Category: English

Write a four-page essay in response to the following prompt:
How does Langston Hughes’s poem “Let America Be America Again” enhance our understanding of Lynn Nottage’s play Sweat?
Select one of these four subtopics to give focus to your essay:
Critique of the American Dream
Examination of Racial and Social Injustice
Longing for Equality and Freedom
Historical Continuity
A goal of your essay is to synthesize the two texts–combine their words and ideas, topics and themes into one coherent essay with a single over-arching idea: the claim that makes your original thesis. An effective composition will give us insight into both texts.
Here are some suggestions:
Use your introduction to introduce and summarize the play. Focus your summary on the subtopic that your essay will explore. Transition to an introduction of the poem, ending the paragraph with your thesis. In your thesis, crystallize your response to the topic question with a focus on your subtopic. Summarize what Nottage’s play says/shows about your topic. For your thesis, make a claim that identifies some of the ways in which the poem enhances our understanding of the play.
Focus each body paragraph on one way in which the poem enhances our understanding of the play. Begin paragraphs with topic sentences that identify these areas of focus. Develop the body paragraphs by presenting details from the play first and then from the poem. Keep your focus on each paragraph’s topic and its relation to the larger essay topic, identified in your thesis.
Provide a close and critical reading of both texts. Do not simply summarize or generalize the texts in the body paragraphs; provide details and analyze the details.
Use your conclusion to restate your thesis and to explore the significance and implications of your argument. Why does your argument matter? Who or what does it impact? What are the implications of the play and poem’s relationship for America today?

Today, the rise of social media, artificial intelligence, filter bubbles, and international hacking efforts have brought misinformation and disinformation to the forefront of our consciousness. As you read in the webtext this week, the spread of misinformation is not an entirely new problem, and it does not have one simple solution. However, there are changes all information consumers can make to how they engage with stories, facts, and data that can lead us from a “post-truth” world to a “pro-truth” world.
Begin by reading Chapter 4 of the webtext and viewing all of Professor Alex Edmans’ TED Talk “What to Trust in a ‘Post-Truth’ World”, below.
By Thursday of Module 4, create an initial post of at least 250 words that responds to each of the prompts below:
Edmans argues that confirmation bias causes us to believe information that confirms our point of view, which sometimes leads to accepting and sharing information that is fake, misleading, or misrepresentative. Think of an example of this from your own life. How did confirmation bias shape your understanding of an issue?
How do you think our society can move beyond confirmation bias to make sure what we’re accepting and sharing is true?

Unit #1 Introduction Essay Introduce yourself, both as a person and as a writer. Introduce yourself and describe your writing experiences thus far in an informal but detailed letter to the instructor (at least 250 words). What do you feel are your strengths and weaknesses as a writer? What is your personal approach to writing? What do you like or hate about writing? You may also want to consider the quotes in the short “Writers on Writing” video in the Unit #1 Introduction section. Which of these feel true for you? Which of these seem contrary to your experiences with (or opinions of) writing? This assignment is worth 5 points. Please be sure to review the Submit Your Assignment of Unit #1 section for specific instructions on how you should turn in your work for grading. This assignment is due at the end of Unit #1.

Two characteristics of a dystopian society that are present F451 and are detectable in modern American culture.
Length 
Write 1800 words minimum, single-spaced. This looks like 2.5 full pages, single-spaced (falling under the word count will receive an F with no opportunity for revision).
Organization & Structure 
Include a clear analytical structure as indicated in the Essay 4 PPT linked in this Essay 4 Directions page.
The thesis should be a clear assertion that takes a clear position. The thesis should focus on F451 and reference modern American culture throughout, or it should focus on modern American culture while referencing F451. The connection between modern American culture and F451 should be clear, natural, and unforced.
Include specific examples and textual support from F451 to support your main points. References and examples of American culture must be current and relevant (i.e. the last 10 years), rather than historical. Sources and their discussions alone are not adequate as specific examples. You must generate your own examples from American culture.
Include a thorough analysis of the implications and significance of all of your findings.
Do not cite more than a line of text or use block quotes from the novel. The text is mere evidence, but the analysis should be carried by your words. 
Sources – Include 3 Sources
Incorporate only one source (not the book) from our course readings (Beyond Feelings or Norton Anthology), used only when necessary to support your points, OR from an internet source, such as a .gov, .edu, or .org site
Incorporate two sources from peer-reviewed scholarly articles that are retrieved from the RCC library databases. For more information, see the Library Resources and Scholarly Sources pages under Pages in Canvas.
F451 does not count as a source but should be listed in the Works Cited page.
Submitting the Essay 
Copy/Paste the entire Essay 4 Grading Rubric on the last page of your essay. Submit the essay as a Microsoft Word Document, single-spaced. Microsoft Word is free when you access your student email. This is explained in the Essay 4 PPT.
Avoid personal pronouns and examples
This means that you will completely avoid personal language like “I, we, you, my”.  Visit the Academic Language page for more clarity.
Use MLA Format and Include a Works Cited page
Academic essays should look a specific way. The text is 12-point, Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, with no spaces or gaps anywhere. Include a Works Cited page.  The play does not count as a source, but it should be cited in the Works Cited page. For citation and quotation help, refer to the Essay Resources page to help you complete this correctly, specifically the MLA PPT. Remember that MLA format requires double-spacing, but in this specific course, essays must be submitted single-spaced.
Review the Academic Honesty & Plagiarism page. 
Any plagiarism or AI use detected in this paper will earn zero points without the possibility for revision. If you need help regarding plagiarism issues, reach out to your instructor or an on-duty instructor in the WRC.

Instructions
Watch the either documentary of your choice:
1.       
I’s Man: Manhood in The Bahamas (https://youtu.be/UunVToSyHMU?si=jU8YrV8ji4erpwn9)
2.       
Womanish Ways (https://youtu.be/0SNt7LOI-OA?si=bP5KR7veGS8Au6h_)
Take some notes about thing ideas and concepts that you
think are the most important.
Write an informal essay that supports or challenge any
claim, fact or position taken in the film.
Structure
Introduction introduces the
documentary by name and by director/producer. Describes the documentary briefly
and then moves to the claim, fact, or position that you will support or
challenge. Ends with a thesis statement that makes the arguable claim (what you
support or challenge) + good reasons (why you take that position). 
Body paragraphs should support
the claim that you make in your intro and provide evidence that your good
reasons are plausible and compelling. Each paragraph should focus on one of
your reasons and must provide evidence for your position. 
Conclusion should wrap up your
essay. Remind your readers of your argument and why this is important.
Format. & Length
·     
2-3 pages
·     
MLA page format:
·     
Double spaced
·     
Times New Roman font
·     
MLA style heading like this

Taking into consideration what “The Self in Consumer Society” By Zygmunt Bauman, “Will the Real Human Being Please Stand Up”  By Raine Eisler and “Group Minds” By Lessing readings say, how does today’s society promote a kind of intellectual apathy through its education, consumerism and entertainment?
The essay needs to answer the question abouche.
Include references and Quotes from the stories!

(Help me to rewrite all the question ( I took the picture on the board and its hard to look ) . I really appreciate your help, thank you so much) I will send more tips for you when finish, I need to ready for the exam so its very important. 

Does this tale sound like any other mythology you might know? If so, what—and how is it similar or different? If it sounds completely unique, describe how.

This essay will be based off of the book the 
Cellar by Natasha Preston. It is a 8-10 page essay, it should have atleast 1 work cited page, 2 theme statements, explanatory thesis, theme/ central idea, integration of evidence, explanation of evidence, organization, and communicating accurately and precisely( Tone, syntax). 1 thesis per 5 pages/ evenly distributed.

One key to successfully completing this assignment is staying grounded in the text—analyze the text closely and let it support your argument; this is your evidence that will prove your assertion (thesis).
For this essay, you will answer one of the following questions, using evidence from the text to support your answer.  Make sure to cite quotations using act, scene, and line numbers.   You may use NO OUTSIDE SOURCES other than the play itself.