Revising and editing are the two tasks you undertake to significantly improve your essay. Both are very important elements of the writing process. You may think that a completed first draft means little improvement is needed. However, even experienced writers need to improve their drafts and rely on peers during revising and editing. You may know that athletes miss catches, fumble balls, or overshoot goals. […]

Hi, I need an essay done by late this evening or by tomorrow by 10:00 A.M Eastern time. The first page attached is the information sheet that will explain the Focusing Question and the info about the essay. The other pages attached are two out of the three articles that needs to be read before doing the essay. The third article is called Attached to […]

Having spent some time last week studying and writing about short fiction, we’ve practiced our critical reading and analysis skills, focusing on the development of patterns in Mary Hood’s “How Far She Went.”  Fiction tends to work well as an introduction to critical reading and the study of literature for a few reasons: first, the language is usually accessible; we’re within a relatively familiar linguistic […]

Discussion Prompt: Tell us, in the first paragraph, about a time when you had to give a speech that praised or blamed someone you know and care about (can be a more formal speech, say a eulogy or a wedding toast, or an informal occasion, such as speaking to the character of a friend to other friends). What was the occasion, what did you say, […]

Discussion Prompt: After watching Fruitvale Station, tell us, in the first paragraph, what you thought of the film, and about the incident it portrays (how did it make you feel, do you think it was a fair depiction). In the second paragraph tell us about thoughts and feelings in relation to reported police shootings and protests they have engender (have you talked about them with […]

Paper 1 turns out to be five paragraphs in length, with the three bodyparagraphs written with 20 sentences each.  That means that the  bodyparagraphs will be 20 sentences long, or a total of 60 sentences.  Theopening and closing paragraphs will be about five or so sentences inlength.6. Paper 1 Preparation6.1. Module 6.1: Getting Started–the Openng of Paper 16.2. Module 6.2: Evaluation Criteria6.3. Module 6.3: Outlining6.4. […]

As discussed in class, you may submit a one to two page paper for extra credit (50 points) by viewing ONE of the following lectures.  After viewing the entire video, summarize the key ideas in the lecture and then give your informed response to these.  Extra credit papers are due by 7/24.     http://www.udayton.edu/artssciences/graul_chair/rrw/events/0225_speakerseries_wodiczko.php “Art And The Culture Of War: Toward The Un-War Memorial“ […]

ASSIGNMENT ONE Complete Exercise #2 at the end of the “Introduction” in They Say/I Say. Your short essay (or two large paragraphs) should be roughly 250–500 words.   I attached The Introduction Paragraph in a word document. DUE THURSDAY 7/24 BY MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME    ASSIGNMENT TWO Add four more annotated sources to your annotated bibliography. The final product must contain a minimum of eight secondary […]

  Thesis: Hip Hop influences society by the way of empowering and uplifting, broadcasting reality news of urban neighborhoods. It sometimes causes violence, but can sometomes diffuse violence.   The research paper should be double spaced and between three and four pages (750-1000 words) in length, not including the title page and references page, using APA writing style. You must use a minimum of 4 references in this […]

For this Individual Project, you should either choose one of the topics below or devise one of your own (with your instructor’s approval) and write a short argument or persuasive essay. As you discovered in your reading, you will assert a position on the topic and then defend that position so well that others might agree with you. Remember, the argument or persuasive essay is […]