Category: English

Directions: Write a 2-3 page essay on ONE of the following topics provided. Submit your essay to Canvas.
Good habits improve our physical, emotional, and/or financial health. Select one of your good habits and write an essay persuading readers to make that habit a part of their lives.
More and more Americans are deciding to eliminate meat from their diets and become vegetarians. Do you think this is a good idea? Argue for or against becoming a vegetarian. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
There is a saying that you should be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it. Describe a time when you wished for something and got it—and then wished you hadn’t.
Sometimes the course of our lives can change in an instant. Describe an experience that changed the direction of your life
It is often said that animals are humans’ best friends. Describe a time in your life when this saying proved to be true.

Instruction 
Answer each of these criteria to earn the twenty (20) points available for the assignment: 
1. “Personal Reflection”: Draw a connection between the reading selection and your personal experiences, ideas, and observations in three to five sentences.
2. “Remarkable Quotes”: Choose a quote from the reading selection that you found remarkable. Then tell us, using SWAGG, why you choose it in particular; why did it stand out to you? Give us some detail about how this quote exemplifies a point you’d like to make; explain how this quote connects to broader analysis and application. Remember to cite your source using parenthetical       documentation (MLA-style in-text citations). 
3.  “Follow-up Question”: Ask the author follow-up questions that occurred to  you after reading the selection. 
4.  “Thesis Statement”: Craft a one- or two-sentence thesis statement in response to the text and its topic; remember to integrate the relevance to your        audience into your thesis.
5.  “Research Questions / Keywords”: Discuss what you would research next in response to the information offered in the text; how would you pursue more insight and information on the concepts and themes presented in this text? Use the 5Ws and an H, along with “Would”, “Could”, and “Should” to brainstorm a list of questions that you could use for research sessions. Share keywords you   would search and ideas you’d like to further pursue. 
Format 
Number your responses to each of the above. 
Use MLA format including header, pagination, and original title (the assignment name is not a title). 
Grading Policy
Any Reflection Brief that does not conform to MLA will earn a zero for the assignment.
Any Reflection Brief that does not integrate the “Remarkable Quote” using SWAGG will earn a zero for that component.

Please choose one of the following topics for your paper:
1) Donnie Darko is a difficult film to classify according to the common genres of film. Make an argument for Donnie Darko fitting best into one of these genres: a) teen coming-of-age film; b) science fiction/fantasy film; or, c) gothic/horror film. Use your research to familiarize yourself with each genre, and then develop a detailed extended definition of the genre you have chosen. Analyze the elements of the film that support your choice of genre.
2) Director Richard Kelly has developed a theory of time travel that he employed in the writing of Donnie Darko. You will find the explanation for this theory in the Module 4>Week 15 folder on the link to the website Donnie Darko: The Tangent Universe. Explain Kelly’s theory of time travel, and then provide a reading of the film’s elements that explains how the film develops this theory.
3)  Films generally reflect or comment on the place and time period in which they are set. The characters, the plot, the theme(s), and even the soundtrack of the film contribute to the film’s commentary on this time and place.  Donnie Darko is set in American suburbs in 1988. Analyze the elements of the film. What does the film suggest about suburban American life, especially for high school students in the late 1980s?
Due date:  The final draft of this paper will be due on Saturday 11:59 pm at the end of Week 16.  You will submit your paper on Blackboard using the upload tool in the Module Four folder.
Requirements:
Length and format: 
*The paper must be a minimum of three complete pages, typed and double-spaced, to a maximum of five complete pages. 
*Use a 10- or 12-point, professional-looking font.  Using a larger font will result in a paper which does not meet the length requirements for this assignment.  Failure to meet the minimum length requirement will result in loss of a letter grade for this assignment.
*Use 1-inch margins on all sides of the paper. On the first page of your paper, include the title of your paper, your name, and the class’s identifying information. 
*Attach a Works Cited that conforms to MLA guidelines to the end of you paper.
*Use at least three secondary sources (whether you quote them directly or paraphrase).  WEBSITES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE SOURCES FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. Use scholarly articles that you locate in ACC library’s database. You may use the Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) to find character and actor names, song titles, production locations, and other information regarding the production of the film. This website will not count as one of your three secondary sources, but it should be properly cited on your Works Cited list.
Grading:  I will be grading you on the following criteria:
Thesis statement:  The paper should have a specific, focused, and effectively-worded thesis statement. 
poor thesis statement:  Jones’s and Smith’s use of the tree as a symbol in their poems is both similar and different. (unfocused and non-specific).
effective thesis:  While Jones and Smith both use the tree as a symbol of knowledge, Jones presents the tree as knowledge that improves mankind, and Smith presents the tree as knowledge that leads mankind into evil.
Organization:  An essay is comprised of an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph.  Ideas which support the thesis should be divided into logical paragraphs and presented in a logical order.  You will find it helpful to begin with an outline of your essay.
Content:  I will be looking for ideas and insights which show college-level thinking.  Also, I will be looking for the use of lines from the poems or stories which support the opinions you assert about the works.  Use you own ideas:  a good essay is not a patchwork quilt of critics’ words.  Instead of piecing together the words of the critics, use critics to back up your own opinions, or argue against the critics’ opinions.  When you borrow the words of critics or any secondary sources, give them credit by citing their words or ideas within the text of your paper.  For this assignment, two secondary sources are sufficient.
example of direct quote:  One critic states that the tree in Smith’s poem “recalls the Tree of Knowledge from the biblical story of the Garden of Evil:  it both opens up new possibilities and brings other possibilities to an irrevocable end” (Allen 52).
example of paraphrase:  One critic feels that the tree in Smith’s poem is similar to the Tree of Knowledge that appears in the bible because it offers greater knowledge, but it also puts an end to an easier, more childlike life (Allen 52).
Grammar and Mechanics:  Be sure to proofread and edit your paper.  The effective paper will not contain significant grammatical errors, spelling errors, or typos.  Follow MLA guidelines for formatting your title page, the text of your paper, and the Works Cited.  If you need help with your writing, make use of the Learning Lab or meet with me during my office hours.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tesWnlii-hWAB8M46R1L1hA4LW1imJVmlnhRN-qP6CU/edit?usp=sharing
Open up the document and read through it. 

One paragraph should be about the short story and how it was meaningful to you. Another paragraph should be about the poem and how is meaningful to you and the final paragraph should be about the play and how it was meaningful.

The research informed essay pdf – are the directions
the rhetorical analysis pdf – is what I already have including my topic. I just need to add 5 more pages to what I’ve already written. 

For this essay, you will read five articles on the subject of body image issues and then construct
an argument in response to a narrow(er) topic related to body image that is based on the
conversation you’ve read. This means you will need to stake out a claim (position) with reasons
(your why statement) and support those reasons with evidence from your own experience or
observations, your own logic and values, and information gathered from three or more articles of
the five that you read. You will need to draw upon skills of summary, paraphrasing, quoting, and
synthesis, the later of which means weaving different voices and ideas together based on a
common point.
Please note that all five articles will be read in/for class, and are provided to you on
Blackboard. You will need to cite at least three of the five articles you read. You may always cite
more than three, but the required minimum is three. Importantly, please note that this paper is
not a research paper. The research has already been done for you in advance. Do not conduct any
outside research for this paper. Work with what has been carefully curated for you. 
Your essay should be a minimum of four full pages and no longer than five pages–anything beyond
that length will be considered a failure to adhere to one of the assignment’s basic requirements.
Maximum page limits are just as significant as minimum word limits, as it requires the writer to
be focused and concise with his/her phrasing and word choice. Your essay should be double-
spaced, typed in Times New Roman with 12-point font character size and one-inch margins. Since
you are a variety of sources, you will need a clear citational practice including in-text citations or
hyperlinks and a works cited page constructed in MLA format. 

I will send screenshots, it’s an outline for a future paper. which I also will get from here most likely

Definition of Classification Essay:
A classification essay is a type of academic writing that categorizes and organizes subjects or objects into distinct groups based on shared characteristics, traits, or criteria. The primary objective of a classification essay is to analyze and classify various elements into specific categories, presenting them in a structured and systematic manner. This type of essay often involves identifying common characteristics within each category and providing clear examples to illustrate these characteristics. Classification essays aim to facilitate understanding by organizing complex information into manageable groups, allowing readers to comprehend the relationships between different elements more effectively.
1. Useful Source:
– Title: “How to Write a Classification Essay”Links to an external site.
– Author: Kaitlyn Brooks
– Publisher: Scribbr
– Year: 2020
2. More Useful Sources
– Title: “Classification Essay Writing Tips and Example”Links to an external site.
– Author: Samuel Gorbold
– Publisher: EduBirdie
– Year: 2019
WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEOLinks to an external site. TO HELP YOU WRITE YOUR ESSAY!
Essay Instructions:
Write a classification essay following the guidelines outlined in Chapter 17 of “Strategies for Successful Writing” by James A. Reinking and Robert A. von der Osten. Your essay should focus on assessing subject types and their characteristics, utilizing examples and topic sentences to maintain the classification pattern effectively.
Essay Structure:
1. Introduction:
– Introduce the concept of classification and its significance in organizing information.
– Provide a clear thesis statement that previews the subject types to be classified and the criteria for classification.
2. Body Paragraphs:
– Organize your essay into distinct body paragraphs, each focusing on a different subject type.
– Assess the characteristics of each subject type and provide specific examples to illustrate these characteristics.
– Use topic sentences to introduce each body paragraph and maintain a clear classification pattern throughout.
3. Discussion Balance:
– Ensure a balanced discussion of the subject types, giving each type equal attention and consideration.
– Avoid bias or favoritism towards any particular subject type, striving for objectivity in your analysis.
4. Grammar and Mechanics:
– Pay attention to grammar, including pronoun case and reference, to ensure clarity and coherence in your writing.
– Review punctuation and mechanics rules, such as proper comma usage and sentence structure, to enhance the readability of your essay.
Additional Requirements for Extra Credit (Optional):
– Expand your essay to four pages, providing more in-depth analysis and discussion.
– Include at least three outside references to support your classification of subject types.
– Create a properly formatted Works Cited page according to MLA guidelines.
Submission Guidelines:
– Submit your essay electronically on Canvas by the specified deadline.
– Ensure that your essay is formatted according to MLA guidelines, including double-spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins.
– Use proper citation format for any outside sources used in your essay.
Please refer to the assigned textbook and additional resources for further guidance on writing a successful classification essay. 
If you have any questions or need clarification, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. 
Remember; no late assignments will be accepted.
Write On!
Professor Rem

What you have to do is write a essay over the research outline that i did which is over immigration I will drop the outline with all the information you need to do the essay with down below including with the grading rubric so you can know how the teacher will be grading the essay.