Research Questions and ObjectivesCritical review of literature relevant to their topic. This is a review of academic sources. Students examine their research questions through the literature review and comparative analysis of perspectives. What do you want to find out (referenced to academic literature), with whom and where?Why did you choose this area for research (referenced to literature)?How/why is your proposed academic enquiry important...
Chapter 1 A Most Terrible SeaAt six in the morning I was awaked by a great shock, and a confused noise of the men on deck. I ran up, thinking some ship had run afoul of us, for by my own reckoning, and that of every other person in the ship, we were at least thirty-five leagues distant from land; but, before I could reach the quarter-deck, the ship gave a great stroke upon the ground, and the sea broke over her. Just after this I c...
Body of the PaperThis project will give you an opportunity to become familiar with a culture other than your own. During this project you will venture outside of the textbook and your comfort zone by exposing you to cultures you would not have otherwise been exposed to. 1. Choose your culture. Choose a culture you are interested in learning more about over the course of this semester. Do not choose a culture to which you b...
Assignment OverviewRhetorical Analysis Essay (15%) I recommend you print this document but delete the articles you are not working on. First deadline – March 9 before midnight MST (Feedback will be provided only if instructions have been followed and the student has been in regular attendance) Second deadline – March 16 before midnight MST (If you choose due date #2, there is no grade penalty but no ...
Directly Stated QuestionsRead the attached article on food insecurity and the related infographic and answer the questions below. Answers should be expressed in full sentences and in your own words. Directly Stated Questions1. According to 2017/2018 data given in the infographic, how many households experienced food insecurity? (1 mark)2. With respect to food security, which is the safest province to live in? (1 mark)3. The author of the infog...
Assignment #2 Requirements:Assignment # 2 Requirements: Write a 5-paragraph essay within 400-450 words about your future academic and professional goals. Try to answer as many questions as possible from below in three of your body paragraphs; however, indicate your focus in each of your topic sentences of that particular paragraph. If you reach your goals, what will happen? How will you reward yourself after achieving your goals? Mention it ...
Paraphrase the storyRead story on the bottom then answer questions. Paraphrase the story To show the different stances when it comes to the topic of springtime amongst these two ladies. Mariah expresses joy and nostalgia regarding the topic of springtime, while Lucy reminisces and is disgusted at the fact of spring. Lucy’s values. Mariah’s values. What is a thesis(claim) that you can make about the conflict...
Culture and holiday foodsReprinted with permission from The Washington Post Writers Group. Do all members of an ethnic group have the same tastes, eat the same foods, and enjoy the same music? Esther Cepeda, a nationally syndicated columnist with The Washington Post and self-described “picky eater,” uses herself as an example as she discusses holiday foods, cultural identity, and the American melting pot. 1. It was li...
Objectives of the AssignmentObjectives: Students will continue to sharpen their understandings of literary interpretation and composition by exploring key elements of 2 short stories of their choice, at least one of which we have explored in 103. Students will strengthen their own interpretation of their texts by engaging with 2-4 secondary sources (peer-reviewed studies about their chosen texts, written by literary scholars). Each essay must...
The article Pass on Grass Is grass-fed beef better for the environment? by Brian PalmerFor my project, I am writing about the ethical concerns related to people eating meat, focusing on the following thesis statement: For ethical and environmental reasons, people should limit their beef consumption, and the beef that they do eat should be humanely raised, locally sourced, and grass-fed. In completing my research, I found the article “P...
Description of the technology being addressedIdentify a current news or magazine article related to computer science or software engineering dealing with contemporary issues such as hacking, security, encryption, individual privacy, electronic espionage, or other relevant but similar topics. These articles could be on internet issues from a global or local basis; about the emerging and common use of drones or about the risk versus the opportun...
PurposeWriting project 1: Literary elements Select one or two works written by any author in volume c of your textbook and discuss his/her writing in the context of at least three literary elements (see list and links below). Please be sure to maintain a formal/ objective tone throughout and include direct quotations from the work(s) for support. To guide your audience to a place of deeper understanding of how the literary elements ...
Requirements for the Essay AssignmentIn essay form, analyze a central theme you have identified in Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie’s novel Purple Hibiscus. The argument you develop must be original and should be supported throughout with evidence from the primary text. In addition, for this assignment you are required to consult two secondary academic sources. These sources must be available in our library collection (physical or e...
Ironic parallels between charactersThere are four general categories for the topics (character, imagery, directing [of play]), each of which has options. Choose ONE of these options. I. Ironic parallels between characters: develop an essay in which you analyze moments in the play when, counter-intuitively, two characters are set in ironic parallel – often two characters who are very different, if not outright opposed: e.g., Shylock and An...
Body Paragraph 1Over the weeks, you have read three articles that discuss artificial intelligence – “Artificial Intelligence: Overview,” “Point: Artificial Intelligence is the Way of the Future,” and “Counterpoint: Artificial Intelligence Must Be Built for the Public Good.” In these articles, you have learned about some of the important elements of the debate about artificial intelligence (AI), and...