japanese may be...
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...understandable organization and, therefore, cannot be used during lectures that move too quickly. Example How to study from an outline: I. Read through one line at a time A. Explain the information and connect the idea to others presented II. Check the accuracy of the information III. Add clue words A. Jot down keywords or details that you didn’t originally include in the outline B. Use these keywords to jog your memory when studying from the outline IV. Recite information from the outline aloud V. Write a summary of the information presented A. Use your own words to connect the various ideas presented in the outline in a logical manner Paragraph Development A good paragraph has the characteristics of unity, coherence and emphasis. In unity a paragraph must...
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...for work submitted up to one week late and 25% for work submitted up to two weeks late (work submitted after two weeks will receive a 0%, but must be submitted in order for the course to be completed). The submission to your instructor must be your own analysis. You will be marked on the logic of your written analysis and the application of material covered in the course readings and discussed in the discussion forums | A. Read the Assignment #1 scenario B. Answer each of the following questions ensuring that your response reflects a clear analysis and thorough application of relevant course material. | Feel free to make assumptions about the sub-section in the scenario and attributes of its members in your answers. Each question has a weight of [5] marks. Length of the whole assignment is to be 8 to 10 pages (excluding Title Page). Answer the following: 1. Groups and Teams. Drawing from your knowledge of group dynamics and performance, explain why this sub-section may be ineffective. 2. Decision-making. Select a decision-making approach and explain how you could use it to identify possible problems and potential solutions for this sub-section’s ineffectiveness. 3. Motivation. Select one of the members of the sub-section, and using a theory of motivation, explain why their performance might be low, and how you could help improve it. 4. Leadership. Using a situational or contingency theory of leadership, explain how you could help Mr. Dalicaster become...
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...Course Hero has millions of student submitted documents similar to the one below including study guides, practice problems, reference materials, practice exams, textbook help and tutor support. 4 Chapter PLANNING BUSINESS MESSAGES Multiple Choice 1. The three primary steps involved in preparing a business message are a. planning, writing, and completing. b. informing, persuading, and collaborating. c. defining the purpose, the main idea, and the topic. d. satisfying the audience's informational, motivational, and practical needs. ANSWER: a; DIFFICULTY: easy; PAGE: 90; TYPE: concept 2. In developing business messages, the stage during which you step back to see whether you have expressed your ideas clearly is the a. planning stage. b. writing stage. c. completing stage. d. feedback stage. ANSWER: c; DIFFICULTY: moderate; PAGE: 91; TYPE: concept 3. In preparing business messages, you should devote about ______ percent of your time to planning. a. 10 b. 20 c. 50 d. 70 ANSWER: c; DIFFICULTY: moderate; PAGE: 91; TYPE: concept 4. Which of the following is not a general purpose common to business communication? a. To inform b. To persuade c. To negotiate d. To collaborate ANSWER: c; DIFFICULTY: moderate; PAGE: 92; TYPE: concept 5. An example of a specific purpose for a business message would be a. to impart information to the audience. b. to inform employees about the new vacation policy. c. to persuade readers to take an action. d. to obtain audience participation and collaboration...
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... No E plana ion , No BS 10 - Keep Tho e Idea W i en Do n 11 - Yo P po e He e 12 - On he Se en h Da He Re ed (B No fo oo Long) Concl ion BOLD & DETERMINED 1 30 DAYS OF DISCIPLINE Introduction to 30 Da s of Discipline A young marine recruit w ill get off the bus at Parris Island, South Carolina. The young recruit w ill have led a life void of discipline, pride, physical fitness and strength of character. He has led a lazy life of w atching TV and eating junk food and surfing the internet to play games and w atch pornography. So far he has been unable to tame his vices or say no. He has been unable to stop snacking on fattening foods. He has been unable to stick to an exercise plan. He is not successful w ith w omen because he spends his time on the internet. He dresses sloppily and doesn't take pride in his appearance. When his family sees him after bootcamp it s like he is a brand new man. He stands up straight, proud and tall. His clothing is perfectly tailored, fitting, spotless. His fat is gone, replaced w ith muscles he never had before. He has been reborn through the pow er of DISCIPLINE. 30 Day s of Discipline is the bootcamp. Discipline is the required outcome. For 30 Day s there will be no ex cuses, no whining, no quitting, and no failing. We will set out to do something and we will do it. No matter what. 30 Day s of Discipline is not a support book. Support is for the weak who need it. 30 Day s of Discipline is a strength...
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