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UFS101 ASSESSMENT 1 REFLECTIVE WRITING T.L TEBELI -2015062181 UNIT 1-TECHNOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY 1. PLAGIARISM: Is copying other people`s work and present it as yours 2. Five databases that you can use to look for resources at the university? • Catalogue(kovsiecat) • Electronic resources • Kovsiescholar • Library • Open access 3. Four reasons why we need to reference work from authors? • Avoiding plagiarism can be done by referencing .This means when you reference you acknowledge the work of…

Summary of 7 Major Misperceptions About the Liberal Arts When it comes to the discussion about liberal arts degrees, most people in today’s crippling economics believe that it’s a luxury degree, that only the “rich” can afford to obtain, or an education meant for those who want to become involved with politics. Others also believe that those who major in liberal arts will be less likely to make a career of it and view America subordinate against other countries. In his article “7 Major…

School Bells (The Later Years) Freshman year was stressful I had literally no time to do anything because I tried to take take on way too many things and be active in everything. I did literally every sport our schooled offered and also Every FFA event and my schedule was super packed and I was the Freshman so I was kind of mine blown trying to keep up and there was the fact that we were the young guys and smaller than everyone else and I also didn't take any easy classes Freshman year because I…

This election is monumental for shaping the future of our nation. When I win, I will be faced with many important and pressing issues. As your president, I will work hard to solve them. I believe that the five most important issues facing our country today is immigration, gun control, terrorism, education, and health care. I believe the most important issue in America today is terrorism. America faces a multitude of detrimental threats from terrorist groups all over the world, including the…

Why go to College ? Why do you need college to be successful ? Why is college so expensive ? These type of ideas about college have haunted me for so long and for a long time I fought a mental battle between going to college and not going. I dreaded the idea of going to college and thought that I didn't need it. I knew that senior year that everyone wanted to know what your major is and the name of the college that we would attend in the fall of next year when we graduate. I had hated it when…

I moved from Indonesia to America approximately ten years ago. My mother’s motive to bring my older brother and I to America was to attained a higher quality of education aiming for prosperity and life of ease. It was definitely a struggle because we didn’t come from a wealthy family, along with my mom being a single mother combined, it results in a financial barrier to achieve the expected goal. Additional to that, our family were denied when we applied for citizenship, but were granted with…

“What is the American dream and is it achievable today?” The American Dream is “that dream of land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” (James Adams) James Adams definition of “The American Dream” is believed to be still be achievable today. This belief can be proven true in multiple ways. The American Dream has changed dramatically over the years but can still be achieved through higher…

Attending college could be somewhat stressful and expensive. It can also be bitter sweet. You often think about the cost of attending. How much will the tuition be and will my parents be able to afford it. Yes some colleges are expensive to attend but nevertheless there are many type of ways you can pay for college. You can apply for scholarships, apply for college grants, have good ACT scores, have college work study, get federal student loans, and private student loans. There are so many…

Ever since reading The Science of Evil by Simon Baron-Cohen, I have been fascinated by psychological disorders and their neurological bases. This passionate curiosity has driven me to delve into the scientific literature pertaining to the subject of abnormal psychology and its origins in the brain. Admission to the Emerging Scholars program would afford me the opportunity to expand my knowledge of the subject and gain useful research experience. The chance to participate in undergraduate…

As my senior year comes to an end, the life of a college student will soon begin. Over the years I have encounter various challenges, but out of all the challenges I have face, one has been frequently happening. My status as a Daca/Dreamer student makes my financial process more difficult to get. When it comes to applying for scholarships that require you to be a U.S citizen it causes a limitation for me to apply for it. There are plenty of scholarships out there that pertain to me but half of…