results in paradox and contradictions in identity. It is quite easy in modern Western civilization to believe that I am free. I have so many choices – the choice of where to live‚ what to read‚ what to watch on television or what to engage with on the internet. This kind of freedom however requires a keen awareness of appetite. Without awareness and discernment I would only be a slave of these appetites and not in possession of the power to shape my own ideas and actions. Over a period of time through
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The argumentative essay is an essay in which you argue a point -- an essay in which you prove a thesis. The argumentative essay starts with an introduction. The introduction is the gateway into your paper‚ and it serves two roles. The introduction should grab your reader’s attention and let him or her know what your paper will be about. Your thesis must also let your reader know what your essay will be about. By the time he or she finishes your conclusion‚ the reader should know what you intend
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Your head-teacher has decided to stop all access to the Internet at school. Write a letter in which you try to persuade him or her to change this decision. Dear Mr Sir‚ It has come to my attention that you have banned internet access for all pupils. It is my belief‚ however that this decision is unjust‚ and counter-productive. As I am sure you know‚ the Internet has developed dramatically over the course of the past decade. It has evolved from a basic-communicative tool‚ to the most powerful
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Essay #4: Argumentative Essay Due dates: * First Draft Due: 11/5 * Peer Review Workshop: 11/5 & 11/7 * Final Draft Due: 11/12 Topic: Identify and develop a specific argument based on how social networking affects individuals and their personal relationships. Potential arguments include‚ but are not limited to‚ the following: * Should social networking sites be regulated? How and why? * Do social networking sites make bullying easier? How so‚ and what should be done to prevent
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Deforestation Deforestation is the operation of cut plants and trees because of fuel and architecture expanding and other reasons. Forests are cut down for many reasons. This essay will describe the causes and effects of deforestation‚ and how can we solve this problem. There are many causes of the deforestation. Firstly‚ Agricultural expansion‚ large scale agriculture is the main economic factor behind deforestation. Another factor which is Logging for Timber logging especially illegal logging
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Hate Crimes Meshanda Rolland-Avera COM/172 March 21‚ 2012 Ms. Valery Reed Hate Crimes Hate crimes are many different criminal acts such as vandalism‚ arson‚ assault‚ and even murder. Many hate crimes are based on an individual’s race‚ gender‚ religion‚ age‚ sexual orientation‚ ethnicity‚ and disabilities. Everyone can be potential victims of hate crimes. Anyone from any social class can be considered targets for hate crimes. If you or a group believes in a different religion or speaks a different
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the opposite end on the scale of emotions. Hate. The hate of the families‚ the hate in Mercutio as he dies‚ the hate in Tybalt‚ the hate of Romeo as he leaves Juliet‚ the hate of Juliet towards her parents. Hate. A hate so strong that even the purest love could not break it till blood was spilled. So much hate that people die in the name of love. In Shakespeare’s words‚ “Do with their death bury their parents’ strife” (1.1.8). Shakespeare’s theme of hate is proven with simple words. He speaks through
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Components of Argumentative essay and the use of language After deciding on your thesis and choosing your readings‚ you will now be ready to write you index cards by summarizing‚ paraphrasing and quoting (Portfolio item 3). Synthesizing (will be further explained in week 8) Your index cards will later be organized in a way to form the bigger picture. This is what we call ‘Synthesis’. It is the process of arranging the different pieces to create a mosaic and give it a personal meaning
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Genoice that can be found almost everywhere in the world that really no one is safe from. 1988‚ the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) was founded in Kampala‚ Uganda as a political and military movement with the stated aims of securing repatriation of Rwandans in exile and reforming of the Rwandan government‚ including political power sharing. The RPF was composed mainly of Tutsi exiles in Uganda‚ many of whom had served in President Yoweri Museveni’s National Resistance Army‚ which had overthrown the
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When I first was handed the prompt for the Argument Essay‚ I had multiple conflicting thoughts. For one‚ I thought I was going to be able to easily complete this because I have proven in previous classes that I can formally argue a position. However‚ I have also learned that college and high school have different requirements in many ways. For example‚ for this assignment‚ we had were told to utilize the Toulmin method throughout the essay. Once I learned that I had to use the Toulmin method‚ I
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