English Literature

Word Count/File Type: 1500 word minimum; 1800 word maximum. Microsoft Word file (.doc/.docx, etc) Description/Prompt: The plot of The Merchant of Venice dramatizes the troubled relationships between the three concepts that have structured our reading in the Human Event— the Law”—in a singular fashion.  Between the conflicting forms of love, life-and-death legal disputes, and terrifying depictions of racial violence, The Merchant of Venice is a maelstrom of philosophical and poetic questions about the keywords we have been studying all semester. For this assignment, you will select one of these three keywords, and one text, other than The Merchant of Venice, that you have not written about in essays one or two. Having selected your key concept and a text, respond to the following prompt. How does the understanding of the law developed in the text you select compare and contrast to the understanding of that concept developed in The Merchant of Venice? In answer, one might consider, for example, how the concept of agáp? advanced in the gospels relates to the ideas of mercy that circulate in Merchant, or how the colonial forms of law imposed in A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies relate to the working of the law in Merchant. Talk about The Law  The Merchant of Venice – Pg. 141 – 171 Act. 4 Sc. 1 Oresteia – Pg. 137 Athena murdering her mom. Pg. 146 -147. Pg. 148 making the last vote. The court seen in both books – the similarities and differences

Key Concept Paper Instructions Choose a DB topic that you have written about this term (in this class) that you would like to further explore and write a 900 – 1000 word paper on the topic. The paper will have 5 scholarly articles, which have been published within the previous 4 years; you may use articles used in the original DB, however, each of the articles must be a narrative on the results of a study/research.  The paper is not a restatement of the original DB post, but is a review of all 5 of the scholarly articles.  Some of the questions that must be addressed in the paper are:             What are the common themes among the findings all 5 of the research articles?             What are the differences among the findings of all 5 of the research articles?             What is unique in each article regarding the author’s approach to the concept?             According to the authors of the articles, why is the concept important to an organization’s leadership?   Paper Requirements:  The paper is to be your original work and written solely for this course. Although past papers can be minimally referenced, papers previously submitted or work from previously submitted assignments cannot be used to fulfill this assignment. The paper must be written using current APA format and include a title page, an abstract, and a references list. The paper must have a minimum of 900 words and a maximum of 1000 words. The word count does not include the cover page, abstract, or reference pages. It must be submitted as a Word document (.doc). The finished paper must be uploaded, as an attachment, by the published deadline. Any charts, graphs, pictures, etc. must be put in an appendix and do not count toward the word count. Block quotes cannot be used and will not count toward the word count requirement. References must be as follows: A minimum of 5 peer-reviewed references must be used. Each reference must be from a different peer-reviewed journal published within the past 4 years.  Each of the articles chosen must be a narrative on the results of a study/research.   Textbooks, books, web blogs, abstracts, dissertations, magazines, and other ancillary materials cannot be counted as one of the required references. All references must be cited somewhat equally in the narrative with no references over- or under-represented. Quotations must not be more than 15% of the paper – paraphrase and properly quote the citations. The following should be used as headings: Introduction to the concept (definition and overview of the paper) What were the differences and similarities in the research done regarding the concept? What was unique in each article regarding the author’s approach to the concept? What are the similarities in the research findings? What are the differences in the research findings? Conclusion

Review of Experimental Research – In conjunction with the Information Literacy lecture, you will find a peer-reviewed journal article on negative body talk (aka ‘fat talk’) and ethnicity. You will write a 2 to 3-page paper explaining the methodology that was used in the article. THIS IS NOT A PAPER ABOUT FAT TALK. THIS IS A PAPER DEMONSTRATING THAT YOU UNDERSTAND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH as a way to engage the SCIENTIFIC METHOD. You will introduce the scientific method and experimental research, noting that it is the only type of research method that allows scientists to make causal statements (i.e., this caused that). Make clear that the fat talk article will serve as an example of the elements of an experiment. At a minimum, you must briefly explain the following concepts (citing King) and providing examples from the fat talk article (citing the authors): hypothesis (the fat talk article has 3 hypotheses – pick ONE to discuss) independent variable – IV dependent variable – DV (for the hypothesis you chose) operational definition of the IV and DV (the DV you picked – not all three) experimental group control group (and why it’s necessary) random assignment (and why it’s necessary) ethical considerations in research (this is the only element that does not require examples from the fat talk article). publication in a peer-reviewed journal           Explain each of these concepts using your own words and citing King. And, explain how these concepts were implemented in the fat talk study, citing the fat talk authors. Do not use any direct quotes. Include correct APA citations of the article and the book (King) in text and on a references page (use the APA template provided)                                                                                                      -I suggest that in your own words you define each of the concepts that are required in the paper. Then, note how each of the concepts was implemented in the fat talk paper. Finally, use those two lists to construct your paper. Try organizing your thoughts with an outline like this – Introduce scientific method and experimental research as the only way to engage the scientific method in order to make a causal statement, cite King. State that the Katrevich et al. (2014) research on fat talk will be used to illustrate the elements of experimental research Explain what a hypothesis is, in your own words, cite King, give the example from Katrevich et al. (2014) IV and DV are identified in the hypothesis. Explain the concepts, cite King, clarify the IV and DV in Katrevich Explain operational definition, cite King. Give the example of how the IV and DV (for whatever hypothesis you’re using in your example) in Katrevich were operationalized  Explain experimental and control groups and why both are needed Explain random assignment, cite King Explain APA (spell it out the first time) code of ethics, why it is necessary, comment on the terrible history,include/explainthe four main requirements, in your own words, cite King Conclude by explaining peer-reviewed journal (cite King) and state where Katrevich was published Follow all of the directions – no personal pronouns, proper formatting, complete citation, etc.

Final Paper: Morrison and Current Events Final draft (1500 words) Problem of writing about Song of Solomon: One of the main challenges of writing a paper about a novel like Song of Solomon is that so much has already been written about it, and half of that material is available online (and the worst material is the most readily available). Essentially, we will compose a paper connecting the novel Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison with current events. A general comparison will be too broad, of course, so we must focus on a particular aspect or theme and formulate an argument. For instance, you could write about racial discrimination, or violent reactions to racism, or even racism within the Black community. The topic is open but you have to use at least one additional outside source, but that could be something as simple as a newspaper article. Quotes from the novel are of course necessary and should be featured prominently in your paper.

Week 8 Final Exam As I wrote above the final exam will be open to access on 12/9/20. The final exam is a self-reflection essay that requires you to use your critical thinking skills. It is a platform where you express your personal experiences in regards to the material and topics covered in the course. When writing the paper please consider the following- Papers may take 1 or 2 topics and examine them deeply, or more topics examined in less details. Below are some prompts to help you get started. Remember this is a reflection do not summarize the material.  What have we studied that is interesting? What new things have you learned? How has your learning affected preconceptions or misconceptions you brought with you into class? How does your learning affect you view of the world and the universe? Will what you have learned change your behavior in the future? Paper Requirements: The paper should be 3-5 pages long (double-spaced), using 12-point Times New Roman font. Your paper must include an introduction, body and conclusion. Inclusion of Readings: Please make specific reference to readings and other course materials to support, clarify, and contextualize your ideas. I want to see that you have not only read and understood assigned readings, but also thought about them in relation to your own experiences and learning. Grading Criteria: Because students learn different things in different ways, there are no “right or wrong” answers. Papers will be evaluated on content depth and quality. A thoughtful, well-written paper will include: Integrative, coherent and well-organized writing Specific examples and detailed descriptions of learning experiences that were important for you Reflections on your thought processes while you went through the seminar Clear and precise connections between readings, concepts, and examples from class.

English 1A/95 Essay #3: Impact of Cultural Legacy “No one who can rise before dawn three hundred sixty days a year faults to make his family rich.” Inquiry Question: How do you think a cultural legacy can impact the degree of a person’s success? Background: Proverbs are popular sayings which contain advice or state a generally accepted truth. Proverbs function as “folk wisdom,” general advice about how to act and live. And because they are folk wisdom, they often strongly reflect the cultural values and physical environment from which they arise. For instance, island cultures such as Hawaii have proverbs about the sea; Eastern cultures have proverbs about elephants, and American proverbs, many collected and published by Benjamin Franklin, are about hard work bringing success. Proverbs are used to support arguments, to provide lessons and instruction, and to stress shared values. In chapter 9 nine of Outliers, “Rice Paddies and Math Tests”, Gladwell provides some examples of proverbs that Chinese rice farmers would often recite such as “Farmers are busy; farmers are busy; if farmers weren’t busy, where would grain to get through winter come from?” and “In winter, the lazy man freezes to death” (238). Prompt: Gladwell uses these examples of proverbs from Chapter 9 to help explain the concept of cultural legacy. In Chapters 6, 7, and 8 Gladwell argues that understanding cultural legacy can impact a person’s success. Write a well-developed essay in which you define the term ‘cultural legacy’, discuss its impact, and discuss the role that proverbs play in keeping a cultural legacy alive. In this essay, you can either support Gladwell’s notion that cultural legacy has a profound impact on success or argue against itIn the essay’s introduction, give some background to Outliers. Then come to terms with Gladwell by explaining what he means by ‘cultural legacy.’ In your thesis, answer this question: What kind of impact does cultural legacy have on a person’s life? Can the impact be positive, negative, or both? Requirements: 4-6 pages (MLA Format) Introduction Strong hook/attention grabber Introduce topic/necessary background information (define cultural legacy, etc) Thesis that addresses the prompt: What kind of impact does cultural legacy have on a person’s life? Can the impact be positive, negative, or both? Body Multiple body paragraphs that are guided by topic sentences that explain the main idea of paragraph follow an organizational strategy use examples from the reading in the form of quotes (use quote sandwiches) Conclusion (Use one of the strategies I shared earlier in the semester) Research One Academic Article from Databases Reputable Website (One that passes CRAAP Test) Style/Technique Appositve phrases Participle phrases Colons Semicolons Paragraph hooks

LITERATURE REVIEW AND ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT APA formatted (double-spaced, 12-pt Times New Roman font or 11-point Calibri font ONLY, section headers, page numbers, title page, reference page, 1-inch margins (all), 5-page maximum, excluding the title page and reference page. You should have a total of 5 references (3 articles that you are synthesizing and 2 additional scholarly sources). Every reference listed must have a corresponding in-text citation. Each article should be cited in your paper. Do not include an abstract).  Submit your assignment as a WORD document ONLY. No PDFs will be accepted for the final draft of this assignment itself, however, your three articles may be submitted in the form of a PDF.  Should you submit your final Literature Review and Analysis as a PDF, it will not be graded. You will be required to resubmit it and appropriate point deductions will apply.   This assingment must contain the academic honesty acknowledgment on the title page. A copy of this attestation statement is provided below. Submissions without the required attestation will not be graded.  Please complete and copy to the title page the following: Attestation I (enter your name) attest that this submission represents my own original work in compliance with college regulations. I further attest that it was personally authored by me and has not been taken in full or in part from the submission of any other student. In addition, I attest that the sources of all information obtained from outside sources have been truthfully and completely cited. I have read and understand the SPC Academic Honesty Policy and recognize violations of this policy may result in sanctions up to and including program dismissal.   Submit your FINAL DRAFT and your 3 pieces of evidence to the dropbox. Label the assignment as:   Literature Review: Last name_First name     The goals for completing this assignment are to:   demonstrate proficiency in critically analyzing research evidence demonstrate the ability to synthesize the literature distinguish quality evidence discuss the characteristics of research articles integrate multiple pieces of evidence into a literature review format identify gaps in areas of scientific investigations     Literature reviews in published studies provide what is known, what is not known, and what the possible contribution is of a study.  The review of the literature for a quantitative study is done to identify the research problem, understand previous research, and plan the study. During the interpretation of the findings, the researcher may review the literature again to determine if additional relevant studies have been published. Reviews of the literature in published studies can be critically appraised for current, quality sources; relevant content; and synthesis of relevant content (see the critical appraisal guidelines box in textbook Chapter 6). A checklist for reviewing the literature includes preparing, conducting the search, processing the information, and writing the review. A written review of literature should be grammatically correct with a logical flow and a reference list that is accurate and complete.   Assignment Overview You will write a limited literature review to identify studies published on your assigned topic.  Your assigned topic is “appropriate coping strategies for burnout prevention”. In this assignment, you will review scientific literature in relation to your assigned topic.  You are required to review and synthesize three research articles.  The three articles are to be (1) peer-reviewed, (2) primary research, and (3) quantitative studies only.  They must be articles that were published within the last 5 years. Throughout the semester, you have been searching for evidence that pertains to this topic.  This is evidence that you may use to complete this assignment to support your literature review.    Step 1: Reviewing the Literature A literature review is used to direct the planning and execution of a study.  The primary purpose of a literature review is to demonstrate why a study is necessary. As you compose your literature review, you must establish the necessity for a research study on the assigned topic. One of the key tasks is to establish where gaps in the current research lie. You must show what has been overlooked, understudied, or misjudged by previous studies in order to create space for new research within the assigned topic area of academic or scientific inquiry.  When reading the papers, keep in mind that you do not need to understand every last detail in order to get the main messages and a clear overview of what was done and its implications and limitations. Step 2: Writing your Literature Review Your final literature review and analysis paper will not be akin to a traditional literature review, which is usually presented as an often-lengthy text document. You are to provide your literature review in the format outlined within the rubric. You are required to electronically submit the three articles that you used to conduct the review, along with your final draft of the assignment. The articles may be submitted in PDF format. If you have already submitted the articles for a previous assignment, you are still required to submit them again with this final assignment. Your paper should be explicitly organized into sections that are listed on the Literature Review and Analysis rubric with clear section headings.   Additional Resources to help you write your Literature Review View this link for guidance on how to write your literature review: https://www.scribbr.com/dissertation/literature-review/ Tips for Writing a Literature Review Sample of a Literature Review_1 Sample of a Literature Review _2 Disregard any outdated APA formatting within the examples     NOTE: You must be very careful not to simply use the abstracts of your articles or text in the articles itself for your summary. This exercise is meant for you to summarize things IN YOUR OWN WORDS! I am looking for YOUR summary of each source. Academic misconduct is a serious offense, thus TURNITIN ( less than 20% matching with no verbatim passages and no quotations) will be enabled.  Please view the Academic Honesty Policy in your student handbook and/or the syllabus.  You are required to submit full copies of your sources (research articles).  There should be no third-party subscriptions or additional logins required when attempting to access your articles.  Should this be the case, the article(s) will not be counted toward your grade and points will be deducted.

103 / Review Essay Choose ONE of the following questions and answer it in an essay of 1250 words. Answer with reference to at least three texts. 1.      “Racism” is a word that people use a lot, but in this course we’ve had the opportunity to examine it in depth. What is racism? What kind of thinking underlies it? How does it manifest itself? How do people fight against it? For this essay, don’t begin with a dictionary definition of racism. Instead develop your definition of racism by using the texts we’ve studied. What understanding of racism do they lead us to? 2.      Are black folks “citizens”?

WRITE A REPORT ON WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO ATTEND AN HBCU. This report should be research based.  The paper must answer the following:       – What is an HBCU?     – How many are there in the country?     – How many are in Georgia?     – What makes the HBCU experience different from attending a PWI?    – What are some of the opportunities that are provided on the campus of an HBCU?     – Would you consider attending an HBCU? Why or why not?

Literary Analysis Essay  Assignment Prompt: Choose any topic you want to analyze from the Three Musketeers and make an arguement for it using evidence from the text to support your claim.  Word Count: 1250+ words (5+ pages + Works Cited Page) Format: MLA