...Haoshun Guan English 96 Paper 1 9:30-11:15 Dream of Athlete In the essay “Delusions of Grandeur,” Henry Louis Gates, Jr. talks about the issue of young blacks and their aspirations of being a professional athlete. He argues that there are actually not have many successful black professional athletes, but there are many successful black doctors and lawyers. (COORD)In his argument, he puts most of the blame on schools; stating with that they don’t do enough job in encouraging young black children to pursue other careers beside the sports. Although schools are one of the reasons why black youths are perusing careers as professional athletes, there are also other factors that Gates, Jr. neglected to mention in his essay. By only singling out the schools and some unilateral information, he was not able to give us a strong enough argument. By neglecting to give us different factors or reasons to how black youths are being encouraged to pursue a career in professional sports more than other careers, his argument is nothing more than a letter of frustration black youths. As Gates, Jr. used a lot of examples on how black youths aren’t passing in their school courses, those example are not enough to show that encouragement toward sports is the main reason why they are failing. For example, Gates, Jr. stated that “A recent survey of the Philadelphia school system, for example, he stated that ‘more than half of all students in the third, fifth and eighth grades cannot perform...
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...An Essay on ”The Doctor and the Doctor’s Wife” By Ernest Hemingway Seemingly, masculinity is a big part of men’s identity. Masculinity is usually associated with courage, independence, and assertiveness, and if a man’s pride is discriminated or somehow threatened, he will often do whatever is necessary to regain his pride. Thus, this might result in unethical behaviour. This is dealt with in Ernest Hemingway’s short story “The Doctor and the Doctor’s wife” from 1925 where masculinity is an overall theme and where he uses contrast and his iceberg technique to get his message across. Good intro (but remember to put two writing devices in) As stated, Hemingway illustrates the importance of masculinity for men’s identity in this short story. Firstly, Hemingway employs the importance of pride in male-to-male relationships by focusing on the interaction between the Doctor and the American Indian Dick Boulton. Secondly, Hemingway shows that a man’s pride comes above all, since the Doctor is dishonest to his wife regarding why he had a conflict with Boulton. Lastly, the use of contrast, e.g. the Doctor’s dishonesty as mentioned earlier, between the sexes empathize how masculinity is important to men, and this is what the following essay will be examining through the character of Nick’s father, the Doctor. In the beginning of the short story, the Doctor has hired three American Indians to cut some logs that broke free from a steamer and drifted on the beach. The three American...
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...Twain compares the behavior of different animals to human beings to prove in contrary to the Darwinian Theory. Humans actually descended from higher beings. His essay proves a lot of good points. Humans are selfish and wasteful, while animals take only what they need to survive, humans are the only beings in nature that hold grudges and take revenge and that humans are the only beings with morals. I agree and disagree with Mark Twain’s essay. He did live in a different time but cruelty still exists the same. If you analyze the human race or all animals, you can find evil in both creatures. Humans and animals cannot be compared properly. Animals do some awful things to each other as well as human. Mark Twain just lists human’s bad traits. There are a lot of positive traits of humans; he goes into detail of only the negative traits of humans. If there are bad people, there can also be good people. It’s true today, and was also true in the time Mark Twain lived in. In the 1860s, around the time when Mark Twain lived, there was an American Civil War and this is probably why he was so ashamed of human beings. There is something he missed about humans. We have to look outside of all the bad and evil and recognize people who are becoming vegetarians to save an animal, going green to save the planet or people who become doctors to treat sick people. If we didn’t have moral sense, how would we be capable of doing these things? Mark Twain is pointing out too many of the flaws that the human...
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...College Essay Most college scholarships ask you to write a 500+ word essay, which isn’t that bad, but what is the reason behind it? Do most people that require an essay ever read them? Seriously, who has time to read a 1000+ word essay and chose from the best. Personally, that doesn’t seem to be fair because most people have trouble writing a paragraph, and then we are expected to write a huge essay telling about something in our life or respond to a weird question with a topic that most people won’t even think about. With topics such as, “Explain how your life changed with a death of a parent,”or “How would college affect your career,” or even “Why I deserve this scholarship.” Well, I’m going to explain everything I possibly can. The death of any parent would make anyone change, because no one is the same; we are all unique. With my dad’s death I didn’t know how to act for the longest time, and I still don’t; I say this because the day my father died, the doctor called all of my family back where he lay, hooked up to life support, lifeless. Just looking at his body, I didn't feel anything; however, I looked at the situation as is he wasn’t really dead because I was 12 and didn’t know...
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...Advantages and Disadvantages of Euthanasia Discursive Essay Diara Utebay ID 20140542 Academic Reading and Writing 1 Yelena Zhacheva SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 Discursive Essay Outline Essay question: Should the whole world recognize physician-assisted suicide? I. Introduction Thesis statement: Euthanasia would be recognized by the entire world because physician-assisted suicide leads to easily leaving our world without any pain and suffering and it is another case of freedom of choice. However, mercy-killing is contrary to the Hippocratic Oath. II. Body A. Main idea 1: Euthanasia changes view of life, thereby helps not to be afraid of pain before death 1. It improves quality of life. 2. The best way to relieve the pains. 3. Death is the opposite of life, but the process of dying is part of life. B. Main idea 2: Physician-assisted suicide is another case of freedom of choice 1. If the dying process is unpleasant, people should have the right to shorten it. 2. Countries which protect rights of their citizens. C. Main idea: Mercy-killing is contrary to the Hippocratic Oath. 1. Doctor’s job is to protect and save life. 2. Providing deadly drugs is contrary to the oath. III. Conclusion Everything goes to the fact that euthanasia will be recognized by the entire world, however, medical professionals are not in hurry to make the most important decision, which is related to euthanasia. It has been argued that euthanasia is one of the most...
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...Essay Do’s and Don’ts These are some things that you ABSOLUTELY have to learn to be good writers. These are not meant to be the only rules, but they are really important. 1. Always label all work in the LEFT hand corner. Some professors and instructors want their headings done a specific ways, but if specific instructions are not given, it is good to include your name, the professor’s name, the class name, and the date. 2. Essays ALWAYS get a title. Center the next line after your label, and enter a title for your essay that reflects the SUBJECT you are writing about, NOT the ASSIGNMENT. Also, in MLA, titles do not get ANY special treatment; no BOLD, no UNDERLINES, no SPECIAL FONT. Title should be just the same as the text. 3. Essays should all be typed in 12 pt. Times New Roman font (or another simple font if allowed or specified by the instructor or professor). This means you have to change it from the default font most times. Nothing fancy, and ALWAYS DOUBLE SPACE YOUR LINES. If you do not know how to do this, learn. Pull down the format menu, and choose paragraph. In the middle of the box is a spacing box. Choose double. Or, on the tool bar above the paragraph box choose the icon with the little arrows up and down. Click on the little arrow to the right and choose double. It is that easy. You will lose points if you do not double space. 4. Essay specifics: * Avoid beginning a sentence with a BUT. That means NO BUT OR AND to start a sentence. These...
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...Unit: 7 Sociological perspectives in Health and Social Care P2 In this assignment I will be defining the different concepts of health& ill health and how theorists relate their theories to health. I will also assess the biomedical and socio-medical models of health. There are many definitions of health; many sociologists have a difficulty in finding a definition for the word health. Health can be defined in negative terms, as ‘the absence of disease’. According to http://www.who.int/about/definition/en/print.html this is contrasted with a positive definition such as the provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO) IN 1974: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. A negative concept of health is therefore opposed to a positive concept of health as being worried with people’s physical, intellectual, social and emotional wellbeing. According tohttp://www.who.int/about/en/ The World Health Organisation is an organisation which directs and coordinates authorities for health in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for global health matters and shapes the health research agenda, setting norms, standards and providing support in countries. In the health and social care settings, health care professionals usually implement a holistic approach to care and support for people. They see their role as addressing the needs of the whole person rather than single matters or identified problems. A person with...
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...through the inventory exercise. Discuss two ways you want to improve as a writer and why. (1 paragraph, 5 sentences) REQUIRED JOURNAL ENTRY 2: PREWRITING Brainstorming: Brainstorm about specific positive and negative effects computers have had on your personal, professional, and academic life. Create a one-page list of your ideas. Thesis: Based on your brainstorming, write a one-sentence working thesis statement that focuses on the impact of computers related to a single area of your life (personal, professional, or academic). The thesis should be one you could develop into an essay of about one page (250-300 words), directed to readers of your local newspaper. Don't draft the essay in your journal, however. You need only your list from brainstorming and your working thesis statement. REQUIRED JOURNAL ENTRY 3: DRAFTING This entry builds on the brainstorming and thesis you developed for Journal Entry 2. Evidence: Identify three different types of evidence you could use to develop your working thesis from Entry 2. Use specific information from your brainstorming list, as well as any other ideas that come to you. (Length open) REQUIRED JOURNAL ENTRY 4: REVISING This journal entry requires you to review the rough draft of the essay below. Analyze the draft according to each of the areas listed, identifying what needs revision. For each area, explain why and how you would change the draft. (4 para-...
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...Access to reproductive health care is essential to a woman's health, and for some Canadian women, abortion is a key component of that care. However, not all women in Canada have adequate, or in some cases any access to abortion. Before delving into the core of this essay, I would like to clarify that there are different types of abortions. First off, abortion is the ending of pregnancy and explosion of the embryo or fetus, generally before the embryo or fetus is capable of surviving on its own. Abortion may be brought on intentionally by artificial means, which is referred to as induced abortion or may naturally occur, which is known as spontaneous abortion and also referred to as a miscarriage. In Elizabeth Renzetti’s article, “If abortion...
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...has had a crush on for a while John. Well John wants to go to a hotel for after prom to do something he will regret doing or will change his future and Jane’s future. He tells her it is okay when really he know that it is not ok what he is telling her and what he will be doing to her. He pressures her into sexual intercourse and he does not use any kind of protection to make sure something that happens once can change someone’s life. Weeks later, Jane does not have her period and is having major pains in her stomach which scares her. She tells her mom what happened and that is what everyone who is sexualy active needs to do is to tell their parents, even though they do not want...
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...professional boundaries are “the spaces between the nurse’s power and the patient’s vulnerability. It is the space between nurse and patients, doctors and other professionals bound to healthcare. “Similar to the fence around one’s yard or the walls around one’s house, metaphorically boundaries mark the parameters of the professional’s role”(Baron, 2001). In this essay, I will discuss professional nursing boundaries in the context of ICU nurse’s role in performing tracheal intubation in emergency. According to Wikipedia, tracheal intubation or usually intubation, is the placement of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea (windpipe) to maintain an open airway or to serve as a conduit through which to administer certain drugs. Moreover, Wikipedia also states that intubation is frequently performed in critically injured, ill or anesthetized patients to facilitate ventilation of the lungs, including mechanical ventilation to prevent the possibility of asphyxiation or airway obstruction. Moreover, this essay will discuss issues related to professional nursing boundaries such as boundaries crossing, normative boundaries and boundaries violation. Moreover, this essay will also cover the advantages and disadvantages of over-involvement and under-involvement, basically in the context of boundaries crossings. I have been working as an ICU nurse for 6 years. I...
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...Final Essay The chemistry 1100 class has been a very useful tool in helping me decide what I want to do with my life after college. Like most of the students in the biochemistry department, I had already firmly decided that I wanted to go to medical school after I graduate and eventually become a doctor and make money. What this class has helped me realize is that there are many more opportunities out there in the workforce that could be just as fulfilling and still be able to make enough income to live a comfortable lifestyle and help pay off student loans and provide for my family etc. Before taking this class I had a preconceived idea that research is boring and repetitive. I thought that all scientists did was stay confined in a lab all day working with test tubes and chemicals trying to find a solution problems. I was sure that I did not want to spend the rest of my life stuck in a lab trying to figure out an abstract idea. The reason why I wanted to become a doctor was because I wanted to do something that would make a difference in the lives of other people. What this class did for me was to open my eyes to a whole new opportunity to make a difference in the world and to prove that the stereotype that I had of research was wrong. I enjoyed that the biochemistry faculty took the time out of their busy lives to come and talk about their research and why they are doing what they are doing. From these speakers I was exposed to the vast opportunities there are for research...
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...IB Essay By: Akane Kang In this essay I will explain to you what I know about the IB program, why it will be an important part of my high school experience, and why I want to be in IB. I’ve heard of IB from my cousin when she was in 8th grade and I was in 7th. I remember thinking “Wow…I’m never going to try for that. It’s going to be hard and I’m never going to have any free time.” But I was wrong in 7th grade. I want to take on new challenges in high school, such as IB and AP classes. I know it’s a very good opportunity to be able to try out for IB. IB will help me get into an admirable college such as UCLA or USC. I want to look back into my high school years knowing I did my best, one of the first steps I can take are applying for IB. What do I know about the IB program? Well, I’m about to tell you. I know IB is very difficult and is at college level classes, from cousins, teachers, and from attending the IB program session. Every year for International Baccalaureate students, I would need to take at least 4 very challenging courses. I also know I won’t have much free time like I do now. I’ll need to have the right mind set for IB such as working at my best, not doing things half-heartedly, and being open minded. I understand that IB classes are at higher levels. International Baccalaureate will help me get into a stupendous college. IB classes will add to my GPA, it amazes me that someone can have higher than 4.0! I comprehend that my first two years of IB, freshman...
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...Persuasive Essay Because many African American men don’t go to the doctors regularly they unintentially put them selves at risk for developing lupus a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body. According to the Lupus Foundation of America one in 2,000 people in the United States has Lupus. But regularly check ups can help detect early stages of the disease, which in turn can help patients avoid the need for Dialysis or a Kidney transplant. As African American women whose brother has recently battled with lupus, I understand how debilitating and frightening this disease can be. I also understand how, in many cases, such suffering may be needless. Indeed, had my brother gone to the doctor’s and been proactive in his healthcare, his Lupus could have been averted. I argue all of my readers, especially African American men, to do what they can to protect their health, including receiving regular physical exams and adopting health maintenance habits. Around June 2009, my brother Justin 29 began to get ill. Most days he was fatigued and had some slight swelling in his feet. Expecting that the swelling was only temporary, he didn’t go to the doctor. However as the symptoms worsened and swelling continued moving from his feet to his knees he finally went to the doctor. “I thought I was having an allergic reaction to something I ate and would be better in a couple of days” he remembers. Months and months went by; doctor’s visits increased and the...
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...What if every paper you write, the stress on fearing failure disappears? How can we perfect the craft of writing during our college years? In Sinha’s (2014) article, “Why Do Doctor’s Commit Suicide?” the author is describing the mental affects that the residency program has on new doctors. He also explains his own personal experience as a doctor. The author believes that new residency participants should talk about their feelings and programs should be reformed to allow open communication. In brief, this editorial failed to make an impression on the intended audience. The element of ethos and logos did not have enough support and although the author did have a good attempt at pathos, it was still ineffective due to a lack of positive resolutions....
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