This document is part of a study, conducted by Ed Vavra, of the syntax of students' writing.
| Student's Text: | Comments: |
| \-\{In
a case} [where
there are sexual harrassment charges,]
many people will be offended. \-\Personally,
I feel [that
[if a dress code
is applied] it
should be followed.] \-\Many
different considerations are involved. \-\[If
women are running around {in
"miniskirts,"}]
it is assumed [that
men will look and comment.]
\-\This can cause
a disturbance {in
the workplace}
and should be taken care of. \-\It
is not said [how
the women were reprimanded.]
\-\[If
they were politely asked to stop wearing inappropriate clothing]
then there shouldn't be a case. \-\However,
[if they were
given time {of
work} {without
any further notice} {of
the boss' feelings,}]
then the women should take actions.
\-\Women as well as men should be able to express themselves and dress [as they would like.] \-\Howeve, {before beginning a job} you should know the regulations and rules and follow accordingly \R\Be considerate {of the appearance} {of the corporation} [you are employed for.] \-\You are not only representing yourself, but the company as well. \-\Also, it must be considered [what actions occured {towards the women} to sue {for sexual harassment.}] \-\[If the women were not actually "harassed"] they shouldn't be sueing. \-\These charges apply [when women and men are physically or mentally played with sexually.] \-\[If the supervisor simply asked them not to dress that way,] I don't understand [how sexual harassment applies.] \-\There are many emotions [that occur {in this particular case.}] \-\{Without further information} {on it,} I can't give you my feeling {on [what the outcome should be.}] \-\There are too many pros and cons {without further details.} |
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| Number
of words = 261 Number of paragraphs = 4 # of Prepositional Phrases = 16 # of Sub Clauses Level
1 = 16 # of Sub Clauses Level 2 = 1 # of Sub Clauses Level 3 = 0 # of Sub Clauses Level 4= 0 # of Fragments = 0 # of S/V Agr Errors = 0 |
Words
per main clause = 13.7 Prep Phrases / Main Clause = .84 % of words in P Phrases = 20 Total Sub Clauses / Main Cl = .89 Sub Clauses Level 2+ / MC = .05
Words per paragraph = 65.3 |
Unanalyzed Text:
In a case where there are sexual harrassment
charges, many people will be offended. Personally, I feel that if a dress
code is applied it should be followed. Many different considerations are
involved. If women are running around in "miniskirts," it is
assumed that men will look and comment. This can cause a disturbance in
the workplace and should be taken care of. It is not said how the women
were reprimanded. If they were politely asked to stop wearing inappropriate
clothing then there shouldn't be a case. However, if they were given time
of work without any further notice of the boss' feelings, then the women
should take actions.
Women as well as men should be able to express
themselves and dress as they would like. Howeve, before beginning a job
you should know the regulations and rules and follow accordingly Be considerate
of the appearance of the corporation you are employed for. You are not
only representing yourself, but the company as well.
Also, it must be considered what actions
occured towards the women to sue for sexual harassment. If the women were
not actually "harassed" they shouldn't be sueing. These charges
apply when women and men are physically or mentally played with sexually.
If the supervisor simply asked them not to dress that way, I don't understand
how sexual harassment applies.
There are many emotions that occur in this
particular case. Without further information on it, I can't give you my
feeling on what the outcome should be. There are too many pros and cons
without further details.