It is necessary to take into account the academic literature on the topic and apply to real-life situations. The theoretical principles and classroom practices that this essay will be looking at are: socio-cultural nature of language, functional grammar, spelling and scaffolding. ... The Department of Education and Children's Services South Australia (D.E.C.S. 1997, P.9) states that the major purpose for learning to spell accurately and proficiently is to "enable the writer to convey her/his meanings as clearly as possible" and that therefore students should engage in a variety of writi...

• Word Count: 1240
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography

The husband-and-wife duo, George and Sheila Grant, undertook the highly controversial topic of abortion and the many elements that pertain to foetal rights in their "Abortion and Rights" essay. ... Although persuasive, their essay contains numerous fallacies that will be addressed in this essay. ... The following paragraphs will provide a critique of the essay, whether or not the evidence examined is indeed supportive and valid of their claim. ... As much as they try to persuade the audience that it is simply black and white, the topic on the abortion rights is much more complex th...

• Word Count: 2419
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

One of the essay "No Long Term: New Work and the Corrosion of Character," by Richard Sennett writes about a man named Enrico who worked as a janitor to support his family and providing more possibilities in life for his sons. ... In "Definitions: Work, Career, Profession, Vocation" by various writers, explain and define the common vocabulary use when conversing on the topic of work. ... Education is a prime example of working to find that passion. ...

• Word Count: 795
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

This essay will explore the meaning of abstract and technical language, discuss the importance for students to be able to express meanings in abstract and technical ways and propose approaches to increase teachers' effectiveness in helping students use abstract language in their academic writing. The Meaning of Abstract and Technical Language According to a definition from the City University of New York, "abstract language refers to things that are intangible, that is, which are perceived not through the senses but by the mind, such as truth, God, education, vice, transportation, poetr...

• Word Count: 3029
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Science behind Medicine has led to awareness and preventive education among the public. ... As pointed out by Willard Gaylin in his essay, Harvesting the Dead, the technology we have developed has essentially changed the definition of death. ... Issues such as euthanasia and abortion have always been topics of debate in the field of Medicine. ...

• Word Count: 3017
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

My philosophy on all the topics that we've had in this course and those that I've experienced in my life are rather optimistic, hypocritical, and skeptical. ... The skeptic inside of me says that you can be an individual, but highly doubtful without education on the idea of the self. ... At the beginning Orestes does not know who he is but after the thought process and education of identity by his tutor he realizes who he is and what he has to do to obtain his identity. ...

• Word Count: 5369
• Approx Pages: 21
• Grade Level: High School