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This breaks it down pretty good #ENG211fa21 https://t.co/UCGhXzLRlD

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While writing my research paper, I keep telling myself it's WAY better than a final exam covering syntax and semantics! Let's be honest, that is confusing stuff! #ENG211fa21

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Dr. Gorman talks about 4 myths regarding bilingual children. I have to admit, I have never heard any of these myths! I have always been told of the benefits that come along with being bilingual. #ENG211fa21

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@bob_ehrman I barely made it through one semester of Spanish last year. 😬 That little girl was impressive!

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@AWachterNSC @CKellyNSC I just wanted to be sure that it would be ok if the reference list doesn’t match the annotated bib exactly. 🧐 Thanks for the reply! I guess if it’s not included in the paper it will be fine. 😀👍

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So,@CKellyNSC brought up a good question in her video this week. Is it ok to add or remove a source from the annotated bib that we turned in once we finalize our research paper? #ENG211fa21

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@bob_ehrman I agree Bob! An annotated bibliography definitely helps with the organization of a research paper. It also helps filter out the references that aren’t as supportive as others.

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@nsc_michelle I’m right there with you! It definitely takes some practice. I am grateful that Purdue is as resourceful as it is.

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While researching semantics, I found some stories on how linguistics has been used in forensics to help solve crimes. Forensic linguistics, pretty interesting stuff! #ENG211fa21

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I found this example on the web that might help those that are just as confused as I am. “Destination” and “Last stop” technically mean the same thing, but semantics analyzes their subtle shades of meaning. 🙃#ENG211fa21

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@Ruby19253823 Hi Ruby! I think I am going to stay around elementary school aged children. Once I dig in to all the research I'll know for sure.

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Studying to become a speech pathologist, I decided to choose a topic for my research paper that would benefit my future career. I have decided to write about language disorders in children. #ENG211fa21

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Possible causes for a child’s language disorder are Autism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Sometimes the cause is never known. #ENG211fa21

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The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication estimates that between six million and eight million people in the U.S. have some form of language disorder. #ENG211fa21

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@Julia10171500 Hi Julia! I was having a difficult time as well. One topic that might be interesting is “languages facing extinction”.

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@bob_ehrman Yoda lives by his own rules. “Much to learn, you still have.” 😉

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#ENG211fa21 BBC story about the island of Ocracoke in North Carolina in describing the way people there speak..."It's like someone took Elizabethan English, sprinkled in some Irish tones and 1700s Scottish accents, then mixed it up with some pirate slang."

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@ChantellFrecsko 🤣 Great point! I wouldn't mind watching Jason Bateman trying to pull off the accent though!

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@NatalieNestero2 I believe someone’s social media page is how they want the rest of the world to see them. It’s like taking your everyday life and adding a huge glossy filter to remove all the blemishes making your life look flawless. It should never be taken seriously.

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@evanitotten Thanks for the shout out! 😉