...Essay Three Important dates First draft: Begin prewriting and writing first draft in class on March 22. The first draft must be handwritten. Continue writing draft on April 1. Draft due: Upload as a rich text file via joule by April 3 no later than 11:00 a.m. (10 pts. draft) Peer review: In-class peer review on April 3. Bring two copies of your typed essay. (10 pts./peer review) Revise/edit: In-class revise/edit on April 5. Final draft and self-evaluation: Due on April 8. (100 pts./essay and 10 pts./evaluation) Topic: Select one of the following topics. 1. Compare and contrast your culture to another culture. Select at least three points to c/c. Make sure you are not making random or biased judgments but are exploring similarities, differences, and their significance. 2. Compare and contrast your work ethic to another individual’s work ethic. Select at least three to c/c. Make sure you are not making random or biased judgments but are exploring similarities, differences, and their significance. 3. Compare and contrast two potential places of employment. Select at least three points to c/c. Make sure you are not making random or biased judgments but are exploring similarities, differences, and their significance. 4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in an individual or collective society. Select at least three points to c/c. Make sure you are not making random or biased judgments but are exploring similarities, differences, and their significance...
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...this process to put his thoughts down on paper in an organized manner. As in all processes, this process has a beginning, middle, and end. The start of this process is the writer’s initial receptivity and finding a place where he is not going to be interrupted. Having pen and paper at the ready, letting one’s thoughts flow onto the paper. No thought is given to content; let one idea pull another, accepting anything that occurs to you. As one moves along putting random thoughts down on the paper, one will see that these thoughts are not random at all, but somehow, surprising they are all connected. Along with this receptivity there is a price, the willingness to fail. A writer, at this point, must not insist on high standards. By standards this does not mean the mechanics of writing, but the social significance, positive values, and consistency of the writing. Worrying about standards will slow the flow of ideas. This attitude toward writing creatively causes problems in terms of how other writers’ perceive one’s writing skills when using this technique. Does the writer’s skill come into play when trying to bridge the gap between not knowing and knowing what to write? Can this particular skill be witnessed to? It remains a mystery. Maybe writing is a skill learned before the age of three or four. Writing takes practice. This beginning cracks open the door to the whole unexplored realm of human vision, a first draft. When the first draft is completed, the job of writing can begin...
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...In the article “Shitty First Drafts” the author Anne Lamott’s’ main argument is that first drafts are not meant to be perfect but a representation of random exquisite ideas that you will like to incorporate on your final draft. Lamott provides a strategy that can help writers begin their ideas in a faster and easier way than trying to produce a perfect first draft that can be sensed as stressful. First drafts become essential to create a good piece of writing she argues that every good writer no matter how talented he or she is, is subjected to write first drafts that will shape the course of their writing. As stated in the article, “All good writers write them, this is how they end up with good drafts and terrific third drafts.” It is important to take into consideration her...
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...During this course I have learned there is in fact a great deal of work required, in writing. Throughout my lifetime, I have been required to write numerous essays and papers for various subjects, all requiring different styles and techniques. Before immersing myself in the writing process I would try and think of whom I am writing to and what I am writing about. I always assumed I was writing for the audience of my teacher. Writing an argumentative research paper is something I had yet to accomplish in my college career, not only was it thought provoking, this paper also challenged me in numerous ways, such as, understanding who I should be directing my thoughts towards throughout the essay, as well as the simple steps of organizing my thoughts...
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...i Computational Complexity: A Modern Approach Draft of a book: Dated January 2007 Comments welcome! Sanjeev Arora and Boaz Barak Princeton University complexitybook@gmail.com Not to be reproduced or distributed without the authors’ permission This is an Internet draft. Some chapters are more finished than others. References and attributions are very preliminary and we apologize in advance for any omissions (but hope you will nevertheless point them out to us). Please send us bugs, typos, missing references or general comments to complexitybook@gmail.com — Thank You!! DRAFT ii DRAFT About this book Computational complexity theory has developed rapidly in the past three decades. The list of surprising and fundamental results proved since 1990 alone could fill a book: these include new probabilistic definitions of classical complexity classes (IP = PSPACE and the PCP Theorems) and their implications for the field of approximation algorithms; Shor’s algorithm to factor integers using a quantum computer; an understanding of why current approaches to the famous P versus NP will not be successful; a theory of derandomization and pseudorandomness based upon computational hardness; and beautiful constructions of pseudorandom objects such as extractors and expanders. This book aims to describe such recent achievements of complexity theory in the context of the classical results. It is intended to both serve as a textbook as a reference for self-study. This means...
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...ACHG300 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN 3 ASSIGNMENT 5 and 6 This module is presented on NQF Level 6 FACULTY OF CREATIVE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Module leader: MIRANTHE VAN STADEN GARBETT miranthev@mgi.ac.za: Phone: (011) 690-1825 Office number: 4 Lecturer (Remote Campus): E-mail: Due Dates: Assignment 5: Week 13 and 20 Assignment 6: Week 27 Assessments: Assignment 5: 200 Marks ( 10% final mark) Minus 5% per day deducted for late submissions Phone: Assignment 6: 100% (30% final mark). No late submissions will be accepted 1) Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student should achieve the following outcomes: • • • • Research, structure and write a formal academic article. Formulate an appropriate research question Apply an appropriate methodology to a specific topic Research, acquire and present in digital format a specialised knowledge of an aspect or area of African discourse or aesthetics, whether historical or contemporary. • • • Apply knowledge of history and/or theory to the chosen topic and evaluate contemporary relevance Identify and evaluate a specific case study that illuminates an aspect of African discourse or African aesthetics. Be able to explain, interpret and apply key terminologies, concepts, principles and theories in the development of a logical argument • • Formulate findings and interpretations into a sound, logical argument Support opinions and statements using authoritative sources and the correct Harvard method ...
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...much hype and controversy throughout the entire country and brought rise to some of the most tragic and memorable protests in the history of the United States. During the time of the Vietnam War, our country had a military draft in place. The draft entailed that every boy in the United States, once he turned 18, was thrown into a pool of eligible people to be chosen at random and sent to war. This aspect alone caused much discomfort throughout the country. Although it was a time of war, there weren’t too many willing participants who were ready to fight for what was right. Those in opposition of the draft did just about anything they could in order to avoid it. Some moved away to different countries and others rioted in major cities around the country. Some, in protest, would openly tear and burn their draft papers. One of the most well known people to do this was heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali. (Historylearningsite) For those with the money and credentials, going to college was another option. Former President George W. Bush was actually one of the men to dodge the draft by being accepted into a prestigious college. The biggest protest groups during this time period were teenagers and young adults, mostly college students. They believed that the draft was unfair and brought much stress to the country. They also firmly believed that the war was unnecessary and the fighting should cease immediately. No one really understood why American blood was being shed in a country that...
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...Von Neumann was a founding figure in computer science.[49] Von Neumann's hydrogen bomb work was played out in the realm of computing, where he and Stanislaw Ulam developed simulations on von Neumann's digital computers for the hydrodynamic computations. During this time he contributed to the development of the Monte Carlo method, which allowed solutions to complicated problems to be approximated using random numbers. He was also involved in the design of the later IAS machine. Because using lists of "truly" random numbers was extremely slow, von Neumann developed a form of making pseudorandom numbers, using the middle-square method. Though this method has been criticized as crude, von Neumann was aware of this: he justified it as being faster than any other method at his disposal, and also noted that when it went awry it did so obviously, unlike methods which could be subtly incorrect. While consulting for the Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania on the EDVAC project, von Neumann wrote an incomplete First Draft of a Report on the EDVAC. The paper, whose public distribution nullified the patent claims of EDVAC designers J. Presper Eckert and John William Mauchly, described a computer architecture in which the data and the program are both stored in the computer's memory in the same address space.[50] John von Neumann also consulted for the ENIAC project, when ENIAC was being modified to contain a stored program. Since the modified ENIAC was fully...
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...4:6 and Luke 10:27 to be exact, was a fantastic way to end the piece, finally finishing the original prompt, which stated to use quotes from the Bible. It gives the writing a sense of wholesomeness. This is not just a sad story about some guy whose mother had passed away; it is a story about redemption and life, something worth praising the Lord for. This essay was very special to me. It makes multiple points in my life: my Biola acceptance, and my mother’s passing. It accomplished both goals that it was meant to accomplish, even if I only knew of one of those goals. First, to “persuade” (persuade being a heavy term) the admissions board to accept me into Biola University. Second, to help me heal. It was no coincidence that my first draft of the paper was bad. It was supposed to...
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...describe my health as a writer will be obese. I consider my health as a writer to be obese just for the simple fact that I’m so lazy when it comes to writing. Procrastination is like a permanent disease when I know I have a paper due. It will take me two to three days to start a paper. I have a hard time figuring out the words to express the base of my topic. To be honest it took me my whole weekend trying to get an idea on how I was going to write this essay. My brain will sit there in a daze trying to figure out what to write about then I get writers block. I’m a simple guy so when I have a paper that I need to get done I will try my best not to think or write using simple minded words because I stress so much on what my teacher or professor might think about my writing. Therefore that whole stress factor on writing makes me insecure on my writing abilities. I have never attended any writing groups. The idea of having individuals that I’m not comfortable with is the reason why I never been interested in writing groups. I even get nervous sometimes when my teachers or professors have my classmates read over my work for corrections. I know that it’s good to get feedback from others but I would prefer that feedback to be from the individual that assign the paper or essay. I grew up as a picture book...
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...they have worked for me thus far. I’ve never practiced the prewriting techniques that I read about this week, and that is probably why it takes me so long to write my paper and polish it. I usually ensure that I have clear and precise understanding of the topic. If the topic is my choice, I try to find one that I’m very passionate about to ensure that I encounter fewer issues. I open a document page and start writing. I write as much as I can without researching, during this step I usually have a variety of random sentences and paragraphs. I start my conducting my research, and then I’ll go back to my paper periodically. I do however; make sure that I cite my sources as I go along to avoid any type of plagiarism. After I feel that I’ve done enough research, I usually start putting paragraphs together and trying to make my paper flow. Following the completion of my rough draft, I usually print my paper out so I can read it to myself. I found this works better for me when it comes to finding errors in my work. I correct my errors and reprint the document and reread it .I will step away for a couple of hours and come back and reread my paper once again. I’ve noticed that by taking a break and coming back to my paper with a clear mind, that I’m better able to concentrate on my final reading before submitting my paper. I feel as though if I would incorporate some prewriting techniques into my writing process, that it would drastically improve it. I could bubble brainstorm with the...
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...AUDIT REPORT AND WORKING PAPERS OF M/s Global Industries, 609-560/1 & 2, Jigani Industrial Area, Bangalore – 562 106 UNDER EA - 2000 (AUDIT PERIOD: Sept 2011 to Sept 2012 Auditors Shri S.P.Vasan, Superintendent (Audit) and Shri Bhanu Srinivas, Superintendent (Audit) SUPERVISION & GUIDANCE Shri Shrawan Kumar, Addl.Commissoner (Audit) Shri B.N.Ramesh, Asst.Commissioner(Audit) CENTRAL EXCISE BANGALORE – I COMMISSIONERATE WORKING PAPERS TO BE USED WITH STANDARD AUDIT PROGRAM FOR UNITS PAYING ANNUAL PLA REVENUE MORE THAN RS. 1 CRORE. (Approximate period of audit inclusive of preparation – 10 working days) INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING UP THE WORKING PAPERS 1. Each part of the Working Paper (starting from Part C) should be filled up on completion of the relevant audit step. The date on which such part is completed and Working Paper filled should be mentioned. Part A& B can be filled up at the end before submission of the Working Papers. 2. The completed Working Papers must be submitted by the audit team with the draft Audit Report (prepared as per proforma given in Annexure N in Part IV) forming the top sheet. 3. Copies of supporting documents/records/evidences referred to in the Working Papers must be annexed at the end. Each of the copy should be cross-reference to the relevant entry in the Working Paper. 4. The Working Papers form the basis of audit...
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...STEP 01: First you want to select a topic; the issue MUST be related to your field. Consider some ideas/issues that relate to your major. Consider what controversial (has more than one side / answer / opinion / etc) issues exist in your discipline / major and which are most interesting to you and/or relevant in your field today. To help you with that, you may want to move through the brainstorm / freewrite below to see if you can develop some of those ideas. You should use this to help you come up with ideas that you could discuss and develop on the DB. You may even want to post portions of what you came up with here on the DB. Thoughtful interaction could earn you some BONUS in the CE column and allow you to SPIN some ideas and nail down some solid topics. With that in mind, each student’s essay is to be unique with regards to its TOPIC / ISSUE / STANCE / ETC; therefore, the Board is meant to be a place to help shape ideas, not see one and “steal” it for your own essay. Topics will be reserved for those individuals who first bring them up and if similarities exist it will be the responsibility of the students to determine what different aspects of the issue will be explored by each (first poster gets first choice). I will NOT allow the “casual” student (one who is hanging around on the roster but not really submitting assignments and/or participating on the previous Boards) tell me at the last minute that “X” is his/her project when a conscientious student already articulated...
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...WRITING THE RESEARCH PAPER In between the choosing of a topic and the final typing of the last revision lie a series of skills which, if learned thoroughly, might well be the most important and most permanent academic possession acquired in four years of college. Specifically, you need to learn how to: delve deeply into a topic; find and select raw data; reflect, speculate, and mediate upon implications and relationships; glimpse and follow insights; establish logical categories; organize an outline; think and write with clarity and precision; and revise. Make the writing of every paper an exercise to develop these skills. Steps In Writing The Research Paper 1. Choose your subject 2. Narrow your subject 3. Provide a focus for narrowing material 4. Find references and select bibliography 5. Gather notes 6. Categorize notes 7. Decide upon an approach and point of view to gain control over your material 8. Draw up a detailed outline 9. Write a detailed outline 10. Make a clear copy 11. Leave for a day 12. Edit your work-go over you paper four times a. First, reposition paragraphs and sentences b. Second, add and delete material to achieve balance and to advance the stated objective of your paper c. Third, look to insert transitional words and phrases d. Fourth, read the paper aloud 13. Make a copy 14. Know rules for using quotations 15. Know rules for using footnotes 16. Know how to make a bibliography Choosing Your Subject Choose a subject...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix I Introductions and Conclusions As you begin to write the rough draft of your paper, think critically about how you might draw your readers’ attention in a compelling way. Consider how to create a rapport with the audience. For example, what areas of agreement may already exist between you and your readers? What does your audience need in order to make them interested in your topic? Types of Introductions One way to draw in the audience is to grab readers’ attention with the introduction. Consider opening your paper in one of the following ways: • Tell a story or an anecdote. If you have personal experience in this area, tell a story about yourself or someone you know. Example: Last year, approximately 3,400 adult nonsmokers died from lung cancer due to secondhand smoke. • Provide a short, famous quotation. Example: “It's easy to quit smoking. I've done it hundreds of times..” – Mark Twain (1835–1910) • Write as if your position will argue the other side of the topic. Example: Smoking is not illegal and is still a right for Americans to exercise. • Ask a question. Example: Are you aware that secondhand smoke is now a known cause of cancer in humans? • Share an interesting point about the subject. Example: Smoke from cigarettes can linger in the air for hours, even after a smoker extinguishes the cigarette. Besides attracting a reader’s...
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