Essays on Colorado State University

A rhetorical analysis of language is not a summary or an interpretation of what the author meant. Rather, it is a treatise on how the author presents his or her material (Ramage, Bean and Johnson 16). At issue are the rhetorical features of the text-the author's purpose, the intended audience, what kinds of claims he makes, and the way he uses evidence (Ramage, Bean and Johnson 16). That evidence is used to show how an author attempts to persuade whatever audience he has chosen. The rhetorical plan is to analyze the text in terms of with the grain reading, ...

Introduction

Organizations, companies, educational institutions, and governments, face different challenges and threats every day, and the need to plan for undesirable future events is a critical requirement for any organization (Berg, 2010, p.80) There are times when the risk factors are unforeseen, catching the organization by surprise. Other instances are beyond human control, like disaster strikes and natural phenomena. In most cases, however, the risk areas are known, and management carries out the task of planning for the risk by creating contingency plans or determining ways to avert the risk. In extreme cases, the organization might choose to absorb the ...

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There are various factors that need to be considered when designing software interface. These factors will ensure that users will get the best experience with the use of the software. There should be some principles that need to be followed when designing computer software. This paper will focus on usability principles and design requirements for online book system. There will then be a comparison of different online bookstore bookstores.

When designing software, there is a need to ensure that there are principles that are followed in order to have effective user interfaces. Consistency - one of the design principles is ...

Mark’s Total Cholesterol is below 186mg/dl and that is good, as it is under the 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or less that is a desirable level. His HDL cholesterol that protects against heart disease is 45mg/dL under the 60 mg/dL considered optimal but above the 40 mg/dL considered low. However, it is close and he needs counseling to raise it. His LDL cholesterol of 119mg/dL is within the near optimal range of 100 to 129 mg/dL This LDL level is higher than the American mean level of 115 md/dL and Mark should work to reduce it. His Triglycerides ...

I am applying to the Colorado State University Master’s program in Management Practice. I hold a Bachelor’s in Home Economics from the University of Tabuk in Saudi Arabia and I am determined to continue to develop my knowledge and acquire new valuable skills to become a successful marketing professional. At the moment, I am applying to this study field because my mother owns a small firm in Jordan that designs bicycles. My responsibilities at the firm include designing new types of bicycles for rent and help attract customers. After obtaining my Master’s degree, I will be able to assist ...

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Drug and alcohol use among teenagers is a problem concerning not only the core social structures, the families, but societies as a whole. When do teenagers first experience alcohol and what drives them to use drugs? Are figures showing a decline in students using alcohol and drugs leave us on the safe side, or is there another trend replacing an outdated one? It appears that a large number of 8th, 10th and 12th-graders in the U.S find pleasure in using alcohol or illegal drugs, while there is also a portion of the teenage population that is urged to alcohol and drug use for ...

Environmental Science

Energy Resource Plan Introduction

Energy conservation is important to the environment. You have probably heard that said on television and read it in the headlines a million times but you may not have thought about what it means for your family. The environment needs to be clean for our families. Less air pollution in the atmosphere means healthier kids and less asthma.

Noticing a difference in air pollution isn’t easy. But a cheaper electric bill would be a nice change and a good reward for saving energy. By conserving energy at home you will be saving money and have more to spend ...