Category: English

1) Use the three sources you selected to write your annotated bibliography
and 
2) two additional sources from the class (one of these two sources must be a primary source) to
write your research paper. The focus of the paper should be clear and concise. Avoid broad statements
and be as specific as possible. Use my feedback to modify or expand your idea. 
The paper should be two pages long (maximum three), double-spaced, Times New
Roman, size 12.
Annotated bibliography is attached below 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
GCU Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
MSW, MSW Advanced Standing
6.1: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies. [EPAS 6]
8.1: Critically choose and implement interventions to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities of clients and constituencies. [EPAS 8]
8.2: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies. [EPAS 8]
This assignment is informed by the following EPAS Standards:
1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
5: Engage in Policy Practice
6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Hey, can you write a final essay from the rough draft assignment I sent you? I am about to attach the notes that are for the final.

As scholars, it is critical that we examine the rhetorical situation that surrounds the arguments we encounter on a daily basis. Last week I introduced rhetorical situation, appeals, strategies, fallacies, and refutations and rebuttals. You will now use this content and apply it in order to rhetorically analyze a Super Bowl advertisement. This activity is meant to help you practice applying rhetorical concepts before you draft your Rhetorical Analysis Essay. Due Date
Initial post due by Saturday, 6/22 at 11:59pm | Replies due by Sunday, 6/23 at 11:59pmInstructions (Due Saturday) Step 1: Watch the Ads and Choose ONE to analyzeWatch all of the following ads. Then, in step 2, you will choose one to analyze.
Ben Affleck Dunkin DonutsLinks to an external site.
Serena Williams Remy Martin TeamLinks to an external site.
Bass Pro ShopsLinks to an external site.
Google PixelLinks to an external site.
The Farmer’s DogLinks to an external site.
Pop Corners (Breaking Bad)Links to an external site.
Mr. Peanut (Roast)Links to an external site.
Ram 1500 Rev (Electric Car)Links to an external site.
T Mobile (Grease)Links to an external site.
Step 2: Answer some questions:As you watch and listen to the ads, take note of the following, and answer the questions in complete sentences:
What is the rhetorical situation of the ad (the context, the author, the purpose, and the audience)? What is the ad’s argument? What rhetorical strategies do you notice the advertisement using? Provide at least 2 examples of strategies that you notice with an example of where you noticed it in the ad.Are these strategies effective given the rhetorical situation of the ad? How does the ad appeal to ethos (building trust), pathos (the audience’s emotions), and/or logos (the audience’s logic)? Are these appeals effective? Explain. Refer to the “Rhetorical Appeals” tab on this page for help with evaluating his appeals.
Is the ad effective in convincing the intended audience? In fulfilling its purpose? Explain.
Replying to Peers & Circling Back (Due Sunday)
Your responses to the questions are due Saturday by 11:59pm. Once you’ve posted your responses, you will then respond to two peers by Sunday by 11:59pm.
Now that you have posted your responses to the prompts from Part 1, reply to at least 2 peers in either an audio, video, or written response, and address the following prompts in your responses:
Comment on your peers’ rhetorical analysis. Did you find similar strategies in the ad? Different ones? Comment on the examples that your peer provided for the strategies.
Comment of your peers’ overall evaluation of the ad and the extent to which your peer felt that the ad achieved its purpose. Your responses to your peers should total at least 100 words each. To reply to a peer, click on the “Reply” link under their thread. Respond to two peers who have yet to receive a response by a classmate. If everyone’s response has been answered, respond to the ones with the least amount of responses. For example, if every student has at least one response, then respond to the students who only have one or two responses instead of those who have 5 or 6 already.
Then, circle back to any replies that you received on your own post, and respond to those as well.
Grading
Your reading activity will be marked “Accomplished: Excellent Work ⭐️” if you:
Post an initial response which answers every aspect of the prompt
Reply to two peers’ posts

Three-Sources Essay 3-
Write a 1,000-1,500 word Compare & Contrast OR Cause and Effect essay for any THREE class textbook articles.
· This essay builds from all the skills you have worked on this semester: critical reading, summarizing, paraphrasing, quoting, paragraphing, personal NOT GENERIC analysis using comparing/contrasting OR cause vs. effect developed into an essay using the Writing Process.
Choose ONE essay structure below.
• 1–Compare & contrast any three textbook articles.
•2—According to any three textbook articles, what causes problems in America in your OPINION? What are some effects if those problems you named are solved in your opinion?
*In addition to your own personal ideas/opinion, be sure to use at least THREE of the ARTICLES found in the course textbook .  -20 points off essay grade for each source missing (LESS than three)
* Point DEDUCTION for low word count (based on percentage of words missing) 
*MOODLE UPLOAD or RANDOLPH EMAIL ONLY or essay graded as ZERO.
* “You and Your” pronouns are not allowed!  (-1 EACH)
* Works Cited Page of THREE or more sources from class textbook REQUIRED or -30 points
CHECK YOUR FORUM#3 COMMENTS  BEFORE TURNING THIS IN~~~~
****Be certain to SCROLL DOWN TO SEE Essay SCORING RUBRIC for the 6 REQUIREMENTS
Baron, Dennis. “Don’t Make English Official.” The Norton Field Guide
to Writing: With Readings and Handbook, 6th ed., edited by
Richard Bullock, et al. W. W. Norton, 2022, pp. 956-958.

In this discussion, we will consider ways to effectively use semicolons and colons. Initial post (by 11:59 p.m. on Friday): Post a sentence from your own writing that uses a semicolon or colon OR post a sentence from your own writing that you could revise to use a semicolon or colon and make the revision. Explain why the semicolon or colon fits into your sentence and why you might choose to use it instead of alternative ways of constructing and punctuating the sentence. Peer Response (first peer response due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday; second peer response due by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday) Respond to one of your classmates, considering the following questions: Is the semicolon or colon used in accordance with this week’s Grammar Lab lessons? Is the semicolon or colon an effective choice in the writer’s sentence? Why or why not? What alternatives would you suggest, if any?

the file that I sent you has the thesis, research question, and outline stuff
ASSIGNMENT: Using your research question, working thesis, and outline from Touchstone 1.2, create an annotated bibliography that provides a synopsis of your sources and an explanation of how you will use them.
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. Annotated Bibliography
Make sure to:
❒ Alphabetize the entries, according to APA Style.
❒ Include the required bibliographic information in APA format for each entry.
❒ Include 5-6 sentences for each entry that provide a short summary of the source (with page or paragraph-numbered citations) and how you plan to use it to support your argument.
❒ Include at least seven entries in your annotated bibliography, all of which must be credible (i.e., authentic, reputable, authoritative), reliable (e.g., contains current and valid data collection and analysis), and relevant academic sources.(Use Google Scholar if you do not have access to an academic search database through your institution).
❒ Choose your own sources, but use no more than three websites (there is no limit on the number of online scholarly journals used).
❒ Thoroughly check the formatting requirements for the different source types.
❒ After each relevant entry indicate the source type in parentheses (book, peer-reviewed journal, newspaper/magazine, and credible website) by including the source type in parentheses after the relevant entry.
2. Reflection
❒ Have you displayed a clear understanding of the research activities?
❒ 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 Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
Accurately recording bibliographic information is essential and saves you time, as you can transfer this information to the References page of your drafted essay. Each source entry should include a brief summary of the source as well as 3-4 sentences describing how you intend to use that source to build or support your argument. Discuss how your annotated bibliography meets these criteria. (2-3 sentences)
Which strategies were most helpful for you when searching for credible sources? (2-3 sentences)
What difficulties did you face while searching for credible sources? How did you overcome these difficulties? (2-3 sentences)
D. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
Double-space the bibliography entries 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.
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 your reflection questions.
Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
Your research question, thesis, and outline must be graded before your annotated bibliography will be accepted.

Your assignment for this essay will be to focus on analysis of two short stories by Tobias Wolff from among those we have read and discussed for this class. In your essay, you will attempt to show a connection between the two stories you choose. Since we will have connected the stories we have read in multiple ways in the journals and discussion, you should have no trouble choosing two: your challenge in the essay will be to demonstrate the connection you see between the two stories.
Once you have established what your thesis will be, that is, what is the link between the two stories that you will demonstrate in your essay, you will need to discuss each story in depth and use textual evidence to support what you say is true about each.
In this essay, you will need to: 1.) Write an opening paragraph that sets up your discussion and establishes your thesis. Be sure to identify each story by title and author in your opening paragraph and engage your reader in the idea or ideas that are central to your discussion. Don’t talk about yourself or the assignment. Be sure your introduction includes a clear thesis statement. If you’re not sure how to write an effective introduction for an essay like this, here’s an easy template to try: –Write an opening sentence that introduces a big or relatable idea, something interesting for the reader to think about –Introduce the stories, perhaps with a sentence for each story that offers a brief summary that doesn’t give away anything important
–Offer your own idea about these two stories, the idea you will use to tie them together
–State your thesis directly
2.) In your discussion of each story, offer the necessary context for the points that you make. What will you need to explain about each story in order to make your point? Imagine your audience has read the stories but may not have studied them as closely as you have. You don’t need to summarize what happens. Direct your reader’s attention through your discussion to the elements (like character, setting, and theme) and passages that support your thesis. Your classmates are a good audience to imagine: they have read the same stories as you have but have not necessarily studied the same two stories in depth and they may not see what you see and think what you think about the stories.
3.) Include textual evidence from each story (exact words from the story in quotation marks) to support your points. Strong evidence is a key component of strong analysis.
4.) Write a conclusion that wraps up the discussion and the thesis clearly. Do this without repeating any sentences from your introduction. You’ve gotten your reader much further along in thinking about the two stories so you can offer a bit more complex connection(s) and ideas at the end.
You should not use any source to write this essay except for the texts of Wolff’s stories that I have provided. As per the course policy the draft you submit must be 100% your own work. I want you to do your own critical analysis, and I’m giving you a lot of room to approach it in any way you want. As long as you offer your own ideas and support your points with evidence, your essay will be successful.
Your paper must be four full pages minimum (double-spaced, 12 point font, no extra margins or spaces between paragraphs). Your paper will not earn a satisfactory grade (C or higher) if it does not meet the minimum requirements for the assignment.
These are the stories I chose and the connections I made for the essay :
How could you connect this story to any of the other stories we’ve read so far by Wolff? You can approach this question by making one specific connection between this story and one other story or by explaining a theme/idea or an aspect of Wolff’s style that you see in several of the stories. Whichever approach you choose, explain the connection as specifically as you can. In the stories Her Dog and Mortals, Wolff makes a connection between as they share a similar theme of death and responsibility. Wolff in his story Her Dog, Grace the wife dies and then Joe must take on the responsibility of Victor “her dog” that he never wanted in the first place. In Mortals, Mr. Givens sends in a fake obituary of himself getting a journalist fired and unwilling to take responsibility and admitting his mistake. I attached the readings for the stories you can have to use.

Essay (#1)—Family
100 points
The task:
Select one of the following prompts:
1) Write a research-based, argumentative essay in which you argue the idea that the American culture/society of the 1950s was not simply of a higher moral and/or value system, but rather a product of different environment/circumstance (consider the arguments Coontz makes), and therefore the current American society cannot/should not call for a return to the mythological higher values/morals of that time period. In your argument explain why “going back to the way things were” would not actually work today. Use Stephanie Coontz’s essay, “What We Really Miss About the 1950s,” as one of your sources. Use three additional sources*, which you cite directly, for a minimum total of four academic sources supporting your argument.
2) Write a research-based, argumentative essay in which you argue the idea that the organization and function, and ultimately success of families, is primarily dependent on socioeconomic status rather than race, ethnicity, or culture (consider the arguments Gerstel and Sarkisian make). In your argument explain how social policy aimed directly at rectifying economic disadvantages in order to support family success is a possible solution for struggling American families. Use Naomi Gerstel and Natalia Sarkisian’s essay, “The Color of Family Ties: Race, Class, Gender, and Extended Family Involvement,” as one of your sources. Use three additional sources*, which you cite directly, for a minimum total of four academic sources supporting your argument.
3) Write a research-based, argumentative essay in which you argue the idea that the American family is an evolving entity that consists of differing and often complex relationships. In your argument explain why society needs to adapt and evolve along with these families (consider the stories in “From Becoming Nicole” and “From Loving”). Use “From Becoming Nicole” and/or “From Loving” as one/two of your sources. Use two or three additional sources*, which you cite directly, for a minimum total of four academic sources supporting your argument.
For all prompts, establish your own thesis that is inspired by the source identified in the prompt. Do not cite a source in your introduction—this will ensure that your thesis stands out, and it does not appear you are simply echoing or repeating the source. Your thesis is the next step in the argument. You are not writing an analysis or explication of the source essay(s) of the prompt—doing so would limit your grade to no better than a C. The article(s) identified in the prompt is no more important than the other research you will include.
Your essay must begin with an introduction that contains a clearly defined, purpose driven, and arguable thesis. The introduction should clearly identify any supporting main ideas that will support the thesis. Body paragraphs should contain minor claims (topic sentences) that advance controlling ideas and that support the thesis. All ideas should be supported with evidence(sources). Your paper must cite examples from the stated texts in the prompt and from your outside sources*. Each example must be supported with critical thinking that explains the significance of the chosen quotation/citation as is relates to your ideas (hint: do not end paragraphs with quotations). In your conclusion make a final statement that clearly identifies why what has been shown in your essay is important.
*additional sources must come only from the following: an article located on EBSCOhost (or from a similar database), an article in a major newspaper or magazine, or a book (but not the class textbook or other course material); sources that do not meet this criteria may be used, but will not count toward the minimum required sources; not including the minimum required source material will result in a failing grade. Dictionary and/or encyclopedia citations do not count as academic research sources; they may be included, but only in addition to sources that count towards the minimum required sources. There are no requirements as to how many citations you use from each individual source. Your paper must:
include an original title that speaks to your thesis; do not copy a source’s title or simple use “Essay 1”;
be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12pt font;
be formatted according to MLA (heading info; margins; page numbers; etc.); [See p.179 of A Pocket Style Manual]
be a minimum of 4 full pages (approximately 1400-1500 words);
contain a minimum of 4 cited sources that meet the criteria for academic research as stated in this prompt;
use MLA guidelines for in-text citations and Works Cited page;
be written using strictly an academic, third-person point-of-view (no I, me, my, we, us, our, you, or y’all).
NO AI!

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