Argumentative Essay

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Argumentative Essay

ASSIGNMENT: Write a 4-6 page (approximately 1000-1500 word) argumentative essay using the classical model supported by evidence and research.

Sample Argumentative Essay

  1. Instructions

Remember the word “argument” does not mean a fight in a writing context. An academic argument is more like a thoughtful conversation between two people with differing viewpoints on a debatable issue. However, you are required to take a position on one side of the issue.

In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the touchstone.

Your submission must include an APA style reference page following the essay. In your research, you will need 2-4 credible primary or secondary sources to use as support in your essay.

On a separate page, below your reference page, include thoughtful answers to the Think About Your Writing questions. References and Think About Your Writing questions are NOT included in the word count for this essay.

  1. Think About Your Writing

Below your reference page, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

  1. What have you learned about how to present a strong argument? How could/will you apply this knowledge in your professional or everyday life (3-4 sentences)?
  2. Consider the English Composition I course as a whole. What have you learned about yourself as a writer (5-6 sentences)?

 

  1. Argumentative Essay Guidelines

Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your research essay until it meets these guidelines. Print this checklist!

Argumentative Topic and Thesis Statement

❒ Have you included a thesis that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a debatable issue?

Argument Development

❒ Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?
❒ Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material?
❒ Is your essay 4-6 pages (approximately 1000-1500 words)? If not, which details do you need to add or delete?

Research

❒ Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase?
❒ Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?
❒ Have you referenced a range of 2-4 credible sources?
❒ Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay?

Organization and Flow

❒ Is there an introduction, conclusion, adequate body paragraphs, and a counterargument?
❒ Is the argument presented in a logical order and easy for the reader to follow?
❒ Are there transitions within and between paragraphs?

Style

❒ Are the word choices accurate and effective?
❒ Are the sentence structures varied?

Conventions and Formatting

❒ Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines?
❒ Have you double-checked for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, and capitalization?
❒ Have you proofread for typos?

Before You Submit

❒ Have you answered all of the Think About Your Writing questions on a separate page below your reference page? Are your answers thoughtful and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
❒ Does your submission include your essay, followed by your reference page, followed by your Think About Your Writing questions?

 

Business Ethics And Corporate Responsibility

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post a Real World note that illustrates how real businesses sustain their competitive advantages by conducting ethical business and demonstrating corporate social responsibility. Is it another fad or a good business practice?  Why yes? Why no?

You can use recent news (no more than one month old) from any professional business publication except for personal online blogs. Remember that blogs are individual online diaries that do not necessarily discuss real life events and/or facts. You can share your personal experience if it fits the discussion topic.

This should be a short note (no more than one page with a reference) that shows that you can apply theory to practice: take an event and explain how it relates to this week’s reading.

Scholarship Essay

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Scholarship Essay

Note:
– For student studying master’s in homeland security.
-300 words each

1
From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your education? State any personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance.

Please feel free to also provide any work experience or community service that you feel may be of interest. *

 

2
What life experiences have shaped who you are today and what challenges have you overcome in achieving your education (i.e. financial, personal, medical, etc.)?

Social Psychology-Self Reflection

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Reflection: Social psychology

Due date for you own reflection: Thu March 11th

  • Your reflection post needs to be at least 10 full sentences; there is no maximum limit
  • Your post must be written in your own words 
  • If you refer to a source such as an article, video, or a book, provide a link or other identifying information about the source. Sources are not required for this reflection post, but they might be relevant. The source could be our textbook. If you refer to sources, use APA format citations.

 

GRADING:

5 points for A and 5 points for B (you get the full points if your post is at least 10 sentences and your discussion is relevant to the topic; your opinions, ideas and experiences are not graded for “accuracy”)

 

REFLECTION TOPIC:

For this week’s assignment, respond to BOTH of questions below (A and B). Respond to both in the same post (label A and B) unless your answers are very long. In that case you could separate A and B in their own  posts.

A) Chapter 11 discusses helping behaviors. Under what conditions would you help a stranger? Stranded motorist? Passerby in obvious distress? What factors would influence your response to a stranger in need (presence of others, perception of the person in need, your own mood, etc.)? If you have examples of relevant situations from real life that you have experienced or witnessed, feel free to share.

B) The textbook discusses factors that increase attraction: proximity, familiarity, similarity and reciprocity. Based on your experiences and observations of romantic relationships and/or friendships, do these factors seem to promote attraction? Or have you observed instances that seem to not support the attraction research data? For example, have you observed romantic relationships/friendships in which “opposites attract” or relationships/friendships that last despite having little or no reciprocity?

Bussiness plan- Bussiness plan Part 2- Education

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BUSINESS PLAN PART 2.

 

Consider the following scenario:  You recently inherited $50,000 and you would like to use this money to help start a small business. However, you will need additional funding.

Create a business plan to convince the bank or other investors that you have a viable business plan.

 

 

Part 2

Worth 7%
  • Read chaps.7, 16 & 17 in the text
  • Develop a marketing plan and determine your pricing strategies.
  • Do a SWOT analysis (page 74 of text)
  • Determine your suppliers.

 

Understanding Movies- Education

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Make your initial thread by Sunday at 11:59 PM EST. If you do not write this initial thread by the deadline, you will earn no credit. After posting your on-time initial thread, comment on two other students’ threads by Tuesday at 11:59 PM EST.

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It’s time to write about your favorite movie listed in the Week One Introduce Yourself Discussion.

My favorite movie I listed in week one was Fast and Furious (Hobbs and Shaw)

1.  Tell us why this film is your favorite.

2.  Describe the aesthetic and technical achievements of the film, including: editing, cinematography, screenwriting, special effects, and music.

3.  After this course, will you see this film in a different light?  Why or why not?

Be sure to reference specific vocabulary and concepts from the Course Content to describe what you observed.

HINTS:

  • Do not PLAGIARIZE.
  • Always write in sentence case.
  • Respond to at least two of your classmates.
  • Italicize all movie titles and list (director, year of release) at the first mention (and only the first) of any movie title.
  • List (Actor/Actress) at the first mention (and only the first) of any character.
  • Break long paragraphs and ensure that written work is readable (syntax and clarity matter), fact-checked, and spell-checked.

Care Of The Aging Population On Global Health

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You will perform research and appraisal of existing evidence related to challenges to the safe and effective care of the aging population in the context of global health.  Select an aging population from another country, provide life expectancy, new disease patterns, longer lives, disabilities, cost of aging, health care, work, and the changing role of the family.

Examples: China, England, India, Cuba, Russia, Alaska, Germany, Italy, Iran,  Africa, Saudi Arabia, South America, Central America, Mexico, Pacific Coast Islanders, Japan, France, Haiti, Canada.

Minimum 250 words

APA style

More than one  reference allow

Bussiness plan- Business and Finance

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BUSINESS PLAN PART 1.

 

Consider the following scenario:  You recently inherited $50,000 and you would like to use this money to help start a small business. However, you will need additional funding.

Create a business plan to convince the bank or other investors that you have a viable business plan.

 

Decide on the type of business and a name for the business.

 

Part 1 is worth 5%

  1. Read chaps.3, 6, 8 & 9 in the text.
  2. Give an overview of your business.
  3. List and describe your management team, describe the legal structure, and decide on a location.

 

Business Computer Trends

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Requirements:

1) APA 6th Ed format

2) Due 13 Mar

3) 3-4 Pages minimum (not including title page and references)

4) Minimum of 4 References

5) Plagiarism-Free

Assignment:

Write a 3 to 4-page paper, identify at least five major computing trends (as it relates to Business and Strategic Planning) that are already underway and are likely to continue. For each trend, pick a company and discuss how the trend could disrupt the company’s strategy.

Personnel Planning and recruiting

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Assignment #5 – Chapter 5
Please answer these questions to the best of your ability using the information that you gathered from
reading the chapter, along with information from your own work experience.
1. In your own words, what does personnel planning and recruiting entail? Why is personnel
planning an important function of the human resources department with regards to the organization
as a whole? What are three potential negative outcomes that might happen to a company that does
not do this well? Please explain.
2. Thinking like a manager and knowing the advantages and disadvantages of internal versus external
recruiting, tell me which you would prefer to do when hiring. Pick one or the other. Why did you
choose the one you picked? What might be a few advantages and disadvantages of choosing this
policy? Please explain.
3. Please watch the following video on succession planning at Virgin:

a. Why is succession planning so important for Virgin? Explain.
b. Based on the video, what steps has Virgin taken to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership? Do
you believe that this is a good model that can be used at other organizations? Explain your answer.