Category: English

As you have, hopefully, come to learn this semester, good literary scholarship is about reading a text and then asking questions (of the text, the author, yourself) that lead you to a deeper understanding.  Understanding of what?  Good question!  It can be of the text as a literary artifact, of the characters, of the themes within the text, of the author’s process, of the time in which the text was written, of the commentary the author is making about their world – there is so much that can be connected to literature!
For this research paper, you are going to dive deeper into an aspect of the novel that you find interesting.  It could be an investigation into responses to the literary text (the work of other scholars), the application of a literary theory (archetypal, postcolonial), or a deeper understanding of the era (early 20th century), the location (Prohibition era Mexico, the Yucatán), the dominant topics (mythology, religion) or its characters, or its author.  What’s most important is that you pick a topic that inspires your curiosity, requires investigation, and invites debate.
Last semester you learned about developing a Research Question.  A good Research Question does not pose a “Yes” or “No” question. It asks the researcher to delve into some form of further discovery that will eventually lead to the development of an opinionated analysis (a.k.a. the thesis).  The first assignment in the build up to the final product is to develop your Research Question.  This is due Monday, May 13.  After that you may not change your topic.  Because of this I suggest that you develop a first draft of your question and then begin your research to make sure that it is a question you’ll be able to find sources for.  When you feel confident, then you can submit the assignment.
Sample Research Questions:
What is the influence of the poet Francisco Quevedo on the novel? (This question will require researching Quevedo and his poetry and then finding shared ideas or themes between them and the novel.)
How did Prohibition in the United States impact Mexico’s economic and cultural development? (On its surface, this is a purely political and social question, but the information learned through research could then be applied to a discussion of the novel.)
Once you have developed your question, you will spend next week researching.  I recommend using the GCC Library resources.  Depending on your topic, the library has a large range of databases that should be helpful.  You are, of course, also welcome to use actual books if you are able to go to the library in person.  You may not use study guides such as SparkNotes, Cliff Notes, Shmoop, or any similar guide that tells you how to read the book.  You aren’t writing a book report.  Rather, you are writing an analysis that will allow you and your reader to understand the novel more deeply and/or differently.
This essay must incorporate a minimum of 4 secondary sources (the novel is your primary source).  These must be reliable sources that provide information about your topic in a sophisticated and challenging form.  Ideally you’ll look at peer-reviewed, scholarly sources, or books published by reputable publishing houses.
You will have a rough draft due Tuesday, May 21.  We will do some peer review, and we will spend the final week of class writing and troubleshooting.  Please keep in mind that this assignment cannot be revised.  So you want to use your time in class very effectively to make sure you are doing the best writing you can. about gods of jade and shadow

Reflecting back to your initial impressions of the main characters, how did your perception change over the course of the reading? Which characters, if any, had the biggest shift in your opinion? Explain your reasoning.
Reflect on this story. The Great Gatsby covers a variety of topics including, (but not limited to): the excessiveness of capitalism, the torment of fabricated love, toxic masculinity, misogyny, symbolism, and the feelings of needing to fit in. In your opinion, which of these lessons most resonated with you and why?
Finally, what are you overall thoughts on this book? Did you enjoy it? Did you hate it? Did you find it boring? Or was it hard to put down? Explain your reasoning.

Determine the position (supporting/opposing) you are taking on your chosen issue.
Find a minimum of three (3) sources in the form of psychological articles to use in writing your paper. One of your sources must be arguing against your position.
The final paper should be in APA style, 3-4 pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, one-inch margins. References and title pages will not be part of the count.
Include an APA formatted reference page citing all sources used in the development of your argument (this will not be part of the page count.
In-text citations of sources when needed.
There are three objectives that must be fulfilled for the final paper:
Clearly present the position you are taking on the chosen topic.
Deconstruct/unpack the arguments made for and against this issue based on the articles you have gathered as evidence. What makes them valid arguments? What features weaken each argument? What are the strengths of each argument?
Construct and present your own argument for your position. Show that you understand the arguments being made in support of and against your position.  
I Have provided my essay proposal for refrence, and i you can use some of the stuff from the propsoal into the final essay.

In The College Writing Skills Textbook: Read Chapter 3: The First and Second Steps in Essay Writing (beginning on page 52) 1. Read the chapter and watch the video “How to Write an Essay-Part 1” 2. Complete the Chapter 3 Activity. Use the Assignment Format attached to properly format your assignments before submission. VIDEO-

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3i5x05 Assignment 1:
Watch the story of the movie Secret of the Wild Child, currently available in its entirety at the following web address: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3i5x05.
Questions to answer:
Briefly describe Genie’s early experiences and her progress in learning a language after she was found.
What does this case study suggest about the role of language in the primary socialization process?
What is the critical period? Does research with Genie support the notion of what linguists refer to as a “critical period” for language acquisition?
Why is this case study referred to as a “forbidden experiment”?
Why can’t we reach definitive conclusions about cause and effect using a case study? Regarding Genie’s situation, what potentially confounding variable makes it difficult to conclude with certainty that it was extreme social isolation that caused her cognitive deficits?
Describe the ethical issues surrounding Genie’s case, discussed in the film Secret of the Wild Child. Did the individuals involved in this research project behave in an unethical manner?

Assignment Specifications:
Be at least five paragraphs
Format your paper in MLA
Use a three-point thesis
Write in academic third person
Construct an academic title
Include documented in-text citations from the primary source.
Constrain your length to 4-5 pages (1000 word minimum)
Contain a Works Cited Page in MLA format
You may use more than one story. Prompt: Write a 4 page Short Story Literary Analysis Essay using the following story:”Moxon’s Master” by Ambrose Bierce. In your essay, you must analyze a theme. You will need to decide on a theme to analyze, and then decide whether to support your analysis of the theme with ideas or with literary devices from the story.
Instructions:
1. You must use documented material from the primary sources (“Moxon’s Master” by Ambrose Bierce).
2. Write your thesis statement in one sentence. You should mention your restricted topic (the name of the short story and author), and your essay’s debatable main point (the position that you hope to convince the reader is correct). Also, include your three main points.
3. Look over the short story to find examples that support your main points. (YOU MUST USE CITED TEXTUAL EVIDENCE FROM THE STORY. 4. Decide which examples should be included in the essay as evidence.
5. Determine which organization method best suits your purposes. You may choose a chronological order, placing the examples in the same order as they appear in the story, or you may use an emphatic order, placing the most important example last. Be sure to plan one paragraph per point you have to cover in the essay’s body.
6. Remember not to summarize the plot. In fact, the convention for writing about literature is to assume that the reader has already read the piece; thus, no summary is needed.
7. proofread and spell check

Introduce a current topic that is significant to you, here in San Diego.
Provide context on your topic and clearly explain a reasonable, commonly accepted claim that has been made regarding this modern issue. Use key terms such as claim, warrant, and support/evidence from the Toulmin argument format in your explanation. Be sure to provide relevant contextual evidence in support of the claim. Label the Toulmin Argument parts (claim, warrant, and support/evidence)
Briefly provide relevant contextual support that proves that this is a San Diego issue.
After you have clearly established the validity of your initial claim, convince your audience that it is incorrect. Utilize any means of persuasion that will radically change the perspective of your audience.
Address the problems of the opposing side and explain how your new perspective helps to fix them.
Use persuasive technique and additional contextual support to prove your opposing perspective.
A common strategy of a Rogerian Argument is to make the opposition feel as though they would benefit by adopting your new counter-claim rather than flat out rejecting their point of view. In order to convince your opposition you often have to persuade them in a way that does not necessarily invalidate their ideas. You catch more flies with honey. The ultimate goal of this essay is to successfully change the mind of a San Diego reader who fully supports the initial argument about something going on in San Diego that you are refuting.
Essay must be MLA formatted including in-text citations and a works cited page
Use at least 2 sources from 2023 or later
2 Pages, typed double-spaced
Your chosen argument issue must be San Diego-based or at least San Deigo related

-professionally written letter needed
-No AI generator
-email to school, no references or research needed.
-draft will be uploaded

Objective: This assignment counts towards your grade. It is important for us to be able to identify concepts that we learn in our course, in real life. As we learn about social work we learn to see the world through a social work perspective, particularly through micro, mezzo and macro lenses.
This short film is powerful because it portrays the view of someone seeing the US for the first time from their perspective. Little America describes the story of a Nigerian immigrant, who finds a connection with the Cowboy culture in Oklahoma. 1. Watch Short Film: Click play icon in box below to view film
Runs for about 32 min
2. Reflect
Reflect on all the social work concepts, theories and values you have learned up until now. Through our professional training, social workers make a commitment to empower individuals and at the same time improve society while paying special attention between interactions amongst individuals and their surroundings (recall the person-in-environmentapproach). Use introspection to reflect on the type of social work you would like to practice or eventually specialize in: micro, mezzo and/or macro:
Micro practice refers mostly to helping individuals fit better into their environments. Macro practice refers to modifying the environment so that it works better for individuals. In other words, social workers make a commitment through professional training to help people and to improve society, and to give special attention to the interactions between people and between people and their surroundings.
Mezzo Practice refers to work with families and small groups perhaps in a community setting. Many times mezzo practices is not specifically highlighted since it is sometimes subsumed under micro practice. 1. Analyze and Connect
Answer the following by making connections from the film (minimum 500 words for full credit). (total 100 points)
Choose a practice level that interests you: micro, mezzo or macro, define it (in your own words) make sure you bold the practice type you choose. (20 points) Apply: Use Iwegbuna as a case study. How would you use the practice type you chose (above) to support your client? This is a critical question: Make sure you identify the What (micro, mezzo, macro – what support are you offering and at what level) and the how (how are you implementing this support)…(30 points)
Theory: Choose a theory from Module 2 (Strengths perspective, Empowerment, Person-In-Environment Approach, etc…) define theory (bold theory of choice) and define it. (20 points)
Overall flow and structure of reflection. For example, how you connect your professional, educational experience (what you have learned in class) with Iwegbuna’s life story, observation skills, congruence. (10 points) – don’t worry too much about grammar this is not an English class 😉
Overall thoughts about the movie (any recommendations for other documentaries pertaining to social work)? (10 points)

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