Category: English

Begin this discussion by conducting some informal research on writing in your industry. What industry do you hope to be a part of after graduation? What kinds of writing typically happens in this field? Try to be more specific about the types of documents you may need to write outside of email and memos.
Next, write a memo describing your findings–you’ll need to attach this as a PDF to your posting. Please address the following in your memo:
What did you find in your research? What kinds of workplace writing will you be doing in your field?
How prepared do you feel to write within your industry? What might be some areas you’ll need to improve on before beginning your career?
How do the tone and style of writing in your field differ from the academic writing most of us are used to?
Be sure to use proper memo format, appropriate tone and style for memosLinks to an external site., short and direct paragraphs (no longer than 4-6 lines of text), single-spaced block paragraphs, and hyperlinks to cite your sourcesLinks to an external site.. Attach your memo as a PDF for this discussion. Your memo should be at least 300 words long.

-write an instruction manual on how to do a task step by step
-this manual can be in any format, but its should be a clear step-by-step guide. 
-It should use pictures or other visual representations. No videos or audio
-some  examples are in files

You are expected to write using the first person, as this is your take or argument to make. You must also incorporate 3 direct quotes from the text using bold font and include the corresponding page numbers when available. For example: (Author) suggests ________, stating “direct quote from text” (p. 11-12). I agree in part, but it seems that…
1. What makes the term “performative fidelity” essential towards shaping the argument and structure of Feaster’s article? Secondly, what examples from the article are particularly effective at showing performative fidelity in action?
2. Analyze how the conventions of radio broadcasting become a crucial aspect of how the story unfolds throughout Orson Welles’ 1938 broadcast of “The War of the Worlds.” In other words, how does the production of this broadcast utilize the audiences’ expectations of what radio broadcasts sound like or contain in order to move the story along in a believable way?                 
3.  For question 1, you only need to read page 357-387
4.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crPGFZiFjfs&t=4s” Use this link for answering question 2

Essay 2: Policy Proposal:
Policy Proposal:
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Consider an issue facing our community at either
a county or state level
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Give background information on the controversy
surrounding this issue
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Offer feasible solution to the commissioners
Paper Details:
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Purpose: argue for a solution to a local issue
and convince the committee to act on your recommendations
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Audience: Members of the county commission or a
state board
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Structure: Standard essay with an introduction,
body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
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Sources: at least 4 sources
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Length- 3-5 pages (not including your references
or title page)
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Formatting and Documentation style: APA
Contents of Paper:
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A well-defined problem: this will be developed
in the first couple of paragraphs after the introduction.
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one pr two clearly described solitons: this is
your call to action
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A convincing argument in support of your
solution(s): you have multiple reasons (and paragraphs) in support of your
solution
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Counterargument: anticipate objections to your
solution and respond to those objections in a convincing manner
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Evidence to back up your ideas: use evidence to
support the validity of your proposal.
Acceptable Sources:
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Scholarly journal articles from the ACC library
databases
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News Article
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Websites ending in .edu or .gov unless it’s a
news source
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Books or ebooks (ebooks can be found in the
NCLive database)
I have chosen my Policy Proposal as HELPING REDUCING THE OVERDOSE RATE IN ALAMANCE COUNTY NC BY CREATING SAFE SPACES FOR ADDICTS TO USE.

Why do I feel this way about you and you don’t feel the same. I want you to open up to me . I have open up to you about my feelings 

The Pressures of Civilization Essay
Introduction: In Freud’s Civilization and Its Discontents, we have read five chapters that address how Freud believes civilization and the individual are at odds with one another. The individual becomes engulfed by the demands of civilization, and out of the want of love, of family, and often a desire to be part of the “totemic culture,” he or she permits the super-ego to rule the conscience, wherein instinct is subdued. For some the conflict between the self and society is manageable, for others there are moments, or a moment, of rebellion, and for others the conflict just becomes too much and they “crack” under the pressure.
Writing Task: Write a thesis-driven essay of a minimum 4 (four) pages analyzing one way in which a specific film, television, or literary character seems to be in conflict with civilization, using Freud (the chapters we’ve read in the book) and at least two additional outside sources to support your analysis.
Tips:
The idea here is to write about someone – yes, fictitious, but still very “human” – you know rather well. You’ve binge-watched the show from sunset to sunrise, seen the movie seventeen times, and re-read the book every year since you were five. Okay, maybe you didn’t go to that kind of extreme, but you do know the character. And you know what he or she has been up against in various situations – with a partner, parent, child, employee, employer, colleague, opponent, neighbor, etc. So you also know what kind of conflicts he or she is, or is not, dealing with in a certain situation in an effort to comply with the demands of civilization. For this assignment, though, focus on analyzing one conflict (one way) this individual is struggling with. Here’s an example. Walter White was – he’s dead now, by the way; the network killed him – a man smothered in conflict. In Breaking Bad he was so tormented by his failing health and limited income that he felt compelled to do something to financially protect his family after he’s gone because civilization requires money to live in it comfortably. So he starts making meth, which creates more conflict. He was an upstanding citizen, a loving husband, and now he’s breaking the law – defying “ethics” – and lying to his wife. What’s more, since he’s a brilliant chemist, his meth is top notch and all the drug dealers want it. Now he’s in company with the shady kind of people – major advocates of “brute force” – he only saw on TV, and he’s making more and more dangerous and daring decisions to maintain the front of living a normal, civilized life with a wife and two kids in the suburbs. But he’s also getting pretty rich, which is really putting his conscience to the test. As the show progresses, the conflicts increase, and, because the show was so well written and acted, the ratings skyrocketed. Until Walter shot himself (no, really, he did – if you really paid attention to what happened).
Now if I were to write about all that I pointed out on White above, I’d have a 300-page dissertation for a PhD. You don’t want to do that. Nor do I want you to do that. The key words to consider in the “Writing Task” is one way. That means to focus on one conflict. So I’d look at one episode of the show and break it down even further into one of the conflicts. While Walter is dealing with the dealers, he’s also trying to keep his wife in the dark about his meth shenanigans. And he’s having issues with his drug-addled partner who can’t keep his head on straight while some local thugs have just discovered their lab. That’s four conflicts. Sure, they’re going to overlap to some extent, but the key is to keep the focus on one. Since his wife is primary to his happiness (remember chapter four), that’s probably going to be the “meatiest” conflict to dive into – there’s “fear of loss of love” (losing her if she finds out), perhaps his “sense of guilt” about lying to her again, and maybe even his use of “brute force” on his partner when he threatens to blow Walter’s cover with his wife for a bigger take of their drug profits. See? There’s a consistent connection to Walter’s challenges with his wife, and I only, for starters, tapped into three insights from Freud; there’s other aspects of Freud’s observations of the psyche I could address here as well, but you should get the picture. What you draw upon from Freud depends on what’s relevant, as you analyze it, to the conflict your character is having to face.
Guidelines: 1. Remember to make your thesis and points clear. An outline is highly recommended.
2. Your outside sources – besides Freud – must be valid. For one, you need the show, or movie, or
​book, or short story that you got your character from. Consider dialogue, character description,
​action. You need to back up your assertions with specifics from your source. Your other source
​could simply be a review or article about your character wherein there are observations or analyses
​that help support your own argument. With any of these three sources (remember Freud), you want
​to incorporate sufficient and relevant passages to validate your assertions. The general rule of thumb
​is to make sure each point you make has some support from your sources.
3. Go with what you know, but be careful – a major conflict could be daunting. Think about what you
​can focus on and analyze effectively in four (or slightly more) pages.
4. Sorry, you Breaking Bad fans; you can’t write about Walter or anyone else on the show. You’ve got
​to come up with a character of your own!

Final Draft Requirements:
Minimum word count: 1000-1250 (approximately 4 to 5 pages)
Content and Organization: Contains an introduction with a compelling thesis, body paragraphs that effectively support the thesis by drawing on credible sources, and a conclusion that demonstrates a synthesis of the main points.  
APA format: Title page; Times New Roman, 12-point font; double-spaced; 1-inch margins; running header with shortened title aligned left and page number aligned right.
APA citations: Appropriate in-text citations (APA) throughout the paper when quoting or paraphrasing; a separate reference page with only the sources that you used in the body of the paper.
Provide adequate support for your thesis with at least three appropriate references using textbooks, websites, and peer-reviewed journal articles (3 sources minimum).
At least one of the sources must be a peer-reviewed article from a professional journal.
Sources should be published within the last 5 years unless recent research is not available or if you are referencing seminal work.
Do not use Wikipedia or an encyclopedia because they are not considered academic sources.
Grammar and Style: Clear and understandable language with no grammar or spelling errors. Effective use of transitions to show logical connections and to improve the flow of the writing.

The 2 attachments I sent are the 2 sides to debate
ASSIGNMENT: As you learned in this unit, a Rogerian argument is one that presents two sides of a debate and argues for a solution that will satisfy both sides. Given the two articles linked below that present opposing sides of an issue (mandatory uniforms in schools vs. some kind of ‘dress code’), construct your own 2-3 page Rogerian argument essay in which you attempt to arrive at a concrete, workable solution or “middle ground.”
The essay should contain the following components:
❒ 1. An introduction that accurately presents both sources (i.e., author, title, year of publication, and their relative position in the debate), as well as your middle ground thesis statement.
❒ 2. A body paragraph that summarizes the pro-uniform rationales. (Both articles can be used, but focus on Anderson).
❒ 3. A body paragraph that summarizes the anti-uniform/pro-dress code rationales. (Both articles can be used, but focus on Deane).
❒ 4. A body paragraph that critically compares and contrasts both sides of the debate.
❒ 5. A conclusion that further develops your proposed middle-ground solution and demonstrates how it satisfies both sides of the debate.
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. Refer to the Sample Touchstone for additional guidance on structure, formatting, and citation.
1. Introduction
❒ Have you briefly and accurately introduced the author, title, and publication context (year, journal, etc.) of Article 1?
❒ Have you briefly and accurately introduced the author, title, and publication context (year, journal, etc.) of Article 2?
❒ Have you ended the introduction with a thesis statement/claim that presents a clear, workable solution that could be viewed as a “middle ground” between the two sides?
2. Body Paragraphs
❒ Have you included a summary of the pro-uniform stances in the first body paragraph (including accurate page-numbered citations)?
❒ Have you included a summary of the anti-uniform stances in the second body paragraph (including accurate page-numbered citations)?
❒ Have you included at least three direct quotations, supplementing them with your own explanation of their relevance?
❒ Have you adequately compared and contrasted both sides of the debate (with cited examples from the articles) in the third body paragraph?
3. Conclusion
❒ Does your expanded claim address both sides of the issue, including specific points raised in the articles?
❒ Have you backed up your claim using cited facts from both sides of the argument?
4. Reflection
❒ Have you answered all reflection questions including specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight in all responses?
❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. Reflection
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
How does the Rogerian model of argument help you better understand the topic that’s being discussed? Why is it a good practice to acknowledge both sides of the argument? (3-4 sentences)
How might the Rogerian approach help you gain insight into your own argumentative essay? (2-3 sentences)
D. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
Composition must be 2-3 pages (approximately 500-750 words).
Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
Use a readable 12-point font.
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.

Just a narrative essay that follows one of the topics linked, also the thesis has to be highlighted that’s it.

Objectives
The purpose of the APA Research Paper: Final Paper activity is to:
Produce a paper that is written in APA 7th edition style formatting, including in-text citations, and references (CO 5)
Create a clear, well-developed thesis statement pertaining to an appropriate topic (CO 1, CO 2, CO 3)
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: Final Paper which is worth 25% of their overall grade.
Guidelines
Students must complete the following papers: (i) a Personal Essay, (ii) a Business Writing Assignment 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.