...demonstrates a well-written and effective essay due to its clear essay structure. First of all, the essay begins with the question, "Who does not enjoy a good mystery?"By the author using this rhetorical question, it grasps the reader’s attention right away. The author also starts off generic and gradually gets more specific in the introduction. The thesis statement expresses that Agatha Christie appeals to most people because of the strong characters, interesting settings, and her strong morality in her novels. In the author doing this, it follows a clear essay structure which makes it effective. Secondly, the body paragraphs support the thesis by providing examples of Christie's works and how they are expressed in the same order that was given in the introduction. Specifically, in the first paragraph the author explains Agatha Christies characters, Hercule Poitrot and Miss Jane. In the second paragraph there are examples of interesting settings and finally the author expresses his opinion on her morality in the third paragraph. This clearly shows that the author is well organized because the body paragraphs follow the same order as they were listed in the thesis statement. Also, specific examples were used to support each of the points which reinforced the effectiveness of this essay. Lastly, the author had strong arguments which made the essay very effective. An example of this is when the concluding paragraph follows the same outline as the introduction paragraph but backwards. Specifically...
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...Basics on Writing an Academic Paragraph What is a paragraph? A paragraph is a collection of related sentences dealing with a single topic. Learning to write good paragraphs will help you as a writer stay on track during your drafting and revision stages. Good paragraphing also greatly assists your readers in following a piece of writing. You can have fantastic ideas, but if those ideas aren't presented in an organized fashion, you will lose your readers (and fail to achieve your goals in writing). The Basic Rule: Keep one idea to one paragraph The basic rule of thumb with paragraphing is to keep one idea to one paragraph. If you begin to transition into a new idea, it belongs in a new paragraph. There are some simple ways to tell if you are on the same topic or a new one. You can have one idea and several bits of supporting evidence within a single paragraph. You can also have several points in a single paragraph as long as they relate to the overall topic of the paragraph. If the single points start to get long, then perhaps elaborating on each of them and placing them in their own paragraphs is the route to go. Elements of a paragraph To be as effective as possible, a paragraph should contain each of the following: Unity, Coherence, A Topic Sentence, and Adequate Development. As you will see, all of these traits overlap. Using and adapting them to your individual purposes will help you construct effective paragraphs. Unity The entire paragraph should concern itself with...
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...Delete or replace unnecessary colons. (Refer to Colons from the Grammar and Writing Guides in the Tutorials & Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence for more information.)] - then state quote – cleaner, more direct transition Winston Churchill was one of the most influential, successful, and determined men of the 20th Century. A man who “thought of the responsibility of the world, on his own shoulders” (The Churchill Centre and Museum At The Churchill War Rooms, London, 2004). His belief, as he stated for the entire world to hear at the beginning of the first World War was “The price of greatness is responsibility.”(Alyn [Citation error—Author mentioned in text: Smith (2007), otherwise use (Smith, 2007). Include a page or paragraph number with all direct quotations = (Smith, 2007, p. 32). Place the period at the end of a sentence after the citation. Please see the Reference and Citation Examples document located in the Tutorials & Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence for more information.] ) I have to agree. Limit intro to os, thesis and pp Winston Churchill said, what every man and woman should understand, without personal responsibility, whether it is your education, your [Eliminate second person (you/your) in academic documents, and avoid addressing the reader directly.] career, or even your family, you will fail. In this essay, I will explain what personal responsibility means to me, how it will influence my educational success, and my...
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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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...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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...include a paragraph describing the purpose of the paper. This will usually include a discussion of the research question. This is very effective when used as a first paragraph. You can use any of these headings: Purpose, Purpose of the Paper, Purpose Statement, or Statement of Purpose. 2. You should include a paragraph on the significance of your study/research/paper. What uses there are for the findings of your paper etc. You can use any one of these headings: Significance, Statement of Significance, Significance of the Paper. 3. You might also include a background paragraph. For some of you this might be a history or some type of chronological timeline. You can use any one of these headings: Background, Paper Background, Background of the Paper. 4. The body of your text should be an extensive discussion of your research and literature review findings and should include appropriate headings and/or sub-headings. 5. You should also include a discussion of your findings. You can use any one of these headings: Discussion, Findings, Discussion of Findings. 6. Some of you might also want to include section on limitations. You can use anyone of these headings: Limitations, Limitations of the Paper. 7. Your last section should be the reference section. Title of Paper Your Name Course/Number Date Instructor Name Title of Paper Begin your paper here. Double space the entire document. Be sure to indent the first line of each paragraph an half inch...
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...Effective writing is important to both a writer and reader when writing a paragraph. The two paragraphs I chose to read were paragraph two, which is about the government effort to help the economy deal with the crisis of delinquent debt. I also read paragraph three, which is about circumstance that may lead the consumer to be denied credit. The paragraph that was most effective was paragraph three. This problem unfortunately, has, and will affect many people in the near future. It opens with a simple yet understandable topic sentence that sets up the rest of the body. The body provides facts and examples on why a person would be denied credit and what happens if one is denied. Paragraph three does not have the clarity that paragraph two does, and has a few punctuation and grammar errors, but it gives more detail on why a person would be denied credit. Paragraph three gives the consumer the reason for denial and the opportunity for the consumer to correct the damage already done by bad credit. Paragraph two just focuses on what Obama and Congress WANT to do to help the economy. The sentences in both paragraphs aren’t repetitive and they flow nicely with clear and concise points. What separates paragraph three from two is that paragraph two discusses ideas for the solution whereas paragraph three gives the consumer the power to participate in solving their own demise, thus making giving paragraph three a stronger concluding sentence. Therefore, paragraph three is more effective...
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...the heading and the text (you may want to check Spacing under Format, Paragraph in your word processor, and make sure that it is set to “0”). Instead, just double space as usual, indent a full ½ inch (use the tab key), and start typing. The introduction should receive no specific heading because readers assume that the first section functions as your paper’s introduction. If you use headings, follow the instructions below. NOTE THAT NOT ALL ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRE HEADINGS. Examine the CEO’s personal and organizational values. This text will be the beginning of the body of the essay. Even though this section has a new heading, make sure to connect this section to the previous one so readers can follow along with the ideas and research presented. The first sentence in each paragraph should transition from the previous paragraph and summarize the main point in the paragraph. Make sure each paragraph contains only one topic, and when you see yourself drifting to another idea, make sure you break into a new paragraph. Also, avoid long paragraphs (more than three-fourths of a page) to help hold readers’ attention—many shorter paragraphs are better than a few long ones. In short, think: new idea, new paragraph. Evaluate how the values of the CEO are likely to influence ethical behavior within the organization. Here is another Level 1 heading. Again, the topic sentence of this section should explain how this paragraph is related or a result of what you discussed in the...
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...HOW TO WRITE ESSAYS Visit our How To website at www.howto.co.uk At www.howto.co.uk you can engage in conversation with some of our authors – all of whom have ‘been there and done that’ in their specialist fields. You can get access to special offers and additional content but, most importantly, you will be able to engage with, and become a part of, a wide and growing community of people just like yourself. At www.howto.co.uk you’ll be able to talk to, and share tips with, people who have similar interests and are facing similar challenges in their lives. People who, just like you, have the desire to change their lives for the better – be it through moving to a new country, starting a new business, growing their own vegetables, or writing a novel. At www.howto.co.uk you’ll find the support and encouragement you need to help make your aspirations a reality. How To Books strives to present authentic, inspiring, practical information in their books. Now, when you buy a title from How To Books, you get even more than words on a page. HOW TO WRITE ESSAYS A step-by-step guide for all levels, with sample essays Don Shiach howtobooks ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The author and publishers are grateful to Nicholas Murray and the Rack Press, Kinnerton, Presteigne, Powys LD8 2PF for permission to reproduce History from Nicholas Murray’s collection ‘The Narrators’. Published by How To Content, A division of How To Books Ltd, Spring Hill House, Spring...
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...Memo To: Recipient’s Name, Recipient’s Title Department of Defense Army National Guard From: Your Name, Your TitleSGT Jameka Samuel (Automated Logistic Specialist) CC: National Guard Bureau Name and title of individuals you want to copy in on your correspondence; if there are no courtesy copies, leave this line off Date: The date you are sending the memo19 June 2014 Subject: A clear subject line reflecting the focus of your document In need of a sponsor for writing course As we all know in the military being leader depends on your ability to think critically and creatively and to communicate your intention and decision to others. The ability to communicate clearly to get your intent and ideas across so that others understand your message and act on it is one of the primary qualities of leadership. Poor writing and communication in the military is mostly attributed to lack of proper training, lack of confidence and lack of leadership. Taking a soldier out onto the battlefield with a poor communicator could lead to potential deaths of inanest soldiers. With that being said this this is an opportunity to help a striving soldier to become a better leader in the military world by requesting to take a Business Writing Course at Kaplan University in Jacksonville Florida . The cost of the course is $1300.00 which includes all books and necessary course materials. The course will take place over a 6 week time period beginning June...
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...ADVOCACY ESSAY: PEER REVIEW MEMO When you are ready to review a peer’s essay, open this document in one window and the essay in another window (you’ll be cutting and pasting information from the essay into this memo. Place your cursor in the gray field to record your answer. Refer to specific parts of paper by paragraph number. Reviewer’s Name: Karen Adame Title of Essay Reviewed: Intervention Programs for Youth to Reduce Deliquency Author’s Name: Jessica Leal-Rosas Date: 6/4/13 GENERAL COMMENTS Begin by reading your peer’s essay all the way through. Mark areas that are difficult to read, or don’t make sense, or that you think have some grammatical/usage problems. When you have read through the entire essay, come back and choose up to five sentences/areas that you marked for readability. Copy the text and insert it here, along with the paragraph number. You do not have to identify the error or fix it… just locate problems. No more than five sentences: For the past decades, researchers such as Peter Greenwood have focused their attention… Indeed, any program that is introduced to help reduce… After having read the whole paper through the first time, write out a few “big picture” comments. What one element of the paper do you think needs the most work before your peer turns it in as a final draft? There are several grammar errors and to explain what are concepts such as zero tolerance and get tough on crime. If you had to grade it right now based...
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...Assignment Name: |Unit 2 Individual Project | | |Deliverable Length: |Research Paper + at least 15 PowerPoint slides | |Details: |You are the newly appointed President of the local Chamber of Commerce. You are making your first | | |presentation to the Chamber and want to make a good first impression. | | |Your presentation will be based on the following topic, purpose, and audience. | | |Topic: Expected U.S. GDP growth rate going forward | | |Audience: Local chamber of commerce | | |Purpose: To give business leaders an idea of what the economy may look like based on recent history | | |and expected future conditions | | |Part I | | |Write a 600-750 word research paper given the topic, purpose, and audience information above. In | | |addressing GDP, consider the following: ...
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...challenges, will be in Parts 2 and 3. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: 1. Provide an appropriate title and an interesting opening paragraph to appeal to your stated audience (appeal with logic, ethics, or emotion). 2. Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph. (Revised from Assignment 2) 3. Describe the history and status of the issue and provide an overview of the problem(s) that need to be addressed. This should be one or two (1or 2) paragraphs. 4. Explain the first problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1 or 2) paragraphs. 5. Explain the second problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.). and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1 or 2) paragraphs. 6. Explain the third problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1 or 2) paragraphs. 7. Provide a concluding paragraph that summarizes the stated problems and promises a solution. 8. Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion. 9. Use effective transitional words, phrases, and sentences throughout the paper. 10. Support claims with at least three (3) quality, relevant references. Use credible, academic...
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...and the town was not crowd, Percy expresses his attitude towards the nature and surrounding environment by writing about the soil, trees and canals in Central Oregon. I think that was the dominant impression of Percy’s description of Bend, Oregon. 2. In my opinion Percy mostly trying to show and entertain readers. From the very first paragraphs Percy is trying to express his feelings and describe the place and people. It is quite easy to understand what this essay is about and what author wants from reader by just reading one sentence from each paragraph. 3. There are couple examples where Percy used figurative language: One of them is “Into this soil-this dry, unforgiving soil – the larvae of the Pandora moth drops like a seed.” Another one is “Their brightly blond hair appears flattened out of gold.” I think by using figurative language Percy wants to better explain what specific place and object, which is in my opinion very effective because it makes essay look more understandable. Percy’s choice of words is great too, which entertain readers. 4. As I mentioned before Percy’s use of metaphors in his essay “Invasion” is very effective since he’s got a very nice choice of words that attract readers. Percy uses extended metaphor very effectively too. He compares to unlike things and continues it throughout few sentences. But comparing to short metaphors extended one doesn’t help him as much as short ones because of its size. 5. There were several instances where Percy...
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...tertiary. Tertiary prevention involves attempts to minimize the course of a problem after it has already happening and causing harm. I do think this prevention strategy used in this situation is effective. The agency has taken precautionary steps to install a panic button to call for the police in a potentially violent situation such as this. I think that possibly having the added protection of a security officer nearby could also be a step in providing even safer services. This would be an additional comfort for the staff at the agency and the clients. The presence of a security officer may not have a warming effect on staff and clients but it could deter some of the perpetrators 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...
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