Discuss and explain your findings, your source, and whether or not this data disputes or confirms this fear. If applicable, discuss how the media reports this fear.

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 The Fear Instinct

In Chapter 4, “The Fear Instinct,” the author provides data regarding a few common fears that many people face, including natural disasters, airplane crashes, and terrorism. Rosling reminds us that “there’s no room for facts when our minds are occupied by fear” (103). He then mentions other problems- like contaminated water and alcohol abuse- that cause harm to many more people a year than the larger “media-worthy” incidents, like natural disasters.

For this discussion in 250 words:

  1. Research and Write: Think about a common fear that is not mentioned in the chapter. This might be a fear of yours or of someone you know. See if you can find data that exists about this fear. For example, if you are afraid of a shark attack, search “rates of shark attacks on humans” or “How many people are bitten by sharks each year?” Play with your search until you find a reliable source and meaningful data. Discuss and explain your findings, your source, and whether or not this data disputes or confirms this fear. If applicable, discuss how the media reports this fear.
  2. Question: Pose a question to your classmates that you had when considering this week’s discussion prompt. Be sure to make it an open-ended question (How? Why? What if?).
  3. Connect and Reply: Respond to two of your peers by asking questions or discussing the results of your research.

 

What are examples of rhetoric that you see or hear on a daily basis? What are some ways that you create rhetoric? What is an example of a rhetorical situation that you have found yourself in? Discuss exigence, audience, and constraints.

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Backpacks vs. Briefcases: Steps toward Rhetorical Analysis by Laura Bolin Carroll

  1. What are examples of rhetoric that you see or hear on a daily basis?
  2. What are some ways that you create rhetoric?
  3. What is an example of a rhetorical situation that you have found yourself in? Discuss exigence, audience, and constraints.

 

Does the rhetoric address the problem it claims to address? Is the rhetoric targeted at an audience who has the power to make change? Are the appeals appropriate to the audience?

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Visual analysis outline

  • Does the rhetoric address the problem it claims to address?
  • Is the rhetoric targeted at an audience who has the power to make change?
  • Are the appeals appropriate to the audience?
  • Does the rhetor give enough information to make an informed decision?
  • Does the rhetoric attempt to manipulate in any way (by giving incomplete/inaccurate information or abusing the audience’s emotions)?
  • What other sub-claims do you have to accept to understand the rhetor’s main claim? (For example, in order to accept the Ad Council’s claim that the arts boost math and science scores, you first have to value the boosting of those scores.)
  • What possible negative effects might come from this rhetoric?

Did COVID stay-at-home experiences help or hurt family relationships?

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COVID stay-at-home experiences

Did COVID stay-at-home experiences help or hurt family relationships?

Write an essay based on your readings and research on “Literacy in America Today” and how college students are being affected by using technology, both in your personal use, and in your college classroom.

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Literacy in America

Literacy in America, it seems, is changing daily. The days of basic reading and writing are not what it used to be. Students in America, nowadays, are inundated with new technology that, according to research, has American students reading and writing more than ever, but is it enough to address the reading and writing skills necessary to complete a college education. We have read, discussed, and researched the topic of literacy and how it has affected America and its college students. Even college campuses, have gotten on the band wagon using technology to
help teach and present pertinent information to the subject at hand.

Your essay will be based on your readings and research on “Literacy in America Today” and how college students are being affected by using technology, both in your personal use, and in your college classroom. You will realize in your reading and research, that student’s introduction to literacy, even at an early age, is being presented in our public schools using a different perspective than was obviously used before America’s advancements in technology.

Hopefully, you will come to realize that literacy in America involves many different perspectives which include the involvement of parents, teachers, college professors, and of course the government. Our kids are just not getting the education they deserve and require to move on. You will support your essay with at three (3) reasons why you believe literacy has changed in America and whose fault is it, the parents, teachers, government, and or public schools. You will need to introduce at least 2 different sources.

You will write your essay in the MLA format, and your essay must be at least 3 pages long. It must also include a Works Cited page which will become synonymous with all your future essays. Good writing.

Compare and contrast Notasulga, Alabama, and Eatonville, Florida, as African-American communities in Jonah’s Gourd Vine. Why does John leave the Old South for the New? How does his life change?

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Jonah’s Gourd Vine by Zora Neale Hurston

Group 1: Compare and contrast Notasulga, Alabama, and Eatonville, Florida, as African-American communities in Jonah’s Gourd Vine. Why does John leave the Old South for the New? How does his life change?

Define academic behavior, impact of academic behavior on students, definition procrastination, impacts of procrastination in grade 11 students.

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Cause of procrastination in grade 11 students

Define academic behavior, impact of academic behavior on students, definition procrastination, impacts of procrastination in grade 11 students.

List 10 visual elements that could work in the ad. Think about the Characteristics of a Set and the Characteristics of Costume and how to use these to communicate elements of your video.

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Commercial Proposal, brainstorm visuals and sounds that can be used in your commercial script.

List 10 visual elements that could work in the ad.

Think about the Characteristics of a Set and the Characteristics of Costume and how to use these to communicate elements of your video.

List 10 audio elements (sounds) that could work in the ad.

 

How did your purpose and audience shape the way in which you wrote your argument? What was the most difficult part of writing your argumentative essay?

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Does Gun Laws need to be stricter?

Your essay must include a title, an introductory paragraph, which contains your argumentative thesis statement, at least three body paragraphs, which provide support for your argument, and a conclusion paragraph.
Research from at least two outside sources is required to provide evidence and support for your argument. Research must be cited using APA style.
You must include a reference page, which lists the specific sources you used and properly cite the sources within your essay.

Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.

How did your purpose and audience shape the way in which you wrote your argument? (1-2 sentences)
What was the most difficult part of writing your argumentative essay? (2-3 sentences)
Which appeals did you use and how do you think they strengthened your argument? (3-4 sentences)
How has your understanding of argumentative writing changed after completing this unit? (2-3 sentences)

Should schools stop selling unhealthy foods such as pizza, burgers and ice cream etc ? why or why not ?

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Should schools stop selling unhealthy foods such as pizza, burgers and ice cream etc ? why or why not ?