Category: English

In Part I, you will revise the provisional thesis statement that you generated in the previous unit’s discussion and identify the major and minor premise in your thesis. What is the common ground you believe you share with your audience?
Make sure the thesis is concise (1–2 sentences) and clearly expresses a persuasive argument that offers a solution to a problem in your community. You are welcome to use the three-point thesis format you learned in the Unit 3 readings (solution plus three reasons). As you research your topic in later units, you may decide to eliminate one or two of these reasons. 
In Part II, describe your purpose (what is the problem you want to solve and how do you plan to solve it?), audience (key stakeholders) of your community, and the setting of your community. You will provide details about whom you need to convince to bring about change. As you consider your audience, imagine the small group or the person who can make the desired change. Then, explain your community’s setting. Describe elements of the community that may affect the problem. For instance, if you are addressing the issue of affordable housing in Southern California, you may want to discuss the large population and lack of housing options in this community.
Finally, in Part III, you will evaluate your argument using the three rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos). Aim for a minimum of 5–7 sentences per section. Use complete sentences and offer specific examples.
Be sure to discuss rival hypotheses your proposal might face and how you would address these. You will also need to identify and cite at least one source you will use to support your claims and mention additional research that you may need to conduct. Finally, you will consider rhetorical strategies that you can use to connect with your audience and will identify one logical fallacy that you will want to avoid. See the Unit 3 readings for an overview of several logical fallacies.
While you will be using a chart to complete the assignment, be sure to include a title and references page in APA format and cite any sources in APA style. For more on creating a title page, references page, and citations, review the following PG Writing Center resources:
Formatting an APA Paper and Title Page
APA Common Citations and References
Formatting an APA References Page

Follow Paper #3 Prompt on the Essay Assignment Sheet attached. I have attached the “Belton” reading that you must use for the essay. I have also attached my Paper #2. My professor said that my paper #2 was very good. He also said to “keep replicating” what I did with that essay. Paper #3 is pretty similar to Paper #2 on the assignment sheet, it just has a different film and reading. So please please please make sure that paper #3 is structured and written like my paper #2. I have also attached powerpoints that include correct filmic terminilogy in case you need it. 

1. Read “7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change the Brain” 
2. Respond to the prompt:  Meditation
seems great, but is it for everyone? Are there possible alternatives to
meditation that provide the same kind of brain health, or is nothing as
effective? (i.e. medication, exercise, music, therapy…)
3. Find YOUR OWN supporting article from the same selection of
library databases
Also, remember to make your thesis clear – ‘is there anything that provides the same effects as meditation, like the gym, or medication, or therapy – or does nothing prove to be as successful…’
article: Walton, Alice, G. “7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change the Brain.”  Forbes. February 9, 2015. 

romance fiction
write a 2500 story of romance genre fiction , write sentences on each plot beat. follow the exact instructions below please !
(scene set in London)
scene l – Boy meets girl – the meet – cute sparks between them.
shyness / attempts to read signs of love? (ambiguous)
scene 2- split / cruel circumstances (character flaw)
screen 3 – they meet again by chance (bigger spark)
scene 4 – conflict / misunderstanding – split character flaw of the other person
scene 5 – depression / crying – starts self destructing e.g – overeating etc.
character goes to their best friend for advice and the best friend says to them” go and apologies don’t be an idiot”
they find out their lover is getting married / getting to know someone else so they chase to win their lover back. involves self sacrifice.
and it becomes very complicated so they choose to involve magic & gets / finds a witch doctor that will cast a spell

The three body paragraphs (a minimum of 5–7 sentences each) should describe and analyze each example. You will also connect the example to Linda Flower’s concept of intercultural rhetoric in the Unit 2 Reading. 
In each body paragraph, you will do the following: 
Describe
As you describe each example, think in terms of audience, setting, and purpose. For example, does your professional example take place among your fellow managers (audience) at an IT company (setting)? Is one of the managers arguing for a shift to a four-day work schedule (purpose)? As you explain the persuasive messages, include details that explain what information was exchanged in these communications. Consider using dialogue and description to develop them further.
Analyze
In the analysis portion of your paragraphs, you will provide two reasons why each example was effective. Consider techniques such as tone, word choice, evidence, and examples as you analyze. For instance, did the speaker provide concrete examples of companies successfully implementing a four-day work schedule?
Connect
Finally, connect each example to the Unit 2 readings by explaining how the example demonstrates one concept from Linda Flower’s intercultural rhetoric, such as rival hypotheses, the story-behind-the-story, or options and outcomes. For example, did the manager consider a rival hypothesis, such as the cost of moving to a four-day workweek?
Along with three body paragraphs, open with a brief introductory paragraph (2–4 sentences) to introduce the main point of your reflection. In your final paragraph, conclude your reflection with a brief summary (2–4 sentences) of your points.
Follow APA formatting guidelines for the document. Body paragraphs should use the PIE method — “point, illustrate, explain” — and should be well-developed, cohesive, and edited for clarity and correctness. Include an APA references list. 
Submit your reflection to the Unit 2 Dropbox in a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Use the following chart to help you write your Unit 2 Assignment:
Title Page:
Begin with an APA title page.
Opening:
Paragraph 1
Introduce the main point of your reflection in 2–4 sentences. For a refresher on introductions, see the reading “Introductions and Conclusions.”
Personal example:
Paragraph 2
Describe an example of personal persuasive communication. For instance, this could be a conversation about where to go to dinner with your friends or an email to your partner about adopting a dog. As you describe the example, consider audience, setting, and purpose.
Analyze why the example is effective, providing two reasons. Consider the expectations for personal communication in your field. 
Connect to Linda Flower’s intercultural rhetoric concepts, such as “rival hypotheses.”
Professional example:
Paragraph 3
Describe an example of professional persuasive communication. For instance, this could be an email arguing in favor of a work-from-home policy or a professional conversation with a manager to request a raise. As you describe the example, consider audience, setting, and purpose.
Analyze why the example is effective, providing two reasons. Consider the expectations for professional communication in your field. 
Connect to Linda Flower’s intercultural rhetoric concepts, such as “options and outcomes.”
Academic example:
Paragraph 4
Describe an example of academic communication. For instance, this could be an essay you wrote for a college class on lowering the legal voting age or a discussion post on why students should be required to take a physical education class. As you describe the example, consider audience, setting, and purpose.
Analyze why this example is effective, providing two reasons. Consider the expectations for academic communication at the college level. 
Connect to Linda Flower’s intercultural rhetoric concepts, such as “the story behind the story.”
Closing :
Paragraph 5
Summarize your reflection in 2–4 sentences. For a refresher on conclusions, see the reading “Introductions and Conclusions.”
Reference List
Since you will reference Linda Flower’s intercultural rhetoric concepts, include signal phrases and citations, like this: According to Flower (n.d.), persuasive writing should prioritize “learning rather than winning. . .”
Include a references page with a citation for the reading (see below) and any other sources you use.
Reference list citation for the Unit 2 readings:
Purdue Global. (n.d.). The ethics of persuasive writing. CM220 Unit 2 Readings and Resources. https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/MAPS/CM220/2402A/CM220_U2_Readings.pdf

I already have written the essay and I failed due to not following apa format this is what my teacher said The essay does not follow the APA format. Although there is a title page and references page, the essay lacks in-text citations, which are a vital component of APA. All sources cited on the references page should be cited within the text, and vise versa.
Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources: 
Be sure to review the Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources page on the previous page.
Note: This assignment must be typed and submitted as a digital document. Handwritten submissions will NOT be accepted.
Writing Prompt:
For this assignment, you will write an informative essay regarding the information below.
People have been known to act in extraordinary ways in order to survive.  Write an informative essay that explains the lengths to which people will go in order to survive. Use examples from real life, books, movies, or television to support your essay.
You can use the following document to help understand the writing prompt and plan your essay:
English 12 Essay 4 Informative Writing.pdf 
Essay Length:  2 pages
Sources – 2 websites requiredBe sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing assignment.
Required Components
Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced
Cover Page – include the following information, centered
Title of Assignment
Student Name
Course Name
Essay – follow structure/sample outline explained below
References – written on separate page after the essay using APA Format 
____________________________________________________________________________________________
The purpose of informative writing is to educate a reader about a specific topic. Opinions are not presented in informative writing, instead, the focus is on presenting facts or information. 
Sample Informative Essay Outline
I.  Introduction; Paragraph 1: What is the essay about? (approx. 5 sentences)
First point/idea overview
Second point/idea overview
Third point/idea overview (if necessary)                                                                                                                                                                                     
II. Body Paragraph 2: Topic sentence for first point/idea
Supporting detail #1
Supporting detail #2
Supporting detail #3
III.  Body Paragraph 3: Topic sentence transitioning to second point/idea
Supporting detail #1
Supporting detail #2
Supporting detail #3     
IV.  Body Paragraph 4: Topic sentence transitioning to third point/idea (if necessary)
Supporting detail #1
Supporting detail #2
Supporting detail #3
V.  Concluding Paragraph 5: Analysis/What was the point of the essay? What does the information reveal?
Summary of first point/idea
Summary of second point/idea
Summary of third point/idea   
*** in-text citations must be implemented throughout the essay***
In-text Citations/APA Reference Page
View the following video regarding plagiarism and citing sources in the body of the essay (in-text citations)
https://youtu.be/OsAQOnjk_To?t=3Links to an external site.
When quoting or paraphrasing, in-text citations are formatted in the body of your essay as follows:
(Author, date).
if no author is provided
(Title, date).
Paraphrase example:
Excel High School writing assignments have specific length and source requirements (General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources, 2020).
Direct quote examples:
“Be sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing assignment” (General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources, 2020).
or
General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources states, “Be sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing  assignment.”
References – need to be retrieved from public websites (do not use websites that require usernames/passwords). Wikipedia cannot be listed as one of the sources. 
Use the following citation generator for help formatting your sources.
https://www.scribbr.com/ (Links to an external site.)
click Citation Tools, then choose APA Citation Generator from the drop down menu
Basic APA Website Format:  Author Last Name, First Initial. (Date). Title of the Article/Page. web address
Ex.  Martin, K. (2020). General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources.www.excelhighschool.comLinks to an external site.
If no author is listed, begin with the title and format as follows:
Ex. General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources. (2020). www.excelhighschool.comLinks to an external site.

Attached below is my original personal statement with a copy of the recommended changes given to me by a mentor. If possible, make the necessary changes to include the suggestions. The total paper character count is 5000. I will also include my resume as an additional resource.

Attached is the rubric, instructions, and sample issue analysis essay. Also attached are the sources and the links to the 2 other sources are:
https://www.vox.com/353689/is-tiktok-breaking-young-voters-brains
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/20/tiktok-social-media-regulation/
Thesis: Those who oppose a TikTok ban see a ban as a violation of the
First Amendment rights and their rights of monetization through content
creation. In contrast, those in favor of a TikTok ban see it as a way to bring
about a safer online environment for youth and protecting national and cyber
security from data breaches and manipulation of information.

This essay goes beyond the description of a person, place, thing, or mood as you seek the essence
of a particular item or event. When the reader finishes the paper, he or she should feel as if the
person, place, thing, or mood has taken on a new meaning.
For example, if you describe a person in your paper, the reader should be able to picture that person
clearly in their mind, and KNOW them as if they have truly met and spent time with the person
themselves. If you describe a place, the reader should feel as if they have BEEN there when they
are done. The title of this essay says it all. You MUST saturate it with sensory details.
Under no circumstances should you leave out ANY of five senses. This paper will be graded on how
rich and deep your descriptions are, so pick something you know WELL. I advise NOT choosing a
person, but something you love to DO or a place you have been so many times you don’t need to be
there again to describe it. You can use “I” in this paper, and sometimes it is even appropriate to use
“you” but this is about the ONLY time that is okay. 
2 ½ pages minimum
Standard paper format
All 5 senses must be used
Must be focused on ONE person, place, or thing
While a formal intro with thesis and formal conclusion aren’t appropriate for this type of
paper, you still must lead me in and lead me out in a creative way
People have had the most success with writing about events and places. But you may choose
whatever you wish!  

I have to answer these questions from my perspective:  
DO NOT NEED SOURCES or CITATIONS
1. your thoughts about literacy and  the role it plays in
our lives
2. Had you ever thought about literacy as something that extends beyond
learning to read
and write?
3 Had you ever thought about it at all?  Ok to say No. 
4. What do you now understand about literacy—both as it pertains to writing and as it 
pertains to learning, in general
5. From your perspective, what does it mean to be culturally literate,
with regard to the 
culture we all live in every day? 
6. What does it mean to be
literature in the ideas that shape our culture, like social class and
mobility?
7. Is cultural literacy important in practical ways? Is it just a nice
thing to have?