After reading the selections from Lessons 2 and 3, choose one of the following topics to find out more about, and write a clearly developed and well-formed research paper on your chosen topic. Follow the writing process and be sure to cite two or more sources using MLA format. Your paper should be written following […]
Prompt 1—Shakespeare Essay Argumentative Essay or Multimedia Presentation Does Shakespeare Still Matter? Write or present a convincing argument with supporting textual evidence from the texts in the course, as well as others of your own choosing, as to why Shakespeare still matters or does not matter. Explain whether his writing reflects the human condition or […]
1000-2000-word report (about 6-8 double-spaced pages of typed text — does not include title page, references, or other non-text pages. One-inch margins maximum). Your final report should be a thorough but concise textual elaboration of your Topic Outline, including resources throughout (cited as appropriate), with particular attention to: • Archeology of the problem. Provide brief […]
Prompt: Thoroughly research a local organization engaged in a social/political issue and analyze the ways in which the group enacts a value. Use textual analysis and other forms of primary research to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the connection between the group’s shared value and the way it is put into action ●Draw on secondary […]
Essay Exam: Rhetorical Analysis of Ava Duvernay’s 13thEssay PromptYour essay should develop a reasoned position in response tothe following question: In the documentary film 13th,does director Ava Duvernay use rhetorical strategies effectively to achieve her purpose and appeal to her intended audience? Your goal is to closely analyze the rhetorical strategiesthat the text makes to […]
Using the film “John Q(2002)” Story centers on a man whose nine-year-old son is in desperate need of a life-saving transplant. When he discovers that his medical insurance will not cover the costs of the surgery and alternative government aid is unavailable, John Q. Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage in a final attempt […]
Part I: The first part of the assignment is to find an example of a visual argument with written OR spoken text of some sort in it. Examples of this can include: A meme or gif, a short [5 minutes maximum] video (advertisements, music videos, etc. are good examples), and/or photo/ work of art. Note: […]
For this essay, you will craft a 3-paragraph response that answers the following question: Is the Raven in Edgar Allan’s Poe’s, “The Raven,” real or imaginary? Use evidence from the poem and your own thinking to support your answer. This essay should explore how the different elements of the poem (setting, mood, imagery, symbolism) and […]
