...Transition words and phrases are vital to the success of any essay. They are the bread and butter of writing. They are the glue that holds all essays together. Think of bricks building a house without mortar. Lack of mortar would cause the house to fall apart without it. Transitions hold the same importance. We need these words and phrases to join sentences and thoughts together in a coherent fashion. The function and importance of transitions In both academic writing and professional writing, your goal is to convey information clearly and concisely, if not to convert the reader to your way of thinking. Transitions help you to achieve these goals by establishing logical connections between sentences, paragraphs, and sections of your papers. In other words, transitions tell readers what to do with the information you present them. Whether single words, quick phrases or full sentences, they function as signs for readers that tell them how to think about, organize, and react to old and new ideas as they read through what you have written. Transitions provide the reader with directions for how to piece together your ideas into a logically coherent argument. Transitions are not just embellishments to make your paper sound or read better. They are words with particular meanings that tell the reader to think and react in a particular way to your ideas. In providing the reader with these important cues, transitions help readers understand the logic of how your ideas fit together...
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...Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice | |1 |2 |3 |4 |5 | | |Unsatisfactory |Less Than |Satisfactory |Good |Excellent | | |71.00% |Satisfactory |79.00% |89.00% |100.00% | | | |75.00% | | | | |80.0 %Content | | |20.0 % Identifies |Does not identify an |Identifies an ethical|There is limited |Relevant context and |Analysis of issue is | | |Ethical Dilemma |ethical dilemma; or |dilemma. But the |discussion of |thorough discussion of|comprehensive. | | | |identifies an ethical |description of the |relevant context |issue are provided. |Explores issue with | | | |dilemma but provides |ethical dilemma is |and exploration of |Identifies |broad perspective, | | | |no analysis of the |very vague; or the |implications. |implications and |identifying underlying| | | |ethical implications. |analysis of the |Identifies...
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...Please scroll all the way down for comments and graded rubric. Psychological Disorder Paper PSY/450-Diversity and Cultural Factors in Psychology Kimberly L. Herrington Due: Tuesday January 15, 2013 People decisions, attitudes, and beliefs are acquired from their cultural roots. Psychology has established social perception results from the individual’s cultural milieu. Social perception is a process that aids us to understanding others as well as ourselves. This paper will discuss anxiety disorder; examine the connection between human development and how this connection affects anxiety disorders. There are several types of anxiety disorders, some of the most common are; Specific Phobia, Panic Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. A person who has anxiety disorder may experience feelings of excessive fear, worrying or discomfort in situations where majority of others do not share those emotions. Left untreated, anxiety disorders may become severely damaging and may affect his or her relationships, work performance, and or study ability. As more research and studies are performed it has been concluded from severe cases that even simple tasks such as cleaning, shopping or leaving the house is a major challenge. In addition to inability to perform daily activities, anxiety may also cause decrease in self-esteem, drug abuse, and separation from loved ones ( Shiraev & Levy 2010) In the United States...
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...____________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3. Complete the rest of your outline. Brief notes for each section will suffice. I. Topic Sentence for first supporting paragraph (first point in thesis): [Insert topic sentence] A. Supporting idea 1 [Describe in a few words] B. Supporting idea 2 [Describe in a few words] C. Supporting idea 3 [Describe in a few words] D. Transition sentence into next paragraph [Describe in a few words] II. Topic Sentence for second supporting paragraph (second point in thesis): [Insert topic sentence] A. Supporting idea 1 [Describe in a few words] B. Supporting idea 2 [Describe in a few words] C. Supporting idea 3 [Describe in a few words] D. Transition sentence into next paragraph [Describe in a few words] III. Topic Sentence for third supporting paragraph (third point in thesis): [Insert topic sentence] A. Supporting idea 1 [Describe in a few words] B. Supporting idea 2 [Describe in a few words] C. Supporting idea 3 [Describe in a few words] D. Transition sentence into next paragraph [Describe in a few words] IV. (Continue support paragraphs until you have fully explained and supported your thesis) V. CONCLUSION: Tie your bow. How will you end your essay in a way that reemphasizes what you learned from this...
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...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 a single focus. If it begins with one focus or major point of discussion, it should not end with another or wander within different ideas. Writing transitions Good transitions can connect paragraphs and turn disconnected writing into a unified whole. Instead of treating paragraphs as separate ideas, transitions can help readers understand...
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...With the help of the units, we covered I was able to dramatically improve my voice as a writer. I have learned how to use humor to my advantage, craftly use sarcasm to further my point, put emphasizes on my the tone I am trying to convey, explain my thoughts in a concise manner, and overall improve the way in which I address a given topic. My goal last writing portfolio was to write better transitions. Truthfully, I neglected this prior goal and focused on other goals. The other goals included writing with as much detail as possible, getting my ideas across and solidifying my tone. In all these aspects, I made an ample amount of...
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...Rubric for Research Paper | 5-6 points | 3-4 points | 1-2 points | Purpose | The paper has a well-developed argumentative thesis. The introduction establishes the issue(s) at stake and the conclusion indicates what will change as a result of this argument. | The paper has an undeveloped or under-developed thesis, or lacks an introduction or conclusion that adequately communicates the consequences of the argument. | The paper lacks an argumentative thesis, or the thesis does not accurately convey what the paper develops. | Content | The paper demonstrates excellent development of each idea and focuses on relevant details. Clearly explained examples support the claims and the topic is thoroughly researched. | The paper contains adequate evidence to support its claims but will benefit from more research or development OR lacks sufficient evidence or a clear sense of purpose. | The paper needs more details on every level (main ideas, related ideas, specific ideas). | Audience | Author is attentive to the values of intended audience (fellow undergraduate students and professor). Author defends beliefs and handles counter-arguments with respect. | The paper contains words/examples likely to appeal to a specific audience, but could benefit from more effective handling of counter-arguments OR relies on beliefs that the audience might not share. | The paper does not appear to have a specific audience in mind or is disrespectful to its intended audience either by failing to...
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...DKKD Save Link Assignment Professional Development of Nursing Professionals View Rubric Due Date: Mar 23, 2014 23:59:59 Max Points: 200 Details: Review the IOM report: The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2010/The-Future-of-Nursing-Leading-Change-Advancing-Health.aspx, focusing on the following sections: Transforming Practice, Transforming Education, and Transforming Leadership. In order to access the report, locate “Get this Report” and click on “Read Report Online for Free”. When the report is downloaded, it will open up to page 1. Use the table of contents, located on the right, to navigate to the required sections. Create a paper (750-1,000 words) about the impact on nursing of the 2010 IOM report on the Future of Nursing. Include: 1.The impact of the IOM report on nursing education. 2.The impact of the IOM report on nursing practice, particularly in primary care, and how you would change your practice to meet the goals of the IOM report. 3.The impact of the IOM report on the nurse’s role as a leader. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. Please Note: Assignment will not be submitted to the faculty member until the "Submit"...
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...rubric with the hardcopy of your essay * Submit an electronic copy to Safe Assign on your assigned due date. Topic: Reflections: Leadership Development as you transition from learner to practitioner This essay is a critical analysis of your personal journey reflecting on your leadership skills development as you transition from being a student to a practice RPN. It may be helpful to focus on one significant experience and/or challenge: Examine how it made you feel made and how you have grown and developed leadership skills as a result. The primary focus is on your development of leadership skills as you transition from learner to practitioner. It should be honest and include examples, details, and relevant literature to support your opinions and thoughts. A good reflective essay should help you to understand yourself better. It must be written in the first person. Though this is a reflective paper, you need to clearly support your thoughts and ideas with references from the literature. Theoretical references may come from the literature related to leadership theory, power, conflict management, and change management theory. A minimum of four (4) different reference sources are required and must be drawn from journal readings as well as the listed leadership texts available from the library. *Your paper must be proof read, carefully edited and follow APA format. See the rubric for a detailed grading scheme. Essays not submitted to SafeAssign will not be...
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...well organized and formal academic papers. The main thing I've learned from this course is how to improve my writing process as a whole using correct grammar and punctuation, and creating better sentence transitions. My weakness as an incoming freshman was the ability to find my voice as a writer and develop a point of view so that I could expand on the things I wanted to say in my writing. I could create all these ideas for my paper, but as soon as I began to write, I would get stuck leading my paper into this big mess with no general direction. As a result, my paper would lose communication between the reader and myself. My paper would make sense to me, but as a reader, he/she might have misinterpreted the main point of my paper. On the other hand, my strengths in writing before August consisted of good organization skills to set up good ideas and thesis statements. I could create a good argumentative thesis statement to ensure some type of structure for my paper. During the first week of the semester, my goal was to see improvement with my skills as a writer and critical thinker. As the year progressed, getting my colleagues and professor’s advice about the mistakes I was making in my papers influenced me on how to improve my writing skills and process. Instantly with the help of this course I improved my ability to write grammatically correct sentences. Overtime I have progressed as a writer developing clearer ideas for my audience. My papers now turn out to be more focused...
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...Critique Part 2 View Rubric Due Date: Apr 19, 2015 23:59:59 Max Points: 150 Details: Prepare a critical analysis of a quantitative study focusing on protection of human participants, data collection, data management and analysis, problem statement, and interpretation of findings. The quantitative research article can be from your previous literature review or a new peer-reviewed article. Each study analysis will be 1,000-1,250 words and submitted in one document. As with the assignments in Topics 1-3, this should connect to your identified practice problem of interest. Refer to the resource entitled “Research Critique Part 2.” Questions under each heading should be addressed as a narrative, in the structure of a formal paper. You are also required to include an Introduction and Conclusion. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Submit the assignment along with an electronic version of the article used for the analysis. If an electronic version is not available, submit a clean unmarked copy of the article. NRS433V.v10R.ResearchCritiquePart2Guidelines_student.docx ------------------------------------------------- Top of FormBenchmark...
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...your paper. If you feel you have the basics of the essay under control, go on to the qualities of an excellent literary essay. I. First Paragraph—Introduction A. A broad statement introducing the subject in a general way in one or more sentences (this may be a statement of theme) B. A specific reference to the title and author C. Thesis statement presenting the main idea of the paper in one sentence (should reveal a plan for the paper and a “so what”) II. Second Paragraph—Body (suggestion: follow the quotation sandwich paragraph model) A. 1st point from the thesis statement — a generalization; make a claim B. Discussion C. An example or quotation to support your generalization D. Analysis and interpretation of the supporting evidence to show how it supports the generalization in your topic sentence 1. Literary element a. Example from your quotation b. Another example from your quotation 2. Another literary element 3. Another element of style E. Concluding sentence which ties this paragraph to your thesis F. Transition statement III. Third Paragraph—Body (suggestion: follow the quotation sandwich paragraph model) A. 2nd point from the thesis statement — a generalization; make a claim B. An example or quotation to support your generalization C. Analysis and interpretation of the supporting evidence to show how it supports the generalization in your topic sentence D. Discussion of the writer’s choices E. Concluding sentence which ties this paragraph to your thesis F. Transition into...
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...introduction. Paragraph 1 This slide shows the general introduction of the primary concept (selfperception), and a secondary topic (generational differences) to begin the paper. The so-called Millennial Generation, those born between 1982 and 2000, have often been characterized as narcissistic, self-serving, and because of social media sites such as Facebook, selfaggrandizing. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that this line of thinking is both fact and fiction. Indeed, some suggest that it is not generational, but rather developmental, meaning that the current age of the average millennial is somewhere in the 20s, which is a period when individuals often display inflated self-perceptions. Paragraph 1 This slide shows the beginning of the literature review. The underlined portion is the transition from the previous idea/paragraph. Trzesniewski et al. (2008) specifically asked this question, testing the hypothesis of whether there are crossgenerational differences in levels of narcissism among US college students. Their findings support the notion that the Millennials are no more or less narcissistic than previous generations of college students. Paragraph 1 This slide shows the continuation of the literature review. The underlined portion is the transition from the previous idea/study. Alicke et al. (2010) make the case that self-perception is not associated with a broad-based generational characteristic, but rather how the individual evaluates him...
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...audience may immediately identify your topic. This construction also helps you, the writer, stay focused on your subject. Consider the following example of an essay introduction: The first sentence is the topic sentence: It tells the readers they will learn about past narratives. The sentences that follow the topic sentence relate to the topic sentence because they provide examples of past narratives. Finally, the last sentence is the thesis of the essay, which expresses the author’s position on the topic and previews what the entire paper is about. You learn more about writing effective introductions later in this course. Supporting Paragraphs Every paragraph after your introduction must be a supporting paragraph. A supporting paragraph supports or proves your thesis. All supporting paragraphs must include a topic sentence. You may then develop the supporting paragraphs within your paper by using one or more of the following methods: • Examples and illustrations • Data, facts, or historical or personal details • A simple story, or narrative • Descriptions • Division and classification • Analysis • Process analysis • Definitions • Cause-effect • Comparison-contrast • Argument The previous paragraph about journals used examples to support the topic sentence. Consider the paragraph following the introduction:...
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