What is the Writing process?The writing process is what you will need to go by when writing for essays and future classes.I have included a few tips throughout this template to help you get started. • You will need to identify the components of a basic sentence.• You will need to be able to identify the four most serious writing errors.• Define subject-verb agreement.• Identify common errors in subject-verb agreement.• Recognize regular and irregular verbs• Use regular and irregular verbs correctly in basic sentences.…
Before diving directly into the article from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) titled Governments to Report Liabilities Connected with Their Obligations to Clean Up Pollution (2006), one must first take a step back and take time to read, comprehend, and take to heart exactly what this organization stands for. Taken directly from their main web page under the tab labeled Education, the first thing seen in big, bold, blue letters is, “Due Process: The GASB Is Listening” followed by a definition of what listening means, “to hear with thoughtful attention”. When researching a little more into the GASB, it is easy to see how crucial listening truly is for them in order to fully accomplish their mission, which is basically to fully, and carefully consider all issues in regards to the protection of their constituents.…
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a diagnoses for individual with a group of complex disorders of brain development. This disorder is characterized in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 68 children are diagnosed as being on the spectrum, with boys being four to five times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. As there is no cure for autism, research is on-going to help children and families to decrease the negative effects autism has on those with the diagnoses and this includes studies on medications. In the article, Cognitive Effects of Risperidone in Children with Autism and Irritable Behavior, the effects of the popular drug Risperidone is tested on children on the autism spectrum who also have irritable behaviors, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or disruptive behavior disorders. The focus is on what question the authors are trying to answer by doing this research and what hypothesis is being tested and the concepts that were applied in this process. Other important aspects of this study include the statistical analysis employed in this studies, the variables used and the possibility more and/or different variables may have been used to enhance the outcome of the study. As with any statistical research study, there are going to be limitations. The fact that autism affects so many people, the better understanding we can gain about possible medications and therapies will be helpful to families and educators of people on the autism spectrum.…
She hopes to obtain a different position in her company in 1 to 2 months.…
On April 18, 2003 after a long investigation, Scott Peterson was arrested after a single piece of hair found in a pair of pliers on Mr. Peterson's boat were identified as belonging to Laci Peterson. In his possession were four cell phones, approximately $15,000.00 in cash, multiple credit cards belonging to various family members, and a shovel. Mr. Peterson had dyed his hair blonde and grew facial hair to change his appearance. He was charged with first degree murder of his wife Laci and second degree murder of his child Conner.…
When reading literature the author tries to establish emotion, satire, tone, and farce as well as other feelings and thoughts. When an author writes a poem they try to establish a feeling making the reader feel as if they are involved in the work being produced weather is be happy, sad, funny, or scary.…
The first step is pre-writing. Prewriting is basically thinking: first you choose a topic to write on, than you listen to your work, after that you brainstorm ideas, etc… This step helps to get the creative thought flowing; also identifies who, what, where, when, and why. Free-writing and idea mapping are ways to start thinking about the main topic, and also allows the writer to find how they can relate with the topic. Once the writer has an idea on what they want to write about, he or she should begin outlining the structure of their ideas.…
Compute Marie's taxable income for 2012, assuming she is single and claims two dependent children. Her adjusted gross income is $70,000, and she has itemized deductions of $9,000.…
In 1994, the New York City Police Department adopted a law enforcement crime fighting strategy known as COMPSTAT (COMPuter STATistics). COMPSTAT uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map the locations of where crimes occur, identify “ hotspots”, and map problem areas. COMPSTAT has amassed a wealth of historical crime data. Mathematicians have designed and developed algorithms that run against the historical data to predict future crimes for police departments. This is known as predictive policing. Predictive policing has led to a drop in burglaries, automobile thefts, and other crimes in some cities.…
At some point in our lives we all ask the same generalized questions; whether it be out loud, or mentally. As a returning student one of the common topics is the brain. How do the different parts work? How do we learn? Why do I learn differently than you? I have yet to find all of the answers, but thankfully, Gardner has broken down the seven intelligences within the brain that can stimulate and support different ways we, as humans, accept and retain the knowledge we come into contact with daily.…
YieldMore is a small agricultural company that produces and sells fertilizer products. The company operates through its headquarters in a small town in Indiana. Outside its headquarters, there are two large production facilities—one in Nebraska and one in Oklahoma. Furthermore, YieldMore employs sales force personnel in every state in the U.S. to serve its customers locally.…
1. For each of the following, indicate which is a variable and which is a constant:…
The most important reason to follow a structured writing process is to make the writing clear and understanding for the audience. Structure is opportune in several ways that are both time saving as well as just plain out easy to work with. Structure lays the paper out for the writer in a clear and uncomplicated to work with manner. Having the paper already laid out is a colossal time saver. The time saved is very useful, because it gives the writer the opportunity to take that time and spend it on the contents of the paper rather than the lay out. Structure allows the reader to definitely comprehend the writing. Using structure compels organization in the papers, which has numerous effects. Having structure prevents writers from distressing how to include their ideas into their writing and allows them to arrange their ideas in a predetermined area of the piece of writing. The structure produces an exceptional amount of time that would have been wasted, and the extra time can be spent on refining the writing.…
Search for the answers to the following scavenger hunt questions by exploring OLS and your student website on eCampus, or by reviewing the Week 1 Read Me First and OLS readings on the UNIV/100 Materials page.…
Use this worksheet to take notes about the articles you find when researching for Week 2 Assignment 1: University Library Search. Fill out each section of the tables for Article 1 and Article 2. You can also save a blank copy of this worksheet and use it to properly cite your sources when you write research papers for your future courses.…