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Part 1:Topic: Type topic here.Question(s): Type questions here. You should only have 1-3 questions here, and you should NOT include the answers. These questions bring focus and specificity to your topic.Thesis Statement: Type your working thesis statement here. The thesis should answer the questions you included in the previous step. The thesis should be only ONE sentence. Remember, thesis = topic + opinion + reasons/justifications.Part 2:Plan: Here you are going to write a brief explanation of how you plan to support your thesis statement. What do you plan on writing in your paper? What information do you plan on including? This should only be a paragraph or two.*Note: This prospectus should only be about a page long, double spaced, Times New Roman, size 12 font.(See Example Prospectus on next page)Sample ProspectusPart 1:Topic: The different attitudes of marriage in “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” “The Clerk’s Tale,” and “The Franklin’s Tale” of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales.Question(s): (1) What are the similarities and differences in the attitudes of marriage between the Wife of Bath, the Clerk, and the Franklin, according to the tales they give? (2) Are these different attitudes an implication of how Chaucer viewed marriage?Thesis: Discussing these attitudes of marriage and additional attitudes found in The Wife of Bath’s, the Clerk’s, and the Franklin’s tales, and comparing and contrasting each, will reveal Chaucer’s intended moral concerning happiness in marriage, a review of his alleged raptus, and give inference to Chaucer’s personal views of how he believed marriage should be.Part 2:In my paper, I plan to discuss these different attitudes or views of marriage according to who is telling each story, and I plan to compare and contrast these attitudes, exploring the similarities and differences of each view according to the backgrounds and motivations of each narrator (character) of the different stories in The Canterbury Tales as written by Chaucer in each of their prologues, and according to the different characters of the stories told. I also would like to explore what these attitudes imply about Chaucer’s personal views of marriage, if they do so at all.

Project Overview In this project, you will write an informational white paper and create a presentation on citation ethics. In the white paper, you will make an argument about a topic using the formatting conventions of your chosen citation style. In the presentation, you will explain the ethical and practical importance of citing and attributing sources of information. The ability to write clearly using a professional format will make you a reputable and trusted source of information to any employer. Competency In this project, you will master the following competency: Apply professional writing conventions to a piece of writing Scenario You work for Acme Widget Company, an online business that sells toys, games, bicycles, sporting goods, and footwear. Acme would like more people to visit its website. One of your coworkers suggested that employees write white papers. White papers are concise reports on different topics that are often published online to help people to understand complex topics. The company’s founder, Winnie Widget, loves the idea and made a list of potential topics for employees to write about. She thinks that publishing white papers on Acme’s website will help build the company’s reputation. She wants Acme to be seen as a thought leader—a company that people think of as knowledgeable and influential in its field. Directions Informational White Paper You have been asked to write a white paper about a topic related to the company. Review Winnie Widget’s List of Potential Topics, which is also linked in the “Supporting Materials” section. Then, choose a topic to write about. Note: You may research a topic not included on Winnie Widget’s list. Remember that if you conduct your own research, you will need to cite your sources and make sure that your sources are reputable and authoritative. Once you pick a topic, write an informational white paper (250–500 words or about 1–2 pages) about your topic. In your white paper, make a clear argument about the topic and use at least three sources of information to support your claims.

A causal analysis asks you to examine either the causes of a problem, why the problem has happened, or what factors have led to a particular problem. To write an effective causal analysis essay the thesis and body paragraphs should focus on 2–4 specific causes (i.e., actions, events, thoughts, attitudes, conditions, or decisions) that have led to the problem you have identified. Writing about causes is an important skill in academic, professional, and real-world contexts, and the ability to identify the causes of a problem is essential in persuasive writing.SCENARIOIdentify a social, environmental, or political problem that is of local, national, or global concern.REQUIREMENTSNote: Be sure to focus only on the causes of the problem in this paper; do not consider effects or solutions.A. Write a causal analysis essay (suggested length of 3–7 pages). In your essay, do the following:1. Address an appropriate topic.2. Provide an effective introduction.3. Provide an appropriate thesis statement that previews two to four causes.4. Explain the causes of the problem.5. Provide evidence to support your claim.6. Provide an effective conclusion.B. Include at least two academically credible sources in the body of your essay.1. For your sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Special Occasion Speech (Tribute Presentation): A special occasion speech designed to introduce the audience to a person worthy of examination by a large audience whose primary social significance is post-1970. You may use PowerPoint, the Elmo system, or other suitable media for your visual/ presentational aids (though you may supplement your speech with additional aids); visual aids are purely optional for this speech. The length of the speech will be 6-7 minutes. The content of the speech is to be decided by you. You should select an individual who you feel is worthy of informing others about. Please note that this should be primarily about their social significance and not just a biographical sketch. It should also have some legitimate and demonstrable impact on your audience for the speech. You should use a public figure; please, don’t argue how your dad could beat up their dad. You will be expected to have a balanced and comprehensive methodology; ALL information taken from a specific source should be properly attributed. My topic will be Barack Obama please read rubric and requires 3 scholarly citations. For more information on Tribute Presentation read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Tribute+Presentation&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

The student will submit an Article Assessment in which they provide a citation for the article in Turabian format, a 1-2 sentence statement of the author’s thesis, a 3-5 sentence discussion of how the author supports his thesis, and a 3-5 sentence discussion of how it fits into the overall history of Africa as we are studying it. Choose a scholarly article related to the history of one of the nations listed on the “Regional List of African Nations” list under the Southern Africa heading, or on the map/list below, and create an article assessment based on the rubric and template/example.  Countries in the Southern Africa Region include: Botswana Lesotho Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Namibia South Africa Swaziland Zambia Zimbabwe For more information on Southern Africa read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Africa

Final Essay Assignment 12-point font, Times New Roman! Choose one of the following topics to orient your final essay. Refer to the last paper prompt for a general statement on how papers will be evaluated. The topics below are broad on purpose. It will be your task to redefine your thesis as your research progresses, but the topics below are designed to provide a general point of departure. Choose ONE of the following topics. Your first task in developing a paper is to articulate a thesis statement. Your thesis does not necessarily have to address every question included in the topic (better if it doesn’t, in fact). Instead, you should use these questions to first motivate your own thesis and then test its scope and focus. Your paper should incorporate AT LEAST THREE (and no more than five) secondary sources.(Must be cited in MLA format) Chosen Topic 3. Mary Shelley’s novel “Last Man” contemplates the possibility of a (human) apocalypse, a moment when humanity might no longer exists on the Earth. What does the novel suggest are the effects on human society, morals and politics when whole societies are forced to confront the possibility of their complete/ imminent collapse? How does the plague described in the novel transform the ideals of the period (i.e. conceptions of democracy, notions of universal humanity etc.)? What consequences does the novel suggest follow from contemplating a “landscape without man,” an Earth totally devoid of human life? Make sure you ground your interpretation in a close readings of specific passages from the novel. If there are any questions don’t assume just ask me.

Essay-Follow instructionsWriting Assignment: Students will write a page(double-spaced) response to one of the following questions and useevidence to support their answers.1. “Limited freedom” is a reoccurring theme that we see inthis story. Describe three ways that the characters freedomsare limited in this short story.2. All dystopian stories seek to make statements about oursociety. What do you think this story is attempting to say aboutour society?3. Create a central idea that you believe best fits with thisstory. How is that central idea developed throughout thestory?

RETURNING  TO  WALDEN  More than being examples of great writing and honing critical thinking skills, however, classic literature is important because it brings up universal themes that are important for today’s society.  One such example you read and wrote about, Thoreau’s Walden (with its peaceful associations with Nature and withdrawing at least temporarily from the hustle and bustle of modern society), has a relevance perhaps even more important today than when Thoreau published his book Walden in 1854.  As you read, Walden is even considered viable enough to see commercially a modern video game! Write at least two paragraphs of six sentences each on this topic: Explain how “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant has a theme with relevance for today.  Use at least one quote from the work.  Also, include in your discussion a commentary on how the work fulfills the comment by the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (quoted above) that “there is nothing that so greatly recreates the mind as the works of classic writers.” For more information on Walden read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walden

In What Ways Does Our Individual Identity Influence The Ways We Speak And Write? In What Ways Does Our Use Of Language Influence Our Identity? Your essay of 3-4 pages (double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman) should be formatted according to MLA standards, including in-text citations and works cited list. MLA guidelines can be found at the OWL at Purdue site:  https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ Your essay should incorporate ideas, specific details, and quotations from at least one of the unit’s readings which are below: https://blog.bestamericanpoetry.com/the_best_american_poetry/2014/03/if-what-i-mean-is-hummingbird-if-what-i-mean-is-fall-into-my-mouth.html https://blog.bestamericanpoetry.com/the_best_american_poetry/2014/03/natalie-diaz-losing-farther-losing-faster-reading-elizabeth-bishops-one-art-while-trying-to-save-my-.html For more information on Use Of Language read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Context_(language_use)

Write a 3-4 page (approximately 1400 words) explaining a concept essay in Modern Language Association format (MLA) about a concept that interests you and that you want to study further. The concept you choose to explain may be related to your college courses, identity, and community, or career and work. When you have a good understanding of the concept, explain it to your readers, considering carefully what they already know about it and how your essay might add to what they know. Essay Structure: Begin with a clearly written introductory paragraph. A focused concept that is neither too narrow nor too broad, explicitly identified in a thesis statement, will be clearly evident. Body paragraphs will develop the main ideas stated in the introduction, which may be anticipated by a forecasting statement. The paragraphs will be appropriately detailed and demonstrate strong unity, coherence, and development. Each paragraph will support the thesis statement and contain transitions to help the reader easily shift from topic to topic. The conclusion will remind readers what they have learned from reading the essay by summarizing the information presented. The conclusion may also give advice on how to apply that information or speculate about the future of the concept Grammar and mechanics will be free of error. Editing will be thorough. Following the conclusion will be a properly formatted Works Cited page, containing at least three sources. Your essay should incorporate some if not all of the techniques of this genre of writing as explained in our Module 04 reading assignments. The best essays will make good use of the following: an engaging introduction to the concept through anecdotes, rhetorical questions, epigraphs, and inclusive or conversational language; an explicit thesis and forecasting statement; thesis support in the form of expert sources, examples, and specifics; clear definitions of terminology; logical classification of information; and transition words and sentences. Works Cited Page & MLA Formatting Requirements: Three sources should be cited. Sources can be any combination of print or electronic sources. Sources should be listed alphabetically . In-text citation in the form of signal phrases and parenthetical citations to identify your sources are required throughout the essay. ***For the purpose of this assignment, your explanation should be interesting, meaningful, logical, and informative. Give careful consideration to your audience, and what they might already know or think about your concept. For more information on Concept Essay read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept