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issue prompt:oftentimes, the result of a particular action are not of consequence; rather, it is the way we go about the actions that matters most. please take a look

oftentimes, the result of a particular action are not of consequence; rather, it is the way we go about the actions that matters most. Which is more important, the results of our actions or the way we carry-out these action? Some would argue that the methods certain individuals use to correct social problems are more inspiring and important, for example, Nelson Mandela and apartheid, but others argue that results justifies actions; thus, it should be of more consequence. I believe that results of actions are more important because certain actions, no matter how noble, fail to produce the desired results expected by the masses. *** this is not a full essay, just the INTRODUCTION following their procedures: topic sentence, preview of the issue and thesis statement. hope it looks good. Any feedback will be duly appreciated. thanks L.I

thanks, but its really difficult getting laws that are flexible. but i guess i would keep on thinking.

issue prompt: Laws should be flexible enough to take account of various circumstances, times, and place hello guys.....finding it difficult to raise points for this prompt........need a helping hand. please both sides of the argument thanks

Governments should focus on solving the immediate problems of today rather than on trying to solve the anticipated problems of the future. Problems faced by governments are multifaceted and numerous that most governments fail to accomplish a lot while in power. But, I believe government should both solve present problems and anticipated problems of the future. Governments are obligated to improve the present well-being of its citizens. By virtue of being put in power by the public, governments have to meet some of their basic needs. Such needs could range from education, energy, social amenities to infrastructure. This is because even if government is able to tackle problems of the future, their tenure will be seen through the critical lens of the present problems. For example, in Nigeria inadequate power or energy supply is an immediate problem that successive governments have failed to solve. Citizens use this as a yardstick of how effective a particular government was. On the other hand, anticipated problems are important. Such problems could make or mar future generations, if plans are not laid down to tackle such problems. For instance, global warming, world leaders have reached a consensus that there will be global adverse effects if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduce. Imagine a future with a depleted ozone layer; the public will be susceptible to various illnesses, there will be flooding and famine in some countries, tsunamis and hurricanes in a greater proportion. Governments that fail to plan are planning to fail its unseen generation. Also to aptly illustrate my point on anticipated problems. Take the example of a world power like the United States. The White House has continue to sponsor research on alternative energy sources which has produced hybrid fuels like shale gas, so that the United States does not fall victim on dependence on a hostile nation, which could threaten its national security. In summary, both immediate and anticipated problems of the future are important. Governments should solve problems that will benefit their citizens both presently and in the future.

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Some people believe that in order to be effective, political leaders must yield to public opinion and abandon principle for the sake of compromise. Others believe that the most essential quality of an effective leader is the ability to remain consistently committed to particular principles and objectives An effective leader should be able to meet the needs of the society; as such, leaders must hold fast to their principles and objectives rather than vacillate due to public opinion. Leaders like Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Ghandi and Martin Luther King have shown us that the effectiveness of a leader is dependent on steadfastness to principles and views. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th American President, was steadfast to his fight against the abolition of slavery in United States throughout his political career. Before becoming president his opinion was unpopular with his republican party, and that lost him a senate seat. But with time and with the use of his genuine rhetoric he was able to appeal to his party, and the public that the American Constitution makes all men equal. Thus, he won the election based on his views and he did not disincline from his opinions while in power. He was able to force the 13th amendment that abolished slavery. He stands as one of the greatest American President of all time. History honours leaders that do not vacillate on their views and opinions. Also, consider another American Martin Luther King, the leader of black- America push for social reforms. His adherence to non-violent protest throughout his part in the struggle has made his name forever written in gold in American history. At a period when public inclination was to use violence and radical means to get the much needed reforms, he favoured peaceful protests, labour strikes, sit-ins, and general civil disobedience. If he had taken to violent means his cause would have been defeated. Thus, even after his demise his followers still kept to his views and much of the needed reforms were gradually actualised, and this culminated in producing the first black American president some 40 years later. Mahatma Ghandi, the great Indian nationalist, fought for the independence of India from the British by also employed non-violent civil disobedience, just like King. Even before India, as a lawyer in South Africa he fought for the rights of minority Hindus, and blacks using protests and strikes. He stayed glued to his views, when Indians favoured violence and he also propagated dialogue to quell ethnic and religious tension. He was able to win the hearts of many Indians, both Hindus and Muslims because his methods where very effective at bringing the required change. He bears the tag of ‘numero uno’ human rights leader and the father of the Indian nation. Although proponents against my views argue that leaders should always heed to public opinion. I believe that always trying to please the public on all issues is a sign of weakness on the part of the leader, and their opponents can take that as an opportunity. Take the example of the use of nerve gas on Syrian civilians, as the United States threatened reprisal attacks, some world powers were against this, and only a deal on the destruction of all the chemicals quelled the situation. If the United States had backed out countries like Iran would have been emboldened. These great leaders have shown that effectiveness is dependent on how steadfast the leaders are to their principles and opinion. As long as their views are genuine it will find adherents in the public.

Educators should teach facts only after their students have studied the ideas, trends, and concepts that help explain those facts. The formal education system tends to make facts more important than the ideas and concepts that make up these facts. Educators should make sure students study ideas and thoughts that explain facts before teaching them these facts. The reasons for this view are: first, students will have a better understanding of facts; also, it will help improve their critical and cognitive reasoning skills. First and foremost, students will have a better understanding of facts. As students are introduced to the concepts of these facts, they are exposed to have a wide perspective of what these facts actually mean; thus, they do not accept facts passively. Introducing students to facts encourages rote memorization, and some students may not be interested in knowing the ideas and thoughts that explain these facts. For example, when introducing students to a concept like gravity, giving students examples of the effects of gravity like a fruit falling from a tree or throwing an object upward will give students a lucid picture of gravity. Furthermore, students’ critical and cognitive reasoning skills are developed. Through this form of learning students acquire skills of developing thoughts on different facts or knowledge they come across. Also, they are able to question and seek more knowledge about facts they encounter outside school. In addition students acquire skills of problem solving. For instance, a math student who has been given a wide view of a particular problem, will surely be able to see different methods or route to the solution. Although teaching facts may be important for students during their nascent education, for example teaching students times table and a myriad of spellings. Facts should not be taught in higher classes , where students should learn how to think, without first going through the concepts with them, In summary, teaching concepts and ideas before facts will give students better understanding of facts, and critical thinking skills. Teaching only facts to student will stymie their academic and learning development.

my mistake.......thanks for the heads up. looks like am prepping for the GRE on my own. its possible

has no one on this forum used this book????

Learning is primarily a matter of personal discipline; students cannot be motivated by school or college alone. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position. am a bit confuse on this topic. please someone should help me with points for this essay.

Hello guys. I am a Nigerian Student, a relative of mine in the US just sent a copy of princeton, i originally got one by Kaplan. Hope this book will be helpful? I am an Engineering student, so i have faith that the quant won't be that difficult, i am more concerned with the AWA and verbal, although i have been doing many issue essays and learning words ( magoosh, kaplan). Anyone who has used it . hope it will be useful?

Some people believe that college students should consider only their own talents and interests when choosing a field of study. Others believe that college students should base their choice of a field of study on the availability of jobs in that field. In this period were countries have just started recovering from the recession, and availability of jobs has stagnated in certain sectors; I believe college students should only consider fields of study were there are availability of jobs. The reasons for this view are two-folds: first, it will give them a chance at a secured future; also, it will be the best decision for students that use loans to pay for their schooling. Firstly, it will give college students a chance at a secured future. By making this decision students are able to get jobs after graduating; thus, since getting jobs means being on a regular wage, they will be able to pay their bills, meet their needs, and those of their immediate families. They are able to live comfortably. For instance, in Nigeria you don’t hear a student say I want to learn painting at college, and the reason is that there is no real appreciation of artworks, I have never seen an art gallery around me, but I do see many banks. Furthermore, such a decision will be the best for students that pay for their schooling with loans. After earning a degree some students will be in debt, and they have to pay this off before they can even start their lives. Thus, it will have been the best decision to pick a field where he or she would get a job immediately after school. For example, a lecturer told me of foreign student who was a exchange student in my department, he said the student was now working to pay off all the debt he incurred for his schooling. Opponents against my argument say that with the right skills and talents a student is sure of landing a job in any field. I agree that having skills give you an upper hand in getting a job, but these skills are useless when there are no job opportunities for you to utilise such skills. In summary, with the present situation of the global economy, college students should pick fields that will give them a competitive advantage of living a comfortable life. Skills and talents are good, but there is no need having these skills, and not having food on the table. **** is this okay. any feedback will be deeply appreciated

writing is not my strong point, i am looking any means that can make me get a good score may be a 5 or a 4 , is there any other way? i try to write essays every other day. also, do engineering schools put emphasis on the AWA.

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Competition for high grades seriously limits the quality of learning at all levels of education. Students in all levels of education are given the orientation that scoring high grades is the only means to show true learning. Competition for high grades limits the quality of learning due to these reasons: first, students prepare more for exams than for actual learning; also, students willing to learn are discouraged, and don’t perform well in examinations. Firstly, students prepare more for examinations than for actual learning. Students prepare more to pass examinations; thus, they may take to rote memorization, and will not be interested in having a better understanding of concepts and ideas they are taught. Therefore, students are good test-takers, but not good learners. For example, it is normal to question students on a course that they took exams on a week back, and they don’t recall even a minute detail. Also, students willing to learn are discouraged and do not perform well in examinations. Students who are not able to cope with such competition, and are interested in having a proper understanding of concepts, and ideas are not motivated continue this mode of learning, since students with high grades are given utmost preference. For instance, during my undergraduate studies, students that did not score high grades had a better understanding of courses more than some so called brilliant lads. Opponents against my view argue that competition for high grades motivates student to do well. I believe that such competition may motivate some students, but a majority will be discouraged to learning since they do not meet up these high grades. In summary, competition for high grades make student excellent test-takers, but not excellent learners. Encouraging this will seriously reduce the standard of learning, as schools will produce individuals that are only effective in school classrooms, but not in the society. i took 35 mins.

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Educators should find out what students want included in the curriculum and then offer it to them Although getting student feedback on their teachers, and their teaching methods is a good idea; I do not think students’ input should be considered when creating a curriculum. The reasons for these views are: first, students will want to avoid topics that are mundane to them; also, teachers are better positioned to make these decisions. First and foremost, students will try to avoid courses they do not understand. Naïve students who feel certain courses are not necessary will see this as an opportunity to get rid of it. These courses may be pre-requisites to higher level courses, thus these students find it difficult to catch-up on such courses. For instance, if simple algebra- that is, x and y, is removed from the curriculum, students will not effectively understand calculus. Also, teachers are better positioned to make these decisions. Educators having been adequately trained; thus, have a better understanding of the importance of each course towards the learning of a student. Teachers have an idea of what the end-result should be when these students completely go through these courses. Students who in most cases have no idea of what a particular course entails before taking it should not make these decisions. For instance, during my undergraduate studies, I only knew the importance of a course I offered a year ago when a present course makes reference to it. Opponents against my view argue that students will be motivated to learn courses they have interest in. I believe formal education is not meant to be rosy all the time; students should be ready to make these so called boring areas interesting. In summary, teachers have more understanding than students on what should be in the curriculum. Allowing student input will surely reduce the standard of their learning; also, such curriculum will not produce well schooled individuals. ***** untimed essay

An individual’s learning process is not complete if the individual is not inquisitive enough to question what he or she has been taught. Students should question what they have been taught because of these reasons: firstly, they have a better understanding and are more engaged in the class; also, teachers and theories are not infallible. An individual’s learning process is not complete if the individual is not inquisitive enough to question what he or she has been taught. Students should question what they have been taught because of these reasons: firstly, they have a better understanding and are more engaged in the class; also, teachers and theories are not infallible. Furthermore, teachers and theories are not infallible. There may be instances when educators do not give genuine information to students, thus it won’t be out of place for a student to question such kind of information. For example, the world would have continue to believe the geocentric theory – that is, earth as the centre of the universe, if Copernicus had not questioned the truthfulness of this theory, and then disabused it by postulating the heliocentric theory. Opponents against my view argue that students become arrogant and precocious, thus believe educators should not allow this. But the opposite is the case, students are emboldened and build up self-confidence when they don’t learn passively without questioning. In summary, the major goal of learning is to make the individual have a thorough understanding of different concepts and ideas. Thus student should continually question what they have been taught. [[[ This is a timed essay used like 35 mins for this........any feedback, as usual will be very help full.

Government should offer college and university education free of charge to all students High tuition fees in most colleges and universities in countries like the US, and UK make it difficult for students to acquire college education, especially impecunious students. But even with this, it won’t be right for government to offer free education to students because of these reasons: first, it will not be a cost- effective venture, and some students will not take this opportunity seriously. First and foremost, government funding a totally free education will be cost-intensive. Apart from paying for students’ fees, government also have to maintain college buildings, stock libraries with book, and equip laboratories, since these schools do not collect tuitions. Furthermore, government need funds to contend with other social problems like health, security and infrastructure; thus spending a large portion of the budget on a free education is not a wise decision. In addition, such policy will make public funds to be used to subsidize education for families that can pay. A totally free education is not the answer. Also, such largess will meet up with students that won’t take their studies seriously. Already, in schools there are students that waste their family funds either by not been serious or dropping out from school. A free education system will lead to a high increase in drop outs, as more students might see no reason to be serious, since they don’t pay for their schooling. Higher education should be for students that have zeal to learning, not just any student. Proponents of free education argue that it will equip individuals with tools which can make them self-actualize in the society, especially now when most jobs require higher education. But, government gives grants, loans and financial aid to students who cannot meet these high fees, thus families should plan well, and take advantage of these opportunities. In summary, free education is not cost-effective for government, and might make students unserious with their studies. Thus, government should continue with their aid to penurious students, and families should plan well for their ward’s education, even at a period that tuition continues to increase. ** it took me 40 mins to complete this essay ......i have written a lot of essays without timing.......any feedback will be helpful. Thank you

Teachers' salaries should be based on their students' academic performance. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and supporting your position, be sure to address the most compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to challenge your position Proponents of this view argue that the traditional step pay system – that is, teachers’ salaries based on years in service, is flawed and bias, as it does not consider the criteria of how well these teachers do, they favour a student performance based system which they believe will bring renewed vigour into the profession, and improve the standard of education. But still, teachers’ pay should not be fully based on their students’ performance because of these reasons: a student’s performance is not totally dependent on a teacher; also, educators do more than make students get good grades in examinations; thirdly, such a policy will put certain teachers at a disadvantage. First and foremost, a student’s academic performance is not totally dependent on a teacher. Teachers are only in control of students during school hours, they may teach, and give assignments, but performance also depends on what the student does with his or her time when away from school . Students will do well academically by spending extra time on their studies, and this is only possible if there is an enabling environment at home to study, and also if parents put interest on their kid’s academics. For instance, the poor academic performance of a kid that plays video games after school hours consistently cannot be put on the teacher. Furthermore, the prompt creates the notion that a teacher’s duty towards student is simply to make them score good grades. From my experience, teachers do more than this, it is from school students learn morals, how to behave in public, how to be respectful to constituted authority and older persons. Especially, students who are not from good homes are able to learn from these teachers. For example, I learnt good table manners during my primary education. In addition, teachers who work with kids that are challenged or have problems with learning will be at a disadvantage. There are communities or districts that have children with illnesses that make it difficult for them to learn at a similar pace as their well-to-do counterparts. For example, kids with brain disease will find it hard to learn and thus good teachers will be helpful to such kids. But basing salaries on academic performance may make these teachers think of their own interest, and look for better options. Opponents against my argument will posit that such a policy if implemented will make teachers work harder, and attract people to the profession. I agree with this to an extent, but I think salaries partly based on performance will also create the right motivation in the profession. In summary, a student’s performance is not totally dependent on the teacher, and they do more than only make student get good grades. If such a policy is implemented, teachers will respond by teaching students constrained information- that is, just what they need to know for examinations, and I believe this may reduce the standard of learning in our schools. ******firstly,i like to research before i write any essay and i spend more time( sometimes days), just like to know if it is a good way prepare? Well for this essay i completed the last 5 paragraphs in like 40 mins.......i was kind of rushing.......i had to really brainstorm on the intro. Finally @awells is intro getting there? Your feedbacks has always been helpful. Thanks

Hello guys, I am prepping for the GRE ( well, that’s a bit stressfull). Ok, I studied mechanical engineering during my undergrad, and i fell in love with thermodynamics and fluid mechanics then. I want to apply for a masters program, I am in a dilemma on choosing between mechanical and petroleum engineering. I will like to work in the oil sector ( if take a themal/ fluid option in mechanical will i be suited to work in this sector). I need an engineer to enlighten me on on both sides of the divide. i will be grateful. any feedback will be very helpful. Please comment.

Hello guys, I am prepping for the GRE ( well, that’s a bit stressfull). Ok, I studied mechanical engineering during my undergrad, and i fell in love with thermodynamics and fluid mechanics then. I want to apply for a masters program, I am in a dilemma on choosing between mechanical and petroleum engineering. I will like to work in the oil sector ( if take a themal/ fluid option in mechanical will i be suited to work in this sector). I need an engineer to enlighten me on on both sides of the divide. i will be grateful.

not at all . thanks i will use your critique as a blueprint for writing subsequent essays......hope you can always check my essays out?.......... thanks every one that made a comment

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