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submit your five-paragraph response paper. I expect you to use correctly at  lea

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submit your five-paragraph response paper. I expect you to use correctly at 
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submit your five-paragraph response paper. I expect you to use correctly at 
least one quotation in each body paragraph. At the end of the paper I want to see the words Works Cited and a correct bibliographic entry. Just use this one if you want.
Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451. New York: Ballatine Books, 1991.
You will only be allowed one submission, so write it and then paste it into the box, single-spaced with one blank line between paragraphs.
Rubric
English 101 Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUNITY: Essay establishes a main idea, a thesis. The rest of the essay focuses on this main idea. Each paragraph is unified around a single topic.
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDEVELOPMENT: The essay includes enough details, facts, and/or examples to support the main idea.
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOHERENCE & ORGANIZATION: The essay is arranged in a definite order and paragraphs follow each other clearly and logically; transitions are used to show connections between ideas.
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGRAMMAR: Uses few, if any, major grammar errors, including sentence structure, verb tense, form and agreement, and noun and pronoun case, number, and usage
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMECHANICS: Uses few, if any, errors of punctuation, spelling, capitalization and manuscript form.
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting emphasis explanation (Categories 1, 2, & 3) 0 Does not reflect the assignment; is unacceptable as college level composition. 1 Does not reflect the assignment; does not distinguish what information is needed; has no overall organizational plan. 2 Reflects the assignment; includes some needed information but fails overall to meet the minimum requirements. 3 Completes the basic assignment; is generally well organized according to definite plans; topics or ideas are generally clear; most details are consistent with overall plans 4 Reflects clarity of thought; is unified and focused; topic or ideas support the ideas; uses critical thinking to complete the assignment.
0 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRating scale (Categories 4 & 5) 0=unacceptable; more than 7 errors 1= very weak; 6-7 errors 2=weak; 4-5 errors 3=okay; 2-3 errors 4=very good; 0-1errors
0 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
0 pts
Total Points: 100

Use the same topic and research that you did for the works cited discussion Use

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Use the same topic and research that you did for the works cited discussion
Use

Use the same topic and research that you did for the works cited discussion
Use only 4 of the 8 sources that you found for the works cited to develop your annotated biography
You are elevating the sources in writing, so make sure to choose the best 4
When reviewing sources, keep in mind that an effective argument essay will contain all three argumentative appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos.
At least one of the four sources needs to be used for a counterargument.
Create an annotated bibliography for each source.
Works Cited entry: Using the sources you have found, make sure you fix the formatting to be in proper MLA. 
Summary: A summary of the source that you are analyzing is the first element you are including within the annotation. 
Evaluation: You are determining the source’s reliability (Is the author of your source reliable?)
Response: Here, you must respond in your annotation as to how the source will be useful to your project (for example: will it be used as support for your argument, your counterargument

Tell WriteBot about a book, poem, movie, song, video game or another text that h

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Tell WriteBot about a book, poem, movie, song, video game or another text that h

Tell WriteBot about a book, poem, movie, song, video game or another text that has two very different interpretations. Do not reuse your previous choice for #4.
Requirements
Length: 3+ paragraphs
Grammar: Use a journalistic writing voice.
Content: Summarize the text and describe the authors/artists, the context of its release, and any other important background info. Provide two different interpretations of the text from two different people, cultures, or groups. Explain why their interpretations might be different and which words, symbols, or ideas are interpreted differently. Also provide your own interpretation of the text.
Sources: Quote at least one person per perspective. This means you need to cite two people who have different opinions on the meaning of the same text. At the end of the assignment, provide a link for each source you have used, but in the paragraphs introduce authors/sources to your reader in full sentences. Do NOT paste URLs/links directly into any paragraphs.

Write a four-paragraph comparative (only focusing on DIFFERENCES) analysis essay

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Write a four-paragraph comparative (only focusing on DIFFERENCES) analysis essay

Write a four-paragraph comparative (only focusing on DIFFERENCES) analysis essay (no less than 500  words)on the topic listed below. You need an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Your essay needs to be typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font and double spaced. Look at the notes on subject-by-subject organization in the lecture notes to see how to set your essay up. 
The essay must be composed in MS Word and saved as a doc document or saved as a PDF. DO NOT CUT, COPY, AND PASTE YOUR ESSAY INTO THE MESSAGE BOX. IT WILL NOT BE GRADED.