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Research ESSAY TOPIC SHEET: to REVIEW, STUDY and UNDERSTAND. 
READ and LISTEN to better UNDERSTAND the ESSAY TOPIC related to the O.J. Simpson murder trial   
Instructional Video: 
my comments are ALSO meant to HELP you START your research of the O.J. Simpson murder trial
you DO NOT have to SUBMIT anything for this READING, LISTENING and UNDERSTANDING assignment

Writing Task:
Drawing from the rhetorical strategies and examples of argument and persuasion discussed in class, write a well-developed, thesis driven 5 page essay that responds to the following topic:
Topic:
In “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July,” Frederick Douglass draws upon principles stated in the Declaration of Independence to highlight the contradictions between the nation’s ideals and practice with regard to human rights. Similarly, Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman?” utilizes rhetoric to deliver a powerful message. She boldly vouches for women to have the same rights as men and asserts her claims that women, even African American women, were worthy of respect and rights in the United States of America. What rhetorical techniques do Douglass and Truth use to convince their audience to accept their claim? Explain how the rhetorical strategies of each author reinforce their argument. Which writer gets the message across more effectively, and why?
Tips: Before you begin to write, consider how both Truth and Douglass use rhetoric to get their message across to their audience. What arguments can you find in common between Truth and Douglass? What difference in evidence and rhetorical strategy do you detect? The quality of your essay depends on how well you develop and support your argument as well as how you defend your thesis with evidence from the readings.
Please read through the attached rubric BEFORE SUBMITTING your essay 3.
Your essay should follow MLA format and have an original title and thesis.
The required length is 5 pages, double-spaced, 12 point font. An opportunity to develop this essay into a research paper  will occur in an upcoming unit.
Please save your document, using your own name as Last name, First name. 
Submit your paper through the Canvas submission link under the actual assignment. This is just a student reminder/To do list.

topic;
“Lusus Naturae” (p. 258 ff.)
1. Find 3 sources from the library database or Internet that pertain to your topic. 
2. Compose an annotated bibliography following MLA format. Your bibliography
should have two parts: an introduction and the bibliography itself.
3. The Introduction should be around 300 words and it should discuss    what you plan to write about in your essay. DO NOT use quotations, just share your plans in your own words.
4. The Annotated Bibliography should follow MLA. two paragraphs. The    first paragraph should be a summary that follows four-part
summary format. 
A 4-part summary for nonfiction includes:
1. The source’s argument
2. The main points the author makes to support the argument
3. The author’s purpose
4. The intended audience and expected outcome of reading. 
It should NOT contain quotes and should be done completely in
your own words. 
In a second paragraph explain in 150 or so words why this source is
relevant. Here, too you should NOT use quotes.
Requirements
• MLA Formatting
• 3 sources authored by academics.
• NO Quotations
• For each entry, a summary of the source and an evaluative paragraph.

“The Impact of Modern Slavery on
Global Supply Chains”
• Explore how forced labor affects various industries and the ethical implications for businesses and consumers.

In your personal and professional life, you will communicate with others through writing. You may find that you need to adapt your language, tone, organization, and details of the writing based on the needs and expectations of your audience. One of those occasions is when you apply for a job. Cover letters and resumés are important forms of professional writing and communication. These documents are often a potential employee’s introduction to a prospective employer and can be key in career advancement.
For this assessment, you will write a cover letter to a potential employer regarding a desired job opportunity. You will also write a reflection about the process you used to gather information about your desired job and the company. This assessment allows you to demonstrate how effectively you can construct a piece of writing appropriate for a career- or discipline-specific situation.
Preparation
Using the same employer that you used in your Wk 2 Writing Reaction and Review assignment, complete the following steps:
Access an open job opportunity at that employer.
Research key information about your chosen job opportunity and the employer (e.g., the employer’s mission statement, who the hiring manager is, and the employer’s past accomplishments). You may find this information by visiting the company’s website or searching social networking sites (e.g., LinkedIn) or job boards.
Consider these questions about the job you identified:
What duties might this position require?
What education or experience is expected of applicants?
What is the company’s reputation, goal, or mission? How would hiring you help the company achieve that goal or mission?
What salary might you expect? Is it comparable to the same position within other companies?
Is there a possibility to grow or advance within this organization?
Consider the following questions about your unique qualifications and work history:
What makes you an effective employee who others want to work with?
What current and past qualities, habits, and career skills make you a good candidate for this position?
How might your cover letter reflect any of the following traits: curiosity, openness, engagement, creativity, or metacognition (self-awareness)?
Assessment Deliverable
Complete Part 1 and Part 2.
Part 1: Cover Letter
Review Cover Letter Guide: Five Steps for Crafting Your Cover Letter for appropriate cover letter formatting guidelines.
Write a 1-page maximum cover letter for your identified job opportunity. Incorporate the suggestions, including audience, structure, format, and tone from the Cover Letter Guide you reviewed to prepare for this assessment.
Part 2: Reflection
After your cover letter is complete, insert a page break at the end of your cover letter to create a new page for your reflection. To create a page break in Word, go to the Layout menu and click on Breaks.
Reflect on the activities you completed to prepare for drafting your cover letter and respond to the following questions in at least 1 sentence each:
What was your research process? What did you find and how did you find it?
How did your research influence what you wrote in your cover letter?
When you looked at websites, job postings, and other resources related to this career field, what did you notice about how people in this profession communicate? Were any words, ideas, or phrases prominent?
To whom did you address your letter? Why did you select this person?
What are some examples from your letter that demonstrate a respectful and professional tone?
Note: You might find it helpful to review feedback from your faculty member on previous assignments from this course before completing this summative assessment.
Submit your combined document containing your cover letter and reflection responses.
***Submit your assessment as one Microsoft Word document attachment .doc or .docx.

Instructions
This paper should be between 750-1250 words. Use evidence from the assigned texts to support your answers. Be sure to properly cite the sources and evidence you rely upon (follow Syllabus guidelines regarding APA citation format). 
PROMPT: Define ecofeminism in your own words. How has your understanding of the relationship between environmentalism and feminism has been enhanced and/or changed based on this week’s readings? (As part of your answer, be sure to discuss the gendered effects of climate change.) You may draw from all assigned content to support your answer, but be sure to use the Ecofeminism book, the Mallory article, and the Hands-On film.

Your task is to persuade an audience of decision-makers at an organization of your choosing to commit to a cultural change. Your task is to convince your organization to Provide competitive wages and health benefits to part-time employees. In choosing an organization, you have a few options.
Your current employer
A previous employer
An organization you have never worked for that is aligned with your career goals
A fictional organization that may be similar to your current or previous employer or to an existing organization you might wish to work for in the future
Similarly, as you approach this assignment, you have some leeway in imagining your role in your chosen organization. You may choose to inhabit your current job title, or you may imagine yourself in a different role, or even create a brand-new job title. Take some time to think about your topic, organization, and role because you will be creating the entire assignment based on these choices.
Required Elements of the Recommendation Report
Title Page: Title of the report, author’s name, date
Table of Contents: List of all major components of the report and what page each component begins on
Executive Summary: Brief overview of the report’s main ideas and recommendations
Current Situation: Analyze the current state of the organization, and make the case for why the organization needs to change.
Objectives: Explain how implementing this change will benefit the organization, its colleagues, and the community.
Deliverables: Provide a timeline showing how and when each stage in the culture change plan will be implemented.
Costs/ROI: Provide cost estimates for implementing these changes. Costs might include hiring additional staff, bringing in outside consultants, purchasing equipment, or renting out an offsite location for training. The return on investment, or ROI, can be thought of more broadly than in revenue terms, but there must be a way to measure the success of this cultural change. Examples might include improved colleague retention, higher client satisfaction scores, or a more positive public image.
References: List all sources cited in the text in APA format.
Please use this template: APA 7th ed Report Template.docx

The task:
1. Write on the short story. “The Yellow Wallpaper” (p. 585 ff).  
2. Read selections from The Gift by Marcel Maus. The book is linked in the module.
Please read pp. 1-12 and 37-41. This lays out the structure of reciprocity in simple
terms and it’s one of the landmark texts in anthropology.
3. Apply the ideas from Maus to your short story. Where does reciprocity work? Where
does it fail?
4. Make sure to consult the writing guide and sample essay for assistance as you write!
Requirements:
• MLA formatting
• You MUST cite the short story and Maus.
• Introductory and conclusion paragraphs that state and re-state the thesis.
• Summary of Maus’ ideas
• 2 paragraphs establishing a connection between Maus and your short story. In these
paragraphs, you need to explain what is (or is not) reciprocal (emotions, interactions,
etc.), why Maus’ ideas apply, and give an overview of the story. The sample essay
does this nicely.
• 2-3 paragraphs of analysis of reciprocity, its successes, or its failures in the story.
Make sure to cite the story using in-text citations with page numbers.

Ive provided two attachments, one is an example of a previous student’s proposal project. The other includes all of the instructions needed for this paper.
I want the research proposal to be Impact of Shelter Environments on Animal Welfare: Investigate how the physical environment and management practices in shelters affect
the welfare of animals housed there.
Please read the provided document with the instructions that I have provided.
Thank you

Reflect on your own online behavior. Are there any ethical considerations you actively incorporate into your online activities?
Share your insights on what constitutes ethical digital behavior, including respecting others’ privacy, avoiding cyberbullying, and being responsible for your digital footprint.
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