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sources to use: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2014/11/21/harvard-beckman-lousy-writing/#.X8j8YmcJxf0.link http://umsl.edu/~alexanderjm/AllWritingisAutobiography.pdf The file included at the top…. What is good writing?  And what do we, as writers, have to do in order to produce it?   In this final project of the semester, you will make a claim about what good writing is. Your claim should apply across different kinds of writing—which means it needs to extend across different kinds of writing situations. Note: this does not mean that you are making a claim about a “universally-applicable” definition of “good” writing. Think carefully about what we’ve been talking about all semester. You will also make a secondary claim about how good writers produce good writing, as you define it. These claims should be based, in part, on how you work best as a writer as well as how others have attempted to answer these questions. In essence, then you are concurrently developing a theory of writing and an identity (or identities) as a writer.   How do you define good writing? What evidence should you use? This semester, we have read about writing, and you’ve defined your preconceived notions about writing, and looked into the way professional writers discuss writing. In this final project, you will be reaching back into work you completed for both Writing Project 1 and Writing Project 2. Therefore, you will support your claims with   ·       Your own experience. Include detailed analysis and discussion of your writing experiences and processes, successful and/or not successful. Connect your experiences to the general claims you are making about writing. Revisit the formal and informal writing we completed this semester as well as writing you produced in other courses. Note: For your reference: My experience writing is on and off. There are days I can write forever and there are days I cannot write and my head is blank. I tend to get writers block when writing about topics I am not very informed on a subject even though I still do research.    ·       Readings from the course. Synthesize information, ideas, and concepts from at least three other sources (including readings assigned in class and/or the readings listed below). Make the connections to your theory of writing clear. Also, analyze and evaluate how useful you think these readings and other course concepts will be for your ongoing development and success as a writer both in school and beyond.   ·       Course information. What kind of information about writing has been emphasized in this class? How has your writing been evaluated?   ·       Conversations or interviews with peers, professors, others. This element is optional, but you may want to include ideas from office hour meetings, class discussions, and other conversations with your other professors or fellow students that shed light on the issues at hand. Do your best to summarize these conversations fairly and accurately. As much as possible, use course-specific vocabulary, as demonstrating a vocabulary as a writer is key to your theory of writing. Consider what concepts are necessary to know in order to write well (e.g. analysis, synthesis, revision, rhetorical situation, etc.)     Guiding Questions You do not have to answer these questions, but they may be useful as you think about what you have learned and what you know to be true about your own writing theory.   ·       What makes writing good or effective? ·       How are reading and writing connected? ·       What concepts seem important to understand to be an effective writer? ·       Which threshold concepts, to your mind, are the most valuable to carry with you? ·       Which key terminology from writing and composition studies are most cogent to understanding what “good” writing is and does? ·       What have you learned about writing and/or yourself as a writer this term? What obstacles do you encounter? What strategies help you? ·       What’s changed for you as a writer this term? How? Why? Describe the change. ·       What goals do you have for your future as a writer? What do you hope to continue to do or learn? ·       Can you draw a diagram or picture or chart to illustrate your theory about the nature of writing?   Relevant Readings RELEVANT READINGS (not all have been assigned)   Wardle & Downs, Naming What We Know Roozen, “Tracing Trajectories of Practice” Melix, “From Outside In” Murray, “All Writing is Autobiography” Newstok, “How to Think Like Shakespeare (Links to an external site.)” Rosenberg, “Reading Games: Strategies for Reading Scholarly Sources (Links to an external site.)” Hass & Flower, “Rhetorical Reading Strategies” Warner, “I Cannot Prepare Students (Links to an external site.)…” Kantz, “Helping Students Use Textual Sources Persuasively (Links to an external site.)” Grant-Davie, “Rhetorical Situations and Their Constituents (Links to an external site.)” Robertson, Taczak & Yancey, “Notes Toward a Theory of Prior Knowledge” Yancey, “Writing in 21st Century” Penrose & Geisler, “Reading and Writing without Authority (Links to an external site.)” “Annoying Ways People Use Sources (Links to an external site.)” by Kyle D. Stedman “I Cannot Prepare Students to Write Their (History, etc…) Papers (Links to an external site.)” by John Warner “Why I Write Bad (Links to an external site.)” by Milo Beckman VanDeWeghe’s “‘Awesome, Dude!’ Responding Helpfully to Peer Writing (Links to an external site.)” Straub, “Responding—Really Responding—to Other Students’ Writing (Links to an external site.)” Greene, “Argument as Conversation” Sommers, “Revision Strageties…” Sommeres, “Here I Stand Writing” “The Role of Metacognition” Dirk, “Navigating Genres” “Notes on Punctuation” by Lewis Thomas (226) “In Praise of the Humble Comma” by Pico Iyer (229)   Recommendations: ·       Start early, ·       Reference the readings (or any other literature) as appropriate, ·       Be organized and purposeful with everything you do, ·       Structure your paper appropriately so that is presents unity and coherence, ·       Visit the university Writing Center… ·       You are highly encouraged *wink wink* to incorporate the course readings into your writing. Requirements: ·       Length: 1500 – 2500 words (give or take) ·       Submission draft due 12/1 ·       WP3 final draft and due Thursday 12/8 @ 11:59 pm ·       Follow MLA formatting guidelines for in-text source integration and the Works Cited page. Evaluation Criteria Content and Focus (85%) Does the final Writing Project 3… ·       Offer a theory of writing which can extend across various writing situations? ·       Include a detailed discussion of learning that occurred throughout the semester, focusing on key pieces of evidence from this class and other? ·       Support discussion of learning with specific, embedded evidence? ·       Make connections between discussion and evidence by using key terms and concepts discussed throughout the course? Nuts and Bolts (15%) Final, polished Writing Project 3 should… 1.    include a Works Cited (or References) list for secondary sources quoted and/or discussed in the project. 2.    use MLA guidelines (or the citation style preferred by your major) for all parenthetical citations and reference pages. 3.    demonstrate meticulous proofreading and editing practices

STUDY QUESTIONS: Know that our moral evaluations of sexual morality often end up in considerations of the metaphysics of sexuality, that is, views about the ultimate and fundamental nature of our sexual desire. What is metaphysical sexual pessimism? What is metaphysical sexual optimism? Know that non-moral evaluations, such as the evaluations that are involved in the dangers of sex (diseases for example), will often play a role in our moral evaluations. Remember that normative ethical inquiry, which aims to make prescriptions, usually needs to have a firm base in descriptive judgments that get certain facts correct. Know how the normative ethical theories we have considered can be applied to some issues in sexual morality. Know the three-fold criteria that Roger Scruton suggests should guide normal sexual desire (see his podcast above): 1) We should have reciprocity through mutual recognition in which both partners are capable of self-giving. 2) Each person in the relationship should be seen as non-transferable.  3) And the intentionality of sexual desire should be directed towards an individual person.  Once we have these three, we can ask how certain practices – masturbation, pornography, sex with minors, fetishes, open relationships, casual and impersonal sex, necrophilia, sex with sex dolls, and on – either hinder or help the development of habits that help us actualize natural and thus non-perverted sexual desire that is reciprocal, non-transferable, and directed towards a person.  What is meant by sexual perversion? Know that most philosophers argue that everything which unnatural is not automatically immoral (natural law theorists, however, typically disagree). Why would we want to understand what is natural and unnatural about sexuality? What did St. Thomas Aquinas say about homosexuality and why did he say  Why does Thomas Nagel disagree with Aquinas on homosexuality and why does he disagree? What would St. Thomas Aquinas say about forms of fetishism and why would he say it? Thomas Nagel agrees with Aquinas that various forms of fetishism are immoral. But he disagrees with Aquinas’ reasons for why such practices are immoral. How are Nagel’s reasons for seeing fetishism as immoral different from Aquinas’ reasons? Know the difference between two broad approaches to sexual morality, namely, natural law approaches and liberal ethics approaches. What do to the people who claim “consent is sufficient” argue when it comes to sexual morality? What do to the people who claim “consent is notsufficient” argue when it comes to sexual morality? Know that our analysis of sexual morality will typically include an investigation into general and fundamental concepts such as voluntary, sexual activity, sexual desire, sexual sensation, and sexual perversion. It will also typically include efforts to understand less abstract concepts such as prostitution, pornography, and rape. ASSIGNMENT:  This week please take up one of these options for reflection: 1) Take some issue that falls under sexual morality (procreation, contraception, celibacy, marriage, adultery, casual sex, flirting, prostitution, homosexuality, masturbation, seduction, rape, sexual harassment, sadomasochism, pornography, bestiality, and pedophilia) and provide an argument, using at least one of the normative ethical theories we considered, for or against it. If you really want to provide arguments for AND against it, that is fine too. 2) In your reading you will encounter the debate between those who think that, when it comes to sexual morality, consent is enough and those who think consent is not enough. Reflect on this debate, get the facts right, and then and offer your views on the issue. Please provide at least one argument in defense of your position using one of the normative theories we considered. LINKS: https://iep.utm.edu/sexualit/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-ethics-bites-audio-31057555/episode/sex-and-perversion-32810389/ https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2015/03/14635/ VIDEOS:

While  patents  are  intended  to  encourage  investment  in  research  by  protecting  intellectual  property,  unethical effects can occur. The purpose of this paper is to a) review ethical theories and patent law, b) discuss the ethicality of applying patents to pandemic vaccines ,and c) developing a reasonable public policy for pandemic vaccine developmental funding, pricing, national security, and world-wide distribution. Write a paper with sixteen (16) paragraphs (~250wordsper paragraph) with the content listed below .The paper should be a smooth flowing paper with additional introductory and concluding paragraphs .Use the underlined and bold phrases as your section headings ,page numbers, 11 or 12 pt font, double space, professional grammar, one inch margins, and at least five (5) different references.

i have uploaded files for this order.  Pick one topic and write about it The Godfather. One of the biggest criticisms of this novel is that it stereotypes all Italians (not just Sicilians). Do you think that this book stereotypes Italians, or gives them honorable characteristics (strength, family loyalty, etc.) that Americans as a whole should emulate? The Godfather. Write a paper that considers the role of women in the novel. For example, some argue that women are strong in the novel, but not in a contemporary way that requires overt power over others. Focus on one or two female characters. Jaws. Who is the hero of this novel? Keep in mind that heroes in bestsellers reflect or shape men in American society. You could, for example, compare Quint with Brody. Jaws. Discuss the role of the shark in the book. For example, does the shark represent innocent nature, revealing the corruption of Amity? Or does the shark have an active personality that represents evil? Jaws. Does Amity deserve a shark? Does the shark act as a way to reveal Amity’s flaws? Does the book argue that evil/corruption is always revealed?

answer these questions about this article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2020/08/jesmyn-ward-on-husbands-death-and-grief-during-covid in 500 words questions: What is the argument the author is making? What is the hurt or wound or want that the author is responding to? What do they want to do? How does the author go about making their case? What narrative or argumentative strategies does the author adopt? What issues arise for you in reaction to the author’s work? Describe your response to the material and what it attempts to do. no sources/ references needed use bolded headings for each question

2. Read the essay by Iris López and David Forbes titled “Borinki identity in Hawai’i: Present and future.” Using as a framework the theoretical essays on identity and traditions, plus the specificity of ethnicity and identities in Hawai’i (as explained by López and Forbes), analyze (in 1000-words) the cultural situation of Puerto Ricans in Hawai’i. In your discussion, be sure to include the following:• Is there a Puerto Rican culture or identity in Hawai’i?• Can it be considered “authentic”?• Explain in detail (you must support your argument).

Here are the errors that I have to edit in my essay: (MISTAKE) This draft is missing the mark. Most of the questions in this category are not addressed in a satisfactory way. (RUBRIC) Can the reader perceive the writer’s voice and personality in the text? Does the language in the text feel realistic and authentic? Does the writer come close to her/his topic so that the reader senses a strong connection and commitment? (MISTAKE) The draft is moving in the right direction in this category, but it needs to be strengthened in all or some of the areas in this category (RUBRIC) Does the text translate beyond the writer’s personal experience and offers the reader something of value? Does the text aim to make a strong connection to the reader by offering insightful re?ection? (MISTAKE) The draft is moving in the right direction in this category, but it needs to be strengthened in all or some of the areas in this category   And to edit Grammatical errors and sentence structures errors

You are assuming the role of teacher in this exercise.  A student submitted a paper in response to an assignment in your class.  A second student has come to you indicating he is aware the first student plagiarized on this assignment.  You ask a few questions to get a better understanding of the accusations and you commit to investigating this charge.  Your research shows the first highlighted area was copied from Masciarelli and the second from Frisch & Green.   Your assignment (two separate elements): Mark up the paper using proper APA methodology including needed plagiarism corrections.  How should the highlighted sections have been documented?  Submit a corrected copy (using Track Changes, All Markup, Show Markup, Balloons, Show All Revisions Inline).  Also use MSWord comments to add supporting documentation where needed.   Additionally, write a 900 word, APA structured (no abstract required) double-spaced summary of your investigation.  Did the student plagiarize?  Presume you did not know the outcome going into your investigation.  What evidence would have helped you make the determination?  Provide examples of evidence in your response.  How would you confront this student about the plagiarism?  Presume this is an online course.  What would you say to the student?  As part of your response to the student, please list at least two (2) resources you would recommend to help guide him/her to an improved product.   As this exercise is more applied, there is no need for scholarly resources.

How to complete this assignment: Open the United States Bureau website.   (Links to an external site.) 1.    Click on the tab PEOPLE at the top of the page and then click on 2010 census home. (Note- you may find the 2010 census data in other tabs as well. It doesn’t matter how you find it, just that you find it). 2.    Using US census data available on the US census website, select 2 Pennsylvania counties and find data for several (approximately 5-6) the following: Median income Mean income Educational level Family size Number of children Occupational category of population age 16+ older Percentage of married people Percentage of single head of households Racial-ethnic composition Age distribution Unemployment rate Poverty levels Industry Percentage of foreign born residents Percentage receiving public assistance Look critically at the data. Look for similarities and differences between the counties. 3.    Create charts in Excel to illustrate the data you have collected. Be sure to appropriately label each chart and make the charts meaningful by grouping related concepts (i.e. educational level, income, and employment or family size, number of children, and poverty level). 4.    Next, based on the data you have captured and put into charts, (and after examining the data) develop 2 questions about these two counties. For example: Why are the educational levels higher in county X and in county Y? What has contributed to higher levels of unemployment in county Y than county X? 5.    Finally, write a 2-3 page paper (in APA style) in which you do the following: Describe the 2 counties. Using the charts you have created in Excel (and be sure to include them in this paper!), explain what these charts show and what the similarities and differences are. Explain the answers to your questions. Finally, what don’t you know about these counties that you wish you knew? What questions do you still have about these two counties?

4 – What were some of your writing triumphs and challenges? When did you feel you were most successful with your writing? When did you have the most difficulty? How did you overcome those difficulties? 5 – List three (3) things you learned from compiling your portfolio? 6 – If you could redo your entire portfolio, what would you do differently? ADDITIONAL NOTES AND INFORMATION FOR THIS ESSAY: This assignment must be 2-4 typewritten pages and adhere to ALL WRITING REQUIREMENTS (as listed in the Course Overview), and will be due with your final portfolio on the LAST DAY OF CLASS, ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTION. Note that NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. AN ASSIGNMENT THAT IS NOT ACCEPTED WILL PUT YOU AT RISK OF NOT COMPLETING THE CLA 12:28 PM  Megan L. Read 21 hours ago 388228 Read 22 hours ago