1. No, I do not think there was a difference in how the women were treated in captivity. Mary Rowlandson was not treated with the same brutality and harm others had. She was not raped or brutalized by the Indians. The Indians told her she wouldn’t be hurt as long as she didn’t give anyone problems. She felt safe from the kindness of her master who told her he would sell her back to her husband. Also, she is paid with food and others by the Indians for her sewing. Mary Jemison was welcomed and happy
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Although Peterson dazzled the Oklahoma faithful for three injury-plagued seasons, he didn't receive a penny. Whether to pay college athletes has never been a more controversial, discussed topic than it is today, and Peterson offered his opinion Wednesday. MORE: Northwestern against its own players' union | Peterson's recovery report "When I was in college, I know personally, as far as jersey sales and ticket sales, I helped make that university a lot of money," Peterson said during a conference
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Alesha Fulton Writing 1 Sarah Burnett 11/14/14 Obesity Intro Paragraph It is very shocking to find that being overweight/obese, basically gives you a death wish. From the start, if one is obese, it is considered unhealthy. There are many causes of death and disability linked to obesity. Some are high blood pressure, diabetes 1 and 2, and high cholesterol. If the obesity rate was lowered, the death rate of people all around the world would also decline. This issue is not complicated to fix
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An Informative Essay On Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death listed in the United States. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness. "In 1996 diabetes contributed to more than 162,000 deaths"(Lewis 1367). "Diabetes mellitus is not a single disease but a group of disorders with glucose intolerance in common" (McCance 674). Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar) and results from defective insulin production
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Title of Presentation: The role of the Family and Medical Leave Act in the workplace. Name of Presenter: Maria Vargas Description of Business Audience: Informative presentation to managers to fully understand the new standard regulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act in a company. Introduction: The year 2013 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by President Clinton. Since then, many families has had the advantage of this law
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Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on how to choose hearing protective devices. Attention Getter: Evidence: According to the Hearing Alliance of America, “more than 24 million people in the United States have a significant loss of hearing”. Although some of these cases are caused by age, a great number of them, approximately 10 million, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, are caused by exposure to loud noise—the same types of loud noise we expose ourselves
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Introduction Attn. Getter: The Olympic Creed says, “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” Link: The Olympics games have been around for thousands of years, bringing forth athletes from 5 continents of all ethnicities and backgrounds. The Games have served as a symbol of unity, dating back to the ancient world
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OUTLINE General purpose: To inform Speech Goal: I would like to give everybody an insight on Tiger Wood’s life. I will talk about his early childhood, golf career, and the scandal that became his downfall. INTRODUCTION Who in your opinion is the most dominant well-known figure in professional sports? This is up for debate to many of us as we all have different likes or interests. But there is one individual who was destined for stardom and was in the spotlight at a very early age.
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I. The men that can work, execute, and kill, on sea, air, and land are known as the SEALs. This group was created in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy as a small military team to do unconventional warfare. They may not have the most people in their group, but they execute better than anyone. In World War two there was a group named “The Frogmen” that are similar to the SEALs today but they were not an official group. The Frogmen did operations in the sea, air, and land just like the SEALs. In 2001
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General goal: To inform Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the 3 main organisms that are genetically modified. Method of organization: Topical Introduction A. Hook- The year is 1982, scientists Ralph Brinster and Richard Palmiter were in their lab and curious if anything would happen by inserting a human growth hormone into an animal. They experimented this idea by using a mouse. The results of that experiment? The Supermouse was created. The Supermouse was over twice as big as the parents
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I worked on a team at Wendys, I actually worked best when we had our rushes and when I was under pressure. Whenever a fellow co worker needed help with something or we were short people, I was always willing to jump in and help. I also was willing to work overtime, and I filled in for many call offs, believe me. I would describe good customer service as first and foremost being polite. Customers like to be greeted as they enter the store. I often refer to them as sir or mam. And I will offer to
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How voodoo started Voodoo is a religion that was brought to the Western coasts by slaves from Africa. It is believed to have started in Haiti in 1724 as a snake cult that worshipped many spirits pertaining to daily life experiences. The practices were intermingled with many Catholic rituals and saints. It was first brought to the Louisiana area in 1804 by Cuban plantation owners who were displaced by revolution and brought their slaves with them. Beliefs At first glance, it seems that a
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Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking It is a nerve-racking day in the classroom. You are zoning out and thinking about your plans for the weekend, when all of a sudden everyone claps and the teacher calls out your name. Immediately your heart starts racing, your palms get sweaty, and your throat closes up. It is your turn to present your speech to the class. In your lifetime, there will be numerous occasions where you will have to speak to the public, speak to a stranger, or just voice your opinions
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Purpose statement: To inform my audience about the health benefits of drinking different types of tea. Thesis statement: Drinking brewed teas, such as green tea, black tea, and white tea has health benefits that many people are unaware of. Pattern of Organization: Topical. INTRODUCTION 1) Whether you prefer your tea to be piping hot or ice cold, are you aware that it is one of the best things you can drink? a) According to an article from Sciencedaily.com, tea is the second most consumed
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Topic: Healthy Eating Specific: How to eat Carbohydrates Intro (thesis): Carbohydrates are onf the main type of nutrients which provides energy for our often referred as “carbs” are an important part of your diets, but it doesn’t mean you’re free to load up with cookies and cupcakes to get your daily carb amount. Today, I will explain the difference between good and bad carbohydrates. Idea One: (SIMPLE AND COMPLEX): Carbohydrate are an important part of a healthy, well balanced diet but it
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Finding the Right Position I am here today to give you some helpful tips to get the job you want! Finding the right job can be a difficult task, having some helpful tips to make the search a little easier and less intimidating. I. The job search a. Researching the job you want 1) Entering the proper wording 2) Keyword searching b. Know the location you want to work in 1) Have a mileage radius in mind c. Have a realistic salary range 1) Know the salary range for the position so you know what
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Informative speech Electric Cars Introduction Attention Getter: Central Idea: State an interesting new facts about electric cars. Preview of main points: Today I am going to talk about history of electric cars, where is electric cars today and finally we will explore what is to come of electric cars in the future. Body I.The history of the electric cars A) Where do the electric cars come from? B) When they was billed in the US? C) How they grow up in our country? II.
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Professor Snyder Informative Speech “Tattoos” Did you guys know that approximately 45 million Americans have tattoos? Hello everyone, today I will be telling you a bit about tattoos. Tattooing is a very popular art form and it has only become more popular and acceptable over the years. Over the next few minutes, I am going to inform you on the origins, various styles and the different techniques of tattooing. Tattooing dates back over thousands of years in history. The first recorded tattoos are
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Outline Worksheet: Informative Speech Title: The Failure of Yucca Mountain Speaker: Michelle Hwang Specific Purpose: To explain the intended purpose of Yucca Mountain as a potential nuclear waste repository, and the resulting failure of the project due to government inaction. Introduction I. Attention-getter: Imagine your old community swimming pool filled with trash. Now as time passes that trash just keeps accumulating; what would you do with that trash? Where does it go or more importantly
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Writer grabbed audience attention in her informative essay by picking really interesting and difficult job that she did while she was in college. Writer made it clear in her thesis statement that she is only going to talk about her most difficult job and her hardship in that job. “None of these jobs was as bad as my work as a waitress in a combination restaurant and ice cream parlor. The work there was physically hard; the pay was poor; and most of all, the working conditions were deplorable. “
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Name: Date: Course: Instructor’s Name: Assignment: 3D Glasses Specific Purpose Statement: To enlighten my listeners about the history of 3D glasses as well as their mode of operation. Central Idea: 3D glasses were developed to assist individuals view objects in a three dimension without having to strain their eyes. Method of Organization: Topical INTRODUCTION I. (Gain attention and interest) Many of us have encountered 3D technology at one point in our lives such as the red and blue
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Informative Speech Purpose: To inform my Com 110 audience about the implications of overpopulation Thesis: To grasp the true concept of overpopulation and its possible effects on the world we will look at the effects it has on our resources, pollution and the economy. Organizational Pattern: Topical I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: When you think of the word “overpopulation” you may think of an overcrowded dining center or not being able to find a table at the library during finals week,
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Vera Blazevska Professor Shenkler Communication in Action 7 November 2014 Informative Speech General Purpose: To inform my audience about The Republic of Macedonia I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention Getter: Zdravo na site! Kako se osekjame denes? For those of you who do not speak Macedonian let me translate. Hello, everyone! Everyone doing well today? B. Purpose Statement: Today I would like to inform you about my home country, Macedonia. C. Credibility Statement: I lived in Macedonia for 16 years
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SPEECH 1315: Informative Speech (Online) Develop a speech to inform your audience based on one of the following categories: Report (inform) on a famous person (a past or present person). Report (inform) on famous organization. Provide information on a famous event (be specific). As you research a topic, remember to document your sources for further possible reference. In preparing your speech, select an appropriate introduction and conclusion. Your speech should demonstrate clear
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Informative Speech By:Amber Samworth Topic: Yoga General Purpose: To Inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about yoga. Thesis Statement: I want my audience to be informed about what yoga is, its history, and why it has become so popular in recent years. Introduction I. (Open w/impact) According to Ann Pizer, a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor, in an article last accessed on September 18th 2007, for Yoga.About.Com. “Yoga means “union” in Sanskrit, the language of Ancient India
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Thesis Statement: Understanding how dreams occur, how they affect our lives and what they mean help us grasp what dreams actually are. Intro: I. (Attention Getter) Have you ever dreamt that you were walking along the side of a road or along a cliff and suddenly you trip? You’re falling for what seems like forever, but before hitting the ground, you wake up? This is considered to be a falling dream, and ironically, falling dreams occur when you are falling asleep. They are usually accompanied
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An innocent man is wrongly executed whilst a man who raped and murdered a mother and her thirteen year old daughter spends the rest of his life with three meals a day and cable television. Which of these is the bigger injustice? The use of the death penalty to punish serious crimes is a very controversial topic and there is much debate surrounding the issue. This paper will briefly discuss arguments supporting and against the use of the death penalty. The death penalty which is also known as capital
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Name: Dixie Chavez Date: 04-01-15 Organizational Pattern: Spatial General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Mexico City. Thesis Statement: Mexico City is filled with many historic attractions, to explore with its rich and glorious Aztec heritage, an intriguing colonial past and exhilarating new world. Introduction: The Distrito Federal, or Mexico City as it is called in English, has no comparison when it comes to other cities in Mexico
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Introduction: You wait in line for what seems like forever and finally you take your seat. You pull the paddle bars so they fit snug against your shoulders. You reach the top and then comes the big drop. You start screaming or if you're daring you put your hands up and enjoy the ride. I'm of course speaking of roller coasters. Today I'm going to go over the history, the different types of roller coasters, the mechanics, and the most important part, safety of roller coasters. History The oldest
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Swimming General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about the history and development of swim along with its applications. Central Idea: Swimming has a long and rich history that dates back way before our generations and is not always as beneficial as we may think. Method of Organization: Topical Introduction I. (Gain attention and interest) I remember joining the high school swim team back in my sophomore year. I remember struggling to catch
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