Persuasive Essay on Themes
Use of any AI tools is prohibited for this assignment.
This is an assessment opportunity. You will submit the outline for the essay by May 15th, and the final essay by May 24th. Review: Elements of a persuasive essay.
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Essay is 1000 words, in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, and following MLA formatting.
Here is the outline you need to fill out and submit by May 15th: 3.4 Essay Outline (Google doc) click on “File” then “Make a Copy”. OR 3.4 Essay Outline (PDF file) you can copy and paste into a Word document.
Choose a robust theme statement that identifies a theme in Death of a Salesman, its significance, and evidence for it. This theme statement will form the thesis of a persuasive essay. You may use one of the themes discussed in this learning activity or pick one of your own. Then, in a persuasive essay, explain the importance of your chosen theme.
After you have put your ideas in writing, read through your piece and ask yourself these questions:
Am I using grammar and spelling correctly?
Does the way I use punctuation help the expression of my ideas?
How can I rewrite this to make my ideas clearer to the reader?
Don’t be afraid to rewrite. Remember that nothing is “carved in stone” until you produce your final version and hand it in!
This is an assessment. Feedback and suggestions for improvement will be provided by your teacher using the following success criteria. Press on the tabs to understand the assessment expectations and success criteria.
Success criteria:
Introduction opens with an effective hook and finishes with an explicit thesis statement about a specific theme.
There are three clear “points” that work to prove your thesis. Each body paragraph develops one point.
The topic sentence of each body paragraph makes a clear statement (states your point clearly), and the paragraph remains focused on the specific point you are making.
Each body paragraph interweaves textual evidence and analysis. Every idea is backed up with textual evidence, followed by an explanation as to how that chosen evidence illustrates your idea. Quotes are embedded seamlessly into sentences and follow proper in-text citation formatting. Quotes must include page numbers.
Ideas are complex, compelling, and relevant to your chosen thesis statement.
Conclusion summarizes your arguments and makes a final comment on the subject.
Evidence of the revision process is clear. Student submitted their draft on time for feedback and incorporated the feedback into their editing process.
Essay demonstrates understanding of the play and includes symbols/motifs from the play in their analysis.
Essay demonstrates understanding of proper persuasive essay structure.
No errors in writing (includes grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure)
Proper MLA formatting (both in-text and Works Cited)
Writing is clear, structured, and contains clear transitions in order to organize sentences.
Uses formal, 3rd-person language with no contractions or colloquialisms. Uses present tense and uses active voice rather than passive voice. (Resource: Active vs. Passive Voice)
MLA Resources: MLA In-Text Citation Guide; MLA Citation Guide
Submit your outline for feedback here (due May 15th)
Please note that failure to hand in your outline on time means you lose out on valuable feedback, as well as lose marks on the final essay in the “revision process” category of the rubric.
Review the feedback you have received on your essay outline and consider the following questions:
Do you need to modify your thesis statement? How?
What do you need to add or modify in your outline?
Are your supporting examples sufficient?
Make any necessary changes to your essay outline.
Submit your final essay here (due May 24th)
Works Cited:
Gottfried, Martin. Arthur Miller: His Life and Work. Da Capo Press, Cambridge, MA, 2003.ACLS Humanities E-Book, http://tinyurl.com/y69ynxlk
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Exploring Themes in Death of a Salesman: A Persuasive Essay
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“The Validity of Social Learning Theory in Explaining Criminal Behavior: An Analysis of Theoretical Assumptions, Historical Development, Empirical Support, and Policy Implications”
The purpose of this assignment is for students to demonstrate breadth and depth in knowledge of one criminological theory covered during the semester. This assignment aligns with course learning objectives 1, 3, 4, & 5. instructions
Select a criminological theory from any of the theories that you have learned about this semester (see list below). You should select the theory you believe is the most valid explanation of criminal behavior from the list below. Answer the following prompts in your paper. You should use the prompts as subheadings in your paper.
Introduction to Paper – In a clear thesis statement identify one theory covered in class that you believe is the most valid explanation for criminal behavior. What are the main theoretical assumptions of the theory? Discuss the history of the development of the theory.
Has the theory been empirically supported? Cite three to five empirical peer-reviewed journal articles that have tested the theory, and be sure to report the findings of these studies.
What policies could be implemented if the theory were to be adopted by the criminal justice system?
Explain in detail why you think this theory does the best job of explaining criminal behavior. Be sure to support your argument with the theoretical assumptions, historical development, empirical support, and policy implications of the theory. Theory Options
Deterrence Theory
Rational Choice Theory
Routine Activities Theory
Biosocial Explanations
IQ Explanations
Mental Illness/Disorders/Deficiencies Explanations
Merton’s Anomie/Strain Theory
Cohen’s Theory of Lower Class Status Frustration
Cloward and Ohlin’s Differential Opportunity Theory
Agnew’s General Strain Theory
Social Disorganization Theory
Subculture of Violence Theory
Focal Concerns Theory
The Code of the Streets
Social Learning Theory
Social Bonds Theory
Neutralization Theory
General Theory of Crime
Moffitt’s Developmental Taxonomy
Sampson & Laub’s Age Graded Social Bond Theory
Thornberry’s Interactional Theory
Labeling Theory
Braithwaite’s Reintegrative Shaming Theory
Conflict Theory
Feminist Theory
how to submit
Formatting Instructions
Microsoft Word .doc or docx
Include Cover Page
1500 to 2000 words (excluding title page and reference page)
Times New Roman Font
12 Point Font
Double Spaced
1”inch margins all around
Grammar & Presentation Instructions:
Should contain headings as per APA formatting style
Should not contain colloquialism and contractions
Should be coherent Should be written in proper grammar, Include proper in text and references in APA style
A minimum of 3 empirical peer reviewed journal articles testing the theory is required. -
The Five Key Principles of a Healthy Diet and the Tools to Guide You A healthy diet is essential for maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases. There are five key principles that can guide individuals in making healthy food choices. These principles include variety, balance
Assignment Instructions:
Use critical thinking and apply the information you learned in Chapter 2.
Select ONE question from the list below and answer it completely.
Write a well-written paragraph to answer your selected question.
Your instructor is looking for 3-4 key points in your responses that relate to this week’s readings.
Reference your information using the APA citation format.
Participation in weekly discussions is worth a significant part of your final grade and this forum presents you with an opportunity to develop a lifelong skill of written communication. Please review the grading rubric attached to this assignment so you know what is expected. Please see the course calendar for specific due dates.
Select the question you would like to answer from the list provided below:
Describe the five key principles of a healthy diet and the tools you can use to help guide you.
Explain what the DRIs are and the differences between EAR, AI, RDA, UL, and AMDR.
What are the 2020-2025 US Dietary Guidelines? Include the 4 overarching guidelines in your explanation.
What is MyPlate? Include the concepts of nutrient and energy density.
What is the food label and why is it important? What information does the FDA mandate on every packaged label?
The FDA allows 4 types of claims on food products. What are they and what specific criteria do they need to meet?
What are the characteristics of a reputable and valid nutrition website?
Restaurants are now required to post nutritional information on their menus. Do you think this will solve our obesity epidemic?
Does reading nutritional information overrides the compulsion to order something unhealthy? How do you decide what to order in a restaurant?
Describe what the phrase, “You are what you eat” means. Do you notice how you feel after eating certain types of foods? How might this relate to your overall health?
This week, we will be discussing the tools used for healthy eating. Chapter 2 is packed with lots of information on meal planning and the guidelines that are used to determine if a meal is nutritiously balanced. As you work through the questions this week, pay close attention to the detailed guidelines and serving sizes. You could be quizzed on serving sizes and food group categories. You will be applying this information throughout the course, so the more familiar you are with this information the easier it should be at least in theory. Your instructor is looking for detailed answers that are both substantive and informative. -
“Tracking Growth: A Report on Student Learning and Individual Progress”
Report of student learning (aligns with INTASC standards #6, #7, and #9)
visual and narrative [presentations of assessment data communicating information about learning gains made by the whole class and by each individual students. Must include: 1)visual displays of whole class learning gains and separate display of special populations. 2) narrative summary of individual student growth for each student. -
“Analyzing the Importance of Requirements in Project Management”
Requirement:
Requirement (1).docx
reading mentioned in the requirement
809595685e46231b3fa5efa6c578e2e4.pdf -
Title: Annotated Bibliography for Supporting Literature Review on the Impact of Technology on Student Learning
Now that you have successfully determined the potential steps to take when preparing and writing a comprehensive literature review, it is time to put some of your readings into action.
Using a selective database (e.g., ERIC or ProQuest), you are to follow steps 1 through 4 in the text and collect a minimum of 10 specific articles, dissertations, books, white papers, etc., that may support your topic of interest that you presented in the earlier modules.
Explain briefly how each selected reference supports the topic chosen for the research discussed during the first module.
Using the examples found in the online link to Annotated Bibliography, you are to create at least 10 references as your assignment.
Be sure to include each summary rationale as to what each selected reference adds to further knowledge on the subject.
You are also expected to share where any specific reference either supports or refutes another reference that has been included in the prepared Annotated Bibliography. Be sure to carefully follow the proper APA format rules when listing the reference before adding your descriptive information.
For each bibliographical reference, provide a summary description of 150-200 words. Focus your description on the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the study.
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1500 – 2000 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least ten (10) scholarly sources to support your claims. -
“Presenting a Solid Research Proposal: A Crucial Step Towards Becoming a Successful Business and Tourism Management Professional”
This
assessment is an individual presentation of the research proposal that presents
student’s ability to effectively communicate the idea, objectives and research
methodology of the planned research project and justify chosen research design.
The students are expected to logically substantiate theoretical framework for
preliminary research and research methodology, choice of data to be collected
and analysed, methods and procedures to complete the research, as well as the
research timeline and its feasibility.
Depending
on the context, the presentation of the research proposal might be needed in a
range of situations either in the employment in tourism sector or in an academic
setting, where students will need to solve a theoretical and/or practical problem.
Therefore, the ability to orally present a research proposal in a clear,
concise and convincing way and support the presentation with effective and
appealing slides is an essential component of professional skillset of the
would-be Bachelor in Business and Tourism Management. Another essential skill
is ability to handle questions effectively, demonstrate readiness to provide
additional details and justify choices and decisions.
Individual presentation of the research proposal is the final assignment
in Level 5, and logically prepares students to undertaking a dissertation at
Level 6. By presenting this assignment, students must demonstrate they have achieved
their learning objectives, i.e. have knowledge and understanding of approaches
to research design and are able to evaluate the usefulness of various methods
and techniques for primary data-gathering and analysis, ethical, practical and
theoretical considerations and limitations of their research -
“Examining the Causes and Consequences of Medical Brain Drain: Implications for Policy and Global Healthcare Systems”
The main focus is on the reasons of medical brain drain (and just some information on policy implications), please see the proposal with comments and research question. There will be need in re-evaluation and corrections after each review and comments of the supervisor.
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Title: “Exploring Racial Disparities in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Conceptual Map”
**Proposed study is Racial Disparities in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hidradenitis
Suppurativa** Will attach page 138 conceptual map
By the due date assigned, post your response to the assigned discussion questions in the below Discussion Area. It is important to support what you say with relevant citations in the APA format from both the course materials and outside resources. Include the South University Online Library in your research activities utilizing not only the nursing resource database, but also those pertaining to education, business, and human resources.
No later than by the end of the week, review and comment on the discussion question responses posted by at least two of your peers. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language. All comments should be posted to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area.
Discussion Question
Visit South’s online library and review these two articles.
Connelly, L. M. (2014). Use of theoretical frameworks in research. MEDSURG Nursing, 23(3), 187-188.
Green, H. E. (2014). Use of theoretical and conceptual frameworks in qualitative research. Nurse Researcher, 21(6), 34-38.
Next, review the evidence you are collecting for your proposed study. Which theories have others cited? Are you seeing a common theme? Next construct a conceptual map (see p. 138 in your textbook). Use Microsoft Word or Microsoft PowerPoint and include this as an attachment. Be sure you have defined the concepts and included relational statements. -
Title: Understanding Key Issues in Paul’s Letters: Insights from DPL’s Dictionary
Select ONE of the articles below from DPL’s Dictionary of Paul’s Letters:
“Food Laws and Customs, Jewish and Roman”
“Judaizers” (or “Opponents of Paul”)
“Law” (or “Law of Christ”)
“Man of Lawlessness and Restraining Power”
“Prophecy, Prophesying” (or “Preaching, First Century”)
And select ONE of the prompt questions below:
What is the specific issue in the Galatian churches and how is this similar to Paul’s experience in Jerusalem and Antioch (include a brief discussion of the answer to the problem)?
What do the Thessalonian letters contribute to our understanding of “sanctification” (focus on Paul’s meaning to his readers)?
Discuss the “secret” of Paul’s Christology (see chapter 3 of PTC) and include an explanation of the two streams of expectation which influenced Paul.
(1) Select and read ONE of the assigned articles above from DPL’s Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. In two developed paragraphs (minimum of 250 words), present to the class the key truths and principles that you believe are most interesting or most helpful for the class to learn from the article that you read (so that we can learn collectively). At the end of these paragraphs, cite the article as a bibliographic entry (“article/chapter in an edited book”). No need for footnotes or references in this section.
(2) Choose and answer ONE of the prompt questions above based on your reading (cite your textbook or outside sources). Write at least two developed, cohesive paragraphs and incorporate specific detail, 3rd person, and support (minimum 250 words). Cite your source(s) each time they are used. Include at least three scholarly sources (textbooks and/or outside scholarly sources).