Punctuation College Essays Samples For Students

Kindergarten

The original lesson plan can be found in the following link:
Falling Leaves: Kindergarten Lesson Plan. (n.d.). Retrieved March 30, 2013, from http://www.localschooldirectory.com/lesson-plans/id/68

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The lesson plan has objectives and a brief description of the type of activity going to be carried out. In addition, it has a section for the materials needed in the teaching. It also provides a guided procedure on how the learning is going to occur. Finally, it provides a means of assessing the students. From the original lesson plan, a couple of things might be missing in order to make it perfect. In terms of its assessment, at kindergarten ...

Introduction

It is rightly said that English is not just a funny language, but also a vastly tricky language. In each word or sentence, it has its own meaning and significance in its own ways. To understand this fact, the two sentences “Let’s eat, mummy” and “Let’s eat mummy,” there is a presence of comma as punctuation that creates a huge difference in the meaning. Believe it or not, it is only the little comma that can make the difference. In the given sentences, on the one hand, the first sentence implies asking mummy to eat, whereas, on the other hand, the ...

Reflective Essay

Reflective Essay

Introduction

There comes a time when you need to take action and start working on basic skills that will alleviate your writing standards. After being pointed out by my teacher for basic grammar, sentence development, spelling and punctuation mistakes, I knew that I needed to make some changes. In addition, in some of my previous work, my teacher also asked me to work on my creative and descriptive writing skills and make them sharp with regular writing practice. I chose to enrol in the WRTG 101 course after finding out several gaps in my ability to write essays ...

Essay 1: CUTS FOR BAIL

(1)In the past decade, college tuition has risen three times as fast as the consumer-price index and twice as fast as medical care. One of the most important factors driving price at public colleges and universities has been the decline in state support for higher education. With rising tuition and declining state financing, students and families are assuming a growing share of college costs. Tuition revenues now make up about half of public university revenues. And with colleges facing larger pensions, health care and technology costs, the pressure to keep(2) raising tuition is intense.
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1. “Notes on Punctuation” by Lewis Thomas - Summary
The writers use punctuation marks in order to set the tone of the text according to Lewis Thomas. This differs from language to language and there are very few marks in English. It is important to use punctuation so that people do not write in an ambiguous manner. Commas are useful more than any other marks because they have many purposes. They should not be used in great amounts although they add a specific meaning. Lewis thinks that semicolons are important as well because they let the writer express themselves ...

Introduction

The Tale of Genji is among some of the best quoted literature legacies. The tale constructed and written by the famous Murasaki Shikibu is an excellent example of a clean and organized literature work. Murasaki exercises his exclusive artistic talent to create a wide range and styles of punctuation in his essay (Murasaki, 3).
In the Tale of Genji, the writer puts his punctuations in a manner that outranges the vital importance of disambiguating meaning of the writings or sentence. He specifically varies on the types of punctuation along the article to maintain his reader attention throughout the whole text. The ...

Assignment Cover Sheet

200571 Management Dynamics

200571 Management Dynamics

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Individual written assignment – Organisation studies
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650 words (± 65 words)
Submit through vUWS, on or before 5:00PM, of the day of your registered tutorial in Week 5 (26 to 30 March 2012). Optional hard copy submission to your tutor.

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Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” is frequently used as a way to justify the freedom and uniqueness that comes from going down a path that most do not take. It is held up as an example of the way in which taking one’s own path results in positive, beneficial changes in one’s life, and in the way one sees the world. However, while this poem does seem to describe an individual progressing on his or her own path, the poem’s meaning goes far deeper than that. A surface reading reveals the meaning as one about individuality, ...

Basic composition

The Bachelor’s Degree course in Liberal Arts at Excelsior College focuses on proficiency in writing skills. Writing is an essential skill necessary for nearly everybody; good writing skills support educational and occupational success. The course deals with writing basic essays and the process of writing in general. A well-written composition is free from spelling and grammatical errors, and conveys ideas in a clear and concise manner. The organization and structure of a composition is also important, most compositions being divided into suitable paragraphs that are organized in a systematic fashion in order to convey a theme or thesis. These main ideas are ...

John Agard’s, ‘Checking out Me History’ is an intricately written poem pointing out on the observation of the English Curriculum as biased to only white people. In the poem, Agard notes that all the English literature, is written by white people for white people. He reveals that the Curriculum intentionally leaves out, distorts and hides important information about black women and men who similarly deserve to be recognized (Seeto 2009). His analysis portrays the fact that controlling what people learn about their past, controls their thoughts, self- identity, and the present (Seeto 2008).
There are wide varieties ...

A language which does not change during a long period of time is considered to be a dead language. A language that is broadly used by people “is always changing, evolving, and adapting to the needs of its users” (Birner n.d.). The fact that the English language develops and changes significantly during the history proves that this language is alive and active. There are a variety of reasons for the language changes: social, political and economic factors. However, nowadays we frequently witness the changes in language because of the innovations in technology, industry and products. The connection between the ...

The act of communication has changed over the years due to the changes in technology. Advancements in technology over the past decades have affected how people in the society pass information and how they communicate amongst each other. The rules of communication that were applied fifty years ago are no longer applicable in this day and age. The use of mobile phones, computers and laptops has changed the way people communicate in this century. Back in the days, such materials were not available neither had they been invented. Communication between friends and family members had been narrowed down to ...

Introduction

As a writer, I have come to appreciate the exciting and lifting moment when my mind connects with the thoughts of another, through his or her piece of writing, which enriches the my experience of the world and the area of study. Further, it is because I – don’t only – get the opportunity to read the author’s piece, but I also get the chance to explore his or her true intention through the language and the literary devices employed. The overall purpose of the writer, about the piece they are writing, determines the techniques they adopt, as ...

Everyone that I know watches television. It seems these days that it is hard to find anyone who doesn’t watch television on a regular basis. I have a friend who rush home from work in order to make it home on time to watch Survivor. Another friend, who sets time aside each week, making sure she has the night off, just to watch Vampire diaries. I myself have a nightly routine where I watch TV to help me unwind at the end of the night. The question that I begin to pose in my mind is all this TV really healthy?
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Ever wonder how to become a great writer? The answer is quite obvious, reflective writing that is the process wherein a writer can learn from previous works. While I agree with T.D. Jakes in Treetop Instincts about how one should be affected only by good criticism and not by negative criticism, but I would like to add that negative criticism should be viewed in a constructive manner. This is exactly what I have done through this course wherein by paying heed to my professor, Lawanda Dickens’ criticism (both good and bad) I have seen a stark improvement in my writing. I did not ...

“The Tyger” – William Blake

“Haiku” – Matsuo Basho
r-p-o-p-h-e-s-s-a-g-r – e.e. cumings
Over the centuries human civilization has tended to have an exploitative relationship with nature: we plunder the earth for old, precious stone and minerals; we consume grain and fruit, nuts and berries; we kill wildlife – sometimes for food but also for pleasure. Humankind has also meddled in nature – genetically-modified crops are simply the latest example, since before them skilled horticulturalists have for centuries produced hybrid plants for practical or aesthetic purposes. The popularity of zoos and wildlife parks demonstrates our fascination with the other species that inhabit our world. Poets have ...

Introduction

This generation, unlike the previous ones is experiencing a lot of sudden encounters that have been contributed to by various factors, including industrialization and globalization, which are associated with numerous problems including economic catastrophes among others. This means that they have to find out ways of coping with these new happenings so as to survive and fulfill their desires. It is in this case that the necessity for guidance and assistance arises.
In the old generation, people lived in a closed society where few individuals were entitled with the responsibility of ensuring order and set morals were followed. The ...

One of the most popular means of communication and spreading information around the globe is by means of social media. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and many other social media applications have overtaken the means by which people have communicated in the past such as the television, radio, and telephonic conversations. Not that these are not used to the present day, but they have been replaced by the kind of trending communication present only on social media applications. People tend to communicate in short, terse phrases, selective jargon and use different methods to convey a message, which then trends on ...

Part 2- Analysis of Audience, Purpose, and Context

Technical communication is the method of passing scientific, engineering, and other technical information. Therefore, careful analysis of the audience, as well as the purpose and context, is essential since people in different contexts with varied professional identifications can engage in technical communication. Additionally, individuals that are designated as professional writers apply the research techniques during documentation and presentation of technical processes. Regarding the EGR 386w, my audience can change the tone and structure of the document by developing an effective argument.
During the design for practice program, I addressed the expert audience because they are the category of people ...

Review 1: Virtual Machines

Introduction
Conclusion
Is the document motivated by a use case?
The document explains the company’s need in the introduction. The company seeks to create a software but it lacks the proper machines for its development. Hence, the author comes up with suggestions towards solving the problem.

Does Author Clearly Explain Proposed Solution to Problem

Does the Author Clearly Explain How The Proposed Solution Solves The Problem?
Is the Paper Formal or Informal?
The paper follows the formal structure as per the proper tone used in the document. The author directs most of his points towards a learned person or official.

Spelling and Grammar

Can the document be used by ...

Learning to write more effectively is one task that many university students struggle to complete, for a number of reasons. Many of them move through middle and high school learning to write to a particular formula that will help them to pass a standardized assessment that is often necessary for graduation but has almost no resemblance to the sort of writing that they will be expected to do down the road in the professional world. Once those students come to college and find that there are many more ways to write than that cookie cutter formula that they learned ...

Analysis of the Language of New Social Media

Introduction
Recent technological advancements in computers, phones, and internet based communications have become an integral part of people’s lives. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn have attracted million of English-speaking users who communicate and connect via the sites on a regular basis. The use of the internet communication technologies has undoubtedly shaped the way people communicate. Users share their thoughts and photos, organize their social lives, or at the very least have their lives significantly influenced through some form of internet-based interaction. This has had a huge effect not only on the physical interaction but ...

As it regards common grammatical errors and errors of punctuation that appear in my writing, these include misuse of commas, improper use of designating prepositions and pronouns, and awkward syntax. As it concerns my misuse of commas, I often neglect to set off isolated or independent clauses within a sentence which are deserving of the reader’s pause before he or she proceeds within finishing the sentence. My misuse of commas has also produced a few run-on sentences in my writing, which could have been avoided if my commas were appropriately positioned within the text. Following the commas that ...

Pat Mora is an Hispanic-American author. She was born in El Paso, Texas in 1942. While growing up, Mora attended Catholic schools, although her religion is described as “Ecumenical.” (Gale n.p.). She was raised in a bi-lingual family, and her works have been written in Spanish and English. Mora has received many accolades for her writing of children’s literature, which speaks to young Hispanics. Her poem, “Gentle Communion,” reflects her Hispanic heritage, and Catholic upbringing.
One cannot discern by reading the poem, if the persona is male or female. Since the author is female, further gender description, when ...

Sexuality and gender have no place in the modern world, but while reading the work of Diane Seuss and Emily Dickinson, it is clear sexuality and gender are a part of every aspect of life, similar to a universal truth that has no chance of changing any time soon. Poetry has the ability to tell a story through multiple verses, lines, or stanzas. This paper will focus on the works of Seuss and Dickinson, while discussing the formal elements of both poems.
The first poem described is “Still Life with Self-Portrait” by Diane Seuss discusses the painting by Cornelius ...

This article by Kacey Keyko discusses the role of work engagement in the ethical nursing practice. The author highlights that most of the research majorly focus on the relationship between organizational outcome and the engagement while neglecting the ethical considerations in the field of nursing. To address the significance of engagement, the article highlights the conditions necessary to achieve this concept at workplace including safety, availability, and meaningfulness. According to Keyko, nurses must feel safe in their working environment without fear of any harm, and be psychological, emotionally, and physically available (880). The job should also be meaningful in ...

Language assessment

In making the linguistic assessment of CG language, it is important to have knowledge on the standardized English language or rather the most accepted English dialect. There are three major patterns that are important including pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. In making assessment though it is also crucial to have a good understanding of the background of the person to which assessment is being made. This is because people from different background are likely to speak in different dialects of English (Hudley and Mallinson, 2010). These dialects are as a result of the first language influence or influence from the ...

The reviewed document dwells upon the basic rules that are essential for clean and concise academic writing. Generally, these rules are well-known and easy-to-follow; however, I have found a number of recommendations that I did not know, such as some of the rules on capitalization and punctuation, as well as details on the in-text citations in the MLA reference style. Some of suggested points were especially important to review, as they occasionally create difficulties in the process of writing. I find the information on stylistic aspects of writing of particular use, as I often struggle when it comes to ...

The non-verbal communication is an implicit way of delivering a message when the communicator is explicitly using words or not. Non-verbal communications could be intentional or not but ultimately affect interpersonal communication and the quality of work produced in many ways (Alberts Et al.2012). When conducting group meetings to deliberate on how to forge forward with the group project, we constantly communicate; strategize give opinions and inputs to ensure that we are in agreement. Non-verbal communication cues such as facial expressions, the gestures given by various body languages, and variation of voices are of equal importance as the ...

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Writing skills are a must in today’s corporate scenario. Communication is termed as a key element in businesses and jobs these days. However, it has come to light that students belonging to various universities all over the world lack in basic communication and writing skills. The reasons for this can be attributed to a number of causes. My paper will analyze the problem areas in communication faced by students, the need for effective writing skills and my own experience in this field.
Poor writing skills in students is a well ...

Part 1: Revising and Editing

1. Go through each section below and self-evaluate your first draft by checking if you did or did not complete the task.
2. If you did not complete task, give a brief explanation of why.

Revising and Editing Overall Tips

☒ Is your paper double spaced?
☒ Have you printed out a copy to read over?
☒ Did you visually scan your paper for paragraph length? Paragraphs that are either too long or shorter than the others may need some revision.

☒ Have you read your paper aloud to catch errors?

☒ Have you given your paper to a friend/instructor/CLA tutor to review?
Revising
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#YOLO. 10 years ago if someone were to say that phrase you would have no clue what they were talking about. Since the rise of the Internet started in the early 90s, the network population has grown from millions to billions. Social media has become a regular stopping point for most, including actors, activists, government organizations, and the everyday citizen. To me, this raises an important question: Is current social media being used for what it was intended for?
In the article “Small Change, Why the revolution will not be tweeted,” Malcome Gladwell insists that social media be nothing ...

[Critical Discourse Analysis of Transcript]

Introduction

Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) is a branch of etymology that looks to see how and why certain writings influence readers and listeners. Through an examination of the syntax, it means to reveal the 'shrouded philosophies' that can affect a peruser or listener's perspective of the world. Investigators have taken a gander at a wide mixed bag of speech and composed writings – political statements, promoting, standards and regulations – trying to exhibit how message makers use second language (wittingly or not) in a manner that could be ideologically huge.
A hefty portion of the apparatuses utilized as a part of CDA ...

Goals

This paper offers a resource curriculum guide and evaluation rubric for adult beginners at ELS Nashville Centre. This resource curriculum guide will promote successful learning of English at ELS Nashville Centre. The curriculum applies Nashville Standards for ELL (Adult English Language Learners). The ELL will be assessed on a weekly basis to ascertain their performance in English. This curriculum guide will be instrumental in achieving the following goals:
- The curriculum guide offers essential conversation skills such as correction of mistakes, interpretation information, confirmation numbers and seeking clarification.
- The curriculum guide will increase the learners’ understanding of the ...

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Almost everything in our world has such important feature as development. We can say it about person’s skills and abilities in doing something too. According to this, I strongly believe that my personal, writing, and language skills have improved dramatically during our course.
First of all, completing of such tasks as those summaries we wrote prepared me for more serious works. Here I trained my spelling, punctuation, learned how to find the main idea in text and write this down within a few sentences. Next significant thing I did was writing ...

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This essay is going to discuss the five steps of writing process whose mastery will ensure efficient and effective writing at any level for any category as in creative and academic writing. It will begin with the conceptualization of the writing process, which will entail its definition and steps. It will then discuss each step in detail to facilitate proper understanding for an outstanding inscription. We observe that writing has become a very important language literacy skill in the modern world. In the Research and Evaluation Report (2007) titled The Writing Process: ...

Introduction

This paper has discussed the relationship between slangs and the society The paper is based on the argument that people use slangs in order to demonstrate their membership with a particular class or a culture. Slang can be defined as the information language, which is created for a specific purpose. However, slang is not used by all people in a society (Moore, Bindler & Pandich, 2010). Slang is made by people, themselves. Once slang becomes a trend, it is also introduced to other societies. In the modern society, slang is used to express ideas and feelings. It is also used to make a conversation more interesting ...

Legal writing is an important skill for lawyers because the demands of the legal profession will require drafting of briefs, motions and pleadings in defense of their clients. Lawyers must possess effective writing skills to be able to convince the courts to rule in the favor of their clients since most courts render decisions on appeals even without argument. Courts require lawyers to follow their own legal format in the preparation of briefs which must be concise and direct to the point (Karabin 1). Thus, it is essential for all lawyers to be equipped with good communication skills because ...

Whenever one visits most of junior and high schools, and compare it to the same classes a decade ago, they will be definitely lost. Hand-written notes delivered to the teachers in classrooms or written notes between students no longer reflect our classrooms. Instead, students smuggles cell phones into the bathrooms or concealed in the sweatshirt pockets trade high frequency text messages. The use of phones and other technological devices affect the formality in writing, as I will discuss later in the writing.
We only think of essays and emails whenever formal writing is mentioned. However, how often do we ...

Introduction

Writing is important in college because most subjects require that students submit essays on specific subject matters. In addition, college writing prepares us for the future when we begin working as professionals in whatever field we are in right now. However, it is easier to "speak" the words than write them. In fact, words are often taken for granted especially when they are spoken. We do not have to think much about grammar and punctuation because we can often communicate informally with anyone using conversational and everyday English. However, writing is an entirely different thing. Because we can actually " ...

English as a Second Language in Great Britain

English as a Second Language in Great Britain
Assignment Three

Education in Great Britain today has a central hot topic: inclusion. Following the recent growth in immigrant movement towards the UK, British schools are having to implement a broader spectrum of resources than ever before, in order to meet the ever-growing demand of students with English as a second language and it is estimated that there are around 500,000 students with English as a second language in the British educational system today (Barwell, 2004, p329). In Britain, this is known as ‘EAL’ or ‘English as an Additional Language’ and it now takes ...

Since the paper should be centered on the psychoanalytic theory, the introduction giving the biography of Sigmund Freud is potentially unnecessary. In the introduction, the writer should not have expounded the three levels of the brain according to Freud. The second paragraph talking about Plato breaks the follow of the paper that was initiated in the first paragraph. Moreover, the paragraphs have not been arranged chronologically. For instance, the paragraph under the subtopic ‘Ego’ should be placed immediately after the part under the sub topic ‘Id’. A large percentage of the paragraphs lack topic sentences. In addition, a lot of ...

‘To His Coy Mistress’ by Andrew Marvell

My favourite poem in the English canon is ‘To His Coy Mistress’ by Andrew Marvell, written, most scholars agree, around 1649, when Marvell was employed as a tutor to Maria Fairfax, the daughter of Sir Thomas Fairfax, commander-in-chief of the Parliamentary Army during the recent Civil War between the King and Parliament, but only published posthumously. It is a poem that is often found in anthologies, both for schools and colleges, all around the English-speaking world. Marvell wrote many other lyric poems, but most readers know his work only by this poem.
It is my favourite because its imagery and ...