1. Writing too much. Some students think the suggested page limits are just a general guideline‚ and it’s a good idea to go over them. Usually it isn’t. While a professor may not mind a paper that’s slightly above the limit‚ especially if the content is good‚ students who go on and on show a lack of discipline and focus that usually dooms their work. [Read 10 Secrets to College Success.] 2. Writing too little. It’s common for professors to encounter papers that trail off well short of the minimum
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Languages‚ Grammars‚ and Automata Theory Discrete Mathematics Linda Chalk Colorado Technical University Professor Timothy Manzke December 17‚ 2010 Languages‚ grammars and automata theory are all related to computer applications. Grammar is the rule for language structure regardless of the meaning. For computer programming languages context free grammar (CFG) is commonly used. Formal language as opposed to natural language must be used with computer applications because natural language
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CHAPTER I The Problem Introduction Text messaging also called texting is an act of sending short message with cell phone using Short Message Services (SMS).1 According to Steve Vosloo in his study about the effects of texting literacy: Modern Scourge or Opportunity? It is stated that texting refers to the use of abbreviations and other techniques to craft SMS and instant message.2 Today‚ this is a common scene anywhere and everywhere that most of the youth today especially students‚ while talking
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said “Texting is very loose in its structure. No one thinks about capital letters or punctuation when one texts‚ but then again‚ do you think about those things when you talk?” McWhorter makes a vital point at the end of his quote. He states that people generally do not think about adhering to proper grammar rules when they talk‚ so naturally people do not consider utilizing them while texting‚ which is essentially talking in written form. As a result of people becoming adjusted to texting as they
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Texting while driving has become prevalent in recent years because technology has become widespread around the world. While people might be under the impression that texting is acceptable behind the wheel the action is quite dangerous. The action could result in a death because the drivers’ eyes are preoccupied‚ and out-of-focus from the road. Although the dangers of texting while driving may be underestimated‚ it is simply not worth the risk due to the fact that it promotes technological convenience
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Impairment is impairment. Whether it’s caused from alcohol or from seemingly innocuous acts like texting‚ surfing the web‚ or tweeting all pose very fatal risks to drivers and their immediate surroundings. Drinking and driving is irresponsible‚ but so is willfully looking away from the road to attend to something else. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute‚ if you’re driving 55 mph and take your eyes off the road for five seconds‚ the average amount of time it takes to send a text
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Texting is something that most teenagers and young adults could not live without. Even my parents are texting constantly. My father‚ especially‚ because he is usually very busy and cannot answer a call while he is in a meeting. I have to talk to him every day‚ though‚ because I love him so much. I miss him while I’m at school‚ and it is very convenient that if I am randomly thinking of him or my mother while I am in class‚ I can send them a message letting them know. I can do this without bothering
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LET 104 The Study of English Grammar Lecturer: Dr. Omer Hassan Ali Mahfoodh Name : Gan Kenn Vun Matrix No. : 117454 IC No. : 920423065589 Deadline for the Assignment : 7 May 2013 Acknowledgement I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Omer for
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Common English Usage and Grammar Errors Please do not make the following common errors (for a complete list‚ please see http://www.wsu.edu/ ~brians/errors/errors.html): Possessive Pronouns it its (not it’s‚ a contraction of it is; note: there is no such word as its’) you your (not you’re‚ a contraction of you are) they their (not they’re‚ a contraction of they are) who whose (not who’s‚ a contraction of who is) Other Common Errors everyday (adjective) vs. every day (noun) lead (present
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I have seen countless public service announcements on texting and driving in my lifetime but by using such a strong visual that grasped my attention from beginning to end‚ Jerry Stoner was able to deliver the message that “Cell phones and driving don’t mix. Ever‚” very effectively. The PSA Distracted Driving Commercial uses pathos through their visual of a phone with a fuse connected to it and logos by using many facts before the phone bursts‚ by utilizing rhetorical appeals this commercial was able
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