...troops wrote letters home (America) detailing the events that were occurring in Vietnam. These letters allow us the readers to gain insight to a very honest detail of the events occurring in Vietnam. DB Post and Response 3. Jeff Rogers enlisted in the navy after a year at Harvard Medical because he realized he no longer wanted to be a doctor. “In America in 1968, any young man who left school was likely to be drafted in the army” (265), so it was either enlist or be drafted. Jeff Rogers’ father, William Rogers, was Secretary of State and had also served in World War II which might have influenced him to enlist instead of wait to be drafted. 4. Nixon’s Vietnamization policy was a policy brought forth “to advocate a withdrawal from Vietnam” (267). Vietnamization Policy was a combined effort of Secretary of Defense, Melvin Laird, and Secretary of State, William Rogers. The two men were focused on a peaceful retreat from Vietnam. The Vietnamization Policy “meant training and equipping the Army of the Republic of [South] Vietnam to wage its own war for an independent democracy against the Democratic Republic of [North] Vietnam. In reality, Vietnamization meant replacing American casualties with South Vietnamese casualties” (267). The Vietnamization Policy was desired by many Americans, they shared common feelings that America should have less involvement in the Vietnam War. 8. Our text describes that, “the great advantage of letters is their immediacy” (268). Letters allow us as...
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...Module 3 – Discussion Questions – John Hodgin 1. What do you know about the author of the core reading? Martin Luther King became a well known black minister that became very dedicated to the civil rights movement in America. His dedication to bettering the lives of blacks was responsible for his receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize and he now has a Federal Holiday in January. 2. What do you know about the genre or purpose of the core reading? The “Letter from Birmingham Jail” was written by Martin Luther King while he was under arrest and in jail in Birmingham, Alabama. MLK wrote the letter in response to a letter written and published in the Birmingham newspaper by a group of white clergy criticizing MLK and the blacks that were...
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...assumption that the author is a Christian who is not Paul and is writing about 75 years after Paul’s death. Throughout this letter analysis, I am going to cover four broad categories; who the intended audience for this letter was, who the author actually was, why the author chose to write this letter pseudepigraphically, and how the community might have responded to this letter. The text is addressed to Titus, but if this letter was written 75 years after Paul’s death, it can be deduced that this letter was written after Titus’ death as well. The community that received this letter was probably the same people of which the author was a part of, giving the author reason to write it. It is hard to say how the community discovered this letter because there are a variety of ways it could have happened. I feel the two most likely options were either that the author claimed he found a lost Pauline letter and presented it to the community or that the letter was mistakenly found by a member of the community. No matter how the letter was discovered, it is clear that the intended audience was facing many issues, including the qualifications to be an elder. The author writes on this issue in 1:6-9, providing the qualifications that one must have in order to be appointed an elder. The list includes living a blameless life, being a faithful husband, not being a heavy drinker, and many more. It also seems that this community is divided on the issue of circumcision. The author indicates that...
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...or otherwise take in the text and pay attention. A rhetorical situation invites audience responses and results. Most authors have a targeted reading audience in mind. An audience might change their views as a conclusion and will mediate change or act in a new way. The author creates an argument to convince a particular audience. The text is the argument. Whether it is written, visual, or spoken, the text will have characteristics you can analyze. The end or conclusion either summarizes by restating important points or concludes by emphasizing the most important point, whatever it is that the author wants you to accept, remember, believe or agree. A Bare Bones Guide to Persuasive Writing The audience of this article is interested in the art of persuasive writing as told by the author Rod Baird. The Author’s purpose is to show how the art of persuasion is more like the art of debate. The reasoning for this is because one can begin by stating their opinion and then show evidence to support it. The author goes as far to point out eight helpful techniques that will help you come up with an effective argument in your persuasive writing. Personal appeal, tone, precision, concession, rebuttal, logic, authority and rhetorical question are the eight techniques. The article gives an example of a persuasive writing that came in the form of a letter to a school principal. The persuasive letter is intended to convince the Principal that the school needs up to date software. The audience...
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...The French Revolution, which took place at the end of the 18th century, was perhaps the most significant revolution in history to date. Not only did it have an enormous impact on politics and social order within France but also across the European continent which was, at that period in history, the fulcrum of civilisation and modernity. A bitter dispute ensued about the French principles of ‘liberty, equality and fraternity’. This essay intends to focus on the impact that the Revolution had on Britain at that time and we will reflect on the influence that literary writings had upon shaping Britain’s views of the revolution and its espoused ideals, and in turn the consequences that they would have on British society into the 19th century. Leading up to the beginning of the French Revolution political and social unrest was spreading in Britain. The country was divided on one argument: the rights of man. On one side of the argument were the radicals who strongly supported a new form of government, that of elective democracy. This group were countered by the loyalists who adamantly opposed such drastic changes and remained allegiant to the church and the monarchy. Loyalists vehemently opposed what they saw as the threat against traditional British values. The radicals were part of a post-enlightenment movement that believed citizenship and its right derived from natural human rights such as that of all men being allowed to take part in politic regardless of their status or background...
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...English 311.01 (13471): The History of African-American Writing Fall 2015 Tuesday, Thursday 11:00-12:15 JR 244 Professor Nate Millsnathaniel.mills@csun.eduOffice hours: Tuesdays 1:00-3:30 and by appointmentSierra Tower 718 | Course Description / Objectives Through a historical survey of the work of major African-American writers from slavery to the present, this course will examine the defining features of African-American expression. The course is organized around a foundational question: what makes African-American literature African-American? Is it just a set of texts that happen to have been written by authors who identified as black in their respective historical moments? Are there distinct formal and thematic paradigms that unify these texts into a coherent literary tradition? What relation do black texts bear to other black texts, as well as to the Western canon? Are African-American texts necessarily “political,” by definition protesting the social and political marginalization of black people in America? Do African-American texts represent the particular experiences of African Americans, or do they (also?) address universal problems and experiences? The cultural, literary-formal, and political distinctiveness of African-American writing will thus be the guiding theme of this course’s rigorous, fast-moving survey. Additionally, students in 311 will acquire knowledge of the following: * The ways African-American...
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...public administration admin | October 22, 2013 public administration Based on the case study by Martin, The Blast in Centralia No. 5, in Stillman, PA, Chapter 1, write a 3-4 page paper in which you: 1.Identify and explain four (4) logistical alternatives Scanlan could have addressed. 2.Analyze and discuss Scanlan’s motivation toward the Constitution (the law), bureaucracy (as a public administrator responsible to the public), and obligation. 3.Take a position on two (2) possible paths of action for Scanlan and defend your choices. 4.Research and cite at least four (4) peer-reviewed academic sources. Your assignment must: •Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. •Include a cover page containing the tile of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: •Analyze the changing nature and responsibilities for managing public and nonprofit organizations. •Use technology and information resources to research issues in modern public administration. •Write clearly and concisely about modern public administration using proper writing mechanics. Public Sector Safety...
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...Luke Weiner 9/4/16 “My Response to the Ethicist Problem” The letter sent to the ethicist was about one’s dilemma on whether it is the right thing to do by telling her friend’s husband about her affairs with other men. The author of the letter displays her disgust with her friend as well as her willingness to tell her husband about her affairs which would consequently end up with the loss of a very dear friend. The Ethicist begins his response by stating that marital affairs are no one else’s business but finds her friend’s reasons for remaining married as selfish because she is only in it in order to fulfill her own desires. If her friend showed any remorse or regret for her actions than this situation would be completely different. This is simply not the case and the ethicist reminds the letter writer of her disapproval and disgust towards her friend. The ethicist also references Aristotle in saying that friendship involves reciprocation and the happiness, which overwhelms them when they are in each other’s company. The...
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...Prewriting for Letter Assignment 1. Theme/Topic: (Choose: Education, Technology, Family, Health and Wellness) Technology- Perils of social networking, using social network to background check prospective employees 2. Angle: Arguable topics are those that have at least two sides. Choose a side that you agree or disagree with. I am going to argue that it is an unfair practice for potential employers to use social networking to disqualify candidates for future employment. 3. Purpose and Thesis: The purpose identifies whether you’re writing to support, refute, or extend the ideas of the publication to which you are responding. The thesis statement lets the reader know what to expect in your letter. To complete your thesis, start with a formula such as “I agree with [topic/issue/author] because…” OR “I do not agree with [topic/issue/author] because…” I do not agree with the practice of prospective employers using Facebook to investigate their employees. 4. Reader/Audience Profile a. Readers’ Expectations: Write down the specific expectations of readers of the publication and how you plan to accommodate them. Readers would expect to read why prospective employers should not use social media to investigate their job applicants. I will use examples from my research of how this practice can negatively affect the process of finding qualified candidates. b. Readers’ Values/Attitudes: Write down your readers’ values and attitudes toward the issue and how they...
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...Wortham. It is highlighted clearly that the author has used various types of communication applications and services, she has also heard of many different opinions about smartphone communication. She mentions different types of video applications she uses with her partner such as Facetime and Skype. However, Wortham, prefers to use applications such as Facebook Messenger, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat, this is because there is less disruptions and both partners can talk anytime while being involved in different activities. “We can talk about travel plans while I’m waiting for the train or talk about what he’s making for dinner while I’m at work.” (Wortham 393-394). Wortham goes on to explain that her, “conversational habits have matured” and she is constantly conversing with her friends, co-workers and family (394). She feels that these types of interactions using the screen help people to feel closer physically because conversations are less formal....
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...the civil rights movement and lasted for years before African-Americans were given equal rights in the late 60s. A large amount of white people believed that the condition of the United States was perfectly fine and balanced, relying on the idea of being "separate but equal." Martin Luther King, Jr. led the movement and urged people to voice their opinion, stating that becoming silent about the things that matters is the same as ending your life. One group that remained silent was the white church. A group of white clergymen wrote a letter to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while he was in a Birmingham jail. In this letter, titled 'A Call for Unity,' the men essentially listed their...
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...the reader/ author. The novella can be seen as a parody, a suspense thriller and a detective novel of journalistic trend. The death is the central event but there’s no mystery regarding it rather completely different questions are raised. The aim of this paper is to show that the narrator is distinct from the author but sometimes they intersect. Thus Ronald Barthes statement that the author is dead is not completely true. The authors’ present but it’s not an omnipotent presence, controlling the universal subject (the reader). But this does make the reader all powerful. Barthes implies in his essay Death of the Author. The reader follows the patterns presented by the author but the final impression, overall opinion of the text and the reader’s reaction are not prefigured or controlled by the author. Thus the author and the reader together form the overall value of the text. Raymond Williams explains the formation of the category of Literature, its ever expanding and changing parameters\paradigms are explained in his essay Marxism and Literature. This paper will show the growing value of Latin American Literature, becoming a part of the literary canon, valued as a skillful piece of art. This novella is one of the hallmarks of the Latin American Literature, yet not falling into any one particular generic category, fulfilling all generic expectations simultaneously breaking\contradicting its rules. This resulted in expanding and extending the already diverse responses, the readers...
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...Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” on 16 April 1963. King wrote the letter when he was imprisoned for his participation in the nonviolent demonstrations that took place in Birmingham, Alabama. It was the most segregated city , and King, as the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was invited by the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights (ACMHR) to Birmingham to “engage in a nonviolent direct action program” . The nonviolent campaign started 3 April 1963 and on 12 April, King was arrested . He wrote the letter in response to a public statement published in the Birmingham Post Herald that was written by eight prominent white clergymen who condemned the demonstrations. King wrote the letter primarily to respond to the criticisms put forth by white religious leaders in a letter titled, “A Call For Unity”. The letter criticized the nonviolent protest, calling the demonstrations “unwise and untimely” . It also criticized the demonstrations as actions “incite to hatred and violence” , further condemning it as “extreme” . Through King’s response to these criticisms, he also set out to explain and provide justification for the nonviolent demonstrations, and to express the injustices faced by the Negro community, which ultimately led to the demonstrations. We can infer from the source that the author, Martin Luther King, Jr. did not...
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...innovative multi-cultural approach to computer literacy utilizes Total Physical Response, using various body parts (gross motor movement) to act out a word or word phrase to be learned. TPR has been used to teach students learning second languages. Pre-Keys uses TPR to guide students as they explore letter patterns on the QWERTY computer keyboard. Dr. Morgan, the developer of Pre-Keys, invites children to sing and dance and play a form of the popular Twister game as they use their hands and feet to select letters on the oversized vinyl QWERTY keyboard. Observers then try to guess the word (taken from the weekly word list for each grade level). Another variation is displaying a list of words (such as a Spelling list) using PowerPoint with the participants (students) poking or slapping or stepping on the letters. Beginning students (learning English as a Second Language) start with simple letter recognition, saying the names as they hop on letters in rows, in columns, and in alphabetical order. Pre-Keys was so named to describe a series of activities that early childhood teachers might use to teach children as early as preschool age, best taught in small groups. The name soon evolved to include anyone who had not been formally trained to use all of their fingers to “type” or “key” their own name, teaching good posture before students develop bad habits (hunting and pecking). Basically, the author encourages students to explore and discover the patterns on the computer keyboard...
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...suspects in attempts to identify the real author of a disputed anonymous document (Mendenhall, 1887). The study of authorship analysis can be classified into three categories based on Kassou & El Bouanani, (2014): Authorship attribution or Identification, Authorship Profiling and Similarity Detection (Kassou & El Bouanani, 2014). This paper will focus on the first category, which specifically looks into the likelihood of a particular author having written a piece of work through the examination of other works produced by that author. The comparison of the WhatsApp messages...
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