...to the end of the English 1100 course, I had a much better understanding of doing research essay, knowing the difference between high school writing and writing at the university level. I have gained the knowledge that I have a capability to do good paragraphing, how to begin with your research essay and mainly, that I can block the counterarguments. My greatest strength, I have learned, is being able to do a good paragraphing and transitions. You said to me in the beginning of the semester that “as you are an international student, this course will not be easy for you, but if you work hard, concentrate and read the essay properly you will surely pass the course.” I believe you were right and in the very first major paper I scored a C grade. As English is not my first language and this is my first course in Thompson Rivers University, I was satisfied with my result and I worked hard after that to get a better grade or at least trying to maintain my level. When I go through my essay on Patterson, which was my topic for the first major paper I lacked in arguable thesis, I have learned from my mistakes and I have tried to write a well-organized research paper. At the end of this semester I found this as my greatest strength in English 1100. Secondly, I have also learned how to begin with your research essay. In the very beginning of the semester I had many issues related to how to start with your essay. I had faced many difficulties in it. I also got remarked for this issue...
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...Coll-148: Course Project Outline Name Coll-148: Outline June 3rd 2014 Professor Coll-148: Course Project Outline 1. Introduction: * What is your paper about * Briefly introduce the Leader in your field * Establish the purpose * Preview the main ideas My Plan for achieving personal success in the footsteps of the agreed upon role model, Abraham Lincoln will provide me with the path needed to achieve personal success. I admire Abraham Lincoln, who was a successful leader as the 16th president of the United States of America. As I complete my academic courses at DeVry, the success skills and abilities that will enable me to achieve my dreams are based on the impact and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln, who after giving his life for freedom, reminds us to be well spoken and honest. You’re Field of Study: * Why you chose this field of study * Expected graduation completion I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems (CIS); my focus is in Business Management (BM). I expected to complete my graduate program in 36 to 39 months. The combination of both field of study and expected graduation completion are going to allow me to become a graduate of DeVry and set me on the path to freedom. Who is the leader: * Reasons why you chose the leader in your field * How has this leader influenced or put his/her mark within the industry (citations) We have chosen President Lincoln as a group. His leadership...
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...1. Give the reference, in APA style, for the article. Pesant, G., & Zadra A. (2006). Dream Content and Psychological Well-Being: A Longitudinal Study of the Continuity Hypothesis. Journal Of Clinical Psychology, Vol. 62(1), 111–121 2. What is the general topic that this paper is addressing? What has previous research on this (or related) topics demonstrated? What is the purpose of the research described in this paper? How does it complement the previous research on this topic? What is/are the author(s) hypothesis/hypotheses? Do the hypotheses make sense to you? The topic of the article is addressing the continuity hypothesis, which states that there is a direct influence on an the content of an individual's dreams due to factors in their waking state. There have been conflicting viewpoints on the topic, i.e. dreams stem from the unconscious mind unaffected by the conscious mind, but contemporary studies tend to support the continuity hypothesis. It supports previous research on this topic by including a longitudinal study, which hasn’t been done before. The author’s hypothesis is that factors in an individual life (relations, personality traits, etc.) are directly correlated an individual's dreams, which makes sense to me. 3. In general, describe the results of the study. (you don't have...
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...College Material Appendix G Peer Review Checklist* |What is the main point of this essay? | | | | | | |The main point is that media in the court room is not there push a trial one way or | | |the other. | | | | |What is the greatest strength of this essay?| | | |The intro is has good strength because it makes me want to read on and see what the | | |author thinks about this topic | | | | | | | |Does the introduction grab your interest and| ...
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...text (you may want to check Spacing under Format, Paragraph in your word processor, and make sure that it is set to “0”). Instead, just double space as usual, indent a full ½ inch (use the tab key), and start typing. The introduction should receive no specific heading because readers assume that the first section functions as your paper’s introduction. If you use headings, follow the instructions below. NOTE THAT NOT ALL ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRE HEADINGS. Examine the CEO’s personal and organizational values. This text will be the beginning of the body of the essay. Even though this section has a new heading, make sure to connect this section to the previous one so readers can follow along with the ideas and research presented. The first sentence in each paragraph should transition from the previous paragraph and summarize the main point in the paragraph. Make sure each paragraph contains only one topic, and when you see yourself drifting to another idea, make sure you break into a new paragraph. Also, avoid long paragraphs (more than three-fourths of a page) to help hold readers’ attention—many shorter paragraphs are better than a few long ones. In short, think: new idea, new paragraph. Evaluate how the values of the CEO are likely to influence ethical behavior within the organization. Here is another Level 1 heading. Again, the topic sentence of this section should explain how this paragraph is related or a result of what you discussed in the...
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...Thesis Statement: Home schooling is worth considering due to the many spiritual, social, and learning benefits that studying at home has to offer. My Audience: Young married couple and parents looking for alternative education outside the public, and private school systems 1. How much does my audience know about my subject? The audience would be potentially ex-school teachers that know how to teach, what to teach, and are able to work with children effectively. 2. Age? Gender? Race? Social Status? Location? Religion? The audience would be generally younger couples. Their race can be of any origin with no particular social status. No particular location is required; with a Christian emphasis as the particular religion. 3. Where does my audience stand on the issue; are they Opposed or Neutral? The audience is very interested but is worried that the spiritual, social, and educational aspects may fail their expectations. Outline: 1. Spiritual Benefits A. Control false doctrine B. Emphasis on God as the centre for your life C. Solid foundation 2. Social Benefits A. Family centered mindset B. Public limitations C. Limited exposure to negative influences from friends D. Healthy community activities 3. Learning Benefits A. Student to teacher ratio B. Learning at individual’s own pace C. Higher GPA Imagine a world where a child is excited to face the day because they...
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...and get thousands upon thousands of results saving students countless hours of study time. What are the strengths and weaknesses? With access to more information how to do prove the validity and accuracy of the immense amount information? “Getting information off the Internet is like taking a drink from a fire hydrant.” Mitch Kapor, variation of a quote by Jerome Wiesner With the changes in society our lives have all become busier. Having the use of the Internet drastically cuts down the time needed to fully research a project. We now have the ability to sit down in the comfort of our own home and glean as much information we need from the World Wide Web. This allows more individuals to fully realize their dreams of continuing their education while still managing their families and jobs. We have the ability to review, side by side, information from multiple sources. This allows us to better understand what we are researching by seeing what each side involved has to say. We then can formulate our own opinion and unique view point with that information. The strengths of the Internet are limitless; it is how we choose to use the Internet that determines its overall worth. Due to the changes in society and the need for speed we are also tempted to cut corners where and when we can. This can also translate to utilizing the Internet to cut those corners while doing research...
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...Seminar in Management – MBA – Fall 2014 – PAPER GUIDELINE Research Paper # 1 – “Coach Inc. in 2012. Gamble et al., pp. 287-298. This paper is worth 25% of total grade, due Monday September 29th via the “Assignments” link on the Blackboard no later than 11:00 p.m. After 11:00 p.m. the link will no longer be operational. PAPER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. Make sure that you understand and follow the instructions in “A Guide to Case Analysis” posted in the “Course Documents” link. Please remember that analyzing a case does not mean to write up a history of the firm - please refer to the “Guide to Case Analysis” p. 2, under “Identification.” The Coach case provides an excellent example of a best-cost strategy discussed in Chapter 5. It contains ample information to conduct an industry analysis: dominant economic characteristics, driving forces, Porter’s Five Competitive Forces (chapter 3), SWOT analysis, VRIN framework (chapter 4), five generic competitive strategies (Chapter 5), etc. Start with an analysis of the industry (reading the case you will recognize the other companies in the industry) – identifying the dominant characteristics, doing a five forces analysis, assessing the impact of driving forces, and identifying the key success factors. Then you can proceed to look at the company’s strategy, do a SWOT analysis, and conclude with recommendations. The following questions MUST be addressed in the case analysis: 1. What are the defining characteristics of...
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...The Learning Experience The Learning Experience Throughout my life I experienced the greatest educational instructors, during my educational endeavors. There was one educational experience that I would never overlook. This experience was in my Behavioral Statistics course in college. This instructor asked the class, “What is a learning experience?” The instructor asked everyone in the class to write a brief summary of the definition. The important question is “What is a learning experience?” “The learning experience is a collection of classroom projects and activities carried out over an extended period of time that incorporate several important elements of learning. The emphasis of the learning experience is not on skills but, rather, on the content or content areas of the project” (education.com, 2013). Throughout my presentation, I will discuss a learning experience in which I was the student. This learning experience would discuss the methods of lesson planning, the content standards, and what goals were accomplished in this learning experience. The Behavioral Experience During my junior year of college, I enrolled in a Behavioral statistics course for my degree in Sociology. This course was extremely challenging for all students receiving this course. The instructor taught this course on a Doctorate level, and most of her student populations were only obtaining their bachelor’s degrees. I only enrolled in this course during summer session, because I wanted to devote...
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...follow it. The benefit of creating educational goals and how to follow them. Once you have set your educational goals, you will then need to find out what your strengths are. Upon discovering those, you can then capitalize upon them. In the writing process, my strength is in Doing. In Doing I have at my side feeling, with them blended, I like to take what I have practiced, and put that to work. I will always seek ways to apply any newly gained skills. One good thing is that my goals are changeable; I can adjust them at any time because they are not set in stone. In Doing, According to Dalton (2009)” Our priorities change at different times in our lives. Thus, once your goals are set, remind yourself that they are not set in stone. It is absolutely essential to reevaluate your goals periodically to assure that they are consistent with your current situation and priorities” The writing process is a roadmap to success. All you need to do is follow it. Along this road map, you may need some extra help, and a great place to find this is at the University library. This is one of the greatest places for any and all research matter. It has been used before and the information is credible. When you are finished with the library, it is then time to visit the Center for Writing Excellence. The center for writing excellence has just what you are looking for to get your paper on the correct path. Here you will find five great and very useful aids for creating an outstanding...
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...Individual Research Paper on Leadership Table of Contents Introduction 2 Practices of Admired Leaders 3 Survey and Interview Methods 4 Interpretation of Results 5 Interpersonal 5 Deep-Level Diversity and Ethics 6 Analytical 7 Areas for Improvement 7 Personal Philosophy of Leadership 8 Conclusion 8 References 9 Appendices 10 Appendix 1.1 Survey Questions and Results 10 Appendix 1.2 Interview Questions and Answers 11 Introduction As a woman in young adulthood with over ten years of experience in both the work force and student practice, I am able to take a look at my leadership as a journey of evolvement and growth. Through the years I have gained a deeper understanding of my personal strengths, my own set of values, the morals that guide me, and the person that I am. Each of these facets have continued on a forward path of evolution as I survive trials and tribulations, live through personal and professional experiences, and ingest new opportunities. This set of traits that makes up the person I am is reflected in the way I lead others and the perceptions that others have of my leadership skills. In this research paper I have attempted to gain a deeper understanding of my skills in leadership through deep personal reflection as a result of my peers and managers feedback, and the materials learned throughout my organizational leadership course. I also take a look into the traits and practices that I find to be the most beneficial and desirable...
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...Your assignment is to write a news article (about 600words) on a media research topic of your choice. A step-by-step guide for this assignment is below. Examples of Media Research Questions: Is movie marketing on the Web effective? Is a particular film based on a true story actually “true”? Does female body image in the media affect young kids? Does cyber-activism work? Should preschool aged children watch television? Was Edward R. Murrow the greatest journalist of all time? Is product placement in movies effective? Is illegal music downloading declining? 1. General Topic. Select your topic. Start with something general about the Mass Media and then narrow your idea. Think about all the areas and issues that have been/will be covered in this class. Select a topic you’d like to research further. Be sure you have a specific focus or point for your research. Don’t try to tell all there is to tell about some vague, general subject. Find an angle that’s fresh, interesting and worth a close-up look. The better your idea, the easier the assignment will come together for you. NOTE: Your topic must relate to an aspect of mass media. 2. Create Your Research Question. Visit the URL below to narrow your topic. https://www.library.unlv.edu/services/instruction/tutorials/topic_narrowing/ Once you’ve finished using this online tool, email your Research Question to your instructor Julie Roosa, jkroosa@dmacc.edu. The Course is JOU110. Deadline: Sunday...
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...recommendations should be creative, should leverage Tesla’s current strengths and/or address Tesla’s biggest weakness, and should be supported with sound financial analysis and justification. Refer to the financial analysis provided by Paul Gregg, ASI’s CFO, and use this as your financial model for all analysis and projections. Introduction (up to 1 page) Executive Summary Please provide an executive summary in the front of the report outlining in a concise manner the most critical aspects of your analyses. Formatting for readability will be important in this section. Your executive summary should identify your most critical findings and then highlight key components of your strategic recommendation. Consider your audience here – based on your research for Tesla and the industry, what does the CEO or Chairman of the Board of Tesla need to know to achieve the company’s goals? Part 1 (2-4 pages) Identify Tesla’s current mission and analyze Tesla’s strategy In less than one page, identify Tesla’s mission. Consider all of the parts of Tesla when you reflect on the vision and mission statement. Don’t just copy the vision and mission statements, rather, paraphrase them in your own words and discuss whether or not Tesla is actually following the statements. With the remaining pages in this section, identify Tesla’s current operations specific to their strategy. This section should provide a sound understanding of what Tesla does. After reading this section the board of directors...
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...who don’t have skills to conduct good research will invariably come up short. Research has helped me develop a detailed multi-step web search, with deep cross-linking and simplicity of renewing a search with a single click. Online research has helped me improve in finding and choosing the right search engines like Google scholar, Google books, bibliographies and blog posts. Additionally, I can effortlessly access various databases which include scholarly articles, academic journals, online encyclopedias, archived editions of periodicals such as The New York Times, and other resources. Also, I have improved my evaluation on websites such as checking whether its...
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...The Importance of Innovation Architecture Grand Canyon University: ENT-435 11/16/2014 Here is a reminder from the syllabus about the assignment requirements: For this assignment, you will research the innovation architecture of at least three companies that are well-known for successfully supporting a culture of innovation. Write a 1,500-word paper that addresses the following: 1. What particular elements of each organization’s culture, processes, and management systems and styles work well to support innovation? 2. Why do you think these organizations have been able to capitalize on innovation and intrapreneurship while others have not? 3. Based on what you have learned, what processes and systems might actually stifle innovation and intrapreneurship? 4. Imagine yourself as an innovation architect. What structures or processes would you put in place to foster a culture of innovation within your own organization? Include in-text citations to at least four reputable secondary sources (such as trade journals, academic journals, and professional or industry websites) in your paper. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. The Importance of Innovation Architecture In today’s markets competition is fierce and only the strong shall survive. In order to be able to keep up with the competition, organizations must capitalize on innovation. Innovation...
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