Samantha Clanton Instructor Jade Bittle ENG 112-452 23 March 2013 No Child Left Behind? Or all Children Left Behind? Standardized Testing has been a part of education since the mid-1800s. In 2002 the No Child Left behind Act was put into place‚ which requires all 50 states to have mandated annual testing. The use of standardized testing in a school can have harsh effects if the scores are too low. It could lead to students being held back‚ teachers being fired‚ or if it becomes a big issue
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The following appeared in a memorandum from the president of Aurora‚ a company that sells organic milk (milk produced without the use of chemical additives): “Sales of organic food products in this country have tripled over the past five years. If Aurora is to profit from this continuing trend‚ we must diversify and start selling products such as organic orange juice and organic eggs in addition to our regular product line. With the recent increase of articles in health magazines questioning
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Dray Awaya 9/22/14 P.1 The Importance of College Going to college will help you get a better job and a better salary later on in life. This is the case because in college you learn a lot of lessons and get to experience different job careers. When you go to college you are more likely to get hired over someone with just a high school diploma. Also you can choose different jobs that you like since you have a wider variety. This gives you a chance to choose the job that you want instead of the only
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One example is the lunch counter sit-ins in diners throughout the South during the Civil Rights movement. Through the use of these peaceful protests‚ African American citizens could emphasize the fact that racism was so ingrained into American society that they could not even have
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Counter arguments against hydraulic fracturing include the lack of government regulations‚ and environmental issues. While most energy companies are conscientious and put forth every effort to make fracking safe‚ without oversight‚ some companies are reeking havoc on communities‚ individuals‚ and nature. John Rumpler‚ Senior Attorney for Environment America‚ says those taking advantage of unrestricted production are responsible for complaints of coercion‚ contaminated drinking water‚ flammable well
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it is a fundamental democratic right recognized in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and that freedom of speech is far too precious a protection to be eliminated. She attempts to justify her arguments by using the example of protecting pornography. This poor argument to such an important right in the US does not represent it in its full scope. The First Amendment ensures that speech ensures that every person has the opportunity to express their views. It also protects the individual
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Discuss ‘the Chinese room’ argument. In 1980‚ John Searle began a widespread dispute with his paper‚ ‘Minds‚ Brains‚ and Programmes’ (Searle‚ 1980). The paper referred to a thought experiment which argued against the possibility that computers can ever have artificial intelligence (AI); in essence a condemnation that machines will ever be able to think. Searle’s argument was based on two key claims. That; “brains cause minds and syntax doesn’t suffice for semantics” (Searle‚ 1980‚ p.417)
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Write a mediated argument paper on one of the following topics: Hate Crime Laws Toys for tots (Barbie‚ etc.) Smoking (Tobacco) Rudeness (modern manners) Make sure you have the following in your essay: -intro that defines and explains the issue -discussion of both positions on the issue; be impartial here -discussion of ideas shared by both sides; common ground -solution that considers the interests of both sides -conclusion Note: Please‚ refer to‚ at least‚ four sources in your paper: two
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Argument What this handout is about... This handout will define what an argument is and why you need one in most of your academic essays. Arguments are everywhere... You may be surprised to hear that the word "argument" does not have to be written anywhere in your assignment for it to be an important part of your task. In fact‚ making an argument--expressing a point of view on a subject and supporting it with evidence--is often the aim of academic writing. Your instructors may assume
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Rasheed McLain Dr. Maria Orban English 120 October 8‚ 2012 Dear Rasheed McLain‚ How many kids do you really believe want a curfew and actually will abide by all the rules given by their parents. I really believe it would not be a good idea. First of all a lot of kids would be bored coming in early. Secondly‚ a lot of kids would be so bored and sneak out and get in trouble for being out after their set curfew. Thirdly‚ kids summer would not be enjoyed to the fullest because their days are set
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