...Shamone Gayles Unit 5 exercise 1: Guided Reading Chapter 10 1. What is the typical organization on an argument essay? Introduction /summary of opposing positions including strengths/ limitations of opposing positions/Your understanding of the issue, describing both strengths and limitations of your position/Reasons your understanding is better than the opposing views’ understanding/ Conclusion 2. What are points of contention, and how do you identify them? My position verses opposing positions, by coming up with the best arguments against your position yourself so you are prepared to counter them. 3. Why is it important to know the stance of your opposition? By knowing your opposition, you can identify the weaknesses in your stance and how to remedy them. 4. What is the difference between argument and research paper? In an argument you pick a topic that is controversial and debatable, whereas in a research paper, you do your research and only report what you find, while not trying to sway in either direction. Chapter 24 1. What is a good way to start the research process? Define your research question and sharpen it/ develop a working thesis that offers your best guess about how you will answer the research question/ devise a research plan to systematically collect the information needed to answer your research question and determine whether you’re working thesis is verifiable. 2. Why is it important to have a sharp research question? Sharper...
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...Michael Jackson English Michael Joseph Jackson[1][2] (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer-songwriter, dancer, businessman and philanthropist. Often referred to by the honorific nickname "King of Pop", or by his initials MJ,[3] Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became the dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and "Thriller," were credited with breaking down racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool. The popularity of these videos helped to bring the then relatively new television channel MTV to fame. With videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" he continued to innovate the medium throughout the 1990s, as well as forging a reputation as a touring solo artist. Through stage and video performances, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot, and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B, pop,...
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