...The thesis statement that I have come up with for my “big idea” topic is: I believe we can better our economy by changing the way the government assists the citizens financially with programs such as food stamps, otherwise known as EBT. The government shapes society and the government needs to help society help themselves by making a few changes to the way it disburses our tax money. I think this thesis is going to be effective because it shows my main focus of the essay I will be writing, which is to change the way government assists families of low income. I want to stress the option of giving more money as school grants rather than giving it for food. Another option would also be limiting the options of foods that are okay to purchase with EBT. Right now, there are no limitation other than alcohol or pre-prepared foods. You can even purchase energy drinks at the moment. If people weren’t given everything for doing nothing, they may be more likely to further their education and get a better job to provide such luxuries as fatty foods or sweets and energy drinks. I see a major problem supporting this thesis with fallacy, mainly because I have such strong personal opinions. I am going to have to force myself to rely on straight facts and pure research to get my point across. For my research, I am going to stray away from any sort of blogs or websites put up as a riot against the government. I will do my best to find websites that are “.org” or .gov”. I think a good...
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...Thesis Statement and Outline Online Shopping vs. Brick and Mortar Shopping Both forms of shopping have one goal in mind. That goal is to get the item that you desire. Many of the stores that you visit on a daily basis can come to you online. I. You can shop in the comfort of your own home. A. You do not have to worry about getting ready to go shopping. 1. You can shop in your pajamas if you prefer. 2. You can shop when it is convenient for you. B. You do not have to fight crowds in the mall or store. 1. There is no traffic to worry about getting to the stores. 2. During the holiday season, you do not have to worry about many people crowding you. II. You can see what you are buying. A. Depending on what you buy, you can feel the item and actually see the item. 1. You can feel the texture or weight of an item. 2. You can see if the item is big or overweight. B. There is no wondering if you are getting the item that you ordered. 1. You can be positive that you are getting the correct item. 2. You can see the exact shade or style of what you are buying in person. III. Instant gratification A. There is no waiting to receive your item. 1. You are able to take your purchase home that same day. 2. Site to store is an option with many stores and it is possible to pick it up that day. B. Being able to choose...
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...How To Write a Thesis Statement What is a Thesis Statement? Almost all of us—even if we don’t do it consciously—look early in an essay for a one- or two-sentence condensation of the argument or analysis that is to follow. We refer to that condensation as a thesis statement. Why Should Your Essay Contain a Thesis Statement? to test your ideas by distilling them into a sentence or two to better organize and develop your argument to provide your reader with a “guide” to your argument In general, your thesis statement will accomplish these goals if you think of the thesis as the answer to the question your paper explores. How Can You Write a Good Thesis Statement? Here are some helpful hints to get you started. You can either scroll down or select a link to a specific topic. How to Generate a Thesis Statement if the Topic is Assigned How to Generate a Thesis Statement if the Topic is not Assigned How to Tell a Strong Thesis Statement from a Weak One How to Generate a Thesis Statement if the Topic is Assigned Almost all assignments, no matter how complicated, can be reduced to a single question. Your first step, then, is to distill the assignment into a specific question. For example, if your assignment is, “Write a report to the local school board explaining the potential benefits of using computers in a fourth-grade class,” turn the request into a question like, “What are the potential benefits of using computers in a fourth-grade class?” After you’ve chosen the...
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...Retrieved from the JSTOR database Thesis: First, are "feminization" and "juvenilization" best assessed by trends in the percentage of the poverty population that is female (or juvenile), by the absolute poverty rates of women and children, or by the relative risks of poverty for different groups (i.e., men versus women, adult versus children)? Second, what factors are implicated in the heightened poverty levels of women and children, and what factors seem to be correlated with changes overtime in their relative risks of poverty? Finally, and perhaps most importantly, what are the effects of poverty, particularly for those who grow up poor? Citation 2: Murphy, F. (2011). Archives of Sorrow. An exploration of Australia's stolen generations and their journey into the past. History and Anthropology, 22 (4). 481-495. Retrieved from EBSCOhost database Thesis: This article examines the role of the archive in the lives of Australia's Stolen Generations (Aboriginal Australians who were removed from their families and institutionalized from 1910 until the mid-19470s), and argues that returning to the archive is both an attempt to confront and negotiate past traumas and one's relationship to unknown worlds. Citation 3: Buriel, R. (1993). Childrearing orientations in Mexican American families: The influence of generation and sociocultural factors. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 55(4), 987-987. Retrieved from the ProQuest database Thesis: The relationship of family sociocultural...
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...Have you ever had to write an essay in class or for an assignment? Most kids do, and most of them dislike it. But, writing essays is something that everyone goes through, and it’s a common writing practice. And, if you want to write a good essay, you have to use sensory details, and have a good thesis statement. Those aren’t the only two things you have to do to have a good essay, but in my opinion their the most important. These two things will make your paper great, and impress your teacher. Having a good thesis statement is a very important thing in an essay. Without it, people don't really know the point you're trying to make, or even why you wrote the paper. Thesis statement state what your essay is going to be about, your point or argument,...
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...Thesis Problem Statement Andrew J. Napierala Advisor: Mark Frascatore February 2000 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Economics and Finance The United States of America v. Microsoft Corporation Topic: My Honors Program thesis project will deal with “The United States of America v. Microsoft Corporation.” In this ongoing anti-trust case, the Justice Department and 19 States Attorneys' General are alleging that the company is guilty of monopolistic and anti-competitive trade practices that are detrimental to industry competitors and consumers. Microsoft contends that it has fostered innovation and competition and has not engaged in monopolistic practices. Over the course of this project, I will examine the historical and current applications of anti-trust law and utilize these laws to develop an analysis of the Microsoft case. Rationale: The history of Anti-Trust litigation in the United States features several groundbreaking cases that have contributed to our current competitive environment. Without a doubt, the ongoing Microsoft anti-trust trial is the most relevant and challenging exercise of anti-trust law in decades. I find the Microsoft anti-trust case to be an outstanding thesis topic for a variety of reasons. As a future law school student, I am intrigued by the complex applications of anti- trust law and the existing jurisprudence with regard to such cases. Most experts would agree that recent developments involving computing technology and Internet...
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...A Thesis statement: • Tells the reader how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter under discussion. • • Is a road map for the paper; in other words, it tells the reader what to expect from the rest of the paper. • • Directly answers the question asked of you. A thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. The subject, or topic, of an essay might be World War II or Moby Dick; a thesis must then offer a way to understand the war or the novel. • • Makes a claim that others might dispute. • • Is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your argument to the reader. The rest of the paper, the body of the essay, gathers and organizes evidence that will persuade the reader of the logic of your interpretation. • • • It states the essay's subject -- the topic that you are discussing. • • It reflects the essay's purpose -- either to give your readers information or to persuade your readers to agree with you. • • It includes a focus -- your assertion that conveys your point of view. • • It uses specific language -- avoids vague words and generalizations. • • It may (but doesn't have to) state the major subdivisions of the essay's topic. WHAT TO AVOID Don't Simply State a Fact with your Thesis Statement Last year saw a decrease in the number of "bad girl" roles in Hollywood. WHAT TO DO Try and...
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...John Dufresne once said “The purpose of the first draft is not to get it right, but to get it written.” Surprisingly enough that is the primary difficulty I usually face when writing an essay. I focus too much on perfecting and planning out my essay. I spend hours deciding on my topic, writing the introduction paragraph and creating my thesis statement. In my opinion an author never gets a second chance to capture the attention of his or her reader. This is why I consider an effective introduction to be vital, it is a map that lays out what is going to be talked about in your paper. Ever since I was a child writing has always been very problematic for me. It takes a long time for me to transform my thoughts into words and put them on paper....
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...Thesis statement: Research shows that breastfeeding is the best choice over formula because breastfeeding provides the infant with essential nutrients, helps with recovery from childbirth, and protects the infant against a number of chronic conditions. Annotated bibliography Baumgartel, K. L., & Spatz, D. L. (2013). WIC (The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children): Policy versus practice regarding breastfeeding. Nursing Outlook, 61(6). 10.1016/j.outlook.2013.05.010 This article addresses the discrepancy of policy versus practice in the government subsidized program WIC. This article shows how even though the program is meant to support at risk mothers in breastfeeding, the numbers prove that a majority of their budget is spent on formula expenses. Very little of the budget is actually allocated to breastfeeding initiatives. The American Academy of Nursing members create and execute policy related initiatives to reform the American Health system. The academy has more than 2,400 members and is the established leaders in practice and research. They are advocates in healthcare policy making in Washington DC. This source will be relevant to the research paper because it will provide examples of the lack of funding for education and for initiatives for breastfeeding awareness and support, especially for the at risk population. Gianni, M. L., Roggero, P., Morlacchi, L., Garavaglia, E., & Piemontese, P. (2012)...
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...Thesis Statement A patient prescribed a Dysphagia Mechanically Advanced Diet can have certain oral medications crushed and mixed with food at a consistency appropriate for the patient. Pathophysiology On October 6, 2015, in clinical, I cared for an 82 year-old female named Ms. M. She had presented to the hospital Emergency Room with altered mental status and shortness of breath. Ms. M had a past medical history including Parkinsonism resulting in dysphagia. The abnormal lab results that supported the eventual primary diagnosis of a urinary tract infection and possible sepsis include an elevated Absolute Neutrophils Count (ANC) 72%-normal ANC 55%-70% and decreased Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC) 16%-normal ALC 22%-44%. (Pagana & Pagana, 2013)...
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...3. How might factors such as diversity, attitude, learning, and work styles affect team building? The United States is known for its diversity in cultures. We all have learned to learn and accept others for who they are and what they contribute, without judging the color of their skin or beliefs. Diversity could be a benefit the team. We all come from different backgrounds and therefore have different ideas. But in the same way all these ideas could create conflicts because we all think so differently. This is where our attitude plays a role. In our diversity wheel, we all seem to have scored closely in the attitude category. Attitude is one of the most important factors in team work. We all need to learn to listen and try to understand each other. We must analyze everyone’s work and give good criticism instead of just rejecting someone’s work. Everyone has different methods of learning today. Some learn faster than others, this could definitely affect team building. We all have to be patient and help one another so we can all be on the same page. Some of us need extra help in understanding certain concepts, and in order to succeed as a team, we must all understand and help each other. Just like learning, we all have different work styles. People tend to work in different ways according to their life’s schedule. Some like to wait until the last minute because they work better under pressure, and team members must respect that. Others like to take their time and have an...
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...Three paragraphs: 4, 8 and 14 are all used for a similar purpose. They all act as transition passages that both act as conclusion to the previous topic sentences and introduction to the next topic sentence. The other passages are longer because they are evidences that are used to support the topic sentence. For example, in paragraph 8, we can see how Gladwell slowly connects the previous topic sentences to his thesis statement: “In fact researchers have settled on what they believe is the magic number for true expertise 10,000 hours”. Because Gladwell starts this excerpt with a story as an introduction instead of with a thesis statement. He finds a need to create critical passages that not only can slowly lead the reader to the unfolding thesis statement “10000 hours rules” but also pose essential questions which can be used as topic sentence for the next story. ”Is the 10000 hour rule a general rule of success?”...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix H Outline and Thesis Statement Guide What is your thesis statement? Healthy eating is important for everyone. Eating a variety of foods gives you the nutrients needed to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. I. Introduction When eating healthy, it means to give you the variety of foods that have many nutrients to maintain your health, make you feel good about yourself, and also have energy that we all need every day to run on. Nutrition is important worldwide. By eating healthy it helps your body to stay strong and healthy. A healthy life is a happy life. II. The types of food should you be eating when trying to stay healthy. A. Things you should eat when trying to stay healthy.. 1. Fruits is one good way of eating healthy. 2. Vegetables is another good way of eating healthy. B. Things you shouldn’t eat when trying to eat healthy. 1. A lot of salts is bed eating. 2. A lot of fats in your diet isn’t good when trying to eat healthy. III. Some things that can help when eating healthy. A. How healthy eating benefits you. 1. Eating healthy makes you live longer. 2. Eating healthy helps fight diseases. B. How healthy eating affects you. 1. Healthy eating makes you feel better about yourself. 2. Eating healthy gives you energy. IV. Maintaining a healthy weight. A. Balancing your food choices over time for healthy eating. 1. Select...
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...Her transitions were easy to follow in which she used a story to transition to the next topic. Her thesis statement was transparent, “quit being a bystander and create a new image, a new symbol and a new consciousness of the power inherent in direct action “. For her introduction, she formally introduced her herself to anyone who did not know her and then went on to explain her motives for taking down the flag. For each reason she had to take down the flag, she used an event in history to support her logic. For her conclusion, she did a call to action. Smoothly wrapping her speech, but persuading there crowd to be fully aware of the injustices around them and how to stop being a...
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...Overall I felt the group project was an enjoyable experience to close out my last semester at Ball State. My role was the group leader, as I facilitated key aspects of the project. Throughout the course of this assignment, I arranged for group meetings, came up with the road map for the project, made accommodations to help Luke out, and operated the program we used to record our project. The most important aspect of the project was arranging meeting times that accommodation everyone’s busy schedule. Once a date and time was agreed upon, I would reserve a room at Bracken Library. For the first meeting I acquainted everyone with the rubric. From there, we knew that we needed to collaborate one a thesis statement. I thought that it would be interesting to talk about the gladiatorial games or the political system in Roman. In a Democratic manner put the two to a vote. Luke voted for the political system, Sam did not vote as she liked both topics, and I voted...
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