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Colin Powell, a four-star general and former United State secretary of state, wrote in his 1995 autobiography: "[W]e do not have the luxury of collecting information indefinitely. At some point, before we can have every possible fact in hand, we have to decide. The key is not to make quick decisions, but to make timely decisions."

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Colin Powell, a four-star general and former United State secretary of state, wrote in his 1995 autobiography: "[W]e do not have the luxury of collecting information indefinitely. At some point, before we can have every possible fact in hand, we have to decide. The key is not to make quick decisions, but to make timely decisions."

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Write a thesis that argues your position on the extent to which Powell’s claim about making decisions is valid.

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Read the following sample synthesis essay about urban rewilding. Then, write a strong, sophisticated conclusion for the sample essay.

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Read the following sample synthesis essay about urban rewilding. Then, write a strong, sophisticated conclusion for the sample essay.

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Hint: To write a great conclusion, restate your argument in refined terms, synthesize key insights from the sources, and highlight broader implications. Use elevated language and, if possible, echo the introduction for cohesion.

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Sample essay:

Urban rewilding is an effort to restore natural ecological processes and habitats in city environments. Many cities around the world have embraced rewilding as part of larger movements to promote ecological conservation and environmentally friendly design. Now, a movement to promote urban rewilding is beginning to take shape in the United States as well.

Rewilding is a worthwhile, beneficial approach to preserving nature, as well as implementing it into more city environments. Enforcing the idea of rewilding in attempts to conserve nature and increase green space sparks opportunity. Writers Jepson, Paul, and Frans Schepers argue that the process "reflects innovation and creates the possibility for a common, but differentiated (situated) mode of conservation" (Document B). Saving as much wildlife as possible is a consistent motive in today's society. In this case, the fresh concept of rewilding will do more good than harm, if anything at all.

In addition, the National Recreation and Park Association states that "urban rewilding can help cities become more resilient to the impacts of climate change" (Document C). This is a major point in the argument for rewilding. Climate change is a pressing issue, and any solution that can help combat its effects should be considered. Rewilding not only helps the environment but also provides a healthier and more sustainable living space for city dwellers.

Furthermore, the infographic from Fastnacht shows that "more than 70% projected extinctions of plants and animals would be counteracted by restoring only 30% of priority areas" (Document A). That can be such a good thing and that's why rewilding especially for our country is important. If we don't, we could lose 70% of plants and animals; that would send the ecosystem into whack.

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Reshma Saujani is an attorney, author, and activist who founded Girls Who Code, an organization that works to advance opportunities for girls and women to find careers in the technology sector. The following passage is excerpted from Saujani’s contribution to American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures, a 2018 anthology of essays by prominent Americans with backgrounds in multiple cultures. 

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Reshma Saujani is an attorney, author, and activist who founded Girls Who Code, an organization that works to advance opportunities for girls and women to find careers in the technology sector. The following passage is excerpted from Saujani’s contribution to American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures, a 2018 anthology of essays by prominent Americans with backgrounds in multiple cultures. 

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Here is the relevant portion of the passage:

So I bravely quit my job. I bravely ran for Congress. And I bravely lost by a landslide. But I did it authentically, as myself, as Reshma. In the early stages of campaigning, I was told to change my name to Rita, given the advice that people are more likely to vote for you if they can pronounce your name. But my bravery had brought me this far. I wasn’t going to stop now. I could never turn my back on Reshma to become a Key-Chain Rita.¹ (Earlier in the essay, Saujani recalls a childhood incident in which she was unable to find her name in a display of key chains with names printed on them.)

Finish the rhetorical analysis paragraph (with commentary):

Saujani recounts a personal anecdote to illustrate that bravery often involves authentic self-expression in the face of pressure to conform. She recounts how, during her first political campaign, she was advised to change her name to “Rita” to make it more palatable to voters. Rather than comply, Saujani writes, “I could never turn my back on Reshma to become a Key-Chain Rita.”

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On February 27, 2013, while in office, former president Barack Obama delivered the following address dedicating the Rosa Parks statue in the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol building Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist who was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Read the sample paragraph carefully, then write a topic sentence that will best introduce the paragraph.

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On February 27, 2013, while in office, former president Barack Obama delivered the following address dedicating the Rosa Parks statue in the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol building Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist who was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Read the sample paragraph carefully, then write a topic sentence that will best introduce the paragraph.

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He quotes a childhood friend, who describes Parks as a stubborn and determined character. “Nobody ever bossed [her] around and got away with it” (8) By providing this detail, Obama exemplifies how well-known and impactful Parks was to the common person. The personal aspect in his introductory statement serves as a hook to reel in the audience, then able to proceed with his argument and tribute.

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In a 2016 interview published in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Maxine Hong Kingston, an award-winning writer famous for her novels depicting the experiences of Chinese immigrants in the United States, stated: “I think that individual voices are not as strong as a community of voices. If we can make a community of voices, then we can speak more truth.” 

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In a 2016 interview published in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Maxine Hong Kingston, an award-winning writer famous for her novels depicting the experiences of Chinese immigrants in the United States, stated: “I think that individual voices are not as strong as a community of voices. If we can make a community of voices, then we can speak more truth.” 

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Write a thesis that argues your position on the extent to which Kingston’s claim about the importance of creating a community of voices is valid.

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In a 2013 New York Times article on the practice of taking selfies, writer, editor, and podcast host J Wortham wrote: “Rather than dismissing the trend as a side effect of digital culture or a sad form of exhibitionism, maybe we’re better off seeing selfies for what they are at their best--a kind of visual diary, a way to mark our short existence and hold it up to others as proof that we were here."

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In a 2013 New York Times article on the practice of taking selfies, writer, editor, and podcast host J Wortham wrote: “Rather than dismissing the trend as a side effect of digital culture or a sad form of exhibitionism, maybe we’re better off seeing selfies for what they are at their best--a kind of visual diary, a way to mark our short existence and hold it up to others as proof that we were here."

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Write a specific, detailed piece of evidence from subjects, self, or society that will help you to support your position on documenting one's life.