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Robust Verbs—davidbdale

There is a huge problem in Vancouver with heroin addicts committing crimes to support their habits. The “free heroin for addicts” program is doing everything they can to stop the addicts. The problem is that there is a large crime … Continue reading

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Draft Causal with Feedback

9/11 Made America More Racist It seems that racism has been around since before the dawn of time itself. It has thrived in the best and worst of times and in every corner of the earth, doing particularly well in … Continue reading

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Definition Rewrite—davidbdale

Another Brilliant Title All revisions go into this post, not the Definition post. All revisions go into this post, not the Definition post. All revisions go into this post, not the Definition post. All revisions go into this post, not … Continue reading

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How to Post to the Blog

It occurred to me while I was waiting for my instructional video to be processed at Canvas, that I could also post it here.

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Agenda FRI DEC 04, 2015

 Teacher Effectiveness Evaluation Your chance to critique me to the University Find the survey toward the top of your Banner page Look for the bullet: “Answer a Survey” Always anonymous. Survey Monkey Survey 10 Questions customized for this course by me … Continue reading

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A15: Research Argument

My Researched Opinion Your first and only long argument is due FRI DEC 04 before class. The culmination of your research, it will draw conclusions supported by the evidence you provide. This paper will no doubt contain material from your shorter … Continue reading

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Agenda WED DEC 02, 2015

Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness Follow the link you received from the college via email or Banner to find and complete the Evaluation survey. The school and department very much appreciate full participation. Class time provided  Impressive Models of Reflective Statements … Continue reading

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Agenda FRI NOV 20

A13: Annotated Bibliography Absolutely Essential Grammar

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A13: Annotated Bibliography

Adapt from your Proposal +5 (10)(15) The Annotated Bibliography is an assignment you are already prepared to post if you’ve been adding bibliographic information to your Proposal +5 since the day you first posted it. Most likely you have consulted … Continue reading

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Strong Subjects, Robust Verbs

Here is an opening paragraph that displays some common early draft traits that a good revision will eliminate. Too many sentences begin with, or contain “There is” or “there are” or “it is” components. Those phrases almost always result in … Continue reading

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