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Write an essay in which you analyze an influencer’s social media feed to reveal the persona a professional, organization, celebrity, etc. (or their PR team) is trying to construct. NO POLITICS. How do the posts create an identity for that person/ organization?  What is that identity?  Why would that particular person/ organization try to construct that particular identity?  What advantages would that have for him/her? You must use specific evidence (quotes, paraphrases, examples, descriptions etc.) from social media feeds in your paper to support your conclusions (your thesis). Pay attention to rhetorical choices, along with any images, audio, or video used in the feed, but think about your paper as a coherent whole. Avoid doing one paragraph at a time on these different aspects. Think about how to connect these ideas.

Discussion Four- Assuming that all of us have written your Essay One Assignment: Conflict in Literature, let’s discuss our papers.  Specifically, which story did you write about?  Why did you select that story?  And what were the major points about Conflict you addressed in your paper?  Did the conflict in the story remind you of any conflict you have had in your life?  Please write a minimum of 150 words, and respond to the posting of at least two class members. To receive credit for this discussion, you must at a minimum (1) write a posting a minimum of 150 words.; (2) post your reply no later than 11:00 PM Sunday, September 20 (but I recommend you try to reply earlier this); and (3) respond to at least two classmates’ replies to the Discussion no later than 12:00 PM Sunday, September 20- writing three to five sentences in your response to a classmate’s posting.Then after posting your reply, respond to at least two other class members’ original postings to the Discussion I posed above in Discussion Four, writing three to five sentences. You may respond to more than two class members.  To post your Reply to another class member’s original posting, click on the “Reply” box below the class member’s posting to which you want to respond; then write your response to the original posting of the other class member, and click on “post Reply.”

1) Choose two of the three films we are watching for this essay cycle to watch . One will serve as the basis for your response and the other for your reply to a peer. 2) Before you view the film, be sure to review the lessons on the critical lenses we are using for this paper (located here: Feminist/Gender Studies & Ethnic Literary Studies- Critical Theory Lecture). 3) As you have view the film, consider take notes on aspects of the film that could be interpreted through the critical lenses we are using for Essay 3. 4) Once you have finished viewing the film, choose a critical lens & key question to serve as the basis for a 2 paragraph (300-500 word) response. Be sure to use specific details (try to quote if you can using the closed captioning and transcript options available through the Kanopy database). Be sure to carefully proofread your composition. 5) Review the responses of your peers in the discussion board and choose ONE peer response based on the second film you watched to reply to. Compose a 1 paragraph reply where you seek to expand on your peer’s argument by presenting additional evidence and insight. NOTE: Be sure to carefully proofread all your work for this discussion board. ============================== For reference, here are the key questions from the critical lenses we are using for this essay. Feminist Criticism, Gender Studies, Queer Theory How are the sexes depicted in the text? What are the power relations between the sexes? How is sex and sexual identity depicted in the text? What sorts of dualisms are present in the text (man/woman, straight/gay)? Does the text present identities that are alternative to the gendered or sexual norms? Does the text present these depictions as accepted or abnormal? In either case, how does the depiction complicate our understanding of gendered and sexual “norms.” Ethnic Literary Studies How does race appear in the text and how does it shape the way we interact with one another? What is the significance of depictions race in the text? How does the text reflect or undermine dominant cultural perceptions of race? How does the text depict a distinct ethnic identity? How does the text depict the lived experience of an ethnic identity in American society? How does the text depict racism as a persistent force in American society? How does the text accurately reflect the experiences of victims of racism?

Step 1 Choose two works, from different artists, from the LISTEN to the Experts Table media presentations and find still images of the artworks online to save to your computer.  In an MS word document include both images (1 MB each max). Under each image write the following: Step 2 1.    The title of the work and the artist. (Titles of artworks are capitalized and always italicized or in quotation marks.) 2.    Describe what you see in the artworks that you can name.  If you see un-namable shapes or objects (abstract objects), describe their colors, line quality, texture, shadows, variety, etc. 3.    Which Essential Element or Principle of Art is most obvious to you in each work? (The LISTEN module has the content area for understanding the Elements and Principles of Art.) 4.    What are the mediums the artist used? (Painting, sculpture, installation, video, photography, ceramics etc.?) 5.    According to the artist or expert talking, what is the meaning of the artwork? 6.    Which element or principle of art do you see that the artist uses to help convey that interpretation? 7.    Compare and contrast one element or principle in the artworks you chose – how are they similar and different? Step 3 What changed in your understanding of each artwork after your observation and analysis? Save your edited word document on your desktop/hard drive. Step 4 Upload your Word document here.

For this task, write a self-evaluation paper that identifies and explains which social theory best describes your current view of sports. In your paper, consider the following questions and organize your thoughts in a clear and concise manner, allowing the reader to easily follow your train of thought. Remember to support your thoughts and viewpoints with scholarly literature and research articles. Questions: How do you perceive the world of sports? What method of research do you implement when studying sports? What are some major concerns related to sports? What limitations or weaknesses do you possess when examining sports? Where do you foresee an issue occurring or accumulating with your current theory of sports? Do you feel that your current social theoretical outlook needs changed after this week? Support your writing with the appropriate research articles and scholarly peer-reviewed articles. Length: 5-7 pages, including 3-5 resources

For this discussion, begin by finding an article, web page, advertisement, or public service announcement that makes some reference to statistics. Review the information that is presented, and develop the main response in which you address the following: 1. Summarize the main points and purpose  2. Describe the reference to statistics and how do you identify it as relating to statistics.? 3. Discuss the implications of this reference to the meaning or the message. Did it make it seem more credible? Did it change your impression as a reader. *** It does not have to be a full page as it is a discussion***

Summarize and analyze the rhetorical strategies, assumptions, and logic of the following text about vampires “Visum et Repertum” – a report filed c.1732 by Johannes Fluchinger (i’ll be uploading the text in the files) After summarizing the text make sure you cover the follow in the paper – How would you assess the author’s rhetorical choices (e.g. ethos, logos, and/or pathos)? – What assumption(s) do you see included in this text, if any? – What kinds of logic (including, possibly, fallacious logic) do you see the author use or attempt to use (deduction, induction, and/or logical fallacies)? Please explain your reasoning. Each body paragraph should include at least one quote each from “Visum et Repertum”. Refrain from focusing much on your opinions or response to the text.

Please respond with a 50 word minimum response to each topic, and find an example from a current event that helps illustrate your points. Topic 1: Faith and Spirituality. What role should colleges and universities play in supporting students’ different religious and spiritual practices? What challenges might campuses face when implementing such support? Find and provide at least one current event related to religion/spirituality on campus as an example. Topic 2: Disability Identity. How do other institutions of higher education (where you work or have gone to school) accommodate students with disabilities? How does the support found in high schools compare and contrast with that provided at colleges and universities? Find and provide at least one current event related to disabilities on campus as an example.

TOPIC: “Civil discourse” can be defined as conversation designed to come to agreement, create greater understanding, or solve problems. Consider the arenas of politics, social and mass media, and interactions you have observed or had and answer the following question in a well-organized argumentative essay. Do we do a good enough job of engaging in civil discourse? Your essay must also meet the following requirements: 1. 850-word minimum 2. 3 body-paragraph minimum (total of 5 paragraphs) 3. third person point of view 4. MLA format using no outside sources and no citations

Evaluation Assignment The goal of an evaluation is to determine if something is “good” or not. This is usually done to establish whether or not a product is worth the cost that it is being sold for, although it can also be used for establishing the quality of work done by an employee or student. You will be formally evaluating a product that costs $50 or more. Purpose This assignment requires two steps before beginning your analysis: establishing the product category and choosing the criteria used to judge the product. Establishing the category is important because you want your reader to clearly understand how you view the product, and you want your criteria to reflect that category. For example, the criteria by which you judge a truck will be different than the ones you judge any motor vehicle by. Being clear and specific about the category will help you communicate your perspective and purpose to the audience, and will help you remain impartial as you judge the product. Audience Your audience will consist of your scholarly peers whom you may assume are also interested in purchasing the same type of item that you are evaluating.   Content/Subject  Your evaluation will begin by establishing what product is being evaluated, how much the product costs, what one category you consider the product to be a part of, and what three criteria you will be evaluating the product on. Each paragraph should address one criteria each, establishing the idea for each criteria before judging the product.  Finally, you will want to conclude with a judgement about whether or not the product is worth the cost.  A few questions you may consider as you craft your essay: What kind of questions do I usually ask before purchasing this kind of product? What would a perfect example of this kind of product be like? Are all of my criteria appropriate for the same category? Are my criteria the best choice for judging this product? Am I biased towards or against this brand? Steps Step One – a 1,000 word rough draft Step Two – a peer review of a classmate’s rough draft due in Lesson 5 Step Three – a final draft due in Lesson 6 and written in an elevated and sophisticated style that makes use of correct grammar and usage.  You should make sure to make a clear and precise argument as you evaluate the chosen product.  Specific guidelines for this assignment are: Clear introduction and conclusion. Structure the essay around the three chosen criteria. Conclude with a judgement about the value of the product. Adherence to MLA format (including in-text citations and Works Cited page). Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. At least 1000 words, excluding headings.