...Business World In the recent generations writing has a taken a serious hit due to slang creeping more into everyday life and the prevalence of texting. These parts of our culture have begun to wreak havoc in the work place with thousands of wasted emails in which people are trying to decipher the previous emails. Writing and grammar in particular should be more heavily stressed throughout high school and even in college. There are many forms of “bad writing”, but when business people say that I think they are referring mostly to overall sentence structure and grammar of their associates in emails. This causes a lot of unneeded confusion and frustration in the office. This also can slow down business deals or cause massive corporate issues that can lead to companies parting ways just because people are unable to convey their thoughts clearly in an email. To me, good writing is good grammar and good sentence structure which will lead to thoughts being communicated a lot easier between people. I was honestly astonished to read some of the examples that were in the article. To think that some people in high-tech companies would write emails like text messages is mind blowing. Another key factor that causes this poor writing is how early some kids are getting cell phones. This teaches them from an early age that the way they talk in texts is acceptable on school work and other things that require correct and proper grammar and writing habits. The fact that some of the leaders...
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...I had not heard of AP style until I was 18 years old. My high school had cut its newspaper one year before I could join, and my weekly hometown paper still refers to the football team as “leatherheads.” But my grandma, a former English teacher, made me diagram sentences or play Scrabble when I was bored, and grammar was my strong suit as I grew up. Through college, my skills that would benefit a news organization have diversified. I copy edit and report for the university paper, participate in leadership activities in class and on campus and gain cultural experiences from traveling. Initially, I joined the campus paper solely to write. Copy editing was a foreign concept, but I decided to join on a whim. I learned to use Adobe InCopy and InDesign and quickly figured out the basics of AP style. I picked up on the minutiae of designing a paper and began to revel in each factual error or comma splice I picked out. Each headline that made it past the copy chief was a victory. I began slotting pages the second semester of my freshman year, and by sophomore year, I was assistant copy chief. As a reporter for the life and culture section, my copy editing skills improved my...
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...Imagine a path on a steep slope, filled with twists and turns and numerous roadblocks; my journey learning how to write well was similar to this path. Because writing is my Achilles heel, it was difficult for me to endure the challenges I faced along the way and reach my destination. Despite struggling with writing throughout my life, I have learned some essential skills that have helped to alleviate some of this difficulty. Through the adversities I experienced within the classroom, I was able to improve my writing style. Hopefully, these skills will allow me to present my argument eloquently and will continue to develop in Writing 39C. During my freshman year, my English teacher provided the class with an outline that has become the foundation...
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...As my junior year winds down, the final chapter of my book is about to unravel: senior year. However, before I start exploring my horizons, which is going to be filled with new opportunities and memories to be made, it’s best to reflect on my experience in AP Language and Composition with Mrs.Miles throughout junior year. These past 8 months were filled with enlightening experiences. From the discussions and articles of the week to the countless essays we had to write. I believe that Mrs.Miles really focused on our writing skills, which I am awfully grateful that she did. Mrs.Miles has assisted in my growth in writing; as my grammar has improved, including the use of commas, colons, and semicolons. In fact, I am now knowledgeable of the fact...
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...Copyright © 2013 by McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-0-07-180360-1 MHID: 0-07-180360-2 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: ISBN: 978-0-07-180359-5, MHID: 0-07180359-9. E-book conversion by Codemantra Version 1.0 All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill Education eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions or for use in corporate training programs. To contact a representative please visit the Contact Us page at www.mhprofessional.com. Trademarks: McGraw-Hill Education, the McGraw-Hill Education logo, 5 Steps to a 5 and related trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of McGraw-Hill Education and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries and may not be used without written permission. All other trademarks are the property...
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...to take AP Biology? I took AP Biology to help me narrow down my college major options (genetics, biology, or medical) and to learn more about the environment. In particular, I am interested in the effects of GMOs on the health of the human body and comparisons between the roles of GMOs and their natural counterparts in a wild ecosystem. 4. What are your personal strengths when it comes to learning new material? How do you learn best? My personal strengths are writing and researching; therefore, I use writing repetition to help me memorize definitions and words. (If I’m confused by something or if I become interested in a subject, I like to look things up on my own online.) Usually, I enjoy using Quizlet.com to help quiz myself on class material. My favorite note-style to use is the Cornell Note method because of its simplicity. For the most part, I memorize things easily. Any in class repetition or brief warm-ups before class are fantastic for me to have....
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...Learning Style Inventory To gain a better understanding of yourself as a learner you need to evaluate the way you prefer to learn or process information. By doing so, you will be able to develop strategies which will enhance your learning potential. The following evaluation is a short, quick way of assessing your learning style. Place a check in the appropriate space after each statement below and then use the scoring directions at the bottom of the page to evaluate your responses. Respond to each statement as honestly as you can. Often Sometimes 1. I can remember best about a subject by listening to a lecture that includes information, explanations and discussions. 2. I prefer to see information written on a chalkboard and supplemented by visual aids and assigned readings. 3. I like to write things down or to take notes for visual review. 4. I prefer to use posters, models, or actual practice and other activities in class. 5. I require explanations of diagrams, graphs, or visual directions. 6. I enjoy working with my hands or making things. 7. I am skillful with and enjoy developing and making graphs and charts. 8. I can tell if sounds match when presented with pairs of sounds. 9. I can remember best by writing things down. 10. I can easily understand and follow directions on a map. 11. I do best in academic subjects by listening to lectures and tapes. 12. I play with coins or keys in my pocket. 13. I learn to spell better by repeating words out loud...
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...Throughout my second semester of AP Lang, I have learned an abundance of information in regards to what it means to be a good writer and analyzer. This semester was challenging in a way that is preparing me greatly for future english classes at Iowa State. New skills were introduced to me, making it easy to be proud of myself for the work I put in, ending with grades that reflected this effort. My overall knowledge on the active writing process, revision stages and analytical skills has increased immensely, allowing myself to feel greatly prepared for the many future classes that will benefit from my learning. Through the many course outcomes of this class, I have been able to improve my overall writing skills. Right away it was clear how...
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...In addition to my PR responsibilities, I am also in charge of the employee hiring process. I field cover letters and resumes, handle initial interviews and administer our agency writing test. Sometimes this work is interesting and even enjoyable. Sometimes it's baffling. Not to mention irritating. My most recent HR experience certainly fell into the latter two categories. I had received via e-mail the cover letter and resume of a young woman who had graduated from a local university two months before with a degree in mass communications. As we were looking to fill a summer part-time internship, I invited her — let's call her "Jane" — to interview. She performed satisfactorily in the interview, demonstrating confidence in her abilities and familiarity with the agency. But she didn't really impress me, and while her resume had several internships and showed some relevant experience, I was not in a rush to hire her. So I thanked "Jane" for her time and asked whether she would agree to take our agency writing test. She said she would and I e-mailed it to her. As always, I did not give a firm deadline to return the test, believing how long it takes an applicant to return the test is a fair gauge of how much she wants the job. Our writing test has a part where the applicant is asked to write a one-page press release based on about 25 bullet points from which to select content, a PR savvy part where a problem is posed and the applicant proposes a solution, and an editing...
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...APELAC students when it is their time to complete this project, and as a survivor of the Columnist Project, I was able to increase my canon of memory, style, and my ability to write as a whole. Suzanne Fields is not only a skilled writer, but is also an independent thinker. When I began the project, I wanted to find a strong, independent woman who was not afraid to voice her opinion on an issue — Suzanne...
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...thinking about how this course will help career goals, my initial response would have been not at all. I did not sign on for a writing course. Nothing in the course description prepared me for the numerous writing assignments, rubrics and AP style. My profile results indicate I am a factual, data person. When introduced to the learning style of the class, I wasn’t sure how or if the course would apply to my career. After a week or two, I began to understand the course is a contributor to my career. The profiles and readings provide fundamental knowledge to communicate and channel information effectively. Internalization and application of course material will build the strong relationships needed to succeed. Thinking style and the tools to debate an argument are critical to master career demands. Often, my job requires sitting in as a third party on complaint issues. Frequently, the complaint is reviewed prior, and opinions formulated. For example, patient hotlines daily; she has been to multiple facilities and causes disturbances frequently. Several managers have tried to resolve the conflict without success. Finally, I have a grievance meeting with the patient. My preconceived expectation is the meeting will end with unfavorable results. However, I utilize learnings from the class, putting aside judgments and biases. I participate in the meeting, ensuring my active listening skills are in full effect. To my surprise, the patient leaves satisfied, and I feel a sense...
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...Rhetorical Terms/Devices Figurative language is the generic term for any artful deviation from the ordinary mode of speaking or writing. It is what makes up a writer’s style – how he or she uses language. The general thinking is that we are more likely to be persuaded by rhetoric that is interesting, even artful, rather than mundane. When John F. Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” (an example of anastrophe), it was more interesting – and more persuasive – than the simpler, “Don’t be selfish.” Indeed, politicians and pundits use these devices to achieve their desired effect on the reader or listener nearly every time they speak. The stylistic elements in a piece of writing work to produce a desired effect related to the text’s (and author’s) purpose, and thus reveals the rhetorical situation. In classical rhetoric, figures of speech are divided into two main groups: Schemes — Deviation from the ordinary pattern or arrangement of words (transference of order). Tropes — Deviation from the ordinary and principal meaning of a word (transference of meaning). *Important Note: Words marked with an asterisk* are words for which it would be impossible for you to write 3 examples for your weekly vocabulary assignment. In those cases, please write only the definition, in your own words, and the rhetorical uses/effect of that device, or do what you are instructed to do under those words. Please mark these words that deviate...
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...Senior English Curriculum Map: 2010-2011 School Year English IV * Note: “Sacred Book List” Addendum is at the end of this document Quarter #1 August 23 to October 22 Essential Questions: 1. How do writers and artists organize or construct text to convey meaning? 2. What does it mean to be a stranger in the village? Unit Goals 1. To understand the relationship between perspective and critical theory. 2. To apply critical theories to various texts studied and created. 3. To control and manipulate textual elements in writing to clearly and effectively convey a controlling idea or thesis. Student Published Portfolios: For each of the first three quarters, students are required to complete three to four published writing portfolio products. Quarter 4 is devoted to completion of the Laureate Research Project. . Pacing: This map is one suggestion for pacing. Springboard pacing guides precede each unit in the “About the Unit” sections and offers pacing on a 45-minute class period length. Prentice Hall Literature – Use selections from Prentice Hall throughout the quarter to reinforce the standards being taught as well as the embedded assessments within the SpringBoard curriculum. QUARTER #1 SpringBoard Curriculum Pacing Guide August 23 – October 22 Standards and Benchmarks | Unit Pacing Guide | SpringBoard Unit/Activities | Assessments | SpringBoard Unit 1Literature * The students will analyze and compare significant works of...
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...When I look back to my journey throughout AP Lit, it’s hard to believe it has been a whole year already. At the same time, I can’t believe it has only been a year. This class has made my days brighter and has been a great way to start the morning second semester. My favorite choice book to analyze was The Handmaid’s Tale. I think it might have to do with the fact that we did the journal project with it, so I had to go more into depth than normal when writing about it. I actually ended up recommending it to my sister to use for her final project in English. The not so distant future described in this book absolutely fascinated me. I’ve always been a fan of dystopian/utopian societies, so when I heard about the concept of this book I...
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...Running head: MGT 6351 RESEARCH PAPER GUIDE 1 MGT 6351 Guide to Writing the Research Paper UHV School of Business Administration and UHV Academic Center! University of Houston- Victoria MGT 6351 RESEARCH PAPER GUIDE Table of Contents Introduction ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...... Relationship between the MBA and the Academic Center............................. The Academic Center's Role in Writing Assistance.............................. Academic Center's Three-Submission Process for MGT 6351 Academic Integrity ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Plagiarism Defined ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Importance of Avoiding Plagiarism in Western Scholarship......... Tips to Avoid Plagiarism................................................ ... Section 1: Getting Started ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Developing a Topic Seeking Topic Approval from Your Instructor ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... Writing Proposals Common Problems with Topics Researching Your Topic ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....... Introducing the VC/UHV Library ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...... Developing a Search Strategy ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
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