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Essay Instructions: This paper is asking me about the text I read in class the title ?Mother Tongue? by Amy Tan and to analyze how the author use rhetorical strategies to make her argument, critique cultural standards, or emphasize specific themes.
My essay should be structured by the CSS model, or Claim, Support, Significance. This means that my essay overall should follow this: Intro=Claim, Body=Support, Conclusion=Analysis of Significance. In addition, each paragraph should also follow this pattern. Please make sure that each paragraph makes a claim, analyzes and quotes text as support, and concludes with an evaluation of the significance of my claim and the text that I quote in terms of the text as a whole

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Essay Instructions: To prepare for this essay, first read materials about comparison/contrast at: http://infotrac.thomsonlearning.com/infowrite/ex_comp.htm. Print up this information and keep it for your reference. Highlight the terms "informative" and "point-by-point." (You will be writing an informative, point-by-point comparison/contrast essay for Essay 4.)

What is a thesis?

We discussed thesis statements when writing Essays 2 and 3. If you need a review of this, take another look at the "Moving from Topic to Thesis" PowerPoint.

Requirements for Essay 4:

This paper must have a clearly defined thesis and "point-by-point" outline comparing and contrasting your chosen "texts."
This paper must be double spaced and in MLA format.
This paper must have a Works Cited page that contains at least the two "texts" (literature and/or music) about which you are writing.
This paper must use parenthetical documentation throughout the body of the paper. (See this link for a good example of a paper properly documented in MLA format with parenthetical documentation.)
This paper must use quotations correctly and effectively. (Refer back to "Using Quotations" for more on how to use quotations correctly.)
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Write a comparison/contrast essay on "Marked Women, Unmarked Men" (Tannen) and "Mother Tongue" (Tan). In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different?

Essay Instructions: As we open the book, we are confronted with two poems, ?Syntax? and ?The Other Syntax? What is the significance of syntax? It is defined as the linguistic study of how words are put together to form sentences and ultimately, to mean something. The first of these poems describes the Western view of the beginning of the universe, the Big Ban Theory. It is a linear explanation backed by equations that demands a linear progression, one in which we have constructed our world: beginnings, middles and ends. The speaker ?mirrors the syntax of his ?mother tongue.?

?The Other Syntax,? questions the first and states that there are other syntaxes. One for instance that speaks of the intensity of the experience. There are no clear-cut signposts. Thus the universe is the chariot of intensity that we can board and journey though ?changes without end.? And that is also a confirmation of the ?syntax of his mother tongue.? Another layer of significance.

Question: are we bound by the limitations of what we repeat and call that knowledge?

In the narrative that Carlos begins, we begin to share moments of his life similar to what we call ?autobiography.? But this narrative has a different tone. The events attest to a new awareness of a life that has been lived. An awareness of simple acts that open up new doors of perception.

The book has five sections. Each of them take the reader into a different dimension of awareness. Read through and you will find lessons. Not lessons in getting ahead, nor in winning a wager, nor in mourning what we did or didn?t do. These are lessons in confronting the hidden energetic moments that we have forgotten, and that when awakened, shake us up. Concerns of everyday life that consume us, for example. Saying Thank you, something we avoid doing so often that at some point it can be too late.

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Hi, my name is Maurice Gaertner. I want to apply for a company called " JP Morgan?. But I have some problems answering two questions of the application form. Below you can see what I already wrote. I gave you also some information about the company and the business area I apply for.
I would like you to organize, to structure, to correct and to put eventually some of your ideas (if you think it is needed) for both questions. (every question is 1 page)
This is for me very important and crucial, therefore I will ask you to give me one of your best writers.


I am looking for a job at "JP Morgan", here some information about the business area I?m applying for (http://eugrad.jpmorgan.com/index.htm):

?You?ll be involved in the design, development and support of small and large-scale global systems on a range of technical platforms, and you?ll be brought into direct contact with e-commerce, analytics,trading, risk management and transaction processing. It?s a demanding and fast-paced
Environment ? IT needs more than ever to demonstrate innovation and speed with an element of risk taking. ?


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Technology
JPMorgan has one of the best technology platforms and capability of any investment bank in the marketplace. That?s the result of the huge commitment to this business area on our part.
We?ve become the best in class because technology for us is much more than just a facilitator ? it?s a differentiator from our competitors and a competitive weapon in the marketplace. Our technical capability is at the very heart of our strength as a global player, and has transformed the way we do business.
The evolution of the credit derivatives market, for example, has shifted the entire technology agenda in the banking environment, through electronic settlement and the creation of electronic markets. At JPMorgan, our innovations in this area have set the standards for more than 20 years. Alternatively, you might look at the Futures & Options business, where 80% of the firm?s revenue in this area is generated as a result of the leading-edge technology we?ve developed, or Technology and Securities Services, where our major fund management clients can view and manage their assets across secure internet systems.

Examples of how technology is playing a central part in our growth and vision as a bank abound. What remains constant is that whatever we do in this area, it is driven by real commercial need and the necessity to stay ahead of the competition in ever-changing market conditions.
As a graduate, that means it?s not just about building, buying or implementing new systems ? it?s about having real commercial acumen and a focused strategy to deliver ever better client service.
There are two distinct areas within Technology: Business Technology and Infrastructure. Business Technology is about building and designing new business functionality, while Infrastructure focuses on our core operating systems. In both areas we are innovators, whether it is working on a groundbreaking agreement to outsource a significant portion of our global technology infrastructure to IBM, or developing new products to enhance our trading and settlements operations.
You?ll be rotated through both Business Technology and Infrastructure to ensure you?ve got the full 360? exposure ? offering a breadth of the technical knowledge and business insight you?ll find hard to match elsewhere.
Of course, we welcome technical specialists in areas such as software or information architecture ? but your capacity to learn and grow with us is equally as important as any technical skills you may already possess. You?ll need to be a strong communicator, highly flexible and able to understand the commercial as well as technical challenge of your role.
If that sounds appealing, take a look through our Employee profiles and Development programme sections to find out more about working in this area could involve. Because if you want to be at the cutting edge, we don?t think you?ll find anywhere closer.
Development Programme
JPMorgan has been doing business in Europe for over 100 years. With our headquarters in New York we're as international as it gets, yet we maintain one of the most mutually supportive and co-operative cultures in the industry.
We support our analysts with the best technology, we encourage them with intelligent mentoring and develop them through effective and regular performance reviews. Our line managers are fully accountable ? at very senior levels ? for monitoring and enhancing the progress and experience of each individual. They are there to open doors and to provide the support that will help you to be the best ? to be yourself.
The pace, wherever you work, is hectic. But the experience quickly develops careers at JPMorgan and reveals the global opportunities that exist for those ready to commit themselves.

You have to apply to one business area only, so use the website to find out which part of JPMorgan appeals to you most. ?
CV (resume): Maurice Gaertner

A motivated team player who would enjoy the challenge of working for a renowned institution. Well travelled and with a working knowledge in five languages, suited to a multi cultural environment.
Education

1997-2002 V.U.B. (Free University of Brussels)
Licensee in Civil Electronic Engineering, specialising in Telecommunications (Graduated with Distinction)
Thesis: ?Simulation of an ADSL-modem with MATLAB-Simulink? (Grade obtained: High Distinction)
Experience

2003 (4 months) Estudio Sampere & ISLA (Madrid & Barcelona, Spain)
Spanish intensive courses
2002-2003 (6 months) CET, The University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia)
Business English courses
2002 (7 months) Eleven 11 (Antwerp, Belgium)
Belgian Diamonds company
? Wrote a specific program to facilitate the company?s accounting
2000-2002 (2 years) The Millenium Prophets (Brussels, Belgium)
Private Investment Club
? Key role in portfolio performance tracking as well as organising monthly investment meetings for the members
2001 (1 months) Telindus (Leuven, Belgium)
International telecommunications company
? Wrote a program to use a sampler as an oscilloscope enabling the company to test modems.
1995-1997 Hanoar Hatzioni (Antwerp, Belgium)
International Youth Organisation
? Responsible for organising youth camps
? Overseeing weekly activities for approximately 250 youngsters
Languages

Dutch bilingual mother tongue
French bilingual mother tongue
English Fluent
Spanish Fluent
Hebrew Fluent


Computer skills

Visual basic, Java, C++, Pascal, MATLAB-Simulink, Excel, Powerpoint and Microsoft Office.


Here are the 2 questions I ask you to answer the best you can. Use all the information I gave you (my resume, information about the company,?). Below I wrote already some parts of the answer, if you think some parts are good you can keep them. In both answers try to speak about the business aspect of the job, and the technological aspect. Be creative and professional please.
Both answers has to be well structured. You can speak also about my internship in Telindus (see my resume).


1) Please explain how your experiences and the skills you have developed make you suited to a career with JP Morgan. Please provide concrete examples where possible and, as appropriate, refer to the other sections of the application form. Please keep your answers to 450 words.


_ In September 2002, I graduated with honours in Civil Electronic Engineering from the Free University of Brussels (V.U.B.).

_I have developed analytical skills during the university and while writing my thesis on the simulation of an ADSL-modem.This facet should enable me to tackle unstructured problems and learn new concepts and procedures essential to succeed as a consultant. Furthermore, I am comfortable with several program languages such as visual basic, C++, Java and Matlab-Simulink

_ My multicultural upbringing will allow me to function in an international setting and I am convinced that this facet of my character will prove to be of value in consulting. From a very early age I had to exposure to a number of languages. My mother tongue is French and had all my education done in Dutch. Upon leaving University I decided to improve my English and as a result spent six months in Australia where I attended an intensive Business English course. This was followed by a four months Spanish course in Spain. Furthermore, these trips also enabled me to expand my cultural and social horizon.
_The opportunities I have had during my academic career to assume leadership positions lead me to believe that I am capable of participating in team efforts and to lead those to a good end. As an educational mentor in an international youth movement, I had the opportunity to strongly improve my communication skills, as well as effectively lead and participate in organisational decision-making processes. Implementing creative solutions to the benefit of the group provided me with a sense of diplomacy and a high recognition for efficient teamwork.

_ In February 2000 I created with some friends of mine an Investment club. We all put the same amount and together decided on shares we would buy and sell. We organized for a professional to come to speak to us on a monthly basis to teach us about the stock market and basic economical principles.







Here you can use the information I gave you about the company. And some information of my CV (resume). The specific business area I have selected is Technology (see information I gave you).
You can say also that as an electronic engineer I know a lot about technology, and that I?m also very interested in the business aspect. What I also like in this company is the development program they are offering (see below). This part is also important: ?You?ll be rotated through both Business Technology and Infrastructure to ensure you?ve got the full 360? exposure ? offering a breadth of the technical knowledge and business insight you?ll find hard to match elsewhere. ?


2) Describe your reasons for applying for the specific business area you have selected and why you have chosen that particular career path. Please be as specific as you can and use this section as you would a cover letter. Please do not exceed 450 words


_The world of technology appeals to me mainly because I am looking for a career that combines permanent intellectual challenges, with a necessity to develop a concrete understanding of a wide range of business, cultural and human issues. It is the kind of fast-paced social environment I want to work in, with opportunities for personal and professional growth through rising levels of responsibility and a steep learning curve.
_ J.P Morgan appeals to me because of the breadth and depth of its full-service capabilities through its talented people, powerful international network, its exclusive entrenched relationships with top companies as well as its extensive Research and Information asset. To me, working at JP Morgan is the best route towards gaining the knowledge I need to grow professionally. Not only will it provide me with fundamental business and technological tools, but it will also help me broaden my skill base and develop a solid intuition for what is critical to run and grow businesses. Your organisation fosters intellectual stimulation and it is in such a collaborative and visionary environment that I wish to share my skills, international background and consequential knowledge of five languages.


Thanks a lot, and please do the best you can.