Category: English

At one point in Ugly, Alice concludes that “ugliness in a man doesn’t matter, much. Ugliness in a woman is her life (17).” Working closely with the stories, write a comparative analysis that explores the validity of this claim. Consider the following: Who wields power in the stories? How do Alymer and Yardboro objectify their female counterparts? How do Georgiana and Alice respond? Why do you think they come to regard themselves as ugly? Can beauty/ugliness be internalized? What role does power play in the construction of beauty/ugliness? As you develop, remember to write for an imaginary reader who may not be familiar with the stories. Guide your reader. Create a controlling idea, or thesis, in the opening, then connect to your thesis as you develop the body. Engage closely with the stories. Look for opportunities to create connections between them. Support your response with carefully chosen quotes. Weave the quotes into the structure of your sentences with signal phrases. Length: 4-6 pages

Final Exam
Ground Rules:
I’m not looking for an official answer. Not an authoritative answer. Instead, your honest answer. Internet language receives 0 points. Hence, No outside research is warranted. All concepts in this exam can be found in our Module documents, our assigned readings, or classroom discussions.
Remember: Do not offer general, conceptual explanations. No filler explanations. Filler explanations earn 0 points. E.g., Do not explain the sublime to me. I already know what it means. Instead, apply your knowledge of the sublime to your answers.
Hence, write brief paragraphs. A paragraph is about half a page, double spaced. Make your point and move on. There is much to do.
The Sublime in Literature and Art
What example of the sublime did I give in class, which I claimed satisfies both of Kant’s sublime subcategories? (The mathematical and the dynamic sublime). Explain how this example satisfies both subcategories of the sublime—that is, explain from your experience or from your imagination of experiencing this example. (One paragraph, 5 pts.)
In what way(s) was the Dallas solar eclipse a sublime experience? (One paragraph, 5 pts.)
What do you find admirable in this passage from Nature by Emerson? Use the criteria in the Vital Reading doctrine. Cite specific phrasings below to make your case. (One paragraph, 5 points)
“To GO into solitude, a man needs to retire as much from his chamber as from society. I am not solitary whilst I read and write, though nobody is with me. But if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars. The rays that come from those heavenly worlds will separate between him and what he touches. One might think the atmosphere was made transparent with this design, to give man, in the heavenly bodies, the perpetual presence of the sublime. Seen in the streets of cities, how great they are! If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sublime or Picturesque?
(A) Of the two paintings below, which is classically sublime and which picturesque? Why so?
(B) Identify at least one element or aspect in each painting that you could argue suggests the opposite of the dominant reading (sublime/pictorial). Explain the exception(s) you find. (Two paragraphs, for (A) and (B); 5 pts. each, 10 points total)
Sanford Robinson Gifford, The Wilderness, 1860, o/c, Toledo Museum of Art
Sanford Robinson Gifford, The Wilderness, 1860, o/c, Toledo Museum of Art
Albert Bierstadt, The Hetch Hetchy Valley, California, late 19th c.
Albert Bierstadt, The Hetch Hetchy Valley, California, late 19th c.
The Transcendental
Anna Julia Cooper
How would you interpret this passage as transcendentalist? (One paragraph, 5 points)
“Is it true that the exponents of woman’s advancement, the leaders in woman’s thought, the preachers and teachers of all woman’s reforms, can teach this nation to be courteous, to be pitiful, having compassion one of another, not rendering evil for inoffensiveness, and railing in proportion to the improbability of being struck back; but contrariwise, being all of one mind, to love as brethren?” –Anna Julia Cooper
Song of Myself
Identify at least two ways in which Whitman signals his transcendental disposition in these opening lines from Leaves of Grass. Cite the phrases in the poem you use for evidence. (5 points)
I celebrate myself,
And what I assume you shall assume,
For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul,
I lean and loafe at my ease . . . . observing a spear of summer grass. – Walt Whitman
Portrait Gallery
(A) Who are these women? (B) What book are they known for? (C) Why are they photographed with books? (I.e., when contemporary men are not photographed with books.) What is the political, social difference, in your opinion? (Two brief paragraphs, 10 points)
Margaret Fuller and Anna Julia Cooper
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull was not a transcendentalist. Yet, how would you imagine a transcendentalist sympathizing with his statement below? What resonance can you point to? Be specific. Cite specific phrasing for your argument. (One paragraph, 5 points)
“White men like to dig in the ground for their food. My people prefer to hunt the buffalo… White men like to stay in one place. My people want to move their tepees here and there to different hunting grounds. The life of white men is slavery. They are prisoners in their towns or farms. The life my people want is freedom.” — Sitting Bull
Vital Reading
W. E. B. Du Bois Perform (a) a “vital reading” of this passage by Du Bois, OR, (b) a contextual reading—i.e., What does this passage exemplify in Du Bois’s essay, “Strivings”? It appears at the bottom of p. 195. (One paragraph, 5points)
“The innate love of harmony and beauty that set the ruder souls of his people a-dancing, a-singing, and a-laughing raised but confusion and doubt in the soul of the black artist; for the beauty revealed to him was the soul-beauty of a race which his larger audience despised, and he could not articulate the message of another people.”
— W. E. B. Du Bois
Portrait Gallery
(A) Who are these men? (B) What are they known for? (C) What effect (significance) did they have on American history? (Beyond any single event.) (D) Interpret the difference between their portraits: How do their portraits convey what they stood for? (One page, 10 points)
Portrait Gallery
Perform a “vital reading” of the following passage by Frederick Douglass, from “We Have Decided to Stay” (1848), p. 22. (One paragraph, 5 points)
“Sir, I would like to bring more vividly to before this audience, the wrongs of my down-trodden countrymen. I have no disposition to look at this matter in any sentimental light, but to bring before you stern facts, and keep forever before the American people the damning and disgraceful fact, that three millions of people are in chains to-day that while we are here speaking in their behalf, saying noble words and doing noble deeds, they are under the yoke, smarting beneath the lash, sundered from each other, trafficked in and brutally treated; and that the American nation, to keep them in their present condition, stands ready with its ten thousand bayonets, to plunge them into their hearts. If they attempt to strike for their freedom, I want every man north of Mason and Dixons line, whenever they attend an Anti-Slavery meeting, to remember that it is the Northern area that does this that you are not only guilty of withholding your influence, but that you are the positive enemies of the slave, the positive holders of the slave, and that in your right arm rests the physical power that keeps him under the yoke.”
— Frederick Douglass
Lydia Maria Child
What is the vital lesson of this passage from Lydia Maria Child’s 1843 letter, “Woman’s Rights”? (p. 186) Cite evidentiary phrasings for your claim. (One paragraph, 5 points) “This sort of politeness to women is what men call gallantry; an odious word to every sensible woman, because she sees that it is merely the flimsy veil which foppery throws over sensuality, to conceal its grossness. So far is it from indicating sincere esteem and affection for women, that the profligacy of a nation may, in general, be fairly measured by its gallantry. This taking away rights, and condescending to grant privileges, is an old trick of the physical force principle; and with the immense majority, who only look on the surface of things, this mask effectually disguises an ugliness, which would otherwise be abhorred. The most inveterate slaveholders are probably those who take most pride in dressing their household servants handsomely, and who would be most ashamed to have the name of being unnecessarily cruel. And profligates, who form the lowest and most sensual estimate of women, are the very ones to treat them with an excess of outward deference.”
— Lydia Maria Child
What’s Going On?
What’s going on in this cartoon? Frederick Douglass discusses this in “We Have Decided to Stay” (pp. 20–21). Describe at least two historical events depicted in this cartoon that were of concern to 19th-century transcendentalists. (One paragraph, 5 points)
Richard Doyle, The Land of Liberty, 1847, for Punch Magazine, London, EnglandRichard Doyle, The Land of Liberty, 1847, for Punch Magazine, London, England
Education
How do you understand the difference between Experience and Learning, as presented in our class, not in any general sense. Provide an example from our class. (5 points)
Reflection Question
Read this passage from Sarah Moore Geimké’s 1837 letter, “On the Condition of Women in the United States” (p. 48). “In most families, it is considered a matter of far more consequence to call a girl off from making a pie, or a pudding, than to interrupt her whilst engaged in her studies. This mode of training necessarily exalts, in their view, the animal above the intellectual and spiritual nature, and teaches women to regard themselves as a kind of machinery, necessary to keep the domestic engine in order, but of little value as the intelligent companions of men.”
— Sarah Moore Geimké
How does Grimké’s metaphor about ‘machinery keeping the domestic engine running,’ in contrast to ‘intelligent companionship,’ echo or complement our classroom discussions about education vs. learning? Optional Wry Question: What puddings, if any, do you see yourself making in your imagined future? (One paragraph, 5 points) The End

Instructions
Using the guidelines provided, create a formal, formatted Critical Analysis.  
Ryan Joy’s The Right to Preach on a College Campus 
Remember to critically analyze the essay itself; not just
the essay topic. This is a commentary on HOW the author
does what he does (analysis), not just WHAT he does
(synopsis). Direct quotes and textual evidence MUST be
included to support comments/thoughts.
more information in PDF

English 1B
Essay #3 Many argue that certain conditions should or should not exist. For your third formal essay, choose an approved topic from the Opposing Viewpoints Database, and write a thesis driven essay that argues for or against a specific policy. What should or should not, must or must not, ought to, or ought notbe instituted as a solution or resolution to a problem. Frame your policy argument around existing or proposed policies that you identify in your research articles. Identify a problem, and make a case for how your policy will resolve or diminish that problem. You must include at least five credible sources. At least one of your sources should examine an opposing viewpoint on your topic. Make sure your sources are credible. Remember, policy claims call for analysis of both fact and value. Your thesis should include expressions such as: should, must, ought to, should not, must not, or ought not. Don’t forget to incorporate ethos, logos, and pathos into your argument. You should also discuss any myths or assumptions that often used to argue the opposing viewpoint. Concede or refute these myths and/or assumptions to strengthen your position. You may use the sample essay from the Lecture Notes,“Organ Donations: A Life Saving Gift,” as a template for setting up your own essay (we will be reviewing this in our lecture notes). The position/policy is clear and arguable
The case is fully developed with reasons and evidence (supported by credible research) Opposing positions are clearly defined in terms of claims and real interests
The essay identifies and examines specific areas of agreement and disagreement
Supporting evidence is relevant and accurate
The essay employs, and/or discusses an ethical/moral appeal relevant to the policy under discussion
The essay includes at least five well-integrated and credible sources
Reasoned thinking is convincing and consistent with evidence presented
There are consistent and respectful representations of opposing perspectives
Sentence form varies and essay demonstrates an effective persuasive tone and word choice
The essay demonstrates correct use of MLA standards and errors do not distract or impede clarity or understanding of the essay.

Write a paper on the social problem of charter school in the Kansas City Area leading to an increase of segregation in schools. I have 1 source already that I would like for you to use.
Informative Report
This unit synthesizes and extends the research, analysis, and writing skills that you have been practicing throughout the semester. You will investigate a social problem, issue, or phenomenon related to race and ethnicity in the United States. Your purpose will be to inform a reader – a public official – who will find your research significant, interesting, and satisfying. By researching the causes and consequences of this issue, you allow your reader to understand the historical and institutional reasons for why this problem persists and better appreciate the consequences of the problem.
Your Informative Report will be 5–8 double-spaced pages and will be delivered, as many formal reports are, in extended memo format. You will need to address a public official, who should also have something at stake in the social problem that you are investigating. You must incorporate at least five credible sources that you find through independent research.
The purpose of an informative report is to synthesize information from several sources and present it in an informative and readable fashion. This type of writing is common in diverse settings, including businesses, non-profits, and governmental organizations. For example, Congress has an entire department, the Congressional Research Service (CRS), that it directs to gather knowledge prior to informational and policy-related hearings as well as when requested by individual representatives and senators.
Here is the first of many research tips in this unit: CRS reports are public information available to you through the library and are an excellent source of information for your own report. In rough terms, you will be doing exactly what the CRS does when directed to research a topic. You will assemble the best available sources and information. You will objectively summarize those sources and that information. Then you will synthesize your research and summaries into a single report containing what you have learned. As we work on developing strong research practices, we will discuss how to choose the best sources and how to provide the best, most reliable evidence to your audience.

Download and complete the HeLa Citation and fill in specific quotes that will support your argument. Hint: use the index in the back of the book as a guide to locate the exact page numbers. 
Locate specific passages and write them out.
Be sure to include a page number.  Then, decide if you plan on quoting the HeLa citation directly (word for word in quotation marks), or if you plan on summarizing or paraphrasing it.   Explain how the quote will be used to support your claim/thesis.
I have attached my draft and scanned index of the HeLa book. 

Argumentative essay. 
Sources provided in attached file. 1500 words with in text citations. Thesis can be altered as long as it pertains to social emotional learning. MLA 9
format, double spaced. 

Write a 1,500-word essay that presents an argument of fact (the Works Cited does not count toward the word count). Identify a fact that interests you (really, something that actually interests you, not something you probably have already written on, and think will be easy or save you time, those are submitted regularly, are obvious, and even more difficult to receive a grade that represents your abilities as a thinker and scholar). Present a well-researched argument of fact that uses appropriate evidence, specific examples, and clear reason to establish, challenge, and/or correct the fact(s) and perceptions about the fact, as they are known about a specific case. Identify a topic that is interesting that involves a fact or set of facts of which are, to some degree, somewhat contentious or controversial. Analyze the fact(s) and the context surrounding them and the related issues. Write an essay with an argument that supports, or challenges perceptions regarding the fact(s) and clearly announces the significance of the topic (Why does the
topic matter? What does the topic and the relationship of the stakeholders indicates about the related aspect of society?). The essay should have at least three academic sources and primary sources as required.
A research portfolio, including essay outline, ChatGPT material, scholarly essay PDFs, and research questions, must be attached to the assignment through Canvas for the essay to receive credit
^given essay instructions
I also need at least one section of the paper to focus on this topic internationally (No mention of USA) and utilize an article from either Rueters, DW, Euronews, or Associated Press. Use at least one in text citation per paragraph. And remember, this paper is focused on the social and economic benfits of marijuana legalization (i.e. it keeps would-be offenders out of prison, taxes can be imposed, healthier use, elimination of black market, etc.)
Some sources i have already found include:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091743517300488?via%3Dihub
https://www.cato.org/policy-analysis/effect-state-marijuana-legalizations-2021-update#introduction
https://heinonline.org/HOL/Page?collection=journals&handle=hein.journals/bjcl23&id=107&men_tab=srchresults
https://www.dw.com/en/cannabis-in-germany-legalization-with-limits/a-68353166
https://www.euronews.com/health/2024/04/01/germany-legalises-limited-amounts-of-marijuana#:~:text=Germany%20has%20partially%20legalised%20the,home%20and%20cultivate%20three%20plants.

Find a recent news article relevant to this weeks topics. Since this is an introductory anthropology course, the topics should be broad enough that you will have no problem finding articles that qualify. It should be long and “meaty” enough so that you can provide a decent summary of it. The article should be less than two years old and come from one of the following news sources. If you find the article behind a paywall, choose a different article. Or visit the college library–the reference librarian should be able to assist you. New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/section/scienceLinks to an external site.
Science Daily
Newshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/news/fossils_ruins/anthropology/Links to an external site.
Nature Journal News
http://www.nature.com/news/
Links to an external site.
Science News
https://www.sciencemag.org/news
Links to an external site.
Scientific American Magazine
http://www.scientificamerican.com/
Links to an external site.
Smithsonian Magazine http://www.smithsonianmag.com/?no-istLinks to an external site.
Links to an external site.You may also consider looking up key terms on Google Scholar and adjusting the publication year filter. Include a link to the article or copy and paste the web address of the article. Then, in approximately 200-300 words, do the following:
Briefly summarize the article in your own words. What did you find interesting about it?
Explain how the article is relevant to this weeks topic. How does it build off the course material that was provided. Is there any information from your article that your peers could benefit from also knowing?
Submit your write-up at this link by typing in the text box, or by attaching a document.
Be sure to reread your work before submitting to avoid any spelling or grammar errors.

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Instructions
Before beginning this assignment, make sure to watch / read all of the following:
Where art meets activism – BBC Newsnight (5 min)
Searching for Truth (17 min)
The purpose of the response paper is to give you the opportunity to meaningfully engage with the issues presented in each set of videos. As such, they are an opportunity for you to practice your critical thinking skills, demonstrate that you’ve watched the week’s videos, and practice your writing skills—particularly at the sentence level. As such, you should NOT use ChatGPT to assist you with writing this response paper.
I will read and grade your responses, but you will not receive written comments back from me. Responses will be graded as either completed or not completed. So long as they meet the basic assignment requirements, you will receive credit for them. Hastily or sloppily written response papers that don’t meet the basic assignment criteria will not be given credit.
To receive full credit on your response papers be sure to submit this assignment as a MS Word document (.docx format), DO NOT type your submission into the text book.
Your response paper should be divided into section headings corresponding to and titled after each of the required readings/screenings above. Within EACH of the section headings you should:
Share a short quote from that reading/screening that both speaks to the required reading’s central themes and which you found to be compelling, confusing, or frustrating.
Cite your quote using in-text and end-of-text citations in the MLA format. (I will allow you to use ChatGPT to help you with proper MLA formatting for this assignment, but using it in any other way for this particular assignment is forbidden.)
Write a 4-8 sentence response to each of these quotes. You do not need to answer each of the following questions, but you can use them for inspiration and guidance while formulating your response:
What inspired you to choose this quote?
Do you agree to disagree with this quote?
How does this quote challenge your prior understanding of the world?
What is surprising or unsettling about this quote?
What questions does this quote bring up for you?