people liberty‚ freedom‚ and fairness--the essential emotions and traits that describe who we are as Americans. This provides the strength of who we are as a nation and more. If it were to switch to mandatory voting‚ it would cause an eruption of problems‚ starting from switching all formats to mandatory voting on every single issue that the government releases‚ which would cause tax dollars to be spent on that area‚ not on other areas that need more help and more funds. Not only that‚ there is no
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In her op-ed piece‚ It Doesn’t Test For Success‚ (Creighton)‚ Joanne V Creighton‚ PHD asserts that standardized test scores such as the SAT’s are no longer useful in predicting the potential successes of today’s students. Dr. Creighton‚ who at the time was President of Mount Holyoke College‚ cited the errors in scoring on the SAT for approximately 4‚000 students. She further stated that while the test may have made sense when first developed‚ it no longer presents an accurate portrait of the potential
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Driving can be stressful for everyone. Even though it is the most convenient way to arrive to our destination today‚ it can be extremely challenging. The problem is not driving because that is pretty simple‚ it is the people who are out there sharing the road with you. I have only been driving for about a year now‚ but I have seen some reckless drivers. For instance‚ some drivers can be in a hurry‚ oblivious‚ or even filled with rage. Naturally I understand if someone is speeding past me because
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CHOOSING AN INFORMATIVE TOPIC I’m going show you an activity you can do later develop some topic ideas for an informative speech… …But first‚ we’ll talk about some general things you might want consider when picking topic for any presentation. 1. You have consider your audience… …You’re speaking for their sake‚ not yours. …You might think your topic is interesting…you may think it’s funny‚ exciting… …If your audience doesn’t feel same way…no matter how good your presentation
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Katie Braun Speech Persuasive Speech Outline: Volunteering Organizational Pattern: MONROE’S MOTIVATED SEQUENCE Introduction (Attention): One hundred percent: an all encompassing‚ nonexclusive percentage. It is also the very percentage of the people in this classroom who have done some type of volunteer work in their lives. Furthermore‚ it represents the percentage of individuals here today who found the volunteer work they did beneficial. Many of you additionally stated that volunteering made you
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Names Here Communication 103 Informative Outline October 7‚ 2014 General Purpose: To inform the class about the Maasai. Specific Purpose: To teach the audience certain aspects of the Maasai such as their culture‚ food‚ living conditions‚ and language. I. Introduction: A. Attention Gainer: Mika: “Mambo rafiki! Maji maju?” Kelsey: “Ah poa‚ asante sana dada!” Mika: “Karibu sana.” B. Reason to Listen: This is an example of a simple conversation between the Maasai‚ a unique African tribe whose culture
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Legalization of Marijuana Thesis: Legalizing marijuana can bring many benefits to different groups in today’s society. I. Legalizing marijuana can benefit the government. a. Can generate $8.7 billion in federal and state tax revenue annually. b. Money can be used towards education. c. Could help create jobs II. Legalizing Marijuana can bring health benefits a. Can treat and prevent glaucoma. b. Can help control epileptic seizures. c. Stops cancer from spreading. III. Legalizing marijuana can lower
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State governments are the ones who determine which vaccinations are mandatory for school attendance. The federal government plays a key role in vaccination as well. The federal government regulates the safety and effectiveness of all vaccines by testing them. A new vaccine must first be tested on animals then it must be filed s a New Drug Application (Balding 103-110). Acquired Immunity A very important type of immunity is acquired immunity. Acquired immunity dates back to the times of the Greeks:
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Invitational Speech Outline Name: Stephanie Jonson Date: April 23‚ 2015 Topic reviewed: _____ Topic: Hurricane Preparedness Purpose: To invite Specific purpose: To invite my com. 2211 class about how to prepare for a hurricane Thesis: I like to invite you to explore with me three ways you can get prepared for a hurricane‚ First have a disaster kit put together‚ secondly you will have to take cover during the hurricane‚ and lastly after the hurricane‚ asset the damages it has caused
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many. As of 2008 data from the article driving while distracted 6‚000 people died in car accidents because of distracted driving. First‚ I will be informing you on the pros and cons of banning texting while driving‚ secondly‚ I will be informing you on phone usage‚ and lastly‚ I will talk about the reduction of accidents in areas that have cell phone bans. Should there be a ban on texting while driving? Supporters argue that banning texting while driving would make the roads safer for everyone
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