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See our textbook, The Illustrated Self-Care Bible, Mindful Eating Guided Meditation Exercise on page 69. Upload a 2 – 3 paragraph Summary to Blackboard based on your experiences completing the guided eating meditation. Discuss if you found the guided meditation easy or challenging to complete and why, discuss if completing this meditation provided you with insights about your eating habits, discuss if there is anything you would change about your eating habits after completing the meditation. 

The topic I have chose is: Should people actively use social media networking sites, or should they avoid using
them?
Instructions and Prompt is attached in the files, please make sure to read thoroughly and follow ALL directions. 
Please use the attached articles as the 4 sources from the Ohlone Database Library since you do not have access to my college library database.. (I have attached the articles, please use these articles for the part that says ” Ohlone Library Databases at least four soures from here”. 

English 103 Research Paper Assignment
In their memoirs, Jimmy Santiago Baca and Reyna Grande reveal similar experiences as Latinos growing up in the United States. However, the life-path each author takes is different. Nevertheless, by the end of their stories, both find their salvation, or “home,” in the written word.
Comparison and Contrast
Write an essay in which you discuss both the similarities and differences between Baca’s and Grande’s life journeys. In addition, while addressing each author’s educational experience, explain the impact that learning had on their lives.
Research
Moreover, incorporate in your essay how public schools and the prison system impact Latino communities. To do this effectively, consider if they are connected. If so, explain the connections. Research works relating to Latinos in public schools and higher education, as well as works relating to Latinos within the prison system.
Other Requirements:
• MLA format
• 7 full pages
• 6 outside sources—at least 1 quote from each source (6 quotes total)
o One source can be a video
o 2 must be from the library database
• At least 3 quotes from each primary text (6 quotes total)
• At least 12 quotes overall
• Works Cited

Essay 5 is an opportunity to utilize research to enhance your argument. You may consider using the topic for Essay 3, the Op-Ed, as a place to start; however, this is not required. You may start with a brand new topic. Consider controversial issues you have learned about or are currently thinking about or living through.  Select a controversial issue or problem you are passionate about, and compose a paper which fully explores the complications of this topic. This can be either informative or persuasive, but it must utilize three appropriate and credible sources. The research needs to enhance the argument you are making.  
If you choose to start with your Essay 3, then please keep in mind that Essay 5 is more than just inserting research– you will need to integrate the research and then your analysis would need to consider how the research adds to your argument.
The three credible sources need to be properly integrated in your essay. Include a variety of summarized, paraphrased, and direct quotations. Remember to consider the counter argument as you develop a full essay. It is critical that you provide proper in-text citations as well as a properly formatted Works Cited page.  Without properly citing your research, you will commit plagiarism which will result in a 0 for the essay.
The final draft should be 3 pages, the Works Cited page will be the fourth page, double spaced, size 12 font, MLA format.

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Complete requirements 4 through 10 of the Jane’s Skateboards for the second milestone of the course project.  You will use the file you completed in milestone one.  Make sure you updated the file if you received feedback from your instructor about any errors you might have in your milestone one submission.
You will use the Course Project Template Jane’s Skateboards. 
Save your file as “LastnameFirstinitial-ACCT105-M2.”
Submit your work by midnight ET on Day 7 (Sunday).
Your homework exercises/problems will be evaluated according to the following Homework Problems Grading:
**NOTE: Please make sure you verify the number of tabs in the Excel template so you do not miss any requirements.

A. Assignment Overview
Total 100 Points
Be sure to review all the instructions and details before beginning.
Read all directions. If you are unclear about a particular portion, please ask for clarification as soon as possible.
What is your final assignment?
For this class, you are required to write either an essay or book review of our course book, A Different Mirror (2008).
Your book review should be at least 1,150 words. Please look at the final lecture to comprehend what goes in a book review. I highly recommend that contact me before the weekend if you are having trouble with the assignment. I will be unavailable to reply to messages during the final weekend. *No external sources. Base your response on the author’s conversation in the assigned book and, as an add-on, you can tie in lectures, multimedia, and your own personal experiences, stories, and examples.
B. Essay Guidelines (60 Points)
Your essay should be 1,150+ words in length. There is three (3) dimensions used to evaluate this assignment. Combined, all three elements add up to 100 points. Documentation (30 points): the topics discussed in your essay are supported by sources in this course by using page citations.
Structure (40 points): the technical/organizational requirements for your final exam.
Elements (30 points): the understanding and ability to academically apply course curriculum effectively in writing.
This is an academic course which means all responses are graded based on academic integrity and structure. Please remember to cite and substantiate your claims/argument with book/page or lecture references.
Evaluative Dimension #1: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTATION (30 points)
In your essay or book review, I ask you to make sure to discuss and analyze the histories, identities, and experiences that make up American History based on the book. The groups to be included are Asian Americans, African Americans, European Americans, Mexican Americans, and Native Americans. Leaving out one or more groups may result in a grade deduction.
My hope is that you’ll entertain a broad range of topics, issues, concepts, and groups in your book review. To ensure you are discussing relevant topics discussed by Takaki in your essay, here is a list of prompts that you will want to consider (but not required) as you outline your book review.*
Define and discuss race and ethnicity.
Describe how indigenous and Native American culture and identity under European colonialism.
Describe and discuss the African Americans experience.
Discuss Takaki’s concept of El Norte and the Mexican American experience.
Discuss World War II and it’s dilemmas, with Japanese-Americans and African-Americans.
Describe and discuss the role of ethnicity or race in shaping Euro-American identity.
[OPTIONAL] Define and discuss Takaki’s notion of “We Will All Be Minorities.
*I would like you incorporate responses to at least four (4) of the prompts/questions above to ensure the scope of your review is broad enough to include multiple histories that make up American History.
Evaluative Dimension #2:
STRUCTURE & ORO (40 points)
Paragraph 1 (5 points)
Introduction / Thesis
Set the stage in one paragraph. Introduce your reason(s) for selecting the quotes and topics you will present and analyze as part of your book review. Based on your selected quotes, what is your argument/concluding analysis about the history, identity, and experience of ethnic groups in America? Your thesis statement should answer “Based on the book by Takaki, what is your main takeaway about American History?”
Summary of Content (10 points)
Brief summary of the key points of each chapter or group of chapters is required. Paraphrase the information, but use a short quote when appropriate.
Analysis and Evaluation of Content (20 points)
The core of your essay or book review – the thing that makes it your own – is the analysis and evaluation. This section should be organized into paragraphs that deal with single aspects of your argument. You do not necessarily need to work chronologically through the book as you discuss it. Given the argument you want to make, you can organize your paragraphs more usefully by themes, methods, or other elements of the book.
Conclusion (5 points)
Sum up or restate your thesis or make the final judgment regarding the book. You may find it more effective to write two paragraphs in order to balance the book’s strengths and weaknesses in order to unify your evaluation.
Evaluative Dimension #3:
ELEMENTS (30 PTS)
The elements below represent the second dimension I will be grading as part of your Final Exam. Your academic paper will be evaluated on your ability to achieve each element effectively. Your final submission should offer high quality writing that is both clear and substantive. Definitive Quotes (10 points)
The quotes you select should support your thesis statement (“Based on the book by Takaki, what is your main takeaway about American History?”). Never let quotes stand on their own—explain them. There is one skill for picking out relevant quotes from a text, and another skill involved in understanding what it says. For each you will present and analyze it. Be sure to pick quotes throughout the books and incorporate the different perspective of authors on the same thing. See this short guide to quote analysisLinks to an external site. by UC Berkeley.
Thesis Statement (5 points)
Your essay’s thesis statement is a sentence that answers the question, “Based on the book by Takaki, what is your main takeaway about American History?” Your thesis needs to be stated upfront, usually at the end of the introduction. Your introduction should fit the body of your essay. The thesis ought to tell your reader exactly what you will be arguing in your paper. In addition, it ought to give the reader some hint about why you’re going to argue that way.
Academic Coherence (5 points)
The organization of the essay or book review is clear and academically cited. The essay is organized according to the narrative arguments made by the experts/authors used for this class. Throughout the body, the essay introduces and discusses analytic points that best support the thesis. Each paragraph is unified around a clear main point. Paragraphs each highlight a point in your argument and avoid unrelated topics. Quotations are punctuated correctly and integrated well into the essay to narratively support your thesis.
Course Concepts (10 points)
This course has introduced you to a new way to think that includes how to makes sense of issues around American identity and experience based on historical evidence in order to improve your objective understanding of U.S. history. Analysis is different than opinion or commentary. Opinion is strictly what you think. Evidence or education is not required. Commentary is an elaborated form of informed opinion. Depends if it is an expert or layperson, a commentary may imply accepted known facts in its general argument. Unlike the opinions or commentaries, analysis considers the evidence at hand and draws meaning from it using theoretical concepts and frameworks. In your final exam, your writing needs to demonstrate your ability to apply course concepts in your quote analysis. In other words, use concepts discussed in class to analyze quotes and create a strong argument.
C. Discussion Prompt
MAIN PROMPT
Write an essay or book review of our course book, A Different Mirror (2008).
Your essay or book review must address at least the below prompts according to (1) Professor Ronald Takaki as explained in A Different Mirror; (2) lectures given by Professor Francisco Fuentes; and, (3) course multimedia.
Define and discuss race and ethnicity.
Describe how indigenous and Native American culture and identity under European colonialism.
Describe and discuss the African Americans experience.
Discuss Takaki’s concept of El Norte and the Mexican American experience.
Discuss World War II and it’s dilemmas, with Japanese-Americans and African-Americans.
Describe and discuss the role of ethnicity or race in shaping Euro-American identity.
[OPTIONAL] Define and discuss Takaki’s notion of “We Will All Be Minorities.
D. Resources
TUTORIALS
Tutorial on “How to write an academic book review”
Tutorial on “How to write an academic essay”
Tutorial on MLA style guide (citations and examples)
Tutorial on APA style guide (citations and examples)
GRADING Curious to know what an ‘A’ paper looks like?
I’d like to take a moment right now to describe in general terms the way I will read and interpret your final exam. I’ve laid out my remarks concerning letter grades below in order to give you a better sense of the impression and quality behind an academic essay.
You wrote an “A” Book Review when …
Book review offers a high quality of writing, organization, and precision. The mechanics are perfect in grammar, spelling and punctuation, reflecting time and thought put into the work, so that it is a seamless reading experience. Clearly justified and very easy to follow, so that the reader is left in no doubt as to why the structure proceeds as it does. Ambitious, perceptive, and offer interesting, even complex ideas. The discussion or presentation enhances, rather than just repeats, the reader’s and writer’s knowledge. The paper does not just rehash the readings, there is a context for all the ideas; someone from outside the class would be enriched, not confused, by reading the paper. The discussion or presentation enhances, rather than just repeats, the reader’s and writer’s knowledge. The paper does not just rehash the readings, there is a context for all the ideas; someone from outside the class would be enriched, not confused, by reading the paper.
You wrote a “B” Book Review when …
Writing does not achieve the complexity or precision of a book review but thoroughly achieves its aims. Ideas are solid and their organization is understandable, even if some patches require more analysis and/or synthesis. The language is generally clear and precise but occasionally not, with a mechanical error or two on every page. There may be too little structure or explanation of where the author is coming from. The context for the evidence may not be sufficiently explored, so that I have to make some of the connections that the writer should have made clear for me. This is a solid work whose presentation, execution and ideas may be well done but at times falls back on vaguer statement, or doesn’t follow lines of thought as far as possible.
You wrote a “C” Book Review when …
The book review doesn’t move forward but rather repeats its main points, or it may touch upon many (not well related) ideas without exploring any of them in sufficient depth. Punctuation, spelling, grammar, paragraphing, and transitions may be a problem, with errors on every page that get in the way of reading the content. The paper that is largely summary of the course material, or reiterates the text, but is written without major citations or in-depth analysis. The paper is chiefly a personal reaction to something which is poorly referred to or explained in such a way that it’s difficult to identify what the personal reaction is regarding. Well-written, but not as much intellectual content as needed—more opinion which is unconnected to the class. You gave some thought to but the paper has problems in one of these areas: conception (there’s at least one main idea but main ideas require more clarity); context (confusing); use of evidence (low or often absent—the connections among the ideas and the evidence are not made and/or are presented without sufficient reference to material from the course, or material proving empirical claims of fact, or add up to platitudes or generalizations): language (the sentences are often awkward, dependent on unexplained abstractions, sometimes contradict each other).
You wrote a “D” Book Review or worse when …
Your efforts in this book review fall short of grappling more seriously with key ideas. The paper is extremely problematic in many of the areas: aims, structure, use of evidence, language, etc. The paper does not come close enough to addressing the expectations of the assignment, weekly assignments were not connected and the readings were not interrelated to major points. The paper is shorter than they ought to be to grapple seriously with ideas. The paper is extremely problematic in many of the areas mentioned above: aims, structure, use of evidence, language, etc. The paper doesn’t come close to addressing the expectations of the assignment, and really seems to reveal that the weekly assignments were not connected and the readings were never read.

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Reflect on your own online behavior. Are there any ethical considerations you actively incorporate into your online activities?
Share your insights on what constitutes ethical digital behavior, including respecting others’ privacy, avoiding cyberbullying, and being responsible for your digital footprint.

This essay assignment will require you to perform research and develop an argumentative claim related to the topics we have encountered in the aforementioned text as well as our discussions in class. The purpose of your essay may be to either argue for one side of a specific issue OR present a solution to a problem that you define as being pertinent to this unit’s theme. It will be up to you to create your own central question and develop a thesis.
Topic I chose to write about:
– Consider the issue of working and living conditions within California’s prisons. Is there a need for improvement in any one aspect of prison life? Are there methods of punishment that should be reconsidered, reformed, or removed? Do labor rights apply within prison walls, and can you focus on one particular issue related to prison labor?
– must be a minimum of 2,000 words (does not include the header or works cited page).
• incorporate a minimum of seven (7) outside sources, four (4) of which much be
scholarly in nature (from research in EBSCO Host, Academic Search Premier, JSTOR,
or the BC eBook catalog)
• use MLA formatting with proper in-text citations and a Works Cited page.
• be written in a tone appropriate for an academic essay, avoiding use of the first person voice and any informal language usage such as slang or text-speak

Paper Two: Requirements and Rubric  
The point of our essays is to demonstrate an understanding of coursework that students exemplify by using class readings, videos, and lecture concepts in MLA Classical Argument Format, adding personal experience to help connect to and sway the audience, and using the ECC Library Database to incorporate credible, scholarly research into the class concepts learned. No outside research. 
Make sure you understand how this will be graded in Rubric below!
At ENGL 1C  level, get feedback at the Writing CenterLinks to an external site., as this is “our test” to see if students read through the review Lectures on essay writing, skills that they should have achieved in Composition, which is the course before this one. 😊 The Refutation is also the new component of this class, which is required. 
Upload here as a doc file, on-time, so it can promptly go through scanning. Be sure you check that it uploaded. Remember, this and all assignments are also scanned for AI. 
ENGL Required Essay #2: Our World
Pick one of the prompts (below) and argue directly with your thesis and your entire paper.
Support to be used from directly quoting class sources, the ECC Library Database, and then your direct personal experiences. No outside research. 
Fully analyze and explain quotes/support.
Be sure to create a new, original essay that includes ideas and terms we have studied. No generalized papers will be accepted. Adhere to what we have studied. Our essays should be a reflection of what we learned, the database, and your personal experience. 
___________________________________________
Essay Prompt Choices (pick one):
What have you seen or experienced that indicates whether we are living in  dystopian times, or not? Pick one side. Include your own experiences. 
Argue how sublime experience is possible by how you personally tap into the sublime, or reach a sublime state.
__________________________________________
Important Requirements:
MLA Format: remember to format your name, class, date, title, etc. Your last name and page number must be in the upper right-hand corner of all pages. This assignment must be in Times New Roman, and double-spaced throughout; do not skip spaces in-between. Indent new paragraphs. Come up with a creative title that has appropriate cap rules. Review Canvas “Pages” Lectures for complete set-up. To attempt to pass, this assignment is a 5-7-page minimum (cannot be under 5 pages to meet course SLO deemed by the college) in Classical Argument Essay Structure.
Thesis: have a clear, connected thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph. Your thesis must relate to the above assignment and tie together what your entire paper is about. Remember to stick to your thesis statement throughout; do not wander off topic. Make sure that all of your opinions, critical thinking, examples, and quotes/paraphrases relate to the thesis. Remember, a thesis has the main idea and then the comment (why; the body becomes why).
➢ Quote Requirements:
Have at least five different directly quoted sources. You can always have more.
Please cite the author (if not placed within your sentence) and the page number where the quote was found.
Quotes are used to back-up your point, so make sure that they support your thesis/topic sentence.
At least three must be from class material and two from the database (review “Pages” for database). Also, add an abundance of personal examples to make your argument relatable/convincing to your audience. 
A properly formatted Works Cited is required and not part of the page count.
Do your own critical thinking to EXPLAIN the point of your quotes. Do not depend on a quote to analyze an idea for you. Set up quotes appropriately with some power. Do not create “floating quotations.” 
➢ Required MLA Essay Format:
An introductory paragraph with a “hook,” full summary, and end with thesis having the main idea, and the “comment” (why). The reasons why become your body/topic sentences.
You must have directly connected topic sentences to start each body paragraph. Supporting quotes also go in the body only. A refutation paragraph (one paragraph right before conclusion) where you counter those who disagree with your thesis. Be careful to not agree with the opposition. Add expert support for your side.
Create a concluding paragraph that meaningfully ties your argument together and “echoes” your strong points, reinforcing the argument. Do not include new ideas, but you can offer solutions or do “a look to the future.” Create a powerful ending sentence.
See “Pages” on Canvas if you need to review structure again. 
Cohesion: be concise! Sentence order builds to create one overall idea per body paragraph. All sentences also need to relate/connect logically, creating connected, unified ideas. Try using a few transitional words/phrases in-between sentences. Basic skills reminder: we would never start a paragraph with a transition, and we always use a comma after a transition.
Mechanics: grammar, clarity, sentence structure, and punctuation are necessary. Avoid fragments or incomplete sentences, run-ons, etc. Tutoring/The Writing Center are recommended.
IMPORTANT AI/Plagiarism Reminder: Be sure your work is your own. Thanks.
I am in your corner and rooting for you! 😊  See Grading Rubric.
Rubric
Argument Essay Rubric
Argument Essay Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
The introduction has an adequate hook, is fully developed with sufficient background material (no supporting quotes), and ends with an effectively connected thesis statement. The thesis is not oversimplified in idea, yet it is concise in sentence structure. The introduction is both compelling and unified.
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody Paragraphs
Each paragraph starts with a topic sentence that directly links to one of the thesis reasons. The body begins with the strongest idea, containing support also directly connected to topic sentences that back-up the thesis. This discussion is directly tied to the main argument. It is balanced and fully developed. Critical thinking is evident in the body’s argument.
There is an ending Refutation as the last body paragraph that does not agree with the opposite side, but counters it convincingly with expert support.
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
The conclusion ties up all points meaningfully, echoes the thesis statement, and creates a feeling of ending, without introducing new material. It may do a “look to the future” or offer solutions. There is a powerful ending sentence.
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis Statement
The thesis statement is clear and concise. It has the main idea (stance) and the “comment” (why). The essay connects to the thesis overall. It directly answers the prompt. It is not oversimplified. Complexity in idea, cogency, creativity/originality is evident.
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence and Support
Evidence is sufficient, accurate/appropriate, and integrated effectively. Examples are given. Claims are supported; resource material is analyzed/elaborated upon. The critical thinking on the material is effective and compelling. All evidence supports the topic sentences/thesis. The required database, class materials, and personal examples are used. Support is cited correctly.
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics of English
Sentence form, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics are accurate. The essay has strong voice and makes sense overall. The argument effectively comes across. Critical thinking is clear enough to do the job of convincing.
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA
The essay itself, In-text Citations, and Works Cited page are in proper MLA format. Quotes/Paraphrases are correctly documented in MLA format and match the Works Cited entries. Credibility is evident.
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
Total Points: 100
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Mod 1 Assignment
Directions:
Choose one article about a topic of your choice (see the Mod 1 Announcement for more info), preferably an opinionated article from a reputable mainstream news source. Post a link to your article and discuss the following (based on the What is an Argument PPTs  and Exigence, Claims, Reasons, and Evidence PPTs):
Purpose (what is the article/argument trying to accomplish):
Exigence (the problem requiring communication):
Specific Audience (the person or group that needs to hear the argument to make the change):
Context (time, place, genre/publication, and situation of argument):
Constraints (limiting factors of the argument):
Claim (Main Idea of the argument):
Reasons (usually 2 to 4 main points of argument):
Evidence (Grounds/Expert Testimony or Data/Statistical Facts):