If asked to begin forming an argument for this position, what sources would you need to build your case? What fundamental information do you need? What opinion leaders in this debate would you look to in solidifying your argument?

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Canada Should Be More Active in Diplomacy with North Korea

• The author has presented the fundamental positions for this perspective in the debate. Outline the strengths and
weaknesses of each perspective.

• If asked to begin forming an argument for this position, what sources would you need to build your case? What
fundamental information do you need? What opinion leaders in this debate would you look to in solidifying your argument?

• What are the weakest aspects of the position outlinedby the author? How might those weaker arguments help you prepare a counterargument?

• What additional Talking Points could you add to support this position?

Of the four agreements laid out by don miguel Ruiz in his book? Which one do you think is the most important? Why?

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The four agreements

Essay prompt: of the four agreements laid out by don miguel Ruiz in his book? Which one do you think is the most important? Why?

What claims does the author make and how does she support that claim? In other words, what is she trying to teach us about her experience, about her world? Why? What is her purpose for doing so?

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Feminism

For this formal essay, you will analyze the visual and verbal language of the graphic novel Persepolis. In order to construct a strong analysis, you must first situate Persepolis in a particular rhetorical context. You will need to explain to your reader what a graphic novel is, who the author is, who the author’s intended audience is, and the social and cultural background of the story the author is telling. You will also need to explain what themes and broader lessons you will focus on that you think the book is expressing. You will use the supplementary readings/videos and your own research to help provide context and explain concepts throughout your analysis.

There are two approaches you can take to this analysis:

1. You can focus on two or three visual elements and analyze how they are used throughout the novel (use of color, lines, or borders, for example). Make sure to connect these visual elements to a broader theme or objective you see taking place throughout the story.

2. You can focus on a particular section of the book (say, about 2-3 pages) and explain the visual elements at play in that section. Make sure you connect that section to the broader context and themes of the book.

In order to expand on those ideas in an analytical way, you’ll focus on visual and verbal elements of the story that underscore those themes and highlight those contexts you describe above. You may answer the following questions through your analysis:

• Why does this graphic novel look the way it does? This will require description and explanation of book’s design: visual images, colors, etc.; word choices; layout and arrangement, etc.

• What kind of background does she provide her audience? What does she know about her audience that helps her decide what to include and what not to include throughout the story?

• What claims does the author make and how does she support that claim? In other words, what is she trying to teach us about her experience, about her world? Why? What is her purpose for doing so?

In order to get deeper into your analysis, you will need to use some of the source material we covered in relation to Persepolis. You’re also welcome to use any other sources you looked up while you were reading, as long as you found them to be credible sources.

What is the tone of the review? Is it humorous, serious, pessimistic, optimistic? Something else entirely? What makes you say that?

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The Anthropocene Reviewed.

1. “Googling Strangers” by John Green from The Anthropocene Reviewed.
2. “Kentucky Bluegrass” by John Green from The Anthropocene Reviewed.
3. “Canada Geese” by John Green from The Anthropocene Reviewed.

Do:
1. Complete The Anthropocene Reviewed Reflection 1

2. Answer the following five questions in one document (must be a Word file or PDF). Please number each question clearly.

The Anthropocene Reviewed Reflection 1First, take a few minutes to reflect on what you listened to and/or read for this week. Next, pick one review to focus on and provide thoughtful and thorough answers to the following questions. The answers should be, roughly speaking, at least 3-5 sentences (more isn’t a bad thing!).

1. What is the main point of the review? It might be to inform, to inspire, to persuade, to change your perspective, or something else entirely.

2. What is the tone of the review? Is it humorous, serious, pessimistic, optimistic? Something else entirely? What makes you say that?
Consider the following definition of tone: “Tone in writing refers to the writer’s attitude toward the reader and the subject of the message. The overall tone of a written message affects the reader just as one’s tone of voice affects the listener in everyday exchanges” (Ober 88).
Tone reveals the author’s attitude about a subject or topic to their reader. It can be delivered in different ways, like through word choice, punctuation, and sentence structure.
It’s similar to when you’re talking to someone in person. Your facial expressions, vocal pitch, and body language might convey a certain tone that informs the language you use in conversation.
By using the right tone in your writing, your readers can better understand your emotions regarding a topic. It’s a signal to your reader about how your writing should make them feel. Your tone might be delightful or sarcastic, lighthearted or aggressive, among other types of tones, all through your writing.

3. What is one section of the review that stood out to you and why? In your answer, provide a quotation for this section and explain why you think this quotation is important.
4. Where do you see ethos, pathos, or logos in the review? Again, provide a quotation for where you see an example of ethos, pathos, or logos and explain if you think John’s use of this rhetorical appeal is effective or not and why.

5. Look back at what you wrote for number one. Do you think the review effectively accomplished its main point? Why or why not? Do you find it persuasive? Why or why not?

Write an essay explaining the impact of Covid-19 on the American economy.

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Impact of Covid-19 on the American economy

Include at least 4 quotations, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase into the essay from at least 3 credible sources to support the thesis statement and provide an opposing argument paragraph. Include the works cited page at the end for any resources used.

Can you describe one or more friendships you have had? Was one different from another? How? Do you think the relationship of the "two friends" in the poem was a genuine friendship? What qualities does a real or true friend have?

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ESSAY 3

Define the idea of "friendship," using a dictionary definition (be sure to cite the website at the end of the paper). Then Define the idea of friendship in your own terms. Preview in the Introduction what will follow in the Body Paragraphs: you will discuss the idea in the poem; what defines a “genuine” friendship; and then, on the basis of your experience, describe a friendship you had; and, lastly, suggest how disagreements between friends can be settled amicably.

[Body Para. 1]: Describe what happens between the "two friends" in the poem (lines 1 to 16). A process unfolds, starting with A "quarrel" and ending with separation. What is needed in this section is A summary of the story-line.

[Body Para. 2]: Can a genuine friendship undergo the destructive process outlined in the poem? Is a real friendship something that lasts and endures during hard times? Explain

[Body Para. 3]: We all have had friendships. Can you describe one or more friendships you have had? Was one different from another? How? Do you think the relationship of the "two friends" in the poem was a genuine friendship? What qualities does a real or true friend have? You need not respond to every question, but you should try to compose a coherent paragraph.

[Body Para. 4/ Conclusion]: Everyone quarrels from time to time. Explain ways quarreling friends can reconcile with each other? What behaviors and attitudes are necessary for two friends to overcome differences? are some things beyond reconciliation?

 

Obama wasn’t offering those students as a role model, so what was her purpose in mentioning them at all? would her speech have been less effective if she had mentioned that part? stronger?

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Graduation

Obama briefly narrates her time as a dean of a prestigious university where many students came from privileged backgrounds. Obama wasn’t offering those students as a role model, so what was her purpose in mentioning them at all? would her speech have been less effective if she had mentioned that part? stronger?

Identify three pieces of important information we learn in the exposition, three plot points for the rising action, the climax, two plot points for the falling action, and the two pieces of information for the conclusion.

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The Management of Grief

“After reviewing pages 75-83 in the Norton (which cover plot) and “The Management of Grief” on 478-90 complete the Plot Diagram handout (linked above). Map out the plot of the short story by identifying the elements of the story that correspond to the Freytag’s Pyramid labels on the handout. You can legibly handwrite or type your responses. If you have trouble with the formatting, you can type a detailed list addressing all of the following requirements rather than trying to add text boxes on the pyramid.

Instructions
Identify three pieces of important information we learn in the exposition, three plot points for the rising action, the climax, two plot points for the falling action, and the two pieces of information for the conclusion. The aforementioned points do not need to be complete sentences, but you must provide specific page numbers for each point you identify. For the conflict, provide two complete sentences: identify the conflict in one and then provide an explanation of why you believe that to be the conflict in the second.

Discuss the following topics as they relate to your article and the criminological theory that you have chosen: Criminal Justice System Implications, including Criminal Justice Policy and Correctional Ideology and Techniques of Crime Control

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Essay assignment

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Choose an issue in crime/criminology from one of the following areas:
  • Russian Mafia
  • Development of delinquent and criminal behaviour among working-class males
  • Serial killers

 

  1. Based on the issue in crime which you have chosen you will be provided with an article from a sociological or criminological journal on your topic.

 

  1. Relate your article to one of the following criminological theories that were covered in class and in your text:
  • Rational Choice theories
  • Biological theories
  • Psychological theories

 

  1. Discuss the following topics as they relate to your article and the criminological theory that you have chosen:
  • Basic Idea and Major Theorists
  • The Role of Law, the Definition of Crime, and the Image of the Criminal
  • Causal Logic
  • Criminal Justice System Implications, including Criminal Justice Policy and Correctional Ideology and Techniques of Crime Control

 

  1. Conclude by providing an evaluation/criticism of the article that you have chosen. The criticism can come from a different criminological theory than the one that you have chosen, which looks at your issue of crime in a different light.  For example, biological and psychological theories of crime are criticized by rational choice theories for not taking into account the opportunities that influence people to choose to commit crimes.

 

  1. Adequate citations and references must be provided in order to avoid PLAGIARISM. Please read over the plagiarism and how to cite and reference properly handouts provided on our course blackboard site.

 

  1. The essay should be a minimum of 1000 words in length (4 pages), double-spaced, typed.

According to Zinsser, whom does a reader find at fault when they cannot understand a piece of writing? Why does the reader place the blame on this individual? What is something that surprised you about Zinsser’s chapters? Why were you surprised?

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Directions: You may use your text (see attached file) to respond to the questions. Remember to read each question carefully to ensure your response earns maximum credit. You have one attempt and no time limit on this quiz.

Be sure to include in-text citations for any direct quotes or paraphrases in your response. You should use this format: (Zinsser #). For example, your citation might look like this: (Zinsser 16).

 

Question 1.

According to William Zinsser, why is “clutter…the disease of American writing” (1)?

(Provide an in-text citation for any paraphrases or direct quotes used as evidence.)

 

Question 2.

According to Zinsser, whom does a reader find at fault when they cannot understand a piece of writing? Why does the reader place the blame on this individual?

(Provide an in-text citation for any paraphrases or direct quotes used as evidence.)

 

Question 3.

Choose one specific piece of advice that Zinsser shares in the three chapters you’ve read. How is this piece of advice relevant to YOUR writing experiences thus far in college?

(Provide an in-text citation for any paraphrases or direct quotes used as evidence.)

 

 

Question 4.

What is something that surprised you about Zinsser’s chapters? Why were you surprised?

(Provide an in-text citation for any paraphrases or direct quotes used as evidence.)