Draw connections between Lessig’s argument and another text we have read this semester.
Identify how you might use rhetorical genre theory to understand digital scholarly texts.
Ask a question about something you are unsure about.
Summarize the time management methods proposed by the author. ( 150 words)
Write an essay on how propaganda, the power of conspiracy theories, social media and the spread of misinformation, secret societies, the struggle to determine what is “truth” and what is misinformation in our age of technology, or how misinformation is spread to perpetuate racism, sexism, homophobia.
Explain the importance of similarities, proximity, complementarity, social exchange theory, and reciprocity in the development of friendships.
Describe Sternberg’s theory of love and explain the seven types of love described in Sternberg’s model.
What is a codependent relationship?
Write 6 paragraphs for each question total of 18 paragraphs
OVERVIEW
Writing is a process, and an important step in that process is outlining your ideas before drafting. In preparation for each essay, you will submit a thesis statement and a complete sentence outline based on the provided guidelines. The purpose of this assignment is for you to narrow down and plan the focus of your Essay: Modernism or Postmodernism assignment.
INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting the Thesis and Outline assignment, carefully read over the Essay: Modernism or Postmodernism Assignment Instructions first.
Complete the Thesis and Outline assignment by filling out the provided template (see a sample on page 2 of this document).
Note: You must use the provided template and complete each step by filling in your answers.
In crafting your thesis and outline for this first essay, follow these steps:
I. First, select the 2 literary texts from Modules 5, 6, or 7 you’ll be comparing and identify the topic they have in common. Possible topics might include freedom, alienation, race, identity, individualism, equality, power, death, love, gender, family, religion, work, money.
II. Second, ask yourself how the 2 texts or authors describe, present, or view the shared topic differently—in tone, in message, in form, in writing style, or in something else. For example, one author might define American identity as belonging to a community while the other author might value the individual experience over the community.
III. Third, ask yourself why the 2 texts differ, noting particularly the different historical moments or circumstances in which the texts were produced. Out of this consideration, craft your thesis statement answering the question: How do [your chosen texts] differ in their handling of [their shared topic], and what circumstances contributed to these differences?
IV. Fourth, select your organizational pattern: block format (discuss one text in the first half of the paper and discuss the other text in the second half of the paper) or alternating format (in each paragraph discuss one aspect of each text—the first text in the first half of the paragraph, the second text in the second half of the paragraph—alternating back and forth throughout the paper).
V. Fifth, craft your outline based on your chosen organizational pattern and flesh out that outline with evidence from your chosen literary texts. After the outline, list the two literary texts and three secondary sources in a working bibliography.
Make sure you complete each step in the outline using complete sentences.
See the grading rubric for specific grading procedures.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Suppose that the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has decided to grant review of a case deciding the fate of the issue that you chose (in the Week 3 Assignment), and they’ve called upon you as a subject matter expert to provide a comprehensive opinion on the matter.
Week 3 Assignment Issue: Should Addiction be Classified as a Disability?
Write a formal case-brief style paper that addresses the following components:
1. What is the history of this issue in terms of the ways that American businesses have operated?
2. What is the legislative history, if any?
3. What is the current legal authority (statutes and/or case law) on the issue and what does it require of businesses?
4. What are the different arguments on each side of the issue?
5. Which arguments (if any) are stronger and why?
6. What would be your recommendation to SCOTUS in terms of a ruling on this issue, and why?
7. Are there any exceptions to your recommendation? For example, are there any employers or employees to which the ruling should not apply? Or industries that should be exempt? Why?
8. What is the anticipated future of this issue? Should SCOTUS expect to have to review it again in the future? Or does your recommendation settle the issue permanently?
1. Which narrative techniques did you use to bring your story to life? (2-3 sentences) Sophia says: Did you use vivid description, sensory details, and/or dialogue to engage readers? Provide two examples from your essay in which you “show” readers rather than “tell” them. EXAMPLE: A sentence such as “I glanced at the clock, grabbed my briefcase, and sprinted for the elevator” uses more descriptive language than simply saying, “I was running late for the meeting.”
2. How did your purpose and audience shape the way in which you wrote your narrative? (3-4 sentences) Sophia says: Your hypothetical audience extends beyond the people who will evaluate your narrative. Which individuals or groups were you addressing when you wrote your narrative, and how did consideration of your audience and your purpose influence the way in which you wrote it?
3. Provide a concrete example from your narrative that shows how you have written specifically for this audience and purpose. (3-5 sentences) Sophia says: Consider including a quotation from your essay and explaining how it was written to appeal to your audience, and to accomplish your purpose. Alternatively, you might describe a theme, tone, or narrative technique that you used and explain how it was intended to appeal to your audience and achieve your purpose.
This assignment requires that you research online a cultural event from a culture that you have not experienced before. The cultural event can be from members of a particular ethnicity or religion (i.e., Octoberfest, Diwali, Holi, Spring Equinox, Dia De Los Muertos, Bat-Mitzvah, Quinceanera, Nowruz, etc.), or a cultural event that is participated in by members of a sub-culture (i.e., a rave, sporting event, concert, performance, rally, holiday, etc.). The main objective is to pick a cultural event that you are not as familiar with. Your research and paper will require the following:
A 4 – 5 page typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman font, 1” margins, submitted on Canvas). The paper must include the following:
1) INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH: An Introduction paragraph that provides a preview/overview of your paper (i.e., attention grabbing beginning, thesis statement, a statement identifying the culture and cultural event you researched, preview of the four sections that are covered in your body paragraphs).
2) BODY PARAGRAPHS: The body paragraphs include four sections.
(**NOTE: Each section in the body paragraphs must begin with you typing the phrases: “SECTION A,” “SECTION B,” “SECTION C,” and “SECTION D” so that you can organize and separate each section for the reader to understand which section you are writing about)
Each section will have multiple paragraphs, but you only need to type the phrase: “SECTION A/B/C/D”, at the start of the section.
**Also: Each section must be equal in length with the same amount of content:
SECTION A:
Research online a cultural event from a culture that you have not experienced before.
Describe the cultural event in detail (e.g., foods, decorations, stories, actions they partake in at the event etc.)
Your intention in this section is to explain the event to the reader as if the reader is asking you to tell them about the event and culture you researched.
No research is needed for this section; you only need to describe what you observed from reading about the event/watching online.
SECTION B:
Include 2 – 3 concepts from the textbook or course reader and apply the concepts to the cultural event. (Concepts from the course materials can include key-terms, definitions, and/or theories).
Explain the concept from the textbook/course reader (must paraphrase or quote from book and must cite author), then apply the concept to the cultural event.
You must cite the textbook and author using proper MLA or APA in-text citations.
SECTION C:
Research and use scholarly sources to explain and apply to your cultural event (i.e., research 3 – 4 scholars who have written on the cultural event you studied, and use their writings to relate to what you observed when you researched the cultural event)
Scholarly sources can include the following: scholarly/academic articles, books, newspapers, credible websites. (The 3 – 4 sources in this section cannot include sources form the textbook or course reader. Each source must be cited both in-text and in the works cited/reference page.
In this section, use 3 – 4 quotes from a scholarly source that explains, gives insight about, provides expertise about, your cultural event.
An example might include finding research from a scholar who writes about why certain symbols are used to represent the culture at the event.
You must use proper MLA or APA IN-TEXT citations after quoting each author. (If you are unsure how to write in-text citations there are great resources online; Google: “How to use MLA or APA in-text citations.” Another great research is owl.purdue.edu Links to an external site..
An example of this might look like: In the article Jewish Traditions, author Mark Cohen explains, “Hanukkah is the festival of lights, commemorates a special event that took place in the second century” (Cohen, M., 2019, p. 5).
SECTION D:
A summary of reflections on what you have learned from researching about the event.
You will especially need to write about topics such as: how researching the cultural event/culture might have changed your preconceived notions about the culture, ways you recognized both differences and similarities to your culture, how researching the cultural event was meaningful to you, etc.
3) CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH: A conclusion paragraph that includes sentences that recap/summerize of your paper.
4) A WORKS CITED/REFERENCE PAGE: that includes all of your sources using proper MLA or APA citations.
This is NOT included as one of your 4 – 5 pages.
Write a short paper that addresses the following critical elements:
I. Concentration: To complete this section, you will need to choose a concentration in the BA.GST program using the provided list and then what knowledge, skills, and abilities you will need to complete this concentration.
a) Defend the concentration you have chosen based on how it will help you achieve your personal or professional goals. Be sure to reference the knowledge you plan to gain in the concentration.
b) Back up your assertions with research that supports your concentration choice and be sure to provide citations for any sources you consult.
Over the course of several works throughout this semester, which is sub-titled “The Gothic, the Ghostly, and the Mysterious,” we have dealt with the high/pop culture discussion quite a bit, especially in relation to “the mysterious.”
With works that contained a lot of Gothic elements, the items on the syllabus were by authors unquestionably considered part of the literary canon, often deemed “classics” . The same goes for works involving ghostly sightings. Who would fault a study of Henry James, as serious a writer as one gets? Both Elizabeth Bowen and Joyce Carol Oates are writers of some repute in their times as well.
The issue becomes a bit more murky with the “Mysterious” portion of this syllabus. Admittedly, one does not usually sign up for “English literature” classes thinking that they would read Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, and watch Knives Out.
On the other hand, it’s quite possible that some of you might have enjoyed these works the most. But let’s put aside “enjoyment” for now.
Instead, consider the merits of using detective fiction, in this case Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, more strictly on the basis of how this work could help us become better readers who can produce stronger critical analysis and offer interesting interpretations. How might Christie’s work be just as effective in showing us good characterization, with meaningful themes, and important (multi) cultural perspectives?
Discussion Prompt: Agatha Christie
Consider the above section. You might see that the questions being posed in the last paragraph essentially amounts to this: How might we be able to use Murder on the Orient Express as a useful learning tool in literature classes?
Respond with a FULL paragraph on the above bolded and italicized question, providing specific details and textual evidence when possible. Rather than trying to address too many of the bolded elements, it would be most useful if you concentrated on 1-2 topics and give as much detailed analysis as possible.
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