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    Genre Analysis Introduction Peer-reviewed articles are written by experts generally in a professional community. These articles are reviewed by a number of experts in the same professional field before getting published. Peer-reviewed insures the credibility and quality of the article is reliable for the discourse community. Scholarly articles that are published in a professional community are quite similar to scholarly articles that are not published in a professional community. “The Class Collage”

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    For any writer there are times that we can 't choose the right word at times and at the last second we choose a word that seems right but it 's in the wrong context. As a result, it leaves a wrong meaning to what we are writing. Well the problem is the usage of the "exact words" at the right time. The usage of the exact words helps the writer choose from a variety of words that help clarify or state the writer 's true meaning of his or her writing. Exact words come in many different forms to help

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    Personal Reflection

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    English Comp I have taught me a great deal. This subject has helped improve on some writing skills that I never payed attention too as I began my writing career in middle school. I have improved in a major way in several subjects that can impact a person’s writing in a dramatic way. Evidence from three of my EN113 papers this semester provides evidence that suggest that I have succeeded in improving on my organizational skills, identifying grammar issues, and elaborating and describing events in

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    Reflection Paper

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    I am looking forward to working with you this coming school year. Each Wednesday in class, you will learn about different world religions and how they compare to Christianity. Your class discussions will be lively and Mr. Mackie’s lectures will be informative. Your time in class each week will solely be devoted to learning about different world religions. There will be no English or grammar instruction in class. Our time together will solely be digital and online. Assignments will be sent

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    Annoyance 1: Armadillo Roadkill What is the problem? The problem with an “Armadillo Roadkill” quote is that the writer does not properly introduce the quote to the reader. The reader is not prepared for it. What is a possible solution? Signaling to the reader that the quote is coming. This includes stating who the quote came from and how the reader should interpret it. Problem example: The eye detects a visual rhythm in a landscape setting. “For visual interest use an odd number of plants when

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    because it could give me a chance to cultivate my ability in English. I believe that the purpose of this composition class is to eliminate elementary essay skills and focus on the topic,the development , the organization, and the proper use of MLA style. Through the four times that I have written English essays, I have developed those skills. I was also able to find my strengths and weaknesses in my essays through a reflective self analysis. I’ve noticed that my strengths are to focus on the topic

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    Juno and the Paycock

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    uno and the Paycock “O’Casey’s women in Juno and the Paycock are strong and admirable characters”. Juno and Mary Boyle’s lives aren’t very pleasant in this 1920’s play which is separated into three acts which contain a mixture of both tragic and humorous elements. Juno, the wife of Captain Boyle, is the mother of two children who are in constant need of attention from her. Furthermore, as the play continues this need of attention grows with the facts of financial difficulties

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    Ben Boudreau Professor Butorac English 151 10 May 2010 Synthetic vs. Natural: An Analysis of Costuming Used in Blade Runner Blade Runner written by Scott Bukatman and published in 1997 discusses the making of, and larger issues addressed, in Ridley Scott’s film Blade Runner (1982). Bukatman, an Associate Professor of Film and Media Studies at Stanford University, has written several books on film. His book takes a look at the film formally, ideologically, and even historically. He addresses

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    Monmouth Case Study

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    Monmouth, Inc. - Case Study - Strategy 1) Describe briefly Robertson’s business and the key factors to succeed in it. How well is Robertson doing from an operational standpoint? What KPIs should one consider? Robertson is one of the largest domestic manufacturers of cutting & edge hand tools and a leader in its two main product areas: * Clamps and vises: the company holds a 50% share of a market estimated at $75-million, with a reputation for high-quality and a very strong brand name

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    When I began this course I had heard rumors of the strict and harsh grading, but I brushed them aside, believing that were false. I thought that writing an effective essay was simple: present a thesis and support it with evidence and reason. Despite my beliefs and thoughts, I never imaged that this course would be as challenging as it was. This course forged longs nights of anxiety and stress to meet deadlines. I had many ups and downs through the twelve week course, often struggling with a different

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