Category: English

A. Directions
Step 1: Choose a Topic
Choose a topic that enables you to tell a short, interesting personal narrative essay. Your narrative can be funny, suspenseful, meaningful, or exciting, but it must focus on one event.
EXAMPLE
If you decide to write about traveling to Washington DC, you should not write about the entire trip. Choose one event (e.g., an afternoon you spent visiting the National Portrait Gallery, or shopping in Georgetown, or taking a tour of the White House) and tell a detailed story that focuses on that single event.
The following are some ideas that can help you to select a topic for your story:
Firsts: Think of a “first” in your life and describe that moment in detail.
Proud moment: Choose a moment when you felt proud about an accomplishment.
Adversity: Describe a time when you had to think or act quickly to overcome a challenge.
Travel: Recall a memorable experience you had while visiting an interesting place.
HINT
Topic Choice Guidance: We encourage you to choose any one event from your life that you feel comfortable sharing in an academic context with a classroom audience in mind.
Step 2. Write a Narrative Essay
Write a narrative essay that meets the following criteria:
Presents a focused, meaningful narrative: The composition is consistently focused, and details are relevant and specific.
Tells the story using a logical, smooth sequence of events: The sequence of events and details is logical and easy to follow throughout the composition.
Develops a clear beginning, middle, and end: The composition has a clear and well-developed beginning, middle, and end. The opening paragraph(s) thoroughly introduce the setting, characters, and situation. The middle paragraphs thoroughly describe the progression of events. The closing paragraph(s) provide a thorough resolution to the narrative.
Uses narrative language and techniques competently: Uses narrative language and techniques (e.g., concrete and sensory details, figurative language, vivid description, dialogue, pacing, and plot development) effectively throughout the composition.
Demonstrates command of standard English grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and usage: There are few, if any, negligible errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.
Step 3. Think About Your Writing
Below your completed narrative, include answers to all of the following reflection questions:
Which narrative techniques did you use to bring your narrative to life? (2-3 sentences) Sophia says: Did you use vivid description, sensory details, and/or dialogue to engage readers? Provide two examples from your essay in which you “show” readers rather than “tell” them. EXAMPLE: A sentence such as “I glanced at the clock, grabbed my briefcase, and sprinted for the elevator” uses more descriptive language than simply saying, “I was running late for the meeting.”
How did your purpose and audience shape the way in which you wrote your narrative? (3-4 sentences) Sophia says: Your hypothetical audience extends beyond the people who will evaluate your narrative. Which individuals or groups were you addressing when you wrote your narrative, and how did consideration of your audience and your purpose influence the way in which you wrote it?
Provide a concrete example from your narrative that shows how you have written specifically for this audience and purpose. (3-5 sentences) Sophia says: Consider including a quotation from your essay and explaining how it was written to appeal to your audience and to accomplish your purpose. Alternatively, you might describe a theme, tone, or narrative technique that you used and explain how it was intended to appeal to your audience and achieve your purpose.
Step 4. Review Rubric and Checklist
Your composition and reflection will be scored according to the Touchstone 1 Rubric, which evaluates the narrative focus, narrative flow, narrative structure, narrative language and techniques, use of conventions (grammar, punctuation, etc.), and your answers to the “Think About your Writing” questions above.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
Narrative Focus and Flow
❒ Have you written about a single event over a short period of time rather than several events over an extended period of time?
❒ Are all of the details in your story relevant to your purpose?
❒ Is the narrative action presented in a logical order that is easy to follow?
❒ Is your narrative 500-800 words in length? If not, which details do you need to add or subtract?
Narrative Structure
❒ Is there an opening paragraph that introduces the setting, characters, and situation?
❒ Are there middle paragraphs that describe the progression of narrative action?
❒ Is there a closing paragraph that provides a thorough resolution to the event or experience?
Narrative Language and Techniques
❒ Have you incorporated narrative language and techniques (e.g., figurative language, concrete and sensory details, dialogue, and vivid description)?
❒ Can examples of narrative language and techniques be found throughout your narrative essay, or are they only evident in some places?
Conventions
❒ Have you double-checked for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, and capitalization?
❒ Have you proofread to find and correct typos?
Before You Submit
❒ Have you included your name, date, and course in the top left corner of the page?
❒ Have you answered all of the “Think About Your Writing” questions?
❒ Is your essay between 500 and 800 words in length (2-3 pages)?
B. Rubric
Advanced (100%) Proficient (85%) Acceptable (75%) Needs Improvement (50%) Non-Performance (0%)
Narrative Focus
Present a focused, meaningful narrative. (10%)
The composition is consistently focused, and details are relevant and specific. The composition is focused and details are relevant and specific. However, a few details and descriptions detract slightly from the focus. The composition is mostly focused and the majority of details are relevant and specific. However, there are several details and descriptions that detract from the focus. The composition does not have a consistent focus. The composition exhibits no evidence of a focus.
Narrative Flow
Tell the story using a logical, smooth sequence of events. (10%)
The sequence of events and details is logical and easy to follow throughout the composition. The sequence of events and details is logical and easy to follow throughout the composition, with a few minor exceptions. The sequence of events and details is easy to follow throughout most of the composition; however, some areas are poorly sequenced or confusing. The events and details are primarily poorly sequenced and difficult to follow. The sequence of events and details is illogical. Readers cannot follow the progression of the composition.
Narrative Structure
Develop a clear beginning, middle, and end. (30%)
The composition has a clear and well-developed beginning, middle, and end. The opening paragraph(s) thoroughly introduce the setting, characters, and situation. The middle paragraphs thoroughly describe the progression of events. The closing paragraph(s) provide a thorough resolution to the narrative. The composition has a clear and sufficiently developed beginning, middle, and end. The opening paragraph(s) adequately introduce the setting, characters, and situation. The middle paragraphs adequately describe the progression of events. The closing paragraph(s) provide an adequate resolution to the narrative. The composition has a clear beginning, middle, and end; however, one of the three sections is minimally developed. The composition lacks a clear beginning, middle, or end; or, two of the three sections are minimally developed. The composition lacks a clear beginning, middle, and end; or, all three sections are minimally developed.
Narrative Language and Techniques
Use narrative language and techniques competently. (30%)
Uses narrative language and techniques (e.g., concrete and sensory details, figurative language, vivid description, dialogue, pacing, and plot development) effectively throughout the composition. Uses narrative language and techniques (e.g., concrete and sensory details, figurative language, vivid description, dialogue, pacing, and plot development) effectively in the majority of the composition. Uses narrative language and techniques (e.g., concrete and sensory details, figurative language, vivid description, dialogue, pacing, and plot development) effectively in some parts of the composition. Uses narrative language and techniques (e.g., concrete and sensory details, figurative language, vivid description, dialogue, pacing, and plot development) rarely in the composition. Does not use narrative language and techniques (e.g., concrete and sensory details, figurative language, vivid description, dialogue, pacing, and plot development) in the composition.
Conventions
Demonstrate command of standard English grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and usage. (10%)
There are few, if any, negligible errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage. There are occasional minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage. There are some significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage. There are frequent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage. There are consistent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.
Think About Your Writing
Reply to reflection questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. (10%)
Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; consistently includes insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses. Answers all reflection questions effectively, following or exceeding response length guidelines. Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; includes multiple insights, observations, and/or examples. Answers all reflection questions effectively, following response length guidelines. Primarily demonstrates thoughtful reflection, but some responses are lacking in detail or insight. Answers all reflection questions, primarily following response length guidelines. Shows limited reflection; the majority of responses are lacking in detail or insight. Answers reflection questions inadequately; may not answer all of the questions and/or may not follow response length guidelines. Does not answer the majority of reflection questions, or the majority of answers do not follow response length guidelines.
C. Requirements
Your essay must be 2-3 pages (approximately 500-800 words), double-spaced, with one-inch margins.
Narrative essay guidelines must be followed or your submission will not be graded.
Use a readable 12-point font.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment and all writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
Submission must include both your narrative essay and your answers to the “Think About Your Writing” questions.
Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.

I would like to choose Sandra Winther “Lowland
Kids” 
Two of the sources must be from the page I
Uploaded with instructions 
Please make sure this is four pages long not including the source page. The instructions give full detail please follow them. 
https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2020/05/08/lowland-kids/ 

Touchstone 3.2: Draft an Argumentative Research Essay
ASSIGNMENT: Using your outline and annotated bibliography from Touchstones 1.2 and 2.2, draft a 6-8 page argumentative research essay on your chosen topic.
As this assignment builds on Touchstone 2.2: Create an Annotated Bibliography, that Touchstone must be graded before you can submit your research essay draft. Although unrelated by topic, Touchstone 3.1 must also be graded before you can submit your research essay draft.
Sample Touchstone 3.2
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. Refer to the Sample Touchstone for additional guidance on structure, formatting, and citation.
1. Argumentative Thesis Statement
❒ Have you included a thesis in your introduction that includes a clear, arguable stance and supporting reasons?
2. Argument Development
❒ Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?
❒ Is the argument supported using persuasive rhetorical appeals and page/paragraph-numbered source material (i.e., direct quotations, paraphrasing, and summary)?
❒ Is your essay 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words, not including your references or reflection question responses)? If not, which details do you need to add or remove?
❒ Does the essay consist of at least seven paragraphs – an introduction, five body paragraphs (with at least one for the counterarguments and rebuttals), and a conclusion? Are the body paragraphs ordered logically to strengthen the argument, and do they all contain accurate evidence from credible sources?
❒ Do your topic sentences make original and supportable points? Do your topic sentences directly support your thesis statement?
3. Research
❒ Have you introduced, contextualized, and cited outside sources effectively using at least some direct quotation, summary, and paraphrase techniques and included page/paragraph-numbered parenthetical citations?
❒ Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and context for the source information?
❒ Have you referenced a range of at least 7 credible sources, and does each source have at least one accurate in-text citation in the essay?
❒ Have you properly formatted your citations according to APA style guidelines?
❒ Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay and do the sources listed there match those cited in the essay?
4. Reflection
❒ Have you answered all reflection questions including specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight in all responses?
❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. Reflection
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
Provide one example of a place where you have used rhetorical appeals or source material to support your argument. How does this enhance your essay? (2-3 sentences)
Touchstone 4 is a revision of this draft. What kind of feedback would be helpful for you as you revise? Are there parts of your draft that you’re uncertain of? (3-4 sentences)
C. Rubric
Advanced (100%) Proficient (85%) Acceptable (75%) Needs Improvement (50%) Non-Performance (0%)
Argument Development and Support
Provide a clear argument with sufficient support. (40%)
The argument is thoroughly developed with highly relevant details to support it, including the use of rhetorical appeals and accurately cited direct quotations and paraphrasing. The argument is well-developed with relevant details to support it, including the use of rhetorical appeals and accurately cited direct quotations and paraphrasing. The argument is not fully developed; while it is supported by some relevant details, including rhetorical appeals and accurately cited direct quotations and paraphrasing, some aspects of the argument are neglected. The argument is poorly developed with irrelevant details that frequently distract from the argument; there is little evidence of the use of rhetorical appeals and/or direct quotations and paraphrasing. Source material included might not be cited. The argument is not developed and/or the composition is not argumentative; details are irrelevant and distract from the argument OR are not supported with accurately cited source material.
Research
Incorporate sources through effective quotations, paraphrases, and summaries. (30%)
Cites all outside sources appropriately; incorporates credible sources smoothly and effectively through some direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary. Primarily cites outside sources appropriately; incorporates credible sources effectively through some direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary. Generally cites outside sources appropriately; incorporates credible sources adequately through some direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary. Cites outside sources, but most are cited improperly; incorporates sources through some direct quotation, paraphrase, or summary, but the integration is not smooth and/or the credibility of the sources is unclear. Does not cite or reference sources accurately, or citation is consistently inappropriate and/or inaccurate, and/or sources are not credible or appropriate.
Organization
Exhibit competent organizational writing techniques. (15%)
Includes all of the required components of an argumentative research paper, including an introduction with relevant and engaging background information and an argumentative thesis, an adequate number of body paragraphs with topic sentences, a body paragraph addressing counterargument(s), and a conclusion with a concluding statement. Includes all of the required components of an argumentative research paper, including an introduction with background information, an argumentative thesis, an adequate number of body paragraphs with topic sentences, a body paragraph addressing counterargument(s), and a conclusion with a concluding statement. Includes nearly all of the required components of an argumentative research paper; however, one component is missing. Includes most of the required components of an argumentative research paper, but is lacking two components; sequences ideas and paragraphs such that the connections between ideas (within and between paragraphs) are sometimes unclear and the reader may have difficulty following the progression of the argument. Lacks several or all of the components of an argumentative research paper; sequences ideas and paragraphs such that the connections between ideas (within and between paragraphs) are often unclear and the reader has difficulty following the progression of the argument.
Style
Establish a consistent, informative and argumentative tone and make thoughtful stylistic choices. (5%)
Demonstrates thoughtful and effective word choices, avoids redundancy and imprecise language, and uses a wide variety of sentence structures. Demonstrates effective word choices, primarily avoids redundancy and imprecise language, and uses a variety of sentence structures. Demonstrates generally effective style choices, but may include occasional redundancies, imprecise language, poor word choice, and/or repetitive sentence structures. Frequently includes poor word choices, redundancies, imprecise language, and/or repetitive sentence structures. Consistently demonstrates poor word choices, redundancies, imprecise language, and/or repetitive sentence structures.
Conventions
Follow conventions for standard written English. (5%)
There are only a few, if any, negligible errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage. There are occasional minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage. There are some significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage. There are frequent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage. There are consistent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.
Reflection
Answer reflection questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. (5%)
Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; consistently includes specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight, following or exceeding response length guidelines. Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; includes multiple specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight, following response length guidelines. Primarily demonstrates thoughtful reflection, but some responses are lacking in detail or insight; primarily follows response length guidelines. Shows limited reflection; the majority of responses are lacking in detail or insight, with some questions left unanswered or falling short of response length guidelines. No reflection responses are present.
D. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
Composition must be 6-8 pages (approximately 1500-2000 words, not including your references or reflection question responses).
Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
Use a readable 12-point font.
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
Your annotated bibliography must be graded before your research essay draft will be accepted.
E. Additional Resources
The following resources will be helpful to you as you work on this assignment:
Purdue Online Writing Lab’s APA Formatting and Style Guide
This site includes a comprehensive overview of APA style, as well as individual pages with guidelines for specific citation types.
Frequently Asked Questions About APA Style
This page on the official APA website addresses common questions related to APA formatting. The “References,” “Punctuation,” and “Grammar and Writing Style” sections will be the most useful to your work in this course.
APA Style: Quick Answers—References
This page on the official APA Style website provides numerous examples of reference list formatting for various source types.

Throughout the program, you have been working to create an e-Portfolio. Save the link to the completed e-Portfolio to a Word document and submit the Word document.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Below is the task requirements for you to do. The two critical reading  that you will be refering to is profruck and preludes which are poems written by t.s elliot. I have included annotations to make it easier for you as you need to include techniques. It needs to be at a year     12 level so dont make it to fancy or too simple. 
Make sure you use the annoations and texts as that is a major part of your task. 
Part A: Construct a critical response (1200-1500 words) addressing the following: 
Modernist literature inspires us to search for meaning.
To what extent is this reflected in your study of T.S Eliot’s poetry? Refer to at least TWO of
the poems you have studied. 
In your research, you must make references at least two critical readings to
enhance your personal perspective and critique. 
Remember to: 
– build a discussion that is focused on the textual integrity of the text as a whole 
– Consider the contextual influences on the composer and their choices 
–  Present your own ideas from the text that are supported with broader perspectives 
– develop an integrated analysis of textual form and purpose
Thankyou

Purpose: To provide students with the opportunity to conduct a mentor study of a published, peer-reviewed, scholarly analysis, with the goal of gaining understanding about how literary analysis functions and what a strong literary analysis should look like. Description: Over the last several weeks, we have been working on developing your ability to interpret a text. Now, here at the end of the semester, we will be working on increasing the complexity of your analytical skills by entering into literary criticism. The goal of this unit is to formalize your understanding of how to approach different texts by introducing you to some of the schools of criticism scholars utilize when working with literature. Choosing a Peer-Reviewed article for Mentor Study: Students are tasked with selecting a peer-reviewed, academic article that discusses one of the texts we’ve covered in the course up to this point. Those literary selections can be found throughout the units. Students can use a text they’ve already written about. This peer-reviewed article will serve as your mentor text for this assignment. All tasks outlined in the instructions will be referring to this article. Instructions: The following instructions detail the outline that your mentor study needs to follow: Introduction (5-7 sentences)In the introduction, students must introduce the title and author of their peer-reviewed, academic article (NOT their literary selection). They must also include a briefy summary of their chosen article. The thesis statement should be a restatement of the article’s thesis, in the student’s own words. Categorization (5-7 sentences)In this paragraph, students must explain how their article fits the criteria of “peer-reviewed”. They must also explain why this article is classified as an academic source. Finally, students need to include where they found/accessed the article. Explanation of Article Organization (5-7 sentences)In this paragraph, students must explain how the author of their chosen article organized their analysis. Evaluation of Article Organization (7-10 sentences)In this paragraph, students must evaluate the strength/effectiveness of the organization of the article. Incorporation of Research (5-7 sentences)In this paragraph, students need to identify the way the author incorporates outside research into their analysis. Evaluation of the Incorporation of Research (7-10 sentences)In this paragraph, students need to evaluate the way the author incorporates research into their writing. Students also need to evaluate the sources the author chose to incorporate. Explanation of Article Analysis (7-10 sentences)In this paragraph, students must explain, in their own words, the analysis presented by the author of their article. Evaluation of Article Analysis (7-10 sentences)In this paragraph, students must evaluate the strenth of the author’s analysis. Students must explain their critique, citing specific examples from the article to support their evaluation. Student Reflection (10-15 sentences)In this paragraph, students need to reflect on what they learned through their study of their chosen mentor article. Students must pull specific examples from the article to support their reflection. Works CitedThe works cited must include an MLA style entry for their chosen mentor article. *Student submissions must be in MLA format. *Student submissions must be a pdf file. Please keep in mind that, while there is a sentence count and not a word count, these standards are set with the expectation of student’s writing in complex, compound sentences. Students who only write in simple sentences and who fail to exhibit a thoughtful and critical evaluation of their mentor article will see that lack of depth reflected in their grade. All length requirements are minimums, and students should feel free to exceed any length requirements listed above, as needed.

Thesis statement following how women in gilead society are not only stripped of their rights but how they are also stripped of their indivual identity. Explain how the author does a good job portraying this and use lots of quotes 

Assignment Directions: Analytical
Essay 2
Analytical Essay 2 is a comparative analysis of two scholarly articles related to the
student’s field of study. Students will use the library databases or credible search engines
like Google Scholar to locate two peer-reviewed articles: one must have been published
within the last two years, and the other must be 5-7 years old. The articles must be about
similar topics. Instructors will approve the selections; students will then compose a
comparative analysis of the texts, explaining how they explore (a) shared topic(s) and
evolve a conversation about the topic(s).
Basic requirements:
Point value: 75 pts
Length requirement: 5–7 pages (excluding cover page, abstract, and references)
Format: APA
Font: Times New Roman size 12
Description:
For Analytical Essay 2 we will write a comparative analysis of scholarly articles related to
our field of study. We do not use first-person singular (“I/me”) but might use the collective
“we.” As the paper is a comparative analysis of two scholarly articles, we will not present
other sources. Our instructor must approve our articles.
Purpose:
The paper will be a comparative analysis of the two articles; we will explain how they
explore (a) shared topic(s) and evolve a conversation about the topic(s). The thesis will
establish a connection between the two articles. As a comparative analysis of two articles,
we will examine connections and conversation threads. It’s all about finding an interesting
connection between two articles and explaining that connection to our audience.
Research requirement:
Independent research should not be conducted and no source should be cited other than
the articles.
Intended audience:
Let’s assume our readers are familiar with the articles. They want to learn about a
connection we’ve found between the two articles.
Key performance criteria:
 We meet the basic assignment requirements.
 We address the assigned intended audience.
 We focus on scholarly articles approved by the instructor.
 The thesis establishes an analytical connection between two articles.
 We support the thesis with details and examples from the articles.
 We refrain from personal reflection.
 We refrain from summarizing without analyzing.
 We refrain from presenting outside sources. Instruction #2 is uploaded with the article that needs to be compared. Contact me if you need more clarification.
Thank you 

I attached the instructions file for the essay. You can use the below resources for the essay. Please read the instructions file carefully. 
Link of HW2 for essay – https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/31/ai-assisted-plagiarism-chatgpt-bot-says-it-has-an-answer-for-that
Link of HW2 for essay – https://www.npr.org/2023/01/09/1147549845/gptzero-ai-chatgpt-edward-tian-plagiarism
Link of HW3 for essay – https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/04/04/590928008/professor-harassment
Link of HW3 for essay – https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/22464746/critical-race-theory-anti-racism-jarvis-givens 
Below the Everything Is an Argument – Chapter 1. pdf file is the HW1 file for the essay. 

The essay needs to be 1000 words. The instructions are included in the pictures attached. The article that needs to be used is also attached.