...Jessica Gibson I think my essay could have been a lot better than what I did. My essay lacked sequential order. I feel like my sentences could have been a bit more complex also. I think my topics did address my thesis statement the correct way. My paragraphs did not have a strong closing to support my topic. My essay only had little coherence; It flowed in certain portions of the essay. I think the order of my essay could have been revised from less important to most important. I think I did have strong evidence to support my topic but I could’ve used more vivid language. I also think the essay did reflect the evidence and explained the importance. I didn’t use many transitions in the essay neither. I think I could have used more transitional words to help my essay flow better. My goal when rewriting my essay is to be as vivid as possible. I admit my rough draft had many errors but I will try my best to avoid those errors when writing my final draft. My final draft will have better sentence structure and more transitions to help my essay flow better. I will try my best to support my topics in each paragraph so my essay. My final draft should be fresh and interesting. I think I didn’t paste myself for my rough draft and was trying to get the essay done. I must learn to paste myself and take out time to get all my thoughts together to improve my essay. I will try to use some of the techniques from the class to have a successful...
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...Paragraph Writing When writing academically, purpose, audience, tone, and content greatly influence the writing to be delivered effectively. Purpose of a paragraph or writing is why the writer originally had written the writing. What ideas, stories, or information he has to share gives the writer purpose and reason for the writing. The purpose has an impact on the writing because it is the main cause for it to be written and without the purpose, there would be no need to write. Audience affects writing because you should try to develop a certain relationship with your audience and accommodate your writing to the audience’s needs. Knowing your audience’s background, demographics, and education can affect the information and content of the writing to make the audience relate to what is written. Audience affects the writing on how it is presented and put together to be more clearly understandable. Audience expectations and interests affect writing by keeping the writing interesting and relevant so you do not lose the audience’s attention. Tone affects writing because it serves as the writer’s attitude toward the written subject. Using tone can alert the audience to the attitude of the writing such as funny, sad, somber, and exciting. Using tone affects writing because the writer wants to bring the correct mood to the audience and to the subject written about. Content affects writing by keeping the audience attention with appropriate material. By having content appropriate for...
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...I have a thorough writing process when doing an assignment for class. The very first step that I do, before starting any writing process, is to take notes on what I am writing about. I write down exactly what is expected of me, and any notes that I will need to understand what I am writing. This helps me to remember the information. Then, I lay out my notes in order all around me, so that I can see them if I need them. I am a free-writer, so my second step is to just start writing. At this step, I try not to think about any correction’s that I will need to make. The third step is going over my writing; making any corrections and revising that need to be done. Lastly, I write my final draft that will be turned in as my assignment for class. My writing process is very similar to the writing process outlined in my textbook. My textbook lists the writing process as: prewriting, planning, drafting, revising, and proofreading. (Pages 3 and 4 of Wordsmith) My prewriting is when I am taking notes for my assignment. When I lay out my notes in the order that I want to write my paragraphs, is when I am planning. My drafting process is when I just start writing. When I proofread my assignment that is when I am doing the revising and proofreading process. As you see, my writing process and the writing process outlined in my textbook are very similar. References Wordsmith: A Guide to Paragraphs and Short Essays, Fifth Edition, by Pamela Arlov. Published by Longman...
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...My approach in writing an assignment for class is more of a textbook approach. In other words, what I learned about writing in class are the steps I take when writing for an assignment. The first step I take when writing for an assignment is by pre-writing. Pre-writing organizes my thoughts and helps in making the topic I am writing about more interesting. I start out with a draft of my thoughts and ideas on the topic that I am writing about for that particular assignment. With this step, I can put those ideas in an effective form and I am able to communicate my thoughts and ideas on the topic or subject matter in written form. From there, I take the revising step. I try to look at my work more critically in this step and I am revising different parts of what I have written in making the paper I am writing a well-written finished product. The last step for me is to edit my written work. I am able to look over what I have written, re-read, edit and I am also checking for spelling and grammar issues in what I have written thus far. In this editing step, I also enlist someone else to read and edit my finish written work. Having someone else to read what I have written and giving me feedback is the most important step in the process for me. By doing this step, I have an opinion and the critical eye of someone else other than myself, to give me a different perspective of my written work. Taking the above steps in writing helps me not only improving my written assignment but to also...
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...Study Unit Writing Sentences and Paragraphs Preview Preview In this study unit, you’ll take all the information and skills you’ve acquired so far and use them to practice writing complete, correct sentences and well-organized, coherent paragraphs. You have the tools—the parts of speech; correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization; and good grammar— to construct and use a variety of sentence types. You’ve studied the uses of modifiers, tone, and form, so you can reach the people you’re addressing. You’ve also learned to write to your audience, whether you’re sending out a basic business letter, convincing a group to accept your recommendations, or presenting a research report. Now we’ll begin to put it all together. By learning how to express yourself in correct sentences and to recognize common errors, your basic communications skills will significantly improve. By learning to focus on your topic, organize your ideas, use transitions, and write an effective conclusion, you’ll write consistently stronger paragraphs, letters, essays, and reports. This, in turn, will increase your professionalism and open doors to future success. When you complete this study unit, you’ll be able to • Compose sentences correctly • Use various sentence structures and types • Recognize and correct fragments and run-on sentences • Construct unified, coherent paragraphs • Connect paragraphs to build a well-organized, logical document ...
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...Paragraph 1 I chose Paralegal as a career path because I am very enthused and, passionate about law, the legal system and, legal research. Being able to work for Finnegan & Wicker Law Firm will help me to hone my skills, to grow and learn more in this field. As a paralegal, to be able to assist lawyers with depositions, drafting of pleadings, subpoenas and, other legal documents is a very fulfilling task. There is one particular event that inspired me and propelled me into pursuing a career as a paralegal and that’s – watching and reading the civil case brought against Orenthal James Simpson (O.J), by the family of Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson in 1997 - (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._J._Simpson_murder_case). The depth in which the depositions were done and the discovery process led to a successful win in the civil trial. The success of the civil suit in my opinion was mainly due to the adequate and proper research that was done, no stones were left unturned and, even though O.J was found not guilty in criminal court for the death of Ron Goldman and, Nicole Brown Simpson respectively he was held responsible for their deaths in civil court. Seeing the outcome of the civil trial against O.J, I knew that I would really enjoy being a paralegal and, to be able to work for some of the best lawyers here at Finnegan & Wicker Law Firm, makes becoming a paralegal worthwhile. I sincerely hope that I can become a part of your prestigious organization and team. Nickey Simpson ...
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...I ‘m replying to your career opportunity posted on your website. I understand that your are actively seeking to hire a Medical Billing and coding specialist at one of your Genesis Medical Center locations. This position is responsible for preparing claims for submissions to insurance systems. Conducts follow-up and clean-up of insurance claims as needed, and coordinates claims as necessary with primary billing office. A very dear lifelong friend passed away nearly two years ago. He was taken to one of your locations where the doctors and nurses tried everything they could to save him; however, he passed away. Through that experience, though, I saw how your employees handle a very difficult situation, and all this really inspired me. I value your mission and visions to providing a full range of health related services including prevention, wellness, and education. The Heath Care industry has always been a dream of mine to pursue, however, I had to decide which area since there are so many different careers. After much researching I decided to pursue a Medical Billing and Coding degree, which led me to taking classes at Penn Foster University. Upon completion, I have gained the knowledge and proficiency in medical billing and collections programs. I also have the ability to multitask, a team-oriented attitude, and work well under pressure. As a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist within your company, I am confident that I could make a valuable contribution to the medical team...
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...English 47A 13 February 2014 Paragraph Assignment 1 Writing with Intent I can improve my writing in the next thirteen weeks by studying vocabulary, practicing reading, and proofreading my work. For example I have a subscription to the Union Tribune Newspaper. I try to read a newspaper article daily. As a result, I am able to keep up with the local news and learn new vocabulary. In fact the dictionary has become my best friend. Using the dictionary to look up words I don’t understand will help me understand the meaning and the flow of the story. I have added many new words to my vocabulary by doing this. Using the new words in my speech and writing, I am able to remember the vocabulary. Additionally to improve my writing, I have established a reading routine schedule. Early in the morning I read a book for thirty minutes. Secondly, I read a magazine or newspaper article in the late evening. My two favorite magazines are Times and National Geographic. They are very challenging magazines. However when I don’t understand the material, I will reread until I comprehend. Also reading a book or a magazine increases my knowledge and makes me smarter. Yet another reason my writing will get better is by proofreading my work. I will do this by using the tutorial service at the Academic Skills Center. Last week, when I walked in the Academic Skills Center for the first time, I was very impressed. And the best part, “it is free!” I plan to take all my English assignments that...
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...Achieving Academic Success Joe Castillo Gen 201 26 May 2015 Douglas Millar Achieving Academic Success Triple click your mouse anywhere in this paragraph to replace this text with your introduction. Often the most important paragraph in the entire essay, the introduction grabs the reader's attention—sometimes a difficult task for academic writing. When writing an introduction, some approaches are best avoided. Avoid starting sentences with “The purpose of this essay is . . .” or “In this essay I will . . .” or any similar flat announcement of your intention or topic. Read more: Center for Writing Excellence>Tutorials and Guides>Essay Development>Guidelines for Writing Academic Essays. Goal Setting Goal Setting is one of the main skills needed in order to succeed in higher education, it helps you set a timeline, maintain organization, and gives you an idea of how far you’ve gone, and how much you have accomplished in your class. I haven’t always been a goal setter. It wasn’t until my second year in the Army when I was in Afghanistan surrounded by dirt, and trees slumped in a hot little wooden hut with seven other men doing the same boring routine, when our boss the Section Chief wanted to change things up. He told us we had one month to complete at least ten hours of correspondent courses, which are kind of like online college classes, except it was for the Army. Knowing that he wouldn’t take it lightly if I blew off the task, I one had to...
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...Chapter 1: AWA Introduction | To download section click button or click on “File Save as..” in the upper left-corner of your browser | | The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) consists of two 30-minute sections, the Analysis of Issue essay and the Analysis of Argument essay. You will receive a grade from 1 to 6, which will be sent with your GRE scores.The good news is that the AWA can be beaten.The essay topics are available for you to review beforehand. The structures for the AWA answers are simple and may be learned. In addition, while much GRE preparation may appear "useless" and without any merit beyond test day, the skills, reasoning tools, and techniques you learn for the AWA may be applied to any essay or persuasive writing. These skills will help you throughout business school and beyond. 800score has graded thousands of essays from GRE candidates and we have an unparalleled knowledge of where students go wrong. Here are some tips before we get started: * Grammar and spelling is, by-and-large, less important than structure and content. Focus on structure and your argument formation. * Take plenty of timed practice tests on a computer. Our sample essays on the site are designed for you to take timed practice essays and be evaluated. * Do not procrastinate AWA preparation. Students tend to put off the AWA until it is too late and then they cannot adequately prepare. | Chapter 2 - Section 1: Analysis of Issue | The Analysis of Issue...
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...your sense of logic. While Fink could very well be stating facts, she draws the reader in with emotion. From the title of the story to the very last sentence. I, in the next few paragraphs will open your eyes and show you how Ida Fink is undoubtedly appealing to your sense of emotion and not just simply describing a day in the life a Jew in World War II. It’s not that simple. Can someone possibly write a story about the Holocaust and not have an inkling of emotion? The answer is no. The title “Scrap of Time” to me is an emotional title, meaning a seemingly small part of a big, drawn out time in her life. Yet she holds onto it. Keeping this scrap in the back of her mind as a reminder of what once was. An unwanted scrap of the character’s life, a life of segregation, humiliation, and anguish. The narrator recalls, “We had different measure of time, we different ones, always different, always with that mark of difference that moved some of us to pride, and others to humility. We, who because of our difference were condemned once again, as we had been before in history, we were condemned once again during this time measured not in months nor by the rising and setting of the sun, but by a word- “action,” a word signifying movement, a word you would use about a novel or a play.”(Fink 4) This paragraph to me exerts a feeling of disgust, humility, and sarcasm because of the comparison of a pleasant action to that of a deathly one. she’s slighting the Germans for describing a massacre...
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...painting is representative of the Southern Italian style. How does the artist’s use of color, light and shadow, and composition (relationship of figures and space) affect your interpretation of the narrative? How is the human body rendered, and in what sort of environment? What priorities does this artist have in visualizing the narrative for the audience? After describing the painting, consider the cultural differences represented by Southern and Northern painting. How might this theme look differently had it been painted by a Northern artist? How might a Northern artist have interpreted the same scene differently? How might you recognize the museum’s painting as an Italian painting, even if you didn’t know the name of the artist? As a 1-paragraph conclusion, consider the impact of the museum space in framing your experience and how that experience differs from looking at a work in reproduction. Here, you should think about the museum as an environment, and perhaps how the attitudes cultivated by the work’s display in a...
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...questions individually: 1. Summarize Sandvik Steel’s digital business strategy as described in the article. The extension for this answer should be half a page. (45 points) 2. Explain in detail why the proportion of online purchases varies in the different countries in which Sandvik trades. (45 points) References: At least two references and citations using the APA style. (10 points) Required: cover page, good writing and clear presentation. Total = 100 points Step 2 Answer the following questions as a team: 1. What Cultural/Legal/Ethical issues do you think Sandvik faced in different countries? List and explain 3 issues of each aspect, and recommend a solution for each one. The professor is expecting a clear explanation with a deep analysis and a well-documented answer. (90 points) References: At least two references and citations using the APA style. (10 points) Required Annex: Agreement log format. (You can find the format at the end of this document). The report will be penalized if the Log format is not included. Required: cover page, good writing and clear presentation. Total = 100 points D.R. © Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Digital Business Management Step 3 Go to My Groups/Tutor’s forum [Name of your assigned tutor]/Group Discussion Board/Case 2, and...
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...Contents 2. Preparing 2 2.1Your lecture 2 2.2When you 2 3. Writing 3 4. Strategy 4 5.Referencing guidelines 4 5.1 What is detailed 4 Figure 1 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 3 5 (Bazar, 2008) Assignment writing guidelines 1. Introduction 2. Preparing 3. Writing 4. Strategy 5. Referencing guidelines 1. Introduction 2. Preparing 2.1Your lecture notes will give you the basic framework ONLY of the ideas, theories and concepts you will need to complete the assignment. These notes will therefore NOT be sufficient on their own. You will need to make use of the required reading, extra references and any other material you come across in the course of researching your assignment. 2.2When you are taking notes for your assignment, try and `translate' what the author is saying into your own words. Don't just copy out huge chunks from other people’s work, otherwise they will probably end up in your assignment with very little of the wording changed (which is plagiarism). Also try to think about what is being said from your own point of view - do you agree or disagree with the points that the author is making? 2.3 Take down basic points from as many sources as you can manage and compare what the authors are saying as you are reading. There will be both similarities and differences in their views and it helps if you can begin to classify authors together. 2.4 Try and only take down relevant points - authors don't (unfortunately!) write...
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...who are violent. Safety and feeling safe are one of the most important things in a person’s life. I also agree with the woman being transported to a battered women’s shelter, where she will receive classes in self-esteem, parenting, job training and placement to get stabilized and back on her feet independently Scenario 2 Replace the level one heading with the words for your heading. The heading must be in bold font. Headings help your audience track the sub-topics discussed in the body of the essay or report. Begin a new heading for each sub-topic. Be sure to indent the first line of each paragraph between five and seven spaces by pressing the Tab key one time on the keyboard. In addition, remember to double space the entire paper using the double space functionality in Word. This template is already formatted for double spacing. Read more: Center for Writing Excellence>Tutorials and Guides>Software Tutorials...
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