This assignment we are combining two essay styles; “Description” and “Definition
This assignment we are combining two essay styles; “Description” and “Definition.” Being able to describe and define emotions, ideas, feelings, and processes is one of the most important communication skills one can learn and refine.
I need to write a argumentative essay on the topic is technology too isolating w
I need to write a argumentative essay on the topic is technology too isolating with five sources and citation throughout the essay
MLA format. 200 words minimum. works cited page in mla format.
use a research ar
MLA format. 200 words minimum. works cited page in mla format.
use a research article to support the benefits or intermittent fasting.
1. Specifically introduce the title and author (or publisher) of the article in the first 2 sentences.
2. Summarize the main points in the article by using phrases like, “In the article…” and “The author explains…”
3. Explain how you are going to use this resource in your essay. 4. Include a quote or paraphrase properly cited that you might use in your essay. If you don’t know what these are, review the notes in this unit.
5. Your minimum word length is 200 words. If you cannot reach the minimum word count, then your chosen resource is too short.
6. Include an MLA formatted Works Cited entry. There are notes about how to complete one of these, so reference them. Easybib.com is a good source to help with this expectation.
Documented Paper Guidelines (assigned in Module 10)
Due date: Check the Document
Documented Paper Guidelines (assigned in Module 10)
Due date: Check the Documented Paper Drop Box
(15% of overall grade)
Word count: 1,000 – 1,200 words
(Papers that do not meet the minimum word count will be reduced on letter grade.)
Purpose
Think of this assignment as a way to explore information about a topic, take a position on it, integrate ideas from secondary sources, and present what you discover. You are essentially synthesizing what you have learned so far and demonstrating mastery of the three General Education Learning Outcomes for this course:
Critical Thinking: The student analyzes, evaluates, and, if necessary, challenges the validity of ideas, principles, or data in order to develop informed opinions, probable predictions, or defensible conclusions.
Communication: The student effectively communicates knowledge and ideas.
Information Literacy: The student effectively locates, evaluates, and applies information from a variety of sources.
You will be graded on the quality of your writing, depth of analysis, use of secondary sources, adherence to MLA format and documentation, grammar, and punctuation.
Topic choices
Should college and university campuses completely ban the use of tobacco products?
Should vaping products require FDA approval?
Should single-use plastic bags and bottles be banned?
Is there still a need for affirmative action policies?
Are “abstinence only” programs effective at preventing teen pregnancy?
Should environmentally conscious consumers use online shopping or does online shopping contribute to greater abuse of the environment?
How could the high school experience be reformed to produce happier and better educated graduates?
Should your city change the way it handles recycling?
How to Begin
It’s usually best to choose a topic you are interested in or one that you might already know a little about. You also need to consider what types of sources you will need and where you will find them. Also, think about your audience. Who are they? What are their values? How can you tap into these values to persuade them of your claim?
Use a method of prewriting to generate ideas. You could brainstorm, list ideas, cluster, freewrite, discuss the issue with friends, and so on. If you need to learn more about the topic, find high-quality research. Read the research and allow it to guide your thesis statement. In other words, avoid forming an opinion before you read. Read with an open mind and form an opinion after you have read the best arguments from different perspectives on the issue.
As you read, jot down your ideas. Keep in mind that you will need reasons to support your position, but you will also need to address counterarguments, so make a note of those down as well.
Draft a claim. The claim is your point about the topic. It should be a complete sentence.
Create an outline. See page 213 in your book for an example.
Required Sources
You need a minimum of four (4) secondary sources – quote or paraphrase from them. You want to aim for at least one citation in each body paragraph, and at least three evocative/compelling/interesting direct quotations sprinkled throughout your paper. Why? Because without well-said expert opinion, your paper will start to sound monotonous and even downright boring.
These sources can be online or print sources, but they should have an author. Anonymous sources can be a red flag as far as credibility is concerned. You must list these four sources on your Works Cited page AND integrate all four sources at least once into the text of your paper. An in-text citation is needed whether you quote directly or whether you paraphrase (put the source into your own words).
The “PSC Library Basics” module shows you how to access the PSC library catalog and databases. The most helpful PSC databases are Academic One File (EBSCO), CQ Researcher, and General One File (Gale). You may also conduct a personal interview with someone knowledgeable about your topic, or you may find a video or DVD that is helpful, such as a documentary (for this source, you can check the PSC database Films on Demand).
Format Requirements
Your paper must be typed in MLA style with parenthetical (in-text) citations and a works cited page. It should be double spaced with 12-point font. In the top left of the first page should be your name, my name, course number, and date you are submitting the paper. At the top right of every page should be your last name and the page number.
Since your paper has a minimum word count of 1,000 words, it will be longer than the other papers you have been assigned this semester. Plan on having between 7-10 paragraphs.
When you are ready to submit your assignment, follow these steps:
Make sure that your paper is saved as a DOC, DOCX, or PDF file. Do not attempt to upload an ODT, WPS, or TXT file because you will get an error message.
Go to the “Modules” page of our course.
Scroll down to the “Writing Assignment Drop Boxes” module.
Click on “Documented Paper Drop Box.”
Click on the blue “Submit Assignment” button.
Choose your file and then follow the directions.
Note: Turnitin will be used for this assignment, so give yourself enough time to submit a draft of your paper to the drop box so that you can view your Similarity Report before the due date. I recommend that you take advantage of Turnitin for this assignment because you will integrate secondary sources into your paper, and you want to avoid plagiarism. Go back and review your Similarity Report. Keep in mind that just because a section of your paper is highlighted does not necessarily mean it is plagiarized. The highlighted section tells you that the material has been borrowed from an outside source. You should check each highlighted area to make sure you have cited the information correctly.
This script will be used for a commentary style video with a great introduction
This script will be used for a commentary style video with a great introduction and conclusion. It must include literary theories and devices of the literature Two Little Soldiers by Guy de Maupassant. Please pick at least two literary theories, and provide as many literary devices as you can from the following literary theories: Marxist theory, feminism, formalism, new historicism, and new colonialism.
Include themes where workers are exploited and bourgeoisie are greedy and benefitted from the workers (Marxist theory), greed, rejection, oppression, gender roles in a patriarchal society, and mental health issues. Also, include Freudian theory of psychology for one of the themes if possible.
There is a brainstorming file attached as well as a sample video that demonstrates how the script should flow.
Length: Write a 2-page paper.
Style: Adhere to MLA style guidelines.
Content:
Co
Length: Write a 2-page paper.
Style: Adhere to MLA style guidelines.
Content:
Comparative Analysis: Compare and contrast, through synthesis, how Azuma and Adorno characterize and critique the divisions between “serious” and “frivolous” culture.
Building on Frameworks: Discuss how Azuma builds on and goes beyond Adorno’s framework through his analysis of terrorism and tourism.
Support with Examples: Use specific examples and quotations from the readings to support your analysis.
Key Considerations for Analysis:
Characterization of Cultures: How does each author characterize “serious” vs. “frivolous” culture? What traits are associated with each?
Social and Political Implications: What social and political implications do Azuma and Adorno argue arise from this division?
Analysis of Terrorism and Tourism: How does Azuma’s reflection on tourism and terrorism challenge or support Adorno’s perspective? What examples does he give?
A New Approach to Understanding Tourism: What new approach does Azuma call for to understand tourism, and how does this support or undermine Adorno’s theory of popular culture?
Additional Submission Instructions:
Screenshots for Quotations: When quoting directly from Azuma and Adorno, attach screenshots of the specific sections you are quoting from. This is to ensure accurate representation and sourcing of the material.
File Format: Submit your paper and screenshots in the specified digital format (e.g., PDF, DOCX).
Labeling Screenshots: Clearly label each screenshot with the page number and paragraph from the respective texts.
Length: no less than 1,000 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-pt. font si
Length: no less than 1,000 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-pt. font size, one-inch margins
This essay is to consist of your own thoughts, words, and ideas. No secondary sources are to be used in this essay.
write an organized and well-supported Argumentative Essay using three or more points of analysis. Your ideas must include two to three examples from different disciplines (e.g., science, humanities, math, social science, arts, etc.), using at least two different disciplines to support your main ideas. And remember that your thesis should be debatable; in other words, there has to be at least two sides to an issue for it to be considered argumentative.
A well-organized essay has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The beginning, or introduction, should include an opening sentence to grab your reader’s attention. Follow the opening sentence with a brief background on the topic or situation. The last sentence of the introduction is the thesis statement. The thesis states the main point of the essay, which in this case would be a statement affirming the main point of view on the selected topic.
A well-supported essay includes supporting points, details, and examples. Each body paragraph must support (explain) your reasoning (rationale) using specific details. Each body paragraph must have a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph.
The conclusion typically summarizes the main points of the essay and/or closes with a lasting impression that connects the reader to their world.
Gates argues elsewhere that we must reject “ethnic absolutism” of all kinds. Wha
Gates argues elsewhere that we must reject “ethnic absolutism” of all kinds. What do you think he means by this phrase? Exactly how does a college or university—perhaps UCC even —transcends this problem
EN 4332 Edgar Allan Poe #1 Essay Topics
Value: 25% ( not
EN 4332 Edgar Allan Poe #1 Essay Topics
Value: 25% ( not including Work Cited page)
Length:1500 words, 12 point font, double-spaced
Due: Monday, July 22, 2024
Write an essay on ONE of the following topics.
1. In “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “William Wilson” we have first-person narrators who are also characters in the narratives. Discuss/compare the narrators’ credibility with a focus on their account of the events, their roles in the narratives, and their psychological states of mind.
2. In “The Black Cat” and “The Tell-Tale Heart”, the precarious balance between reality and unreality emphasizes the fragility of the human psyche. Discuss THREE significant literary devices that Poe employs in these stories to delineate this theme.
3. Some readers argue that the use of the double leads to static and aesthetically flawed fiction. Discuss whether or not there is enough ambiguity in Poe’s creation of the double in “William Wilson” to warrant this criticism.
Do NOT use generative AI tools.
This is NOT a research essay; if you use secondary sources, use them judiciously.
Follow the MLA format for citations and Work Cited page.
Save your essay in .doc or .docx and upload it to TURNITIN
Your Researched Analysis Essay (due in Module 7) will require you to work with F
Your Researched Analysis Essay (due in Module 7) will require you to work with Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns graphic novel and at least two sources (several are provided in this course’s Modules) to complete a research-based analysis. The subject of your analysis is up to you. You are also welcome to incorporate sources outside out the ones provided in the class (including videos and outside works that contribute to your analysis) Some topic suggestions include:
Compare/Contrast Batman with a classic literary hero (no comic book or movie-exclusive characters – they must have a literary basis!)
The Dark Knight Returns & The Hero’s Journey
Batman: Revenge or Justice? Hero or hypocrite?
Themes of the novel (Man vs Gods, Cold War, Implications of a Police State, etc.)
Keep in mind: your approach is entirely up to you!!
The requirements for this essay include:
500 word minimum
Use of at least two outside sources
In-Text Citations (Novel & Sources)
Works Cited Page (Novel & Sources Used) (Note: If a source appears on your works cited page, there must be a corresponding in-text citation in the essay!)
Heading & Page Numbers
Third Person Only (No “I” or “You” statements)
Free of Major Grammatical Errors (Students are strongly encouraged to submit drafts to Brainfuse for review.)
Essays will be thoroughly checked for originality. Plagiarism will result in significant penalties.
You may seek out and implement additional sources not provided in the class!
You will also complete and submit an Annotated Bibliography based on the sources used in your paper. The Bibliography is a separate assignment from the Research Paper but is considered a key component of this activity.
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