Category: English

This a prewriting assignment for your summary / response essay. Consider answering the questions in more detail instead of less so you have a good starting point when you begin writing your essay. 
Please number your responses. Each response is worth 5 points
Answer all of the questions based on the essay you have chosen:
1. What is your reaction to the essay? 
2. What parts were hard to understand or troubling that you would like to discuss? 
3. What is the main idea?  
4. What did you think about the ending of the essay? Did the ending make a particular point? Was a conflict or some issue resolved? 
5. Can you relate to the essay? How? Is it new to you somehow? Did you gain anything? 
6. How is your experience or the experience of your family and friends similar to the characters in the essay? Does the essay remind you of anyone? 
7. Does the essay remind you of any books or films? It is permissible to discuss other texts, films or media that contribute to your academic discussion. 

Assignment Prompt: Researched Argument
Overview
The researched argument is the final step in the writing process. For this assignment, you will pull on all of the course work you have completed thus far, bringing the pieces together into a final, polished project: a well-analyzed, well-supported, claim-driven essay. Also, you will need to locate and read at least one more source to help you build your argument. Thus, this argument will be supported by 6 sources. (Note: previous assignments needed only 5 sources.)
Expectations
The researched argument is your chance to showcase all of your hard work, as you demonstrate:
The ability to take a position in a persuasive, logic-driven manner.
The art of crafting a debatable claim and supporting it with logic-driven evidence
The skill of building a solid structure and foundation in support of the debatable claim
Consideration of the counterclaim, and a well-informed rebuttal 
The skill of source support via valid points and credible evidence
Requirements
Length: a minimum of 1500 words are required for this assignment. *If the minimum word count is not met, your assignment will be returned with no grade and a resubmission will be required.   
Sources:  An MLA formatted Works Cited page and in-text (parenthetical) citations are required for this assignment. The  Works Cited page should include at least 6 cited sources.  As a reminder, sources cited on your “Works Cited” page must also be cited within your essay as in-text citations. You may use all, some or none of the sources you originally read to prepare for all of the other assignments in this course; however you must include evidence from 6 read and reviewed scholarly sources for this assignment. *If the minimum source count (6) is not met, your assignment will be returned with no grade and a resubmission will be required.   
Organization
The researched argument should include the following four components: Topic Introduction, Body, Conclusion, and Works Cited Page with at least 6 sources. 
Check out the table below for more information about the required content and conditions of each component:
Component
Content
Conditions
Topic Introduction
In drafting the introduction, consider including the following elements:
Start with an attention grabber or hook: an extremely poignant but simple-to-the-point story, an example, statistic, or historical context that introduces the essay’s topic. Then, give an overview of any issues involved with the subject. Define any key terminology needed to understand the topic. Quote or paraphrase sources revealing the controversial nature of the subject. Highlight background information on the topic needed to understand the direction of the paper
Your main claim, and in brief, the reasons supporting the claim. (1-2 sentences) 
Top Tip: Aim for at least six to eight sentences here, to allow for full forecasting of the rest of the essay.  
The thesis / main claim should be underlined. 
Top Tip: The thesis is the main claim!
Body
Clearly present the reasons in the order as listed with the main claim in paragraph 1.
Provide warrants to connect each reason; then, explore the reason with evidence.
You will want to bring up a counterargument and rebuttal with each noted reason.
Top Tip: Make sure to use strong transitions to help readers move more easily with you, from one idea (and one paragraph) to the next. 
Conclusion
Restate your claim.  Attempt to not copy verbatim from the introduction.
Briefly summarize each “reason” found in the body of the paper.
End with a strong clincher statement: an appropriate, meaningful final sentence that ties the whole point of the essay together (you may want to refer back to the attention grabber or hook noted in paragraph 1)
Top Tip: You should plan to really grab the readers’ attention one last time here–to leave them with some final food for thought. 
Works Cited
Plan to include 6 sources here (and each source should also be cited directly in the essay, as in-text citations). 
Top Tip: As a reminder, sources cited on your “Works Cited” page should also be cited within your essay. You may use all, some or none of the sources you originally read to prepare for all of the other assignments in this course. Use sources that best help you to prove your thesis; this may mean choosing new, or some new, articles. 
Note: 6 sources minimum.
Document Format: MLA formatting: Heading (name, assignment name, course name, date), original title, header (page numbers), line-spacing (double-spaced), 1” margins, 12-point font size, and Times New Roman or other sans-serif font. Includes properly formatting in-text citations and the Works Cited page. (6 sources minimum.) The thesis should be underlined. 
Genre/Style: Formal, academic essay. Underline the thesis/main claim.

The paper will be a close reading (also known as an Explication de texte). Joyce Patton argues that a close reading of a text “operates on the premise that literature, as artifice, will be more fully understood and appreciated to the extent that the nature and interrelations of its parts are perceived, and that understanding will take the form of insight into the theme of the work in question.” In other words, a close reading asks you to focus your critical eye on one or more short passages of a text in order to better appreciate the whole. You will present your interpretation of the text in the form of a cohesive, narrowly-focused, and unifying thesis statement. In order to effectively draw such whole-text conclusions from the examination of shorter excerpts, close readings ask you to identify, “unpack,” and explain patterns in the text so that your reader will better appreciate the work you examine.
The first stage in doing a close reading is to carefully read and re-read your selected text with the goal of annotating it. Start by underlining, highlighting, or copying the words and phrases that you find to be particularly important or that encourage you to ask questions about the text. Take notes, either in the margin or on a separate sheet of paper. The second stage is evaluating and interpreting your notes and highlighted passages. Look for patterns and connections in your notes and ask yourself what they reveal about the text you are examining. Do you notice any repetitions, contradictions, parallels, inconsistencies, or stylistic shifts? The third stage in a close reading is to ask yourself questions about the patterns you have identified, especially how and why. How does the author explore a theme, for instance? Why does he or she choose to treat the subject in this way? Pay attention to patterns in the following areas: figurative language, diction, structure, style, characterization, and tone. Observe the context of each passage and text you analyze. Where does it fit in the larger work? The author’s literary career? The social or historical conditions surrounding its writing?

Judge the medical case studied in class during Week 8 in the Discussion Board. In the video, philosophers applied the three major ethical principles you learned in this class: Kant’s Categorical Imperative, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics. In a five paragraph essay, apply ONE ethical theory to decide the moral course of action in the medical case of the premature twins studied in class. Apply the ethical theory in each paragraph to support your arguments throughout the entire essay. Not using the ethical theory results in an automatic zero. Using more than one ethical theory results in an automatic zero. (50 points) You have 4 hours to complete this exam. You only have ONE attempt to complete this exam.

Putting it all Together
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Instructions
It is time to put all the parts of the essay together. Before you submit it in one MSWord document, please revise and edit it carefully; simply putting the pieces together without significant revising and editing will not gain you many points.
Begin with the topic you wrote about in the Week 2 Discussion:
Revise your introductory paragraph with your hook, 2-3 sentences of supporting details and/or evidence, and thesis statement.
Revise all three of your body paragraphs. Make sure you are putting your best arguments forward.
Do not use direct quotes. We are focusing on paraphrasing ideas from outside sources in this class.
Revise your conclusion.
Revise the whole essay using ARMS (add, remove, move, substitute).
Edit the whole essay using CUPS (capitalization, usage, punctuation, spelling).
Put all the parts together in one clean document by 11:59 PM EST Sunday, Week 7. For a sample paper, check out the Purdue OWL.
Check out the rubric here.
ILO.IS.B2; ILO.AL.B1; ILO.AL.B2; ILO.DL.B4; ILO.DL.B5
CO1; CO2; CO3; CO4; CO5

Please listen to the short video that explains the directions before you begin. It is also a good idea to have listened to the Lecture: MLA Tagging & Citing before completing this assignment.
Carefully, read the light blue Grammar Card that is titled “Quote, Paraphrase, Summarize, and Response (QPRS)” because it explains how to accurately write and cite each of the components needed in your QPR.
The link below explains the directions. 

The body of the research paper will support your thesis.
In order to organize your research paper, create an outline for your research paper that includes a header, running head, the title of the research paper, the thesis statement, and the main points of the paper. 
Study the outline example Download outline examplefrom the Little, Brown Compact Handbook, p. 499.
Rubric
Research Paper Outline
Research Paper Outline
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIncludes Heading and Title
25 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis Statement
25 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody of Outline
50 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
50 pts
Total Points: 100

ALL SOURCES MUST BE IN ENGLISH AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE “You will complete a 2250-2500 word literary analysis (not counting the works cited
page). This literary analysis must focus on one work, author, or literary
period covered in the assigned readings prior
to the submission of the paper. You must rely on a mimimum of 7
scholarly sources in addition to the literary text(s) you analyze.
In this research
paper, you will interact with the periods, authors, and ideas covered in the
literary selections you will be reading. This assignment should not select
literary works from the Ryken or Veith books. Rather, you should focus on a
specific literary work or author assigned in the course (Chaucer, Dante
Alighieri (Inferno), Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theolgiae), Anselm of Canterbury
(Proslogion), The Syrian: Pearl (Hymns 1-7) Tertullian (The Apology Parts 1-3)
for example) OR you may choose to research a particular period of literary
history (the Middle Ages, for example).
To analyze means
to break down the subject of study into its constituent parts to show how it
functions in a specific way. In this analysis, you will support an arguable
claim about how the literary work or time period works in form and content. Your
approach can range from a focused analysis of a literary work to a broader
analysis of the shared literary forms of a specific time period.”

ENC 1101 25 June 2024 Women With a “W” For Wonderful: Anne Frank and Frida Kahlo. When I think about women who have truly inspired me throughout history, Anne Frank and Frida Kahlo always stand out. Their lives were incredibly different, but they both left a lasting impact by channeling their experiences into art. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, they showed incredible resilience and courage. Anne, through her profound writings that captured the human spirit during dark times, and Frida, with her vibrant paintings that boldly expressed her pain and strength. Their art not only reflects their personal struggles but also serves as a testament to the power of creativity in overcoming adversity. Anne Frank, was a Jewish girl, born in 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany. When Hitler rose to power his father decided to move to the Netherlands to escape the Nazis without knowing that sometime later, they would invade the Netherlands, forcing them to hide in an annex for 2 years to survive. She had a diary “The Diary of Anne Frank,” she started this diary to express the new emotions she was feeling as a teenager, In the first few entries of her diary, she explains that, although she has many friends and acquaintances, she feels that she doesn’t have one person to whom she can really open up, that’s why she used the diary, she could express freely without people judging her. Also, she wrote everything they lived in those 2 years locked. If we read the book a repression of serious emotions that creates isolation and misunderstanding among all residents. She became a symbol of hope and resilience, inspiring millions of people in the entire world. In the other hand, Frida Kahlo, who was born in 1970 in Coyoacán, Mexico, she had a life full of drama and tragedy. First, when she was 6 years old, she contracted polio and later when she was 18 years old, she suffered a horrible accident that left her with permanent physical problems, she converted her pain and emotions in art. Her self-portraits made her explore her own identity, reflecting raw emotions and showing her Mexican heritage. Although Frida Kahlo lived in a time when men predominated in the art world, she was able to stand out with her talent and unique essence. She was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, and today is one of the most important women’s icons in the world. In conclusion, despite their different backgrounds and stories, Anne Frank’s story, recounted through text, vividly portrays the hardships she experienced, while Frida Kahlo’s paintings visually represent the pain and challenges she faced. Both Anne and Frida transmit powerful messages that transcend time, resonating deeply with millions of people across generations. Through their art, they demonstrate resilience, creativity, and strength, serving as inspirations to millions worldwide. Their ability to find beauty and strength in adversity continues to captivate and uplift, leaving a legacy that teaches us invaluable lessons in perseverance and courage. Works Cited: 1952. https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/annefrank/summary/Links to an external site.. “Anne Frank: Biography.” United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Encyclopedia, encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/anne-frank-biographyLinks to an external site.. “Frida Kahlo.” Biography.com, A&E Television Networks, 2019, www.biography.com/artists/frida-kahloLinks to an external site.. Herrera, Hayden. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo. Harper Perennial, 1983.

In this module, we start the synthesis paper, which is 25%  of the class grade. In this essay, you all will create an argument in response to one of two questions about effective ways of writing and, throughout the essay, will establish your credibility, your ethos, by providing a section that informs your reader about the topic, two sections defending your claim, and a section acknowledging and responding to the opinions of others.  You all will also provide evidence for your claim using other sources, you will address an academic audience, and you will establish a clear purpose: to argue a position. If all of this seems familiar, it is because you all are applying the academic writing standards discussed in the beginning of the course and evaluated in the previous essay.
For this essay, I am not requiring an outline but will provide one for those who would like to use it. This module’s discussion board is meant to act as another form of prewriting that will familiarize you all with the sources available to back up or develop your thoughts in essay three and to plot your course using them. To accomplish this, you all will be completing an exercise that combines two familiar composition techniques.  The first is somewhat of an abbreviated outline, and the second emulates an annotated bibliography, which is often used to help students evaluate and plot the placement of sources. The main idea behind this is to examine the sources closely and decide what information will fit best where.  Many of my students express frustration with not knowing what kind of information to borrow and include in their essays, and this exercise tends to exactly that. Normally an annotated bibliography would also provide a summary of each source, but you all did that for some of them last week.  After this, the hardest part is over and all that is left is filling in your own thoughts.  Many English 1023 teachers assign annotated bibliographies, in their complete form, so please use this as an opportunity to prepare for what might come. 
I am also releasing some supplementary web sites and videos on argumentation.  As you all complete this essay, remember that it is important to formulate your own opinion before seeking the opinion of others; in any paper such as this, though, your opinion might change, and that is perfectly fine.  I created these prompts, these questions (each of you has the option to respond to one of two prompts), because the topic is relatable to you all, which will hopefully make the assignment somewhat easier.  Please make sure to read and observe the guidelines and regulations on the assignment sheet; the regulations for this essay, the synthesis paper that requires you all incorporate a minimum of three sources in an essay of a set length, are the standard requirements for all English 1013 courses. My best advice in creating this essay is to use what you know! Based on you all’s experiences using the process throughout this semester, everyone should be able to write essay with no sources at all (but don’t do that), which is all part of the plan: I wanted to reinforce the idea that personal opinions and experiences are important and are used in all forms of communication, but how you all present those opinions is what matters.