Category: Literature

Your third essay requires you to analyze a song of your choosing. You will read the lyrics as poetry to explain the song’s main theme (or themes). Your explanation will serve as the paper’s thesis. The rest of your paper will use a critical analysis of the song’s lyrics as well as its sonic elements to support your interpretation of the song’s main theme.
As you consider the song’s theme, focus on what the song means to you personally. How do its themes and insights apply to you? Why does the song speak to you, and how might it speak to others? Think of this as an opportunity for you to share a song you love with someone else. Why should we love it too? What can it say about our shared experiences as human beings?
Don’t get too bogged down in your personal story, though. You want to spend the bulk of your paper analyzing the song’s lyrics as poetry. Show me that you understand the concepts of analysis we’ve covered in class. You will also need to think about the song’s sonic qualities – that is, the music of it. You can discuss the instrumentation and sound or even the singer’s vocal delivery. You must address at least one non-lyrical aspect of the song in your analysis. Listen to the song over and over as you think about it to get beyond the text.
Requirements
Due: 6/21
Length: 2.5 FULL pages (no more than 4), not including the required Works Cited page
Format: MLA format for both in-text citations and works cited entry. Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spaced, 1” margins.
Tips:
Try to avoid songs with over simplistic lyrics. A song with the refrain, “Tonight we’re gonna party, yeah. Party tonight,” might be your jam, but there’s not much poetry to work with there.
Avoid analyzing the song’s music video. Visual analysis is a fantastic skill to have, but your main objective is to demonstrate an ability to analyze poetry.

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Instructions
ILR260: Final Paper
Purpose
The most common assignment in college classes is the research paper. Research papers tend to fall into two categories—the argumentative and the informational. In this class, we will practice putting together a research paper that is more informational in nature. Its main goal is to practice assembling sources in a way that adequately explores a research question from various sides but does not (necessarily) take a strong stance on the “correct” answer. The paper can lean in certain directions if that is where the scholarly conversation leans, but it is not necessarily trying to persuade the audience of one specific point of view. The point of the paper is to assemble a scholarly conversation around a research question and then synthesize possible answers to the research question.
The ILR course itself takes you through the necessary steps to create this final paper. 
In summary, the steps you will have gone through are as follows:
Identify and narrow a research question.
Find and evaluate sources.
Summarize sources in an annotated bibliography.
Write a rough draft.
Revise a rough draft and proofread.
Task
Compose a 1000-word essay in APA citation style (you may use MLA if you are an English major) that presents and then attempts to answer your research question.
You must use a minimum of five cited sources. Three must be from peer-reviewed academic journals. Popular sources, including magazine articles, newspapers, secondary scholarly summaries of topics, or government or institutional literature may be allowed if deemed appropriate as per the lessons on source evaluation and rhetorical needs of the paper.
Cite your sources on a standard format APA reference page. If you are an English major, MLA will be allowed with permission from instructor.
Submit your essay as a Word document, .pdf file, or a .rtf only. Please do not use Pages or any type of image file.
Topic
You will have the freedom to choose your own topic for this research essay. There are, however, some topics that are not allowed.
Any of the topics from ENG102. To remind you, the current topics from ENG102 are Bail Reform, Homework, Communication in Relationships, Ocean Pollution, The War in Ukraine, Homework (is it necessary), Nursing Burnout, and Self-Driving Cars. Under no circumstances may you choose one of these subjects.
Whatever subject you wrote on for ENG240.
Any paper you wrote for another class at NU or another university.
See a pattern? We want a new paper. It is important to note that the papers you wrote in ENG102 and ENG240 are argumentative in nature, so they would not fit this assignment anyway.
Important Note
Do not use generative AI programs (Chat GPT, Bard, Bing, Blenderbot, etc.) to write this paper. It will be considered academic dishonesty and the paper will receive a failing grade. We have software to detect use of AI programs to generate papers.
My Research question is: How would allowing cannabis use in the military could influence recruitment, retention, job performance, and is it potential for a shift government policy?

please follow the instructions in attachments. you will an attachment for the different theorys. DO NOT USE OUTSIDE SOURCES. I am attaching the link to watch the YouTube video, should be able to copy and paste into browser. I am also attaching the rubric, so you can see how this assignment will be graded.

In Lear, the old man wanted to get rid of all the responsibilities of kingship, all the headaches and worries of being King, but continue to enjoy the privileges. He could not see that his authority was key to his nation’s unity, nor that without his authority and the responsibilities he bore that he was no longer a figure to respect or obey. Thus, after handing them away, his downfall was quick.
A somewhat similar situation occurs in the opening of Macbeth: neither King Duncan nor his advisers are even present at the battlefield, having to ask what has happened from a wounded man. Banquo and especially Macbeth are actively shouldering great responsibility for their Kingdom, winning the battle, and are accounted heroes for their actions. King Duncan employs his authority to praise Macbeth highly and rewards his actions. Not a perfect system, but functional. But then what goes wrong? Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Malcolm, and Macduff are all good choices for detailed analysis, but I wouldn’t try to analyze more than one or two.
Using the definitions of responsibility, authority, and accountability given in the class, analyze the good and bad leadership in Macbeth.

The essay should begin with an introduction to French Modernist poetry, followed by an explanation of the Symbolism movement in France, mentioning key figures like Charles Baudelaire, Stéphane Mallarmé, and Paul Verlaine. It should then analyze how Symbolism influenced the themes, style, and techniques of French Modernist poets, providing specific examples. Additionally, a comparative analysis between Symbolist and Modernist poets, highlighting their similarities and differences, should be included. The conclusion should summarize the key points and emphasize the lasting impact of Symbolism on French Modernist poetry and its relevance today

Edgar Allan Poe’s “Ligeia” is the perfect example of an unreliable narrator. It poses the question: Is the story about a supernatural event or a psychological disturbance? There are so many possibilities as to what has actually happened with the character Ligeia herself since we know she has supposedly died and allowed the narrator to move onto Lady Rowena Trevanion of Tremaine; however, there is the conundrum that Ligeia has been spotted supposedly by Lady Rowena. This is reported to us by this narrator who may be completely and utterly mad (insane).
Ponder the above issue and then develop your answer and submit it with evidence in a Slide (PowerPoint) presentation. You will be expected to have multiple points and support from the text. Be sure to punctuate appropriately when quoting the story. Use MLA format to cite anything from other sources. A minimum of six (6) slides is expected.

Complete and submit Assignment 5: The hidden pattern behind the Invisible Cities. 1) Open the e-text of the Invisible Cities (link among the readings). You will see that the descriptions of the cities are organized around specific themes that recur with a specific pattern. 2) Choose one theme (For example: Cities and memory; or Cities and Desire;  or Cities and signs etc). Read at least 4 city-descriptions belonging to the selected thread 3) In your homework, analyze what these cities have in common, what is the common thread that makes them part of that theme, and explain how that theme is addressed in each of those cities (in terms of vocabulary, images, concepts etc.). In short, make a comparative analysis, trying to highlight differences and similarities. 
https://onlinereadfreenovel.com/italo-calvino/39068-invisible_cities_read.html

You are going to write a research report to address the following research question: 
What are the advantages and disadvantages of problem-based learning and to what extent is it successful as a method of teaching and learning at university?
The report must include the following sections (word counts are a guide and are approximate):
–       Abstract (100 – 150 words)
–       Introduction (350- 400 words)
–       Methodology (300- 400 words)
–       Results (500- 600 words)
–       Discussion/Conclusion (450 – 500 words)
–       References
–       Appendices (if necessary) 
All sections need to be included in the submission of this report otherwise marks will be lost.
The IMRD Report will test the following intended learning outcomes (ILOs):
1.     Research a topic by reading linguistically complex academic texts and critically evaluate their effectiveness.
2.     Synthesise information from two or more academic texts.
3.     Use appropriate language and organisation for audience and purpose when producing academic texts.
4.     Apply feedback and reflections in order to edit work.
Task Instructions
You will conduct secondary research only to complete this task. For this report secondary research involves the search for information from published academic papers on the topic.
You should look back at the materials on the AALL Blackboard site to prepare for this IMRD report which will help you answer the research question.
You will also need to complete the cover sheet with details of your engagement with the feedback. This will contribute to grading of the engagement with feedback and redrafting bullet point (see Task Fulfilmentand Content column on IMRD criteria document).
What to write in the Methodology, Results and Discussion sections?
For the Methodology section you will not need to do any primary research. Instead, you will need to conduct research by finding secondary sources related to the area of problem-based learning n higher education You will write about your research process by comparing, contrasting and synthesising your findings from this research into the existing literature in this area. Outline how and why you selected your sources and what method you will use to synthesise and compare and contrast the literature.  For example, you may wish to refer to a framework you used to evaluate the suitability of the source for this task (such as PROMPT or CRAAP), and a table used to help organise information into themes (e.g. a synthesis matrix)
In the Results section of the IMRD you should present the current literature/research that exists in the field of study (problem-based learning at university) in response to the IMRD research question. You do not need to conduct any primary data yourself as in the first submission of the IMRD Report. The Results section could contain a table or synthesis matrix summarising the key points found in your sources and/or any useful data you found in your sources which will be used to support your key points. 
In the Discussion section you need to outline any limitations or gaps in the literature for further investigation and any implications for the field of study.
Possible sources you might wish to consult:
Burgess, A., Van Diggele, C., Roberts, C. et al. Team-based learning: design, facilitation and participation. BMC Med Educ 20 (Suppl 2), 461 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-02287-y
Ghufron, M.A. and Ermawati, S., 2018. The strengths and weaknesses of cooperative learning and problem-based learning in EFL writing class: Teachers’ and students’ perspectives. International Journal of Instruction, 11(4), pp.657-672. DOI:10.12973/iji.2018.11441a
You will also be expected to include accurate citations and referencing. Please consult a minimum of 5 sources. 
Your sources should be selected from the following: 
·              Relevant academic literature you have read this year 
·              Academically appropriate websites 
·              Articles from journals 
·              Lectures or appropriately academic TED talks
You will need to ensure you evaluate the source to ensure it is suitable for the task. You may wish to use a framework introduced on the IFP course such as PROMPT or CRAAP.
Word Limit: 2,000 total
There is a leeway of 10% more or 10% less on word counts. So, the maximum you can write is 2,200 and the minimum is 1350.
The word limit on unit assessments includes title and subheadings, all the main text including tables and citations. The word limit excludes reference list, appendices, graphs and images, and declarations (i.e. your cover sheet).

Reading Response #4 requires you to respond to one of two short stories we’ve read so far, either Ellison’s “King of the Bingo Game” or Munro’s “Boys and Girls.” Like all Reading Responses this semester, it will consist of two parts: the summary and your reaction. Your summary should adequately (and concisely) provide a precis of the text and not exceed one five-sentence paragraph. It must also include an integrated quotation from the text. After the summary, you will provide a well-developed, thought-out reaction to the text. You may want to consider how it speaks to a previous work (or works) that we have read or simply explore what interests you about the reading. You have a lot of freedom with these reactions. No matter how you choose to respond, strive to offer an original, provocative insight of your own. Do not, in other words, seek assistance from the internet. You are intelligent, thoughtful readers engaging with some of the most profound literature of human history. Demonstrate your own intellectual conversation with these masterworks.
The Reading Response should be between 1.5 and 2 pages, not including the required Works Cited page.

Our first essay requires you to write about two of the dramas we’ve read this semester. “Glaspell’s Trifles” and “Ibsen A Doll House, Act 1 & Act 2.” Below, you’ll find three assignment options. You must choose one of these three prompts and respond in essay form. Each prompt is designed to propel you toward an insightful, clear thesis statement that argues for a debatable claim. You will then need to gather evidence in the form of many specific details – plot points, quotes, character analysis – to support your thesis. Each prompt is also designed to get you thinking creatively about each drama. To do well on this assignment, show me that you have a solid understanding of the plays and the material I’ve gone over in the video lectures. 
Requirements
Due: 6/7
Length: 3 FULL pages (no more than 4), and a Works Cited page
Format: MLA format for both in-text citations and works cited entry. Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spaced, 1” margins.
Research: You should not do any outside research for this essay. I am grading your engagement with the texts.
AI Assistance: Any use of AI for this assignment is prohibited. This includes ChatGPT for “outlining” or “brainstorming,” and Grammerly for sentence level editing.
Essay Prompts Options
1. All the plays we’ve read say something about love and relationships, so it would be useful to consider how love operates in these plays. This prompt asks you to consider what two of these plays say about love and/or relationships and how you see these ideas play out in our contemporary culture of 2024. You might want to consider questions like, where do we get our ideas of “true love”? Are these plays good models for love? Are they too critical of love? Use plenty of specific details, quotes, and insights from both plays to support your answer.
2. It’s helpful to put works of literature “in conversation” with one another. It’s also possible to use your own creativity to reach some interesting literary interpretations. With that in mind, consider one of the following questions. (1) What advice would Nora Helmer give to Minnie Foster? (2) What advice would Minnie Foster give to Nora Helmer? Keep in mind, “advice” can be about many things. Fully explain your answer by telling us how you arrived at your answer, the implications of your advice, and/or what you think the advisee would do with the advice. Use plenty of specific details, quotes, and insights from both plays to support your answer.
3. A Doll House was written in 1879. Susan Glaspell’s Trifles is a little closer to us at 1916, while our ten-minute plays are chronologically the most contemporary to us. Despite the aged dates of composition, which one of the four plays we’ve read this semester strikes you as the most thematically contemporary? Which one best speaks to the theater going audience in 2024? Which would has the greatest resonance for us today? To help explain your answer, you need to identify the play that seems the least likely to resonate with an audience. Hint: Get beyond mere comprehension for the audience and think about the plays’ thematic meanings. Use plenty of specific details, quotes, and insights from both plays to support your answer.