Category: English

This assignment requires you to read and research *one* of the female writers
need to research a female writer from norton anthology of english

General Education Common Graded Assignment: ENGL 102 F 2021 Working with Words in the World: Locating an Image ENGL 102: College Composition II is a general education course designed to assist students in the development of critical life skills. One of the goals of this assignment is to assess student competence for each of these objectives: Written and Oral Communication— apply conventions to varied and advanced writing assignments according to genre, discipline, and/or occasion (CCO7) Critical Analysis and Reasoning—conduct independent research of a variety of texts from diverse perspectives and authorship using appropriate academic search tools (CCO 3) Technological Competence— use contemporary technology to produce sophisticated responses to a variety of audiences (CCO8) Information Literacy— integrate and cite in-depth resources, applying them to given rhetorical situations according to institutional standards of academic integrity (CCO4) Local and Global Diversity— examine complex issues of global and local diversity through critical thinking, reading, researching, and writing (CCO5) In addition to the above general education objectives, this assignment assesses students’ understanding and application of the following skills and knowledge specific to: Recursive Writing Critical Reading Critical Thinking Critical Research ASSIGNMENT: This project asks students to engage in research about a topic of interest to them. The topics must be drawn from one of the readings from the poem or short story units. It includes three parts: a research component where students engage in inquiry; an image component where students use images to refine their thinking; and a genre component in which students write to specific audiences. Purpose: This assignment gives students practice in the process of inquiry and rhetoric. Audience: Part 1 & 2 should be written for the instructor; Part 3 will be based on the specific audience determined by the chosen genre. Directions: Students will complete a multipart project that includes an annotated research document, a creative image with a reflection, and a written piece exploring issues of interest. Please see attached detailed instructions. ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS: Minimum 1,000 words, typed in Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced with 1” margins. MLA or APA style format(current version) and documentation for parenthetical citations and a Works Cited/References page. Minimum of three academically appropriate sources in addition to assigned primary source/s. Utilize library databases to locate appropriate sources. GRADING: This assignment will account for [_30__% of the total course grade.

Your essay should demonstrate an understanding of the problem and offer persuasive evidence and reasoning to support your solution. Your solution should feel ambitious. Like Singer and Coates, you do not need to worry if your solution is likely one, only that your solution feels persuasive. Pick a strategy to win us over.

Write a five-paragraph illustration essay (no less than 400  words) on one of the topics listed below. You may go over the word count, but remember that the more you write the more room there is for errors. You need an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Your essay needs to be typed in 12-point, Times New Roman font, and double-spaced. Look at Sample Illustration Essay.rtf to see what your essay should “LOOK” like. Your essay should include your name, the instructor’s name, the class (ENG 1113VS02E), and the date. Don’t forget to title your essay. This not a sourced essay. Any use of outside sources will result in an automatic zero.
The essay must be composed in MS Word and saved as a doc document or saved as a PDF. DO NOT CUT, COPY, AND PASTE YOUR ESSAY INTO THE MESSAGE BOX. IT WILL NOT BE GRADED.

Choose only two question fro m these  
Adrion ER. Competition and health plan quality in the Medicare Advantage market. Health Serv Res. 2019 Oct;54(5):1126-1136. doi 10.1111/1475-6773.13196. Epub 2019 Aug 5
In Table 4, columns II and III compare average premium rates between competitive and concentrated MA markets between low-quality plans and high-quality plans. Why do high-quality plans in a more competitive MA market have lower premiums than lower-quality plans in a competitive MA market as compared to a more concentrated market? What potential impact does this model have on health outcomes?
Plans operating in a more competitive MA market were associated with lower premium rates, but plans operating in a more concentrated MA market were associated with higher quality. Which market is the better model – competitive or concentrated MA markets? What can be done to level the playing field amongst competitive and concentrated markets?
Lewis, V. A., Tierney, K. I., Colla, C. H., & Shortell, S. M. (2017). The new frontier of strategic alliances in health care: New partnerships under accountable care organizations. Social Science & Medicine (1982), 190, 1–10.Links to an external site.
Lewis and colleagues note that there were 800+ ACOs in operation at the time of writing, and now the number of ACOs has more than doubled, as there are 1800+ as of May 2024. Are increasing ACOs a sustainable model that can provide quality health outcomes? Why or why not?
(Number of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) by State, 2024.)
Source: Number of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) by State. (2024). Retrieved June 19, 2024, from https://www.definitivehc.com/resources/healthcare-insights/accountable-care-organizations-by-stateLinks to an external site.
Lewis and colleagues list several negative consequences to the ongoing growth of ACOs. Which one of the consequences listed (or otherwise) is the most detrimental to developing the sustainable quality health model that ACOs hope to develop? Why
ANSWER THIS QUESTION BASED on this article https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2767352
Based on Fuchs et al.Links to an external site., In what ways do you think the COVID-19 pandemic will deter or promote the effort to expand coverage, reduce costs and promote an equitable system of care?

I’ve attached the instructions to this essay, also provided three texts to read through that will help you find the passages.

https://www.csuchico.edu/iege/_assets/documents/susi-letter-from-birmingham-jail.pdf
Read the article ENTIRELY 
Answer the following questions with detailed answers
1. What is the central point (thesis) of the piece?
2. Does the author provide evidence for his opinion?  If so, cite areas where evidence is used to support the main argument.
3. Is the counterargument presented? Cite an area where the opposing view is addressed.

Create a five-paragraph self-reflection research essay of 500-750-words that includes: an introduction with a mapped thesis statement, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
The following sub-topics should be the basis of your thesis statement and three body paragraphs:
Explain how you can apply the knowledge learned in this course towards effective communication within your field of study.
Explain areas of strengths in communication you feel you will bring to your field of study.
Explain areas of opportunity that you can work on in regards to communication within your field of study and why developing these communication skills will be important to you personally.
You may use First Person point of view in the writing, as it is a personal reflection.
You are required to use at least one source for supporting your essay; the textbook for this course may be used as a source. Don’t forget in-text citations and a References list.

Following the Topic Selection Guidelines below, choose an argumentative topic to research. This will be your topic throughout the entire course (excluding Touchstone 3.1), so the activities required for this assignment will provide the foundation for your future Touchstones. The topic for an argumentative research paper must be an arguable topic, meaning that it involves a stance that advocates for a concrete course of action and at least three supporting reasons which are defensible with credible sources. Additionally, it must take a stance that someone could hypothetically disagree with. You will need to take a firm position on the topic and use evidence and logic to support the position. Touchstone 1.2 includes a research question, a working thesis, a detailed outline, and a reflection on this pre-writing process.
Sample Touchstone 1.2
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
A. Topic Selection Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: You may choose any topic you wish as long as the stance is arguable and the supporting reasons are defensible with evidence. Your topic should be current, appropriate for an academic context and should have a focus suitable for a 6-8 page essay.
In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the Touchstone.
EXAMPLE THESIS STATEMENTS (off-limits):
1. Rather than ending at age eighteen, compulsory education in the United States should be lifelong in order to improve civic engagement, teach new skills, and stave off cognitive decline, thus extending life expectancies.
2. Local governments, businesses, and property owners should replace conventional grass lawns with clover lawns in order to create habitat for pollinators, save water, and reduce maintenance, which will also lower carbon emissions.
3. Colleges and universities should prioritize academic freedom for students because sensitive discussions on difficult topics are necessary for students to learn, confidence in their own expertise is essential to teachers being effective, and students should be prepared to be exposed to many different opinions.
B. Research Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. Refer to the Sample Touchstone for additional guidance on structure, formatting, and citation.
1. Research Question and Working Thesis
Keep in mind: The research question and working thesis are the driving force behind your research and eventual argument.
❒ Your research question should be a single sentence, framed as a question.
❒ Your working thesis should be a single focused sentence, framed as an actionable statement that takes a clear position on the research question and includes three main supporting points for holding that position.
❒ Include your research question followed by your working thesis.
2. Detailed Outline
Keep in mind: Your detailed outline provides a map of the argumentative research essay that you will write in Touchstone 3.2, including your key claims and the sources that support them. You might not have all seven required sources yet, and that is fine, but at least three are required. (As a heads up, the next unit will focus on sources and will require them all to be credible and mostly peer-reviewed.) The outline is a way to organize your essay and determine which areas (e.g. your sub-points) will require researched evidence as support.
❒ Headings: one for each paragraph with a brief label of the paragraph’s controlling idea(s).
❒ An introduction, at least five body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
❒ Introduction includes your working thesis.
❒ Body paragraphs should each have their own unique title and key points.
❒ At least one body paragraph is devoted to addressing counterarguments.
❒ Conclusion includes notes on your final thoughts.
❒ Subheadings: two to five for each paragraph, below each heading, indicating key points that support the controlling idea
❒ Sources: one to three for each paragraph, as relevant, indicating the support for the key points. Do not over-rely on any single source.
❒ For each source, include the author’s name and the idea or information relevant to your argument (e.g. “Lappé (2017) on mono-cropping corn/soy and production”). Link with a website if it is available.
3. Reflection
❒ Have you displayed a clear understanding of the research activities?
❒ Have you answered all reflection questions including specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight in all responses?
❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
C. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
Learning to conduct research is important because it is a skill you will use both in academia and in your professional life. It improves critical thinking and empowers you to find information for yourself. Consider the process of researching as a whole. What was the most challenging aspect of the process for you? (2-3 sentences)
The working thesis statement is a proposed answer to your research question. It should clearly identify an arguable topic and take a position on one side of that topic. Analyze the effectiveness of your working thesis statement. (3-4 sentences)
A detailed outline is an effective tool for laying out the progression of an argument. It allows you to consider the arrangement and organization of your ideas, as well as choose places to incorporate outside source materials. Review your detailed outline and summarize the argument you’ve presented. (3-4 sentences)
You will use the same topic on three of the remaining Touchstones in this course. What kind of feedback would be helpful for you? What are specific questions you might have as you go deeper into the research process? (2-3 sentences)
E. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
Double-space the outline and use one-inch margins.
Use a readable 12-point font.
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
Submission must include your research question, working thesis, outline, and reflection questions.
Include all of the assignment components in a single file.
Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
F. Additional Resources
The following resources will be helpful to you as you work on this assignment:
Purdue Online Writing Lab’s APA Formatting and Style Guide
This site includes a comprehensive overview of APA style, as well as individual pages with guidelines for specific citation types.
Frequently Asked Questions About APA Style
This page on the official APA website addresses common questions related to APA formatting. The “References,” “Punctuation,” and “Grammar and Writing Style” sections will be the most useful to your work in this course.
APA Style: Quick Answers—References
This page on the official APA Style website provides numerous examples of reference list formatting for various source types.

Instructions
In a 2-3 page essay, using one other critical source in addition to the text of the play itself, Discuss how the conventions of the theatre of the absurd are used by Beckett and why this helps him develop a theme of nothingness and futility? Don’t forget a Works Cited page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q77jgal4Gto – this is the youtube link 
I have attached the handouts my professors said we will also be needing for the essay response