English Literature

1200 words + 7 tables Research Topic ?? The role of digital technology in education. ?? Purpose Task description: You will produce a 1 200 word literature review based on a topic provided to you and based on your own research. The literature review should include the following: An introduction that outlines the background to the topic. This should include an explanation of why you are writing a review, and the relevance of the topic. You will need to include the scope of the review, which aspects of the topic will be discussed and the criteria used for your literature selection (e.g. type of sources used, date range). You will also need a thesis statement that outlines the organisational structure of the review. Two sections with sub headings. Each section addresses an aspect of the topic.  Each section will contain a number of paragraphs. A conclusion which includes the main agreements, disagreements and controversies in the literature, any suggestions for areas for further research, and  your overall perspective on the topic. A reference list. ?? Research Topic Your task is to explore the role digital technology plays in education today. Using the literature (7 articles) you will need to firstly identify specific digital tools and information that are currently being used in Higher Education and secondly, consider the impact these tools have on developing the skills and capabilities student need to be successful in both their studies and their future professional lives. ?? Additional Information Summary notes As part of your assessment you are required to submit two sets of summary notes of the articles you have read in weeks 6, 7 and 8. This is a total of 6 sets of summary notes. The notes of the 7th and final article will be submitted with your literature review.

INTRODUCTION An effective presentation requires careful preparation. In this task, you will create a plan for an informative or persuasive presentation that addresses a research-based, academic topic. Your preparation will include researching your chosen topic, planning for your intended audience, and creating an outline or other plan for your presentation. REQUIREMENTS Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide. You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course. A.  Describe your intended audience and why the topic is important to this audience (suggested length of 2–5 sentences).   B.  Create a presentation plan (e.g., outline) for a five- to seven-minute presentation on your chosen topic by including the following parts: 1.  An effective introduction that includes the following aspects: •   an attention-getting opening •   a thesis statement •   a preview of the main points of the presentation   Note: For a five- to seven-minute speech, two to three main points are recommended.   2.  Supporting evidence (e.g., statistics, published research) for the main points   Note: Avoid using personal opinion, personal research, or personal experience as your supporting evidence.   3.  an effective conclusion that includes a summary of the main points and closing comments. 4.  a minimum of three credible sources a.  Acknowledge sources within the text for all  content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized, and provide a reference list that includes the author, date of publication, title, and location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, website URL) for each  source. APA citation style is strongly encouraged.          Note: Refer to the attached APA Guide for Communication Performance Tasks if needed. C.   Attach one visual element (e.g., chart, graph, picture, model) that supports one of the main points with acknowledgement of any source information used

https://www.academia.edu/40221396/THE_NORTON_ANTHOLOGY_OF_AMERICAN_LITERATURE_NINTH_EDITION_VO_LU_M_E_A_B_EG_I_N_N_I_N_G_S_TO_1_820 Questions: 1) Did you learn anything about Columbus and his travels? 2) Based on his letters, what is your impression of Columbus? Was his sympathetic? Compassionate? Selfish? Please elaborate and provide evidence from the readings for your answer. 3) How do you feel about Columbus and slavery? Did you learn anything new regarding Columbus’ relationship with the natives and even his own crewmen? What are your thoughts?

Summarize the story of two novels, plays, or films that you have read or watched. Then list three ways that the plot of each work reorders or condenses that raw material (flashbacks, montages, etc.). Does the text begin in chronological order or in medias res? Does the narrative include a frame story? How might the opening of the text affect the meaning and the tone.

Summarize the story of two novels, plays, or films that you have read or watched. Then list three ways that the plot of each work reorders or condenses that raw material (flashbacks, montages, etc.). Does the text begin in chronological order or in medias res? Does the narrative include a frame story? How might the opening of the text affect the meaning and the tone.

Write an 5 paragraph essay describing three types of friends/Friendships, using your own classification system. Be sure to describe each type of friendship!

Write an essay in which you examine the impact of supposedly “good” stereotypes on individuals and groups. Locate a representation of a stereotype that is being viewed as positive and analyze how the stereotype impacts the individuals who are seen–or see themselves as–part of this group, as well as what this stereotype means for the broader place of this group in society. Apply Yang’s essay as a lens in order to consider the implications of stereotypes on individuals and groups.  Your essay should depend primarily on specific details from your selected outside source as well as the assigned reading by Yang. Your selected example could be a video, song, television show, movie, article, blog, or something else. It needs to be a rich enough source (enough details to talk about) to support a sustained analysis. Closely analyze your source to determine what stereotype is being represented, how it’s being represented as positive, and why. Consider how this representation impacts or responds to people who are part of this group, including supposed positive implications of the stereotypes as well as its negative impacts.  You will apply Yang’s reading as a “lens” to assist you in your analysis, making connections through the use of quotes that help you consider stereotypes and their implications.

Virginia Woolf belongs to the group of early twentieth-century writers who were called “High Modernist” writers.  Among other experimental techniques this group was well-known for having introduced “stream of consciousness” technique in novel writing.  In your essay, discuss how and why Woolf tries to capture her characters’ thought processes, shifting the narrative from one perspective to another.  Does this help her convey some of the major themes of the novel more effectively? Why?

I want to look at chapters Eight through Fourteen where Esther’s mental breakdown comes to a head.  Please answer the discussion questions below and then respond to three other classmates’ responses. As always, please be thorough in explaining how you came to the conclusion you came to.  1) Of the many events that led to Esther’s downward spiral into depression, what do you think pushed her over the edge? What do you think made her consider suicide in the first place, and what made her cross the line from “rehearsing” suicide to actually attempting suicide? 2)  Why does Esther throw her clothes off of the roof of her building? 3) What role had Doreen played in the story of Esther’s life so far? 4) What impression do we have of Mrs. Greenwood? What is the relationship between Esther and her mother like?  5) What impression do we have of Dr. Gordon and his techniques? 6) A main talking about this book is the frank discussion and portrayal of suicide. What do you think about Plath’s description and discussion of Esther’s many suicide attempts?

Looking back half a century, it is reasonable to suggest that America’s involvement in the war in Vietnam proved unsuccessful and unnecessary and that the failures of the attempt to thwart the spread of Communism have now left a noticeable bruise on our nation’s history. However, during the 1960s, before outright involvement in militarized support (both forced and voluntary) of South Vietnam, there grew a large split between those in favor of the war and those who opposed it. Two of the country’s most influential figures, President Lyndon Johnson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., used their persuasive power of speech to gain support for battle (LBJ) or suggest an alternative method of peace (MLK) in Vietnam. After reading/listening to LBJ’s “Speech on Vietnam” and MLK’s “Beyond Vietnam,” determine which speech is more persuasive in arguing FOR or AGAINST America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Keep in mind the context of which you are writing; do not immediately determine your position based on historical knowledge alone. You are writing from the position of knowledge from 1967; therefore, your position should be the THIRD PERSON, as well as from that time period (after these speeches). Consider the following questions as you develop your position: What sorts of rhetorical strategies did Johnson and King use to make their argument (logos, pathos, ethos)? How does Johnson explain the necessity of America’s involvement in Vietnam? What is Johnson’s position on Vietnam as a country and why is it necessary for America to “fix” it? How does King view the problems at home (in America) versus the problems in Vietnam? Does King believe the Vietnamese have the right to follow communism? Why? Other than The Age of Great Dreams, no outside sources can be used. This essay must be typed in MLA format, 1200-words MINIMUM, and turned in online to Canvas. You will submit rough drafts to Canvas by the above-listed date, then complete the peer-review workshop by the above-listed date. You will need to provide a word count at the end of your final draft, as well as a Works Cited page.