Category: English

Analyze the irony in Trifles by Susan Glaspell and how it leads to a deeper understanding of characters, scenes, and/or themes & motifs. You can make a connection to another story, poem, or play.
Tips: * Essays must be in MLA format – typed, double-spaced, 12-point font.
* Essays must be approximately 4 pages

In this activity, you will:
Examine what it means to fail and succeed, as well as what you can learn from failure.
For many people, starting something new can be intimidating. There is always a lot of “what ifs” when starting something new. Thinking about what it means to fail, reflect upon how failure can often lead to success. In an 8 sentence paragraph, please answer the following:
Why do you think people are afraid to fail?
How can failure lead to success/personal growth
For help with this assignment, please use the following formula below. If you need a refresher on the formula, please visit the prezi linked here:
Jane Schaffer Writing Format Prezi
Topic sentence: This is what your paragraph is about
Concrete detail: This is a concrete detail that supports your paragraph
Commentary: This commentary explains what your concrete detail shows…
Commentary: This commentary explains what else your concrete detail shows…
Concrete detail: This is a second fact that supports your paragraph…
Commentary:
Commentary:
Concluding sentence:
In this activity, you will write your response and share it in this discussion forum. All students will share and have the opportunity to learn from each other. As part of this reflective, shared learning, your teacher will guide the discussion pulling out overall insights, and feedback. Everyone is expected to be positive and respectful, with comments that help all learners think critically. You are required to provide positive feedback on one of your classmates’ posts with a response of 100 words or more. Follow the posting discussion rubric in the Rubric tab on the top right side of the screen.
Important Note: Please submit your own original work. Do not copy discussion posts or work from your classmates. That is plagiarism and will result in a failure.

M4 Assignment: Write a Wikipedia Page (Major Assessment)
Overview
Throughout the semester, we have examined the sources of our biases and learned how to identify biases in others’ writing. We have considered the purposes for different types of writing and begun to learn how to use sources in an ethical and effective manner. This assignment asks writers to put those skills together to create a useful Wikipedia article. Although you don’t have to publish your article to Wikipedia to complete this project, you are welcome to do so!
How Wikipedia is different from a college essay (from Wiki Education Foundation)
A Wikipedia page is not an argumentative essay. The final draft of your page should be 
Fact-based, not persuasive writing. Rather than making an argument, you will be writing a description of the information about a topic, cited to reliable sources.
Written with a formal tone and easy-to-understand language. Wikipedia isn’t the place for you  to show off your extensive vocabulary. The audience of Wikipedia is global, and people who have never heard of the topic before will be reading what you are writing. You will need to clearly convey the basics of the topic in your writing.
Mostly paraphrased from sources, with no large block quotes. Wikipedia’s policies state that you should try to paraphrase whenever possible. Brief quotes from sources is fine, but you should try to provide the context in your own words and only quote the truly key phrase or two from the original.
Source Requirements
The purpose of your Wikipedia article is to share in-depth information with readers. You do not want to provide information that others can easily find on their own – say, from a different Wikipedia page. Instead, you will present information from expensive and hard-to-access sources usually blocked by paywalls. As a Northern Virginia Community College student, you can get to those sources through the NOVA library system. 
Because the purpose of your article is to  present in-depth, reliable information with your readers, your article must cite at least five reliable sources as defined on the Wikipedia pageLinks to an external site.. Unless stated otherwise by your instructor, all sources should be obtained through the NOVA library system.
Note that Wikipedia uses a complicated system of hyperlinks and footnotes (a number in the sentence, along with information about the source corresponding to that number at the “foot” or bottom of the document to show readers where information has come from. Rather than learning a new method of citation for this single assignment, writers are asked to continue using MLA guidelines for citing sources. See the MLA module in the class for further information.
Purpose
This assignment draws together all the work you have completed so far in the course. You will engage in all phases of the writing process, show your knowledge of purpose, audience, and context; use active reading to evaluate sources; and find reliable information.
Instructions 
Choose a Topic: To choose your topic, please choose a “stub” from the culture Links to an external site.category. Make sure to choose a topic that interests you! Choose a topic that is notable and provides sufficient credible, reliable sources for your research. This will take some time, and you will probably have to choose and discard several topics. You may refer to conversations in M4 Prewriting Discussion: Choose a Good Topic to review.
Conduct Research: Keep careful notes about what you want to include in your page, and where information has come from. See page seven in the brochure Links to an external site.for an example of a well-developed Wikipedia page. Refer also to M4 Prewriting: Research and CABLE Source Vetting and M4 CABLE Source Evaluation Form.Download M4 CABLE Source Evaluation Form.
Write a First Draft: Follow the conventions of Wikipedia: use formal, neutral language; avoid word choices that  show a point of view or an argument, and cite your sources carefully. See page eight in the brochure Links to an external site.for examples of a poor and a good Wikipedia page.
Tips for Success:
Headings should never be questions. 
Don’t number your headings or sections. 
Only capitalize the first word of a heading and any proper nouns. 
Don’t keep naming the subject in your headings. For example, an article about Barack Obama might use the heading “Childhood,” not “Barack Obama’s childhood.” 
Pay close attention to your lead section. “When you create a Wikipedia article, the lead is the first section. It’s the part of a Wikipedia article that most people read, and it can even be presented by search engines when you look up your topic! That’s why it’s crucial to get it right. A good lead summarizes the entire article by briefly covering all important aspects of the topic. One good strategy for writing a Wikipedia article is to draft a lead section first, which you can then use as an outline for the rest of the article. Ultimately, you’ll need to revisit your lead when you finish writing your article. Adjust it to reflect the finished product.” 
Write a first sentence that works as “a definition of the article topic, with the topic itself — be it a person, place, thing, idea or concept — in bold, and a brief description that puts it into context.”
“Use section headings to distinguish important ideas or broad subtopics. Don’t use them as paragraph headers, or to break up the article. Think carefully about the structure of your article before you start writing. As you write about different aspects of a topic, those aspects will guide sensible choices for your headings.
Cite all facts and ideas that you have learned from outside sources using MLA guidelines. See “source requirements.” 
4. Revise your draft.
5. Complete a final review: see page 15 of the brochureLinks to an external site..
6. Consider publishing your page to Wikipedia!
links – 
reliable sources : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources 
Culture link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Stub_sorting/Stub_types/Culture  
My topics : For this assignment, I chose three topics that were in the culture stub and society stub. The first topic I chose was the comedy festival. I chose this topic because I love having a good laugh as well as It provides a platform to examine the cultural importance and the demographic and social trends that have led to the dawn of comedy festivals and their impact on entertainment and society. The second topic I chose was the New Year’s Glasses. The topic allows for detouring from the runway to cultural customs and uses a celebration event as a starting point. Lastly, I chose the topic of human rights. They safeguard against violence and prejudice as well as uphold freedom. Human rights provide the cornerstone for a fair and caring society where everyone can prosper by defending basic rights and needs.  
You must choose of these topics to write on. 

15 points INTRODUCTION – Includes necessary information about the book’s background (author, etc.) – Draws in the reader with a “hook” – Describes the book’s value and importance in a historical sense with a government spin.. another words how did this book effect the government structure and the people who reside in the country ? Make sure you give 3 examples.
15 points ORGANIZATION – Paragraphs have well-conceived topic sentences and clear transitions, and the narrative has structure.
30 points Addresses the main themes and arguments in the book – Evidence and examples (including quotations) are detailed, accurate, and appropriate. Analysis demonstrates critical thinking and insight mention any particularly interesting or memorable points or passages and support your opinions with references to the book. 
– Background information about a book consists of the historical, sociological, economic, and other circumstances that may have influenced or contributed to its publication. This information may have some bearing on the book’s importance or interest. You are writing for other people who are not in the course and are therefore unfamiliar with the subject. 
Minimum of 3 outside resources to help you with your paper. NO Wikipedia !! you can use published articles, .org web sites (these are non-profit so they try to stay in the middle of the road). If you are unsure email me to help you 😊 
15 points in your evaluation, you might reflect on how the book relates to your course. Consider what issues, ideas, or institutions the author criticizes or defends. Also, evaluate how well the author has added to your knowledge and understanding of the subject, particularly how it supplements the ideas in the classroom/classmates and the views of your instructor. 
10 points Uses a professional tone and sophisticated language – Speaks with authority and awareness of audience- another words you need to think on that upper level, if the wording sounds generic…your paper won’t capture the audience.
10 points Citations are present and placed appropriately in text. Make sure you include page numbers, etc. 
5 points Includes page numbers – Text is double spaced, in 12 pt. Times New Roman – Uses standard 1” margins – Is of the required length.
1200 words the citation page and intro- PAPERS THAT ARE LESS than 1200 words will loose 10-30 points
Here are a few tips on How to Write a Reflection Paper on a Book
A reflection paper is a piece that focuses on your thoughts about a book or any other related material and so it has to be written in the most appealing and contemplative manner. To successfully write a great piece on your book, keep in mind that, a reflection paper is not based on mixed thoughts of other people. Your own thoughts are necessary for your reflection paper to be fruitful. 
Everything that you include in your paper should incorporate your insight, observation or opinion. Like any other papers, your reflection paper should include introduction, body and conclusion sections. If stuck or having challenges on comprehending, you can find out more from professional writers, tutors or friends who have written reflection papers before. These are personal and subjective papers, and you have to uphold an academic tone in the whole paper and ensure that it is thoroughly and cohesively planned. 
Here are a few tips to help you know how to write a reflection paper on a book with ease: 
Determine your main themes– In the notes that you make from the book that you have read, sum up the experience or lesson in a number of sentences that are descriptive and straightforward. Identify why the material will stand out and what you have learned from it. Keep track of your main points or experiences from the book you have read, then list personal response to the points you have amassed and describe how this response is helpful to your paper.
Ask yourself a few questions to guide you on your response– If you find it hard to gauge your own feelings on the topic of choice or your own response, try to ask yourself a few questions about the experience or lesson and how it relates to you. Excellent sample questions may include. 
Does the experience or lesson affect you socially, emotionally, or spiritually?
Does the experience or lesson from the book leave you with many questions? 
Do the ideas that you obtained from the book contradict or back up each other? 
Did the author of the book fail to address any essential issues?
You have to keep it short and impressive
– Do not include more content that cannot be backed by topic ideas or evidence accessible from the book. You will easily lose credibility from your readers if you present false information in your paper.
Ensure you reveal details in a wise manner– Due to subjective feelings and opinions that accompany reflection papers, it is wise to not reveal personal things learned from the book. Ask yourself whether it is necessary or not to include a few in the paper.
A Step By Step Guide on How to Write a Reflection Paper on a Book 
The idea of a reflection paper on a book is to describe your reactions and analysis to your reading or lessons learned from the book. Here are steps on how to go about it; 
Come up with a clear and remarkable introduction.
Writing a reflection paper differs from just slapping some thoughts on a paper. You have to create a clear and impressive introduction. Here you have to describe your expectations and initial attitude from reading your book of choice. Create an informative statement about the lessons or experiences gained to appeal to the reader of your paper. In the final sentence of your introduction, sum up your feelings or response on what you gained from the book in a thesis statement that outlines the core points you will talk about in the rest of the paper.
Elaborate on your reactions to the subject of the book. You need to cover a min of 3 chapters in the book.
Talk About more on your ideas and do not generalize things regarding your lessons or experience. Analyze all your thoughts and experiences and give examples to show how you have reached your conclusions on the topic. In addition, use direct quotes from the book to support your ideas or observations. Providing your readers with examples to back up your topic will help them see the importance of what you have learned from the book. 
Apply what you have collected from the book.
Your conclusion should sum up for readers of your reflection paper on how you plan to use the new knowledge acquired and how it applies to your life. Put all your critical thinking skills at test in this section as you summarize what you have acquired from reading your book. Depending on the topic that you decide on from your book of choice, what you incorporate in your piece should leave readers with a clear statement of your lesson’s value to your life. 
Edit and proofread your reflection paper.
It is also wise to find out what should be included in your paper or not. Editing is never easy as it requires time and a focused mind. You have to go through your paper and get rid of grammar, punctuation and spelling flaws. Have your friend read aloud the final draft and single out any areas that are not clear.

Please write an 4-5 page research  paper comparing a relavent theme  or themes in “the cask of amontiallado” and the “masque of the red death.” We have read the “Masque of the red death” in class and I’m supposed to compare it to another writing by the same author so I chose the one above. THe class is exploring the theme of monsters and what are the monsters represented in these texts, this could be literaal or figural. The teaher likes it when we go in depth on a smaller amount of topics. I have attached an annotated bibliography that you could use. Please use at least 2 outside sources (can be from the annotated bibliography) and the texts. Add a works cited page as well. 

A personal and analytical paper that ties into an environmental issue based on your research for the Solutions Project.  typed, with one inch margins. Citations required.
Citations: Use the MLA parenthetical format: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_in_text_citations_the_basics.html. Use the link above at Owl Purdue to check for how to use proper citations.
You will dig deeply into the text: (“Welcome to Shirley” By Kelly McMaster) using many examples in the language and imagery to make your points and arguments. Think LITERARY analysis. Do not gloss over these texts. You need to bring in many specific examples to “show” the reader and not “tell.” Reread the literary. You will pick up so many points and examples that will enhance this essay!!! Do not generalize or summarize. Be specific with concrete examples from the literature 2) Focus on one environmental issue and how it works in the texts you are analyzing in this essay. Bring in your secondary research when you discuss the environmental issue (be sure to cite your sources). Remember, whatever environmental issue you focus on (Toxic Pollution), it has to DIRECTLY connect to the literary text. 3) You may/should bring in your own experience/voice as it ties into the topic you are writing about in the essay. But it must FIT directly and clearly into the thesis of your essay. I have attached below the text that should be revised/rewritten

Compose two well developed paragraphs directed at a hypothetical student newly enrolled for the next semester of English 101 here at AVC. What wisdom can you impart to such a neophyte from your own experience? In your last paragraph, include an analogy to the main subject of academic success–a comparison to some other experience where wisdom from the experienced person might help.

Chapter 7. Interpersonal Communication, how does interpersonal communication plays a role with the leading character or the minor character in the movie 27 Dresses. Does one or both characters improve or they stay the same regarding communication. How does the creators become a more responsible communicator. If any of the characters communication improve, how did they improve or they stayed the same, figure where the problems are where they trying to interact and inter react with each other, what role does interpersonal communication plays.. BOOK: Thinking Through Communication: An Introduction of the Study of Human Communication by: Sarah Trenholm

THIS IS THE ASSIGNMENT. BELOW IT I  PUT ASSIGNMENT 2 INSTRUCTIONS.
Writing assignment 2 requires that you conduct some individual research. Let’s get that out of the way! This means that you need to have already selected your topic. If you have not done that already, do it now! If you need to flip a coin to make a decision, do it! 
Directions:
Find an article or study you can use for Writing Assignment 2. Make sure it is useful to your specific topic.
Please submit: 
The title of the article. Please make sure to put it in quotation marks and capitalize the first letter of each word. Ex: “Title of Article” 
The website/newspaper/magazine that you found it in. Make sure that the first letter of each word is capitalized and the title is italicized. Ex: Title of Newspaper
The name of the author + their credentials (make sure to do a little research! How do you know they’re credible?) 
The year/date the article was published 
2-3 sentences indicating what the article is about. What’s the main point? 
1 useful quotation that you can include in your essay. Make sure it adds to your knowledge/understanding of your topic—avoid any quotes that are too vague/broad/generic. 
A couple of sentences explaining why this quote is useful. What will it add to your paper? 
THIS IS ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE LATER
Context: 
Media bias “employ[s] an elaborate and sophisticated array of techniques that allows reporters and media owners to slant news stories in favor of particular groups or interests,” according to Michael Alliprandi and Simone Isadora Flynn in Media Bias: An Overview. Whether intentional or unintentional, media bias is nearly unavoidable–intrinsic personal biases and limited access to complete facts necessary to report a story in a completely unbiased manner inevitably skew the angle of the story, and how it will be perceived by the readers, viewers, and/or listeners. 
Bias in the media also manifests in several different ways and for many reasons. Social media, for example, utilizes algorithms that affect what posts a user sees, causing that user to potentially fall into an “echo chamber,” in which they repeatedly see posts and news stories that simply confirm their current beliefs. 
This paper will invite you to use informative-style writing in order to explore media bias on a deeper level. 
Prompt:
Choose from one of the following prompts: 
Describe 2-3 formsLinks to an external site. of media bias (such as bias by story selection, bias by word choice or tone, etc). Explain them and analyze real-world examples to illustrate these outlets/articles’ use of the type of bias you choose.
Investigate one media outlet (such as Fox, CNN, New York Times, etc) in depth and discuss the way it is biased. What kinds of stories is it reporting on? What is the angle taken? What is left out? 
Investigate 2 media sources and compare/contrast the way they exhibit bias. How does a more left-leaning site present news compared to a more right-leaning one? 
Discuss how social media affects how people are exposed to news stories. 
Investigate in depth one type of bias (partisan, demographic, corporate, “big story,” neutrality). Define and explain it thoroughly, and include and analyze specific, real world examples. 
Choose one major story or event that has occurred in recent history and investigate how a few different news outlets covered that event. What did each one prioritize? 
Requirements:
1000-1200 words
Introduction
2-3 body paragraphs
EACH must contain a topic sentence
EACH must properly integrate and cite at least 1 quotation from an outside source
EACH must provide commentary and analysis on
Conclusion
Must incorporate quotations from 2-3 sources such as articles, studies, or reports. At least one of those must be individually researched. 
Must be in MLA format
This includes a Works Cited page
Must be written in an appropriate, college-level tone and use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. 
Must avoid all plagiarism, including copying and pasting AI-generated content. 
Must be submitted as a Word doc or PDF

1. Significantly revise a project from earlier in the semester. Students choosing this op-
tion will be asked to significantly revise one of the major written projects from this semester
(the personal narrative, the research essay, or the profile) and develop it with at least two
major research approaches (archival, secondary, or qualitative).
For example, a student could choose to revise their personal essay by incorporating their
secondary research and their interviews, creating a secondary informed by contextual
information from the library and your interview subject. Another student might choose to
develop the research essay using either archival sources or interview to fully make an aca-
demic claim.
Regardless of the method chosen, the final project must be significantly revised (in form,
structure, and content), nearly doubled in length (at least 1,750 words), and incorporate at
least two research modalities.