...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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...Riley Glasper Chronicle of a death foretold questions February 18, 14 1. Some of the views towards women in Chronicle of a Death Foretold show different understandings of the characters in their society. For instance, on (page 3) Santiago’s mother shows her attitude towards wealth and power of the wealthy people. To me it seems like she has clear understanding of the rules, but still fights for her place in her community. That she will not accept the virtues that are placed upon her, she stands up for her rights and views towards those who have money and power. She is very cynical about the occasion, which seems to be her only interest. On page 10, Victoria Guzman considers her affair with Ibrahim Nasar as an expression of his affection. As they were romantic which lead to Victoria getting a house servant position generated by his wealth and higher social standing. Also revealing the order of hierarchy between the natives and the whites. The women also seem to be standing up for their rights, like going against the treatment they are ordered to ensue. On page 16, “For the love of God,” Murmured Clotilde Armenta. “Leave him for later, if only out of respect for his grace the bishop.” “It was a breath of the Holy Spirit,” she often repeated. Indeed, it had been a providential happening, but of momentary value only. When they heard her, the Vicario twins reflected, and the one who had stood up sat down again. Both followed Santiago Nasar with their eyes as he began to cross...
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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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...Contents 2. Preparing 2 2.1Your lecture 2 2.2When you 2 3. Writing 3 4. Strategy 4 5.Referencing guidelines 4 5.1 What is detailed 4 Figure 1 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 3 5 (Bazar, 2008) Assignment writing guidelines 1. Introduction 2. Preparing 3. Writing 4. Strategy 5. Referencing guidelines 1. Introduction 2. Preparing 2.1Your lecture notes will give you the basic framework ONLY of the ideas, theories and concepts you will need to complete the assignment. These notes will therefore NOT be sufficient on their own. You will need to make use of the required reading, extra references and any other material you come across in the course of researching your assignment. 2.2When you are taking notes for your assignment, try and `translate' what the author is saying into your own words. Don't just copy out huge chunks from other people’s work, otherwise they will probably end up in your assignment with very little of the wording changed (which is plagiarism). Also try to think about what is being said from your own point of view - do you agree or disagree with the points that the author is making? 2.3 Take down basic points from as many sources as you can manage and compare what the authors are saying as you are reading. There will be both similarities and differences in their views and it helps if you can begin to classify authors together. 2.4 Try and only take down relevant points - authors don't (unfortunately!) write...
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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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...Assignment #1 Frequently Asked Questions Questions from this term From: Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:28 AM To: Boyd, Colin Subject: Assignment #1 Hi, I was looking at assignment #1, in particular the SWOT analysis. Examples of it I found online were a combination of point form and paragraph. Is this alright if I formatted it like this? http://marketingteacher.com/SWOT/amazon_swot.htm Thanks in advance, Answer Hi : That web site seems more like paragraph form than point form. Point form should be avoided, if possible, because it is harder to read, and the writer usually has been a bit lazy. Being forced to write flowing paragraphs makes you think more about what you want to say. Colin ---------------------- Question From: Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 3:16 PM To: colin.boyd@usask.ca Subject: COMM 101 assignment Professor Boyd, I am unclear about "an aspect of strategy" that is required for assignment #1 in COMM 101(02). Would you be able to clarify this in more detail so that my partner and I can success with this assignment. Thanks! Have a great weekend! Answer Hi : Strategic management is all about planning for the future. The article you choose should have some kind of example of your chosen firm having made (or thinking of making) a decision about its future. This could be stability, growth, or retrenchment. This could be changing positions regarding horizontal breadth of products, vertical integration, or geographical...
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...If known, the recipient's address should include the name of the person to whom the letter is directed. You should also include a title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Dr.) in front of the name. If you are including the country with the address, capitalize the country name. Salutation * The salutation should be the same as the name written with the recipient's address, followed by a colon. It is fine to only use the first name if you personally know the person and you typically refer to her by her first name. If you do not know the recipient's name, it is fine to use the salutation, "To Whom it May Concern." Body * The body of the letter should be formally written. Use single-spaced lines, except between paragraphs, where a double-spaced line should be inserted. The closing paragraph should summarize what was previously stated throughout the letter. Closing * To close the letter, insert a phrase such as "Thank you" or "Best regards," followed by a comma. Insert four lines between the closing and sender's name. This space will be used for your signature once the letter is printed. kinds 1. Acknowledgement Letter : This type of letter is written when you want to acknowledge some one for his help or support when you were...
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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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...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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...relays to its readers the theme that liberty ends along with youth. In Josh’s narrative he begins by alluding to what might have caused a spinal disk to burst and how it ended his summer in North Africa. Then he goes on to recounting the fun moments he had while a kid with his brother during summer. They would travel over the world. Some of the places Josh mentions in his narrative are,England, Scotland, France, Spain and even the city of light, Paris! Unfortunately this came to an end after Weil’s injury and now rests with his brother’s family, still thinking of exploration. The entire narrative is filled with imagery. In the beginning, Josh paints the image of freedom that he as a young person had. He begins by painting in the first paragraph vivid pictures pyramids and valiant scenes of men leaping from tussock to tussock. He does this throughout the his narrative, retelling several of his stories of his youth. He even drove off in England with a Madonna impersonator. All these images depict the freedom that he had. This is later contrasted in the end of the narrative after when his imagery relays the sense of being done. His youth has ended, his fun summers are over, and the readers discovers images of Josh walking his dog and smelling the scent of...
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...You can also gain an extra edge by showing that you have some specific knowledge about the company and industry. This shows that your are genuinely interested in the job you are applying for--and that you are not blindly sending out hundreds of resumes. More importantly, the employer will view your interest as an indication that you are likely to stay with the company for a substantial period of time if you are hired. 10 Key Details to Remember When to send a cover letter: always mail a cover letter with your resume. Even if you are following up an advertisement that reads simply "send resume," be sure to include a cover letter. It is not professional to send out a resume without one. Length of the cover letter: four short paragraphs (on one page) is the ideal length for a cover letter. A letter any longer than that is unlikely to be read. Paper size: use standard 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper for your cover letter. If you use a smaller size, the correspondence will appear more personal than...
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...have read the literary work, you do not need to tell him or her what the work is about. The body paragraphs in a literary essay should analyze the specific literary elements of the work and show how those elements work together to create meaning. For this assignment, you will consider what the definition of a hero is. Then you will turn your attention to explaining how Winston Smith is a hero or is not a hero. The concluding paragraph of a literary essay may restate the ways in which the literary elements or characteristics function in the work. * It should briefly state the theme or idea that the literary elements support. The introduction does not summarize the literary work. Many readers will have read the work, so they do not need a summary. But if readers have not read the literary work, they should still be able to understand the analysis. In addition, since your teacher is an important part of your audience and your teacher will probably have read the literary work, you do not need to tell him or her what the work is about. The body paragraphs in a literary essay should analyze the specific literary elements of the work and show how those elements work together to create meaning. For this assignment, you will consider what the definition of a hero is. Then you will turn your attention to explaining how Winston Smith is a hero or is not a hero. The concluding paragraph of a literary essay may restate the ways in which the literary elements or...
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...York Suburban High School and all the English teachers basically worshiped Jane Schaffer. I personally think that Jane Schaffer is a great way to write. Jane Schaffer, from what I learned and remember from high school starts with an intro paragraph. Gain the readers interest, build up the topic through logic and then state your thesis which should capture your whole idea and opinion on the topic. It doesn’t matter how many paragraphs you have as long as all your points have their own separate paragraph. They also need to be in the order in which you listed them in the thesis. Once you start the first paragraph you need to have a topic sentence that matches with your thesis. The TS needs to state your point for the paragraph. Next comes the concrete detail (CD) and this need to be a fact from memory and statement with a citation or a quote with a citation. After the CD comes the commentary (CM). The CM is your opinion on the CD. This continues on until you have a solid paragraph with at least 2-3 CD’s and CM’s. At the end of the paragraph you then need to add a conclusion which sums up ideas in the paragraph. I then do this process for all the paragraphs. To end the paper I add a conclusion paragraph with paraphrases the intro paragraph in reverse. I have always used Jane Schaffer and it has always worked for me so I tend to stick with it. This is how I write all and it takes as long as I need to come up with the thesis and all the CD’s and CM’s. When I have writers block...
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...to career application with a Christian worldview. The first paragraph of your paper will be the introduction to your paper. The function of this paragraph is to obtain the reader’s interest, and should also present the content and context of your paper. It must tell your readers why you are writing the paper and why the topic is important. The final sentence of your introduction should be your thesis sentence. The thesis statement is the “point” of your essay, and is the idea that you will be supporting throughout the body of your paper. The paragraphs following your introductory paragraph will make up the body of your paper. An integrative device such as an analogy or metaphor must be used within the body of the essay as a vehicle for clarity. For example, an essay from a female with Business/Communications cognates could use the example of the Proverbs 31 woman. The very first page of your assignment should be a cover page that includes your name, course and section number, date, cognate listing, paper title, and chosen formatting style. Please note that this sample paper is formatted in MLA style; however, you should be sure to use the style that is most appropriate for your chosen discipline. The following link will take you to the Undergraduate Writing Center website which has information on the three major formats used at Liberty for your review. Undergraduate Writing Center Each of your body paragraphs should include four important elements: a...
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...conclusion and reference page. • Cover Page (first page)-Include your name, student ID, name of Essay. • Introduction (1 paragraph) • Body (several paragraphs) Paragraph Example for Body (A Prospective Investor being a user of Financial Accounting Information) Who “Prospective investors are external to a company and need to use financial accounting information”. (Example Sentence #1) What “Specifically, prospective investors need to examine information in the financial statements such as the income statement and the statement of financial position (balance sheet). They would be interested in understanding the profitability of a company by reviewing the net profit figure as found in the income statement”. (Example Sentence #2 and 3) Why “The net profit figure will determine a company’s profitability and is an indication of its financial health. A positive profit would indicate a financially healthy company while a negative profit would indicate concerns regarding the company’s standing. Prospective investors would not be interested in investing in a company’s that have negative profits and thus reviewing the profit section of the financial statements is imperative for prospective investors”. (Example Sentence # 4, 5 and 6) You can form your paragraphs by answering Who, What and Why and merge the sentences together as shown below to form a paragraph. Prospective investors are external to a company and need to use financial accounting information. Specifically, prospective...
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