Description In Chapter 1 of Quest for the Living God, Elizabeth Johnson provides three reasons why Christians ought to carry out the quest in the first place. What are they? Do you agree with her reasons? She also gives three “ground rules for the journey” in that chapter. Now turning to chapters 2, 4, […]
Description Compose an argument that convinces readers to take action to solve a problem with national or international impact. The focus of this paper is on a level larger than just your community or day-to-day life, so it will not require you to explain your personal connection to the issue (that means absolutely no “I/me” […]
Description Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: pp. 2-26, 32-36, and review pages 270-293 & 337-356 Lesson Link (Word doc): Guidelines and Sample Annotated Bibliography EntryPreview the document Minimum of 6 scholarly articles Apply the following writing resources to your posts: Link (website): APA Citation and Writing (Links to an external […]
Description Based on “Custer Died for Your Sins” By Vine Deloria, answer the following questions below. Answer the following question: 1. What is the author’s argument? 2. What is the author’s purpose in writing the book (think about when the book was written). 3. Provide three examples of how the author supports his argument. Responses […]
Instructions The Electoral College was created to protect US citizens against mob rule. Mob rule is the control of a lawful government system by a mass of people through violence and intimidation. However, some Americans question the legitimacy of this process. Pick one election where the outcome of the popular vote and the electoral college […]
Write a 1000-1200 word essay in response to the following prompt. Is the Liberal world order finished? Papers will be graded on quality of argument, style and clarity, and student’s ability to draw on and deploy course concepts from lectures and readings
Description TOPIC: Social Media and Democracy (Weeks 10-12) Weighting – 25% Format / Length /Duration – 1000 words Description – Students will write a ‘briefing paper’ which is a short piece of writing designed to advise and update a Parliamentarian on an item of importance, assessing the pros and cons of a particular decision. Students […]
Description Introduction (1 paragraph) The introduction should also provide your reader with a little background so that he or she will understand why this critique is worth reading. What do you know about the issue under discussion? Is it of current or historical interest? Is it at the heart of a controversy? At the end […]
With your specific argument stance (thesis/claim) in mind, locate one scholarly source with opinions that do not agree with your own stance. Using Toulmin’s model, demonstrate the use of concession and refutation to rebut an opposing viewpoint, keeping in mind the importance of a humble yet assertive tone. Steps: In 2-3 rich paragraphs, answer the […]
Choose ONE of the two articles listed/linked below. 1. **An article on solitary confinement in Canadian prisons, by Robert Fulford (The National Post): 2. A Ted Talk by Chimamanda Adichie, “The Danger of a Single Story” (watch with the captions) Compose an essay with a THESIS and SUPPORTING POINTS about how the author appeals to […]
