English Journal Entries

       A CONCEPT PAPER ON:                                                SOFTWARE FREEDOM 1. Background: Microsoft- Corporation is reigning over the software empire from the day it started. It is one of such software companies which has been able to redefine technology through advancement in computing and software  development . Microsoft provides high customer satisfaction by analyzing their needs and incorporating useful additional features to the software.  It is ahead of other companies in thinking ways to improve the life of people.  Kathmandu University is also improving lives of students by establishing itself as a leading university of Nepal in terms of both education and technology. Multiple engineering faculties use various software technology as a part of their daily academics. In this digital world, where computer programs are coveted to perform every task, easy accessibility and right to the use and modification of software according to personal need is man

1 . Identify elements of Toulmin's model in Russel's essay 'Keeping Errors at Bay'.  Image Source : Google Being a perspective essay, 'Keeping Errors at Bay' is  designed in an argumentative fashion. Russel has deployed Toulmin's model of argument to convey his message on how we can refrain from committing silly errors. This essay changes our perspective on prevention of error as being a simple act of following some effective rules rather than a great feat achieved only by geniuses. The following elements of Toulmin's model can be perceived while going through the essay. 1. Claim and Qualifier The claim of writer is explicit in the first paragraph. He claims that no superhuman genius is required to avoid the various foolish opinions to which mankind are prone. But the writer is cautious in limiting the scope of his argument to avoid possible oppositions. He has used qualifiers to make this essay seem more conceivable and grounded. He writes that