English 10 Grammar & Writing #27 Mr. Rinka Research Paper 5 TOEFL Vocabulary Lists #22, 23, 24.

English 10 Grammar & Writing #27

Mr. Rinka

Research Paper 5TOEFL Vocabulary Lists #22, 23, 24

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Research Paper Rubric

Format = 20 pts.

Organization = 20 pts.

Content = 20 pts.

Writing = 20 pts.

Grammar = 20 pts.

Format = 20 pts.

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Intro paragraph with Thesis Statement3 Prongs3 Sub-prongs for each prongTransition paragraphsConcluding paragraph

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Prongs support Thesis StatementSub-prongs support ProngsSupporting Details support Sub-prongsFacts are relevant and accurate

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Structured ParagraphsComplete sentencesVariety of Sentences StructuresNo 2nd person pronoun = “you”No abbreviations, symbols, contractionsNumbers one – ten spelled outAppropriate word choiceWritten in writer’s own words

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SpellingPunctuationVerb TenseSubject – Verb AgreementPronoun – Antecedent AgreementCorrect word usage

“Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and psychological reaction to any factor in a person’s life. Stress disrupts all aspects of a person’s life, sleeping, eating, exercising, relaxing interacting and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or indirectly cause many diseases from heart attacks and strokes to diabetes and depression (Stevens 5).For people who wants to understand this silent killer they need to know what causes stress, what effects stress has on people, and how can stress be alleviated.

Dr. Mason deals with the causes and effects of stress every day and states, “Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and psychological reaction to many factor in a person’s life. This silent killer disrupts all aspects of a our lives, eating, sleeping, exercising, relaxing Interacting with others and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or indirectly cause many diseases from diabetes and depression to heart attacks and strokes to (Stevens 5). For people who want to lessen stress in their lives, they need to know what causes stress, what effects stress has on people, and how can stress be alleviated.

Research Paper Outline

II Transitional Paragraph – 1st ProngA. Topic Sentence with transitional

wordsB. Mini thesis statement – sub-prongs

Stress has many causes, and these causes are most prevalent in our modern society. Three of the most common causes of stress involve events that occur in our lives, our jobs and careers, and our lifestyles in general.

Major life events such as births, deaths, moves, marriages, divorces and any endings or beginnings can cause much major stress (Nelson 70). There are drastic changes that happen periodically in life that measure heavily on the stress scale (71). When family members or friends are seriously ill or have died, those close feel tremendous stress. Divorce, which is usually a highly charged emotional event also is a major stress producer (72). Even happy events can cause a great deal of stress. A birth of a child brings major changes into the parents’ lives and creates a lifelong stress (Henson 74). Marriage brings changes to many lives and stresses not only the bride and groom, but parents, family members and friends as well (75). Major life events can take a toll on our health just as our daily involvement in our jobs.

Major life events such as births, deaths, moves, marriages, divorces and all endings or beginnings can cause much major stress (Nelson 70). Some drastic changes happen periodically in life that measure heavily on the stress scale (71). When family members or friends are seriously ill or have died, those close feel tremendous stress. Divorce, usually a highly charged emotional event, can be a major stress producer (72). Even happy events can cause a great deal of stress. A birth of a child brings major changes into the parents’ lives and creates long term stress (Henson 74). Marriage brings changes to many lives and stresses not only the bride and groom, but parents, family members and friends as well (75). Major life events can take a toll on our health just as our daily involvement in our jobs.

Minor and major stresses are tied to jobs, job related activities and careers (Henson 76). Work with its demands of time and effort inherently causes stress on everyone’s life. The every day grind of work, overtime,

and work related projects can stress us even when we are not at the work place (77). Technology promised tomake work easier, but it has actually created more work and stress since work can now be performed from anywhere at anytime (78). People who work are also stressed by the prospects of unemployment. Fear of losing a job and the income needed to live can be a constant form of stress (Nelson 77). Even a promotion causes stress with change and new demands (78). Ironically, when away from work, we are still under stress caused by the way we live in a modern society.

Minor and major stresses are tied to jobs, job related and careers (Henson 76). Work demands the time and effort which cause stress on everyone’s life. The every day grind of work, overtime, and ongoing projects stress us even when we are not at the work place (77). Technology promised to make work easier, but it has actually created more work and stress because work can now be performed from anywhere at anytime (78). People who work are also stressed by the prospects of unemployment. Fear of losing a job and the income needed to live can be a constant form of stress (Nelson 77). Even a promotion causes stress with the change and new expectations that follow (78). Ironically, when away from work, we are still under stress caused by the way we live in a modern society.

Modern life styles add a great deal more stress to Americans’ lives. Working parents find less time for family, household, social activities (Stevens 87). Whether both parents work or a single parent struggles to get by, family responsibilities suffer, and this neglect weighs heavily on the parent (88). More stress is added when parents cannot find time for personal enjoyment (89). Additionally, “our consumer society adds greatly to financial stress and worry” (Mason Interview). When people are constantly bombarded with ads, they associate purchasing things with happiness; they always want more. The pursuit of more can lead to debt which in turn leads to long-term stress (Mason Interview). Along with life events and jobs, our modern lifestyle adds to stress with all its negative consequences.

Modern life styles add a great deal more stress to Americans’ lives. Working parents find less time for family, household, and social activities (Stevens 87). Whether both parents work or a single parent struggles to get by, family responsibilities suffer, and this neglect weighs heavily on the parent (88). Stress comes when parents cannot find time for personal enjoyment (89). Additionally, “our consumer society adds greatly to financial stress and worry” (Mason Interview). When people are constantly bombarded with ads, they associate things with happiness; they always want more. The pursuit of more can lead to debt which in turn leads to long-term stress (Mason Interview). Along with life events and jobs, our modern lifestyle adds to stress with all its negative consequences.

Research Paper Outline

VI Transitional Paragraph – 2nd ProngA. Topic Sentence with transitional wordsB. Mini thesis statement – sub-prongs

The effects stress has on our lives is far more harmful then one would imagine. Although hard to detect, stress negatively effects our physical health, psychological well-being and personal relationships.

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Juan C arlos D iaz

M r. R inka

English 10

M ay 1, 2011

Stress: M odern L ife ’s S ilent K iller

D r. M ason deals w ith the causes and effects of stress every day and

s tates, “S tress is the s ingle m ost deadly factor in the lives of m odern

A m ericans” (M ason Interview ). S tress is the physical, em otional and

psychological reaction to m any factor in a person’s life . S tress

d isrupts a ll aspects of a person’s life , s leeping, eating, exercis ing,

re laxing interacting and s im ply enjoying life . S tress can d irectly or

indirectly cause m any d iseases from heart attacks and strokes to

d iabetes and depression (S tevens 5). For people w ho w ants to

understand th is s ilent k iller they need to know w hat causes stress,

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Juan Carlos Diaz

Mr. Rinka

English 10

May 1, 2011

Stress: Modern Life’s Silent Killer

Dr. Mason deals with the causes and effects of stress every day and

states, “Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern

Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and

psychological reaction to many factor in a person’s life. Stress

disrupts all aspects of a person’s life, sleeping, eating, exercising,

relaxing interacting and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or

indirectly cause many diseases from heart attacks and strokes to

diabetes and depression (Stevens 5). For people who wants to

understand this silent killer they need to know what causes stress,

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Thesis Statement

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what effects stress has on people, and how can stress be alleviated.

Stress has m any causes, and these causes are m ost prevalent in our

m odern society. Three of the m ost com m on causes of stress involve

events that occur in our lives, our jobs and careers, and our lifestyles in

general.

M ajor life events such as births, deaths, m oves, m arriages,

divorces and all endings or beginnings can cause m uch m ajor stress

(Nelson 70). Som e drastic changes happen periodically in life that

m easure heavily on the stress scale (71). W hen fam ily m em bers or

friends are seriously ill or have died, those close feel trem endous

stress. D ivorce, usually a highly charged em otional event, can be a

m ajor stress producer (72). Even happy events can cause a great deal

of stress. A birth of a child brings m ajor changes into the parents’ lives

and creates long term stress (Henson 74). M arriage brings changes to

m any lives and stresses not only the bride and groom , but parents,

fam ily m em bers and friends as well (75). M ajor life events can

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what effects stress has on people, and how can stress be alleviated.

Stress has many causes, and these causes are most prevalent in our

modern society. Three of the most common causes of stress involve

events that occur in our lives, our jobs and careers, and our lifestyles in

general.

Major life events such as births, deaths, moves, marriages,

divorces and all endings or beginnings can cause much major stress

(Nelson 70). Some drastic changes happen periodically in life that

measure heavily on the stress scale (71). When family members or

friends are seriously ill or have died, those close feel tremendous

stress. Divorce, usually a highly charged emotional event, can be a

major stress producer (72). Even happy events can cause a great deal

of stress. A birth of a child brings major changes into the parents’ lives

and creates long term stress (Henson 74). Marriage brings changes to

many lives and stresses not only the bride and groom, but parents,

family members and friends as well (75). Major life events can

Transitional paragraph

Topic Sentence for 1st Sub-prong

1st Supporting Detail

2nd Supporting Detail

Concluding Sentence

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take a toll on our health just as our daily involvement in our jobs.

Minor and major stresses are tied to jobs, job related and careers

(Henson 76). Work demands the time and effort which cause stress on

everyone’s life. The every day grind of work, overtime, and ongoing

projects stress us even when we are not at the work place (77).

Technology promised to make work easier, but it has actually created

more work and stress because work can now be performed from

anywhere at anytime (78). People who work are also stressed by the

prospects of unemployment. Fear of losing a job and the income

needed to live can be a constant form of stress (Nelson 77). Even a

promotion causes stress with the change and new expectations that

follow (78). Ironically, when away from work, we are still under stress

caused by the way we live in a modern society.

Modern life styles add a great deal more stress to Americans’ lives.

Working parents find less time for family, household, and social

activities (Stevens 87). Whether both parents work or a single parent

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take a toll on our health just as our daily involvement in our jobs.

Minor and major stresses are tied to jobs, job related and careers

(Henson 76). Work demands the time and effort which cause stress on

everyone’s life. The every day grind of work, overtime, and ongoing

projects stress us even when we are not at the work place (77).

Technology promised to make work easier, but it has actually created

more work and stress because work can now be performed from

anywhere at anytime (78). People who work are also stressed by the

prospects of unemployment. Fear of losing a job and the income

needed to live can be a constant form of stress (Nelson 77). Even a

promotion causes stress with the change and new expectations that

follow (78). Ironically, when away from work, we are still under stress

caused by the way we live in a modern society.

Modern life styles add a great deal more stress to Americans’ lives.

Working parents find less time for family, household, and social

activities (Stevens 87). Whether both parents work or a single parent

Topic Sentence for 2nd Sub-prong



Concluding Sentence

Topic Sentence 3rd Sub-prong

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stru g g les to g et b y, fam ily resp o n sib ilities su ffer, an d th is n eg lec t

w e ig h s h eav ily o n th e p aren t (88 ). S tress co m es w h en p aren ts

can n o t

fin d tim e fo r p erso n al en jo ym en t (89 ). A d d itio n a lly, “o u r co n su m er

so c ie ty ad d s g reatly to fin an c ia l s tress an d w o rry” (M aso n

In terv iew ).

W h en p eo p le are co n stan tly b o m b ard ed w ith ad s , th ey asso cia te

th in g s w ith h ap p in ess; th ey a lw ays w an t m o re . T h e p u rsu it o f m o re

can lead to d eb t w h ich in tu rn lead s to lo n g -term s tress (M aso n

In terv iew ). A lo n g w ith life even ts an d jo b s , o u r m o d ern lifes ty le ad d s

to s tress w ith a ll its n eg ative co n seq u en ces .

T h e e ffects s tress h as o n o u r lives is far m o re h arm fu l th en o n e

w o u ld im ag in e . A lth o u g h h ard to d etect, s tress n eg ative ly e ffects o u r

p h ys ica l h ea lth , p sych o lo g ica l w e ll-b e in g an d p erso n al

re la tio n sh ip s .

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struggles to get by, family responsibilities suffer, and this neglect

weighs heavily on the parent (88). Stress comes when parents cannot

find time for personal enjoyment (89). Additionally, “our consumer

society adds greatly to financial stress and worry” (Mason Interview).

When people are constantly bombarded with ads, they associate

things with happiness; they always want more. The pursuit of more

can lead to debt which in turn leads to long-term stress (Mason

Interview). Along with life events and jobs, our modern lifestyle adds

to stress with all its negative consequences. The effects stress has on our lives is far more harmful then one

would imagine. Although hard to detect, stress negatively effects our

physical health, psychological well-being and personal relationships.



Concluding Sentence

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W orks C ited

H enson, R obert. “D ealing w ith S tress in O ur L ives.“ M odern H ealth

June. 2010: 73-78.

M ason, D r. W illiam . Personal in terview. 24 M ay 2010.

N elson, Sarah. “R ecognizing W hat C auses S tress and H ow to D eal

w ith them ." Journal of H ealth 85 (2008), 65-80. 7 A pril 2008

<http://w w w.journalofhealth .com /

S tevens, Jam es. S tress: A M odern P lague. C hicago: M cD ouglas

Publications, 2009.

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Works Cited

Henson, Robert. “Dealing with Stress in Our Lives.“ Modern Health

June. 2010: 73-78.

Mason, Dr. William. Personal interview. 24 May 2010.

Nelson, Sarah. “Recognizing What Causes Stress and How to Deal

with them." Journal of Health 85 (2008), 65-80. 7 April 2008

<http://www.journalofhealth.com/

Stevens, James. Stress: A Modern Plague. Chicago: McDouglas

Publications, 2009.

Last Name and Page#

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Work Cited

Henson, Robert. “Dealing with Stress in Our Lives.“ Modern Health June. 2010: 73-78.Mason, Dr. William. Personal interview. 24 May 2010.Nelson, Sarah. “Recognizing What Causes Stress and How to Deal with them." Journal of Health 85 (2008), 65-80. 7 April 2008 <http://www.journalofhealth.com/Stevens, James. Stress: A Modern Plague. Chicago: McDouglas Publications, 2009.

TOEFL Vocabulary List #22

The following is a list of vocabulary words that often appear on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test.

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http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmcontent (noun, adjective): something contained, held; satisfied

con (with) + tent (keep)

I can't tell what the content of this can is until I open it.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmtenacious (adjective): holding or sticking to something

ten (to hold) + ac + ious (adj. relating to)

Kareem is tenacious and he will stick with a subject until he understands it.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmexterminate (verb): to kill off, to get rid of

ex (out of) + term (end) + in (in) + ate (verb cause to be)

The Schaeffer's hired a company to exterminate the cockroaches.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmterminal (adjective): relating to an end

term (end) + in (in place of) + al (adj. quality)

Kim’s diagnosis of a terminal disease gives her only six months to live.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmterritory (noun): area of land

territ (earth) + ory

This area is considered to be Canadian territory.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmterrain (noun): the physical features of an area

terr (earth) + ain

There is some very rough terrain in the White Mountain area of New Hampshire.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmattest (verb): to provide proof, to say something is true

at (to) + test (witness)

Malcolm can attest to Shiela's honesty since he has known her for ten years.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmtestify (verb): to make a statement based on personal knowledge

test (witness) + ify (verb. cause)

The witness testified at the trial.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmthermometer (noun) a device for measuring heat

thermo (heat) + meter

I took my temperature with a thermometer.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmthermal (adjective): relating to the presence of heat

therm (heat) + al (adj. relation)

Lisa bought some thermal underwear to take with her when she goes skiing.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmtorment (noun, verb): agony, pain; to cause recurring pain

tor (twist) + ment (noun. condition)

The torment Jean's nightmares caused made him lose sleep.The guards tormented the prisoners.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmtorsion (noun): twisting of a body or an organ by an external force

tors (twist) + ion (noun. action)

The torsion of the bolt will help release the wheel.



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http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmcontort (verb): to twist into an abnormal shape

con (with) + tort (twist)

The actor contorted her face into an evil grin and scared the audience.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmattract (verb): to draw toward, to arouse interest

at (to) + tract (pull)

The spilled sugar attracted flies and ants.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmtrain (verb): to teach or to cause to do something

train (pull)

Yvette trained her dog to perform tricks.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmtreaty (noun): a formal agreement

treat (pull) + y (noun. condition)

The rebels and the new government signed a treaty calling for peace.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmunite (verb) to make one, to join together

unite (one)

The two small companies united and became one large business.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmunison (noun): at the same time, at the same pitch

uni (one) + son

The two singers sang in unison.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmvacant (adjective): empty, not occupied, free

vac (empty) + ant (adj. indication)

The hotel has only one vacant room left.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmvacuum (noun): empty space, isolation from outside influence

vacu (empty) + um

Some people seem to live in a vacuum, and they have no knowledge of current events.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmconvene (verb): to assemble, to come together

con (together) + vene (come)

The meeting convened at 2:00 p.m. and lasted until 5:00 p.m.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htminvent (verb): to create through thought or imagination

in (into) + vent (come)

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone and other devices.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmprevent (verb): to act ahead of, to keep from happening

pre (before) + vent (come)

Lamont prevented a distructive fire by calling the fire department the moment he smelled smoke.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmverify (verb): to confirm that something is true

ver (true) + ify (verb. cause)

The policeman verified Sam's identity by asking for his driver's license.



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http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmveracity (noun): truthfulness, accuracy

ver (true) + ac + ity (noun. quality)

Daphne is known for her veracity and honesty.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmverbalize (verb): to express in words, to put into words

verb (word) + al (quality) + ize (verb. cause)

Sometimes it is difficult to verbalize one's feelings.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmverve (noun): enthusiasm

verve (word)

The cheerleaders showed verve and school spirit at the football game.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmversatile (adjective): capable of changing or adapting, useful

vers (change) + at (cause to be) + ile (adj. having the qualities)

When used correctly, a computer can be a versatile tool.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmrevert (verb): to go back, to return (to an original state)

re (back) + vert (change)

The land slowly reverted to a wild state after it was abandoned.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmvideo (noun): television or recorded movies

vid (see) + eo

Patricia rented a video and watched it on her television.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmreview (verb): to look at again, to reexamine

re (again) + view (to see)

Marsha reviewed for the test by re-reading her class notes.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmvisible (adjective): able to be seen

vis (see) + ible (adj. ability)

Sometimes the moon is visible during the day.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmindivisible (adjective, noun): cannot be separated

in (into) + di (not) + vis (see) + ible (adj. having the qualities)

The Pledge of Allegiance states that the America is an indivisible nation.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmvital (adjective): necessary for life

vit (live) + al (adj. relation to)

The cancer had not yet spread to her vital organs and she was given an excellent chance for a full recovery.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmrevive (verb): to return to life

re (back) + vive (to live)

After spending a day in the sun, I was revived by a glass of water.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmvocal (adjective): uttered by the voice, producing sound

voc (call) + al (adj. quality)

Parrots are known to be very vocal birds.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmrevoke (verb): to call back, to withdraw

re (back) + voke (call)

Karl's license was revoked because he was caught driving 20 miles over the speed limit.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmrevolve (verb): to turn around

re (again) + volve (turn)

The earth revolves around the sun.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmrevolt (verb): to rebel, to turn against, to feel disgust

re (back) + volt (turn)

It was the peasants who revolted during the French Revolution.Cooked carrots revolt some people.




http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htmevolution (noun): the process by which something develops

e (out of) + vol (turn) + ut + ion (noun. condition or action)

Darwin and other scientists have developed theories of evolution.



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