Literature

What is your favourite Robert Frost poem and why?

Directions: You will write a literary analysis paper in which you create an argument about a literary work or works, or an author or authors contributions and influences. You can explore some or all of the following in-depth: an author’s life, works, themes, symbols, characters, etc. You may also compare/contrast two works, or two different forms of one work (book vs. movie version). Some argue that a certain author or genre should be taught in K-12. The most important thing to remember is that you will be making an argument. This is not a book report. As quoted from Purdue: “Literature is an art form, and as such, it is meant to move, inspire or even outrage its readers. If you have a lot of options, choose something that appeals to you, even if you cannot justify your choice.”Your research paper will allow you to delve into a topic related to literature in a more comprehensive manner than your previous essays. You will conduct research to help you present your information and argument. Grading rubric: This will be the same rubric I have used for your other essays, but you will multiply the total in each row by 3, for a total of 225.Content:1. Your paper will need to be 8-10 double-spaced pages, in 12 point font. It must reach the bottom of the 8th page, not counting the header or title or Works Cited page. *If you are struggling to meet the page count, email me; I can help you! 2. Your paper will need to include the basic elements of an essay (introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion that connects to a current issue or relevant idea. It needs to be specific).3. You will need to use at least five sources from the Library (this will be in your AB). You can use additional sources from the Library, and one outside source. *Even if you do not quote a source in your paper, you should still include it in your “Works Cited and Consulted” page.4. You will need to develop and present a thesis/ argument.

Prompt (what you are writing about): Who is August Wilson and how is society reflected in his Pittsburgh Cycle of Plays? Instructions (How to get it done): • Research August Wilson and The Pittsburgh Cycle of plays. • You must have at least two outside sources that are academic and reliable. • Create an essay that is at least two pages and relates the following information: o An understanding of who playwright August Wilson is o How society is reflected in Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle of plays • This is a research essay and not an argumentative essay. • Include direct quotes and paraphrases from your researched information only as needed. • Be sure that you have in-text citations and corresponding reference citations for all quoted material, paraphrased material, and newly researched material. Requirements: • Length and format: at least 2 pages. • The title page and the reference page are also required, but they should not be factored into the 2-page length of the essay. • Essay should conform to APA formatting and citation style. • Use the third-person, objective voice, avoiding personal pronouns such as “I,” “you,” “we,” etc. • Please use the above source and at least two outside sources to create a properly-formatted APA reference page. • Use APA format for in-text citations and references when using outside sources and textual evidence. • Please be cautious about plagiarism. Make sure to use in-text citations for direct quotes, paraphrases, and new information. Source: Fences by August Wilson (pages 1270-1331)

Interest groups are an organization of people with policy goals who work within the political process to promote such goals. Groups attempt to influence policy in various ways including lobbying government by hiring representatives to advocate on behalf of the group’s interests, engaging in election activities, educating the public at large, government officials, their own members, and potential interest group members, and mobilizing the public. Use the information you learned in the Explore learning module this week about public opinion and political socialization, as well as the articles and websites below to develop an essay answering the question – “Should interest groups play a significant role in policy formation in American politics? Why or why not?” Use additional online resources, as needed, to develop your argument. The Role of Interest Groups Interest Groups The influence of elites, interest groups and average voters on American politics How much did interest groups pay per vote in California? The answer, as we break down the midterms with data Interest group influence on US policy change: An assessment based on policy history The writing assignment should be a minimum of 500 words and include an introduction with an overview of your essay, ending with a thesis statement answering the question “Should interest groups play a significant role in policy formation in American politics? Why or why not?” in your own words. The essay should also include a body with support for your claim. You may use the City College library’s databases to locate outside resources to provide support. Be sure to end your essay with a solid conclusion that wraps up and summarizes all of the ideas presented throughout your essay. Your paper should be formatted in APA style with an APA-formatted title page. Any outside resources should be included on a separate reference page and also formatted in APA style.

Analyze the theme of the “Grapes of Wrath.”

Write 8 pages thesis on the topic verna kirkness and her life story. She became instrumental and established Ojibway and Cree in several Manitoba schools as the languages of instruction. When she was the Education Director in the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood and the National Indian Brotherhood, she participated in various development and implementation of the Manitoba Chiefs. In 1974, she cleared her B.A and later on in 1976, cleared in Bachelor in Education. She went on to master and cleared in 1980 with a Master of Education at the University of Manitoba. In the early 1980s, she was absorbed in the University of British Columbia in the faculty where she put her leadership skills for the Native Teacher Education Program. She also created the Ts’kel Graduate Program. She is credited for being the first director of the UBC’s First Nations House of Learning in 1985. She was as usual instrumental in the construction and conception of the First Nations Longhouse that was opened in 1993 on the campus (Kirkness, 2013)As a scholar, teacher and administrator, she wrote and edited more than six books and in addition witnessed the publication of numerous articles on aboriginal education in Canada and internationally. She has inspired countless educators and students in both aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. In addition, Kirkness has successfully established through her vision and determination of new institutions that are aimed at contributing to the excellence of aboriginal education for the coming generations. Kirkness was the former president and one of the founding members of the Mokakit Indian Education Research association. The University of British Columbia awarded her a degree in an Honorary Doctor of Laws as recognition of her works. She has remained an advocate for Aboriginal education all through and has had a lot of influence in the creation and planning of the University College of the North within Manitoba. At the University of Manitoba, she has organized and led efforts to recruit Aboriginal scholars into Ph.D. education at the University (Kirkness & Bowman, 1992).

The subject is Racism in Teaching and how it affects students. You are free to change the latter subject to what is most relevant. (what or whom the racism effects)

Compare the poem “Daystar” by Rita Dove to the short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins. The answer needs to be a solid, well thought out paragraph.

Analyze the case “Amazon acquired Whole Foods” in 500 words in the following format and only use the concept that provided in the file:1 st paragraph:Motivation Introduce the topic that you are going to analyze; explain why we should care; summarize your analysis.2 nd paragraph:Industry Give a more detailed analysis of the industry before the event happened. Who are the players? Consumers X producers. Who are the big firms? How many firms are there? What is their market share of the firms you are analyzing? What is the profit margin? Is this a new product or an old market? How is the time horizon of production? Important: You should not simply answer the questions above. Write it such that reading it is enjoyable. You do not necessarily need to answer all of these questions and please add anything else you think is relevant. Originality matters! This is also a good moment to refer to a graph or table with data from this market.3 rd paragraph:Explain the event. Provide sufficient information such that we will understand your economic analysis. Do not provide useless information. You can also refer to a graph or table.4 th paragraph:Economic analysis Use the concepts you learned in class to analyze the event. You will probably have to take a stance on how firms compete or at least present different scenarios. Why did it happen? Why was it prevented/not prevented/partially prevented? Give social welfare implications (CS, PS, DwL). Include one or two graphs or tables related to the theory you learned in this lecture that are relevant to understand the problem. You should make your own graphs. Do not simply print screen the slides. Include the graphs in the second page. Explain the graphs to the reader. Explain changes in Q, P, profit, etc. Most of your grade will come from here! So, make a robust analysis.5 th paragraph:Conclusion. Do not add new information. Just summarize your work and maybe provide a policy implication. Avoid clichés.

Write 6 pages with APA style on The Child in Trouble: Institute of Public Health, Social Work and Care. Youth crime can range from the status offense. this includes minor offenses like underage smoking, violent crime are ones that the offender uses force to do a crime like a robbery with violence or murder and property crime like shoplifting and motor vehicle theft (Barry & John, 2009).In the United Kingdom in 1999 young people arrested are fewer than the adults except in arson arrests, despite that this number is still disturbing because the youth are not supposed to get involved in crime.When youths are involved in crimes, it tears society apart because people will not agree on what happened and blame it on other peoples, especially the parents of the youth. Other parents do not want to associate with those parents and even tell their children not to keep the company of those youths. Youths are the most productive members of the society and if found guilty of doing crimes and taken to juvenile detention or prisons, there will be few productive people. The youths said to be the leaders of tomorrow will be absent to build their future the right way hence, building a society that filled with youth crimes becomes hard. All these will tear the society apart.Youth crime is always associated with youths not raised responsibly by their guardians because they lack the correct upbringing they tend to do bad things that harm others and even themselves. Youth from violent families tend to be violent even with their age mates outside the family and single parenthood is associated with youth crime. The society also blames it to poverty, if youths do not afford basic items they tend to get them through some unlawful way or do other things like drugs and joining violent gangs to get away from their poverty and sorrow. Peer pressure is high in youths and can be a reason they engage in crime, the gangs they join to fit in with the rest and end up doing the wrong things in the name of fitting in. Access to illegal drugs and guns in some societies is easy. these make some youths get involved in illegal things easily as compared to where access is hard.