A substantive comment should be approximately 350 words or more.

Cite (2 or MORE) sources within your comment to support your statements.

Include at least a couple of references, properly formatted, not just a link.

Module 2

Discussion: Choosing Terms for Effect and for Accuracy

In developing your paper and PPT, it is important to understand denotative vs. connotative language; the former is factual while the latter is expressive. Connotative usage can be emotion-laden. For example, HOME is a structure used for dwelling; HOME is also a warm place filled with love and family. Renaming persons, places, and concepts is done for effect or to incite action. An “illegal alien” becomes an “undocumented citizen,” reframed for acceptance “into the fold.”

For this exercise:

• Look up definition of denotative and connotative (e.g., in Google).
• Provide two examples of denotative/connotative expressions or words.
• Note which expressions/words are effective for a homeland security paper.
• Comment on those provided by your cohorts.

Note: Some expressions may be politically sensitive. It is not the intent of this exercise to stir controversy.

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Module 2 – Background

CONSTRUCTING PRELIMINARY DRAFTS OF A PAPER AND SLIDE PRESENTATION

Required Reading

APA Style PowerPoint presentations. (n.d.). Bennett College. http://libraryguides.bennett.edu/home/library-tutorials/apa-style-presentations

Evaluating internet resources: An annotated guide to selected resources. (2017). Business Reference Services, Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/beonline/selectbib.html

General format. (2020). Purdue Online Writing Lab, Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

Tips and examples for writing thesis statements. (2020). Purdue Online Writing Lab, Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/the_writing_process/thesis_statement_tips.html

What is peer review? (2020). San Diego State University. https://library.sdsu.edu/reference/news/what-does-peer-review-mean

Writing a research paper. (2020). Purdue Online Writing Lab, Purdue University. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/research_papers/index.html

Required Websites

APA Style Help Online: org/apa-style-help.aspx” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>http://www.apastyle.org/apa-style-help.aspx