Purpose Writers in the workplace frequently have to describe things--objects‚ mechanisms‚ and spaces. Descriptions of things have several purposes: to enable readers to understand how something works‚ how it is made or what materials it contains‚ or to understand how to put something together‚ take it apart‚ repair it‚ etc. Choosing a subject Choose an object‚ mechanical device‚ or space with at least four distinct parts. The thing you describe can be any manufactured product‚ preferably one
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Description of a Flat-Head Screwdriver Introduction – General Description A flat-head screwdriver is a hand held tool used by carpenters and is designed to tighten and loosen screws. A typical hand screwdriver has a cylindrical shaped handle to be held by a hand‚ and an axial fixed to the handle‚ the tip of which is shaped to fit a certain type of screw. The handle and shaft allow the screwdriver to be positioned and supported and when rotated‚ to apply pressure. A screwdriver amplifies the
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Place Description My singing backyard On the other side of the window in the suburb of Lincolnshire‚ IL a ravishing scene is unfolding‚ one that definitely deserves a closer look. Once in the open air‚ it is obvious that it is that time of year again. My backyard has fully awoken from hibernating in its long‚ cold slumber and sprung to life. Gone is the dead of winter and half-consciousness of spring; here is the bright and busy season so long-awaited. I take a moment to allow the senses in
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parts work together. This document describes how to write a mechanism description (also called an object description). A mechanism description is a short report designed to convey to the reader a technical understanding of the function‚ appearance‚ and operation of a particular object. In one or two sentences‚ give the reader a quick overview of these three elements‚ before you lauch into the details. A mechanism description analyzes (that is‚ subdivides into components for futher scrutiny) an
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MID-TERM EXAM 1. How important is job analysis to the development of job descriptions and job specifications? Discuss. Job analysis is important to the development of job descriptions and specifications because it needs to be formed before the job description and specifications. 2. What recommendations are given for improving committee effectiveness? They are having competent members‚ having committee properly charged‚ selecting or electing a competent chairperson‚ and recognizing/rewarding
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Explication of "The Haunted Palace" and the Life of Poe When most are asked to name a famous poet‚ a majority of people instantly think of the great Edgar Allan Poe. He was also an author‚ editor‚ and literary critic during the early nineteenth century‚ but his reputation today rests primarily on his dark‚ lyric poetry. "The Haunted Palace" is one such poem that Poe is remembered for‚ and is actually part of "The Fall of the House of Usher‚" one of his most famous short stories. In the poem‚ Poe
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Preferably‚ description paragraphs should concentrate on action (verbs)‚ rather than sensations (adverbs and adjectives). Writers should assume the role of readers whose idea of the described events is‚ in entirety‚ constructed by the paragraph content. Description paragraphs should be detailed‚ clear‚ and render the represented reality chronologically. Rather than providing advice‚ descriptive paragraphs ought to focus on essential information that is presented in a step-by-step manner. Writers
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Process Description: How to Write about a Sequence of Events Posted by Dennis G. Jerz‚ on July 16th‚ 2011 This document describes how to write a process description‚ a variation of the short report designed to convey to the reader how a change takes place through a series of stages. The process description examines an event over time; by contrast‚ the mechanism description focuses on an object in space. Use a process description when your intended reader wants to learn about the action in question
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“While like ghastly rapid river‚ through the pale palace door‚ a hideous throng rush out forever and laugh- but smile no more.” Thus ends The Haunted Palace‚ by Edgar Allen Poe‚ haunting any reader with images of depravity and vacuity. Poe often used the sound of words to depict the emotions of a story. Joseph Conrad‚ a modernist author‚ not only wrote on similar themes as Poe‚ but also chose words for their emotions first and meaning second. Conrad’s personal experience in the ivory trade by the
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| |Reports to: |Chairman / Managing Director |Date: |August 2013 | |Job Description: Provide leadership to position the company at the forefront of the industry. Develop a strategic plan to advance the company’s mission and | |objectives and to promote revenue‚ profitability and growth as an organization. Oversee company operations
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