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  • “Controversial Issue in [Topic]: Examining the Arguments and Defining the Thesis” Title: The Importance of Proper Nutrition for Overall Health and Well-Being

    Unit IV Introduction Paragraph and Outline
    Assignment objective: In this assignment, you will begin drafting your paper, beginning with the introduction paragraph that introduces your reader to the topic, controversy, and your main argument. Next, you will provide an outline of the three body paragraphs that will support your thesis. Finally, you will develop a references page with at least three academically credible sources.
    Length: The assignment should be 750 to 1000 words, not including the references page.
    References: At least three sources are required, and at least one must come from the CSU Online Library. All sources should be academically credible (academic journals, eBooks, periodicals, organizational websites, etc.) and no more than 5 years old. Use APA Style 7th edition standards to format the reference citations for each source.
    Details:
    Introduction (roughly 150 to 200 words): The introduction paragraph provides your reader with an overview of the topic, the controversy surrounding the topic, the arguments on either side of the issue, and finally, the introduction finishes with the paper’s thesis statement, or the overall argument about the issue. For more details about what is expected for each of the following sentences, please see Unit IV, Lesson 2: The Introduction. The following components should be included in the introduction (in the following order):
    Sentence 1: Introduce the general topic.
    Give your reader basic information about the issue.
    Sentence 2: Narrow the scope.
    Continue to provide specific context information leading into your introduction of the controversy.
    Sentence 3: Specific controversy
    Describe the central controversy related to your overall topic.
    Sentence 4: Pro side
    Describe the argument on one side of the controversy, the pro or for side.
    Sentence 5: Con side
    Describe the argument on the opposing side of the controversy, the con or against side.
    Sentence 6: The thesis
    State your overall argument about the issue, and offer three reasons to justify the argument.
    It is okay if your introduction paragraph is slightly longer than six sentences (your thesis may be two complete sentences, for instance, instead of one, or you might need two sentences to introduce the general topic or describe the controversy). However, the introduction paragraph should not be too much longer than the sentence/word length specified here.
    Outline of Three Body Paragraphs (approximately 700 words): The outline will offer the topic sentence and at least two points of evidence and explanation for three supporting body paragraphs. Note that you are not writing body paragraphs yet. In this unit, you are planning those body paragraphs by outlining the topic and providing evidence that you will use in each of those body paragraphs, which you will fully develop when you create your final paper.
    The topic sentence is the first sentence of each paragraph and introduces the main point or focus of the paragraph; each of the body paragraphs should address one of your three justifications from the thesis statement. Your topic sentences should be fully developed, but the supporting evidence and explanation points do not need to be presented in complete sentences; however, the more you are able to completely structure your outline, the more your professor will be able to offer feedback and instruction. Evidence should consist of statistics, studies, direct quotes, examples, and such from your source materials, and the explanation should indicate how the evidence supports the overall point of the paragraph. Be sure to provide citations for the evidence you provide; doing so will help you keep your source materials organized. Please see the APA In-text Citations tutorial for more information and examples. A transcript is available once you access the tutorial.
    Look to Unit IV, Lesson 3 for more information about the outline of the body paragraphs. Please see the attached outline template. You do not have to use this exact template, but your submission should be formatted and organized similarly.
    References Page: The references page for this assignment needs to cite at least three credible sources that you have used within your paper. Please see the APA Style References tutorial for more information and examples. A transcript is available once you access the tutorial.

  • ENGL 143 Final Exam: Analysis of Racial Issues in “Black Panther” and “12 Years a Slave” Film Clips

    Choose two (2) 1-5 minute clips from two (2) different films that we watched this term (so, 2 clips total, not 4 clips).  A timestamp is required for both entries (not including this is an automatic 10-point deduction from each response). 
    the 2 movies are Black panther and 12 Years a slave 
    Fill out each section of the exam template completely and be careful to avoid overlap (i.e., watch out for summary in the analysis section). 
    ENGL 143 Final Exam
    Directions:  Complete one template entry for each clip.  This exam is open book/open notes, but you should not collaborate with classmates.  Please see the “Final Exam” section on Canvas for additional details and directions.
    1. Name of the film:  The black panther 
    Year the film was released (2 points):
    Director (2 points):
    Name 2 characters in this clip and the name of the actor playing each character (2 points):
    1.
    2.
    Is this film based on a text (i.e., novel, play, biography, comic book) (2 points)?
    If yes, indicate the title and author of the text.
    What is the context of this clip(THE BRITISH MUSEUM SCENE WITH KILLMONGER) ? Very briefly (no more than a paragraph total) describe what specific plot points happen before and after this clip/scene that are relevant to the action you see here (you may write your answer in paragraph form or use bullet points). (10 points)
    Analyze this clip (30 points). Your answer should be in essay form (at least 2+ substantive paragraphs) with a clear focus/thesis supported by specific visual and narrative evidence from the clip.  As part of your response, you should discuss why the action depicted in the clip is relevant to the film as a whole and to its larger meaning or message, ideally regarding racial issues. Your evidence for this discussion should also include points from the class readings on this specific film (with the article author or title mentioned) as well as specific points from class discussion (including Zoom sessions, unit overviews, close readings, and/or responses/replies).
    2. Name of the film:  12 years of slave 
    Year the film was released (2 points):
    Director (2 points):
    Name 2 characters in this clip and the name of the actor playing each character (2 points):
    1.
    2.
    Is this film based on a text (i.e., novel, play, biography, comic book) (2 points)?
    If yes, indicate the title and author of the text.
    What is the context of this clip ( SOLOMON HANGING BY THE OAK TREE ON THE EDGE OF DEATH)? Very briefly (no more than a paragraph total) describe what specific plot points happen before and after this clip/scene that are relevant to the action you see here (you may write your answer in paragraph form or use bullet points). (10 points)
    Analyze this clip (30 points). Your answer should be in essay form (at least 2+ substantive paragraphs) with a clear focus/thesis supported by specific visual and narrative evidence from the clip.  As part of your response, you should discuss why the action depicted in the clip is relevant to the film as a whole and to its larger meaning or message, ideally regarding racial issues. Your evidence for this discussion should also include points from the class readings on this specific film (with the article author or title mentioned) as well as specific points from class discussion (including Zoom sessions, unit overviews, close readings, and/or responses/replies).

  • Title: The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Performance at the Road Traffic Department

    Research the effectiveness of Emotional Intelligence At the Road Traffic Department. What is higligthed in yellow needs to have more sources, the Format is APA. The abstract needs to be clearer. Main Thing is more sources and sentence Structure. 

  • “Reducing College Tuition: A Proposal for Affordable Higher Education”

    I need this Essay done by the 24th with no Plagerisim And Ai detection on it thru turnitin. I wi will attach the prompt along with a sample outline. Please reach out to me through the open text log for any instruction. Feel free to pick your own topic but make sure you follow the prompts direction on which type of sources and how many sources to use on this essay, But also make sure to use BlInn Library Website at https://www.blinn.edu/library USE THIS for your ALL of your sorces.
    Below the following files have been included: Prompt for proposal arguement, Sample proposing argument essay, Sample Outline, Sample proposal Argument Preliminary Outline and Source List, and Blank Proposal Argument Preleminary Outline and Source list. I will be checking the Text log everyday at 3:30 AM.

  • “Revising My Understanding: A Personal Journey Through the Complexities of Race and Privilege” Revising My Understanding: A Personal Journey Through the Complexities of Race and Privilege Growing up in a predominantly white, middle-class neighborhood

    In essay 2, you will explore one key issue of your choice from our texts and describe an experience which caused you to revise your understanding of that issue. 
    Length: 800 Words.
    Step 1: Identify an issue from our course that engaged you and with which you have personal experience. You can draw from any text we have read so far relating to justice, oppression, race, class, or gender.
    Step 2: Describe, narrate, illuminate and analyze an experience/text/instance/event that changed your understanding of this issue. 
    Step 3: Write a compelling intro and conclusion – the conclusion should raise the stakes and show the larger significance of the story/analysis.
    Step 4: Make certain all paragraphs are organized by transitions, topic sentences, and specific details that build to the next paragraph and eventually the conclusion.
    Review the rubric from Essay 1 and be sure to improve on whatever categories I marked as undeveloped or weak. Get in touch with any questions regarding this.

  • Objectives for APA Research Paper

    Objectives 
    The purpose of the APA Research Paper: 1st Draft activity is to:
    Produce a paper that is written in APA 7th edition style formatting, including in-text citations, and references (CO 5)
    Present the topic in an organized, concise, interesting manner, which incorporates the student’s own original thought (CO 1, CO 2, CO 3)
    Incorporate evidence from reliable sources that support the discussion/thoughts of the paper in the form of direct quotations, summaries, and paraphrases (CO 6)
    Method of Evaluation
    Students are required to complete a APA Research Paper: 1st Draft which is worth 5% of their overall grade.
    Guidelines
    Students must complete the following papers: (i) a Personal Essay, (ii) a Business Writing and (iii) an APA Research Paper. Each of these papers must be submitted through Canvas in order for the paper to be uploaded to Turnitin®.
    The APA Research Paper must follow the guidelines set forth by the American Psychological Association. The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/Links to an external site.) that will assist with APA writing. The research paper should focus on a current trend, event or issues occurring in your field of study.
    The APA research paper will be graded pursuant to the guidelines set forth in Exhibit B. Students are expected to understand these guidelines and ensure that their assignments incorporate them.
    The research paper involves three major activities:
    Choosing a Topic: Choose a topic for your research paper that is focused and about which you can ask a specific research question. Avoid encyclopedia-style reports on a general topic; such broad topics can become overwhelming and do not allow for purposeful research. For example, choosing for your topic a condition such as “diabetes” or “autism,” a setting such as “airports,” or an issue such as “ethics” will likely make for a shallow paper. Instead, ask a focused question about your topic. Then generate your thesis in answer to this question.
    Outlining for APA Research Paper: You must submit a detailed outline of your research paper. Outlines may be in one of several formats, as directed by your course instructor, but all outlines must include the following: (i) a separate outline point for each paragraph, (ii) a point for your introduction that includes your thesis statement, (iii) at least three (3) body paragraph points, each with at least two subpoints illustrating the paragraph’s topic, and (iv) a point for a concluding paragraph. Your outline should be single spaced and no shorter than a full page.
    Writing the APA Research Paper: The paper should be between five and seven pages in length (not including cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.) and incorporate a minimum of seven (7) credible references. The paper must be written and presented in APA style (including, margins, citations, headings, etc.). You will be responsible for submitting a rough draft, the final paper and presenting your findings to the class.
    The rubric below will be utilized to grade the paper.

  • Title: “Reflecting on Lessons Learned: Applying Knowledge from this Class in the Future”

    One final question to discuss with us. What have you learned from this class, and how will you use what you have learned in the future?

  • “The Impact of COVID-19: A Toulmin Analysis of Cause and Effect”

    Thesis assignment about Covid. Instructions are in the attachments. The name of the assignment is ” Cause and Effect Toulmin Thesis/Outline Assignment”.

  • Title: The Power of Love in Literature Introduction: Love is a universal theme that has been explored in literature for centuries. It has the power to inspire, heal, and transform individuals in ways that nothing else can. In this digital poster,

    This digital poster explores a common theme in two works of literature. Create a digital poster related to the theme of your Unit 4 Essay. This poster must reference the literature that you wrote about in that essay, which I incorporated below.  The text needs to fit the poster shared below. It’s not necessary to add the text to the poster; it can be written in a document that I can add to at a later time. Feel free to add to the poster if you’d like, but its purpose is only to give you a sense of the available area.

  • “Reflecting on a Recent Argument and Suggestions for Improvement” Title: Reflecting on a Recent Argument and Suggestions for Improvement Recently, I had an argument with my roommate over the cleanliness of our shared living space. The situation was that I had asked

    After reading the sections from our textbook about argument, describe for us a recent argument that you had. What was the situation? Were you successful? Why or why not? If you could change anything, what would you change? Kindly give suggestions to two other students in the class. How could they have been more persuasive in their rhetorical situation?