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In this essay write about a concept that has evolved from the say the medieval era as compared to now. ( e.g: love, beauty, wealth etc)

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lege text, library research, the Internet). Explain the concept (or a portion of it) in know about it. detail; survey its origin or history, or illustrate key points with examples . Lead your reader toward understanding of both the idea itself and why it's important to Consider the evolution of a value. Explain how the concept of "love" has evolved from, say, the medieval era to our own, exploring briefly the development of "Courtly Love" and the idealization of women. Or explore the meaning and origin of the "Puritan Work Ethic" Or attempt a definition of “The American Dream," a phrase we hear all the time which seems to have an endless number of meanings. Each of these general concepts has a direct effect on our lives, and yet we live with each of them without curiosity, accepting or rejecting them emotionally. To reach a fuller understanding, you may first need to narrow your focus to a small portion of the concept, then engage in library research or interviews with experts. Group Inquiry ore sm, ch in- Working with another student, examine the “concepts” of cooperation and col- laboration. Develop a definition of each term, and discuss how the meanings are both alike and different. You may need to refer to a library resource such as the Oxford English Dictionary to explore origins and use of the two words. Consider how the two concepts might be applied to your own work, for exam- ple, research and writing. Are there ways you might cooperate or collaborate on investigating and writing about an academic concept or the evolution of a value? What would be the dangers ? What would be the benefits? jes in- ng 50- in WS ur or 1, e 1- d e 177 PART 4 Investigating Concepts Suggested Writing Projects An investigation into a concept or idea goes beyond reporting. It requires more active curiosity-a desire to learn—and at the same time, a healthy skepticism, a determination to probe conventional answers. You'll be required to research new types of sources, and you'll be faced with explaining, evaluating, and in- terpreting what you find. In academic writing, exploring an idea often involves looking into definitions, investigating origins, and sorting out conflicting opin- ions. The focus may be on abstract concepts that are central to understanding at least some small portion of a larger subject like physics, literature, philoso- phy, engineering, architecture, and so on. In many ways, you'll find you can build upon strategies already practiced in reporting: personal observation or field research, an objective stance, interviews with experts, a search for important and revealing details, and avoidance of your own opinion. Reporting, however, usually limits its focus to events, issues, or conflicts where the writer arrives at a reasoned inference about the facts. An ex- tended investigation or explanatory essay requires more analysis and insight, usually achieved by discovering relationships or patterns to the evidence. The reader expects a conclusion that goes beyond informing and moves toward un- derstanding or insight. This is, indeed, how human knowledge has been formed in the past and is continuing to be formed today. As a college student, you are now expected to become engaged in the same intellectual activity. Here are some suggestions on where you might begin. Explain an abstract concept or principle you've been studying in another class: "culture" in sociology, "bi-polar disorders" in psychology,"process" in history. As- sume your audience will be fellow students who know little about the topic. For such readers, you'll want to use your first paragraph to stimulate interest. Then fo- cus in on a clear definition, one that draws from various sources (interviews, a col- 176
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The vision of Los Angeles Outline
Thesis: People have expressed different visions about the City of Los Angeles based on either
their experiences in the City or what they have heard about it in the media. My personal vision
for Los Angeles is that it becomes the melting pot of diversity in the world spanning with new
lifestyles and economic activities.
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The vision of Los Angeles
The United States boasts of post-modern cities that span with humanity from all walks of
life. Los Angeles provides such a magnificent experience in the world due to its strategic
location. The Southern California’s City is the heart of the country’s film and television industry,
which hosts the Hollywood and a host of film studios. People have expressed different visions
about the City of Los Angeles based on either their experiences in the City or what they have
heard about it in the media. My personal vision for Los Angeles is that it becomes the melting
pot of diversity in the world spanning with new lifestyles and economic activities.
Summary
Los Angeles (L.A.) is a global village and a City of hope. It is the entertainment hub of
the world, a cultural capital with over 100 museums, and a paradise of tranquil weather. Life in
the City is adorable even to people who have never set foot in the U.S. L.A. presents not only a
heaven on earth but also a place to be that many countries are struggling to develop so that their
people do not have to travel to California (Petterson, 1). As a future of hope, it reflects how
Cities can sprawl from economic activities such as the elegant Walk of Fame’s Collections to
career opportunities such as the expanding technology industry. According to citation, those who
wish to have a feel of the U.S. government do not have to fly to Washington D.C. when L.A. is
the largest federal administration center outside D.C. In fact, any person who does not have a

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vision for L.A. would feel satisfied living in the old world where even the wooden lighthouse
and the largest historical theatre would be extinct.
The image of an industrial capital overtaking New York, Kuala Lumpur, Paris, and Soul
of today. The L.A. has doubled New York’s workforce in the fashion industry, biomedical
activities, and aerospace technology. L.A. is the first County to register a population of 10
million people in the country. The defining feature of this City’s population is diverse and
multiethnic comprising of Asians, Hispanics, Latino, American-Indians, and African Americans.
The distinctive vision of Los Angeles is that it is a city that is filmed the most yet less understood
by many people around the world. For example, people from other parts of the world have not
lived the architectural treasures such as the Bradbury Building, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis
House, and the Union Station (Barragan, 2). This summary reflects my personal vision of L.A. as
fountain of diversity, lifestyle, and economic occupation.
Analysis
In figuring out the Los Angeles, it is important to bring into the picture the influence of
fashion, cinematography, and photography in this analysis. The vision is based on the
observation Los Angeles is a City of many potentials but appears to be a City of many cities
sinking underground. Besides, it is an attempt to make people understand that Los Angeles is
more of “the City in the cinema” but a real world away from its origins. I can state with utmost
certainty that this vision is based on what the media, especially movies and photography has
portrayed to me about Los Angeles.
A detailed understanding of L.A. as a City in the cinema plays a critical role in shaping
my vision for Los Angeles. Foremost, Ridley Scott’s (1982) blockbuster “Blade Runner” mirrors
the popular idea of the Los Angeles that I envision. In this piece of cinematographic work, Los

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Angeles appears to be a denser, bleak, and heavily Asianized Cit...


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