thesauruses as “dangerous” (4). “It goes on to tell you the differences all the way down to line----how each listed word differs from all the others” (McPhee 4). Though I concede that dictionaries are the first option to utilize, I still insist that a thesaurus is took into consideration as a backup after the dictionary to insure the best word choice. Overall, McPhee’s writing knowledge that he passes to his audience in “Draft NO. 4” leaves us with insight we can work with our next essay or paper. Thinking
New World Dictionary and Thesaurus. 2nd Edition. 2002. Print. Bohince, Paula. “Edge of Bayonet Woods.” Sarabandebooks.org. 2008. Sarabande Books. 6 September 2009. “chamois.” Webster’s New World Dictionary and Thesaurus. 2nd Edition. 2002. Print. ”loathe.” Webster’s New World Dictionary and Thesaurus. 2nd Edition. 2002. Print. “phantom.” Webster’s New World Dictionary and Thesaurus. 2nd Edition. 2002. Print. “profane.” Webster’s New World Dictionary and Thesaurus. 2nd Edition. 2002. Print
Whether you are a student, a researcher, a businessman or a management trainee, your work will keep putting your writing skills to test. Writing is considered unavoidable in any field that you can think of. If you possess this skill up to an appropriate extent, it is extremely beneficial for you. Or if you find yourself weak when it comes to writing reports, essays or term papers, your weakness can be eliminated to a great extent using proper writing tools available for the struggling writers. Not
transformed; to transfer between conveyances; to make an exchange; to pass from one phase to another; a replacement or substitution; a transformation or modification; variety or novelty.” The synonyms for the word change, as listed in Roget’s Desk Thesaurus, are: “alter, modify, make different, adjust, shift, vary, recast, restyle, remodel, reorganize, reform, revolutionize, transfer, transmute, mutate, transform, turn, convert, metamorphose; exchange, replace, substitute, swap, trade, switch, shift
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This prototype database was designed to meet the general needs of users from a range of different backgrounds in relation to cemeteries and graveyards. The scenario is described as follows: A consortium of international archaeological and historical societies has collaborated in funding a multidisciplinary database of international historical graveyards whose history goes back at least 100 years. As the database will be used for research as well as town-planning by a wide variety of people
There have been many high-profile names in the world of sports, which have garnered the interests of sports fans throughout the years. Distinguished such as Lebron James, Ken Griffey Jr., Donovan McNabb, and Johan Cruyff are among favorites to many who follow their respective sport. Although all are exceptionally good athletes, the names of Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Tom Brady, and Pele will forever a class above them. Yes for the most part, these sportsmen have demonstrated their strength, talent
...the ideas that I am trying to express in my essay? How do I get them to come across to the reader in sentences that make sense? How do I come up with enough of them to cover the amount of pages required? The Webster’s Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus are my only insight into the world of words and their meaning or usage. How wonderful it would be to have the ability to sit down and just write colorful and animated essays without frustration, irritation, and confusion. I can see my fingers
As a young child in elementary school, I struggled in the regular classes of language arts and math, and this caused my teachers to put me into Special Education. I recall hearing the regular students call me “stupid” all the time behind my back. When I had my regular classes in Social Studies or Science none of the other students wanted to be my partner in the group projects. I felt like an outcast, and my self-confidence was exceedingly low. However, I knew that I was not the smartest kid, but
translated into Latin by an unknown scholar at the end of the 12th century or the beginning of the 13th century.[49] It was printed by Friedrich Risner in 1572, with the title Opticae thesaurus: Alhazeni Arabis libri septem, nuncprimum editi; Eiusdem liber De Crepusculis et nubium ascensionibus (English : Thesaurus of Optics: seven books of the Arab Alhazeni, first edition: concerning twilight and the advancement of clouds).[50] Risner is also the author of the name variant "Alhazen"; before Risner
Writing is an important and valuable skill within the field of public relations. It is important for public relations people to be able to develop honest and accurate content on behalf of their clients, companies, or the organizations they work for. I would say that writing is probably the paramount skill that could help you reach success in the field of public relations. When you use imprecise grammar, spelling, or vocabulary you make a bad impression for yourself as your writing comes out incoherent
In response to the Copes question, Evidence-Based Practice: Efforts to Integrate Research into Practice Introduction Evidence Based Practice is a growing field in the social work arena. The essence of evidence-based practice is placing the client’s benefits first by posing specific questions of importance to the client, searching objectively and efficiently for the best evidence, and then using the evidence to guide one’s practice. In short, evidence-based practice is the integration of research
to build my vocabulary and use better words in my writing. I think I can accomplish this goal by memorizing a useful, common word everyday and using it somehow in my daily life. I can also use better words by using the thesaurus while I’m writing. I don’t mean to use the thesaurus and translate every word I’m using but change a few wo...
Procrastination is a tendency to postpone, put off, delay, reschedule, take a rain check on, put on ice, hold off, or to defer what is necessary to reach a particular goal.(Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition. Philip Lief Group 2009.) While attending College some students find it hard to juggle work, family, and friends. Leading most students down a dangerous path to procrastination; that negative impact affect students from their physical health, mental health, and social health. Everyone
In The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Liesel Meminger, an orphaned little girl living in Nazi Germany, evolves partly through her numerous literary thefts. At her younger brother’s gravesite, she steals her first book, The Grave Digger’s Handbook, which teaches her not only the method to physically bury her brother, but also lets her emotionally bury him and move on. The theft of her next book, The Shoulder Shrug, from a book burning marks the start of Liesel’s awareness and resistance to the Nazi regime
Prominent Religions of the Hellenistic Age With the formation Hellenistic civilization, came new forms of religion. Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Skepticism came into play for those that were considered intellectuals. While those less philosophically inclined, chose to worship fortune, or lean towards the more emotional religions of Oriental origin. The Orphic and Eleusinian mystery cults because more popular than ever before, while the worship of Isis, the Egyptian mother-goddess, seemed for a
around from era to era and can leave his readers at a disarray. Claiming so, a strong and prior knowledge of the American history and its government is strongly encouraged. Historical and economic terms are also used immensely in this book, so a thesaurus and dictionary would be of great use. If those two resources aren’t of much help, a recommendation of facts found upon the Internet regarding an era of which Woodard is explaining would be helpful. An example of how Woodard’s writing can become sloppy
Manning and Curtis (2015) simply describe leadership as “social influence” (p. 2). Leadership is not tied to a specific position description or title, but closely connected to the influence an individual has on an organization, movement, or initiative. All leaders require followers. If there are no followers, there are no leaders (Manning and Curtis, 2015). “The effective leader today must be a director and motivator, implementer and innovator, mentor and team builder, expert and moral force, organizer
unable to come up with “ing” words off the top of my head. Therefore, I went straight to the thesaurus to find “ing” words that would display the meaning I was looking for correctly. Once again, during the revision process in a peer collaboration session, it was pointed out that a couple of the words that I chose still did not represent the “showing” method that I needed to achieve. Then I went back to the thesaurus and found words that would provide the reader with a picturesque visual
and How She Grew . New York: William Morrow, 1988, 112. "Rumba - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary." Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merengue (accessed April 1, 2011). "Salsa - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary." Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merengue (accessed April 1, 2011). Steward, Sue. Salsa: Musical Heartbeat of