ARGUMENTS VS EXPLANATIONS EXPLANATIONS An explanation is a group of statements that try to show how or why something is or will be the case. Specifically‚ we use an explanation when we try to explain what makes a claim true. The event or the phenomenon in question is usually accepted as a matter of fact. Explanations do NOT prove why something is the case. Every explanation is composed of two parts: The explanandum (a statement that describes the event that is supposed to be explained)‚ and
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In academic writing‚ an argument is usually a main idea‚ often called a “claim” or “thesis statement‚” backed up with evidence that supports the idea. In most college papers‚ one needs to make some sort of claim and use evidence to support it. One’s ability to do this will separate a good paper from other papers. We use argument in everyday life to convince somebody of my ideas or opinion‚ convince our teachers we deserve a better grade. A better argument is accomplished if no emotion is involved
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The product we have decided to create and sell is a baby bottle which has a bottom that unscrews. The purpose of this product is to make it easier for parents to wash baby bottles‚ which are often difficult to clean. Things like formula and milk may stick on the bottom and may take minutes of soaking to clean out. Even the dishwasher may not clean out the bottle good enough to use again. Often times the gunk does not get cleaned off. With a removable bottom‚ there is a guarantee that the bottle will
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HSM 240 April 6‚ 2013 Benefit Types Checkpoint The United Way is an agency that helps families out in ways to improve their current living situations by various programs. It is the leadership and support organization for the network of nearly 1‚800 community-based United Ways in 40 countries and territories. We advance the common good by focusing on improving education‚ helping people achieve financial stability‚ and promoting healthy lives‚ and by mobilizing millions of people to give‚ advocate
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In the movie Regarding Henry‚ Henry goes through a traumatic event that changes his life forever. Throughout the film‚ he is constantly battling between his id and superego. I would have to say‚ though there are good and bad sides to both‚ that his natural state before his accident was his id. On the good side of his id‚ Henry is playful and knows what he needs and wants. Because Henry wanted cigarettes so bad‚ he was willing to put his life at risk to get them. In the act‚ he got shot in the head
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cereal and cinnamon roles in the fridge for breakfast.” said my mom. I stopped talking to my mom and ate the cinnamon rolls‚ warm and soft it took my mind off of my dream for a second. “I had the weirdest dream last night mom. There was this baby-headed baby with a spider body who consumed all the eggs in my body and took away my ability to have children. It scared me I woke up shaking.” I said anxiously. “Haha that is a weird dream‚ but don’t worry about it Sophie‚ it’s just a dream. I don’t have
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Regarding Henry is a movie about a lawyer who got shot‚ and then he had to work to regain his everyday skills and memories. Before Henry was sot‚ he used his Id a lot as a successful lawyer. After he was shot‚ he used his Superego much more. Henry’s natural state is his superego because after he was shot he became his true self‚ much more moral and caring. A scene in which Henry uses his Id is when he gets angry at his daughter Rachel for spilling grape juice on his piano. This is an example of
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Page 2 Puppy mills have long been a problem in the United States‚ specifically the Midwest region. Puppy mill dogs live in cages 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The dogs’ only purpose in life is “to sit in a cage‚ constantly producing more puppies to make a profit for their owners” (Best Friends Network‚ 2007). The dogs have little to no human interaction. Puppy mills are licensed facilities‚ which mass-produce puppies for pet stores and/or auctions‚ and should be banned due to the horrible conditions
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1. Law Assignment Alone‚ jobless and mentally ill: a father ’s road to murder. The Plan: In Melbourne ’s suburb Tyabbs‚ Greg Anderson wanted to commit “suicide by cop” after killing his son with a cricket bat . The death of the 11 year old was not in the act of revenge or the murderous rage‚ but through the unseen message of his mental illness. The Visuals The savageness of the attack showed that he was determined to kill his son. With no attempt to escape he waited for the police to arrive
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Regarding Henry was a movie with a tremendous amount of id‚ ego and superego examples. A strong example of an id scene was at the beginning of the story when Henry forgot his keys after his wife told him not to forget them. He walked right passed them and out the door forgetting them. This shows his unawareness of his surroundings and priorities. An id is the most basic part of our personality that wants instant gratification for wants and needs. Being so eager to get out the door‚ he does not
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