In some cultures other than those in the U.S., students are not expected or required to have a thesis statement upfront in their papers and presentations
The thesis is implied; it's up to the reader or listener to connect ideas, figure out the person's intentions, and discover the thesis. According to the section in your textbook about Listening to Cultures, what type of language would these other cultures be using?
a. group-responsible language
b. intrapersonal-responsible language
c. speaker-responsible language
d. listener-responsible language
e. message-responsible language
d
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This technological innovation of the 1440s allowed scientists to print their theories and experimental results for wide dissemination
A) photography B) printing paper C) rotary press D) movable metal type
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to you are both examples of adaptors. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the problem with the following survey question?
"When was the last time you had unprotected sex?" A) It is unclear. B) It is illegal. C) It is loaded. D) It is objective.