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The American Dream Does Not Exist
$25.00ENG 120 Research Paper
Research papers are “used to explain a historical period or event, study a social trend or natural phenomenon, or argue for a position about culture, art, science, technology, or religion” (Sheehan and Paine, Writing Today 305).
For this paper, you will choose one of the many topics listed on Opposing Viewpoints and compose an argumentative research paper on your chosen topic. To access Opposing Viewpoints, click on “Shapiro Library” from your my.snhu page, then click on “Find a Database or Electronic Resource,” then click on the “O” tab, and finally, select “Opposing Viewpoints.” When on the Opposing Viewpoints homepage, click “Browse Issues.” If you wish to pursue a topic not listed on Opposing Viewpoints, please see me.
Your paper should follow the guidelines discussed in class and listed in Chapter 13 of Writing Today. Your paper will need an introduction with a strong thesis statement, several body paragraphs, a thought-provoking conclusion, and a Works Cited page. You will need to cite at least eight (8) sources in your paper. Of those seven eight (8) sources, four (5) must be scholarly articles. One (1) must be a book. Two (2) or more of the sources can be popular. We will discuss the differences between scholarly and popular sources in class. You are not expected to read the entire book—a chapter is fine—but you are expected to read *all* the scholarly articles and popular sources (beginning to end).
You will be working in research groups throughout the month of March to help you with the research and writing processes.
As always, I expect your writing to be polished and purposeful. I also expect your essay to be rhetorically effective—persuasive, engaging, and audience-focused. Your essay should be organized and cohesive, and you should demonstrate an awareness of tone and a concern for style. Most of all, I want to hear YOU on the page.
Your final research paper should be 7-9 pages (double spaced). It must follow MLA style guidelines.
English 122: Moving to New York
$5.00For this milestone, you will submit the final draft of your narrative essay. It is to be a revised version of the first draft, which was due at the end of Module Three. As such, it will tell of a personal experience of yours and use the account to make a larger point or illustrate a bigger idea. It must be at least 2 and no more than 3 pages long and follow MLA or APA conventions.
Pages: 2, double spaced
Book Review: The Medium is the Message
$10.00Book Review: The Medium is the Message by Marshall McLuhan
First Part -Reading response and summary of the book
Second part -Please write half page about the book’s aspects that you think are no longer relevant or applicable to today’s cultural and technological context and explain why it is irrelevant (Please look back to the 3rd question of my professor’s requirement). You need to provide examples to support your ideas.
Third part –Please write half page about the visual design of the book in relation to its verbal arguments (Please look back to the 2nd question of my professor’s requirement).
Summary -1/3 to half page
Pages: 4, double spaced
The American Dream Synthesis Paper
$15.00Synthesis Assignment Sheet
What is a Synthesis?
If anything confuses a student when writing an essay like this, it is the actual term “synthesis.” Don’t worry too much about the term; instead, see what you are doing as arguing a position with a variety of sources to help you. What you want to do in this essay is show that you can sustain a logical and persuasive argument, and control sources and their use to your persuasive end. Try to have your secondary sources have a “dialogue” with each other in terms of what they do and do not agree with in relation to your argued position(s).
The Assignment
General Topic: (Re)Defining “The American Dream” for the 21-st Century
Each of the four writers in this section addresses, even peripherally, even indirectly, something to do with “The American Dream.” For this assignment, compose a 4-page essay—an argumentative synthesis using a specific, arguable thesis that you construct on your own; it must relate to the readings in the chapter that we have been reading (“Business and Economy”). You may wish to extend the argument of one of the readings, or refute it, or build on it in a different way. Do not simply argue that a certain reading or author is right and repeat how so; instead, use the readings as a springboard for you to investigate a topic and put together ideas in new or different ways.
Structural Notes
Your Introduction should mention the general topic and the purpose of your essay/what idea(s) you plan to defend. Rather than merely summarizing the textbook essays / outside sources in entirety, use these, as necessary, to support and advance your own, original project / thesis / claim /set of claims.
Required Sources—at least 5 in total…
You should make use 3 sources in this unit:
Diaz, “The Money: Starting Out” (384-386)
Reich, “Why the Rich Are Getting Richer” (404-415)
Ehrenreich, “Nickel and Dimed” (395-402)
…and 2 outside sources. Note: these can be scholarly journal articles, book-length studies, or
reputable websites. Remember to test for accuracy, relevance, representation, and adequacy.
Using the Key Texts
SHOW and TELL!! Remember to use quoted material directly and appropriately. Use They
Say/I Say as a resource to this end…
Do not use Internet !!!
Should have a creative topic.
Victoria and Her Sisters Review
$20.00Please review the following: Victoria and Her Sisters.
Questions to consider include, but are not limited to: What is the general thesis of the video? What subjects were covered? What did you learn? How does Schama’s interpretation compare to what we have learned in the readings and lectures? How, if at all, has the video helped us understand the particular subject under review? The paper would be four to five pages in length
Video:a history of britain:victoria and her sisters.Link to video:http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqrc9n_a-history-of-britain-pt13-victoria-and-her-sisters_shortfilms
Persuasive speech about teen pregnancy and how it affects the future of both the mother and child
$15.00Persuasive speech about teen pregnancy and how it affects the future of both the mother and chilPersuasive speech: assignment requirements
1. Target time: 9 minutes (usually around 4.5 pages)
2. Subject matter: You must deliver a speech designed to persuade your audience for or against a question of policy. What defines a “question of policy” is explained in APS, Chapter 16. As also explained in the APS, you will have to establish the need, plan, and practicality of your position, using strong supporting evidence (Chapter 8) and cogent argumentation (Chapter 17). Recognize that in this speech you are acting as an advocate on behalf of the policy you propose.
3. Sources: a minimum of six sources, at least two of which must be scholarly sources. You may use websites, but only one website may count toward the required four sources.
You are not required to use a visual aid.
4. Citing sources and bibliography: You must include a bibliography listing all sources referenced in your speech. Please follow one of the accepted in-text citation and bibliographic formats noted for the informative speech. Just as you did with the informative speech, remember that to “count as a source” you actually have to cite that source in-text and then also list it in the bibliography.
5. Format and delivery: As you did in your informative speech, you should write your persuasive speech using a full-sentence prep outline. And, as with the informative speech, you are required to deliver your remarks extemporaneously using a non-full-sentence speaking outline.“I Didn’t Type This Article,” by Will Oremus Response
$7.00The Assignment:
You will write a 2-page essay in which you give your response to the article, “I Didn’t Type This Article,” byWill Oremus.
http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2014/04/the_end_of_typing_speech_recognition_technology_is_getting_better_and_better.htmlYou will paraphrase, summarize, and quote the author of this article in your response in MLAformat as we have discussed in class. Your response paper should be persuasive as you argue whether or notyou agree or disagree with the author.
Assignment Guidelines:
You must have an effective introduction that gains the readers’ interest?You must use topic sentences and your paragraphs must be well organized?Transitions between ideas to show similarities and differences must be used regularly
You must use at least 1 direct quotation in MLA format
You must summarize and paraphrase the author throughout your essay
Assignment Outline:- Your introduction should provide a very brief summary of the entire article (X argues that ___) and endwith a thesis statement that states your reaction and thethree reasons why you agree or disagree
- Your body paragraphs (three of them) will each explain one of the reasons why you agree or disagreea.If you agree with something, for example, you would have a topic sentence that states what youagree with and then explainwhy you agree with it in the paragraph—either citing or paraphrasing
the author as you do this. - You will then have one counterargument paragraph
a.If you agreed with the author, what is one point you disagree with?b.If you disagreed with the author, what is one point you can admit might be true? - Finally, you will write a concluding paragraph that restates your thesis statement and highlights the threekey reasons you are right. You may want to close with a sentence that reminds us of why the issue isimportant to consider.
Other Requirements:
Must be 2 double-spaced pages in length (3 pages at most)?Must be double-spaced and in MLA format with 12pt Times New Roman fontCompare and Contrast the Giver book and film
$15.00ENGL 151: Advanced Reading Comprehension
Compare and Contrast the Giver book and film
the Giver by Lois Lowry and the movie directed by Phillip Noyce
the giver’s world is a utopian one where there is no pain and peace prevails. However, as the protagonist, Jonas, gains knowledge about his inner workings of his community, he discovers his world is really a dystopian one.
The film, The Giver contains similarities as well as many differences. Having read the book and watched the film, please answer the following questions:
- compare and contrast the similar ideas behind the book and the film (5 points)
- compare and contrast the plot in the book and the film (5 points)
- discuss the issues of class structure, conformity, governmental control in both the book and the film (5 points)
- describe what makes a perfect and imperfect society in both the book and the film (5 points)
- make text-to-film, text-to-self, and text-to-world connections (5 points)
- use texts in cross-curricular activities with history, especially in studying class structures and types of government (5 points)
- discuss how the following is portrayed in both the book and the film: (10 points)
- Sameness
- Color
- Feelings, emotions
- Music
- Diversity
- age
- The Importance of memory
- The Importance of the Individual
- The Relationship Between Pain and Pleasure
- Rules
- compare and contrast the ending of both the book and the film (5 points)
- if you were the director of the film, what would you have done differently? (5 points)
Format of the reading project:
- Word count of 1000 words
- Academic Honesty (please read section on pilgrims on syllabus)
- Each typed project should include these elements:
- Cover page with full name, ID #, course info (Section number), instructor’s name and etc.
- the date you are turning in the report
- an intriguing title for each report, centered above the text of your paper
- word count
- double spaced with 1 inch margins, 12 point standard serif fosuch as Times; please do not use a sans serif font like Arial or Helvetica)
- your paper should be proofread and revised before final submittal.
Create a persuasive presentation based on persuading your boss to approve capital resources for Tide Detergent (PPT)
$5.00Create a persuasive presentation based on persuading your boss to approve capital resources for Tide Detergent. Apply the principles of designing effective slides as you develop your presentation. The presentation should include 7 to 10 slides with detailed speaker notes. Include the following:
- Title
- Introduction
- Central idea
- Recommendation
- Benefits
- Impact if product does not sell
- Conclusion