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You are now ready to write an extended research paper based on a controversial issue. Please choose an issue you feel strongly about on a topic that is different from the one you already wrote about in Assignment #2. Present an argument that shows that you have considered your audience members, identified their prejudices and viewpoints on the topic, made claims or appeals that respond to their viewpoints, and presented your own case fairly and persuasively.  You will be graded on the soundness of your logic, your ability to choose and evaluate reputable sources, your management and documentation of those sources within the text, and the appropriateness of the tone and style of your argument. Before the paper is due, you will submit a working bibliography and an abstract of your argument. This paper should be seven to eight pages in length (2000 to 2400 words approximately). You should have six to eight sources and an interview that you must conduct yourself either face-to-face or via email, phone, or snail mail. Please do not rely on web sites alone for all you information.  There should be books and current publications included in your “Works Cited” list.  The interview should be with a person who has some authority in the field that your research paper is based on.  Please include the material from the interview in your paper. Please double space and use a Times New Roman 12 font. MLA formatting is required for all papers. There is a rubric of grading criteria provided on the webpage for assignment #3. Assignment #3 is a culmination of the skills that you have learned in all of your previous assignments. You will need to use your skills at invention, drafting, revision, audience profiling, criteria, organization, detecting logical fallacies, and doing great research.  Please check evaluation criteria at the end of this page to get a good idea of the kind of elements I am looking for in this assignment.  It gives you an indication of what is expected in this assignment. Brainstorming Exercise 1. Hopefully, you have been thinking about this all semester. You can write your paper on the subject you used for Assignment #1.  If you do not want to do so, you are welcome to choose a topic that interests you. 2. What is your thesis or controlling idea? Is it  argumentative enough to generate interest? 3. What are the major opposing viewpoints? 4. Where are you finding the most helpful sources in support of your claim?   Progress Evaluation 1. Write ten lines in which you present your own position, summarize the opposition, and summarize the support for your own position. 2. What kind of ethos are you assuming in this essay? Why will it be the most effective ethos? 3. Make a list of fallacies that the opposition uses. How are you going to refute them? 4. What role are you assigning the audience? Are they enemies? Misinformed?   Evaluation Criteria Thesis and Purpose – Easily identifiable. 5 Topic introduction – Introduced and presented in a convincing manner with an appropriate title.  It should engage the reader’s interest. 10 Organization of information – Clear organization, easy to follow, no gaps. 25 Refutation – Attack of opposition’s arguments and supporting points. 30 Examination of fallacies – use of fallacies in opposition’s argument identified, named, and examined. 25 Development – Own ideas thoroughly examined, clearly presented, and well supported. 35 Supporting evidence – Valid, current information from appropriate sources used in the right context. 30 Conclusion – Follows logically from information 25 Style, voice, and language – Clear and honest, appropriate vocabulary, persuasive language. 35 Format – Grammar, usage, spelling, mechanics, sentence structures. 30 M.L.A. documentation style 30 Overall impression. 20 Total 300

Assignment Content Spend NO LESS THAN ONE HOUR freewriting in response to the following question: Which social justice issues interest you and why? Are there any social justice issues that affect you, your family, your friends, or your community? If so, how?

rewrite this paper and talk about credibility of sources, think of a way to report on a certain aspect of this topic. What’s the main goal ? what’s the main thing being focused on here ? i have attached a copy of the grading rubic and a previous copy of the “report essay” i did on the topic but again it need to be broken down into a deeper aspect on the topic of metacognition almost like a sub-category and turned into a “rough draft” for a final paper reference the questions below and manage to integrate them in the topic Is this paper an attempt at a report? In other words, is there a clear topic, research, and other requirements? If not, this may not be a report. IF A REPORT, does the title and opening sentences get readers’ interests? If so, explain why. If not, how might they do so? What information does this text provide and for what purpose?  What is the thesis? (This is an answer where you can copy/paste from the document). Where is the thesis located? Does the writer stay objective (unbiased) throughout the essay? If so, demonstrate some examples. If not, point out where the essay is too opinionated and offer suggestions for revision. Does the essay contain a minimum of two primary or secondary sources? (Keep in mind that it is possible they don’t have two sources because their draft is shorter than the final work.) Are these sources reputable / do they add to the credibility of the writer? If they don’t, what types of sources would you suggest? Are all quotations introduced in a way that allows them to merge smoothly into the sentence? Will readers understand the relationships between the student’s words and the evidence the student has gathered? If not, what could the student do to make those connections clearer? Are more transitional words and phrases needed? Where? Are the sources cited properly according to MLA-8 in-text citations? If not, how could the author improve upon this? Do you have any other suggestions for or questions about this report essay?

Watch the film “Consumed: Identity and Anxiety in an Age of Plenty” (2011) available on Slate as well as “Films on Demand” on the Sheridan Library website and answer the questions below. Part A – Background Information (10%) For this part of the assignment, you will identify key points from the film by answering the questions below.  These answers will provide you with the necessary background information to complete the reflection in Part B (e.g., complete Part A before proceeding to Part B).  1. According to the film, what weird mental illness do we all suffer from?  2. Having taken care of the major threats to our survival, what two obsessions have people turned their minds towards?  How does the economy try to capture these efforts? 3. According to advertisers, how can we compensate for below average traits?  Why doesn’t this help to attract a spouse long-term? 4. Why do people still feel empty even though they have all this stuff? 5. According to the film, what has our globalized supply system caused us to lose touch with? Instead, what does the marketing revolution tell us to worry about?  6. What are some examples of how our ignorance of nature is exacting a terrible price on the planet?  How must our psychological mindset change? 7. According to the film, when people discard products that still work in a utilitarian sense, what other things have broken?  What changes in design and marketing would prevent people from falling out of love with products so quickly? 8. If people continue to play the zero-sum game, what will happen to the planet’s resources? 9. Instead of viewing our evolved tendencies as a sentence, what aspects of our psychology can we potentially change for the better? 10. According to the film, why are practices such as recycling and alternative power just attacking the symptoms? Answers to each question should be clearly numbered and all questions answered completely.  Answers may NOT be cut and pasted directly from the film.  Instead, you can supplement direct quotes into your own structured sentences using quotation marks and in-text citations using APA format, as follows:  Journeyman Pictures (2011) and/or (Journeyman Pictures, 2011). ANSWER FROM THE MOVIE. Part B – Personal Reflection (20%)   1.      Relevance to Personal Experiences (10 Marks) – How do the key points from the film relate to your own experiences?  Share at least two distinct personal life experiences that relate to the film and explain their relevance.  Specifically, what behaviours have you personally engaged in or witnessed in others (e.g. friends/family) that illustrate the key points – EXAMPLE? (AT LEAST 1 DOUBLE-SIDED PAGE) 2.  Positive Changes in Thinking and Behaviour (10 Marks) – How has watching this film changed your mindset?  Provide at least two distinct examples of ways in which your thinking and/or behaviour will be different in specific situations in the future.   For example, how has your perspective changed when it comes to brand names, advertising, social status, and/or finding happiness?  What factors might you consider before deciding to purchase or discard a product?  What might you do differently when it comes to attracting or choosing a spouse? Reflection answers must be clearly numbered.  Each answer must consist of at least one (1) double spaced page of relevant reflection content (e.g., 2 double spaced pages in total) The format of the reflection is informal and you may write in first person (“I think”, “I believe”).  Reflection responses must be your own and outside sources (e.g., internet) are not permitted. (AT LEAST 1 DOUBLE-SIDED PAGE. NOT REPHRASING THE FILM CONTENT IN PART B)   Criteria Weight Content – answers to questions in Part A are complete; Part B answers demonstrate relevant application of film concepts to one’s personal life. 30 marks Format – spelling, grammar, punctuation, quality of writing, organization, adheres to page length & font/margin sizes; citations/reference provided in APA format. 10 marks TOTAL 40 marks   All answers must be written in full sentence format (not point-form) using standard 1-inch margins and a font size of 12.  This assignment is due in the Slate Assignment drop box in “.docx” format by the end of the scheduled course timeslot in Week 10.  Only one (1) file submission will be accepted per student, therefore, do not submit the assignment until the final version is complete. Late papers will receive a 10% deduction per day late, as per Sheridan College policy.  This is an individual assignment; submissions that are similar in expression will receive a grade of zero, as per Sheridan’s plagiarism policy.  Please ensure that you provide the full reference to the film in APA format at the end of the paper, as follows: Reference Journeyman Pictures (Producer). (2011).  Consumed: identity and anxiety in an age of plenty                      [Streaming video].  Retrieved from Films on Demand database.   THIS IN THE ONLY SOURCE TO BE REFERECE IN THIS ASSIGNMENT, NOT OTHER SOURCES

For Essay 1, you will investigate ONE web site and use specific criteria to develop an opinion of the site you have selected.  To help you with your decision, and to respond to the discussion forum, you might want to consider answering the following questions.  Why did you select the site you chose? Which criteria did you use to evaluate the quality of the site? Why did you decide on these questions? What did the visual and written information of your site tell you, the reader?   Your working draft should be about 700-900 words. No use of I, Me, We in the essay. No personal statements. This is not a personal essay, but an analysis of the website. Format this draft in MLA Format even though you will no doubt rework some of the content and development in your revision process. Content Criteria for Analysis First, you will cover each of the areas listed on this document: 6 Criteria for Websites These six criteria deal with the content of Web sites rather than the graphics or site design. Apply these criteria when you research the web site for your essay. 1. AUTHORITY Authority reveals that the person, institution or agency responsible for a site has the qualifications and knowledge to do so. Evaluating a web site for authority: ? Authorship: It should be clear who developed the site. ? Contact information should be clearly provided: e-mail address, snail mail address, phone number, and fax number. ? Credentials: the author should state qualifications, credentials, or personal background that gives them authority to present information. ? Check to see if the site supported by an organization or a commercial body 2. PURPOSE The purpose of the information presented in the site should be clear. Some sites are meant to inform, persuade, state an opinion, entertain, or parody something or someone. Evaluating a web site for purpose: ? Does the content support the purpose of the site? ? Is the information geared to a specific audience (students, scholars, general reader)? ? Is the site organized and focused? ? Are the outside links appropriate for the site? ? Does the site evaluate the links? ? Check the domain of the site. The URL may indicate its purpose. 3. COVERAGE It is difficult to assess the extent of coverage since depth in a site, through the use of links, can be infinite. One author may claim comprehensive coverage of a topic while another may cover just one aspect of a topic. Evaluating a web site for coverage: ? Does the site claim to be selective or comprehensive? ? Are the topics explored in depth? ? Compare the value of the site’s information compared to other similar sites. ? Do the links go to outside sites rather than its own? ? Does the site provide information with no relevant outside links? 4. CURRENCY Currency of the site refers to: 1) how current the information presented is, and 2) how often the site is updated or maintained. It is important to know when a site was created, when it was last updated, and if all of the links are current. Evaluating a web site for currency involves finding the date information was: ? first written ? placed on the web ? last revised Then ask if: ? Links are up-to-date ? Links provided should be reliable. Dead links or references to sites that have moved are not useful. ? Information provided so trend related that its usefulness is limited to a certain time period? ? the site been under construction for some time? 5. OBJECTIVITY Objectivity of the site should be clear. Beware of sites that contain bias or do not admit its bias freely. Objective sites present information with a minimum of bias. Evaluating a web site for objectivity: ? Is the information presented with a particular bias? ? Does the information try to sway the audience? ? Does site advertising conflict with the content? ? Is the site trying to explain, inform, persuade, or sell something? 6. ACCURACY There are few standards to verify the accuracy of information on the web. It is the responsibility of the reader to assess the information presented. Evaluating a web site for accuracy: ? Reliability: Is the author affiliated with a known, respectable institution? ? References: do statistics and other factual information receive proper references as to their origin? ? Does the reading you have already done on the subject make the information seem accurate? ? Is the information comparable to other sites on the same topic? ? Does the text follow basic rules of grammar, spelling and composition? ? Is a bibliography or reference list included? Visual Criteria for Analysis Next, you will cover Branding and Home Page and Navigation as it relates to the site you have selected. Branding and Home Page #1: Purpose As simple as it sounds, the most important thing a website needs to communicate is what the website does. There should be clear indications (through text, images, etc.) about what the site is. Is it a news site? A blog? An e-commerce site? Some combination? What industry is it? Mortgages? Pharmaceutics? If a viewer can’t tell within three seconds what the site is, they will probably leave. #2: Possibilities Your visitors will want to know what they can do with the site. Can they buy stuff or just read news? Can they comment and post reviews? Can they play games or just learn about them? Visitors also want to know how large the site is. When you walk in a department store, you can get a sense of scale. When you “walk into” a website, it’s sometimes difficult to tell how large it is. Help viewers know if there is a lot to offer by giving them clearly marked sections of the site. #3: Starting Point Strangely enough, some websites are hard to figure out where to start. Give your visitors a focal point (or a couple focal points). Don’t let them guess where they need to click first. Visitors have a specific reason for going to your site, so make sure they know where to begin. If they start down the wrong path, you may lose them forever. #4: Visual Appeal Aesthetics matter! As much as we would all like to believe that all visitors care about is is the content, it’s not true. The visual appeal of a website has been repeatedly proven to make websites seem more credible. People also believe that the website works better (even if it doesn’t!) if the website looks nice. #5: Personality You have total control over your website’s personality. How do you want it to present itself? Informal? Serious? Fun? Excited? Professional? Funny? Every word, image, and color you choose will impact the personality. Keep the personality consistent in your headings, colors, and word choice throughout the entire site. This is an important branding consideration. #6: Color Scheme Run your color scheme by a professional designer. Or, at least ask several people what they think (and you can’t ask your spouse or mother!) You shouldn’t have more than 3 or 4 colors dominating your design and all the colors should match. Also, recognize that about 9% of all men have some form of colorblindness, so you may need to accommodate for that, depending on your content. #7: Welcome Blurb Similar to a tagline, a welcome blurb quickly (in a sentence or two, or even simple phrases) should elaborate on the tagline. “We don’t just sell baby furniture. We well sell the cutest stuff out there.” DO NOT let your welcome blurb turn into “Happy Talk” (See #29). Welcome blurbs are not always necessary, but they can help clarify the purpose of a website. And they should be very short.   Navigation #1: A Way Home I always tell my students: don’t let your website feel like IKEA (or a hospital)! When we walk into most buildings, we know where we are in relation to the front door–IKEA and hospitals are the exception. There is nothing more frustrating than feeling lost. If visitors don’t know how to get back to the homepage, they’ll probably just leave. (If only that were a luxury we could have in IKEA–you can’t just leave until you find the door! #2: Search If your website is larger than 15 – 20 pages, you really should have a search bar. Research has shown that about 50% of all web users expect a search bar, and go to it almost immediately on any new site they visit. Don’t count out half of your visitors because you don’t have a search bar. Simple, small sites can get away with not having one. #3: Page Grouping The way you group your pages is important. If you sell leather gloves, will you put them under “lawn and garden” or “automotive”? Or both? Make sure the way you group your information is consistent with industry norms and customer expectations. #4: Organization/Visual Hierarchy Websites should be organized by importance. Is the most important thing the most obvious? Largest? Highest on the page? Is anything important “below the fold”? (Meaning, is it below the bottom of the monitor, where visitors will have to scroll to see it?)

Discussion of Political Cartoons 1 1 unread reply. 1 1 reply. Make sure you viewed the PowerPoint presentation of political cartoons  and other drawings depicting the movement for women’s right to vote.  Then, based on those images, respond to the following questions in the Discussion thread, and check back to see others’ responses and reply to several of them.   You can refer to specific images by the number at the upper left-hand corner in the PowerPoint slide.  What is the image or stereotype generally presented of women who participated in the Suffragist Movement? How do opponents of the Movement imagine the impact that the right to vote would have on men?  on children? Given the time period, why might some women oppose the Movement — why would they not want women to have the right to vote? Do you have other comments or questions regarding the images? (PS:  If you are eligible to vote in this year’s election, I hope that you have registered and have made a plan to do so.)

two- to three-page paper, in APA format, addressing the following questions: What do you see as the main difference between a successful and an unsuccessful decision? How much does luck versus skill have to do with it? How does your faith play into decision making? How much time needs to pass to answer the first question? Share an example of a decision where you used “satisficing.” Were you happy with the outcome? Why or why not? When would you be most likely to engage in “satisficing”? Decision making is a key component of the leading facet of the P-O-L-C framework. What decision-making traps might WorldCom’s board have succumbed to? Why might the concept of groupthink be especially relevant to boards? How might you use the pre-mortem technique to be more effective within groups at school or work? Imagine that your good friend is starting a new job next week as a manager. What recommendations would you give your friend to be successful with decision making at work? Your APA formatted paper should include two sources: one resource from this workshop and one other outside source. The format should use correct APA formatting with a title page, in-text citations, and a reference page and should be written in the third person. Resources https://open.lib.umn.edu/principlesmanagement/chapter/11-3-understanding-decision-making/ https://open.lib.umn.edu/principlesmanagement/chapter/11-2-case-in-point-bernard-ebbers-creates-biased-decision-making-at-worldcom/ For the example,  you can make up any scenario

Can you just make up something please? Thank you. For your first essay, you are to write a personal narrative. A narrative is a first-person account of an experience in your life. This will help your instructor get to know you better. Everyone has a story. What is your story? What is an event in your life that holds significance to you? Why is it significant? Why is it meaningful? In writing your narrative you should communicate to your reader the meaning and significance of your story.

Decide whether or not Bay City should build their football team a new stadium. Write an essay defending your position, supporting your ideas with specific information and clear explanation. (Essays that do nothing more than restate or summarize the facts will not receive passing

Birth Control should be given to men just as much as women, if not more.  *Why are women subject to birth control when a woman can only give birth MAX 2 times a year vs a man who can get 100 women pregnant in a year? Opposition Essay An Opposition Essay presents a Thesis that is in opposition to a specific issue/argument. Create an Opposition Essay according to the following structure:   Introduction- illustrate the issue/argument that you oppose by giving a real world example from your research. (Use 3rd person only, cite your sources). End your Introduction with your Opposing Thesis Statement, Topic + Opinion.   1stBody Paragraph- Give background/historical information on your topic. Cite all research. 2ndBody Paragraph- Explain one reason why some people think the opposition is valid/reasonable. Provide evidence to support. 3rdBody Paragraph- Refute the first reason from paragraph 2. Use sources to back up your reasons why you are correct. 4thBody Paragraph- Explain a second reason why some people think the opposition in valid/reasonable. Provide evidence to support. 5thBody Paragraph- Refute the second reason. Use sources to back up your reasons why you are correct.   Conclusion- Reintroduce your thesis, summarize best points, and offer solutions.   Requirements: 3 pages, MLA style. Works Cited page required. In text citation of all summaries, stats, quotes required.