first about the topic and then what you want to say about the topic. Most often‚ the topic is easy‚ but the question then turns to what you want to say about the topic which is the controlling idea. Topic sentences should always contain both (1) a topic and (2) a controlling idea. Read the following topic sentences. They all contain a topic (in red) and a controlling idea (in green). When your introduction contains a clearly stated topic sentence such as one of the following‚ your reader will
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Cultural diversity and Cultural shock Variety of behavior found among the people within or far apart from the nation can be termed as cultural diversity. The way they live till the way they think varies‚ within the one from next culture. It can be seen within the community‚ where the people from around the world lives and the way of thinking varies from us. It is one of the great aspects of life too in which we can learn about other cultures and learn the way they see. It not only helps to learn
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Informative Speech Topics The following come from this site: http://www.goodspeechtopics.com/informational-speech-topics.html Informational Speech Topics 1. 1. Personality tests 2. 2. Who are the libertarians? 3. 3. Aromatheraphy 4. 4. What is inflation? 5. 5. Electric cars 6. 6. What was Watergate? 7. 7. Political parties 8. 8. Describe a piece of current legislation 9. 9. Biography of an important person...........who is...? 10. 10. History of an event (Halloween‚ etc.)‚ or describe
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Lauren Minor July 27‚ 2010 Topic 1. Indicate‚ describe and discuss the major theories and principles in abnormal psychology The Biological approach believes that abnormal behavior is caused by structural damage to the brain‚ biochemical imbalances‚ and genetic abnormalities. Research proves that certain characteristics of a person‚ such as a chemical imbalance in the brain‚ can be passed on from parent to child. These studies show patterns of abnormal behaviors from generation to generation
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University of Phoenix Material Topic Sentence and Informal Outline Worksheet Using the Center for Writing Excellence and MyFoundationsLab resources‚ provide the topic sentence and informal outline for your Personal Ethics Statement. • Topic Sentence: My ethical perspective as outlined in the Ethical Lens Inventory is viewed through the Rights-Responsibility and Results lens. Everyone’s point of view is certainly different when determining how ethics will play out in their lives
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Section 1.2: Identifying the Audience • Section 1.3: Selecting an Appropriate Tone • Section 1.4 Choosing Appropriate‚ Interesting Content • Section 2.1: Developing a Topic Sentence • Section 2.2: Developing Paragraphs that Use Topic Sentences‚ Supporting Ideas‚ and Transitions Effectively • Section 2.3: Apply Knowledge of Topic Sentences and Parts of a Developed Paragraph in an Assignment • Review Chapter 6 PowerPoint as may apply to these sections. (Materials Forum) Day 1 n/a Read this week’s
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Persuasive Essay Topics are strong essays designed to convince the reader that the point demonstrated is the correct opinion that others should share. Topics are typically controversial and often involve a combination of research and appealing writing. When developing a good persuasive essay topic‚ it is essential to avoid exaggeration and fallacies in reading. The paper must demonstrate critical thinking skills; however‚ it may be written less formally than research essays or literary essays. A
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The time period from the latter parts of the 19th century and into the first couple decades of the 20th century there was a reform movement. This movement was centered on addressing different political‚ economic‚ and cultural questions that were brought forth by the rapid ascent in changes that were the product of the Industrial Revolution. Capitalism was also a concern as this experienced a dramatic growth in America that was not seen before. What started out as a social movement‚ turned into a
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Implied Topic Sentence In some paragraphs‚ the topic sentences are not stated but implied. In the succeeding paragraph the central idea implied is the miracle of the machine age. At times a writer wants to avoid a direct statement that seems forced or artificial. In such situations the topic sentence is implied. What is implied topic sentence? 1. Some paragraphs doesn’t state there topic sentences. 2. This doesn’t mean that there is no total topic sentence on it. 3. The topic sentence
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PROFESSIONAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS BUS4PTB ROHAN JOSHI 17267247 VIGNESH KANAGARAJ 15981417 SHUBHAM BHUTANI 17268818 AMRIT PUN 17261503 Submitted To : Tharanga Goonesekera Submitted On : 30-MAY-2012 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The aim of The Melbourne Odyssey website is to provide information to the
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