...Being brought up speaking English, I always thought I spoke and understood English just fine. Who would of thought that it was such a complex subject. From my last English class, passing without any issues, to this English class, which has been a huge struggle. I have found that I have been challenged during this semester, its been a love/hate relationship between me and English 120. This class has given me greater knowledge when it comes to understanding "why" the author is writing their article, its not just about summarizing what you read, its about fully grasping the complexity of the article. I know that because I have been challenged, and learned to overcome the challenge of writing rhetorical strategies, it is safe to say, that I am read to enter English 124. This paper will illustrate my understanding of English 120 and why I, Michelle Page, feel I am ready to move on to English 124. Let me start with the first paper we wrote in this class, it was an Argument Analysis Essay and I chose to write it on Carol...
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...his thesis, using quantitative approach, examined the negative impact of Chinese on university students°Ø English writing in organization, grammar, expression as well as usage of words. The aim of this study was to make clear the variety of the negative transfer of Chinese in university students°Ø English writing and give some suggestions so that both teachers and students could get inspiration or help from it in their teaching or learning of English writing. Sixty students participated in the study as subjects. They were asked to write a composition within 100-120 words on the topic of °± Creating a Green Campus°± which comes from 2009 Cet-4 Test Paper. In addition, a questionnaire was done and analyzed and discussed on the negative impact of Chinese on university students°ØEnglish writing. Results showed that the main problems in Chinese university students°Ø English writing include digression from the point, too many grammatical mistakes, unidiomatic expression, confuseing usage of words. These problems were mainly caused by the negative impact of Chinese which played a bigger part than its positive impact in Chinese university students°Ø English writing. This paper makes a detailed comprehensive description of the main problems and the causes of the problems. Accordingly some suggestions were proposed to help both teachers and students have a better understanding of the negative impact of Chinese on university students°Ø Engli 1. Introduction According to some statistics...
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...the grade boundaries for our modular Edexcel GCE AS and A levels and Applied GCE qualifications. For each set of grade boundaries, the maximum number of available marks is also shown. For individual units, maximum marks and boundaries are shown for both the raw and uniform (UMS) mark scales. Maximum marks and grade boundaries for the overall qualification (the ‘cash-in’) are only shown in UMS marks. Where grade boundaries are greyed out for a particular unit, there are no grade boundaries available. This may be because: the unit was not available in this exam session ● no one took the unit in this exam session. ● Some units have more than one set of grade boundaries because more than one version of the paper was taken. Where the paper title is followed by “Paper 01R”, the paper was sat in countries more than 5 hours ahead of the UK. Definition of terms A grade boundary is the minimum mark at which a letter grade can be achieved. For example, if the grade boundary for a B is 60 marks, then 60 is the minimum mark at which a B can be achieved. A mark of 59 would therefore be a C grade. For modular qualifications, assessments can be taken in various exam sessions throughout the duration of the course. For linear qualifications, all assessments must be taken in the same exam session. A raw mark is the actual mark awarded by the teacher or examiner for an assessment. Raw mark scores can be downloaded by Exams Officers from Edexcel Online. Raw marks are converted to UMS marks for all...
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...MINI-RESEARCH PAPERS EDCI 306- Spring 2010 Mini-research Papers are due March 16th (Research Topic and 3 References due Feb. 25th) In order to better understand the impact that music has on cognition and learning, students may choose to research and write a mini-research paper for this class. Other objectives are to prepare you for formal research writing (for you or your future students) and to assess English writing skills. 1. Topics are to be approved and three references submitted to Dr. Barfield by Feb. 25th. Do not start working on your paper until your topic has been approved in writing. 2. Papers need to have the following APA components (see example below): Title Page Abstract – approximately 75-120 words Report – 3-5 pages (less than 3 full pages will not be accepted) References – see APA sheet handed out in class. You must use at least three references (including a journal article and internet resource). Two of the three references must be current (2006-2010). Abstracts are not considered one of the three references but may be used in addition to the other three references. 3. Papers are to be typed (12 pt Courier or Times New Roman font), double-spaced (ds), and in the APA format that was handed out in class. Hand in a hard copy of your paper at the beginning of class (papers not handed in at that time are considered late). You will not receive your graded hard copy until AFTER you have posted your paper on Desire to Learn...
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...FEES AND CHARGES FOR 2011 Web Page www.ru.ac.za/fees (1) GENERAL INFORMATION Liability for fees Liability for all fees begins as soon as completed application forms are submitted to the University and the student is accepted. The signing of the application form establishes the legal liability of the student and his/her other funder for the payment of all fees as determined by the Council. This can vary according to the student's circumstances. These fees are published in the annual Rhodes University Calendar, and are available on the WEB. In any discussions or negotiations about fees, it will be assumed that a student and his/her other funder have made themselves aware of the provisions of this section and of the equivalent fees schedule. While the University attempts to keep fees as low as possible, student fees usually increase annually by approximately 10% per annum. Ignorance of the fees payable does not provide grounds for avoiding liability for any fees due and payable. Alteration of fees The University Council reserves the right to alter all fees payable to the University, or to impose a fees surcharge if circumstances require it. In the case of an alteration of fees...
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...Guideline to compose a full Paper ( headline in 1 or 2 lines, font Arial 18pt in bold) First author * , second author,… (coauthor is specified by *, font Times New Roman 12pt in bold). 1. Title and a short address of first author, e-mail address (Times New Roman 10pt) 2. Title and a short address of second author, e-mail address (Times New Roman 10pt) Abstract (Times New Roman 14pt in Bold) Each paper should include an Abstract that has been composed between 120 and 300 words in one paragraph including left and right margins, which should be 35 mm from the edges of the paper. This section should independently explain the subject, aims, research method and a summary of the article 's results. However it is not considered as a preface. Mentioning the references must be avoided in this section. The font to this section is (Times New Roman 11pt). The position of the title in this section is 120 mm from the top of the page or upper edge. Key words: minimum 4 and maximum 6 words which are separated by commas and placed in one line. (Times New Roman 11pt) 1. Introduction (Times New Roman 14pt in Bold) This guideline has been composed for author's use according to the standard methods of this conference. Compliance with these standards is mandatory for all authors. Please note that this document has been prepared in compliance with the mentioned regulations and can be used as a sample...
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...Write a Term Paper or Thesis Michael A. Covington Artificial Intelligence Center The University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 30602 http://www.ai.uga.edu/mc Revised May 11, 2011 Abstract This is a basic style guide for writing scientific papers under my direction. It was written for internal use in the Artificial Intelligence Center. However, other science departments may find it helpful. You are encouraged to share it with colleagues. 1 What is a term paper or thesis? In the Middle Ages, in order to be admitted to a trade guild, a craftsman had to demonstrate his ability by producing a piece of work, called his masterpiece, for examination by the officers of the guild. He was then granted the title of Master of his trade. When universities were founded, they immediately emulated this practice and began to grant the degrees of Master and Doctor to people who had proved their ability to do scholarly work. A thesis or dissertation today serves the same purpose as a medieval craftsman’s masterpiece. It is proof of ability to do a certain kind of work. Specifically: • To get a doctor’s degree, you must become familiar with current scientific knowledge of your subject, add to this knowledge by making an original discovery, and then report the results in a dissertation. 1 • To get a master’s degree, it is sufficient to make a new synthesis or application of knowledge already available, and report the results in a thesis. • To pass certain courses, you must write a term paper, which demonstrates...
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...It is vital for the college to obviously see how dedicated these students are with their learning and backgrounds, as this data might straightforwardly influence the enrollment and maintaining of foreign students. We learnt from reliable sources that numerous Chinese foreign students at the University of Windsor are encountering different difficulties. Our conference with staff at the International Students Center at the University affirmed this announcement taking into account their perceptions, saying that one of the significant difficulties for the universal students is their powerless English dialect capability, which influences their acclimatization to the new learning environment. As it is, we were likewise educated regarding the perception that numerous Chinese students at present enlisted, particularly the individuals who are doing their college degrees, are familiar with oral English, yet still have a mixture of issues...
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...Write a Term Paper or Thesis Michael A. Covington Artificial Intelligence Center The University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 30602 http://www.ai.uga.edu/mc Revised May 11, 2011 Abstract This is a basic style guide for writing scientific papers under my direction. It was written for internal use in the Artificial Intelligence Center. However, other science departments may find it helpful. You are encouraged to share it with colleagues. 1 What is a term paper or thesis? In the Middle Ages, in order to be admitted to a trade guild, a craftsman had to demonstrate his ability by producing a piece of work, called his masterpiece, for examination by the officers of the guild. He was then granted the title of Master of his trade. When universities were founded, they immediately emulated this practice and began to grant the degrees of Master and Doctor to people who had proved their ability to do scholarly work. A thesis or dissertation today serves the same purpose as a medieval craftsman’s masterpiece. It is proof of ability to do a certain kind of work. Specifically: • To get a doctor’s degree, you must become familiar with current scientific knowledge of your subject, add to this knowledge by making an original discovery, and then report the results in a dissertation. 1 • To get a master’s degree, it is sufficient to make a new synthesis or application of knowledge already available, and report the results in a thesis. • To pass certain courses, you must write a term paper, which demonstrates...
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...Master of Nursing [pic][pic] La Trobe is an internationally recognised university with a strong research and teaching focus. It has over 100 partner universities with student exchange networks across more than 30 countries. The Division of Nursing and Midwifery of La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, in cooperation with the Nurses Learning Hub Pte Ltd (NLH), a subsidiary of Singapore Nurses Association (SNA), has delivered the highly successful Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) course for nurses in Singapore for the past 13 years. Now, with its international recognition for quality educational programs and high academic standards, La Trobe University is pleased to offer the Master of Nursing degree in Singapore. Master of Nursing (Professional) Master of Nursing (Research Methods) [pic] The Master of Nursing course at La Trobe University is one of its flagship professional programs, attracting great interest from highly qualified local applicants. The program has been further developed to allow flexible delivery mode enabling LTU to offer the course in Singapore. The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills that assists professional development within a nurse’s area of practice. It offers nurses the ability to design a study pathway that meets their career needs. Degree Award This course is equivalent to the Master of Nursing degree conducted by La Trobe University in Australia and students who complete...
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...Are Writing Deficiencies Creating a Lost Generation of Business Writers? ZANE K. QUIBLE FRANCES GRIFFIN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA ABSTRACT. Business professionals and instructors often view writing skills as one of the most important qualifications that employees should possess. However, many business employees, including recent college graduates, have serious writing deficiencies, especially in their ability to use standard English. As a result, American businesses spend billions of dollars annually to remediate these writing deficiencies (College Board, the National Commission on Writing for America’s Families, Schools, and Colleges, 2004). In this article, the authors examine possible reasons for these deficiencies and offer evidence that a modified context-based approach, the glossing approach, and consistent error marking can reduce the number of sentence-level errors students make. Keywords: context-based approach, grammar, punctuation, rules-based approach, writing deficiencies Copyright © 2007 Heldref Publications T hat many employers in the United States are dissatisfied with their employees’ writing skills is not a surprise to individuals who frequently peruse the professional literature in nearly any academic field or discipline (Gray, Emerson, & MacKay, 2005; Wise, 2005). Although the expressions of dismay are frequent and often strong, educators have done little to rectify the situation. Costs of Employees’ Poor Writing Skills material to...
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...The internet enables us to instantly communicate with people worldwide, which means an increasing amount of people will need to correspond in a language other than their own. Luckily, the internet also gives us the ability to learn another language from the comfort of our own home. Online platforms mean that Language learning is no longer an activity reserved only for the classroom. One of the online language learning platforms is Duolingo. With 120 million users around the world (Huynh, Zuo, & Iida, 2016), it is one of the most popular language learning platforms. At the time of writing, Duolingo teaches 26 languages, although most of them are only available for English speakers. After a user on Duolingo has learned new vocabulary for the...
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...American-Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research 3 (1): 7-14, 2008 ISSN 1818-6785 © IDOSI Publications, 2008 The Influence of Class-Size on the Quality of Output in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria T.O. Adeyemi Department of Educational Foundations & Management, University of Ado-Ekiti, P. M. B. 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria Abstract: This paper examined the influence of class-size on the quality of output in secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The population of the study comprised all the 141 secondary schools that presented students for the year 2003 SSC examinations in the State. A sample of 120 schools was selected through stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected through an inventory and were analysed with the use of chi square test, correlation analysis and t- test. Semi-structured interview was conducted with selected principals and education officers. Their responses were analysed through the content analysis technique. The findings revealed that schools having an average class-size of 35 and below obtained better results in the Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) examinations than schools having more than 35 students per class. The mean scores were higher in schools having an average class-size of 35 and below. The interviewees’ responses supported the findings as they supported small class-sizes in schools. It was therefore recommended that Government should provide more classrooms in all secondary schools in the State to cater for small class-sizes...
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...Good writing skills are not only important for college students writing their papers, but this skill also plays an important role in business world for a business writers. This article written by Zane K. Quible and Frances Griffin gives the insight of how a poor writing skills is causing huge damages in business world. “In 2004, The Nation Commission on Writing (NCW) decided to do a research and collected cost data from 64 of 120 large America corporations that were connected with the business world and had employed nearly 8 million people. And when NCW posted the results and it showed how American Firms spend as much as $3.1 billion to improve their employees’ writing deficiencies” ( College board, The NCW for American Families, Schools, and Colleges, 2004). It is a shock seeing how poor writing skills are costing us Americans billions to improve employees’ writing skills, when this is something we should have learned during our School years. According to NCW report “The skills of new college graduates are deplorable-across the board: spelling, grammar, sentence structure …I can’t believe people came out of college now not knowing what a sentence is” so employers are not only frustrated with their employees because of writing deficiencies, but also exasperated with the new graduates. In addition, teacher have been using a rule-based method, which are also known as tradition school grammar (Hillocks & Smith, 2003). According to Hillocks, Traditional School Grammar has shown...
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...Winston Williams 7/2/2014 English 120 I am pleased with the way my draft is coming along so far. I have my main ideas and I’m fixed on how I want to organize these ideas and form my paper. I am pleased especially with the topic I have decided to discuss about, because I am very familiar with the subject and I’ve had a certain feeling about this topic for the past few years. I specifically want my audience to focus on the comparison between alcohol and marijuana as far as, the government implementing marijuana into the economy as alcohol. In this case, marijuana would take on the same laws and restrictions as alcohol does as far as age limit and those matters. I want my audience to give their honest opinion about my topic and how they feel about the situation. The main aspect I want to hear from people when reading my paper is what is their feel on marijuana and why do that feel that way. I believe this is an important issue in today’s society and I would love to know how people feel towards the drug. I was able to implement comments and suggestion into this draft fairly well. The suggestions people gave me were very helpful and I found out they helped me with some grammar errors I had no idea were in my paper. Marijuana is a topic of significant public discourse in the United States, and while many are familiar with the discussions, it is not always easy to find the latest, research-based information on marijuana to answer to the common questions about its health...
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