express their opinion in academic writing is highly speculative. Fish claims that the students are not expected to show their opinion in academic writing because writing is all about influencing reader’s view. According to Fish‚ the purpose of writing is to “expand the possibilities of thought and action—that‚ not self-expression” (Fish). Therefore‚ writings should lecture new knowledge or perspective about certain topic to readers. Based on this quote‚ Fish shows that student’s opinion is not so important
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Public opinion can be defined as sum of individuals opinions on an issue affecting those individuals but the opinion should be rational to the issue. According to Leornard W. Doob‚" public opinion also refers to people’s attitudes on an issues when they are members of same social group." Besides that‚ David Truman also stated out that "public opinion consist of the opinions of aggregate of individuals making up the public under discussion. it does not include all the opinion held by such a set of
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In Public Opinion: Democratic Ideals‚ Democratic Practice‚ Rosalee Clawson and Zoe Oxley interpret public opinion as an individual’s beliefs and preferences in regards to all governmental matters and policies.(424) These individual ideas collectively are viewed as the overall populations opinions summarized and can be reflected by a poll. By collecting these opinions through the polling process‚ lawmakers are likely to take these opinions into consideration when creating and/or regulating a policy
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IN YOUR OPINION DYOU THINK SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM WORKS‚ WHY OR WHY NOT Shareholder Activism refers to a range of actions taken by a shareholder to influence corporate management and board. Actions range from threatening the sale of shares (“exit”)‚ letter writing‚ meetings management‚ to asking questions at shareholders meetings and the use of corporate voting rights. The common definition of a shareholder activist is a shareholder “who tries to change the status quo through the “voice”‚ without
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There have been heated discussions about the role which schools play in forming students’ characters. Those in favor of the importance of schools suggest that the two most important factors stand by this side‚ whilst rivals state the fact of the relationship between children and parents‚ along with drawbacks of the schools. Insight needs to be given into the matter so that justifiable viewpoints can be chosen. To start with‚ most children have a closer relationship with their parents then with
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The Role of Women in Politics and Public Policy Posted on February 1‚ 2011 by womenleadingchange By: Alemtsehay Zergaw Alemtsehay Zergaw‚ from the YWCA of Ethiopia‚is the new World YWCA intern for 2011. She shares with us her thoughts on the role of women in politics and what is needed for more participation of women in politics and public policy. Alemtsehay Zergaw Our generation is accommodating more and more women in politics across the world – but even more significantly in the developed
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as bath water. Many times there are coral reefs that reside just below the surface in many areas. They can be very hazardous to even the most experienced surfer or swimmer; one small scrape can leave you cut quite deep. Coral reefs‚ while dangerous‚ could be the least of your worries in Oahu if you find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sharks are prevalent among the waters of Oahu and most of the rest of the Hawaiian Islands. There may be up to forty species living around the Islands
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How Do You Think It Makes Your Mother Feel Having a comfortable conversation with family is a good way to be a harmonious family. Have you ever tried to communicate with your family? In the article‚ "How Do You Think It Makes Your Mother Feel"‚ the author‚ James Frey is having a conversation with his family and therapist because he has a problem with drugs. The reason why they called a therapist is that James’ parents want to figure out what is happening to James and are trying to help him. Some
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2011 Public policy is the study of policy making by governments. A government’s public policy is the set of policies (laws‚ plans‚ actions‚ behaviors) that it chooses. (Lee‚ Johnson‚ Joyce‚ 2008) Since governments claim authority and responsibility (to varying degrees) over a large group of individuals‚ they see fit to establish plans and methods of action that will govern that society. I will discuss the possible funding options for reducing Georgia’s sex offender rate‚ evaluate how public policy
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1. Alternative ending 2. Play Script 3. Interview with the author 4. Front cover 5. Book recommendation 6. Diary entry 7. Film of the book THE TULIP TOUCH 1. Alternative ending The last chapter I went on with my life‚ without Tulip Pierce I felt better‚ what she said was: “Natalie me and Tulip need to talk to you tomorrow after school in front of the cafeteria on the first floor. This chat will bring a smile on your face and will make you happy. Also the talk will also
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