ARGUMENTS VS EXPLANATIONS EXPLANATIONS An explanation is a group of statements that try to show how or why something is or will be the case. Specifically‚ we use an explanation when we try to explain what makes a claim true. The event or the phenomenon in question is usually accepted as a matter of fact. Explanations do NOT prove why something is the case. Every explanation is composed of two parts: The explanandum (a statement that describes the event that is supposed to be explained)‚ and
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How well do you think standardized test measure your abilities? There are plenty of questions of whether or not standardized test can measure your abilities for life‚ but one answer remains firm in my perspective: Standardized test cannot measure one’s achievement in the qualities such as the ability to think critically or someone’s human traits that are so important when it comes to real life skills. Therefore‚ I do not think that a standardized test can measure one’s ability. As there are more
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In academic writing‚ an argument is usually a main idea‚ often called a “claim” or “thesis statement‚” backed up with evidence that supports the idea. In most college papers‚ one needs to make some sort of claim and use evidence to support it. One’s ability to do this will separate a good paper from other papers. We use argument in everyday life to convince somebody of my ideas or opinion‚ convince our teachers we deserve a better grade. A better argument is accomplished if no emotion is involved
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DNA testing has overthrown the way police collect evidence in a number of criminal cases‚ especially rape and murder and consequently had a large impact on many past cases. However there are many disadvantages to DNA testing‚ such as a challenge of accuracy‚ the costs of DNA testing and the possible misuse of DNA. The prospect of a national DNA database in Australia has been heavily criticised with complaints of invasion of privacy and stigma against those with terminal diseases. Deoxyribonucleic
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Research Proposal and Proposal Review Part 1: Research Proposal The Research Proposal is a formal paper in which the learner is given the opportunity to propose a research study to investigate a relevant health care topic of interest. You do not need to carry out the study. The Research Proposal should demonstrate understanding of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge. The 10-12 page double-spaced paper (excluding title and reference pages) should integrate the course reading
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Research Proposal Teachers and Administrators Experience the Loss of Licensed Librarians in Schools This paper will layout the basis for a research proposal seeking to find the perceptions of teachers and administrators of the loss of licensed library teachers in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). It will lay out the problem‚ place the study within a defined paradigm‚ and give a brief literature review of related research. Once a context for the study had been defined‚ the study itself will
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effectiveness of a substance. Scientists use animal testing for household products‚ cosmetics and medical purposes. Using animals to test household products and cosmetics is not necessary but when it comes for medical purposes‚ it is crucial. Even then‚ experts argue that animal testing for medical purposes lead to wrong ideas and provide unreliable data. Other experts say that most of today’s vaccines and medicine come from animal experimentation. Animal testing should continue for medical purposes. Over
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Journal of Business‚ Economics & Finance (2012)‚ Vol.1 (2) Manni and Ibne Afzal‚ 2012 EFFECT OF TRADE LIBERALIZATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A CASE OF BANGLADESH ECONOMY Umme Humayara Manni1‚ Munshi Naser Ibne Afzal1 1 Universiti Brunei Darussalam‚ Faculty of Business‚ Economics and Policy Studies‚ Brunei. ABSTRACT The objective of this paper is to assess the impact of trade liberalization on Bangladesh economy between the periods 1980 to 2010. This research analyzes
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Research Proposal Tony Franco‚ Anita Badejo‚ Annie Petroian Malhami‚ Brenda Baillargeon‚ Christina Hyett‚ Kenneth Haynes RES/351 June 11‚ 2012 Dr. James Gartside University of Phoenix Research Proposal In recent years‚ the amount of media coverage surrounding assisted suicide‚ or euthanasia‚ has increased. The term evokes a multitude of emotive responses. The Royal College of Nursing completed research on the issue of euthanasia initiating change in their policy of opposition to euthanasia
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PROPOSED TITLE: THE BUSINESS PLACEMENT STUDENT: A DYING BREED? A CASE STUDY AT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UNIVERSITY TITLE The Business Placement Student: A Dying Breed? A Case Study xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx University INTRODUCTION Work-based learning at higher education level has long been a feature of UK higher education; for example‚ in the 1950s‚ the National Council for Technological Awards advocated that undergraduate programmes in engineering and technology should incorporate planned periods
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