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Read Text A carefully and write an argumentative essay of about 600-700 words in response to the following question: Meritocracy has been upheld as a significant tenet of Singapore society. However, many critics argue that the approach of meritocracy has brought more problems than benefits. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Text A: Meritocracy as an ideal resonates with most Singaporeans. As a principle, meritocracy speaks to fairness, opportunity, and the promise of social mobility. In general, meritocracy refers to the notion that individuals are appointed (or promoted) to positions on the basis of their ability to do the job, and not because of their family background, ethnicity, age, gender, or national origin. In the everyday experience of Singaporeans, however, meritocracy has come to mean many things, not all positive. While it remains an ideal shared by many, some questions have been raised about how well our meritocracy is functioning in practice, after fifty years of nationhood. With the advent of globalisation, labour flows and rising social inequality in societies around the world, critics have come forward with several criticisms of meritocracy as it is conceived and practised today. One criticism levelled at meritocracy is that it offers the promise of equality of opportunity, but does not deliver. In Singapore, the end of colonialism and its institutional discrimination against non-Europeans brought about a “reshuffling of the deck”, and consequently high rates of social mobility. This was accelerated in the years following Independence by the emphasis on education: heavy subsidies for public schools gave many Singaporeans of humble backgrounds a chance to prove themselves and succeed. Today however, some have expressed concern that the lines of wealth, status and cultural capital are gradually hardening. Official statistics show that Singaporean households in the top income quintile spend on average $175 a month on private tuition and other enrichment courses for their children. This is five times as much as what the household in the bottom income quintile typically spends. The suggestion is that this could entrench the advantages enjoyed by children of the wealth, enhancing the likelihood that they can succeed and do better in life compared to their less privileged peers. Maintaining a high degree of social mobility will be a continuing challenge for Singapore, as it is for most advanced economies. Nevertheless, compared to many other societies, however, social mobility in Singapore is still high. A child born to parents in the bottom quintile of incomes has a 14% chance of attaining an income in the top quintile by the time they reach their early 30s; in contrast, they only have 8% chance in the US and 9% in the UK. Defining Merit What does it mean to hire, appoint and promote the “best” person for the job? One criticism of meritocracy in Singapore is that there has been an over-reliance on academic credentials as a proxy for merit, particularly in the early stages of a person’s career. This narrow view is changing. Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has pointed out that “Singapore must become a meritocracy of skills, not a hierarchy of grades earned early in life”. When hiring fresh employees, the public service and firms are placing greater value on the non-academic elements in their track record, seeking candidates with a breadth of experience and the ability to work in a team. Systemic discrimination could also go unacknowledged. Studies of the US job market have shown that for resumes of equal standard, one assigned a typically African-American name such as Lakisha or Jamal has a 50% lower call-back rate compared to one assigned a typically white name such as Emily or Greg. Such studies have yet to be conducted in Singapore, but unconscious biases (such as on the basis of age, ethnicity or gender) could still be at play. The need for safeguards to preserve meritocracy in the workplace concerns not only ethnicity but also nationality. Many firms in Singapore have a multi-national workforce; in some cases, Singaporeans may be a minority within the firm. Some Singaporeans have alleged discrimination by hiring managers who have a preference for foreign nationalities (such as their own compatriots). Indeed, to address such concerns, the Fair Consideration Framework was established in 2014 to help ensure that qualified Singaporeans are considered for jobs fairly. Many Paths to Success If meritocracy also implies contest, other policy interventions help reduce the uncertainties and anxieties associated with a competitive education system and labour market, and provide assurance that there are multiple pathways to success. For instance, many Singaporean parents continue to regard the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) as a “make-or-break” milestone that would determine whether their children could enter a prestigious school (presumed to have a higher quality of education and outcomes). In response, there have been efforts to make every school a good school, for example, appointing the best teachers and principals to schools with poorer student outcomes, to raise standards. The PSLE scoring system is also being changed to create wider bands for grades, so that there is less competitive pressure surrounding this educational milestone. Greater flexibility across the various academic streams now allows students to take each subject at the level that is comfortable for them. Singapore’s ITE and polytechnic system today also offers excellent teaching, nurturing skills valued by industry, representing a real alternative to the junior college and university route.   Adapted from Desker, T. (2016). Meritocracy: Time For An Update? Retrieved from the website of Civil            Service College Singapore at https://www.csc.gov.sg/articles/meritocracy-time-for- (Links to an external site.)    an-update

I need an appeal essay in the hopes of me being granted fincial aid my Gpa was 1.0 coming back into school after 4 years. below is an copy of my grades for my returning semster spring 2020. due to my gpa being 1.o even though I passed all my classes with flying colors my gpa was a 1.96. In this letter you write a letter stating why u deserve to get your fincial aid back state the progress you have achieved this semster and how i have grown. when i was in school in 2013 i was 19 now i am 26 years old express that how i have grown as an indiviual before i did not take my studies serious was not ready for that kind of responsbitie etc.. L 212 Masterpiece of World Lit 3.00 Undergraduate Letter Grades A 12.000 SSC 101 Cult Soc & Change 3.00 Undergraduate Letter Grades A 12.000 CHML 105 Chem Hlth Prof I Lab 1.00 Undergraduate Letter Grades A+ 4.000 HIST 200 Grwth & Dev Of Us 3.00 Undergraduate Letter Grades B 9.000 CHM 105 Chem Health Profess I 3.00 Undergraduate Letter Grades W

Craft an essay in which you present an argument about who and/or what is responsible for the heinous actions of the Monster.  Clearly define and support your position based on analysis of the Monster’s development and behavior, as well as his interactions with the other characters in the story.  Write a thoughtful thesis that states your argument. Support your argument with analysis and textual evidence.  External research is required for this assignment. You must use at least three academic sources, in addition to the primary text (Frankenstein). Submit 4 to 6 pages … plus the Works Cited page (with Honor Pledge). Incorporate all 10 elements of the Paper Framework.  Include an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.  Support each body paragraph point with quotations and ideas from both the Frankenstein book and an academic research source.   Emphasize clarity and coherence over complexity and confusion.

This is my Final research paper I need a better letter grade to pass. This paper is to be well proof reading with a Library research  * Focus on the library research and dig deep exploring the library website. you can use a book for research to develop the paper. Focus on how the research connects to the paper’s thesis and theme. research means clear writing and the knowledge for more enlightening conclusion. The research paper must focus on a recurring theme and opinion garnered from the short story and short novel *The topic is from Lynn Nottage “Fabulation -Re-education of Undine and  Clarice Lispector  “The smallest woman in the world” or “The Hen”( Choose one of Lispector story). additionally what human condition that this connection reflect for both of this authors. Do not repeat from the previous essay * A proper Heading *Your chosen topic *The title of the research paper *Thesis statement * It should be properly quoted ( to avoid plagiarism) *Outline * A working works cited page (in MLA Format)

I have tried to do some of the work. I did the best I can but the teacher said that I need to work on it again. I am uploading everything for the paper to be done. I do not know the difference between the APA styles. So which ever works please use it.  Milestone one: Persuasive Essay Draft Next one will be the final one.

-Thesis Statement The thesis statement logically presents an arguable position on an appropriate research topic and previews 2–4 main points.   -Number of Sources The annotated bibliography contains 8–10 credible sources that are appropriate for the chosen research topic.   -Reference Citations The reference citations for the 8–10 sources from part B are complete and demonstrate a consistent application of APA style.   -Summary of the Source The annotations for the 8–10 sources from part B logically and accurately summarize the information presented in that source.   -Credibility of the Source The annotations for the 8–10 sources from part B logically analyze the credibility of the source’s author or publication.   -Relevance of the Source The annotations for the 8–10 sources from part B logically analyze the relevance of the source to the candidate’s chosen research topic.   -Originality of Annotations The annotations for the sources in part B are each written in the candidate’s own words and avoid excessive use of direct quotation or extensive paraphrasing.   -Professional Communication Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.

Richard Wright’s “The Man Who Was Almost a Man”; Karen Bender’s “Eternal Love”; Ralph Ellison’s “Battle Royal”; Luisa Valenzuela’s “The Density of Words”; David Mamet’s “Oleanna”; or Wendy Wasserstein’s “The Man in a Case” Write about the traits of the character and support your conclusions by pointing out things that: the character says the character does other characters say about the character other characters do in relation to the character This essay should be prepared in MLA style, with a Works Cited page.

I need urgent a research paper based on “Is human the real enemy of global warming?” Include works cited and some quote in parenthesis if possible with the authors name and page number. Sources must be dated after 2000. Important to have a clear thesis statement with the main idea and at least three arguments. Double-spaced

Drama Paper: Compare and Contrast  For the paper, you will compare and contrast the two versions of Susan Glaspell’s tale. Your paper is an explication and analysis of both the story and the play, not a simple summary of the events in the texts.  Create a thesis on how the two texts compare and contrast.  Provide a thorough explication that illuminates how the evidence in the texts supports that thesis.  As part of your explication, select an aspect of Glaspell’s writing, and write an analysis of how that element of the story/play works to convey meaning, support the understanding of a character, or emphasize theme. You might consider a literary element or technique such as setting, characterization, or symbolism.  Be sure you compare and contrast how this is treated in both texts. Remember to explain yourself fully and to illustrate with quotes and references from the two texts. This is an explication and analysis only, so focus on the text itself rather than outside research.  This is a formal analysis so you should avoid the personal voice (I/we/you) in your writing. Length: At least 3 full pages.  Format: MLA. You should include proper citation to the text at the end of the paper.

1. Article Summary ? Have you communicated the source’s purpose? ? Have you included all of the source’s main points? ? Have you restated the source’s argument in your own words? 2. Article Response ? Have you provided your perspective on the source’s argument? ? Have you used specific examples from the source to illustrate why you either agree or disagree with the argument? 3. Reflection ? Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses? ? Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment? B. Reflection Questions DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions. What ideas originally came to mind when you first read through the article? Did your initial response to the article change after reading it for a second time? (3-4 sentences) How does paying attention to the way you respond to a source help you formulate your stance on a topic? (2-3 sentences)