COM/156 - UNIVERSITY COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION II Week 3 Discussion Questions Discussion Question 1 What is a style guide? Is adhering to a style guide important? Why or why not? Academic writing has to adhere to established guidelines depending on the academic order. This is where style guides are needed to determine the papers format. Yes‚ maintaining a consistent style is imperative so that you can maintain consistency with your style during the writing process. You will want your
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it is obvious to the people around my family and me. My hero is my mom and there is definitely no question about it. There are many reasons why my mom is my hero but here are just a few of them to mention. My mom is always her for me. My mom always knew what kind of medication to give me when I was not feeling well or when I was hurt. My mom knew how to kiss all my aches and pains‚ and make them feel better or‚ even go away. My mom is my hero because she was always with me. She was there if I just
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In the study Mr. Mom in the News: The Relationship Between Stereotypes and Gendered News Stories‚ the purpose was to see whether peoples preconceived stereotypes influence their perceptions of news stories involving gender. The authors discovered that people’s stereotypes about gender roles and the content of the news stories were not predictors on whether someone would enjoy an article or not. They also discovered that those who had stereotypes about women responded more negatively regardless of
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My Hero Is My Mom When I was 8 years old‚ I went through something most 8 year olds don’t go through. My father passed away on January 18th‚ 2001 and it was a very difficult time in my life. The only person I had to look up to at that time in my life was my mom. She has raised me by herself and has always put me before her needs. She has been a mother and a father to me my entire life‚ and that’s what truly makes me look up to her in many of ways. I can go to my mom for anything that I need‚ or
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Journal Entry: Today is Thursday‚ March 6th‚ 6075. I found a letter in my mom’s car dating back to 6065. The letter stated that my mom and dad had been one of the three lucky families to get a free trip to Earth. I asked my mom if she had ever went to Earth‚ she replied “yes‚ I went with your father‚ I am hoping I will get the chance to take you someday soon.” “ mom why haven’t you ever talked about going to Earth‚ if you wanted to take me” I asked. She responded blandly not saying much‚ but what
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children who are considered normal? Is it not quite a paradox that a parent vows to love his or her child no matter what but strays from that promise when a possible detriment to the normality is presented? This article titled “Transgender Child’s Mom: Love Your Kids‚ Period” quickly overviews and explains a mother’s perspective on parenting a transgendered child. The piece begins by paraphrasing
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A teen mom has a lot to carry on her back. From the time she becomes pregnant till the time of her due date. Teen moms are faced with many difficulties; finishing high school‚ going to college‚ and getting a job. Most teens are have it easier then others‚ but most have the hardest time dealing with these types of situations. Finishing high school is one the top things a teen mom has to deal with. Once a teen becomes pregnant she starts to thing about everything but the baby growing inside of her
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2013 the amount of mom’s that gave birth before the age of 15 was 219 and from the ages of 16-19 was 124‚379. Kids of teen moms suffer consequences to their mother’s or someone else’s actions. The hard truth is‚ teens no matter how mature or “grown up” they think they are‚ they’re not ready to be fit parents. Statistics have shown time and time again. Children of teen moms have medical health risks due to their young mother. A woman who becomes pregnant during their teens is at an increased risk
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Summary of Mr. MOM Author takes many examples to show that dads as the primary child-care provider in this society could cause which kind of comments and effects. At the beginning‚ writer gives an example from a father named Billy Steel‚ who has quitted his job staying with his son while his wife go back to work. He claims he follows his own father`s way‚ and he is satisfied with his choice. According to statistical data‚ there are approximately 143‚000 stay-at-home dads in the United States who
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Communication in Interpersonal Relationships Benjamin M. Phelps COM 200 Mrs. Joyce Walther October 4‚ 2010 Communication in Interpersonal Relationships Today many people still lack the ability to communicate effectively with in interpersonal relationships. It is through cooperation and collaboration that effective communication occurs. By analyzing and studying the communication process we can improve our ability to communicate effectively between one another. To have a successful interpersonal
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