...h essay Argumentative Research Essay Introduction Description When you write an argumentative essay, you investigate a controversial issue (considering both sides), determine which side you favour, and argue using evidence and examples both to support your claims and to refute counter-arguments. A controversial (or contentious) issue is one that is debatable and has a logical counter-argument. An argumentative research essay formalizes the way you gather your supporting evidence. Purpose When you write an argumentative essay, you want to make your readers agree with your stance on an issue (i.e., to persuade them). You may also wish to make your readers act on the issue, in which case you will have to specify what they should do. Audience To reinforce for your readers your credibility (ethos), you will * employ a formal tone * include much evidence from outside sources to support your arguments * analyse these arguments in depth You should consider whether or not your audience is familiar with the issue. If not, you will have to provide more background information than you would for a knowing audience. You should gauge your readers’ stance on the issue. Are they * supportive? (i.e., do they agree with your stance?) * hostile? (i.e., do they disagree with your stance?) * wavering? (i.e., have they yet to take a stance on the issue?) Your readers’ stance will influence the amount and kinds of evidence you will need to support your arguments. Topic ...
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...EVALUATION OF BIGADA ESKWELA PROGRAM FROM 2010 TO PRESENT: BASIS FOR AN ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School University of Mindanao Davao City In Partial Fulfillment Of Ed 200 Marichu M. Celestial December , 2014 Chapter 1 PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Background of the Study The school and community relationship is a decisive factor in obtaining financial support for the public education. While education is widely believed to help people escape from poverty and participate more fully in society and in the market place, governments around the world assume the responsibility for providing and financing education, especially basic education. But this responsibility, according to Gibson and Davies (2008) is a large and complex one for any government to meet adequately, which is why it is very important for government to explore diverse ways of financing and providing educational services. While governments remains the main financier of primary and secondary education, a substantial share of education worldwide is now delivered by private agents (Lewin and Sayed, 2005). But according to Patrinos, Osorio and Guaqueta (2009), public private partnership may face resistance from certain stakeholders. Further, as in any case and circumstance, parents and school involvements are challenged by barriers. According to Chadwick (2004), these barriers include lack of time and/or money, lack of information or training, differences...
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...Research without Empathy In 1932, the Public Health Service, working with the Tuskegee Institute, began a study to record the natural history of syphilis in hopes of justifying treatment programs for blacks. It was called the "Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male." The study initially involved 600 black men, 399 with syphilis, 201 who did not have the disease. The study was conducted without patient knowledge or consent. Researchers told the men they were being treated for "bad blood," a local term used to describe several ailments, including syphilis, anemia, and fatigue. In truth, they did not receive the proper treatment needed to cure their illness. They didn’t even know they were in fact a part of a scientific study. In exchange for taking part in the study, the men received free medical exams, free meals, and burial cost coverage. The study lasted 40 years before it was exposed by the media. In July 1972, an Associated Press reporter published an article about the study, stating: “For 40 years the U.S. Public Health Service has conducted a study in which human guinea pigs, denied proper medical treatment, have died of syphilis and its side effects. The Study was conducted to determine from autopsies what the disease does to the human body.” Public outcry was immediate and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare launched an investigation. An advisory panel formed to review the experiment and decided that although the men had agreed to the...
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...What is stem cell research? “Stem” cells can be compared to “differentiated” cells. They show a lot of hope in the medical field of study, because of their ability to evolve into most any kind of cell. As an example neural cells that are in the brain and spinal cord that has sustained some kind of damage could be repaired or replaced by the stem cell. When treating for cancer, radiation and chemotherapy can kill cells in your body, but new and healthy stem cells can repair the dead cells no matter where in the body like your brain, lungs, liver or the heart, because of the flexibility of stem cells. Now where do stem cells come from? This is where the controversy begins. Through research we have found that there are three sources where one might get the cells from. Adult cells, umbilical cord, and the embryonic cells the latter one will be the most controversial. Embryonic stem cells come straight from an embryo before the cells start to differentiate. During this time the embryo is called a blastocyst. It’s been said that the blastocyst has no human traits. You can find maybe 100 cells in a blastocyst, a large portion are stem cells that can be kept alive for a long period of time, growing in cultures the stem cells can double or multiply every 2 or 3 days. Now you have to decide do you want to help people with chronic ailments continue to have a better chance of living with stronger stems cells infused within their bodies, or will you support the taking of life to support...
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...Market Research: How and Why Market Research: How and Why Authors Mullins and Walker, Jr. define marketing research as the “design, collection, analysis, and reporting of research intended to gather data pertinent to a particular marketing challenge or situation” (p. 167). Marketing research is beneficial to any organization because without it, the organization makes decisions based on assumptions or guesses about market conditions and the needs and wants of potential buyers. Properly conducted market research follows six primary steps beginning with identifying the specific objectives to be met by the research. Effort is wasted if the research does not ultimately solve a specific managerial problem or answer a particular question. Only when the objectives are clearly understood can proper data sources and research techniques be selected. During step two, the researcher determines whether data should be collected from primary or secondary sources, and whether qualitative and/or quantitative data is needed to satisfy the research objectives. Mullins and Walker, Jr. recommend using secondary data whenever possible because it's more efficient and less expensive to use existing data than to create it from scratch. Perhaps more importantly, “secondary data are typically based on what people actually do, or how they actually behave. Surveys, a common form of primary data, are based on what they say. The two are not the same...” (p. 169). If primary data...
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...NT1230 Unit 2. Assignment 1 Disk Redundancy Research 1. What does RAID stand for? Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disk 2. When would we use RAID? When you have a vast amount of data to need to be backup or to improve speed of the system. 3. Define the following types of RAID: a. RAID 0: Splits data evenly across two or more disks (striped) without parity information for speed. RAID 0 was not one of the original RAID levels and provides no data redundancy. RAID 0 is normally used to increase performance, although it can also be used as a way to create a large logical disk out of two or more physical ones. b. RAID 1: An exact copy (or mirror) of a set of data on two disks. This is useful when read performance or reliability is more important than data storage capacity. Such an array can only be as big as the smallest member disk. c. RAID 5: Comprises block-level striping with distributed parity. Unlike in RAID 4, parity information is distributed among the drives. It requires that all drives but one be present to operate. Upon failure of a single drive, subsequent reads can be calculated from the distributed parity such that no data is lost. RAID 5 requires at least three disks. d. RAID 6: Extends RAID 5 by adding an additional parity block; thus it uses block-level striping with two parity blocks distributed across all member disks. 4. Why is RAID 0 of any use if it offers no redundancy? It splits data evenly across two or more disks (striped) without parity information...
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...CMOS CMOS is an acronym for complementary metal oxide semiconductor. CMOS describes the material from which this memory is made. To start successfully, your PC must know specifics about its disk types, available memory, video type, etc. When the power of your PC is off, the information in your PC’s RAM is lost. For it to remember its key hardware settings, the PC uses a small battery-powered CMOS memory. Because the CMOS memory is batter powered, it maintains its contents, even when the PC is unplugged. PCs differ by the type of disk and numbers, the amount of available memory, video type and much more. When the PC starts, it has to know these settings. In order to remember its settings, the PC uses a small battery powered memory called CMOS. As you perform different hardware upgrades, you might want to update the CMOS settings. When storing your PC’s hardware settings, the CMOS keeps track of the systems date and time. PC’s normally uses its CMOS settings only when it boots up. Depending on the PC type, the way to access the CMOS settings will vary. When first turning on your PC, the PC performs a self-test of the hardware components. During the self-test, the PC displays the count of its working memory. Normally, you will access your system’s CMOS settings by pressing a specific set of keys for example DEL, EXS, CTRL-ALT-ENTER, CTRL-ALT-INS, CTRL-ALT-ESC. But like I said it will vary. If the PC starts successfully, you can...
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...Raffles UNIPREP - University Foundation Studies Stream : Commerce, Arts & Creative Industries and Engineering TRIMESTER 1 Monitoring Sheet Week 1 Date 18 - 22 July 2011 Topic COM201 (Commuication Skills I) Assessment & Due Date to Program Introduction to course Study Skills: Time management Listening & Learning styles Study skills: Paraphrasing Note-taking Academic Portfolio One: paraphrase (3%) July 2011 Portfolio Two: summary (3%) August 2011 Portfolio Three: paragraph (5%) August 2011 29 5 12 BUS100 (Accounting) Assessment & Due Date Topic Introduction to Accounting Elements of an Accounting System Balance Sheet Balance Sheet (continued) General Ledger (Assets, Liabilities, Owner's Equity) Trial Balance General Ledger (continue) Generaql Ledger (Revenue, Expenses) Mid Test (10%) Commence Specials : Sales Journals Cash Receipts Journals Special Journals (continue) Purchases Journals Cash Payments Journal Review on Special Journals and Ledgers Class Test 2 30 September 2011 Class Test 1 5 August 2011 BUS104 (Mathematics) BUS108 (Management) Assessment & Due Date to Assessment & Due Date Topic Topic Fundamental Concepts in Arithmetic Introduction to Management rounding, sf's, scientific notation Algebra - indices, surds Fundamental Concepts in algebra solving equations Linier Functions and Graphical Interpretation - gradient, equation Linier Optimisation - Model and solve Logarithms - to solve exponential equations Sequences and Series - arithmetic Sequences and Series -arithmetic...
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...HYDRAULIC JACKS Hydraulic jacks find variety of application in Civil and Structural Engineering such as plate Bearing and CBR tests on soils, Deformation and Insitu Shear tests on foundation rock strata, Elastic Modulus-tests on mass concrete and for pre-stressing steel wire in pre-stressed concrete. HEICO jacks are simple and compact in design and easy to operate. Jacks upto a capacity of 500 kN are provided with single plunger pumping units and those of capacity more than 500 kN are provided with double plunger type pumping units. Each jack is provided with a calibrated pressure gauge of appropriate capacity. The different types of Hydraulic Jacks manufactured by HEICO are detailed below:Note : All hydraulic jacks mentioned below have hand operated pumping units only. Bottle Type Jacks These are fully self contained jacks with integral pumping units and oil reservoirs. A detachable hand lever is provided for operation of pump. A 10 cm dia calibrated load gauge is supplied with each jack. Lifting handle is also provided on the jack. Cat. No. HJ54.05 HJ54.10 HJ54.15 HJ54.20 HJ54.25 Cap 50 KN 100 KN 200 KN 250 KN 500 KN Sensitivity 0.5 KN 1.0 KN 1.0 KN 2.0 KN 2.0 KN mm dia pressure gauge for those of higher capacities. Cat. No. HJ54.30 HJ54.35 HJ54.37 HJ54.40 HJ54.45 HJ54.50 HJ54.55 HJ54.60 HJ54.65 HJ54.70 HJ54.75 HJ54.80 Cap 50 KN 100 KN 150 KN 200 KN 250 KN 500 KN 750 KN 1000 KN 1500 KN 2000 KN 3000 KN 5000 KN Sensitivity 0.5 KN 1.0 KN 1.0 KN 2.0 KN 2.0 KN 5.0 KN 5.0 KN 5.0...
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...AEROGELS-THE MATERIAL SCIENCE OF CONSTRUCTION New buildings are rising everywhere, burning energy by the second and this demand for power pushes up greenhouse gases and pollution. 40% of the buildings energy consumption is used for heating and cooling. Being civil engineers it becomes imperative on our part to device some modern construction methodology to contribute our bit to prevent further worsening of the condition. Buildings alone waste 13% of the global energy production because of poor insulation. That’s equals to nearly four billion barrels of oil a year. Its an unbelievable waste just to heat up the sky. After years of research scientists have revealed the technology in the form of aerogels that could transform our cities and usher in better future. What is aerogel? Aerogel is made from a jelly like substance partly liquid partly solid. Solids are fine chain of silica surrounded by alcohol. It is then supercritically dried to transform it into aerogel.It is basically a form of nanotechnology.It is also known as frozen smoke or blue smoke because of its blue colour. History of aerogels: The first aerogels were produced in 1931 by Samuel Kistler, an undergraduate instructor at the College of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Accidently, Kistler found a way to remove the fluid from a wet silica gel, leaving behind its solid structure. The first commercial aerogels were produced in 1942 by the Mosanto corporation, under the trade name Santocel. The process involved...
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...Anikh Wadhawan MCS:015 Intro to Television May 6,2013 Paper #1 Prof. Bundy Quality vs. Good: Different ways to judge Television What is the role of television today? Television has almost become apart of American culture as if it is a form of religious practice. Many people practice this ritual through out the day; some as they wake up in the morning, and others thanks to technology can get their practice of television in throughout the day. What makes T.V. so important? How did it become to be so? Yet a larger question that may be of even more importance is what allows us to see the entertainment value in the shows that are presented to us? Shows on television may tend to look good, yet may not affect our emotions or share a connection as deep as others. Other shows go as far as trying to make something unfamiliar to us much more realistic and “real-life like”. To categorize such shows one has to understand what is “Quality” television versus “Good” television, and to help describe the relationship between these categorical descriptions of television the show Nip/Tuck by Ryan Murphy on FX is a show that shares both “Quality “and “Good” T.V. aspects. Television is considered “Quality” when; a show has a type of textual characteristic that definitely is important in representing its value to the Audience, and an audience that is majority “middle class” (Cardwell, 23). At most the show will have “a carefully constructed storyline, well acted, and well filmed”(Cardwell...
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...The Impact of the Internet on the Energy Industry Table of Contents Introduction The Internet and energy consumption Top Energy Consuming Countries Smart Energy and your Privacy The Energy Industry and the Internet Energy Industry Technology Made Possible by the Internet Smart Meters Smart Grids Smart Cities Managing Demand Market Size Projections Itron: A Smart Energy Industry Leader Consolidated Financial Data Analysts’ Projections Conclusion Introduction Like so many other industries, the energy industry has been impacted by the internet in a multitude of ways. We see the evolution and efficiency of the energy industry in response to new technology and free flow of ideas and information. A revolution in smart meters, grids, and even smart cities has begun. We will explore a variety of issues related to the energy industry and the internet. There are some common misconception about the impact of internet related energy consumption on the energy industry. Initially, some astronomical claims were being made about the amount of energy the internet actually requires. Equally misinformed projections unsettled consumers and environmental activists alike. The Internet and Energy Consumption When we think about the internet, generally we think of something that has aided humanity toward advancement. These days many companies have the option to “go green” or receive electronic notices instead of paper statements. Generally, this is...
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...U I I C I M I FXFPIITIV F ''"^ ^ '"'^" ^ ^^'" ^ ^^^' " °^^^^^ ^ holistic , integrate d approac h t o understandin g th e valu e create d b y brands . Accordin g t o th e model , bran d valu e creatio n begin s wit h th e firm' s marketin g activity . Thi s influence s customer s who , i n turn , affec t ho w th e bran d perform s i n th e marketplac e an d i s ultimatel y value d b y th e financia l community . Thre e importan t multiplier s moderat e th e exten t o f transfe r betwee n thes e valu e stages : th e progra m qualit y multiplier , th e marketplac e condition s multiplier , an d th e investo r sentimen t multiplier . bran d i n term s o f ho w i t perform s i n th e marketplace—th e aggregat e o f individua l custome r action s regardin g quantit y pur - chase d an d th e pric e tlia t the y pay . Finally , tli e investmen t com - munit y consider s bran d performanc e an d othe r factors , suc h a s replacemen t cos t an d purchas e pric e i n acquisitions , i n term s o f thei r futur e prospect s (growt h rate ) t o arriv e a t ii n assessmen t o f shareholde r valu e i n genera l an d bran d valu e i n particular . Th e mode l als o assume s tha t a numbe r ...
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...SAMUEL ADEGBOYEGA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STUDIES COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2013/2014 SESSION Course Title: Production Management Course Code: BUS 325 Time: 21/2 hour Instruction: Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Production/Operations Management is A) responsible for producing goods B) responsible for providing services C) system that create goods or services D) often referred to as the core of scientific management 2) Operations Management does not affect A) The collective success or failure of companies’ POM B) companies’ financial resources C) Nation’s ability to compete internationally D) Companies’ ability to compete 3) Which of the following part indicates the three Basic Functions? A) Finance, marketing and management B) Finance, human resources and management C) Marketing, operations and finance D) Operations, finance and scientific management 4) The steps of the conversion of inputs into outputs are: A) Input, process, transformation B) Labor, control, goods C) capital, land, service D) Input, conversion process, output 5) The operations function involves __________ A) The transformation process of inputs into outputs B) Feedback control C) Value added process D) Only goods process 6) Which of the following is not one of the input concepts? A) Labor B) Information C) Services ...
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...Canon Inc. Firm Profile Report Econ. 102, Principles of Microeconomics Tuesdays 7-9:30 pm. 4-08-14 INTRODUCTION Canon Inc., a global company that is a based manufacturing company located in Japan. This company has an extensive history, in which it has gone through many ups and downs. Founded in 1933 and incorporated in the year of 1937, predating World War II. Canon has become one of the most recognizable brands in the world because of its leadership in manufacturing electronics, mainly optical. Throughout the years, Canon has been one of the top ten companies receiving multiple US patents, and collecting a wealth of history and innovation that has led the company to a competitive leading position in copiers, laser and bubble jet printers, facsimile machines, cameras and camcorders. Also, later on, adding on more diversification in the production of personal computers, binoculars, calculators, electronic typewriters, word processors, medical broadcasting, and semi conductor equipment. Canon Inc. is a company that conducts business worldwide. After the fledging company navigated through the turmoil of World War II, postwar while Japan was occupied, Takeshi Mitarai the main founder of the company persuaded the allied occupation to stock precision optical cameras in their post’s and ship’s stores. This agreement would lay the groundwork for Canon’s later success as an exporter;...
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