Category: English

9.5 (Progress Report:  Closing in on Your Goal?) on page 279. Follow the format on page 265 (Figure 9.4 – Progress Report) (except make your assignment in letter format).  Content on progress reports (purpose, background, work completed, work in progress, problems, future outlook) is on pages 270-272.
Textbook: Guffey, Mary Ellen and Dana Loewy. Essentials of Business Communication. 12th Ed. Boston: Cengage. ISBN-13: 9780357715048

I need at least seven sources that show examples of corruption in the prison system, mistreatment of inmates, substandard living conditions, and corruption in private prisons because of lack of oversight. All sources must include a 5-7 sentence summary paragraph and must be in MLA format. 
Sources must come from specific place
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EBSCOHost
Visit: www.jcjc.edu/library. *›
Click “EBSCO search”
Type in User ID: magn0117
Click “Advanced Search”
On the left side of the screen, click the Full Text box
On the left side of the screen, set the start date to 10 years back / click tab after the date is entered to set the date
Type in your search string and click
“Search”
When you find an article that may be of use, click on the full text of the article and then look for the “cite” button on the vertical toolbar on the
right side of your screen. This will enable you to find the correct, completed citation for the article.
When you click on “Cite,” sroll down the page until you find MLA. Simply copy and paste the cite into a Word doc. Double space it and use a
“hanging indent.”

One Sentence Thesis – Post Here
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Please post your one-sentence thesis sentence (the foundation of your final argument paper) here for vetting. Please read all the argument essay documents in Week 6 before submitting a thesis. I will offer feedback as a “Reply” in the forum, so check Discussions once a grade appears. Post by June 27th.
Argument Essay
To write an argument essay, you’ll need to gather evidence and present a well-
reasoned argument on a debatable issue.
First, take a firm stand on an interesting, passionate issue.
Remember, http://www.roanestate.edu/owl/Thesis-Statements.htmlyou cannot
argue a factual statement or belief; you must base your paper on a strong position.
Ask yourself…
 If a thousand people were asked about this issue, would they all agree?
How many people could argue against my position? What would they say?
 Can the issue be resolved with a yes or no? If so, find a topic that requires
a more critical response (think onion layers).
 Is my argument based on pathos and logos? Can I base my argument on
research, facts and statistics, historical evidence, expert opinions, logical
thoughts and reason, arguable truths (incorporating religion, cultural
standards, or morality), anecdotes, and emotional appeal based on word
choice (connotation)?
 Have I made my argument specific enough?
Don’t be afraid to firmly guide the reader—it is expected from an argument paper.
You are in charge now, what do YOU think?
Do… Don’t…
…use passionate language …use weak qualifiers like “I believe,” “I feel,” or “I
think”—just tell us!
…provide facts, evidence, and statistics to
support your position
…use strictly moral or religious claims as support for
your argument
…provide reasons to support your claim …assume the audience will agree with you about any
aspect of your argument
…address the opposing side’s argument and
refute their claims
…attempt to make the opposing side look bad
Don’t forget to address the opposing side of the issue/argument.
When you argue it is to your advantage to anticipate your opposition and strike
down the argument within the body of your paper. By addressing the opposition,
you achieve the following goals:
 illustrate a well-rounded understanding of the topic
 demonstrate a lack of bias
 enhance the level of trust that the reader has for both you and your
opinion
 give yourself the opportunity to refute any opposing arguments
 strengthen your argument by diminishing your opposition’s argument
How do I accomplish this?
Once you have decided upon your issue, you can brainstorm several good
reasons why you support a particular side of the argument. Some possible
questions to ponder:
 What are some perspectives surrounding this topic? What are opposing
perspectives?
 What is your position? How is it similar or different from other positions?
 Who is your audience? Why should your audience care about this issue?
 What is your purpose? What do you wish to accomplish by presenting your
issue? What consequences or implications might your position or
recommendations have on this issue and the people involved in it?
 Look at the reasons you provided and try to argue with yourself. Ask:
Why would someone disagree with each of these points?
 Think carefully about your audience members and try to understand
their background, their strongest influences, and their mindset. Ask:
What parts of this issue will concern my opposing audience the most?
 Find the necessary facts, evidence, quotes from experts, etc. to refute
the points that your opposition might make.
Paper Guidelines
 Final draft—minimum of 3 pages, MLA format
 Must find three credible sources to support your argument and cite using MLA
guidelines. Must include a Works Cited page.
 Prohibited arguments: abortion, death penalty, guns, marijuana, drinking age
Remember:
 Do not quote complete sentences from your sources. Weave quoted text “phrases”
smoothly.
 Use active verbs from the Verb Sheet to introduce ideas, sources and quoted
text. Avoid verbs of saying “says, said, stated, quoted, wrote” or “to be” verbs
 Reword vague word choice:
o There is no way people can continue to waste natural resources.
o Some people should conserve natural resources.
o It helps us all if we work together to make things better.
o There were many things that worried her.
o People who do not think this is right are really just bothered by this.
Argument Essay Rubric
Criteria 4 3 2 1
The claim
(thesis)
I make a claim and
explain why it is
controversial.
I make a claim but
don’t explain why it is
controversial.
My claim is buried,
confused and/or
unclear.
I don’t say what my
argument or claim is.
Reasons in
support of the
claim
I give clear and
accurate reasons in
support of my claim.
I give reasons in
support of my claim
but I may overlook
important reasons.
I give 1 or 2 weak
reasons that don’t
support my claim
and/or irrelevant or
confusing reasons.
I do not give convincing
reasons in support of my
claim.
Reasons
against the
claim
I discuss the reasons
against my claim and
explain why it is valid
anyway.
I discuss the reasons
against my claim but
leave some reasons
out and/or don’t
explain why the claim
still stands.
I say that there are
reasons against the
claim but I don’t
discuss them.
I do not acknowledge or
discuss the reasons
against the claim.
Organization My writing has a
compelling opening,
an informative middle
and a satisfying
conclusion.
My writing has a
beginning, middle and
end. It marches along
but doesn’t dance.
My writing is
organized but
sometimes gets off
topic.
My writing is aimless and
disorganized.
Voice and tone It sounds like I care
about my argument. I
show how I think and
feel about it.
My tone is OK but my
paper could have been
written by anyone. I
need to tell more
about how I think and
feel.
My writing is bland
or pretentious. There
is either no hint of a
real person in it or it
sounds like I’m a
fake.
My writing is too formal
or too informal. It sounds
like I don’t like the topic
of the essay.
Sentence
fluency
My sentences are
clear, complete, and
of varying lengths.
I have well-
constructed sentences.
My sentences are
sometimes awkward,
and/or contain run-
ons and fragments.
Many run-ons, fragments
and awkward phrasings
make my essay hard to
read.
Conventions I use correct
grammar, spelling,
and punctuation.
I generally use correct
conventions. I have a
couple of errors I
should fix.
I have enough errors
in my essay to
distract a reader.
Numerous errors make
my paper hard to read.
Sources and
Citing
I used three credible
sources and included
an MLA works cited
page.
I used three sources,
included an MLA
works cited page, but
with some errors.
I used two sources
and included an
MLA works cited
page.
I did not include any
credible sources with a
works cited page.
Annotations

Submit a link to an article you found online, and then in a paragraph, state whether you agree or disagree with the author’s points and why.

if u can write it in nepali write it in nepali but if u cant then just write it in english. Write it in 3 paragraphs

Write a 150-word analysis that identifies and explains a minimum of three symbols found in the poem.  
Symbols in Literature- “the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities” (“Merriam-Webster Dictionary”)
Works Cited: 
“Merriam-Webster Dictionary.” Merriam-Webster.com, 2022, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolism#:~:text=Kids%20Definition%20of%20symbolism,story%20was%20filled%20with%20symbolism..
**You must not use any information from outside sources or quote/cite from outside sources in your answer.
**If you choose to quote from the story, poem, or play, please use this as an opportunity to practice in-text MLA citation format.
To cite a direct quote in proper in-text MLA citation format, add the author’s last name and (if available) the page or line number in parentheses at the end of the quote.
Example: Within the work, the author notes that “she looked at the child in awe” (Blixton 60).
The reading link: 
Birches by Robert Frost | Poetry Foundation or 
Birches by Robert Frost | Poetry Foundation
I will attach a few personal writings so you can get a feel of my writing style PLEASE BE SURE TO USE THIS SO THE ASSIGNMENT LOOKS SIMILAR TO MY STYLE OF WRITING AS IT WILL NOT HELP WITH THE ASSIGNMENT!!!!

In an argumentative essay of 2,000 words or more, address the following prompt. This essay should feature a well-developed thesis and appropriate evidence to support your claims. You must engage and cite at least one essays from in this class (from HW 1-3), and three outside nonfiction articles. Be sure to provide thorough analysis of all quotes and examples, and include your own argument based on your perspective on the topic.
The Prompt:
Pick an ongoing or recent social issue, political event, or newsworthy situation to focus on. Provide some context for this issue. Describe the situation, who is affected, and why it is occurring. Describe the different perspectives or stances on this topic. Why do people feel the way they do? What is your stance? Use examples from articles and your own experiences, observations, or perspective to support your claims.
The Research:
The outside sources can be any nonfiction essays of your choice. You may choose to use news articles, personal essays, research essays, academic articles from the DVC Library database, or any combination that relates to your topic. The outside essays may bring a new perspective on the topic, present a counter-argument to the assigned text(s), or provide an example that supports your claims. If you choose to cite news articles, your sources should be legitimate news outlets that adhere to journalistic standards. (Note that this does not mean that the source is unbiased; all writing has some form of bias.) I recommend news sites like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Democracy Now, NPR, BBC,  The Nation, The Atlantic, The Guardian, The Economist, etc. (You are not required to use these; they are simply suggestions.) It would be most helpful if your articles are in-depth rather than a few brief paragraphs. You may also use opinion pieces but be sure to be aware of the author’s intention.
The Formatting:
This essay will be in MLA format. This means it will be typed, double-spaced, in 12-point font (I prefer Times New Roman), with page numbers and your last name on each page, and a header on the first page. Your title should be original, and you must include a Works Cited page. Be sure to include in-text citations in the body of the essay. For help with MLA formatting and citations, please see the handouts on Canvas in “Resources for Essays.”
Note: Words and phrases that are underlined on this page will be taken into consideration when grading.
Click here to access resources for essays. You can also find these handouts by clicking on “Files” from any page.
*”You must engage and cite at least one essays from in this class (from HW 1-3) ” I have attached a file that addresses the following conditions. Please lightly quote from the book.

Read the attached Kirk Semple article, “Immigrants Who Speak Indigenous Languages Encounter Isolation.” Then, compose a 500-word (minimum) persuasive essay that provides and supports your opinion that it is or is not more logical for immigrants such as those in the Semple reading to learn Spanish rather than English. 
The essay must include a minimum of five, well-developed paragraphs: an introductory paragraph that includes the thesis, three supporting paragraphs (minimum), and a concluding paragraph. Paragraph divisions provide transition, clarity, and organization to an essay. You will be using the article as a source along with at least one other source of your choice. All other sources, except for the assigned article, must be online and no more than five years old unless the additional sources are also provided by the instructor. Ask the instructor about exceptions.
Resources:
Essay Example
Kirk Semple Article
The image (enlarged) below is an example of the correct Kirk Semple article full citation.
Semple, Kirk. “Immigrants Who Speak Indigenous Languages Encounter Isolation.” The New York Times,
11 July 2014, p. A 20.
Content & Formatting Requirements:
Your essay should conform to the format of the example above.
Include a thesis in the introductory paragraph of your essay and underline it.
Use and cite one short direct quotation (fewer than five lines of text) from the Kirk Semple article and one by the author of a second online source.
Include an in-text citation for each quotation in MLA format.
Include a Works Cited section in MLA format. Begin the Works Cited section at the end of your essay and include “Works Cited” centered at the top of the page, followed by the citation. The Works Cited page must be numbered. For example, if the last page of the text of your essay is 2, then the Works Cited section will begin on Page 3. See the example below.

READ the rubric and directions carefully. My discourse community is ASRT, and it should be about a problem within the organization, probably about the health risks involved with being a Radiology Technician.
I provided some sources and you can use others but have to be a total of 5
I need a GOOD grade
https://www.asrt.org

Sending file: Poem: Me
Objective
After studying the topic on figurative language, the student will be able to create an original poem using figures of speech and imagery. (20 points)
Instructions
For this assignment, you will create a poem in which you will describe yourself. Give it the title Me.  Include the following:
Title
Poem will have a Seven (7) line
One verse should contain a (1) metaphor.
One verse should contain a (1) simile.
One verse should contain a (1) personification.
One verse should contain a (1) visual image
One verse should contain an (1) auditory image
At the end of each line, classify each figure of speech and image being used.
Example:  I am a butterfly that brings joy to this world.  (metaphor)
Poem  includes:
2 Pts Title
2 Pts Seven (7) lines
2 Pts (1) metaphor
2 Pts (1) simile
2 Pts (1) personification.
2 Pts (1) visual image
2 Pts (1) auditory image
2 Pts Figures of speech and images identified at the end of each line
4 Pts Organization
Submit your work on a WORD document using Times New Roman 12 font.  Include your name and the name of your professor on your assignment.
Deliverable
The activity is individual. The work must be delivered on time, without spelling or grammar mistakes. The works will be submitted to the tool to detect the similarity of content. Submit the answers in a Word document, Times New Roman, size 12. 
If you have doubts or questions, you must publish them in the Doubts and Questions Forum in time to help you in a timely manner.