Conflict Always Involves Choices Draft 2
“Conflict always involves choices” George Vasilopoulos
Statement of Intention:
For my context piece on “Conflict always involves choices”, I have chose to write a speech. I have adopted the persona of a science university professor (Professor John) and I am speaking to the new class of undergraduate science students on their first day of university. These students were specifically chosen as they come from a vast background and will go on to affect many aspects of our society; they will one day be the decision makers, and so I felt it was important that they understood the various ways we can deal with conflict and make decisions. I did this by explaining different scenarios in history where individuals had to make tough decisions that, as it turned out, affected the world. As a university professor, I chose to use formal language in the speech, but also made sure to acknowledge and interact with the audience where possible. The aim of the piece is to explore the potential applications of dealing with situations in a pragmatic way and dealing with situations in a morally ideal way. It is also to inform the university students that they have a responsibility with their future gained knowledge and that they should use it for the betterment of the community, rather than for it to be taken advantage by others higher in the social hierarchy. Good morning young ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to what will be an exciting year for you all and I also commend all of you for choosing science as your undergraduate subject for this year. I am Professor John and today I will be discussing with you the importance of choices. More specifically, the role of science and the ones who control its power. This, ladies and gentleman, relates directly to all of you, the future generation of people in the scientific field. The knowledge of science, I believe, is the most powerful asset anyone can hold. This is because, one who has knowledge that could potentially change
Statement of Intention:
For my context piece on “Conflict always involves choices”, I have chose to write a speech. I have adopted the persona of a science university professor (Professor John) and I am speaking to the new class of undergraduate science students on their first day of university. These students were specifically chosen as they come from a vast background and will go on to affect many aspects of our society; they will one day be the decision makers, and so I felt it was important that they understood the various ways we can deal with conflict and make decisions. I did this by explaining different scenarios in history where individuals had to make tough decisions that, as it turned out, affected the world. As a university professor, I chose to use formal language in the speech, but also made sure to acknowledge and interact with the audience where possible. The aim of the piece is to explore the potential applications of dealing with situations in a pragmatic way and dealing with situations in a morally ideal way. It is also to inform the university students that they have a responsibility with their future gained knowledge and that they should use it for the betterment of the community, rather than for it to be taken advantage by others higher in the social hierarchy. Good morning young ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to what will be an exciting year for you all and I also commend all of you for choosing science as your undergraduate subject for this year. I am Professor John and today I will be discussing with you the importance of choices. More specifically, the role of science and the ones who control its power. This, ladies and gentleman, relates directly to all of you, the future generation of people in the scientific field. The knowledge of science, I believe, is the most powerful asset anyone can hold. This is because, one who has knowledge that could potentially change