930 words

Should entertainment address politics and social issues

Entertainment refers to activities which provide diversion or give people enjoyment, amusement, laughter or fun. Entertainment can be provided by a third party or an individual can choose to create their own, as is the case with participating in a game or a hobby.

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713 words

A brother's urgent plea to his sister about safety and addiction

The first thing I want you to know or to remind you of is that I love you. I respect your decisions as an adult, but that does not mean that I always agree with them. I know that things have never been easy for us. Life is not easy for any one.

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Reflection Paper Undergraduate 373 words

Personal Persuasion Style: Storytelling, Evidence, and Empathy

A reflective essay on personal persuasion techniques, exploring storytelling, emotional appeal, repetition, satire, and how persuasion works in everyday life.

Communications

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553 words

Environmental and economic benefits of hybrid cars

What do you think of living in a planet that has little pollution? How about the idea of passing on a green planet to your kids and grand kids? Sounds impossible?

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636 words

Writing effective routine and goodwill business emails

The importance of the training is to help improve on the company's productivity. The training will involve proper use of the internet by employees, importance of courtesy and respect among employees, and the efficient use of office equipment.

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971 words

The economic and social impacts of job outsourcing in America

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, in March 2012, reported that the country's present unemployment rate is at 8.2% where 42.5% came from the long-term unemployed or those jobless for 27 weeks or more. This rate, although decreasing from March 2010's almost 10%, can still be seen as relatively high.

~5 min read

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730 words

Climate change impacts and the urgent need for political action

I have been an active viewer of the climate change issue for many years now. Although I have noticed that there has been increased coverage of global warming, also referred to as climate change, in the media in the last few years I do not believe that most Americans do not fully understand the…

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Essay Undergraduate 428 words

Commonplace Rhetoric Shaping Perceptions of North Korea's Missiles

Examines how verbal and visual commonplace maneuvers in media and government discourse reinforce negative public perceptions of North Korea's missile program.

Communications

~3 min read

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938 words

Television's negative effects on children's development and behavior

Does television have a negative affect on society? Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to cut back the number of hours spent in TV watching, especially where children and impressionable young adults are considered.

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Essay Undergraduate 445 words

Rhetorical Awareness and User-Centered Design in Writing

Explores rhetorical awareness in professional writing, contrasts genre-based and rhetorical approaches, and evaluates user-centered design principles with real examples.

Communications

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