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ESSAY #2: Misattribution of Arousal—How to Apply for Beneficial Outcomes The author of “Misattribution of Arousal” discusses both positive and negative outcomes of this human thinking phenomenon. In the negative, we attribute arousal to a mistaken source, which might lead to embarrassment, or worse. However, this phenomenon can have positive outcomes: it can cause us to positively bond under certain conditions and activities. How do we harness its beneficial effects? What are some strategies to become aware of and apply the Misattribution of Arousal? Review the article so you firmly understand the thinking phenomenon. Be specific in the detail of the strategies as to how Misattribution of Arousal contributes to beneficial outcomes. FORMAT REQUIREMENTS: ? 12-point Times New Roman font; entire document double-spaced; ? Last name and page number on every page in upper right-hand corner; ? Your Name, My Name, Class Name, and Date In upper left-hand corner; ? LENGTH: 1200-1500 words (4-5 pages) FIRST PAGE SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS: Last Name 1 Student Name Instructor Name Class Name Date Creative Title of Your Own BASIC OUTLINE OF ESSAY: 1. INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH: a. Explain the Misattribution of Arousal using quotations from the reading; b. Offer thesis statement as last sentence; “Key strategies to create positive outcomes using Misattribution of Arousal are [STATE 1ST IDEA], [STATE 2ND IDEA], and [STATE 3RD, IDEA].” {You can also use a single idea as a thesis}. 2. 1st POINT; “[STATE 1ST IDEA] will bring about the positive effects of the Misattribution of Arousal.” USE PIER PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE 3. 2nd POINT; “If a person [STATE 2nd IDEA], she will see the benefits of the Misattribution of Arousal.” USE PIER PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE 4. 3rd POINT; Individuals who want to draw out positive impacts from the Misattribution of Arousal should [STATE 3rd IDEA]. USE PIER PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE 5. CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH: a. Restate your main ideas; “In summary, [RESTATE MAIN IDEAS] enables people to develop the positive outcomes of the Misattribution of Arousal.” b. State why it matters that we should be aware of the Misattribution of Arousal and want to apply strategies to bring out the positive qualities of the phenomenon ; BASIC OUTLINE OF BODY PARAGRAPHS (NOT THE INTRODUCTION OR CONCLUSION) POINT: INTRODUCE EXAMPLE: EXPLAIN EXAMPLE: ?RESTATE POINT

Argumentative Essay Assignment Revised Due Dates as of November 24, 2020   The Assignment:  Write a first draft of the argument paper that will be 5-6 pages.  This should focus on our theme of “How technology is affecting and changing communication for people?”   The purpose is to present your side to this one issue and narrow topic and present one opposing view.   You will support your claim (thesis statement) with reasons that are backed up with relevant and objective research.  There will be one opposing view for this draft.  Your research will include secondary sources and one visual: table/figure, which will be in the background paragraph that helps to establish the exigence or importance of your topic and issue.  Formatting the background paragraph is explained on a handout located in the Argument Paper folder.   Locating Sources for Research.  For this paper, you must include a variety of sources; they cannot all come from Web sites (Newspapers) or all .coms.  Search SMC’s library online catalog, search for a book, search online databases, find newspaper articles, and use the search engine Google scholar at www.googlenews.com, or www.yahooissues.com .  In addition, observations or experience from your personal life are not allowable.      Refer to the following handouts: “Research Guide for Papers,” “Sources Acceptable for Academic Papers.”  Both of these handouts are on Canvas.   Issue Question, Thesis Statement and Claim:  Your paper should have one issue question that frames your argument. You cannot take both sides.  Does your thesis clearly include a claim that answers the issue question and is it debatable?  Is your thesis a claim of value (judgment) or a claim of policy (change in current policy)?   Audience/Point of View:  An effective argument is tailored to its audience.  The reasons and the types of evidence you offer, the needs and values to which you appeal, terms defined, all depend on your audience and the type of claim. Ask:  What does your audience know or not know about your topic?  The audience is your instructor and classmates.  Never assume that the audience is familiar with your topic or terms.  You may need to include definitions and relevant details to help the audience understand your position.  For this argument essay, you will use only the third-person point of view.  No, “I” “We” or “You.”   Reasons:  Body Paragraphs. [Average length—8-10 sentences). The body paragraphs to support your argument will stay focused on proving why to your thesis statement/claim. There will be one opposing paragraph that will follow the most important reason and this will also include a refutation based on your previous research. For the length of this first argument essay, you should have at least four distinct and relevant reasons to support your thesis and one opposing source.     Method of Organization For Reasons:  Organize reasons that support your argument in the order of importance.  Begin with a reason that is least important and end with the most important reason that supports your argument.   You may include two (2) different block quote for this paper:  Put this into the most important reasons and they will be the only source for this reason.  The block quote should be 4-6 sentences.        Visual:  Include one visual aid:  chart/table to support your reasons in the background paragraph to help establish the importance of your argument. Visuals should not be placed in the introduction, the opposing view, and the conclusion. NOTE:  Visuals are used to support the reasons that validate your thesis/claim.  Refer to the handout on Canvas that shows how to format a table/figure. Website for a table:  googleimage.com.   Opposing Point of View:  Include one opposing paragraph (8-10 sentences) that addresses an opposing point of view.  Strategically the opposing paragraph will follow your most important reason and precede the conclusion.  Include one source (quote and/or paraphrase—2-3 sentences (do not use a block quote). Follow the opposing source with your rebuttal to the opposing view in this paragraph:  quotation of 2-3 sentences. Rule:  One opposing view (source) per paragraph.    MLA Format/Documentation/Sources/Evidence:   The paper must follow MLA 8th style format, typed, double-space, 12-font Times New Roman, and last name and page number in the header.  The minimum number of sources for this assignment is 8 and the maximum is 15.   The table in the background paragraph is a source, but it does not go on the works cited page.  This information is directly under the table in the essay.  Incorporate evidence into your essay using correct MLA format. It is important to integrate your sources with correct signal phrases, proper punctuation, and parenthetical references at the end of the sentence, and analysis–explain how the source/evidence supports your topic sentence.  For this paper, you should include a variety of sources:  scholarly journals print, and sources from the Internet.  You may not use blogs, Wikipedia, or sources that do not meet the five criteria:  objective, current, accurate, reliable author/publisher, and relevant coverage. Also for each source cited on the works cited page there will be an annotated bibliography:  2-3 sentence summary in a block quote format.       Evaluation/Grade Sheet:   This first essay is 15 points.  The grade sheet is posted in the argument folder on Canvas.  This must be turned in on time in order to earn the points.  This essay will be the first draft and you will then edit/revise this and revise this to the 7-8 page essay required.   Group Work:  Submit names of all group members on the worksheet

This essay must include a combination of no less than SIX in-text citations from two or more credible and reliable sources. Citations are to be a combination of direct quotations and paraphrased quotations with or without the author’s name, and a Reference List in APA Style must be included. Is eating, hunting, and/or the use of animals for research purposes justified? Should military service should be required for all? Does advertising and the media impact self-image, self-worth, and/or self-esteem? Is modern culture ruining childhood? In order to control crime, should all guns be banned? In what ways are online shopping and “big-box” stores impacting society?

For this essay, the skill set that you are learning is to control two sources equally, blending them into one cohesive argument and analysis. To do this, you will be discussing how the one text Chinua Achebe’s “Dead Men’s Path.” resounds with the ideas in Freire’s “The ‘Banking’ Concept of Education.” In other words, this is somewhat similar to a “compare and contrast”, but more in-depth: instead of just a simple compare andcontrast such as “this author says this, but the other author says that,” you will be going deeper into how/why these ideas differ, where they converge, how they might influence one another, and whether the ideas build on each other. A good way to think of it is to put the two authors in conversation with each other about the theories and practice of education. While these authors are talking about similar issues withineducation, they aren’t making identical arguments–instead, they are focusing on specific ideas that are of particular interest to them. Your task is to discuss how these authors’ ideas compare toone another in terms of what they say about education. Basing your ideas in their texts, some questions you might ask yourself in order to put them into conversation are: Is your chosen text’sauthor building on the thoughts of Freire? Do they take different perspectives on the shared topic, and how? How do their ideas reflect one another? Where do they depart from one another?What does each author say about each of your chosen claims? Do they disagree, and why? Where is there common ground? How would they suggest moving forward? Don’t feel like you need to answer every single one of these questions–they are just some things to think about as a jumping off point to start brainstorming about how these ideas relate to one another.Your thesis statement (argument and claims) should incorporate both texts into a discussion about the education system, educational philosophy/pedagogy, classroom dynamics. Note: Please highlight the thesis. the thesis must be fully developed (with a “because”) and EACH quote must be presented in the body discusses the three questions needed for analysis: 1) What is the quote saying? 2) Why is that important? and most importantly 3) How does that support the thesis?

***Professional letter evaluating how the things we’ve completed in english class “critical response, visual analysis, logical fallacies, rogerian argument, and argument research” will help or benefit me outside of class” The elements of a professional letter ·       Heading o   Include your full name, address, phone number o   Current date ·       Salutation o   Begin your letter salutation with “Dr./Mr./Ms. Last Name.” If you are unsure if your contact is male or female, you can write out their full name. If you do not know the recipient’s name, use a nonsexist salutation such as their job title: “Dear manager of X company.” ·       Body paragraphs:  o   single space and left justify each paragraph within the body of the letter. Leave a blank line between each paragraph. When writing a business letter, be careful to remember that conciseness is very important. In the first paragraph, consider a friendly opening and then a statement of the main point. The next paragraph should begin justifying the importance of the main point. In the next few paragraphs, continue justification with background information and supporting details. The closing paragraph should restate the purpose of the letter and, in some cases, request some type of action. o   Introduction §  Begin your introduction by stating what your purpose is, what you hope to achieve, and any other important information. §  Your goal in the introduction is to get the reader’s attention.  o   Body §  Elaborate and include more details about what you outlined in the first paragraph. Include examples, descriptions, and other important details.  o   Closing §  Wrap up and summarize your points.  ·       Signature o   Use a complimentary close, and then end your cover letter with your signature, followed by your typed name followed by your contact information. ·       Edit Your Letter o   Remember to apply academic tone and accurate grammar and edit your cover letter before sending it. It may sound silly, but make sure you include the correct names. Reading the letter aloud is a good way to catch small typos, such as missing words. Always double-check the spelling of your contact’s name, as well as the company name.

Argumentation Essay Write a 750-1000 word argumentation/persuasion essay using any approach as a method of development. You MUST cite a minimum of two references/sources. Research is REQUIRED for this essay. An effective argumentative essay must have evidence to make its case; most arguments that occur in daily life happen in the heat of the moment and are more likely directed toward saving one’s own pride than toward giving clear and supportive proof to one’s claims. Writing Approach Knowing how to brainstorm is going to save you from writing a weak essay. Also, knowing how to support your claims with evidence from outside sources will further strengthen your essay. For that reason, this assignment requires the use of two references/sources. In addition, you will add a Works Cited page at the end of your essay. Finally, your Works Cited page will be in MLA (Modern Language Association) format so that all information provided will be easy for your reader to find. Before attempting this essay: Review all of the chapter sections located in Lessons 6 and 7. Review the available documents and sources located at the Helpful Resources folder on the course menu. Writing Assignment Purpose: to persuade Method of Development: your choice Choose your own topic, but make sure that it is something that can actually be argued.  You cannot argue something that is a fact. You can argue for or against something. Some examples are: Should teenagers be able to play violent video games? Should cellphones be allowed in the classroom? Is social media destroying the way we communicate? The above items can be argued but there are many others to choose from. The choice is yours. If you have something in mind but you are unsure if it will work as an argumentative/persuasive essay, please send me a message through the Messages link for assistance.  Reminders: Brainstorm for topics. Choose one topic, choose a method of development, and organize all details accordingly. Research for appropriate evidence to support your argument. While you are researching, be sure to note all information necessary to fill out your Works Cited page for that entry. Remember your conclusion and your Works Cited page in MLA format. Check the syllabus for due dates.

1 Write a composition using one of the topics listed below. Your composition needs to be three to five paragraphs long. It must contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. For the purpose of this examination, sport is defined as “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment without a predetermined outcome.” If you choose to explain why a certain sport is your favorite, please ensure that the chosen sport fits this definition. • Argue for or against the limitation of speed limits. • Explain why a certain sport is your favorite. • Compare and contrast driving in the winter and driving in the summer. • Describe a SINGLE memorable day in your life. 2 Write a letter of complaint. Follow the rules for a formal letter, and use the full-block style. The complaint may be about anything you wish (such as malfunctioning equipment, poor building maintenance, or disruptive noises from a nearby business). You can base your letter on a true experience, or you can make up all the details you need. Please note that a form letter or a template cannot be used in constructing your response to question 2. When a form letter or template is used, you are giving little to no thought to wording or formatting, and you are not actually creating your own complaint; you are simply filling in the blanks of someone else’s work.

This assignment is an Essay that is in the building stages. There are steps that have to be submitted in pieces, starting from choosing the topic to 9 annotated and categorized sources to thesis statement to outline and then writing the essay.  She is very detailed and wants submissions in parts.  Deadline is the 20th. Please submit offer if you are VERY detailed in writing an essay and can submit parts daily.  I will supply examples that she provided.

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.

Touchstone 2.1: Evaluate a Source ASSIGNMENT: For this essay, you will select one of the sources you have found through your preliminary research about your research topic. Which source you choose is up to you; however, it should be substantial enough that you will be able to talk about it at length, and intricate enough that it will keep you (and your reader) interested. In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the Touchstone. The introduction of this paper will involve introducing the source: Provide the author, the title, and the context (where you found the source, where it was originally published, who sponsored it, etc.) You will then go on to evaluate the source on two levels: Credibility: Using the information in this unit as a guide, evaluate the source’s authenticity and reliability. Look at all the information that you can find about the source to establish the author’s (or sponsor’s) trustworthiness. Usefulness: Using a combination of summary and analysis, examine the source on a critical level. Determine what the source’s purpose (thesis) is, and how it arrives at that goal. Examine its value to you and the project you are working on. How will it help you prove your own points? How might it come in handy to back up a claim (or address a counter-claim)? Finally, you will include a conclusion which shows your final assessments on both counts.