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Summary of “Texting Shorthand Annoys Purists and May Have Lasting Impact” by Seth Mydans

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

In his 2007 New York Times article, “Texting Shorthand Annoys Purists and May Have Lasting Impact,” Seth Mydans addresses what advocates and objectors have said about the effects of text-messaging on the English language. Text messaging presents an opportunity for … Continue reading →

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Thesis Statement / Persuasive Proposition

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

Thanks to Prof. Davis for this post: Topic:  Stop to add on the Brooklyn walking tour 3 types of persuasive propositions Fact Value Policy Fact Propositions To persuade my audience that adding _______ stop will benefit the walking tour. To … Continue reading →

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What is a thesis statement

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

has to do with topic sentences the main idea of the essay it’s what your essay is about should not be a paragraph 1 (or two) sentences road-map to your essay an assertion includes examples can help you organize your … Continue reading →

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