...COM 150 Assignment: Characteristics of Expository Essays (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Assignment: Characteristics of Expository Essays • Resources: Characteristics of Expository Essays, The Art of Cookery Web site, About Web site, and the Fishing Florida Online Magazine Web site • Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum • Read two of the following essays: o http://www.artofcookery.com/settingthetable.htm o http://womenshistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa062899.htm o http://deafness.about.com/cs/cochlearfeatures/a/cochlearimplant.htm o http://capmel.com/how_to-fillet_fish.htm • Address the following points about the two essays you read: o What characteristics make these essays expository? o Identify the type of organization each author used to develop the essay (topic, time order, space order, or informative process). o Why do you think each author chose that type of organization for his or her essay? In what ways does this organizational choice make the essay effective? What effect could the author have achieved with another type of organization or another type of expository essay? o In what ways are these expository essays alike? In what ways are they different? o Explain your answers. -------------------------------------------------------------- COM 150 Capstone (UOP) For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Capstone Discussion Question • Due Date: Day 3 [Main] forum • Post your response to the following:...
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...COM 156 Entire Course http://homeworkgallery.com/index.php/product/com-156-entire-course/ http://homeworkgallery.com/index.php/product/com-156-entire-course/ COM 156 Week 1 DQs Review the information provided on pp. 51–53. Explain the initial steps of writing an essay. Identify how your audience, purpose, and content will influence your approach. Explain the time management strategies you will use when writing a successful academic paper. What techniques discussed in your US/101 course may help you manage your time when writing a paper? The ultimate success or failure of a paper may often be traced back to the planning stages. What might you do to provide yourself with the best opportunity to succeed when writing your college papers? COM 156 Week 1 Assignment Challenges of a Paper When sitting down to write a paper I must face up to a number of challenges. Beating distracting is extremely hard for me because I have two small children. When I’m handed an assignment, it can be difficult for me to find a period of time where I can sit down and work, uninterrupted, without my kids distracting me or requiring attention. Deciding what to write about is another challenge I regularly face. COM 156 Week 1 Video Transcript – Writing Process As an instructor, you could be forgiven for thinking that I wouldn’t wait until the very last second to create a lecture. Although I should know better, I still do this and so do most people. However, if you have...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |COM/155 Version 4 | | |University Composition and Communication I | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course addresses the key elements necessary for effective academic writing in college. The course begins with focus on prewriting strategies and builds to drafting and revising essays. In addition, the course includes skill development at the sentence and paragraph level. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |COM/220 Version 7 | | |Research Writing | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description Students focus on gathering research, evaluating and documenting sources, and developing a major research paper. Selected readings prompt discussion regarding bias, rhetorical devices, arguments, and counter arguments. Grammar exercises address commonly confused sets of words, modifiers, parallel structure, sentence variety, and sentence clarity. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class...
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...Axia College Material Appendix G Peer Review Checklist*  *Adapted from Reinking, J. A., Hart, A. W., & Von der Osten, R. (2001). Strategies for successful writing: A rhetoric, research guide, reader, and handbook (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall. COM 150 What is the main point of this essay? The main point of this essay is, “Even though it’s the new art of today, I don’t agree with the cosmetic surgery because people take it to the extreme and it can be dangerous.” What is the greatest strength of this essay? The examples that were shown throughout the essay were excellent. The situations and circumstances of the examples were so intense that it was very logical in the way it supported the main point. Does the introduction grab your interest and make you want to read on? Explain your answer. The introduction grabs my interest because it is a very strong subject. It makes people want to read on because of the severity of the subject. What material does not seem to fit the main point of the essay or does not seem to be appropriate for the audience? This essay is well put together. Everything is subject-related and pertains to the main point. She did an excellent job. Where should the author add more details or examples? Explain your answer. I honestly believe that the essay is complete. There is nothing wrong with adding even more examples though just to make the subject that much stronger. Where is the writing...
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... | |Disability |Weak |Defenseless |Vulnerable | https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid Part II Answer each question in 50 to 100 words related to those stereotypes. Provide citations for all the sources you use. What are the positive aspects of stereotypes, if any? In stereotyping in a positive way could possibly be understandable in the way people limit complexity of the world to be at a more attainable level. The positivenss will assist in protecting our minds from the overload of information we obtain. We come to the assumption to clarify people and countries about their characteristics. http://www.life123.com/parenting/education/social-studies/positive-aspects-stereotypes.shtml What...
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...Style NOTE: Information that is required varies from class to class – consult your instructor for which details they require. 1 in. Margin. This information is centered (left to right), double spaced, and can start in the upper half of the page. Your Name The Name of the Course 1 in. Margin. Your Instructor’s Name The Date NOTE: This paper is printed doublesided to save paper. A proper APA paper should not be double-sided. 1 in. Margin. Running head: SAMPLE APA PAPER FOR STUDENTS Abstract 2 Section title. You may not have to include an abstract with your paper; if in doubt, ask your instructor. The abstract is a single paragraph in block format (without paragraph indentation) and should be between 150 and 250 words. Be sure to understand the difference between the abstract (a summary of the paper) and the introduction (an introduction to the paper). A good trick is to write one summary sentence for each major part of your paper; which should leave you with a good, four-sentence abstract. See section 2.04 of the 6th edition of the Publication...
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...BUYVIP, THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF A SPANISH DOT COM The “Centro Virtual de Experiencias de Internacionalización” (On-line Centre for International Business Cases) is the result of the collaboration of the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade ICEX and AEEDE, the Spanish Association of Business Schools , which includes eleven leading Business Schools. The aim of this project is to promote the internationalisation of Spanish SMEs, drawing on the academic rigour of the business schools that have participated in this project. This centre presents case studies of Spanish companies that are successful internationally. These case studies can be found on the ICEX webpage and appear in a multimedia format that includes discussion forums and articles that create awareness of the key issues involved in internationalisation. The success stories chosen represent a broad sample of sectors and geographic areas and show the globalisation process that some of our companies have gone through. The company profile shown here is that of an SME multinational which has become a reference point in its sector, basing its international penetration strategies on factors as diverse as marketing, management, financial liquidity and business alliances. This pioneering project, in Europe and throughout the world, serves to promote and diffuse a comprehensive entrepreneurial culture among SMEs. It promotes the integration and association between universities and businesses, facilitates dialogue...
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...Students Learning APA Style NOTE: Information that is required varies from class to class – consult your instructor for which details they require. 1 in. Margin. This information is centered (left to right), double spaced, and can start in the upper half of the page. Your Name The Name of the Course Your Instructor’s Name The Date 1 in. Margin. NOTE: This paper is printed doublesided to save paper. A proper APA paper should not be double-sided. 1 in. Margin. Running head: SAMPLE APA PAPER FOR STUDENTS Abstract Section title. 2 You may not have to include an abstract with your paper; if in doubt, ask your instructor. The abstract is a single paragraph in block format (without paragraph indentation) and should be between 150 and 250 words. Be sure to understand the difference between the abstract (a summary of the paper) and the introduction (an introduction to the paper). A good trick is to write one summary sentence for each major part of your paper; which should leave you with a good, four-sentence abstract. See section 2.04 of the 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for...
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...BUYVIP, THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF A SPANISH DOT COM The “Centro Virtual de Experiencias de Internacionalización” (On-line Centre for International Business Cases) is the result of the collaboration of the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade ICEX and AEEDE, the Spanish Association of Business Schools , which includes eleven leading Business Schools. The aim of this project is to promote the internationalisation of Spanish SMEs, drawing on the academic rigour of the business schools that have participated in this project. This centre presents case studies of Spanish companies that are successful internationally. These case studies can be found on the ICEX webpage and appear in a multimedia format that includes discussion forums and articles that create awareness of the key issues involved in internationalisation. The success stories chosen represent a broad sample of sectors and geographic areas and show the globalisation process that some of our companies have gone through. The company profile shown here is that of an SME multinational which has become a reference point in its sector, basing its international penetration strategies on factors as diverse as marketing, management, financial liquidity and business alliances. This pioneering project, in Europe and throughout the world, serves to promote and diffuse a comprehensive entrepreneurial culture among SMEs. It promotes the integration and association between universities and businesses, facilitates dialogue...
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...Three Sons’ Development & Expansion Jocelyn Landers BUS370: Organizational Development June 2, 2014 Instructor Simon LozadaTitle of Paper Upper management has sent out a memo to all of its employees at Three Sons’ Dry Goods and announced that the Daimler Chrysler plant is relocating their facility to Mexico. It is no secret that the Chrysler plant is responsible for approximately35% of the employment for the residents in Aliso Viejo, CA. Three Son’s is expecting this move to have a major effect on company sales due to loss of employment and those consumers who choose to relocate to Mexico. Being the only large dry good’s store in the town has its advantages and disadvantages but we will have to come up with a strategy to deal with the change and disadvantages coming our way. Three Sons' will utilize both external and internal Organization Development to help off-set the snowball affect the relocation of Chrysler may have on our company. The company will go through a series restructuring from small to large modifications. Organization Development will not solely focus on a micro approach, any single technique, random or non-systematic or ad hoc changes, nor exclusively aimed at raising employee morale or attitudes (Brown, 2011). The goal is to encompass the long-range efforts and programs aimed at improving Three Sons’ ability as an organization and to survive by changing its problem-solving and renewal process. We aim to move toward becoming an adaptive...
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...Introduction For a business to be successful, it is vital to know the market and customers profile. This can be done by an intensive research through various methods of data collection which will help to making decision about a new venture. Market research can help create a business plan, launch a new product or service, fine tune existing products and services, expand into new markets etc. It can be used to determine which portion of the population will purchase the product/service, based on variables like age, gender, location and income level. It can be found out what market characteristics your target market has. With market research companies can learn more about current and potential customers. The purpose of market research is to help companies make better business decisions about the development and marketing of new products. Market research may also aid to the marketers to understand the customer and customer behavior and also help to know how and which type of product has been satisfies the customers. According to Kotler and et al (2008)-(Pg-333),“Marketing research is the systematic design, collection, analyses and reporting of data relevant to a specific marketing situation facing on organization.” Primary Data Primary data is specific information that is collected directly by the person who analyses the data and information also doing research. Primary data are collected for the first time. This data has not been published before collection. ...
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...Documenting Sources Michelle Jones COM/150 June 27, 2010 Documenting Sources The main topic of my essay is Beautiful Woman-A Organization Creating Powerful Women. The subtopics chosen to support this topic is: Education, Self Esteem and Workshops. These topics will best describe the point of the main topic chosen for women. As woman working to become the overall "Beautiful Woman, I have learned the major sacrifices it takes to be that soulful and realistic person. Often time's women tend to loose themselves in the shuffle of life and they forget about the importance of being a woman. Sure we were placed here to be the nurtures to our families, friends and spouse but aside from all of that we have to nurture [us] first (which can sometimes be complicated when you become use to pleasing others). I plan to show in this essay why it is important that every woman understands her position as a woman and how it is important for us to be as empowered as possible. In 1833; Oblerin College was founded. It was the nations first university to accept women and black students. The next important event was the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848. This convention added fuel to the flame of education and suffrage. The Seneca Falls Declaration has been called “the single most important document of the nineteenth-century American woman’s movement”. At the convention a declaration concerning women’s rights was adopted modeling the Declaration of Independence. Appearing...
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...into this PDF has been no easy task; it is possible that the process has introduced errors or caused omissions. As a result, we make no guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of this version of the Vocabulary Builder. If you find an error or omission in this PDF, please check the original book and contact us so that we can fix the error or omission. Please check your local copyright laws before accessing this PDF. If you are serious about building your vocabulary, we highly recommend you try the popular vocabularybuilding program called Ultimate Vocabulary Want the ultimate vocabulary builder? Click www.write-better-english com/ultimate-vocabulary.aspx THE CENTURY VOCABULARY BUILDER BY GARLAND GREEVER AND JOSEPH M. BACHELOR NEW YORK THE CENTURY CO. Want the ultimate vocabulary builder? Click www.write-better-english com/ultimate-vocabulary.aspx PREFACE You should know at the outset what this book does not attempt to do. It does not, save to the extent that its own special purpose requires, concern itself with the many and intricate problems of grammar, rhetoric, spelling, punctuation, and the like; or clarify the thousands of individual difficulties regarding correct usage. All these matters are important. Concise treatment of them may be found in THE CENTURY HANDBOOK OF WRITING and THE CENTURY DESK BOOK OF GOOD ENGLISH, both of which manuals are issued by the present publishers. But this volume confines itself to the one task of placing at your...
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...JÖNK ÖP ING INT E RNA T IONA L B U S INE S S S CHO O L JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY The traditional vs. the online market A study of consumer behaviour and consumer preferences in the purchase of high-involvement products Bachelor Thesis within Business Administration Author: Denis Čelhasić Tommy Grdić Lukas Özer Tutors: Maya Paskaleva Olga Sasinovskaya Jönköping January 2008 ii Acknowledgements First of all, we would like to express appreciation to our academic tutors, Olga Sasi-novskaya and Maya Paskaleva, for providing valuable feedback and guidance on our work. We would also like to thank Robert Bengtsson, CEO at MindValue AB in Gothenburg, Sweden, for supporting us throughout the research by sharing ideas and vital information concerning the marketing industry on the Internet, as well as the operations of MindValue AB itself. We would further like to take the opportunity to send gratitude to the interview-ees making it possible for us to retrieve the information essential for conducting this study. Finally, our thanks goes to Carl Emil Svedin, legal counsel at Saab AB in Linköping, Swe-den, for taking his time to validate the credibility of our translations made of the transcripts from the interviews. Denis Čelhasić Tommy Grdić Lukas Özer January 2008 Jönköping International Business School iii Bachelor Thesis in Business Administration Title: The traditional vs. the online market: A study of consumer be-haviour and consumer preferences in the purchase of high-involvement...
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