Remember the word “argument” does not mean a fight in a writing context. An academic argument is more like a thoughtful conversation between two people with differing viewpoints on a debatable issue. However, you are required to take a position on one side of the issue.
IMAGE ANALYSIS: Although we look at print advertisements every day, we often do not consider the ways in which they affect us. Visual images in ads can influence and persuade us, so it is important to evaluate them critically to understand their meanings. Good image analysis involves examination of the components of an image to … Read more
Then, answer the following questions in one or more paragraphs: What claim (idea) about education did you find most intriguing and why? Describe the way that idea was drawn. How did the animation help you better understand Robinson’s claim?
Instructions Reflect back on your journey through this course, and in a 2-3 minute recording, answer the following: What surprised you about the course? What challenges did you face throughout the course? How did you overcome them? How might you use what you have learned—for example, in an upcoming class or in your professional or … Read more
Instructions: In this unit, you discovered different types of special occasion speeches, such as a speech of introduction, a speech that presents an award, a speech to accept an award, a speech of dedication, a toast, a roast, an after-dinner speech, a eulogy, or a motivational speech. In your initial post, recall a time when … Read more
Submit annotations (citation + summary + evaluation) for at least 3 sources. Part 2 for at least another 3 sources,. Make sure to alphabetize your sources. The completed Annotated Bibliography
Write a one page analysis of the document provided here following the steps of the writing process, as well as showing the thesis of the article, the main points that support that thesis, and your own response and reaction to the author’s point of view and how it is presented. Do this in complete paragraphs using … Read more
Compose a single body descriptive paragraph in formal written English. Be sure to include the following: Topic sentence that provides the main idea for the descriptive paragraph. Body sentences that discuss the main idea for the descriptive paragraph using explanation, examples, details, and of course, descriptive elements. Transition sentence: Your descriptive paragraph must include the use … Read more
For this assignment, you will first carefully analyze a contemporary problem to discover its causes–some of which may lie hidden in abstraction. You must also consider all the possible ways for addressing the problem and then come to some conclusion about the most appropriate solutions. (Here is a list of possible research problems. Please note … Read more
Persuasive Full-Speech Outline Draft Instructions: Prepare the persuasive full-speech outline. (Please view the sample outline attached here for more guidance.) The outline should have enough content to deliver an 8-10 minute persuasive speech. The outline should include the following: Specific Purpose Central Idea(aka Thesis Statement or Preview Statement) Introduction– capture attention, establish YOUR speaker credibility, preview … Read more