This is just a prompt to help guide you with your writing; you do not need to answer all of these questions. If you want to write about a different aspect of the readings and film, you can do so, but make sure that your response pertains to the film and readings. Also, be sure to include a quote from the reading in your DBP: What […]

Before you begin Essay 2, you will read “Writing effectively” (p. 826-827, Kennedy & Gioia) and “Thinking about a poem’s sound” (p. 827, Kennedy & Gioia) and Chapter 43 of the Kennedy & Gioia textbook. Refer to the checklist on page 827 as you think about the poems you will use for your paper. Refer to pages 1950-1951 for quoting a poem in a paper, and view the video […]

The assignment is to “write a narrative essay about the Great Gatsby,” or another novel, of your choice. You may also choose to write a more autobiographical narrative essay about a personal experience as is the case in Death of a Moth, or Frustration at the Airport. You are asked to tell a story and make a point about that story.  You must make a […]

1. Apply Carson’s formulation of the Golden Rule test (don’t rely on your memory; use the version specifically formulated as the ‘GR’ principle on p. 151 of the PDF reading) to an example from your own life of (i) an experience with a salesperson who violated their obligations, and (ii) an experience with a salesperson who went above and beyond their obligations. (Avoid any examples in […]

Select one of the following prompts to serve as the basis for a persuasive essay. Take a firm stance on the prompt and write a 5-paragraph, double-spaced essay supporting your position. Make sure that you have a strong thesis statement at the end of your introduction and clear topic sentences in each body paragraph that provide arguments in support of your thesis.   A thesis statement […]

Assignment #1: Personal Narrative, Part 1 Summary of assignment Task: Narrate an event or describe your interactions with a person that affected your outlook on learning or writing. Length: 800-1200 words Sources: None required, but you should have read “The Driver’s Seat,” and you might decide to use it as a reference. Outcomes you should achieve by completing this assignment This essay gives you an […]

As you read the article, see if the author provides compelling evidence to support her claims. Does she follow through on the argument presented in her thesis statement? After you’ve read the article, ask yourself if the author’s argument is relevant. How does it relate to our course material? Does she appear to have any biases that would unfairly prejudice her research? Address all these […]

Task: In this assignment, you will write an essay in which you compare and contrast two websites for their use of proximity, alignment, repetition, and contrast. • Length: 800-1100 words • Graphics: You must include at least eight graphics in order to provide support for your claims in the essay o at least two graphics for proximity o at least two graphics for alignment o […]

Reflect on the worldview of how family, friends, and others see you. Think about the historical markers that influenced your life perspective. Think about your religious or other belief systems. Review the extent to which others with diverse ideas and beliefs were a part of your life experience. As you journal these thoughts, how do they affect your emotional intelligence? What role can a mentor […]

 The research paper will focus on one of the following areas of change: Community, Political, Social or Global.  You will select one area to conduct your research. The goal of the paper will be to highlight the change, the concepts of change within the context of the area (social, etc.), the concepts of leadership needed, desired change practices, outcomes and impact.  Gather as much information […]