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crafting something that does not make the reader fall into utter boredom. In my opinion, I feel that my writing has come to a place where I can comprehend the prompt, although only after several hours of reading it repeatedly and write a coherent essay. However, it has not been the easiest journey to get to this point as English is my second language.…

The following reflection is based upon the following articles that intrigue me to become successful from the textbook “How to be a Master Student 6th edition”. Most of the articles that are going to be mentioned are strategies that I believe will benefit my own life and future. The first article that I selected is called “Classroom civility – what’s in it for you” in the introduction chapter of the textbook pages 15-16. A key concept that’s highlighted in this article is to participate fully in…

large part of how we feel about life is shaped by the emotions we have had and expect to have and that feeling too (probably) is an emotion or a combination of them,” (Nozick, pg. 87). From this Chapter, we were give three conclusions, but for this essay I will only focus on two. Conclusion 2: Emotions are not just feelings Conclusion 3: Human beings are better off with emotions than if they were lacking emotion, like Spock. I will select specific premises from Chapter 9 that will support the…

Discuss the Writer’s Main contention and tone ( in your answer you should identify the type of text, the significance of the author, the context in which the text is created/published, the authors main contention and who they wish to persuade ‘Time To Attack Graffiti’ which was published on January 21st of 2002 and written by Leonie Burke who is the opposition spokesperson for the local Bracks Government and a member of the legislative Assembly for Prahran. This gives gives her the position to…

This writer’s statement will be exploring the structural techniques of a persuasive argument and a review. This written statement will discuss the purpose and context of each text as well as evaluate how both texts challenge their audiences through the use of numerous persuasive devices. This writer’s statement will also analyse the targeted audience of each text. These texts were both presented in a different format. Though the persuasive text was conveying an opinion and the review promoted a…

When reading Chapter 2 of the book The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking by Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird, there were several fascinating concepts that I had not considered before. Probably the most potent statement that the authors made that I had not heard of before is when they emphasize the importance of failure over idling when solving a problem that you have no idea how to approach. They propose, “When you're stuck, and you don't know what to do, don't do nothing-instead, fail.…

The strength in my speech included my thesis, which was informative while being short and sweet. The organization of my speech was strong, and included the introduction, body, and conclusion. My introduction captured people’s attention while giving my speech. The body of my speech has good structure with strong main points. My conclusion wrapped everything up and left people hanging. The delivery with my speech was fantastic. I made sure to make eye contact with everyone constantly and with…

The essay I have decided to turn in for grading is No Right On Red, my personal narrative about my terrifying first experience of driving at night. Although I am quite pleased with my cultural analysis on the emerging phenomenon of the JUUL, there are several reasons why I feel more comfortable submitting my narrative. What it boils down to is that I believe my personal narrative is simply a better essay. The reader’s engagement was a focal point of my writing process throughout the personal…

Describe your stressful circumstance in your own words. School has been my life for the past three years. I haven't had much time for anything but homework. The problem is that I really want to participate in extracurricular activities so that I can learn what kind of career I'd like to do in the future. The problem is that I'm getting a job and still have a lot of homework, so I don't know where to fit in doing fun things. Describe how your stressful circumstance could be worse than it is. I…

One of my quirkiest traits―and a consistent topic of laughter amongst my friends―is my ever-present and never-fading habit of texting with perfect grammar. Semicolons, commas, and colons all make an appearance in my texting, a side effect of wanting to be a book editor when I grow up. Some might argue that because I use texting as a form of communication, my writing skills have regressed. Others argue that texting has actually benefitted my formal writing skills. In Michaela Cullington’s article…