Directions: In this seminar, we’re reading Emerson and some of the first examples of “American fiction.” In your response for this seminar, consider what Emerson was calling for in “The American Scholar” and “Self Reliance” in terms of an authentic American literature. Pick either the selection by Cooper, Poe, or Irving and analyze whether that work meets the challenge presented by Emerson. LIT331/332 Brief Writing Assignments Overview and Standards You will be required to submit a brief writing assignment each week during Seminars One through Five. The writing topic will be provided during that seminar. Note that you should be taking notes as the seminar progresses so that by the end you’ve got a rather clear path toward the writing assignment. Basic standards: · APA formatting (title page, double-spaced, citations). · Thesis statement should reflect the writing prompt. · Organize these as basic essays—set up your point in an introduction paragraph, give three supporting points that rely on the readings for examples, and conclude with a clear summation of your larger argument/response to the question. · Supporting details are required from the readings. Note that since these are relatively short assignments, you don’t want to waste a lot of time summarizing the texts—assume your audience has read them and get to the point quickly. Quotations should be used as support, rather than content. · The final length should be approximately 1 ½ - 2 pages (350-500 words). · Standard English is required. · No first person. Assignment Criteria Points Comments Assignment addresses the question well in the thesis. Specific textual references and details are used from the reading to support the thesis. /15 The essay is within the range for minimum length and has a clear pattern of organization (five paragraphs or more with intro, body, and conclusion). /5 The essay is well edited. /5 The essay follows APA manuscript style and documentation basics. /5 Mohammad 1 Elaf Mohammad Professor Scott Spitzer Political Science 100 April 21, 2014 Immigration and education National policy reform has been passed on immigration and education. The Obama administration announced the acceptance for the Deferred Action for childhood Arrivals which was intended to temporarily suspend the deportation of young people residing lawfully in the United States (Haugen, David, Musser, & Kacy). There is an estimated two million immigrants in the United States who might be eligible for Obama’s deferred deed initiative for unofficial childhood conveyed to U.S as kids. This initiative announcing to offer a two-year renewable amnesty from transportation to unofficial immigrants is less than 31 years of age arrived in the United States earlier than 16 years of age or has always been in the country for at least five years of residence. The deed also appears to those who have not been sentenced for any crime are presently in school, have advanced from high school, o.