Category: English

Interpretive Discussion: Packet 2 How Do Communities Hold Themselves Together? Discussion Prompt As communities grow, religious traditions often develop laws, rituals, and ethical expectations that regulate behavior and reinforce collective identity. Choose one text from Packet 2 that addresses law, ritual, or communal responsibility. Focus on: How the text shapes behavior What kind of social…

Who We Are: Student Introductions Due to Canvas 3/4 by 11:59 pm. To introduce ourselves and begin building our class community, please create a discussion post in which you share a reflection about who you are and your thoughts on feminism and gender studies. Your initial post should be about 300-400 words (roughly one page,…

feel free to choose any research u would like Step 1: Read. You should first read pages 484-485 in Chapter 21 of your textbook (starting from the section “Narrow Your Topic”). Use this section of the textbook to understand the work you’ve already done to gather background information and why it’s important to narrow your…

1. Clear Research Question Your question must be arguable (not yes/no) It should connect to at least one stimulus source from the exam It should focus on a real-world issue Example structure: To what extent does ___ affect ___ in ___? 2. Introduction Paragraph Include: Hook interesting fact, statistic, or short background Context explain the…

7 paragraph argumentative essay defining the ideal role of the citizen in a 21st century democracy. An independent document that uses the facts, logic,and key elements of the debate as your primary intellectual resources. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS Essay must follow this specific 7 paragraph trajectory 1 Introduction Define the democratic Paradox. End with a clear debatable…

Literacy Narrative Synthesis Bottom line: For this synthesis essay, you will draw from at least three literacy narratives to construct a coherent argument. Requirements How long should it be? 800-1,000 words not including works cited or front matter (name, class, title, etc). What will I write about? You will synthesize at least three literacy narratives…

Share your topic and your specific research question (already approved). Include a hypothesis about what you expect to find, as well as a statement of significance (why this research matters). Also, address the target audience for this new knowledge. Who would be able to use the information you find? Other students? Faculty? Administrators? Why/how? This…

Prompt Write a 2,000-3,000 word essay that presents and develops a cohesive argument about at least one element from A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine. Elements include: character, setting, plot structure, point of view, motif/theme, or concept. You may write about more than one element (e.g. if you write about a theme, you will…

What You Will Do Select a Song Choose a song with substantive lyrics that allow for analytical depth. The song must be appropriate for academic discussion and approved by the instructor. Develop an Arguable Thesis Your thesis should make a specific claim about how the song works rhetorically. Example structure: In [Song Title], [Artist] uses…

Instructions Step 1: Choose and Review Research Sources Review the articles below, which are all about misinformation, disinformation, and critical thinking. Choose 13 to serve as your source material for this assignment. Step 2: Select Three Analytical Strategies Choose three of the six analytical strategies listed below, for a total of three paragraphs. Analogy: Making…