Philosophy. An Essay. Two more weeks at university and another semester is about to end. Stress levels are running rampart and the trending college topics by mouth, Twitter, Facebook and social media platforms everywhere is “I got to write a paper.” I’m singing the same tune with a twist, “what do I write about?” With 14 weeks of instruction under my belt, my philosophy teachings about the Western Mind should have provided enough knowledge to write a decent four to five page essay. An essay that should provide proof (for a grade) that I have read, digested and somewhat understood what was eloquently printed between the pages of a 500 plus page text book.
HIST 3071: Louisiana History Dr. Alecia P. Long Fall 2013 Instructions for Exam 1, Essay Portion: You can score up to 50 points on this essay. The objective portion of the exam, which will be administered during the class period on September 24, will account for the other 50 points of Exam 1. These essays will be turned in along with the student’s completed objective section on Tuesday, September 24. NOTE: NO LATE ESSAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A DOCUMENTED EXCUSE OF THE TYPE DELINEATED UNDER LSU’S PS-22 (SEE THE SYLLABUS). THOSE EXCUSES MUST BE OFFICIALLY DOCUMENTED AND VERIFIABLE AND MUST BE SUMBITTED ALONG WITH A COMPLETED ESSAY WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE EXAM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CREDIT.
Five of the Elements for APA Writing Carla Duke, Michelle Cousins, Carey Lacks, Esther De La Torre Com/172 October 25, 2012 Donald Goss I. American Psychological Association, also known as APA is a specific style of writing. APA format requires a specific use of style and format. This presentation will describe a few key elements in the APA writing format. It is imperative that students have a good understanding of the writing style because they will use the format for all academic writing throughout the years to come. All professors at the University of Phoenix require the essays and research to be in the APA format.
This source gave most of what I would need to compose my research paper. This source gave information on Nikki Giovanni’s background and categorically dissected her poem “Ego- Tripping”. In doing so, I learned a plethora of historical facts along the way. I will be able to approach any angle of my paper having this source as a reference. Not only will I use this source in writing my paper, but it will also be used as a frequent teaching tool as I continue my education.
AP Lang 1 ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION SYLLABUS FOR 2009-2010 Course Overview and Objectives The AP Language and Composition course is designed to prepare students to read and write on a college level developing skills that will ultimately prepare students for the Advanced Placement Language and Composition Exam given in May. This exam consists of three timed essays and timed multiple choice questions based on readings from various periods and genres. Preparation for this exam will “engage students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts and become skilled writers who are able to compose for a variety of purposes”.1This is a rigorous course where students will be reading and
University of Phoenix Material Thesis Statement and Informal Outline Worksheet In this course, you will write a 700- to 1,400-word Personal Responsibility Essay, due in Week Five, which includes the following: • Definition of personal responsibility and what it means to you. • Explain the relationship between personal responsibility and college success. • Include a preliminary plan to practice personal responsibility in your education. This week, using the Center for Writing Excellence resources, provide the thesis statement and informal outline for your Personal Responsibility Essay assignment, due in Week Five. Thesis Statement: Personal Responsibility is taking charge of one’s own learning without blaming or pointing the fingers at others.
2. Explain ways you expect to use persuasive writing in your university career and in your professional and personal life. While attending Strayer University I expect to be using persuasive writing by writing papers for my classes. I will be writing papers to convince the professor that I have obtained, and learned the information that has been given on a particular subject. In my professional life I will be using persuasive writing in writing a business proposal or an HR structural proposal.
Having the ability to think critically can affect how students do in their classes and their careers. By requiring students to take literature and composition, they are given the opportunity to learn how to be critical thinkers. Having the ability to clearly and rationally understand the logical order of medical and scientific research papers is an important skill to have when studying in the area of biomedical sciences. Independently thinking about and reflecting on the various topics presented to them throughout their education is an important skill. Learning to be a critical thinker with the vast array of material presented throughout university is an important skill for all students.
Learning Activity: The Writing Process YOUR NAME HERE American Sentinel University Learning Activity: The Writing Process (1) Discuss the steps needed to effectively write an essay. Name all the steps illustrated in your text or research, discuss each thoroughly and explain the importance of each. Be sure to identify the purpose and need for each step in your paper. According to “Successful College Writing” by Kathleen T. Mcwhorter, the writing process is made up of five parts; Prewriting to Find and Focus Ideas, Developing and Supporting Your Thesis, Drafting Your Essay, Revising Your Essay, and Editing and Proofreading Your Essay (Figure 6.1 pg. 116) The first step, “Prewriting to Find and Focus Ideas”, is where the writer decides on a topic on which to write about.
University of Phoenix Material Thesis Statement and Informal Outline Worksheet In this course, you will write a 700- to 1,400-word Personal Responsibility Essay, due in Week Five, which includes the following: • Definition of personal responsibility and what it means to you. • Explain the relationship between personal responsibility and college success. • Include a preliminary plan to practice personal responsibility in your education. This week, using the Center for Writing Excellence resources, provide the thesis statement and informal outline for your Personal Responsibility Essay assignment, due in Week Five. Thesis Statement: If I am not responsible then I will not succeed, I am to be held accountable for my own actions because to be successful I must be in control and I can’t be forced to do what I don’t want Informal Outline: Introductory Paragraph: The definition of responsibility is the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something.