HOW TO SAY NOTHING IN FIVE HUNDRED WORDS Paul McHenry Roberts (1917-1967) taught college English for over twenty years‚ first at San Jose State College and later at Cornell University. He wrote numerous books on linguistics‚ including Understanding Grammar (1954)‚ Patterns of English (1956)‚ and Understanding English (1958). Freshman composition‚ like everything else‚ has its share of fashions. In the 195Os‚ when this article was written‚ the most popular argument raging among student essayists
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1. Paul Roberts draws us in to his essay‚ "How to Say Nothing in 500 Words‚" by presenting us with a relatable situation. This is an effective technique for maintaining the attention of the audience because it shows the writer knows where we are coming from. Once this connection has been established we may find it easier to believe the material that the writer presents us with. 2. Because the student doesn’t hold a strong a opinion on the essay’s subject matter he begins by leaning towards his
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What a thing of beauty is the well-written 500-word essay. In some ways‚ it is the perfect length to express a certain level of knowledge about a particular subject. It is long enough to allow the writer to show familiarity‚ and possibly expertise‚ regarding her chosen topic. But it is not a length that requires copious amounts of research. When sufficiently motivated‚ one can manage to research‚ write‚ and revise such an essay in an hour or two‚ given enough practice. Given the fact that students
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What a thing of beauty is the well-written 500-word essay. In some ways‚ it is the perfect length to express a certain level of knowledge about a particular subject. It is long enough to allow the writer to show familiarity‚ and possibly expertise‚ regarding her chosen topic. But it is not a length that requires copious amounts of research. When sufficiently motivated‚ one can manage to research‚ write‚ and revise such an essay in an hour or two‚ given enough practice. Given the fact that students
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This 500 words essay illustrates that a comparison of two theories. Firstly this essay is through brief definition of Michael Porter’s five forces model and SWOT analysis‚ it is widely acknowledged that there are some features about two theories. Secondly this essay is through analysis there two theories. The finally pare is said that the comparison of that two theories. The Michael Porter’s five forces model is something that five competitive forces model about each countries‚ particularly to the
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Hu Shek Teng SCM-025922 24/11/2014 Appeal to common belief‚ technology advance has made life easier and plays a significant role in almost all fields of human life. The tremendous benefits of technology are very inspiring indeed. However‚ the dark sides of technology should be also concerned. One of the most critical consequences was the health of human being critically devastated. People around the world had become increasingly glued to electronic gadgets. Moreover‚ reporting of health issues
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AP Language and Composition October 12‚ 2012 I come from... I come from a working family. Both of my parents have worked for as long as I can remember. When my mom or dad came home‚ my sisters and I would be ecstatic. We would run to the door to see them‚ give them a hug and a kiss cherishing the moment we had to see them. This scene has replayed every day until this day. I now realize that when I have my kids I don’t ever want them to go through what I did‚ not being able to see their parents
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Cont. Comp Period 5 How To: Convince Your Parents to Buy You Something We all have that one thing that we REALLY want that our parents just won’t buy; I mean‚ not something crazy like a car‚ a gun‚ or a pet snake. I mean something like a phone‚ a new bike‚ a computer‚ or even a video game. These are things that we can work or even negotiate for. I will be instructing you on how to negotiate or convince your parents to buy or get you something that
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The Endocrine Society’s CliniCal Guidelines Osteoporosis in Men: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline Authors: nelson B. Watts‚ Robert a. adler‚ John P. Bilezikian‚ Matthew T. drake‚ Richard eastell‚ eric s. Orwoll‚ and Joel s. Finkelstein Affiliations: Mercy Health Osteoporosis & Bone Health services (n.B.W.)‚ Cincinnati Ohio 45236; McGuire Veterans affairs Medical Center and Virginia Commonwealth university school of Medicine (R.a.a.)‚ Richmond‚ Virginia 23298; Columbia
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1. “Give your opinion (450-500 words) whether the government should impose tax on the birth of every newborn baby in order to control population. Support you opinion with reasons and arguments.” 2. Write a biographical essay (450-500 words) about any person. A biographical essay tells about the life‚ achievements and major events of a person’s life. It may be too difficult to tell the story of someone’s entire life. So you may focus on just a few important and interesting events of a person’s
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