III. CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS: Results of Indirect and Descriptive Assessments A. Behavior: Automatic/Self-Stimulatory Antecedent: A.) Hears a loud noise. B.) Smells a potent smell. C.) Has a craving for sweet taste. D.) Lukas is anxious or frustrated or excited. Behavior: A.) He will cover his ears. B.) He will cover his noise and/or move to a different location. C.) He will seek and eat sweet tasting foods. E.) He will spin, jump, and display robotic hand movements. Consequence: A, B, &E.) He
what is considered descriptive writing versus critical writing. While in the presentation of an argument, it may become necessary to use descriptive language to allow for a steady basis upon which to build an argument, descriptive language does nothing beyond list facts and figures. An example of the implementation of descriptive writing in the building of an argument for or against some topic, is a discussion on whether abortion is “moral” or not. If one were to be descriptive, one would list either
Chandell Gabler English 099-22-Intro to College Writing 9:05-10:15 am Professor Braxton-Robinson/Professor Sheffield Assignment: Write a Descriptive Essay describing a storm you have witnessed. The storm I witnessed was Hurricane Sandy. When I first heard of the hurricane I thought it wouldn't be as bad as some people were prediciting, but as the storm approached I certainly changed my mind. As we sat in the house it became very real how bad the storm was going to be. It was scary to
Headnote This two-part exploratory study utilized a social cognitive theory framework in documenting gender portrayals in teen movies and investigating the influence of exposure to these images on gender-based beliefs about friendships, social aggression, and roles of women in society. First, a content analysis of gender portrayals in teen movies was conducted, revealing that female characters are more likely to be portrayed as socially aggressive than male characters. Second, college students
the researcher amid the demonstration of qualitative fieldwork to recall and record the practices, exercises, occasions, and different elements of an observation. Field notes can be written in any form; however, there are two major components: descriptive and reflective information. Field notes are expected to be perused by the researcher as proof to deliver meaning and a comprehension of the culture, social circumstance, or phenomenon being concentrated on. The notes may constitute the entire information
Today care or not to day care that is the question, an article based on a descriptive research. Descriptive studies are used to describe an individual or group through systematic observation. The case studies look at one individual to reveal something about people in general. The article also describes surveys. Which describes a population by looking at various cases it explains physiological states that would be difficult to observe directly. The individuals in this study was randomly selected where
The purpose of descriptive writing is to make our readers see, feel, and hear what we have seen, felt, and heard. Whether we're describing a person, a place, or a thing, our aim is to reveal a subject through vivid and carefully selected details. Each of the five paragraphs below responds, in its own way, to the guidelines in How to Write a Descriptive Paragraph. The writers (three of them students, two of them professional authors) have selected a belonging or a place that holds special meaning
Descriptive Research Methods (Ch. 12) Case Studies: Detailed analysis of a single (or limited number) of people or events. Case studies are usually interesting because of the unusualness of the case (Three Faces of Eve, Mind of a Mnemonist) and/or the detail and apparent insightfulness of the conclusions drawn by the writer (e.g., Freud’s cases such as ‘Little Hans’). The major problem with case studies is the problem of objectivity. The person who is presenting the case usually has some theoretical
riting is exactly what it says it s – writing, rather describing something that you is – writing, rather describing something that you want to talk about. When you are writing a descriptive essay, you, as the writer, are going to create a picture in the reader’s mind It is quite easy to say that, but how does one go about doing it? The first thing to remember is to use all the five senses - touch, smell, sound, taste, and sight – in your essay to portray your description. With the your essay to portray
averaged these will be interval/ratio levels of measurement. The results will represent something specific to the element that is being studied, which influences corporate culture success. This research proposal will be using univariate measures for descriptive statistics. The central tendency will be found in the mean recorded for employee training impact, dress code impact, ethics impact after survey results come in for both times the surveys are taken. Corporate success’s central tendency will be measured
Descriptive Essay Loud explosions were popping off everywhere. Debris was flying up in the smoke covered sky. Gun shots where screaming from every direction whistling by my head, my adrenaline was pumping, I had to stay calm as machine guns fired off and grenades blowing up, you could hear grown men crying. As I ran for cover bullets ricocheted off my helmet; I knew I was in for it, but I could not stop I found a beautiful tree with green and brown leaves at the bottom was a bunch of bushes that
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Question Three Descriptive data The following is a discussion of the descriptive data for the variables systolic blood pressure , diastiloc blood pressure, gender and nationtonal insitute of health hypertension category used to decribe the sample. Within this sample of 50 particpants, the average systolic blood pressure obtained was 135.88. This average takes into consideration all scores obtained within this sample population (Loiselle et al., 2011). If the scores were rearrange from the lowest
the audience attention you must give a clear understanding of your story. A descriptive essay lets you describe in detail what the essay is all about using words that appeal to your sense of smell, hearing, see, touch, and taste. A descriptive essay lets you use words that describes a person, place, or object. When I compare the author’s narrative essay “Are the Rich Happy?” by Steven Leacock and the author’s descriptive essay “Sister Flowers” by Maya Angelou it is clear that there are many similarities
This paper proposes a descriptive model of good leadership behaviors & traits based on the outcome of taking Thoroughgood’s destructive leadership behavior scale and personal results from the Jung Typology Test on personalities. In addition, it briefly describes the characteristics of destructive leadership behaviors and how it can become contagious. More importantly, it highlights the link between a successful leader, and the significance of how well their followers follows. The dynamic between
Descriptive Writing in Literature! November, 01, 2010 Descriptive Writing in Literature! Literature indulges us in a different world by using descriptive writing that paints a vivid picture in our mind. Every author has a different way to accomplish that, but the main purpose is to draw the reader into the desired place and time of the literature. I will compare two poems and one story that capture the imagination by a descriptive writing. First we will take a closer look how these authors
Descriptive Essay A Horrid Memory My sweaty palms ran through-out the thin strands of my hair as I tried to comfort myself for just a single moment. I felt scared, almost terrified as the screams of my nightmare echoed in my ears and made my head throb. Almost never did I have such vivid dreams, and when I did, I never remembered them the next day. Nevertheless, I don't think that I'll ever be able to make amends with my darkest memories and reliving situations that scarred my childhood
TOPIC 1 INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS BASIC CONCEPTS Situation: A journalist is preparing a program segment on what appears to be the relatively disadvantaged financial position of women and the incidence of female poverty in Australia. Several questions may arise, for example: • What is the pattern of female incomes? • How severe is the problem of female poverty and what proportion fall below the ‘poverty line’? • Has their general level of income improved over
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I woke up this morning to the sound of my alarm clock, charming like church bells when it strikes noon. I open my eyes; it’s bright from the early morning sun gleaming through the cracks of my blinds, bouncing off the four walls. As I lay in my bed thinking about today’s chores, they run through my head like a batter just hitting a home run. I finally motivate myself enough to walk down a flight of stairs that feels like a lifetime to go down. A silence breaks through the dusty air that I feel is
Descriptive Essay 1) Definition: Descriptive essay is one of the many types of writing styles that provides a detailed description for a particular person, place, memory, experience or object. Descriptive essay is purposely created so readers can readily imagine its particular subject matter. It focuses on the five senses which are sight, smell, touch, sound and taste. 2) Example: Spring Everyone has a comfortable place to escape to for relaxation. They go there when they need to be
Narrative vs. Descriptive There are many different types of writing styles that are used in everyday literature; in books and magazine articles, scholarly and academic journals. According to Essentials of College Writing, by C. M. Connell & K. Sole (2013), descriptive writing is “defined by painting pictures with words” (chapter 6.4, line 1), while narrative writing is described as “storytelling from the point of view of the narrator” (chapter 6.3, line 1). Narrative writing is more appealing considering
Descriptive Essay September 27, 2014 English 1010 - 85 A Mini Vacation to Atlanta, Georgia Traveling is one of my family’s favorite things to do. The family has visited numerous places throughout the United States, however, none are as memorable as Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta, there are many places to go and sights to see such as: Cola-cola factory, Cabbage Patch Kids Factory, Under Ground Mall, the Zoo, Atlanta Braves Stadium, Six Flags Over Georgia, Stone Mountain Park, and the Atlanta Aquarium
Jade Richards-Butler Professor Jonathon Farris ARTH 100 Descriptive Essay This work resembles a four-legged animal wearing a mask with human features. It is a sculpture in the round created using an additive method. The smooth, highly polished texture and reddish colour of the sculpture give the impression that the material is ceramic. The sculpture’s head displays both human and animal qualities. The ears are positioned symmetrically, slightly off center of the head. They are of a triangular
This article used the appropriate statistical procedures for the study. Using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation allows the researcher to reveal if any correlation coefficients among variables are found. Also, using the path analysis to find the relationships among the variables was a key factor. The sample was significant for the study and the path analysis model because it required a large number of cases and this study had 2,565 participants. The responses from the survey allowed
way to get homeowners to see the value of their property. Many question the reason of the downfall and who does it affect. The one thing we know for sure is that the economic recession has left a big mark on society in the real estate industry. Descriptive statistics The measures of central tendency can be measured by arithmetic mean, median and mode. The most common of the three is the arithmetic mean. Since the United States population has over one million people data collected from a large population
GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNIT 3: DESCRIPTIVE WRITING The Descriptive Writing task in Unit 3 is worth 7.5% of the subject award and is marked out of 20. The mark given for each of the examples provided is supported by comments related to the criteria given in the specification for (i) Content & Organisation; (ii) Sentence Structure, Punctuation & Spelling. A notional grade is indicated in each case, based on the way that the same mark scale for Writing has been used in the past, and consistent with
When faced with an analysis of a situation which deals with a population, an analyzer will incorporate both descriptive and inferential statistics to evaluate his or her results and create a credible conclusion. Descriptive statistics provides information focused on an immediate group of data. After defining what needs to be analyzed, the descriptive statistics will help the analyzer abridge the data to a more meaningful and comprehendible form, which will then provide patterns in his or her research
Normative vs. Descriptive Why Sun Tzu’s moral law could still lead to the destruction of world? The Art of War is one of the most influential military treatises in the world, it precisely details the necessary factors to win a war in just thirteen chapters, which is probably the reason that, even in contemporary history, this book is still considered as the reference or guide in the battlefield. In this way, The Art of War is undeniably a successful battle book, and Sun Tzu a talented strategist
that the morale of the employees is not very high and one can only hope that the information provided by the 78 employees helps to point to why they are feeling this way. The following information will show how the responses were computed using descriptive statistics in the form of tables, charts, measures of central tendency, and variability. Charts In regards to the charts created from the responses to the survey, some inferences can be made and some conclusions can be drawn. One such inference
Several years ago I made a trip to Cape Town South Africa, and it was one of the most memorable trips of my life. The excitement of the unknown grew with each passing hour spent in the air, high above the earth. Though my sons and I had a planned five day excursion, I still couldn’t stop wondering what might still lie ahead. Would it be something about this new culture I was about to experience; or would it be something more, something about me? After clearing customs and retrieving our luggage
Descriptive policy analysis on Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Introduction and Background Many young people in Zimbabwe cannot find employment. This has become particularly acute since the onset of the Zimbabwean economic crisis in the late 1990s. The rate of youth unemployment with regard to both formal and informal sectors of the Zimbabwe economy stood at 19 percent for females, 11 percent for males (Chakanya, 2008). This has left a huge problem to policy makers to come up with policies specifically
Riordan Manufacturing: Descriptive Framework Paper COM408 Riordan Manufacturing: Descriptive Framework Paper Introduction Since its inception 1991, Riordan Manufacturing has been a leading global plastics manufacturing agent. Cornering the markets of plastic production in the medical, aircraft, beverage and appliance markets, the organization is always seeking innovative ways to improve and expand its operation. It leadership team understands the importance
these images, but it also makes me think of a sacred space, a place for quiet reflection. These two different accounts of the same phenomena create a unique experience that can be further explained through phenomenological discourse through the descriptive critical method. This morning, I’m probably running late because of who I am as a person, and after anxiously checking the digital display every 30 seconds, finally getting on the trail will be a relief. In the panicked moments before it arrives
Descriptive Analysis Paper My descriptive analysis comes from a painting that reflects a train wreck that happened in Blackshear, Georgia. The canvas is displayed at the Pierce County Courthouse, under a secure glass. The painting was donated by a local family and it bears a small signature, however the original artist remains unspecified. The portrait serves as a continuous memento of the events that transpired on that day, the lives that were lost, and the history that was made. Yet, I also gain
REPORT ON DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH DESIGN: SURVEY & OBSERVATION Submitted By- Under Guidance Of- Roll No- 31 to 40 (SD-1) Prof. Maninder Singh Neha Mittal Neha Vij Pooja Rehani Priyank Agrawal Introduction To Research Design Introduction To Descriptive Research Design Descriptive Research Design Advantages
i Research on Prescriptive Grammar and Its Comparison with Descriptive Grammar ii Abstract In English linguistics, there are two approaches which are opposite to each other theoretically: prescriptive grammar and descriptive grammar. These two grammars were born in different historical conditions, and the application rules involved in has been still under the dispute through the development of English linguistics. It is significant to study the development trend and application in English
Descriptive Essay Rough Draft There are many different ways to eat chicken. You can eat it grilled, roasted, with vegetable, with rice, the list goes on and on, but my favorite way to eat chicken is fried. Fried chicken is one of my favorite dishes to eat, especially when it comes with mashed potatoes and gravy. Something about the crispiness of the chicken paired with the creaminess of the mashed potato that makes the two a perfect pair. Along with the meal, I would often drink some Coca Cola to
Chateau Lake Louise There is something very soothing about looking out over Lake Louise. The reflections from the sky are as smooth as glass. The serenity and peacefulness of the area is unmatched by any other. These are the things I experience when at the lake. The fun and love shown by other couples and friends, makes it a very romantic place to me. I can just sit in a quiet room and close my eyes and listen in my mind the calming moving water coming up against the shoreline. If I was asked
Through the use of descriptive language, Frederick Douglass explains the cruelty and harsh conditions slaves faced at various points in their live. He gives detailed accounts of different scenes that he experienced or witnessed during his life as a slave. By the end of these introductory chapters, the reader has a good visual of the daily struggles of a slave, what they were punished for and how they were punished. From Douglass’ use of descriptive language, the audience witnesses a few cases of
Mary Ann Bellinger Eng 121 Instructor McKoy -Taylor Descriptive essay My First Cruise I remember like it was yesterday the year I decided to take my first vacation without the kids. My fiancé and I went on a week long cruise to Mexico. Neither one of us had ever been on a cruise so it was a new experience for the both of us. We needed to be in New Orleans for departure so we drove the six hours from Jonesboro, Arkansas to New Orleans, Louisiana. My fiancé and I used this time to
Name: Nicolas Nicolaci Class: Academic Writing for Non-Native Speakers 19, September 2013 The historical turn The evening of December 20th of 2000, it was the finals last game of the year, Vasco da Gama against Palmeiras, both Teams were good they played the first game in Rio de Janeiro and they tied 0 x 0 was a nice game both teams nervous they didn’t give space for the other team to attack, they were guarding for the second game. In the second game I was in my house with all my family eating
are hourly or salaried etc…. This information is helpful to any organization because it can give them an idea of where they are and help them come up with a plan for the future. Sincerely, Iesha Babers Research Specialist References Descriptive Statistics, The Basics (Stephanie, 2010). Probability and Statistics (2005). Book: Probability and Statistics (4th ed.). Pearson: Publishers.
two different methods of writing styles. E.B. White utilizes a nostalgic reflective descriptive piece, whereas Brady uses a more sarcastic narrative. Arguably both writers do a great job in their story telling skills. Both stories are respected and pleasing, yet similar but different at the same time. The authors’ choice of writing style is what gives one story more of an advantage to the other. Though descriptive and narrative essay have identical intent – to tell the reader a story- narratives are
Descriptive Analysis Paper Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900) Rainy Season in the Tropics, 1866 Oil on Canvas, 213.8 x 142.9 cm Frederic Edwin Church is one of the most significant painters of the Hudson River School whose greatest works inspire awe about natural wonders. One of his famous works “Rainy Season in the Tropics” (1886), oil on canvas, is currently part of the Mildred Anna Williams Collection at The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, USA. This work presents the enormous
Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Paper Terrance Douglas, Katie Faiman, Marika Schlindwein, Christyl Schoultz, & Samantha Sisk PSY/315 February 3, 2013 Dr. Deborah Suzzane Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Paper Have you ever noticed that we just keep moving forward? There are countless, unseen individuals who make this happen each day, but how do they operate? How do they accomplish all of this? We live in a complex world. Behind the scenes, researchers are
In my descriptive narrative, argumentative, and literary analysis essays there were numerous instances that the expository strategies were noticeable. The most common types of strategies discovered were development by example , development of division and classification and lastly casual analysis. In my descriptive narrative the most common expository strategy is development by example. In my descriptive narrative I was explaining a personal experience that initially led to a broad accusations
through his feet. Sand is a loose granular material made of tiny pieces of different rocks and minerals. Sand grains can be between the size of 0.0625 mm to 64 mm and can come in an array of colors including white, black, green and even pink. Some descriptive words to describe sand, is moist, wet, earthy, rich, granular and gritty, as described in Foss ' “Beach Sand.” While stepping on the sand, you can feel each tiny particle of different types of rocks, slide through your toes like water. Sand can
Lucy Aldagamseh ENC1101 M/W 1:30 Descriptive essay Lucy Aldagamseh ENC1101 M/W 1:30 Descriptive essay It was about two years ago when I got to visit my favorite place on earth, or at least I thought it was. Around the house, it 's either as silent as mice or the halls are spread with laughter. It was around nightfall, when I heard loud talking on the phone. I trotted down a flight of seventeen steps and accompanied my younger sister, who was also curious, towards the high-sounding
A qualitative methodology was employed to provide descriptive information about families’ decision-making experiences, with both phenomenological and grounded theory approaches used to examine data generated through semi structured interviews. Both the descriptive and summative information provide a framework for understanding and integrating the complex factors that shape family experiences throughout the decision-making process. The results reflect a family-centered view of the process of decision-making