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    often simply text, but rather communicated with visuals or comics in order to engage a broad audience. For example, see the figure on the right. This style of gathering information mimics a discussion because each user feeds off the ideas that are already present. This allows the research to dabble briefly in a large number of

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    GPS Essay In the second semester of my sophomore year, I have been able to pass all my classes. I also finished taking the AP exam for my AP European History class. During this semester I have grown as a student in my skills for academic success in computer science; we made webpages using HTML and CSS language. I have also grown in my ability to communicate ideas by presenting a Prezi slideshow to my English class and classmates; the presentation was about a book we read in class in our

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    Vanni Fucci Professor Alighieri Freshman Foundations 100 28 September 1308 Dante's Francesca and Paolo: "She Loves You, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" In Canto V of The Inferno, Dante offers what seems to be a sympathetic portrait of two medieval lovers caught and condemned after re-enacting a passionate scene from Arthurian Romance. A modern reader might well find the story of Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta moving, especially when the narrator himself swoons with pity at the canto's end. It is

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    Citing is mainly used to avoid plagiarism, but a writer should always cite sources in an essay and in presentations because they need to ‘acknowledge the use of other people’s work’. (McMillan, 2010: 192) Citing a source is important as it helps a reader to ‘understand how [an] argument was assembled and what influenced [the writers] thinking’ (McMillan, 2010: 192) which helps a reader to form an opinion on the work. (McMillan, 2010: 192) Citing demonstrates the writer’s knowledge of relevant sources

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    French Revolution and the Arab Spring Essay Essay Prompt: To what extent does the French Revolution reflect the recent conflicts seen within the Arab Spring? Note: Consider the following themes: * Short-term and long-term causes * Popular Revolts * Voice of the People – leaders, writings, media and symbols * Shifts in Power * International Interventions * Religious Repercussions Research links/News Articles: Middle East Region - http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0

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    Unlike APA and MLA format, AMA format has no strict guidelines to follow when it comes to formatting your paper. "Unfortunately, the AMA Manual of Style is not explicit in its discussion of format"(Moore). It is best to consult with your teacher on their specific expectations for formatting your paper. After reviewing many papers written in AMA style and going over guidelines implemented in them, the following information was recommended. Your entire document should be double spaced with one inch

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    Improvements as a Writer and Thinker Reflecting as a writer and thinker I have noticed tremendous improvements in my work. My whole thought process and way of viewing topics has changed, giving me a better understanding when I write. In the beginning of the term I ran into many problems in College Writing I for instance, I was not too familiar with writing in MLA format and struggled reaching the page count. I found myself to procrastinate when papers were assigned making my anxiety levels increase

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    Throughout this semester I have improved immensely through my writing. At the beginning of the semester I didn’t understand what MLA format was, where to place commas, how to cite a source, or how to make a works cited page. As you can see literature wasn’t really my forte. Throughout the semester I have slowly seen my writing grow and improve. Although the writings continued to become more complicated, I have many examples on how I improved throughout this semester. Demonstrating critical reading

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    to kill his opponent or let him live. The Vestal Virgins are seen with their thumbs pointed down, which was the order to kill him. Despite living centuries after the gladiatorial battles in the coliseum, Jean-Leon Gerome, known for his realistic style, is able to realistically portray this brutal scene of a gladiator battle and the values of Roman culture through the use of techniques such

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    The MLA and APA are two styles that have many similarities but the two styles also have many differences in format and in the way the sources are citied. Both styles very are similar in many ways, but are used for different subjects for example APA is predominately used in the social sciences studies ,while MLA is predominately used for liberal arts and humanities Both MLA and APA keep to twofold divided pages, have a 12-point textual style, and 1-inch margins on all sides. An APA format paper comprises

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