...that this class and its assignments have been important tools for improving not only my writing skills but also –and especially—my thinking skills. This class taught me a method for thinking and writing. While looking at the critical research reflection I cannot help but think of the word “reflect? “Since the beginning of this class, I had to reflect on course texts, reflect on the sources, reflect on personal experience, and reflect on peer reviews and discussion posts. Dr. ND asked me to reflect on my writing and to think carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. Why the word "reflect" is so important? What does it mean, "to reflect”? The philosopher Locke said that the act of reflection is characterized by mental acts of doubt, believe, think, have emotions, and feelings (Locke). I believe that my final research paper is an essay that has all the characteristics described by Locke. The final project includes feelings, personal experience, thoughts, doubts, questions, answers, and reasoning....
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...Pre-requisites | ENG-105 | Co-requisites | None | Course Add-Ons | Textbook1. Finding Purpose Through Argumentative WritingGrand Canyon University (Ed.). (2015). Finding purpose through argumentative writing.http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/finding-purpose-through-argumentative-writing_ebook_1e.phpElectronic Resource1. The Writing Process Mediahttp://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/eng105_writingProcess.php 2. Rubric Peer Review Mediahttp://cola.gcumedia.com/phi105/rubric/rubricCompare.html 3. Flashcard DeckUtilize the flashcard deck to review key terms and definitions.http://lc.gcumedia.com/mediaElements/gcu-flashcard-application/v1.1/#/add/ENG-106 Additional Material1. Developing Academic Skills GuideReview this resource as you move forward in the course. It will be important to come back to this resource periodically.ENG106_DevelopingAcademicSkillsGuide.docx 2. Academic Writing GuidelinesReview this resource as you move forward in the course. It will be important to start your assignments. Come back to this resource periodically.ENG106_AcademicWritingGuidelinesResource.doc 3. The Writing Process PowerPoint PresentationYou will use this resource during this course. It is a good resource to save to your computer and access during your writing activities.ENG106_The Writing Process Powerpoint.pptx 4. Turnitin ResourceRefer to this resource for information on Turnitin.ENG106_TurnItIn Resource.docx 5. Transitions...
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...1. Discuss why it is important for DNP nurse leaders to understand essential budget components. Pick the three budgeting "key words" or concepts from Waxman that you think are the most influential or most important and provide a rationale as to why. The DNP nurse leader is expected to know how to plan and monitor the organization budget which can help in identifying wasteful expenditures, adapt quickly to financial situational changes, and achieve financial goals. From past experiences a well-planned out budget will help you actually see the breakdown of your expenses. The 3 most influential essential budgeting components are cost-center direct work and census. According to Waxman (2013) cost center is defined a department or other unit within an organization to which costs may be charged for accounting purposes. This is important because this is how much it would cost a unit to be fully functional. The cost center does not directly add to profit but still costs the organization money to operate (Waxman, 2013). Direct work is also another important essential budgeting component. According to Waxman (2013) direct work is defined as the amount of actually hands on labor...
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...the most effective. Why was it effective? Because it gives more important feedback or information. These ideas can be more helpful to make the writers paper better. By adding some of these ideas, it will make the writer’s paper more interesting to the readers. Also adding some credible sources is very important for the writer. The first reviewer response was unclear to the writer. The reviewer needed to make the feedback stronger and better. But the feedback that the reviewer gave did not give any information on how to make the writers paper better. The second reviewer was being nice and respectful to the writer. The reviewer said how nice and well thought out before writing the paper. The writer’s paper was well organized. The reviewer gave good feedback. Reviewer three just said it was good liked the way it was written. Why? It gave what the reader liked. But it did not give any feedback. It also did not give any information to make the paper better. Reviewer four response was not what the writer wanted to hear. The feedback gave no ideas on how to improve the paper. There were no comments about the examples or experience. The feedback just said “So true good job!” It did not tell what part was good. The fifth reviewer gave a very good feedback. The feedback was also helpful to the writer. The reviewer gave ideas and very helpful information to the writer. All the information given, will help the writer to improve his or her paper a lot. The sixth review gave a great and...
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...Guidelines for Submitting Papers Papers and articles in Library and Information Studies generally follow the social sciences paradigm. Most papers follow a format like the one outlined here. In graduate school, term-papers are usually about ten pages in length, and should be "publishable" with only minor grammatical changes. Grammar counts. Spelling matters. Do not rely upon automated spelling checkers. It often helps to have a colleague proof read your work. Identification Provide the name of the article, your name and contact information (e.g. your UB Email address). If the paper is for a class, provide the class name and number, the semester and year, and the name of the instructor. Check the SI Web site to make sure you have listed them correctly. You may not present the same essay in two different UB courses without the prior consent of both instructors. If you are writing for a journal, you may not submit the same manuscript to two different publishers at once. However, it is common practice to turn a conference presentation into a journal article. If you do that, be sure to mention that the current paper was previously presented in a modified form, and provide the details. If the paper was made possible by a grant, or with the help of some entity, provide the details. Abstract and Keywords (Required only if you are submitting a manuscript for publication). An abstract is a one or two paragraph summary of the article. A few keywords, (or key phrases), should be provided...
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...when I write my rough draft is to try my absolute best to write a potent well-polished paper. This way I can go over it and have a peer review my paper to edit my paper to perfection. Using ideas such as checking vocabulary, checking for fragments, and also if the paper made sense. There is a river point driver that can format your paper for you and there is a plagiarism checker to make sure your paper is close to 100 % originality. 2.) What steps should be taken before creating the first draft of a research paper? : Before creating the first draft of a research paper I believe that one should complete their research. After they have done research that person should be creative and locate their thesis statement. Step three should be to break down there thesis statement into 5 important topics. Step four is to use your research to prove those 5 important topics to prove your thesis. Step 6 is to write a conclusion, restating your thesis and why your topic is true/false. 3.) Why is it important to use quotations and paraphrases when documenting your sources? Explain : Quotations and phrases are important because it shows the crafty side of a writer and is the proper way of using a writer’s etiquette when writing your paper. As you document your sources the most important objective is not using quotations and paraphrases, the most important objective is to correctly cite your source because if it not correctly cited it could result in an immediate failure. 4.) What...
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...Literature Review: Peer Review Literature Review: Peer Review This is a two-step assignment related to preparing a literature review for a research proposal. In the first step, you will complete a literature review associated with the problem statement you developed for Assignment #2B: Problem Statement. The first draft of the literature review will be peer-reviewed by one of your classmates. In the second step, you will revise your literature review based on the peer review comments and submit a final draft to the instructor for grading. The learning objectives of this assignment are to: 1) enable you to think critically about a health-related issue of interest; 2) learn how to conduct and prepare a literature review based upon academic resources; and 3) practice expressing your ideas in a clear and concise manner. Topic...
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...Record: 1 Full Text Database: Book Review Digest Plus (H.W. Wilson) Title:|The Nurture Assumption (Book Review). | Authors:|Smith, Peter K.| Source:|Politics & the Life Sciences. Mar2000, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p12. 3p. | Document Type:|Book Review| Subjects:|NURTURE Assumption, The (Book)BOOKS -- ReviewsHARRIS, JudithCHILDRENNONFICTION| Abstract:|Reviews the book 'The Nurture Assumption: Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do,' by Judith Rich Harris.| ISSN:|0730-9384| Accession Number:|4986086| || Persistent link to this record (Permalink):|http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pbh&AN=4986086&site=ehost-live| || Cut and Paste:|The Nurture Assumption (Book Review).| || Database: |Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection| AUTHOR: |Peter K. Smith| TITLE: |The Nurture Assumption| SOURCE: |Politics and the Life Sciences 19 no1 112-14 Mr 2000| The magazine publisher is the copyright holder of this article and it is reproduced with permission. Further reproduction of this article in violation of the copyright is prohibited. The Nurture Assumption: Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do Judith Rich Harris New York: The Free Press, 1998, 462 pp. US$25.50 cloth. ISBN 0-684-84409-5. US$15.00 paper. ISBN 0-684-85707-3. Simon and Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, USA. Judith Rich Harris's book has generated very considerable controversy and publicity. The bottom line of her argument is that, when we think...
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...Devry ENGL 216 Complete Lourse-Latest 2015 December (All Discussions All Homework And Complete Course Project) IF You Want To Purchase A+ Work then Click The Link Below For Instant Down Load http://www.hwspeed.com/Devry-ENGL-216-Complete-Lourse-Latest-2015-December-111325874.htm?categoryId=-1 IF You Face Any Problem Then E Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@GMAIL.COM Question week 1 Technical Communication at Work (graded) As you read Chapter 1, you will learn that communication skills are critical in the workplace and that technical writing is used in virtually every work environment. For this discussion, locate a technical document from your workplace or from home or the Internet, preferably one that might be found in your career field. Note that Figure 1-1 (page 4) provides a list of technical communication examples. Using the five goals and features of technical communication listed in the textbook (page 4), describe how the document addresses these characteristics. Then, discuss whether or not you feel the document is successful in its overall goal. Provide examples from the document to illustrate. If possible, share the document by posting a link or a PDF of the sample used. Audience Culture and Analysis (graded) As our text states, “one cardinal rule governs all on-the-job writing: Write for your reader, not for yourself” (page 41). This requires a solid audience analysis. As part of this analysis, you must also consider the audience's cultural...
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...|[pic] |Course Design Guide | | |College of Humanities | | |COM/156 Version 7 | | |University Composition and Communication II | Copyright © 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course builds upon the foundations established in COM/155. It addresses the various rhetorical modes necessary for effective college essays: narration, illustration, description, process analysis, classification, definition, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, and argumentation. In addition, requirements for research essays, including the use of outside sources and appropriate formatting, are considered. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject...
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...Introduction The Good and Bad Effects of Peer Pressure to Teenagers Peer pressure is commonly applied to younger people especially to us teenagers. Responding to peer pressure is a part of growing up that some teenagers more likely to give in. Peer pressure is the only thing that all teens have in common and some of them can't escape it because it’s almost everywhere. Peer pressure is the way that people influence another individual to take an action or adopt certain values to be one of their social groups. Teenagers are very quick in making their own decisions and judgements. When communication is lacking at home, teens may seek it among their peers instead to their parents for them they know that their peers are always right because they're feeling what you also feel. You think all of you have a lot in common. This outcome indicates that teens may find it more difficult to control their behaviors when their friends are around. They are visible and expressive when it comes to their peers but when it comes to their own parents they are invisible. They always keep in their minds that their parents will never understand them as their peers do. In the bright side, it can also have a positive effect. Peer influence is not necessarily bad at all times. Fellowship with other youths can also sharpen our personality and make us a better person. They can also be a good instrument for us teenagers if those peers have mature and healthy attitudes. They often...
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...com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=51600554&site=ehost-live&scope=site | http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=103436526&site=ehost-live&scope=site | http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=96202231&site=ehost-live&scope=site | http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=18274155&site=eds-live&scope=site | | | | | | 50 Word Paraphrased Abstract (Your own words) | Dr. Christensen challenges students to look at the most important priorities in life. He encourages people to find happiness in career and family life. Having a clear purpose that aligns with what is important to you will help you stay on track. | The Television Show “Shark Tank” has popularized entrepreneurship and encourage people to start their own business. Entrepreneurship spread a variety of products like jewelry, home repair products, food products, application for smart phones. Law students must increasing their interest in Entrepreneurship. | Today Universities are seen as innovation. It is not only provided the publications or knowledge but only they provide new products. They also provide good jobs and good salary, because students are very trained and very intelligent. Creating...
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...Argument Essay Unit: Lesson Plan and Class Activities Global Learning Outcomes for this Unit *In the course of completing the assignment students will: • Learn to compose an argumentation-oriented thesis • Defend their thesis with academic-quality research that is properly sourced and cited as per the standard of university level writing • Anticipate and respond to counterarguments • Learn to critically engage the revision process through draft writing, instructor conferencing, and peer commentary • Respond the work of their peers as peer reviewers while providing relevant, productive feedback Class 1 – Introducing the Classical Argument Essay *Daily Learning Outcomes: • Reflect on Informative Essay • Introduce Classical Argument Essay • Break down the assignment sheet *Activity 1: Individual Reflection / Class Discussion (15 min) - Students open their portfolios and journals then reflect for ~10 minutes on their experiences during the Informative Essay Unit - Discuss reflections as a class *Activity 2: Introduce Classical Argument (20 min) - Have students bring a hard copy of the assignment to class with a highlighter: a. Get into groups of 4 b. Read the sheet aloud, highlighting all the action verbs c. Discuss the sheet as a group as instructor makes rounds *Activity 3: Mini-Lecture on Assignment /Questions (15 min) - Powerpoint slides “The Features of an Academic Argument” - Allow time for student questions...
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...Option #2: Review of a Book, Film, or Event For this extra credit option, you can chose any topic relating to child and adolescent development you are curious about, find controversial, or want to further understand. It may or may not relate to topics we have already covered in the course. You may select a book to read, a film or documentary to watch, or you may attend an event that relates to this topic. Whichever choice you make, you should endeavor to broaden your understanding of this topic. Write a 3 page (double-spaced; 1 inch margins) review of the book/film/event and address the following: 1. Give a brief overview of the topic you chose. The film “Stand By Me” 2. Discuss why you chose this particular topic. 3. In what ways did you hope to broaden your understanding of this topic through reading/watching/attending your respective books/films/events? 4. What were your thoughts on this topic prior to this assignment? 5. How, if at all, did this assignment shift your understanding of this topic and in what ways? If it did not, why do you think that is so? 6. What questions remain for you after investigating this topic? Stand By Me Functions of Friendship Stand by Me explores the groups’ transition from “care-free” children to young adults. As the group of four journeys to find the dead body, they also make a personal journey in their individual identity. They break away from their parent’s care by saying that they are camping out in one of the boys’...
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...After all, why do I need to do these things when I have all of this in my head? That is the exact reason I realized how incredibly useful annotated bibliographies are. Not only does it force you to identify credible sources, but it also forces you to write down your thought process in the comments section. There have been many times that I sit down to write an essay and when I find a source, my brain thinks faster than I can write and by the time I actually get to the point when it’s time to add in the explanation, I’m frustrated beyond belief because I can’t remember what I wanted to...
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