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Utilizing Grammarly in Teaching Writing Recount Text Through Genre Based Approach
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
Pages:
1-5
Received:
11 September 2017
Accepted:
28 September 2017
Published:
6 December 2017
Abstract: This study investigated on utilizing Grammarly, a free online rater, in teaching writing recount text through Genre-Based Approach (GBA). This study triedto describe GBA application in the class, to know how Grammarly and GBA led to students’ writing recount text, and to know students’ perception in utilizing Grammarly in GBA in writing recount text. This study employed pre-experimental design one group pretest-post test (Creswell, 2008: 301). Data in this study were obtained from questionnaires and pretest-post test. Data from questionnaires, to describe the second and the third question, were analyzed by using Likert Scales and categorized into three categories: Positive, Neutral, and Negative as suggested by (Azwar, 2012: 149). Data from pretest-post test, to know the improvement of the students’ writing recount text were administered by using Match T-test. The finding revealed that students had positive perception in learning writing recount text by utilizing Grammarly through genre base approach. Students understood the material explained while they were enjoying the learning process. Getting better understanding on genre-base, students felt easier to produce recount text. Pair and group discussion played an important role in writing cycles (Hyland, 2007: 136-137 and Harmer, 2007: 30) Moreover, the data showed that students had positive perception in using technology in learning writing recount text. The students thought that using word processing and Grammarly, an online rater, helped them in writing process (Gebhard, 2009: 222) Grammarly told the students’ error that students were motivated to revise their works.
Abstract: This study investigated on utilizing Grammarly, a free online rater, in teaching writing recount text through Genre-Based Approach (GBA). This study triedto describe GBA application in the class, to know how Grammarly and GBA led to students’ writing recount text, and to know students’ perception in utilizing Grammarly in GBA in writing recount tex...
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Sustainable Water Supply Strategy for Bangalore - A Model for Emerging Cities in India
Ammanaghatta Rudrappa Shivakumar
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
Pages:
6-12
Received:
23 August 2017
Accepted:
15 November 2017
Published:
14 December 2017
Abstract: Water supply for the city of Bangalore in India is always short against the total demand. Surface water is inadequate to meet the demand and the city has to depend on groundwater. Due to rapid urbanization, infiltration of rainwater into the subsoil has decreased drastically and recharging of groundwater has diminished. This scenario requires an alternative source to bridge the gap between demand and supply. Rainwater, which is easily available and is the purest form of water, would be an immediate source to augment the existing water supply by “catching water wherever it falls”. Recycling or reuse of treated water is another source for at least secondary purposes. Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) is actively participating in the socially relevant, environment friendly water conservation measures and has been providing cost effective solutions since its inception 1975. Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) Cell at KSCST is established to study the needs of the people and provide sustainable and simple solutions through innovation and implementation pertinent to Rainwater Harvesting and Ground water recharge. Since November 2005 RWH Cell has provided technical support for planning rainwater harvesting systems in over 300 institutions (Public and private sector, Multinationals and Educational Institutions) in Karnataka and other states of India. Several thousand visitors have personally visited KSCST and availed the benefit and technical knowledge on RWH, water conservation and ground water recharge. RWH cell established at KSCST is providing policy support to the Government departments for water conservation and rainwater harvesting programmes in Karnataka and other states in India. RWH App is developed with the support of UNESCO by KSCST for web and Mobile users. Blog "Rain Man Speaks from Bengaluru" is in the web since April 1st 2014 and has published 81 posts. Quiz and Debate programs are organised to build awareness on rainwater harvesting and water conservation measures among students and faculty of schools and colleges. Case Study 1: 'Sourabha' Ecofriendly home of Bangalore in India is on a plot area of 2400 Sq. ft. This house is entirely dependent on harvested rainwater for all its need including drinking since 1994. Case Study 2: The strategy for sustainable water supply plan for a city like Bangalore should have the combination of conventional river water supply augmented by the 'New Water' supply sources - a. Rainwater harvesting, b. Ground water recharge with sustainable withdrawal and c. Reuse of waste water through treatment.
Abstract: Water supply for the city of Bangalore in India is always short against the total demand. Surface water is inadequate to meet the demand and the city has to depend on groundwater. Due to rapid urbanization, infiltration of rainwater into the subsoil has decreased drastically and recharging of groundwater has diminished. This scenario requires an al...
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Methods of Closing Field Experiences in the Study of Irrigation Erosion on the Slope Land in Azerbaijan
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
Pages:
13-16
Received:
25 September 2017
Accepted:
19 October 2017
Published:
14 December 2017
Abstract: The results of the study clarified the factors responsible for the development of irrigation erosion, where the dependence on the definition of the cross-section of the irrigation groove is determined depending on the water flow and the slopes of the terrain for the conditions of the mountain and foothill zone of Azerbaijan in the example of the Upper Shirvani zone. [3] The equation is derived from the forecast of soil flushing in furrow irrigation. The proposed technique for predicting the flushing of soils during furrow irrigation and the drafting of recommendations for soil irrigation can be used in the design of new areas for agricultural production, mapping of the territory according to the potential danger of manifestation of irrigation erosion and the design of erosion control measures.
Abstract: The results of the study clarified the factors responsible for the development of irrigation erosion, where the dependence on the definition of the cross-section of the irrigation groove is determined depending on the water flow and the slopes of the terrain for the conditions of the mountain and foothill zone of Azerbaijan in the example of the Up...
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Assessment, Development and Deployment of Innovative Services
Martin Tschandl,
Herbert Michael Richter,
Christian Bischof
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2018
Pages:
17-24
Received:
10 October 2017
Accepted:
1 November 2017
Published:
17 January 2018
Abstract: Products are becoming gradually similar and thus, interchangeable due to the global convergence of producers and consumers, as well as the increasing homogeneity of product attributes and technologies. Differentiation merely by products has become highly complex and difficult. One potential solution for restoring or strengthening differentiation in the market is doing so by means of expanding existing products with specially tailored services (hybrid products) in order to achieve a sustainable, competitive advantage. The purpose of this paper is to address the major topics related to the assessment, development and deployment of innovative services in theory and practice as well as to underline the importance of digitisation for the development of such services. Hence, a thorough discussion of the concept of Service Engineering is a key feature of this paper. Additionally, the status of service development in Austrian companies has been assessed. A six-step maturity model is introduced, allowing the assessment of the current status quo as well as the target-setting. Furthermore, a procedure model for developing and implementing innovative services is presented.
Abstract: Products are becoming gradually similar and thus, interchangeable due to the global convergence of producers and consumers, as well as the increasing homogeneity of product attributes and technologies. Differentiation merely by products has become highly complex and difficult. One potential solution for restoring or strengthening differentiation in...
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