...Donald E Martin Ms. Toney Introduction to Computer 25 October 2014 Springfield Illinois Municipal Internet: Internet for ALL Springfield City, Land of Lincoln is the capital of Illinois. Springfield is located 1.5 hours northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 3 hours south of Chicago, Illinois. Springfield is small family city with a population of 116, 000 Midwestern’s. Springfield municipally manage and produce water, and electricity for Springfield’s residential and central Illinoisans. I believe Springfield Municipally is ready to enter the twenty first century as a metropolitan city that offers a Gigabyte Network by direct connect or wireless connect. “Only in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 1 Gigabit-per-second Internet speed available to every home and business - over 150,000 of them - throughout the entire community. Urban or rural, business or residence, Internet speeds that are unsurpassed in the Western Hemisphere – from 50 Megabits-per-second all the way up to one gigabit-per-second are accessible here. “Chattanooga's community-owned electric utility EPB is installing a 100% fiber to the premises network. Built to run America's first true Smart Grid and offer residential high speed Internet, video and telephone services, the network was also built to empower our community in new ways. Because bandwidth is no problem, Chattanooga's Fiber Optic network enables upload and download speeds 200 times faster than the current national average, and 10 times faster than...
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...English II: Sophomore Writing Catalfano Writing Mode: Persuasive Research Due: Please upload your essay to turnitin.com by the assigned due date. Late papers will incur the typical 10% per day late grade deduction. Length: Between 700 and 850 words for College Prep students; between 850 and 1000 words for Honors students. Format: Typed, double-spaced, 10-point Times New Roman font. Grading: 60 points, graded according to the standard rubric. (Note: this paper will also require two or three “checkpoints,” each of which is worth 10 points.) Topic Selection: What do you care about? This is a persuasive research paper, which means you are taking a position on a contemporary issue that you care about and setting out to prove that your position is correct with strong, convincing sources. How many sources? * at least four sources for College Prep students * at least six sources for Honors students Of course, you need to set out to support an idea that is capable and worthy of being supported—not something completely obvious. Because one of the major course objectives is to write about what you believe in (as you find your writing voice), you will be allowed to choose your own topic for this persuasive research paper, so long as it is not a topic you have written about already for another class (remember: your intellectual and personal integrity should be important to you, so research something new to you, which is most of the “fun” of research)...
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...Conventions About This Guide.............................................................................................................................................. 5 Purpose of Citations .......................................................................................................................................... 5 What to Cite ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Types of Citations: Footnotes, Source Lines, and Bibliographies .................................................................... 6 Footnotes and Endnotes ............................................................................................................................... 6 Source Lines ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Bibliographies...
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...English 205 Research Project-Spring 2014 Assignment (adapted from Ways of Reading, AW 1) One way to work on Patricia Nelson Limerick’s essay, “Haunted America”, is to take the challenge and write history—to write the kind of history, that is, that takes into account the problems she defines, the problems of myth, point of view, fixed ideas, simple narrative selective storytelling, misery. You are not a professional historian, you are probably not using this text in a history course, and you don’t have the time to produce a carefully researched history, one that covers all the bases, but you can think of this as an exercise in history writing, a mini-history, a place to start. Consider the following as a place to start: Go to your college library or, perhaps, the local historical society, and find two or three first-person accounts of a single event, ideally accounts from different perspectives. Or, if these are not available, look to the work of historians, but historians taking different positions on a single event. (This does not have to be a history of the American West.) Even if you work with published historians, try to include original documents and accounts in your essay. The more varied the accounts, the better. Then, working with these texts as your primary sources, write a history, one that you can offer as a response to “Haunted America.” Suggestions for writing: Stage the work out into several drafts, writing first from one position or point...
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...General guide to referencing 2014 edition From the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Quality) Many students find learning the unfamiliar nature of academic writing a challenging experience. The puzzling art of referencing is no exception, with its traditions and initially obscure formatting rules, referencing can seem to be an overwhelming and annoying requirement standing between you and submitting your assignment by the due date. This guide has been written especially for you, new and returning Federation University Australia (FedUni) students, to demystify referencing and provide numerous practical examples of when and how referencing should be used in your writing at FedUni. As you study, you’ll come to understand that referencing is just a set of rules that you need to follow to adequately acknowledge the work and thinking of others in your assignments. These rules are important because they allow your teachers to decide whether you’ve demonstrated that you understand the topic at hand and show that you have completed the assignment yourself. If you ignore the requirements to reference source materials in your assignment, your teacher may decide you have committed ‘plagiarism’. This means you have failed to reference according to the rules and in doing so, not demonstrated that you have used the work of others in your work. Plagiarism is a very serious matter that can result in unpleasant consequences for your studies and career. So please take the time to understand...
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...Unit 2 – Probability and Distributions Michelle Hartman American InterContinental University Abstract This is a single paragraph, no indentation is required. The next page will be an abstract; “a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the article; it allows the readers to survey the contents of an article quickly” (Publication Manual, 2010). The length of this abstract should be 35-50 words (2-3 sentences). NOTE: the abstract must be on page 2 and the body of the paper will begin on page 3. Memo To: American Intellectual Union From: Michelle Hartman Date: January 13, 2013 Subject: Data Set Dear American Intellectuel Union: Provide a brief introduction (2-3 sentences) to the email you are writing to provide a preview of what will be covered. Overview of the Data Set Provide an overview for the current data set. What variables does it include? Which are qualitative, which are quantitative? What categories are used and why are they used? Begin your e-mail to AIU by first providing an overview of the database, that is, a story about the characteristics that may include types of variables, etc. Use of Statistics and Probability in the Real World This is a great place for outside research. Be sure to include information about where statistics are being used in the workplace. The Value of Statistics Explain the value of statistics and its contribution to the success of an organization. This is a great place for outside research. Distributions ...
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...Jane Smith Mr. Darnell English 11 Honors-AP: Paper #1 27 September 2010 Title is Required, and it is Centered: No Bold, No Underline Indent your first paragraph and begin your essay. Note that everything (including the heading) is double-spaced. Be sure that both the last name and the page number appear in the running-header, and that the running-header is all 12-point font. Also note that the paper identifier will appear in the heading after the course number and a colon. The date should appear in this form: day, month, year—no commas. All margins are one inch. All works cited (including both primary and secondary sources) should appear at the end of the paper on its own page. It will be called the Works Cited page, and the words “Works Cited” will appear at the top of the page, centered, with no other formatting. Then you will list the bibliographic information of all works cited, alphabetically by author or first word in the entry. The Works Cited page is also double-spaced, within and between each bibliographic entry. Be sure that each entry is left justified on the first line, and subsequent lines are indented five spaces (one TAB). Follow standard MLA practice for bibliographic entries. When you directly quote, or even if you paraphrase, the language of a primary or secondary source, you cite that source parenthetically. The following sentence is an example of an MLA-style parenthetical reference: A consideration of the importance of self-reliance...
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...SUBDOMAIN 105.2 - BASIC INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SKILLS SUBDOMAIN 105.3 - WRITING SKILLS Competency 105.2.3: Documenting Sources - The graduate documents sources consistently and accurately. Competency 105.3.2: Writing as a Process - The graduate applies a process approach to creating effective writings for different audiences and purposes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction: Writing a research paper gives you an opportunity to explore a topic of special interest, to research that topic, and to formally organize your research findings in writing for an academic audience. Through your preparation work, you have established an argumentative thesis statement and have planned a clear organization of your main points. Your research is complete, and the details have been worked into your writing plan. You have pulled it all together in a draft and have revised the paper’s organization, ideas, and words. In this task you will write the final draft of your paper. Aim for a polished, error-free submission. The writing tone for your research paper should be formal and appropriate for academic writing. The information in the essay should be based on credible source material. The paper must follow APA documentation guidelines, and any sources that you cite in the paper must be included in the reference list. Likewise, any source in the reference list must also be cited in your paper. This is to ensure...
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...Citation of Sources in APA Format • APA style requires two elements for citing outside sources: parenthetical (in-text) references, and a reference list. Together, these elements allow your reader access to the sources you consulted. • For the system to function, all authors cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and all authors listed must have been cited in the text. In-Text Citations The APA style calls for three kinds of information to be included in in-text citations. The author's last name and the work's date of publication must always appear. The page number is only in a citation to a direct quotation. Placement ▪ Place citations within sentences and paragraphs so that it is clear which material has come from which sources. o Example: Smith (1990) found that positioning influences ventilation. In her quasi-experimental study of 20 ICU patients, she used two methods to. . . However, her findings did not support the work of Kline (1987) and Ackers (1989) that used much larger samples to demonstrate that. . . Two or more authors: When a work has a single author or two authors, cite their names and the date of publication whenever you refer to their work in the text. (Exception: Within a given paragraph, do not include the date after the initial citation unless you are citing other publications elsewhere in your paper by the same author(s).) o Join two co-authors in the text with the word "and", but within...
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...Essay Three Important dates First draft: Begin prewriting and writing first draft in class on March 22. The first draft must be handwritten. Continue writing draft on April 1. Draft due: Upload as a rich text file via joule by April 3 no later than 11:00 a.m. (10 pts. draft) Peer review: In-class peer review on April 3. Bring two copies of your typed essay. (10 pts./peer review) Revise/edit: In-class revise/edit on April 5. Final draft and self-evaluation: Due on April 8. (100 pts./essay and 10 pts./evaluation) Topic: Select one of the following topics. 1. Compare and contrast your culture to another culture. Select at least three points to c/c. Make sure you are not making random or biased judgments but are exploring similarities, differences, and their significance. 2. Compare and contrast your work ethic to another individual’s work ethic. Select at least three to c/c. Make sure you are not making random or biased judgments but are exploring similarities, differences, and their significance. 3. Compare and contrast two potential places of employment. Select at least three points to c/c. Make sure you are not making random or biased judgments but are exploring similarities, differences, and their significance. 4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in an individual or collective society. Select at least three points to c/c. Make sure you are not making random or biased judgments but are exploring similarities, differences, and their significance...
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...Week 2 Assignment 1 Submission . If you are using the Blackboard Mobile Learn IOS App, please click "View in Browser." Students, please view the "Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment" in the Student Center. Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center. Click the link above to submit your assignment. Assignment 1: "Sensory Perceptions" Can you really trust your senses and the interpretation of sensory data to give you an accurate view of the world? Describe and discuss the accuracy and the weaknesses of the human senses as they pertain to thinking in general and to your own thinking in particular. Write a two to three (2–3) page (approximately 500–750 word) paper that addresses the following: 1.Provide at least three (3) reasons for believing in the accuracy or inaccuracy of sensory information. 2.Identify and describe at least three (3) factors contributing to the accuracy or inaccuracy of sensory data. 3.Discuss the roles of “nature” and “nurture” with regard to the interpretation and evaluation of sensory data. 4.Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Your textbook may count as one (1) source. At least one (1) of your sources must be obtained from the collection of databases accessible from the Learning Resources Center Web page. The format of the paper is to be as follows: •Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format. •In addition to the two to three (2–3)...
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...[pic] [pic] Barnes and Noble Classic Editions Honors/Pre-AP Sophomore English Summer Reading Assignment 2013: Frankenstein Dear Students and Parents: Welcome to the Basha High School’s Honors/PreAP English program for 10th grade. Our goal is to prepare students for the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition program by exposing them to a variety of reading selections all the while developing the skills to recognize cultural and historical influences on literature. As part of the program, summer reading is required. The assignment based on the reading is due Monday August 5, 2013. If you have questions about the assignment, please contact the following honors 10 teacher by email: Ms. Audra Police at police.audra@cusd80.com . Directions for your literary exploration: Part 1 – Reading the book As you read the summer novel, highlight interesting, important or confusing passages; take notes in the margins about topics and questions you may have; this is called annotating. If the book is not yours and you do not plan to write in it, you can strategically annotate on sticky notes or type your notes. Just highlighting is not enough. We will be looking for evidence that the book was read in its entirety and that you understood the book. You will be graded on your effort to mark the text. While you are not required to annotate every page, use the guidelines below to help you: • Important plot events • Words unfamiliar or unusual – Look...
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...Why is note taking important? You become an active part of the listening and learning process. You create a history of your course content. You have a written record to view or study later. You reinforce what is communicated verbally. Examples of note taking methods Outline I. Preparing to Listen Effectively A. Read assignments before class B. Bring appropriate materials C. Pay attention II. Possible Listening Barriers A. External 1. Hunger 2. Climate B. Internal 1. Distracting thoughts 2. Stress Note Taking for a Research Paper Bibliography Cards and the Three Kinds of Note Cards Bibliography Cards 1. For each source you use in your research, you need one bibliography card, made from an index card. 2. A bibliography card records all the information from a source you will need to make your “Works Cited” page. 3. The card also contains all of the...
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...students increase their understanding of the concept of Protecting Personal Information (PPI) and other ethical issues related to the use of information technology through research, and 2) learn to correctly use the tools and techniques within Word to format a research paper including using Word’s citation tools. These skills will be valuable throughout students’ academic career. The paper will require a title page, 2-3 pages of content with incorporation of a minimum of 3 external resources from credible sources, and a References page. You are required to use APA format and utilize the References feature in Word for the required footnotes and for the creation of citations and the References list. Note that although MS Word used Bibliography or Works Cited as the title for the References list, you will need to change the words to “References.” Good resources include the UMUC Library website, the chapters on Microsoft Word in your hands-on textbook, the Williams/Sawyer textbook, and the resources that can be found under Course Content in your WebTycho classroom: Writing Resources, the Online Guide to Writing and Research, and the APA Tutorial. A list of topics from which students can choose is provided below. Topics for Research Paper 1. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) 2. Social Engineering 3. Employee Monitoring 4. Content Filtering 5. Information Privacy 6. Electronic Medical Records 7. Biometrics (in terms of ethical and privacy issues) 8. Identity...
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...Skill One In an ideal world, a child's parent or guardian would teach them about personal finances. Unfortunately, the amount of credit card debt in America, along with the number of adults who cannot balance a check book, makes it clear that many adults do not have the knowledge needed to teach children about finances. It is the opinion of many that schools need to teach kids about personal finance, but piling this requirement to the current curriculum would mean that schools would need more teachers, which is unaffordable for many districts. Adding this requirement would also create an increase in the number of credits required for graduation. Skill Two 1. When students start college, they have to begin by getting themselves enrolled. It's kind of a hassle because there are all these rules that they have to follow even way ahead of when they actually find themselves sitting there in class. 2. After students have been on the job for eight hours, they are gonna feel dog tired. Their get up and go has got up and went. They are moving kind of slow, so it's super hard to hit the books and prepare for a college class. Skill Three Cornish, Edward. Futuring: The Exploration of the Future. Bethesda: World Future Society, 2004. Print. Bloch, Immanuel, Tilman Esslinger, Markus Greiner, Theodor W. Hänsch, and Olaf Mandel. “Quantum Phase Transition from a Superfluid to a Mott Insulator in a Gas of Ultracold Atoms.” Nature 415.6867 (2002): 39-44. Academic Search...
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