What is an Essay Format?

 What is an Essay Format?

 

What should be the steps to writing an Essay?

If you struggle with starting essays just like us, the first logical step is to create an outline for your essay. The outline will act as the guiding light for you to complete the essay without feeling overwhelmed with ideas.

Outline

The outline of an essay is: Introduction, Body paragraph, and followed by conclusion.

To help you get started, create an outline for the essay. To create the outline, you have to analyze whatever prompt you are given about the essay and answer the questions that are asked in your assignment. The outline also depends on the type of essay your assignment demands. There are four types of essays.

1.      Argumentative essay

An argumentative essay refers to the outline where the essay is written to convince the reader about a particular stance of the writer on the topic. The essay is written in the form of a debate. The writer’s goal for writing the essay is to present a strong argument and explain his conclusion about the topic.

Simply: I (the writer) believe this, let me throw some facts at you.

The outline for an argumentative essay is

Introduction includes:

Introducing the theme of the essay

Thesis of the essay

Paragraphs outline:

Explaining the argument/point

Facts

Shreds of evidence

Conclusion:

Proving the thesis

Closing the argument (at the point where the reader is convinced)

2.      Narrative essay

A narrative essay is a piece of writing that narrates a situation to the reader. Such essays often include creative writing and the use of creative language. A narrative essay is the type of essay closest to story-telling. The essay includes creating an essay that leaves an impression on the reader. Narrative essays don't follow the traditional outline of introduction, body, and conclusion. The narrative essay includes the narration of the situation after the introduction. The narrative essay should end by portraying the prong of the essay.

3.      Descriptive/Expository essay

A descriptive or an expository essay is the one in which the aim of the essay is to give complete knowledge about the topic to the reader. The topic of the essay is thoroughly explained in detail. The purpose is to neither assist the reader to form opinions nor to give your opinion to the reader.

The outline of an expository essay is:

Introduction:

Briefing about the topic and theme

General background information

Body:

Details about the topic for further understanding

Conclusion:

Summary of all the details presented about the topic.

4.      Reflective essay

In a reflective essay, the writer examines someone’s work or explains his own experience about a situation. A reflective essay can be as simple as a journey to becoming an academic writer. The essay describes his or her experience or a reflection on someone’s work. The outline of a reflective essay is:

Introduction:

The writer explains the main topic of what the reflection is going to be about.

Body:

The writer explains how their experience has affected their life or alternatively what is the significance of the work.

Conclusion:

The writer concludes their experience and how it has turned out to be. Or, they summarize their thoughts on the topic.

Conclusion

Making an essay means creating an impact, whether it is descriptive, reflective, Narrative, or argumentative. The outline of an essay is the first step to writing a successful essay. Understanding or describing the outline of the essay beforehand can make writing the essay very easy and quick.

 

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What is an Essay Format?

 

What is an Essay Format?

 

What should be the steps to writing an Essay?

If you struggle with starting essays just like us, the first logical step is to create an outline for your essay. The outline will act as the guiding light for you to complete the essay without feeling overwhelmed with ideas.

Outline

The outline of an essay is: Introduction, Body paragraph, and followed by a conclusion.

To help you get started, create an outline for the essay. To create the outline, you have to analyze whatever prompt you are given about the essay and answer the questions that are asked in your assignment. The outline also depends on the type of essay your assignment demands. There are four types of essays.

1.      Argumentative essay

An argumentative essay refers to the outline where the essay is written to convince the reader about a particular stance of the writer on the topic. The essay is written in the form of a debate. The writer’s goal for writing the essay is to present a strong argument and explain his conclusion about the topic.

Simply: I (the writer) believe this, let me throw some facts at you.

The outline for an argumentative essay is

Introduction includes:

Introducing the theme of the essay

Thesis of the essay

Paragraphs outline:

Explaining the argument/point

Facts

Shreds of evidence

Conclusion:

Proving the thesis

Closing the argument (at the point where the reader is convinced)

2.      Narrative essay

A narrative essay is a piece of writing that narrates a situation to the reader. Such essays often include creative writing and the use of creative language. A narrative essay is the type of essay closest to story-telling. The essay includes creating an essay that leaves an impression on the reader. Narrative essays don't follow the traditional outline of introduction, body, and conclusion. The narrative essay includes the narration of the situation after the introduction. The narrative essay should end by portraying the prong of the essay.

3.      Descriptive/Expository essay

A descriptive or an expository essay is the one in which the aim of the essay is to give complete knowledge about the topic to the reader. The topic of the essay is thoroughly explained in detail. The purpose is to neither assist the reader to form opinions nor to give your opinion to the reader.

The outline of an expository essay is:

Introduction:

Briefing about the topic and theme

General background information

Body:

Details about the topic for further understanding

Conclusion:

Summary of all the details presented about the topic.

4.      Reflective essay

In a reflective essay, the writer examines someone’s work or explains his own experience about a situation. A reflective essay can be as simple as a journey to becoming an academic writer. The essay describes his or her experience or a reflection on someone’s work. The outline of a reflective essay is:

Introduction:

The writer explains the main topic of what the reflection is going to be about.

Body:

The writer explains how their experience has affected their life or alternatively what is the significance of the work.

Conclusion:

The writer concludes their experience and how it has turned out to be. Or, they summarize their thoughts on the topic.

Conclusion

Making an essay means creating an impact, whether it is descriptive, reflective, Narrative, or argumentative. The outline of an essay is the first step to writing a successful essay. Understanding or describing the outline of the essay beforehand can make writing the essay very easy and quick.

 

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Management Accounting CPT

 

 BUS/IT 8701 Executive Practicum-Core

BUS/IT 8702 Executive Practicum Concentration

Ottawa University considers this uniquely designed curriculum as perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for international students to internalize learning through practical application. The EMBA Practicum combines current real- time experiences with classroom theory, creative testing, analysis, modeling, and research, while applying theory to a practical environment to extend knowledge.

 

All assignments, discussions, activities, projects, and homework in this course are focused on authorized employment. Students are expected convey their understanding of topics in your core class in relation with current employment

 

 

EMBA Practicum Training:

 

 

IT 8701           Practicum 1 (repeatable up to 9 times) 0.5cr

IT 8702           Practicum continuation (repeatable up to 9 times) 0.5cr

 

 

Curricular Practicum Training (CPT) is work authorization for F-1 international students to receive further training that is directly related to their degree level and major. Authorization is dependent upon the students academically eligible and the employment meeting federal government regulations. The program is an integration of professional and academic experience through eligible employment in Information Technology (IT), Management of Information Technology, Management, Operational effectiveness, Healthcare or Business Management employers. You are required as part of the EMBA course of study to maintain eligible employment for the duration of your study with Ottawa University. Credit is awarded through successful completion of the following course sequence:

 

Credit Hour Limitation:

 

The maximum number of credits that can be applied toward graduation is six (6), from the following courses: EMBA Practicum (IT/BUS 8701), EMBA Practicum continuation (IT/BUS 8702)

 

Attendance and Participation:

 

Students are required to physically attend Week 1 and Week 8 sessions in Phoenix, AZ, Overland Park, KS or Brookfield, WI. Employment/Internship attendance requirements are to be agreed upon between you and your employment supervisor. (for further details refer to University attendance policy and participation policies in Blackboard)

 

Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS):

 

The Blackboard site is the documentation and support repository for this course. Course information and assignments can be found here, and your completed assignments are to be submitted here. Forms that require a signature must be scanned and uploaded into Blackboard in the appropriate/designated place. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are placing each week's memo (see below) in the correct location in Blackboard. If it is not where it belongs, you will earn a zero for that assignment.

 

Expectations:

 

During the EMBA Practicum, you will:

 

•    Meet work and academic requirements as set down under the EMBA Practicum agreement.

•    Notify the International Student Services office at internationalprograms@ottawa.edu immediately upon any change in employment, employer, or a change from part time to full time employment. (and vice versa)

Grading:

The practicum is graded with a pass/fail designation. To earn this grade, you must complete the following

 

•    Attend all class sessions from start to finish

•    Complete a minimum of 5 hours work per week for 8 weeks (min. 40 hours)

•    Submit weekly reflective employment memos. (week 1 to 7 is equal to 1 point each week)

•    Submit a final reflective narrative essay that is signed by your employer (worth 3 points)

•    NO EXCEPTIONS FOR LATE Submissions

 

This is a pass/fail grade you need at least 8 points out of 10 to pass (80%). However, missing an employer signature and submitting the final reflective essay late is grounds for a failing grade. Unemployed students must notate at the end of the assignment that they are currently unemployed. Employed student must have a dated wet signature in final page of the assignment (not on a separate page) No electronic signatures will be accepted

 

Course Requirements:

 

Weekly Memos (weeks 1 to 7)

 

Reflective summaries should be a maximum of one (1) page, typed and 1 1/2-spaced, with Arial font, 1 margins, and 12 point. (Memo format is mandatory = see template provided in Blackboard. See below). Full sentences required.

 

Unless otherwise directed by faculty the summaries must address the topics below to use as headings to divide each reflection topic within your summary.

 

 

MEMORANDUM

STUDENT NAME:

EMPLOYER:

SUPERVISOR:

 

WEEK DATES: (example 3/9/2020 to 3/13/2020)

 

 

What was the focus of the course work this week? What were the topics?

How does it relate to your work?

 

NOTE: Directly apply concepts learned to work. If the concepts do not apply directly to your current job, then you need to explain your understanding of how it can be applied in your company.

 

 

Final Reflective Narrative Summary Essay (week 8)

Compile an original essay of 3-5 pages in APA (7^th edition) format that integrates what you have learned in the last 7 weeks. This essay has to be unique

 

 

(Please refer to the links below from our library on APA formatting) https://apastyIe.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/sample-papers http://ottawa.Iibguides.com/c.php?g=146348&p=960937

 

 

 

Final Reflective Narrative Summary must include

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Coursework Assessment Brief

 Assessment Task 

 

1. Introduction 

 

This assessment requires you to undertake practical database application development work 

to meet specified requirements and write a report that recommends improvements to the database and researches a topic relating to databases. 

 

This assessment will enable students to demonstrate in full or in part the learning outcomes identified in the unit descriptor. 

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2. The Practical Development Work 

 

The practical development work is based on an online electronics shopping company where you work as a Database Analyst/Developer. The entity-relationship diagram and SQL script for creating and populating the database are provided on SOL.  

 

Part 1 - Retrieving Data using SQL 

 

You have been asked to write the following SQL queries for management information purposes. All students should complete questions a, b and c below and to achieve a higher grade, also complete question d. 

 

1. The company want to do a marketing campaign to new shoppers and all female shoppers. Retrieve the first name, surname, email address, gender, date joined, and the current age in years of shoppers who joined on or after 1st Jan 2020 and all female shoppers (irrespective of when they joined). Print date columns in the format DD-MM-YYYY and print ‘Not known’ for any NULL values.  Order results by gender and then by age (highest first). 

Refer to the SQLite Built-in Functions reference on SOL for how to calculate the age and format the dates. 

 

 

SELECT 

shopper_first_name, 

shopper_surname, 

shopper_email_address, 

IFNULL(gender,'Not Known') gender, 

strftime('%d-%m-%Y', date_joined) as date_joined, 

(strftime('%Y', 'now') - strftime('%Y', date_of_birth)) - (strftime('%m-%d', 'now') < strftime('%m-%d', date_of_birth)) as Age 

FROM 

shoppers 

WHERE 

gender = 'F' 

OR date_joined >= '2020-01-01' 

ORDER BY  

gender,Age DESC; 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. The website requires a customer account history page which will accept the shopper id as a parameter entered by the user at run time. Write a query to retrieve the first name and surname for a specific shopper along with details of all the orders they’ve placed, displaying the order no, order date, product description, seller name, quantity ordered, price (with two decimal places and prefixed by a £ sign) and ordered product status. Print date columns in the format DD-MM-YYYY. Sort the results by order date showing the most recent order first. Test your query for shopper ids 10000 and 10019. 

 

 

select 

s.shopper_first_name, 

s.shopper_surname, 

so.order_id, 

STRFTIME('%d-%m-%Y', so.order_date) as order_date, 

p.product_description, 

s2.seller_name, 

op.quantity, 

Round(op.price,2) as price, 

so.order_status 

from 

shopper_orders so 

inner join shoppers s on 

s.shopper_id = so.shopper_id 

inner join ordered_products op ON 

op.order_id = so.order_id 

inner join products p on 

p.product_id = op.product_id 

inner join sellers s2 on 

op.seller_id = s2.seller_id 

where s.shopper_id = 10000 

 

 

 

 

 

Result Set  

 

 

 

 

 

3. The business relationship manager has asked you to write a summary report on the sellers and products that they have had sold since 1st June 2019. Display the seller account ref, seller name, product code, product description, number of orders, total quantity sold and total value of all sales (with two decimal places and prefixed by a £ sign) for each product they sell. You should also include products that a seller sells but has had no orders for and show any NULL values as 0. Sort results by seller name and then product description. 

 

select 

s2.seller_account_ref, 

 

s2.seller_name, 

 

p2.product_code, 

 

p2.product_description, 

 

Sum(IFNULL(op.quantity,0)) as quantity, 

 

Round(Sum(IFNULL(op.quantity,0)*IFNULL(op.price,0)),2) as Total_sales 

from 

products p2 

 

inner join product_sellers ps on p2.product_id = ps.product_id 

 

inner join sellers s2 on s2.seller_id = ps.seller_id  

 

LEFT join ordered_products op on op.product_id = ps.product_id and op.seller_id = ps.seller_id 

 

group by s2.seller_account_ref, 

s2.seller_name, 

p2.product_code, 

p2.product_description  

ORDER by s2.seller_account_ref,p2.product_description  

 

 

Result set 

 

 

 

 

 

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