When I was first told to find a topic for my academic research essay, I was perplexed since there were a large number of topics to consider. At first, I decided to think about global warming which had always been a popular topic. However, without much academic background on it, I found it quite difficult for me to write. Therefore, I made a decision to search for something in sociology, in which I’ve been always interested. Suddenly, a hotly debated issue came into my mind: Should death penalty be
Words: 324 - Pages: 2
I have learned that judgment is very important when evaluating. Evaluation is another important lesson that I have learned. This has also helped me become better at evaluating essays. Amitai Etzioni’s essay, Working at McDonald’s has helped me understand what evaluation simply is. Etzioni uses examples such as “McDonald’s is bad for your kids.” (par. 1) “We know that’s a strong topic sentence to start with. A few more examples are, “Closer examination, however, finds the McDonald’s kind of job highly
Words: 538 - Pages: 3
2015/2016) QUESTIONS: INDIVIDUAL ESSAY Submission deadline: Friday 11 December, 12noon (via Turnitin only – see link on ELE). Please see the Module Handbook (on ELE) for details. Case study is entitled: “The Wuhan Erie Polymers joint venture”. The maximum length of the essay is 3,000 words (+/- 10%) – excluding any cover page, appendices (should be kept to a minimum), and the reference list. I recommend you to engage with minimum 25 appropriate academic sources in your essay. It is also imperative that
Words: 402 - Pages: 2
mention assumption(s) of the topic. Challenge them as this shows you are thinking critically and independently. Write a thesis statement or mention, which issues you will explore and provide a short overview of which ideas you will discuss in your essay. Avoid dictionary definitions; rather focus immediately to knowledge issues (some which you have identified by challenging the assumptions of the topic). Remember to leave a space between each paragraph. In this paragraph take an example from an
Words: 685 - Pages: 3
English 1320 Unit 11 Exercise 1: Reflection Essay Antonio Parks R. Schaffer 03/06/14 I really didn’t care for writing at all before this course. I had not written anything longer than a sentence in over 35 years. My mind was clouded and I didn’t take time to write. When asking me “What type of essay had I written before this course”? My response is very simple. I have not written anything, well if you count writing a journal in the 8th grade then that would be it. My writing has improved
Words: 260 - Pages: 2
drastically taken my writing to a new level because I am able to connect back with my initial insights marked on the page. Writing had always been one of my strengths, but it was challenging to take that initial step past the high school, five-paragraph essay form that constricted my ideas for so long. Moving past this form, however, has greatly opened my mind. My thoughts are now able to be more complex because I have learned how to sustain a logical argument in an organized manner.
Words: 515 - Pages: 3
in writing are practicing better writing habits, by skill. I was able to improve upon my use of commas, drafting complete sentences, avoiding sentence fragments and ensuring drafted essays are in compliance with APA guidelines. I was also able to draft better writing essays by using critique methods. Synthesis essays seem to relate to multiple articles on the same topic. Relating multiple topics have the ability to relate information in a argumentative or informational manner. Difference approaches
Words: 268 - Pages: 2
Essay for analysis Berthilde Banks Itt-Technical Institute Rush Limbaugh “The latest from the Feminist Front” In “the Latest from the feminist Front”, Rush Limbaugh’ main point and central claim is that “feminist was established in order for unattractive women could have easier access to the mainstream of society” and he also tells us that even though many people disagree on his position, it is the truth. He goes on to say that, “feminist leadership is basically anti-male”. And that is
Words: 705 - Pages: 3
Unit 11 Exercise 1: Reflection Essay Over the course of these last eleven weeks I have discovered more about my writing skills than I thought I had. In the beginning I had neutral feelings about how well I would do in this course. I’ve always known that I had good writing techniques, but have been out of school for over 10 years and wasn’t sure if I could still write like how I used to. When I was in high school I remember writing essays, research papers, and even memoirs but was only the basics
Words: 364 - Pages: 2
skills to all of my writing projects, which have yielded successful results. These steps allow me to progress through any writing assignment in an organized and efficient manner. This process was especially helpful in the cause and effect essay. This was the first essay I had completed in 10 years, since graduating high school. I was very anxious and nervous about the assignment since I had not written academic pieces in quite some time. Honestly, I still become anxious when approached with any type of
Words: 922 - Pages: 4
