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Write a critical/analytical essay about the following question based on the short story “Boys and Girls” by Alice Munro Discuss the idea(s) developed by the text creator in your chosen text about the ways in which individuals attempt to balance a desire for independence and a need to maintain meaningful relationships with others.  No other source is to be used except the book and nothing else

Write a paper that compares and contrasts the formal structures, rules and functions of governmental institutions across systems, with respect to a specific research question that you frame. The institutions you choose to investigate may be parties, party systems, electoral systems, executive branches, judiciaries, etc. and your goal will be to examine causal connections between the institution and some type of outcome. For instance, are Presidential or Parliamentary democracies more durable? More efficient? Which democratic regime is more or less likely to see a successful transition to or consolidation to democracy and under what conditions?

14.4 Discuss: How to Construct Arguments: The Use of Personal Anecdotes 20 20 unread replies. 24 24 replies. Since the purpose of many arguments is to convince readers to agree, it’s important to have a central idea for readers to agree with.  An argument’s main idea is its central claim or thesis statement. The central claim or thesis should illustrate a specific focus and purpose:  To convince undecided readers to accept your thesis To make opposing readers less resistant to your thesis To convince readers who agree with you to take action. Since reasons often are opinions, they need evidence to show that they can be considered valid. Each reason needs to be supported with evidence which can include: Examples from personal experience or personal anecdotes Statistics Facts and quotations from your research Results of field research, such as interviews, etc . . . Your choices of evidence reflect your: Purpose Audience Context With this as background, in a post of at least 200 words, answer the following questions: When are personal anecdotes useful?  What are the limits of personal anecdotes in formal arguments? What other kinds of evidence could be used to supplement or even replace a personal anecdote?

I need a writer to answer to all these questions in a separate piece of document and make changes to my draft to a final research paper.MLA Formatting1. Is the paper formatted using MLA? (double spaced, written in a 12 point, Times NewRoman font, etc.?)Organization2. Does the introduction provide enough context information for the reader to understandthe topic? If not, make a note, such as “more background info needed.”3. Find the thesis statement. If there is no thesis, make a note; if the thesis is unclear, makea note. Is the scope of the thesis narrow enough for a paper of this size?4. Find the topic sentence of each paragraph. Does the topic sentence effectively introducethe topic of the paragraph? If not, make a note.5. Are the paragraphs unified? In other words, do the details in each body paragraph relateto the topic sentence of that body paragraph? If not, make a note.6. Are the ideas raised in each paragraph fully developed? Are they clear?7. Do all the details in the essay support the thesis statement? If not, where in the essay dochanges need to be made?8. Does the conclusion summarize the main points and restate the thesis?Sources and Citations9. Is each quotation integrated into the writer’s sentences? Is each quotation relevant to thepoint it supports?10. Are there any details,paraphrases, or examples that require an in-text citation? Did youread anything and think, “Hmmm, where did that information come from?”11. Where would be a good place for a quotation or a paraphrase to act as support for animportant point, if there is no cited support already?12. Does the in-text citation lead clearly to an entry on the Works Cited page?Grammar, Spelling, and Mechanics13. Check the grammar (fragments, run-ons, comma splices, modifier errors, etc.). If you finda mistake, you don’t have to correct it, just point it out; label the error if you can. If thereis something that you just don’t understand, or are not sure about, identify the confusingpart, and add a question mark.14. If you see other errors, such as punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc., by all means,point them out.Style15. Check the point of view of the writing. Does the writer write in the third person or usethe first person with purpose? Second person should be avoided, so if it is used, make anote.16. Does the writer write in present tense? If not, make a note.Essay Strengths17. Name some of the essay’s strengths. Be specific.18. Name some strong words/phrases the essay uses.19. What did you learn from the essay?

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAD READ DOCTOR SLEEP BY Stephen King  BEFORE YOU ANSWER THIS QUESTIONS For each of the following discussion questions, write a developed response that answers all questions presented, and includes evidence from the novel as support. If an alternative question is presented, you may choose that alternative. In other words, you are not required to answer both.  Questions are worth 20 points each and will be graded on your ability to write a developed response of at least one full paragraph (at least ten complete sentences) that includes ample evidence from the text as support.  Answers are based on opinion, but you must provide support for your opinion.      1.     Did you enjoy the novel? Why or why not? Be as honest as possible and give reasons to support your response.                        2.     Which character(s) did you like/dislike most? Why? Write a short character analysis that includes examples of why you like or dislike this character.   Alternative Question: Were there any characters that you liked at some points and disliked at other? What story changes or new contextual information made you change your mind?                3.     What made you want to keep reading this book? Put a different way: What kept you interested and engaged with the story?    Alternative Question: If you did not feel particularly engaged, explain why. Propose changes to the book that would have made it more engaging for you.                                    4.     Choose one sentence from the story that you particularly liked and discuss ONLY that sentence. (What about the sentence is so great? Does the author play with language in this sentence? How does it relate to the larger themes of the story?)  Alternative: If choosing a single sentence seems too limited, you can expand your answer to a favorite paragraph or a favorite page. The goal is to focus on a small chunk of the text and really analyze that section.              5.     Discuss how the context for a given piece of writing might have affected the writing itself. Any creative work is ultimately influenced by the historical and cultural context of the time in which it is written. This is certainly true of The Shining and it is also true of Doctor Sleep.  Describe how those historical/personal events affect your interpretation of the story.    Alternative: Do you think King intended the story to carry any specific message for readers of this time? If so, what message? Develop your response and include examples as support.

STRUCTURE OF THE PAPER 1. Thesis for your paper – what makes this editor worth studying Research your editor looking for some guiding observation(s) or theme around which to build the ideas for your paper & presentation. Choose something that surprises you; that you find unique, fascinating or just downright instructive. It could be a style you observe, away they handle particular kinds of material, or their philosophical approach to storytelling, or to the process of editing itself. Use: • The textbook • Interviews/articles – online, from journals, what colleagues have said • Commentary tracks • Watch clips, Start your paper with this opening idea. It could take 1-3 paragraphs to express. It is the opening act, where you set up the points you will make through the rest of your paper. Make sure this sets up what you will explore and leads to a wrap up at the end. 2. Body of the Paper should discuss key points about the editor that elaborate and demonstrate the theme you set up, and for which you can find supporting evidence in the clips you will describe and screen in class. Consider these areas as you write: A. The editor’s theories about filmmaking and the practice of editing; collaborations with directors; the role technology has played in their work; their experience with intuition, music, and rhythm; or the motivation behind choosing the projects they edit. B. Give some background about the editor: how they started, what projects they have worked on, and with whom. C. Advice they may offer to young filmmakers. 3. Conclusion The final paragraph should be a summary and conclusion drawn from your analysis. What has your research and inquiry into this filmmaker brought you to conclude about their work, about editing in general, about your reason for studying them? How do your thesis statement and the exploration you covered in this paper come together in the conclusion? You might include your reactions to what you have learned about the editor, and how your research has influenced your own approach. For example, do they work in a way that is just like you approach editing? Or are you inspired to look at things differently? The paper must be about 3-4 pages long – double spaced. A SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE ASSIGNMENT WILL INCLUDE: Paper: Good organization – includes a thesis statement, development of ideas, conclusion Good technical aspects of writing: correct grammar, spelling, sentence and paragraph structure Cite all source material using quotes and/or footnotes (you will need a minimum of three different sources) IF YOU WATCHED GASPAR NOE FILMS, YOU ARE THE RIGHT WRITER FOR THIS PAPER.

1.) Explain the scope of the research essay. What will you be addressing and what will you not be discussing? Any relevant definition should be included as well. 2.)Research Question and thesis 3.) What assumption (biases) 4.) Describe the main areas or topics of your investigation 5.) Counterpoint or alternative perspectives

The paper should be just from the books  Analyze the setting of the novel—Discuss the significance of Hill House. What is the importance of the house? What sets it apart from a ‘real’ home? How does the house create a feeling of uncanniness? What is its history and does this effect our perception of the house? Is Hill House evil or made out to be evil? Please provide a detailed description explaining how the house, architecture, past accounts, and history are connected and create an atmosphere of uncanniness.   Analyze the character Eleanor in The Haunting of Hill House—How is she described? What is the purpose of this description? What is the effect of Hill House on her? In what ways does her disposition change or improve, how and why? Does Eleanor experience an episode or is there a supernatural excuse? Illustrate how Eleanor is presented in the novel. How is this shown? What is the purpose? Are there any underlying meanings to her character? How does she change, and why? (You can also make a connection to Theodora and in what ways they are connected?) Your paper should include: A focused, precise argument that is narrow enough to be well developed and supported, but significant enough to bring to light an interesting idea or commentary about the literary elements and interpretation that you choose to focus on. A thoughtful and complex thesis statement that incorporates evidence directly from the text. A well-organized structure that includes a compelling introduction, topic sentences, transitions, and focused body paragraphs. Textual evidence and quotes Show—don’t tell! In your paper you should avoid summarizing or paraphrasing; instead, pay close attention to the author’s use of language in order to explain how he/she achieves a specific effect or expresses an idea.

Be sure to read Amy Tan’s essay ‘Mother Tongue’ and James Baldwin’s ‘Black English.’ Under ‘Readings’ folder.  How does Baldwin define ‘language’? In what ways is his definition central argument? According to Baldwin, what is the origin of black English? In what ways black English “a language that permits the nation its only glimpse of reality, a language without which nation would be even more whipped than it is” (6)? What do you think Baldwin fears has happened and will continue to happen if black children are required to learn standard English? Do you see any problems with using black English for the instruction of black children? Explain. Compare to Baldwin’s ‘Black English,’ what common themes do they share? Think about gender, class, and race, and how all these influence their writing.

School’s extreme measures in keeping students safe. How far is too far? Structuring your ethical argument essay: Introduction Establish the context for the argument. Establish the ethical principle of the argument. Explain the need for discussing the topic. Present the essay’s main point. Present the essay’s thesis statement. Body Paragraphs Topic sentences linking back to and supporting the thesis statement. Evidence Provide an overview of the situation. Explain the ethical principle. Analyze the particular situation on the basis of the principle. Other evidence supporting the thesis statement: Facts, statistics, expert opinions, charts, graphs, scientific findings, etc. More details. Refutation of Opposing arguments. Address questions about or objections to the thesis statement. Acknowledging opposing arguments. Using the opposing argument to re-strengthen the thesis statement’s position. Conclusion Reinforce the thesis statement. Reinforce the evidence presented. Concludes with final thoughts on the argument. Must be strong and reinforce everything you have argued in your essay. Works Cited You must have a works cited page.