Reading 4

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The girl smiled at him and from that, Moon felt an unfamiliar warmth inside his chest. He then finally asked the girl's name and gave assurance that she could trust her. The girl gaze softened and told Moon her name, Sun. Her name was Sun.

Moon and Sun, a Nightseeker and a Daylighter getting along well is such a strange combination.

As days passed by, the two deities remained on earth as they kept each other company, enjoying the beauty of nature, playing and discovering the many beautiful creatures on earth.

Sun told Moon about everything she knew and he listened, amazed by her knowledge. Daylighters were known for their pride and "know-it-all's" but Sun spoke with so much humility and kindness. Slowly, Moon became fond of Sun.

Reading 3

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As Moon touched the cheek of the girl, he felt something different for she was so warm. But that wasn't the thing that surprised him but the light that the girl's tear appeared in his hand as it was full of brightness and glowing beautifully. The girl also noticed one thing, his hand was so cold. She knew that Moon wasn't a human and later, Moon discovered that the girl was a Daylighter.

Reading 2

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Since Moon was curious about the small ball of fire that struck the earth, he decided to come down on earth. Then his form changed as he had his feet to walk and the gravity was somehow heavier than in their Kingdom. He had this glow which surrounds him and as far as he remembered, humans don't glow like he did. He walked deeper into the forest and he heard a small sob. He thought that somebody was hurt so, he followed it and found a girl with burnt dress, hugging her knees and crying. Moon approached her and tried to introduce himself but as the girl saw him, she was so scared that she backed away. The Moon explained that he meant no harm, and when he noticed that another tear would fall again, he hurriedly wept the tear that was trying to escape in her eyes. And that was when he thought that she had the most beautiful eyes he had ever seen, so bright and golden...

21st Century Literature

Chasing Sunsets: Love & Wonders Anthology

by Kaye Allen

Allen, K. (2017, August 25). Chasing Sunsets: Love & Wonders Anthology [Digital image]. Retrieved from https://78.media.tumblr.com/5000cdd8f6346aa8f48feac336ab1f82/tumblr_ov4heiMNDh1taonczo1_r1_1280.jpg

This book is a collection of five different stories about the greatness and beauty of love as it takes the readers to a different time and world. The first story that I have been reading is called "Chasing Sunsets". It's about the love that the sun and the moon shares and how they became lovers. The first part introduces how the Day and the Night were formed, and the most powerful divinities that ruled the world, the children of light and darkness: Daylighters and Nightseekers.

Daylighters were known for their strength and pride. They provided heat and light and were led by a god whose heart burned a flame so bright that it lit up even the whole universe. Nightseekers were the opposite since they were calm and collected. They were led by a beautiful goddess who calmed many sleepless nights.

These two kingdoms were living in harmony, taking turns in ruling the heavens and keeping balance in the universe until one night, a small ball of fire struck the earth and the son of the goddess of Night was curious enough to take a look at it.

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So far, I'm liking the story as it's able to take me in wonders and in a whole different world. The only thing that I'm expecting is that I hope it can hold my interest till the end but I think that won't be a problem since I love the idea and how the story was created and I know that Kaye Allen is a great author. <3


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Concept Paper

   
What Concept Papers Are

Concept papers are summaries of projects or issues that reflect the interests, experience and expertise of the writer or organization. Concept papers generally serve the purpose of providing in-depth discussion of a topic that the writer has a strong position on, usually with the intent of obtaining funding for that project from donors. The terms "concept paper" and "proposal" are often used interchangeably as they can be used for the same function. The concept paper may also be used as an instructional tool that may have developed as a result of extensive research, committee input and/or as a result of the outcome of a current project. In addition to providing guidance for implementation of a program, a concept paper could also discuss best practices, philosophies and other related issues that the writer believes action should be taken on in the near future.

How to Write Concept Papers

In the cases where the concept paper is written with the intent of receiving funding, most grantors publish guidelines that instruct the writer(s) on how to write the concept paper that they will consider funding. Despite the individual guidelines that may be published, the format and many of the key elements are consistent between organizations. Therefore, it is suggested that writers develop "boilerplates" or standard templates of concept papers that they can personalize and submit based on specific guidelines. This practice eliminates the extra time added to the process by completely starting a new concept paper from the beginning each time. For concept papers that are used more as an instructional or educational tool, the format may be similar with the exception of the exclusion of charts, graphs or budgets that may be geared toward the solicitation of funding.

(https://custompapers.com/essays-articles/concept-papers/)

Normally, a concept paper contains these components:

1. A title as an inquiry. This might be the last part ofthe idea paper that you compose, yet it ought to show up at the heading of the paper.

2. A reasonable depiction of the examination subject, including a synopsis of what is as of now thought about that theme.

3. A one-sentence statement of the research question that the project will seek to answer. The concept paper should expand on how this inquiry can be replied - something that quite often takes in excess of one sentence to achieve.

4. A demonstration of why it is important to answer this research question. What great happens to this answer? Why is this paper worth writing?

5. A portrayal of how the researcher intends to answer the exploration question. This incorporates:

     a. a depiction of the information or confirmation that the analyst intends to accumulate or utilize;

     b. a portrayal of how the scientist will break down these information; and

     c. a demonstration of how these information and this systematic strategy will answer the examination question.

(http://sociology.morrisville.edu/perpetual/Writing/What_Is_A_Concept_Paper.htm)

Assignment #5

Writing the Report Survey / Field Report Laboratory / Scientific Technical Report

1. Survey report writing is used to communicate the findings of the research. The report should recount the entire story — what the goals of the examination were, the manner by which the information was gathered, what the information says and what the implications of the discoveries are. Survey reports make recommendations based on a careful analysis of data tallied and organized from survey findings.
2. Lab reports provide a formal record of an experiment. Lab reports are composed to portray and examine a research facility analyze that investigates a logical idea. They empower you to direct logical research, figure a theory about a specific boost, occasion, as well as conduct, and audit important writing to legitimize your speculation. The talk of goals, systems, and results ought to be sufficiently particular that intrigued readers could recreate the analysis.  
3. A technical report is an archive that requirements diverse ways to deal with information accumulation and treatment. Technical reports portray the procedure, advance, or aftereffects of specialized or logical research.  A technical report also contains:

• Background of the Study
• Relevant Literature
• Methods, Materials, and Participants
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion and Recommendation

Position Paper

A position paper is a kind of academic writing in which the student looks into a disputable issue and composes a paper that clarifies his/her stand or perspective on it.
The principal objective of a position paper is to partake in a bigger discussion on the issue by expressing and supporting your supposition or prescribed strategy. The study is required to investigate different papers on the issue, analyze and understand them thoroughly, and detail his/her own argument on the issue. Some true to life examples incorporate moral predicaments including existing or destined to-be-planned organization arrangement and contentions for/or against legislation that may influence business.

The following structure is common to a position paper:

Introduction
• Identification of the issue
• Statement of the position

The body 
• Background data
• Supporting confirmation or facts
• An exchange of the two sides of the issue

A conclusion
• Suggested strategies
• Possible solutions

• The introduction ought to plainly recognize the issue and express the creator's position. It ought to be composed in a way that gets the reader's attention.
• The body of the position paper may contain a few sections. Each passage should introduce a thought or principle idea that clears up a segment of the position explanation and is supported by facts or evidence. Evidence can be essential source citations, measurable information, interviews with specialists, and undeniable dates or occasions. It should lead, through inductive thinking, to the primary idea or thought displayed in the passage. The body may start with some foundation data and should consolidate a talk between the two sides of the issue.
• The conclusion ought to abridge the primary ideas and thoughts and fortify, without rehashing, the presentation or body of the paper. It could incorporate recommended strategies and conceivable arrangements.

References:

• Maimon, Elaine P., Peritz, Janice H., & Yancey, Kathleen Blake. (2005). A Writer's Resource. New York: McGraw-Hill

• Tucker, Kerry, & Derelian, Doris, Rouner, Donna. (1997). Building the case: Position papers, backgrounders, fact sheets, and biographical sketches. In Public relations writing: An issue-driven behavioral approach (pp.79- 85). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

• Xavier University Library. (2002). How to Write a Position Paper. Retrieved from https://www.xavier.edu/library/students/documents/position_paper.pdf