This research paper examines three 19th century farming handbooks in historical context. Population growth, improved transportation, and technological advances transformed farming from a way of life into a business. Agricultural journals emerged to spread new scientific knowledge among farmers. Handbooks also played a role in educating young farmers. The paper analyzes three handbooks from the 1800s in light of changes in farming, knowledge distribution, and education's increasing focus on agriculture.
One of the main aspects of software development for a marketing co.docxvannagoforth
One of the main aspects of software development for a marketing company is the ability to envision the future possibilities that need to be considered on a consistent basis to develop the appropriate small chunks of practical implementation of solutions that can be independently used and interlinked to others when required. The ability of any module that is implemented to provide independent capability as well as support to other modules is regularly required with the changing need of the marketing on a regular basis.
The ability of the Agile development model provides all the opportunities required for the marketing department to be implemented on a regular basis that can be independently access to as well as interlinked. The ability of the model to provide submodules to be independently developed with a vision of future possibilities and identification of criticality of each independent module the process and project, the constant change a requirement of the marketing department to accomplish their goals in different ways and the provision of the development activities in the software development to provide such capabilities on a regular basis, incorporate additional changes and modifications that can sustain in dynamic working culture, accommodate additional requirements on an immediate basis to facilitate better working conditions and capabilities to be created as an independent part, the capability of the software to cater to ever-changing requirements based on the current need of the business, the ability of the model to break the entire project into multiple pieces of modules for better management of the processes and clear definition of each process and its interdependencies identified provides a better opportunity for appropriate solutions to be delivered and value generation can be done. Any other development model cannot sustain the ever-changing requirement of the business to be incorporated immediately without major changes to the existing ways of the development done. Providing a faster solution to the current situation and delivering appropriate solutions in the ever-changing environment can be achieved efficiently through the Agile development model (Highsmith, 2010).
References:
Highsmith, J. (2010). Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products. Pearson Education.
Research Paper
Social Issue
Getting Started
Set up the boundaries of your paper.
How long is the paper supposed to be?
How much background information is necessary for the reader to understand the social issue?
How many points are needed to adequately address the topic?
What is the group that you plan to conclude your paper with?
What areas of your paper are going to require research?
What is a social issue?
Social issues are matters which directly or indirectly affect a person or many members of a society and are considered to be problems, controversies related to moral values, or both.
Building your argument
Ide ...
1. Case Study 2 National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics.docxSONU61709
1.
Case Study 2: National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics and Compliance Program
Due Week 6 and worth 200 points
Read “Case Study 6: National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics and Compliance Program,” located on page 444 of the textbook.
Write a four (4) page paper in which you:
1. Determine the fundamental ways in which the NCAA’s ethics program failed to prevent the scandals at Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas. Support your response with one (1) example from each of these schools’ scandals.
2. Examine the principal ways in which the leadership of the NCAA contributed to the ethical violations of Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas. Support your response with one (1) example from each of these schools’ scandals.
3. Predict the key differences in the scenarios that occurred at Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas if an effective ethics program was in place. Provide a rationale for your response.
4. Postulate on two (2) actions that the NCAA leadership should take in order to regain the trust and confidence of students and stakeholders.
5. Recommend two (2) measures that the HR departments of colleges and universities should take to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Provide a rationale for your response.
6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
. Describe the business ethics issues and definitions, theories, and frameworks important to organizational ethical decision making and the role of a human resource professional.
. Determine the role of stakeholder interests, the interrelationship of ethics and social responsibility, and the role of corporate governance in ethics.
. Analyze scenarios to determine the ethical character of decisions made and the related impact on the organization.
. Write clearly and concisely about issues in ethics and advocacy for HR professionals using correct grammar and mechanics.
. Use technology and information resources to research issues in business ethics and advocacy for HR professionals.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric found here.
· By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting yo ...
Hum2310 sm2017 research assignment packetProfWillAdams
This document outlines the requirements for a research paper assignment on an artwork based on classical mythology. Students will write a four-page essay discussing the artwork's historical and cultural context, the myth it depicts, symbolic elements within the work, and modern parallels. The essay must be typed, double-spaced with a 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and cite at least 5 sources using MLA style citations and a works cited page.
This document provides instructions for a research project assignment in a mythology in art and literature course. Students must choose a work of art based on a classical myth and write a four-page research essay about it. The essay must include an introduction discussing the functions of art, myth, and story for humans. It must also introduce the chosen artwork, describe the myth it depicts, discuss symbols in the artwork, and illustrate how modern media reflects themes from classical myths. Strict formatting and citation guidelines using MLA style are provided. Sources must be properly cited in-text and referenced in a works cited page.
This document outlines 10 steps for writing a research paper: 1) Select a subject, 2) Narrow the topic, 3) State the thesis, 4) Create a preliminary bibliography, 5) Prepare an outline, 6) Take notes, 7) Create a final outline, 8) Write a rough draft, 9) Edit the draft, 10) Write the final draft including citations and bibliography. Key steps include narrowing the topic, forming a thesis, taking notes to support the thesis, outlining to organize notes, and revising through multiple drafts.
Essay #4 Engaging in Civic DebatesResearch-based Persuasive Arg.docxSALU18
Essay #4: Engaging in Civic Debates
Research-based Persuasive Argument Essay
Assignment: For this assignment, you will identify an issue hopefully of interest to you that represents a contemporary issue being debated in public discourse. This issue can be at the local, national, or international level. You must research your issue and produce a persuasive argument about it in 6-9 pages (double spaced).
The paper will follow MLA format. The font should be Times New Roman or Cambria 12pt font. You must have a minimum of seven (7) outside sources for this paper, although a strong paper will likely contain many sources beyond this minimum. These sources should cover both sides of this issue and attention should be paid to the credibility and degree of ideological bias/affiliation of the publication source. You should strive to include at least two (2) scholarly journal articles as part of your sources. This paper will follow the model of the formal argument essays studied in class and will contain a literature review, rebuttal of the opposing arguments (including concessions as needed), additional research & arguments that will support your side of the argument, as well as effective introductory and concluding sections/paragraphs. The paper will be drafted and reviewed in various sections prior to final submission (see due dates below).
Through various assignments you will begin to stage the development of your essay and situate your argument within a larger conversation, including engaging with audiences whose stance on the issue may differ from your own. The Annotated Bibliography (see separate handout) will allow you to familiarize yourself with various perspectives and arguments surrounding this issue and the Literature Review (see separate handout) will provide you with the opportunity to show your understanding of the larger context surrounding this debate (while also developing effective synthesis writing techniques). Next, the Rebuttal Paper (see separate handout) will provide a space for you to specifically address and respond to the arguments made by the opposition. These various essays will become the two major “sections” of your final Research Paper, accompanied by an effective introduction and conclusion and an additional body section devoted to additional arguments that may convince a reader that your stance on this issue is correct.
Professor Name
Course Name
Date
Sample Annotated Bibliography
Student Essay Title: The Various Interpretations of Steinbeck’s Fiction
Barnes, Rebecca. “Steinbeck’s East of Eden.” The Explicator, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 159-61. Project
Muse, doi.10.1193/bjp.bk.122.09345.
Barnes analyzes Steinbeck’s novel East of Eden, paying close attention to the literary allusions found within the story. Barnes focuses primarily on the allusions to Pandora, a character from Greek mythology, and to biblical figures: Adam, Eve, Cain, and Able. She also pays close attention to the repeated symbolic usage of boxe ...
Florida National UniversityHAS 3111 Introduction to Health ServiShainaBoling829
Florida National University
HAS 3111 Introduction to Health Service Administration
Assignment 1
Read Carefully the Power Point Presentations and answer the following questions
Chapter 1:
1. Summary the Development of Health Care from 1850-Present
2. Name the Three Perspectives on the American Health Care System
3. Name the five individual sub-systems in the U.S. health care system
4. Explain the Employment-related system
5. Explain the Poor and uninsured system
6. Explain the Veterans Administration system
7. Explain the Worker’s compensation system
8. Explain the Active duty military system
9. Explain the Management Strategy Perspective
10. Explain the Clinical Perspective
Chapter 2: Technology in the United States Health Care System
1. Classify the Healthcare Technology by Industrial Group
2. Name the three Stages in Development of Medical Technologies
3. Explain the role of the Food and Drug Administration
4. Explain the Preclinical Testing
5. Explain Phase I through IV and their purpose
6. Drug Development Process
7. Explain briefly the request for Technology Assessment
8. Name the differential Impacts of Technology on Health Care
9. Explain the Impact on Individual Patients and Insurance Beneficiaries
10. Explain the Societal and Governmental Policy Impact
Lamar University
Department of History
US History II: 1302
Writing Assignment # 2
Due: Friday September 3rd, by 11:59 PM CST
Overview:
This Writing Assignment is broken down into two parts. Writing Assignment #1, which is due Friday August 27th and Writing Assignment #2, which is due Friday, September 3rd by 11:59 PM CST
The assignment now because requires some research into “strong sources.” Those sources that support your response will require footnotes and a bibliography to present you evidence, in CHICAGO MANUAL STYLE
The first part will not require it, but part two should have an attempt at citing your sources using Chicago Manual style. The video “HOW TO: Cite in Chicago Manual Style” will demonstrate is and model the method of citing your references. It would be the first time trying to cite in any style for many of you, so that tutorial will be a good starting point for the beginners and a refresher for others. Also, you may use the web-site Purdue OwlNet
to assist you in figuring out how to cite various sources that I do not cover in the video tutorial.
You may earn full credit for answering the questions and attempting Chicago Manual Style for Writing Assignment #2.
Also, when saving your MS Word document in order to attach and submit the assignment, label/save each document in the following order:
Each response should have a cover page, and the rest be no more than two or perhaps three pages of content. Writing Assignment #2 will require the use of at least three “strong sources.” Include footnotes and a Bibliography as the third and final page.
Finally, do not forget to place [1302.49F Smith, John, Writing Assignment #2] in the subject line of your e- ...
Literature ReviewsWhat this handout is aboutThis handout w.docxjesssueann
Literature Reviews
What this handout is about
This handout will explain what literature reviews are and offer insights into the form and construction of literature reviews in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
Introduction
OK. You’ve got to write a literature review. You dust off a novel and a book of poetry, settle down in your chair, and get ready to issue a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” as you leaf through the pages. “Literature review” done. Right?
Wrong! The “literature” of a literature review refers to any collection of materials on a topic, not necessarily the great literary texts of the world. “Literature” could be anything from a set of government pamphlets on British colonial methods in Africa to scholarly articles on the treatment of a torn ACL. And a review does not necessarily mean that your reader wants you to give your personal opinion on whether or not you liked these sources.
What is a literature review, then?
A literature review discusses published information in a particular subject area, and sometimes information in a particular subject area within a certain time period.
A literature review can be just a simple summary of the sources, but it usually has an organizational pattern and combines both summary and synthesis. A summary is a recap of the important information of the source, but a synthesis is a re-organization, or a reshuffling, of that information. It might give a new interpretation of old material or combine new with old interpretations. Or it might trace the intellectual progression of the field, including major debates. And depending on the situation, the literature review may evaluate the sources and advise the reader on the most pertinent or relevant.
But how is a literature review different from an academic research paper?
The main focus of an academic research paper is to develop a new argument, and a research paper will contain a literature review as one of its parts. In a research paper, you use the literature as a foundation and as support for a new insight that you contribute. The focus of a literature review, however, is to summarize and synthesize the arguments and ideas of others without adding new contributions.
Why do we write literature reviews?
Literature reviews provide you with a handy guide to a particular topic. If you have limited time to conduct research, literature reviews can give you an overview or act as a stepping stone. For professionals, they are useful reports that keep them up to date with what is current in the field. For scholars, the depth and breadth of the literature review emphasizes the credibility of the writer in his or her field. Literature reviews also provide a solid background for a research paper’s investigation. Comprehensive knowledge of the literature of the field is essential to most research papers.
Who writes these things, anyway?
Literature reviews are written occasionally in the humanities, but mostly in the sciences and social scienc.
One of the main aspects of software development for a marketing co.docxvannagoforth
One of the main aspects of software development for a marketing company is the ability to envision the future possibilities that need to be considered on a consistent basis to develop the appropriate small chunks of practical implementation of solutions that can be independently used and interlinked to others when required. The ability of any module that is implemented to provide independent capability as well as support to other modules is regularly required with the changing need of the marketing on a regular basis.
The ability of the Agile development model provides all the opportunities required for the marketing department to be implemented on a regular basis that can be independently access to as well as interlinked. The ability of the model to provide submodules to be independently developed with a vision of future possibilities and identification of criticality of each independent module the process and project, the constant change a requirement of the marketing department to accomplish their goals in different ways and the provision of the development activities in the software development to provide such capabilities on a regular basis, incorporate additional changes and modifications that can sustain in dynamic working culture, accommodate additional requirements on an immediate basis to facilitate better working conditions and capabilities to be created as an independent part, the capability of the software to cater to ever-changing requirements based on the current need of the business, the ability of the model to break the entire project into multiple pieces of modules for better management of the processes and clear definition of each process and its interdependencies identified provides a better opportunity for appropriate solutions to be delivered and value generation can be done. Any other development model cannot sustain the ever-changing requirement of the business to be incorporated immediately without major changes to the existing ways of the development done. Providing a faster solution to the current situation and delivering appropriate solutions in the ever-changing environment can be achieved efficiently through the Agile development model (Highsmith, 2010).
References:
Highsmith, J. (2010). Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products. Pearson Education.
Research Paper
Social Issue
Getting Started
Set up the boundaries of your paper.
How long is the paper supposed to be?
How much background information is necessary for the reader to understand the social issue?
How many points are needed to adequately address the topic?
What is the group that you plan to conclude your paper with?
What areas of your paper are going to require research?
What is a social issue?
Social issues are matters which directly or indirectly affect a person or many members of a society and are considered to be problems, controversies related to moral values, or both.
Building your argument
Ide ...
1. Case Study 2 National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics.docxSONU61709
1.
Case Study 2: National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics and Compliance Program
Due Week 6 and worth 200 points
Read “Case Study 6: National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics and Compliance Program,” located on page 444 of the textbook.
Write a four (4) page paper in which you:
1. Determine the fundamental ways in which the NCAA’s ethics program failed to prevent the scandals at Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas. Support your response with one (1) example from each of these schools’ scandals.
2. Examine the principal ways in which the leadership of the NCAA contributed to the ethical violations of Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas. Support your response with one (1) example from each of these schools’ scandals.
3. Predict the key differences in the scenarios that occurred at Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Arkansas if an effective ethics program was in place. Provide a rationale for your response.
4. Postulate on two (2) actions that the NCAA leadership should take in order to regain the trust and confidence of students and stakeholders.
5. Recommend two (2) measures that the HR departments of colleges and universities should take to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Provide a rationale for your response.
6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
. Describe the business ethics issues and definitions, theories, and frameworks important to organizational ethical decision making and the role of a human resource professional.
. Determine the role of stakeholder interests, the interrelationship of ethics and social responsibility, and the role of corporate governance in ethics.
. Analyze scenarios to determine the ethical character of decisions made and the related impact on the organization.
. Write clearly and concisely about issues in ethics and advocacy for HR professionals using correct grammar and mechanics.
. Use technology and information resources to research issues in business ethics and advocacy for HR professionals.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric found here.
· By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting yo ...
Hum2310 sm2017 research assignment packetProfWillAdams
This document outlines the requirements for a research paper assignment on an artwork based on classical mythology. Students will write a four-page essay discussing the artwork's historical and cultural context, the myth it depicts, symbolic elements within the work, and modern parallels. The essay must be typed, double-spaced with a 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and cite at least 5 sources using MLA style citations and a works cited page.
This document provides instructions for a research project assignment in a mythology in art and literature course. Students must choose a work of art based on a classical myth and write a four-page research essay about it. The essay must include an introduction discussing the functions of art, myth, and story for humans. It must also introduce the chosen artwork, describe the myth it depicts, discuss symbols in the artwork, and illustrate how modern media reflects themes from classical myths. Strict formatting and citation guidelines using MLA style are provided. Sources must be properly cited in-text and referenced in a works cited page.
This document outlines 10 steps for writing a research paper: 1) Select a subject, 2) Narrow the topic, 3) State the thesis, 4) Create a preliminary bibliography, 5) Prepare an outline, 6) Take notes, 7) Create a final outline, 8) Write a rough draft, 9) Edit the draft, 10) Write the final draft including citations and bibliography. Key steps include narrowing the topic, forming a thesis, taking notes to support the thesis, outlining to organize notes, and revising through multiple drafts.
Essay #4 Engaging in Civic DebatesResearch-based Persuasive Arg.docxSALU18
Essay #4: Engaging in Civic Debates
Research-based Persuasive Argument Essay
Assignment: For this assignment, you will identify an issue hopefully of interest to you that represents a contemporary issue being debated in public discourse. This issue can be at the local, national, or international level. You must research your issue and produce a persuasive argument about it in 6-9 pages (double spaced).
The paper will follow MLA format. The font should be Times New Roman or Cambria 12pt font. You must have a minimum of seven (7) outside sources for this paper, although a strong paper will likely contain many sources beyond this minimum. These sources should cover both sides of this issue and attention should be paid to the credibility and degree of ideological bias/affiliation of the publication source. You should strive to include at least two (2) scholarly journal articles as part of your sources. This paper will follow the model of the formal argument essays studied in class and will contain a literature review, rebuttal of the opposing arguments (including concessions as needed), additional research & arguments that will support your side of the argument, as well as effective introductory and concluding sections/paragraphs. The paper will be drafted and reviewed in various sections prior to final submission (see due dates below).
Through various assignments you will begin to stage the development of your essay and situate your argument within a larger conversation, including engaging with audiences whose stance on the issue may differ from your own. The Annotated Bibliography (see separate handout) will allow you to familiarize yourself with various perspectives and arguments surrounding this issue and the Literature Review (see separate handout) will provide you with the opportunity to show your understanding of the larger context surrounding this debate (while also developing effective synthesis writing techniques). Next, the Rebuttal Paper (see separate handout) will provide a space for you to specifically address and respond to the arguments made by the opposition. These various essays will become the two major “sections” of your final Research Paper, accompanied by an effective introduction and conclusion and an additional body section devoted to additional arguments that may convince a reader that your stance on this issue is correct.
Professor Name
Course Name
Date
Sample Annotated Bibliography
Student Essay Title: The Various Interpretations of Steinbeck’s Fiction
Barnes, Rebecca. “Steinbeck’s East of Eden.” The Explicator, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 159-61. Project
Muse, doi.10.1193/bjp.bk.122.09345.
Barnes analyzes Steinbeck’s novel East of Eden, paying close attention to the literary allusions found within the story. Barnes focuses primarily on the allusions to Pandora, a character from Greek mythology, and to biblical figures: Adam, Eve, Cain, and Able. She also pays close attention to the repeated symbolic usage of boxe ...
Florida National UniversityHAS 3111 Introduction to Health ServiShainaBoling829
Florida National University
HAS 3111 Introduction to Health Service Administration
Assignment 1
Read Carefully the Power Point Presentations and answer the following questions
Chapter 1:
1. Summary the Development of Health Care from 1850-Present
2. Name the Three Perspectives on the American Health Care System
3. Name the five individual sub-systems in the U.S. health care system
4. Explain the Employment-related system
5. Explain the Poor and uninsured system
6. Explain the Veterans Administration system
7. Explain the Worker’s compensation system
8. Explain the Active duty military system
9. Explain the Management Strategy Perspective
10. Explain the Clinical Perspective
Chapter 2: Technology in the United States Health Care System
1. Classify the Healthcare Technology by Industrial Group
2. Name the three Stages in Development of Medical Technologies
3. Explain the role of the Food and Drug Administration
4. Explain the Preclinical Testing
5. Explain Phase I through IV and their purpose
6. Drug Development Process
7. Explain briefly the request for Technology Assessment
8. Name the differential Impacts of Technology on Health Care
9. Explain the Impact on Individual Patients and Insurance Beneficiaries
10. Explain the Societal and Governmental Policy Impact
Lamar University
Department of History
US History II: 1302
Writing Assignment # 2
Due: Friday September 3rd, by 11:59 PM CST
Overview:
This Writing Assignment is broken down into two parts. Writing Assignment #1, which is due Friday August 27th and Writing Assignment #2, which is due Friday, September 3rd by 11:59 PM CST
The assignment now because requires some research into “strong sources.” Those sources that support your response will require footnotes and a bibliography to present you evidence, in CHICAGO MANUAL STYLE
The first part will not require it, but part two should have an attempt at citing your sources using Chicago Manual style. The video “HOW TO: Cite in Chicago Manual Style” will demonstrate is and model the method of citing your references. It would be the first time trying to cite in any style for many of you, so that tutorial will be a good starting point for the beginners and a refresher for others. Also, you may use the web-site Purdue OwlNet
to assist you in figuring out how to cite various sources that I do not cover in the video tutorial.
You may earn full credit for answering the questions and attempting Chicago Manual Style for Writing Assignment #2.
Also, when saving your MS Word document in order to attach and submit the assignment, label/save each document in the following order:
Each response should have a cover page, and the rest be no more than two or perhaps three pages of content. Writing Assignment #2 will require the use of at least three “strong sources.” Include footnotes and a Bibliography as the third and final page.
Finally, do not forget to place [1302.49F Smith, John, Writing Assignment #2] in the subject line of your e- ...
Literature ReviewsWhat this handout is aboutThis handout w.docxjesssueann
Literature Reviews
What this handout is about
This handout will explain what literature reviews are and offer insights into the form and construction of literature reviews in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
Introduction
OK. You’ve got to write a literature review. You dust off a novel and a book of poetry, settle down in your chair, and get ready to issue a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” as you leaf through the pages. “Literature review” done. Right?
Wrong! The “literature” of a literature review refers to any collection of materials on a topic, not necessarily the great literary texts of the world. “Literature” could be anything from a set of government pamphlets on British colonial methods in Africa to scholarly articles on the treatment of a torn ACL. And a review does not necessarily mean that your reader wants you to give your personal opinion on whether or not you liked these sources.
What is a literature review, then?
A literature review discusses published information in a particular subject area, and sometimes information in a particular subject area within a certain time period.
A literature review can be just a simple summary of the sources, but it usually has an organizational pattern and combines both summary and synthesis. A summary is a recap of the important information of the source, but a synthesis is a re-organization, or a reshuffling, of that information. It might give a new interpretation of old material or combine new with old interpretations. Or it might trace the intellectual progression of the field, including major debates. And depending on the situation, the literature review may evaluate the sources and advise the reader on the most pertinent or relevant.
But how is a literature review different from an academic research paper?
The main focus of an academic research paper is to develop a new argument, and a research paper will contain a literature review as one of its parts. In a research paper, you use the literature as a foundation and as support for a new insight that you contribute. The focus of a literature review, however, is to summarize and synthesize the arguments and ideas of others without adding new contributions.
Why do we write literature reviews?
Literature reviews provide you with a handy guide to a particular topic. If you have limited time to conduct research, literature reviews can give you an overview or act as a stepping stone. For professionals, they are useful reports that keep them up to date with what is current in the field. For scholars, the depth and breadth of the literature review emphasizes the credibility of the writer in his or her field. Literature reviews also provide a solid background for a research paper’s investigation. Comprehensive knowledge of the literature of the field is essential to most research papers.
Who writes these things, anyway?
Literature reviews are written occasionally in the humanities, but mostly in the sciences and social scienc.
This document provides homework instructions for a class that includes answering questions about a potential class project, reading about annotated bibliographies, and bringing printed answers to the next class. It also provides information about what annotated bibliographies are, including that they summarize and evaluate sources, and examples of annotated bibliography entries.
This document provides guidance on choosing a topic for a U.S. history paper. It emphasizes selecting a topic of interest and understanding terminology. Keywords are important for research. Background research in various sources provides context. Narrowing the topic ensures it is manageable. Sources should be evaluated for relevance and reliability. Developing a clear thesis statement that answers the research question is essential.
MLA Essay Citation Structure. Last, First M. “Essay Title.” Collection Title, edited by First M. Last, Publisher, year published, page numbers.. Create a header that numbers all pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin. (Note: Your .... "Title of Essay." Title of Collection, edited by Editor's Name(s), Publisher, Year, Page range of entry. Some examples: Harris, Muriel. "Talk to Me: Engaging .... Parenthetical and in-text citations direct your reader to the bibliographic entry in your works cited page. In MLA format, you use the author's last name .... 11.12.2019 г. ... Indent every new paragraph ½ inch; Use title case capitalization for headings; Cite your sources with MLA in-text citations; List all sources .... It includes information related to MLA citations, plagiarism, ... MLA essay format requires the use of first initials in-text in this scenario.. Business forecasts for the fourth quarter tend to be optimistic (White 4). Page 2. MLA Citation for the Works Cited Page. Like citations of print sources, .... These citations within the essay are called in-text citations. You must cite all quoted, paraphrased, or summarized words, ideas, and facts from sources.. The essays were selected as examples of excellent student writing that use MLA style for citing sources. Essays were lightly edited.. 30.01.2023 г. ... MLA Referencing: In-Text Citations · It should correspond to its relevant reference from the works cited page. · Every citation should contain the ...
American Military University HIST102 – United States History.docxnettletondevon
American Military University
HIST102 – United States History since 1877
Prof. Brian Mark Weber, M.A.
Updated August 2015
Writing Assignment 1 and 2
This document contains important information regarding the Writing Assignment 1 and
Writing Assignment 2. The papers will be submitted through the “Assignments” area of
the classroom (upload the paper as a Word document and submit). Please contact me
immediately if you are unclear about these requirements.
The purpose of this assignment is to choose three important people or events in American
history through the readings of weeks 1-4 (writing assignment 1) or weeks 5-8 (writing
assignment 2.) You have some flexibility with this assignment. For example, you can
write about three important acts that the British imposed which caused the colonists to
seek independence against the mother country. Or, you could write about three important
events during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Contact your instructor if you need
guidance regarding a topic.
The assignment asks you to find a minimum of two academically credible sources (one
may be your textbook), develop a clear, focused thesis statement, and to support your
thesis with clear, insightful, consistent writing. This assignment will enhance your
research and writing skills, both of which are applicable not only to this course but to
many different careers.
You may include your own opinions and ideas as long as they reflect a solid
understanding of the reading material. For example, if you write about the presidency of
Thomas Jefferson, feel free to include your opinion as to how his ideas made the country
stronger, freer, or more prosperous, but your primary focus should be an analysis of the
factual information that you have utilized to support your thesis and main ideas.
Your ideas must be supported by information from your sources since you are using these
sources to prove your thesis. After all, the purpose of a research paper is to make a case
and to convince the reader that your writing and research supports your thesis. Whether
you quote information directly from your sources, or paraphrase, you must cite your
sources generously to give credit to the sources and to avoid plagiarism.
You may utilize one of two citation methods in your essay (depending on which method
you are most familiar): MLA or Chicago/Turabian. Your instructor will post links to web
sites that contain more specific information about utilizing these methods.
Your paper must contain a cover page, an introduction paragraph, three body paragraphs
(one paragraph for each of your three people/events) and a conclusion paragraph. The
paper length is about 3 pages, double-spaced. A separate document in the Resources
section of the classroom is a sample student essay. Please refer to this document to get a
visual representation of what your essay should look like.
During the two weeks befo.
This document provides instructions for writing a five paragraph essay comparing themes from Aldous Huxley's novel Brave New World to current news articles. The essay will have an introduction with a thesis, and three body paragraphs each discussing an article and connecting it to the novel using quotations from both sources. The conclusion will tie together the comparisons between modern issues and those presented in Brave New World. The essay must be 4-5 pages long following MLA format and citing sources from the assigned library databases.
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This document provides information and guidelines for writing intelligence reports and briefings. It begins by explaining that intelligence reports should use a "bottom line up front" structure and provide concise summaries for busy policymakers. It then describes different types of intelligence products, including current intelligence reports, warning analyses, national intelligence estimates, and in-depth reports. The document explains that intelligence writing needs to be clear, logical, and meet the specific needs of its intended audience. It also discusses how intelligence is briefed orally to policymakers in addition to being provided in written form.
The document provides guidelines for formatting a research paper in APA style. It discusses formatting the cover page, title page, abstract, body, references, and appendixes. The body should be divided into sections with headings for the introduction, arguments, and conclusion. Paragraphs from an essay can be expanded into sections for the research paper by providing more details, facts, statistics, examples, and references to support the ideas.
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The document provides instructions for completing a final research paper. It outlines that the paper will examine an aspect of the student's own culture from an outsider's perspective and another culture from an insider's perspective. The paper should consist of an introduction, two body paragraphs (Part I and Part II), and a conclusion. Part I will describe the student's culture using course materials and an outside source, while Part II will use a selected source to describe another culture. The document provides examples and references for completing each section and formatting the paper according to APA style.
Prof. Archibald Spring 2017 You can visit the Writing Tut.docxbriancrawford30935
Prof. Archibald Spring 2017
You can visit the Writing Tutors for help with grammar and editing your paper, but you
must go specifically for the purpose of formulating a Thesis Statement, an answer to the
paper’s prompt. The Thesis Statement is the heart and soul of your paper. Without a
strong, argumentative thesis, your paper falls apart.
Rubric:
Below Average
Student reiterates or summarizes evidence rather than making an argument
Average
Student makes an argument, stacking adequate pieces of evidence to support their
thesis
Proficient
Student makes an argument, illustrating the ways in which their selected evidence
supports their thesis, suggesting historical interpretation
Advanced
Student makes a strong argument based in one of the historical thinking skills
and utilizes multiple pieces of strong evidence to support their thesis
Historical Thinking Skills:
Significance Cause and Consequence
Change and Continuity Periodization
Contextualization Comparison
Primary Source Analysis:
The prompt for all Primary Source Analysis papers is “Why is this source significant?
What makes it important?” While you will contextualize the source, the main purpose of
the paper is to demonstrate its significance by deconstructing, or pulling apart, various
quotes and ideas.
Unit 1:
To what extent did Europeans conquer America and its Indigenous Peoples?
Unit 2:
In what ways did Europeans, Africans, and Indigenous peoples create a New
World?
Unit 3:
How transformative was the Revolutionary Era?
Unit 4:
What was the American experience during the 19th century?
Unit 5:
To what extent are the Civil War and the Constitutional Amendments a triumph of
freedom and democracy?
Final Paper:
What theme best defines the first half of American history?
1
Name
Student ID #
Due Date
Assignment (Unit # Paper/Primary Source # Paper/Final Paper)
Bold Paper Title
(For Primary Sources, Use the Source’s Title; For Unit and Final Papers, Get creative)
Indentation should start here by pressing tab. If you haven’t already noticed, the font is
Times New Roman size 12. Also, I want you to double space your paper, BUT do not add a
space before or after your paragraphs. Lastly, 1 inch margins and page number at the bottom.
As for citation, I’ve sort of changed my mind (sorry if this throws your world into utter
chaos): Only cite when you are using direct quotes. This should really only apply to the primary
sources that you use in your Unit and Final papers (I do not want you to directly quote me or the
textbook for your papers- it’s lazy and you are better than that). You will directly quote the
source in you Primary Source papers, but that is part of the analysis so there is no need to cite it.
When you cite the primary source, use whatever format you know (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
Quick summary of the citation po.
This document provides information about abstracts, including definitions of descriptive and informative abstracts, guidelines for writing abstracts, and examples. It defines an abstract as a short summary that describes the key points of a larger work. Descriptive abstracts outline the topic and scope while informative abstracts also include results and conclusions. The document explains that abstracts allow readers to quickly evaluate a work's relevance and are useful for indexing in databases. It provides tips for writing abstracts, such as identifying the problem, methodology, and implications. Examples of both descriptive and informative humanities and science abstracts are included to illustrate the components and style.
Pages: 2
Topic: Vietnam war
Style: Chicago
Sources: 5
Level: College
Subject:
Language: U.S
Instructions
hi
prompts 2 is the best and the easy one out of the 3. " the vietnam war"
thanks.
1302-3001Assignment #4
Student Essay
Background Information
Creating an argument through the use of historical evidence is one of the key skills you should develop in this course.
As this is our second essay, you should feel more comfortable with writinga well-polished essay.Just as with our previous essay, I am giving you multiple prompts to choose from as well as additional information that should help you feel more confident in writing an effective essay.
Directions
Please chose
one
of the following prompts to write a 600+ word essay. Your essay should create an argument to fully answer the question and draw any conclusions that may be substantiated by data. You need to incorporate historical evidence such as people, events, legislation, etc. to support your conclusions. To prepare for this essay, I am including directions on writing an outline. Students need to turn in their outlines with their essay.
This essay is due in the dropbox by 11:55pm Tuesday, July 7
th
.
Writing Prompts
1.American prosperity in the 1950s birthed a new era of consumerism. Evaluate the changing political, social, cultural, and economic landscape within the nation that led to this new “consumer culture.” Be sure to include analysis on groups that did not partake in this prosperity.
2.
Analyze the Vietnam War. Explain how and why the Vietnam War brought turmoil to American society and eventually drove Johnson and the divided Democrats from power in 1968.
3.
Analyze post-WWII civil rights as it applied to two of the following:
African Americans
Homosexuals
Women
Native Americans
Hispanic Americans
Grading
This essay is worth
100
points and will be graded as follows:
-
20
points for a well developed thesis that fully addresses the prompt
-
50
points for content (accurate, thorough, and effective use of evidence to prove thesis)
-
10
points for writing style (Chicago format, grammar, and proof reading)
-
10
points for your works cited and footnotes (your essay must include at least four sources, (you may use your textbook as one of your sources)
-
10
points for your outline (include at the end of the document. It can be typed or hand-written and scanned)
How to write successful essays for History 1302
Different Types of Essays
In your history courses you might write different types of essays.
Most of them involve description of events, discussion of ideas, summarization of information, and analysis or evaluation.
Analysis might involve classifying, comparing and contrasting, explaining causes and effects, exploring a topic's history, or describing a process.
Or, you might be asked to write an essay that explains the effects of something: the effects of a war, of a law, of a social movement.
Sometimes you may need to take a stan.
Due Week 9 and worth 150 ptsRequired Length of Your Paperwildmandelorse
Due Week 9 and worth 150 pts
Required Length of Your Paper
Researching and References in Your Paper
List of Sources for Your Paper
Grading Rubric
The previous assignments focused on domestic matters in US history. This last assignment explores America’s international role in recent decades. By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as “policeman of the world.” One can identify early steps this direction well before World War II, but in this paper focus on the period from the 1940s to the present. Take one of the positions as suggested below, draw from the sources listed, and present a paper with specific examples and arguments to demonstrate the validity of your position.
Possible position—in each case you can take the pro or con position:
The American “policing” role developed because of the Cold War, but it became primarily a means for protecting and assisting economic interests for itself and its allies as illustrated by recent events as well as earlier ones.
The American “policing” role has been exercised primarily to protect vulnerable peoples and regions from powerful oppressors or from regional chaos, as illustrated by recent events as well as earlier ones.
The American “policing” role has had noble intentions and ultimate success during the Cold War, but in fighting terror it has gotten off track with some severe consequences.
A position you develop on this issue with the approval of your instructor.
After giving general consideration to your readings and your research, select one of the positions above as your position—your thesis. (Sometimes after doing more thorough research, you might choose the reverse position. This happens with critical thinking and inquiry. Your final paper might end up taking a different position than you originally envisioned.) Organize your paper as follows, handling these issues:
The position you choose (from the list above)—or something close to it—will be the thesis statement in your opening paragraph.
To support your position, use four specific examples from different decades between 1950 and the present. (At least one example must be from the last ten years).
Explain why the opposing view is weak in comparison to yours.
Consider your life today: In what way does the history you have shown shape or impact issues in your workplace or desired profession? (This might be unclear at first since it is foreign policy. But, super-power status does inevitably provide advantages in a global economy.)
Length:
The paper should be 600-to-850 words in length. This normally means 2-to-3 pages for the body of the paper. (The title page and References page do not count in these calculations.) Double-space between lines. Format ...
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Assignment 1Dealing with Diversity in the late 1800s and ea.docxdeanmtaylor1545
Assignment 1:
Dealing with Diversity in the late 1800s and early 1900s
[note to student:
This FORMAT SAMPLE PAPER is not a sample student paper like you will submit.
Rather it illustrates the layout and makes a few suggestions about the content on each part.
It also illustrates a Sources list at the end; and it illustrates in-text citations in the body of the paper.
You MUST follow the instructions on the instruction sheet.
You must use the Schultz textbook as a key source.
And—other sources used must come from the list on the instruction sheet.
]
[You are encouraged to do the extra credit preliminary rough draft work in ecree (in Week 3 unit) to help on paragraph development and organization.
Your final paper must be submitted as an uploaded file in the Week 3 unit at the link “ASSIGNMENT 1:
DEALING WITH DIVERSITY….”
]
PART ONE:
INTRODUCTION WITH THESIS
In terms of content, a format sample like this does not provide that except for some illustrative suggestions. Because of that, these paragraphs and this paper runs a little longer than yours will. This sample mainly shows the form and organization—and samples of citing. And I provide a few tips here. Keep in mind the paper mostly focuses on a long period—from 1865 to the 1920s; and you will eventually need specific examples from three different decades in that period. But, in this first paragraph, you will have an introduction to your paper and you will also include your thesis statement. The instruction sheet offers two thesis statements to choose from. You are expected to choose one of those. Perhaps you feel that overall the political policies of the era mainly tried to promote diversity despite the prejudices of a few. Or, perhaps you feel the political policies of the era tried mainly to restrict or hinder diversity. You can be wide-ranging, using examples related to race in the south and immigration policies for folks from Europe and/or Asia. Or you can be more narrow in your focus, with your paper getting mainly into areas of race—or maybe issues of gender—or focus entirely on immigration from certain regions. The class text discusses these things;
make use of chapters 16 through 21.
Keep in mind, the overall issue is some aspect of DIVERSITY and how it develops and is dealt with in this time period (1865 through the 1920s). So, this first paragraph introduces the topic generally and establishes your focus as to time period and subject, and it states your thesis—your position. That THESIS STATEMENT should be the last sentence in this introductory paragraph.
PART TWO—THREE EXAMPLES:
The second and third paragraphs will cover your three SPECIFIC examples supporting your thesis. You can be wide ranging or narrow in your focus. Negative examples of policies hindering diversity might range from Plessy vs. Ferguson to the Chinese Exclusion Act to poverty facing new immigrants in big cities to arrests of women demonstrating for the right to vote. Positive exampl.
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Research Paper Structure
From the given list of research papers, choose one article.
Read it by paying attention to its structure.
Identify the parts of the research paper.
Write a sentence or two explaining what is the role/purpose of each part.
Submit. You do not need to provide feedback to your partners.
Use the following structure:
* Introduction
* Literature Review
* Method
* Results
* Discussion
* Limitations and Implications
* Conclusion
2. Identify the
Introduction elements
from the research paper that you have read.
Hook
:
Background information
:
Problem Statement
:
Research Question
:
Hypothesis
:
Thesis Statement
:
.
Research Paper RubricCategoryExcellent 10Good 7Below A.docxeleanorg1
This document provides a rubric for evaluating research papers. It evaluates papers across several categories, including the introduction, focus and coherence, literature review and sources, discussion and conclusion, and formatting requirements. For each category, it provides descriptors for work that is excellent, good, or below average to guide scoring. Papers will be scored on a scale of 1 to 10 for each category based on how well the paper meets the descriptors, and categories are weighted based on importance.
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Research Paper Rubric
Component 100% 75% 50% 25% 0
Basic
Requirements
Formatted correctly, at
least 500 words in
length, citation page
and internal citations
correct (APA format), at
least 2 cited peer
reviewed sources.
Does not meet required
page length, and/or
does not have 2 cited
peer reviewed sources.
Thesis
Statement
Engaging, challenging,
and clearly focuses the
paper. Effectively
stated in the
introduction and
carried throughout the
paper.
Clear and articulate,
engaging and clearly
focuses the paper, but
is not challenging. Is
effectively carried
throughout the paper.
Clearly stated in the
introduction, attempts
to be engaging, is
adequate, but lacks
insight and focus, and is
carried through the
paper.
Included in the
introduction, but is
vague. Lacks insight,
focus, and is not carried
throughout the paper.
Is vague or may be
lacking in the
introduction; is not
focused and lacks
development; is not
carried throughout the
paper.
Introduction Strong and effective, it
is engaging and clearly
defines the thesis, as
well as provides a
foundation for the body
of the paper.
Effective and engaging,
defines the thesis and
provides foundation for
the body of the paper.
Introduces the topic of
the paper and builds a
connection between
the topic, the thesis,
and the body of the
paper. Informative but
not engaging or strong.
Introduces the topic of
the paper loosely and
includes the thesis
statement. Provides
little information
regarding the topic.
Includes little more
than the thesis and
shows no demonstrable
knowledge of the topic
of the paper.
Content
Strongly and vividly
supports the thesis and
is reflective of strong,
thorough research.
Illustrates extensive
knowledge of the topic.
Every aspect of the
thesis is supported by
quality academic
research.
Strongly supports the
thesis and is reflective
of good, thorough
research. Illustrates
knowledge of the topic,
but could be extended.
Most aspects of the
thesis are supported by
quality academic
research.
Supports the thesis and
reflects research, and
illustrates adequate
knowledge of the topic.
Could be extended and
shows some gaps in
understanding of the
topic. Although there
may be some
inconsistencies with
support from quality
academic research.
Related to the thesis
but reflects inadequate
research and
knowledge of the topic,
and demonstrates a
lack of understanding.
There may be a lack of
support from quality
academic research.
Does not convey
adequate
understanding of the
topic, the research, or
the thesis. There are
many unsupported
aspects of the thesis
and the research lacks
quality sources.
Organization Effectively organized.
Logical structure of
points and smooth
transitions convey both
understanding of topic
and care in writing.
Well organized, but
may lack some
transitions between
ideas. Logical structure
.
Research paper should be 2 pages long. II. Read Chapter 1 of Res.docxeleanorg1
Research paper should be 2 pages long.
II. Read Chapter 1 of Research Methods and answer the following questions:
Researchers have found that 43 percent of children who are in foster care programs in the city of Chicago have also been victims of child abuse.
What type of research design have they used?
What are the strengths and potential weakness of this research?
What conclusions can the research draw?
III. Provide an analysis about: What would you like to do research in and why?
.
Research Paper Rough Draft Final DraftWrite a 2,500 – 3,500 wo.docxeleanorg1
Research Paper Rough Draft / Final Draft
Write a 2,500 – 3,500 word paper (8-10 pages, excluding Works Cited) defending a thesis that is the answer to your research question, using outside sources and documenting them according to MLA rules. The grade for both the rough draft and the final draft will be graded using these criteria.
Thesis
·
· Arguable, descriptive, unified
· Specific to scope of paper
· Answers the research question
Evidence
· Sufficient, relevant, representative
Quantity and Type of Sources
· Minimum of 8 sources:
· Minimum of 4 scholarly sources
· Minimum of 4 sources from approved library research databases
· Reference works and dictionaries may be used BUT don’t count in 8 sources.
· Sources are adequate and appropriate to topic
Use of Sources
· Use of summaries, paraphrases, quotations, critiques.
Reasoning
· Terms are defined.
· How conclusions follow from evidence is explained.
· Assumptions are valid; conclusions follow from evidence.
Organization
· Material is grouped appropriately.
· Organized point by point, not source by source.
· Focus is maintained throughout.
· Transitions are effective.
· Introduction and conclusion are effective.
· Relationships among ideas are clear.
Language
· Most of the paper is in your own words.
· Quotations are completely accurate, very few, short (one sentence) quotations, with correct punctuation and grammar are allowed.
· The mechanics (punctuation, spelling and grammar) of the paper are correct.
· The style is objective, formal, concise, precise and varied.
MLA documentation
· Correct in-text citations
· Complete and correct Works Cited, listing onlythose sources you have used in your paper, on a separate page at the end of the essay (MLA style).
Research Paper Rough Draft
Thesis: Arguable, descriptive, unified, specific to scope of paper, answers the research question.
Evidence: Sufficient, representative, relevant.
Sources: 8 minimum (5 from approved data bases, 3 scholarly). All are appropriate to topic. Adequate information to prove thesis.
Use of sources: Include summaries, paraphrases, quotations, critiques as needed.
Reasoning:
Terms are defined.
Explains how conclusions follow from evidence.
Assumptions are valid.
Conclusions follow from evidence.
Organization:
Material is grouped appropriately.
Organized point by point, not source by source.
Focus is maintained throughout.
Transitions are effective.
Introduction, conclusion are effective.
Relationships among ideas are clear.
Language:
Majority of the paper is in your own words.
Quotations - completely accurate, few, brief,
correct punctuation and grammar.
Mechanics (punctuation, spelling, grammar)
of the paper are correct.
Styleis objective, formal, concise, precise, varied.
MLA documentation: Correct in-text citations.
Complete, correct works cited, listing onlythose sources you have used in your paperat the end of the essay (MLA style).
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American Military University HIST102 – United States History.docxnettletondevon
American Military University
HIST102 – United States History since 1877
Prof. Brian Mark Weber, M.A.
Updated August 2015
Writing Assignment 1 and 2
This document contains important information regarding the Writing Assignment 1 and
Writing Assignment 2. The papers will be submitted through the “Assignments” area of
the classroom (upload the paper as a Word document and submit). Please contact me
immediately if you are unclear about these requirements.
The purpose of this assignment is to choose three important people or events in American
history through the readings of weeks 1-4 (writing assignment 1) or weeks 5-8 (writing
assignment 2.) You have some flexibility with this assignment. For example, you can
write about three important acts that the British imposed which caused the colonists to
seek independence against the mother country. Or, you could write about three important
events during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Contact your instructor if you need
guidance regarding a topic.
The assignment asks you to find a minimum of two academically credible sources (one
may be your textbook), develop a clear, focused thesis statement, and to support your
thesis with clear, insightful, consistent writing. This assignment will enhance your
research and writing skills, both of which are applicable not only to this course but to
many different careers.
You may include your own opinions and ideas as long as they reflect a solid
understanding of the reading material. For example, if you write about the presidency of
Thomas Jefferson, feel free to include your opinion as to how his ideas made the country
stronger, freer, or more prosperous, but your primary focus should be an analysis of the
factual information that you have utilized to support your thesis and main ideas.
Your ideas must be supported by information from your sources since you are using these
sources to prove your thesis. After all, the purpose of a research paper is to make a case
and to convince the reader that your writing and research supports your thesis. Whether
you quote information directly from your sources, or paraphrase, you must cite your
sources generously to give credit to the sources and to avoid plagiarism.
You may utilize one of two citation methods in your essay (depending on which method
you are most familiar): MLA or Chicago/Turabian. Your instructor will post links to web
sites that contain more specific information about utilizing these methods.
Your paper must contain a cover page, an introduction paragraph, three body paragraphs
(one paragraph for each of your three people/events) and a conclusion paragraph. The
paper length is about 3 pages, double-spaced. A separate document in the Resources
section of the classroom is a sample student essay. Please refer to this document to get a
visual representation of what your essay should look like.
During the two weeks befo.
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Prof. Archibald Spring 2017 You can visit the Writing Tut.docxbriancrawford30935
Prof. Archibald Spring 2017
You can visit the Writing Tutors for help with grammar and editing your paper, but you
must go specifically for the purpose of formulating a Thesis Statement, an answer to the
paper’s prompt. The Thesis Statement is the heart and soul of your paper. Without a
strong, argumentative thesis, your paper falls apart.
Rubric:
Below Average
Student reiterates or summarizes evidence rather than making an argument
Average
Student makes an argument, stacking adequate pieces of evidence to support their
thesis
Proficient
Student makes an argument, illustrating the ways in which their selected evidence
supports their thesis, suggesting historical interpretation
Advanced
Student makes a strong argument based in one of the historical thinking skills
and utilizes multiple pieces of strong evidence to support their thesis
Historical Thinking Skills:
Significance Cause and Consequence
Change and Continuity Periodization
Contextualization Comparison
Primary Source Analysis:
The prompt for all Primary Source Analysis papers is “Why is this source significant?
What makes it important?” While you will contextualize the source, the main purpose of
the paper is to demonstrate its significance by deconstructing, or pulling apart, various
quotes and ideas.
Unit 1:
To what extent did Europeans conquer America and its Indigenous Peoples?
Unit 2:
In what ways did Europeans, Africans, and Indigenous peoples create a New
World?
Unit 3:
How transformative was the Revolutionary Era?
Unit 4:
What was the American experience during the 19th century?
Unit 5:
To what extent are the Civil War and the Constitutional Amendments a triumph of
freedom and democracy?
Final Paper:
What theme best defines the first half of American history?
1
Name
Student ID #
Due Date
Assignment (Unit # Paper/Primary Source # Paper/Final Paper)
Bold Paper Title
(For Primary Sources, Use the Source’s Title; For Unit and Final Papers, Get creative)
Indentation should start here by pressing tab. If you haven’t already noticed, the font is
Times New Roman size 12. Also, I want you to double space your paper, BUT do not add a
space before or after your paragraphs. Lastly, 1 inch margins and page number at the bottom.
As for citation, I’ve sort of changed my mind (sorry if this throws your world into utter
chaos): Only cite when you are using direct quotes. This should really only apply to the primary
sources that you use in your Unit and Final papers (I do not want you to directly quote me or the
textbook for your papers- it’s lazy and you are better than that). You will directly quote the
source in you Primary Source papers, but that is part of the analysis so there is no need to cite it.
When you cite the primary source, use whatever format you know (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
Quick summary of the citation po.
This document provides information about abstracts, including definitions of descriptive and informative abstracts, guidelines for writing abstracts, and examples. It defines an abstract as a short summary that describes the key points of a larger work. Descriptive abstracts outline the topic and scope while informative abstracts also include results and conclusions. The document explains that abstracts allow readers to quickly evaluate a work's relevance and are useful for indexing in databases. It provides tips for writing abstracts, such as identifying the problem, methodology, and implications. Examples of both descriptive and informative humanities and science abstracts are included to illustrate the components and style.
Pages: 2
Topic: Vietnam war
Style: Chicago
Sources: 5
Level: College
Subject:
Language: U.S
Instructions
hi
prompts 2 is the best and the easy one out of the 3. " the vietnam war"
thanks.
1302-3001Assignment #4
Student Essay
Background Information
Creating an argument through the use of historical evidence is one of the key skills you should develop in this course.
As this is our second essay, you should feel more comfortable with writinga well-polished essay.Just as with our previous essay, I am giving you multiple prompts to choose from as well as additional information that should help you feel more confident in writing an effective essay.
Directions
Please chose
one
of the following prompts to write a 600+ word essay. Your essay should create an argument to fully answer the question and draw any conclusions that may be substantiated by data. You need to incorporate historical evidence such as people, events, legislation, etc. to support your conclusions. To prepare for this essay, I am including directions on writing an outline. Students need to turn in their outlines with their essay.
This essay is due in the dropbox by 11:55pm Tuesday, July 7
th
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Writing Prompts
1.American prosperity in the 1950s birthed a new era of consumerism. Evaluate the changing political, social, cultural, and economic landscape within the nation that led to this new “consumer culture.” Be sure to include analysis on groups that did not partake in this prosperity.
2.
Analyze the Vietnam War. Explain how and why the Vietnam War brought turmoil to American society and eventually drove Johnson and the divided Democrats from power in 1968.
3.
Analyze post-WWII civil rights as it applied to two of the following:
African Americans
Homosexuals
Women
Native Americans
Hispanic Americans
Grading
This essay is worth
100
points and will be graded as follows:
-
20
points for a well developed thesis that fully addresses the prompt
-
50
points for content (accurate, thorough, and effective use of evidence to prove thesis)
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10
points for writing style (Chicago format, grammar, and proof reading)
-
10
points for your works cited and footnotes (your essay must include at least four sources, (you may use your textbook as one of your sources)
-
10
points for your outline (include at the end of the document. It can be typed or hand-written and scanned)
How to write successful essays for History 1302
Different Types of Essays
In your history courses you might write different types of essays.
Most of them involve description of events, discussion of ideas, summarization of information, and analysis or evaluation.
Analysis might involve classifying, comparing and contrasting, explaining causes and effects, exploring a topic's history, or describing a process.
Or, you might be asked to write an essay that explains the effects of something: the effects of a war, of a law, of a social movement.
Sometimes you may need to take a stan.
Due Week 9 and worth 150 ptsRequired Length of Your Paperwildmandelorse
Due Week 9 and worth 150 pts
Required Length of Your Paper
Researching and References in Your Paper
List of Sources for Your Paper
Grading Rubric
The previous assignments focused on domestic matters in US history. This last assignment explores America’s international role in recent decades. By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as “policeman of the world.” One can identify early steps this direction well before World War II, but in this paper focus on the period from the 1940s to the present. Take one of the positions as suggested below, draw from the sources listed, and present a paper with specific examples and arguments to demonstrate the validity of your position.
Possible position—in each case you can take the pro or con position:
The American “policing” role developed because of the Cold War, but it became primarily a means for protecting and assisting economic interests for itself and its allies as illustrated by recent events as well as earlier ones.
The American “policing” role has been exercised primarily to protect vulnerable peoples and regions from powerful oppressors or from regional chaos, as illustrated by recent events as well as earlier ones.
The American “policing” role has had noble intentions and ultimate success during the Cold War, but in fighting terror it has gotten off track with some severe consequences.
A position you develop on this issue with the approval of your instructor.
After giving general consideration to your readings and your research, select one of the positions above as your position—your thesis. (Sometimes after doing more thorough research, you might choose the reverse position. This happens with critical thinking and inquiry. Your final paper might end up taking a different position than you originally envisioned.) Organize your paper as follows, handling these issues:
The position you choose (from the list above)—or something close to it—will be the thesis statement in your opening paragraph.
To support your position, use four specific examples from different decades between 1950 and the present. (At least one example must be from the last ten years).
Explain why the opposing view is weak in comparison to yours.
Consider your life today: In what way does the history you have shown shape or impact issues in your workplace or desired profession? (This might be unclear at first since it is foreign policy. But, super-power status does inevitably provide advantages in a global economy.)
Length:
The paper should be 600-to-850 words in length. This normally means 2-to-3 pages for the body of the paper. (The title page and References page do not count in these calculations.) Double-space between lines. Format ...
The document provides guidance on writing a literature review. It explains that a literature review discusses and synthesizes published sources on a particular topic rather than providing personal opinions. It should have an organizational structure and combine both summary and analysis of sources. The document advises clarifying the assignment with the instructor, finding example literature reviews, narrowing the topic, considering source currency, and developing an organizational structure like chronological, thematic, or methodological. It provides tips for writing like using evidence from sources, keeping your own voice, and revising thoroughly.
How to write a dissertation literature review chapterThe Free School
This document provides advice for writing a literature review chapter of a dissertation. It outlines 14 key points, including being critical of the literature, organizing the chapter around themes rather than individual works, writing the chapter in a cumulative manner, engaging with both classic and contemporary sources, and relating all discussions back to the research aims. Examples are provided to illustrate concepts like focusing on peer-reviewed sources, justifying selections and exclusions, and advancing the existing literature. The overall message is that the literature review must offer a critical analysis of relevant works and explicitly demonstrate how the research contributes to existing knowledge.
how to write a paper - using structure as a guideJacob Nunnally
This document provides a systematic approach to writing academic papers in 3 steps: conducting background research, finding and analyzing relevant sources, and creating an outline to guide writing. It emphasizes the importance of outlining to establish a clear structure, including an introductory thesis statement and supporting main points. Guidelines are given for integrating quotes, maintaining paragraph coherence through topic sentences, and concluding by restating the thesis.
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Assignment 1:
Dealing with Diversity in the late 1800s and early 1900s
[note to student:
This FORMAT SAMPLE PAPER is not a sample student paper like you will submit.
Rather it illustrates the layout and makes a few suggestions about the content on each part.
It also illustrates a Sources list at the end; and it illustrates in-text citations in the body of the paper.
You MUST follow the instructions on the instruction sheet.
You must use the Schultz textbook as a key source.
And—other sources used must come from the list on the instruction sheet.
]
[You are encouraged to do the extra credit preliminary rough draft work in ecree (in Week 3 unit) to help on paragraph development and organization.
Your final paper must be submitted as an uploaded file in the Week 3 unit at the link “ASSIGNMENT 1:
DEALING WITH DIVERSITY….”
]
PART ONE:
INTRODUCTION WITH THESIS
In terms of content, a format sample like this does not provide that except for some illustrative suggestions. Because of that, these paragraphs and this paper runs a little longer than yours will. This sample mainly shows the form and organization—and samples of citing. And I provide a few tips here. Keep in mind the paper mostly focuses on a long period—from 1865 to the 1920s; and you will eventually need specific examples from three different decades in that period. But, in this first paragraph, you will have an introduction to your paper and you will also include your thesis statement. The instruction sheet offers two thesis statements to choose from. You are expected to choose one of those. Perhaps you feel that overall the political policies of the era mainly tried to promote diversity despite the prejudices of a few. Or, perhaps you feel the political policies of the era tried mainly to restrict or hinder diversity. You can be wide-ranging, using examples related to race in the south and immigration policies for folks from Europe and/or Asia. Or you can be more narrow in your focus, with your paper getting mainly into areas of race—or maybe issues of gender—or focus entirely on immigration from certain regions. The class text discusses these things;
make use of chapters 16 through 21.
Keep in mind, the overall issue is some aspect of DIVERSITY and how it develops and is dealt with in this time period (1865 through the 1920s). So, this first paragraph introduces the topic generally and establishes your focus as to time period and subject, and it states your thesis—your position. That THESIS STATEMENT should be the last sentence in this introductory paragraph.
PART TWO—THREE EXAMPLES:
The second and third paragraphs will cover your three SPECIFIC examples supporting your thesis. You can be wide ranging or narrow in your focus. Negative examples of policies hindering diversity might range from Plessy vs. Ferguson to the Chinese Exclusion Act to poverty facing new immigrants in big cities to arrests of women demonstrating for the right to vote. Positive exampl.
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Research Paper Structure
From the given list of research papers, choose one article.
Read it by paying attention to its structure.
Identify the parts of the research paper.
Write a sentence or two explaining what is the role/purpose of each part.
Submit. You do not need to provide feedback to your partners.
Use the following structure:
* Introduction
* Literature Review
* Method
* Results
* Discussion
* Limitations and Implications
* Conclusion
2. Identify the
Introduction elements
from the research paper that you have read.
Hook
:
Background information
:
Problem Statement
:
Research Question
:
Hypothesis
:
Thesis Statement
:
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This document provides a rubric for evaluating research papers. It evaluates papers across several categories, including the introduction, focus and coherence, literature review and sources, discussion and conclusion, and formatting requirements. For each category, it provides descriptors for work that is excellent, good, or below average to guide scoring. Papers will be scored on a scale of 1 to 10 for each category based on how well the paper meets the descriptors, and categories are weighted based on importance.
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Research Paper Rubric
Component 100% 75% 50% 25% 0
Basic
Requirements
Formatted correctly, at
least 500 words in
length, citation page
and internal citations
correct (APA format), at
least 2 cited peer
reviewed sources.
Does not meet required
page length, and/or
does not have 2 cited
peer reviewed sources.
Thesis
Statement
Engaging, challenging,
and clearly focuses the
paper. Effectively
stated in the
introduction and
carried throughout the
paper.
Clear and articulate,
engaging and clearly
focuses the paper, but
is not challenging. Is
effectively carried
throughout the paper.
Clearly stated in the
introduction, attempts
to be engaging, is
adequate, but lacks
insight and focus, and is
carried through the
paper.
Included in the
introduction, but is
vague. Lacks insight,
focus, and is not carried
throughout the paper.
Is vague or may be
lacking in the
introduction; is not
focused and lacks
development; is not
carried throughout the
paper.
Introduction Strong and effective, it
is engaging and clearly
defines the thesis, as
well as provides a
foundation for the body
of the paper.
Effective and engaging,
defines the thesis and
provides foundation for
the body of the paper.
Introduces the topic of
the paper and builds a
connection between
the topic, the thesis,
and the body of the
paper. Informative but
not engaging or strong.
Introduces the topic of
the paper loosely and
includes the thesis
statement. Provides
little information
regarding the topic.
Includes little more
than the thesis and
shows no demonstrable
knowledge of the topic
of the paper.
Content
Strongly and vividly
supports the thesis and
is reflective of strong,
thorough research.
Illustrates extensive
knowledge of the topic.
Every aspect of the
thesis is supported by
quality academic
research.
Strongly supports the
thesis and is reflective
of good, thorough
research. Illustrates
knowledge of the topic,
but could be extended.
Most aspects of the
thesis are supported by
quality academic
research.
Supports the thesis and
reflects research, and
illustrates adequate
knowledge of the topic.
Could be extended and
shows some gaps in
understanding of the
topic. Although there
may be some
inconsistencies with
support from quality
academic research.
Related to the thesis
but reflects inadequate
research and
knowledge of the topic,
and demonstrates a
lack of understanding.
There may be a lack of
support from quality
academic research.
Does not convey
adequate
understanding of the
topic, the research, or
the thesis. There are
many unsupported
aspects of the thesis
and the research lacks
quality sources.
Organization Effectively organized.
Logical structure of
points and smooth
transitions convey both
understanding of topic
and care in writing.
Well organized, but
may lack some
transitions between
ideas. Logical structure
.
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Research paper should be 2 pages long.
II. Read Chapter 1 of Research Methods and answer the following questions:
Researchers have found that 43 percent of children who are in foster care programs in the city of Chicago have also been victims of child abuse.
What type of research design have they used?
What are the strengths and potential weakness of this research?
What conclusions can the research draw?
III. Provide an analysis about: What would you like to do research in and why?
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Research Paper Rough Draft Final DraftWrite a 2,500 – 3,500 wo.docxeleanorg1
Research Paper Rough Draft / Final Draft
Write a 2,500 – 3,500 word paper (8-10 pages, excluding Works Cited) defending a thesis that is the answer to your research question, using outside sources and documenting them according to MLA rules. The grade for both the rough draft and the final draft will be graded using these criteria.
Thesis
·
· Arguable, descriptive, unified
· Specific to scope of paper
· Answers the research question
Evidence
· Sufficient, relevant, representative
Quantity and Type of Sources
· Minimum of 8 sources:
· Minimum of 4 scholarly sources
· Minimum of 4 sources from approved library research databases
· Reference works and dictionaries may be used BUT don’t count in 8 sources.
· Sources are adequate and appropriate to topic
Use of Sources
· Use of summaries, paraphrases, quotations, critiques.
Reasoning
· Terms are defined.
· How conclusions follow from evidence is explained.
· Assumptions are valid; conclusions follow from evidence.
Organization
· Material is grouped appropriately.
· Organized point by point, not source by source.
· Focus is maintained throughout.
· Transitions are effective.
· Introduction and conclusion are effective.
· Relationships among ideas are clear.
Language
· Most of the paper is in your own words.
· Quotations are completely accurate, very few, short (one sentence) quotations, with correct punctuation and grammar are allowed.
· The mechanics (punctuation, spelling and grammar) of the paper are correct.
· The style is objective, formal, concise, precise and varied.
MLA documentation
· Correct in-text citations
· Complete and correct Works Cited, listing onlythose sources you have used in your paper, on a separate page at the end of the essay (MLA style).
Research Paper Rough Draft
Thesis: Arguable, descriptive, unified, specific to scope of paper, answers the research question.
Evidence: Sufficient, representative, relevant.
Sources: 8 minimum (5 from approved data bases, 3 scholarly). All are appropriate to topic. Adequate information to prove thesis.
Use of sources: Include summaries, paraphrases, quotations, critiques as needed.
Reasoning:
Terms are defined.
Explains how conclusions follow from evidence.
Assumptions are valid.
Conclusions follow from evidence.
Organization:
Material is grouped appropriately.
Organized point by point, not source by source.
Focus is maintained throughout.
Transitions are effective.
Introduction, conclusion are effective.
Relationships among ideas are clear.
Language:
Majority of the paper is in your own words.
Quotations - completely accurate, few, brief,
correct punctuation and grammar.
Mechanics (punctuation, spelling, grammar)
of the paper are correct.
Styleis objective, formal, concise, precise, varied.
MLA documentation: Correct in-text citations.
Complete, correct works cited, listing onlythose sources you have used in your paperat the end of the essay (MLA style).
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Final Rese.
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Research Paper Progress Report
The progress report should include an introduction to the research paper that is a minimum of 800 words in length and includes at least four (4) references in APA format. The purpose of the progress report is to help the student begin the task of identifying relevant literature and better framing the overall research process.
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Research Paper Project
Due Friday April 8,2019
In this assignment, you will compare how two companies, within the same industry, approach a specific business issue in the workplace. Acceptable issues include: a) motivating employees, b) corrective action, c) incentive programs, d) executive recruiting and training e) project management, f) diversity, g) responding to changes in addition to any topics we discussed in the class discussion forum.
This project is broken into the following parts:
1. Proposal (via Discussion Board)
2. Research Paper (Assignment drop box)
3. Powerpoint Presentation (submit via both Assignment drop box and Discussion Board)
Post in the discussion forum a 1-2 paragraph introducing the companies that you will be discussion and the issue that you will be analyzing. You and your classmates can comment and offer suggestions to each other. I will only comment if I see a problem with your proposal.
Research Paper
Prepare a 4-5 page research paper on your chosen topic (not including the required 1 page for cover page, 1 page for references, tables and diagrams)
1. The report MUST be written in concise and fluent English.
2. A well-written, purposive, directive and comprehensive report.
3. Appearance: double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman front and free of typographical errors.
4. Paragraphs should be indented and no longer than 5 sentences.
5. Meets APA compliance standards. Properly formatted citations are a must!
Prepare an 7-10 slide PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your project. Submit it via the Assignment drop box and also post in the discussion forum to share with your peers.
Bouncing Back
How people who have faced life's toughest challenges found the strength to keep on going-- and how you, too, can develop your resilience muscle.
Melissa Balmain
March 12, 2012
No matter what troubles you face, at work or at home, it’s worth asking yourself one question: What would Howie Truong do?
In 1977, as Truong fled postwar Vietnam with his wife, baby son and several other people, their motorboat was captured by pirates. The pirates forced everyone aboard their own boat; although brusque toward the adults, they doted on the baby and tried to buy him. After a few days, they shoved Truong into the sea. He nearly drowned before he was rescued by fishermen. Weeks later, in Thailand, he learned that his wife’s body had washed ashore; he would spend 34 years wondering what had happened to his son.
How in the world did Truong survive the grief that followed his ordeal? How did he move to America, become an expert metalworker, remarry, raise four more children, and eventually find his firstborn? Truong, handsome and dark-haired at 54, smiles in his living room in West Henrietta, N.Y. “I told myself, ‘Get going,’ ” he replies emphatically. “ ‘Life has to go on.’ ”
If you think Truong’s story has little to do with your own, think again. Resilience like his can be learned, experts say. And it can help you through just a.
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Research Paper on How Stakeholder engagements affects IT projects
1. Please write a 12 -15-page double spaced literature review on the following topic:
How stakeholder engagement affects IT projects.
Ø Define Stakeholders
Ø Describe stakeholder management
Ø Discuss pros and cons of stakeholder engagement
Ø Focus on IT Projects
- Literature review should have at least 25 references, and all references must be scholarly peer-reviewed articles.
- All references must be current and published since 2014.
- All references must be cited in APA format.
- Title page and bibliography pages do not count towards the 12-15-page requirement.
2. Develop a 20-slide PowerPoint Presentation that covers the literature review paper. It must include a title slide and references slide as well.
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Research paper on Information systems infrastructure: evolution and trends.
Plagiarism free.
10 pages in length
• APA formatted
• Minimum six (6) sources – at least two (2) from journals
• Include an abstract, introduction, and conclusion
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Research Paper Outline
Research Paper:
The US Government should abolish the death penalty.
Instructions: Research (academic), establish a focus for 12-15 page argument research paper. The final paper includes an abstract, an introduction, discussion, conclusion and references in APA style.
Also an Annotated Bibliography with at least six sources or more. All academic sources (any). Peer to peer articles, nothing more than 10 years old. APA style on a separate page
Introduction
The United Stated government should abolish the death penalty (Argument Statement)
1-3 page Introduction
1-2 lines to get reader involved or come up with an interest factor. (Include a question, statement, statistic, examples or detail, ect.)
Definition of terms, if necessary
History and or background of the Death Penalty issue in the United States.
And anything you can think of…
No headers and numbered pages (Top right Corner) – General
Reasons
Here are some reasons to add to the body. You can pick any reason with supporting information.
Executions are carried out at staggering cost to taxpayers.
There is no credible evidence that capital punishment deters crime.
Innocent people have been convicted and executed.
Race plays a role in determining who lives and who dies.
Capital punishment goes against almost every religion.
(You can pick any reasons with supporting information and research)
The professor mentioned sticking to the Death Penalty in the US only vs. internationally.
VII. Conclusion
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Research Paper Outline Examples
Below are two examples of research paper outlines. You'll notice
the first outline
reflects a more traditional research focus:
Thesis statement
: Advances in technology have been and will continue to be a great benefit to both teachers and students.
In the classroom
Document camera
Allows instructors to present text to entire class
Gives instructors chance to show objects without passing around
This causes no wear and tear
Instructor can manipulate objects in multiple ways
Allows students to present objects
Speech class
Science presentation
B. Computer
Connects class to internet
Research
2. Online databases
3. Websites
Interactive games
Teacher’s aids
C. Tablet
1. Text book
a. Save money
2. Easy to access
3. More features
Instant information
II. Out of class
Home computers
Study resources
Online
USB
B. Logic enhancement
1. Word processors
a.Spell check
b.Grammar check
c. Clean copy
2. Scanner
C. Online degrees
1. Past results
2. Current offerings
a. Nationwide
b. Florida
c. Valencia
3. Popularity
The second
outline
reflects a literary analysis research paper.
This is similar to what you will be doing for your final research paper
. The outline below reflects a paper written on the short story "A Rose for Emily". Although you probably haven't read this story, you can easily see how the structure of the outline reflects the thesis.
Outline
Thesis statement
: Emily’s deteriorating physical and mental state is partly caused by the constant judgment of the townspeople upon her, and that condition, coupled with her father’s treatment of her, leads her to kill Homer Barron and keep his corpse.
I. Emily Grierson
A. Deterioration
1. Becomes bloated, fat, and gray
2. Is embittered and reclusive
B. Refusal to acknowledge passing of time
1. Keeps father’s body
2. Refuses to pay taxes
3. Keeps Homer’s body
a. Shows her need for any companionship
b. Represents depths of her madness
II. Others
A. Father
1. Controls Emily’s life
2. Turns away suitors
B. Townspeople
1. Judgmental
2. Nosy and gossipy
a. Whisper about her relationship with Homer
b. Want to see inside of her house
C. Homer
Explanation of MLA Formal Outline Examples
Thesis statement appears first, with the words “Thesis .
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Research Paper is attached
Each student will individually be expected to read a research paper from the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) from 2016 – 2020. A
one-page
report should include: summary of the paper read (in the students’ own words – what was the research and why was it conducted?), why the paper or research is important to society, what are some strengths and weaknesses of the paper, and what the student learned.
Summary
1. Does the student provide a brief summary of the 10+ page CHI article reviewed (in their own words -- what was the research and why was it conducted?)?
Why is the paper/research important?
1. Does the student describe why or how the research is an important contribution to society?
Strengths/weaknesses
1. Does the student describe strengths of the paper or research?
2. Does the student describe weaknesses of the paper or research?
Lessons learned
1. Does the student describe what they learned from reviewing the CHI article?
.
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Research Paper: Outline Sample
I. Introduction
II. Main Idea
a. Supporting idea 1
b. B. Supporting idea 2
i. Supporting detail to 2
ii. Supporting detail to 2
1. Supporting idea to detail 2
2. Supporting idea to detail 2
III. MAIN IDEA
a. Supporting idea to III
b. Supporting idea to III
c. Supporting idea to III
IV. MAIN IDEA
a. Supporting idea to IV
b. Supporting idea to IV
c. Supporting idea to IV
V. Conclusion
VI. References
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Research Paper Instructions
In the Research Paper, you will apply the sources from your Annotated Bibliography (and others you may find subsequent to submitting the Annotated Bibliography) to describe the current state of malpractice in healthcare and how healthcare professionals respond to and defend against allegations of malpractice.
Address specifically the issues raised by acknowledgement and apology in malpractice lawsuits:
· Injured patients often sue because they want an explanation of what happened, and an apology for the injuries.
· Statements by the healthcare professional that could be perceived as admissions can create legal liability in formal litigation.
· Some state laws, and some methods of alternative dispute resolution, help enable the apology without the liability.
Your paper must examine these issues and explain what options you would recommend, supported by your research and analysis. The final paper must include at least 4 scholarly sources other than the Reading & Study materials and the Bible, cited in text and in a reference list. You must also integrate biblical analysis of the topic into the paper.
The Research Paper must contain at least 1,200 words and follow full current APA paper format. The title page, abstract, and reference list do not count towards the length requirement. Submit your paper as a Word document.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool. To check the originality of your work, you may submit an optional draft through the SafeAssign draft submission link earlier in the module/week.
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Research paper is on Cyber Security in Industry 4.0: The Pitfalls of Having Hyperconnected Systems can be found at https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/iasme/10/1/10_100103/_pdf. APA citation is the following. Dawson, M. (2018). Cyber Security in Industry 4.0: The Pitfalls of Having Hyperconnected Systems. Journal of Strategic Management Studies, 10(1), 19-28.
i need updates by weekly. Updates can include information about methodology, new literature discovered, or even questions regarding current progress.
The first update is due on sunday(9-8-2019).
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Research Paper Instructions.
Due: December 2, 2020, by midnight
Length: 8-10 pages
Students are required to write a research paper on "God's Existence" in philosophy. The research paper grade includes a title, abstract, and final submission. The paper is roughly 8-10 pages in length and all citations must be made in Chicago Manual Style (CMS). Do not use more than two philosophers.
A good paper with do the following:
Introduce a specific philosophical problem to be discussed
Thoroughly explain the philosophical arguments
Utilize quotations in an appropriate manner for interpreting complex arguments
Use clear statements and syntax
Have a clear thesis.
Discuss potential counterarguments, and/or address key assumptions
Define important terms
Cite sources for quotations, paraphrasing, or as references.
Include a Bibliography
Follow CMS guidelines
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Research Paper
Option One
Throughout history, art has been used as propaganda to shape public opinion. Propaganda takes many forms, such as architecture, paintings, print media, and is used to promote religious, political, and social ideologies. Select and fully identify two works, in any medium, that were used to shape public opinion. Citing specific elements in each work, analyze how each work conveyed its propagandistic message to its intended audience. You need to analyze how specific elements of each of two selected works convey propagandistic messages to its respective audience. Think about how works of art promote religious, political and social ideologies.
Propaganda can be seen as consisting of three interpolated elements: (1) actual information, ideas or rumors that are circulated; (2) the vehicles through which those items are disseminated, such as art, texts and performances; and (3) the organizations and institutions that generate and direct the spread of propagandistic content. Propaganda is created to promote a particular entity’s interests, whether corporate or individual, and typically has an intended audience — sometimes multiple audiences. Propagandistic art has existed since the first complex human societies developed approximately five thousand years ago. Works of art have been used to legitimize a ruler’s authority, to glorify a state’s accomplishments, to reify social hierarchy, to reinforce religious beliefs, and to influence how people think and behave, among other things. Architecture has served as a vehicle for propaganda since ancient times as well.
You have two tasks:
(1) you must fully identify two works of art in any medium. One from the ancient world (BCE) and one from the modern world (CE)
(2) you must analyze how specific elements of each selected work convey a propagandistic message to an intended audience.
Technical stuff. Your essay must be at least five pages in length, use Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced, and include a works cited page. Include images at the END of essay. You must use at least three actual books as resources and no more than two web sites (no Wikipedia!). Include images AFTER the works cited page.
Don’t forget to cite yours sources throughout your essay.
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CATEGORY Unacceptable
(Below Standards)
Acceptable
(Meets Standards)
Good
(Occasionally Exceeds)
Excellent
(Exceeds Standards)
SCORE
Introduction
Does not
adequately convey
topic. Does not
describe subtopics
to be reviewed.
Lacks adequate
theses statement.
Conveys topic, but
not key
question(s).
Describes
subtopics to be
reviewed. General
theses statement.
Conveys topic and
key question(s).
Clearly delineates
subtopics to be
reviewed. General
thesis statement.
Strong
introduction of
topic’s key
question(s), terms.
Clearly delineates
subtopics to be
reviewed. Specific
thesis statement.
5 points
Focus &
Sequencing
Little evidence
material is
logically organized
into topic,
subtopics or
related to topic.
Many transitions
are unclear or
nonexistent.
Most material
clearly related to
subtopic, main
topic. Material
may not be
organized within
subtopics.
Attempts to
provide variety of
transitions
All material clearly
related to subtopic,
main topic and
logically organized
within subtopics.
Clear, varied
transitions linking
subtopics, and main
topic.
All material clearly
related to subtopic,
main topic. Strong
organization and
integration of
material within
subtopics. Strong
transitions linking
subtopics, and
main topic.
15 points
Support
Few sources
supporting thesis.
Sources
insignificant or
unsubstantiated.
Sources generally
acceptable but not
peer-reviewed
research
(evidence) based.
Sources well selected
to support thesis with
some research in
support of thesis.
Strong peer-
reviewed research
based support for
thesis.
15 points
Conclusion
Does not
summarize
evidence with
respect to thesis
statement.
Does not discuss
the impact of
researched
material on topic.
Review of key
conclusions.
Some integration
with thesis
statement.
Discusses impact
of researched
material on topic.
Strong review of key
conclusions. Strong
integration with thesis
statement. Discusses
impact of researched
material on topic.
Strong review of
key conclusions.
Strong integration
with thesis
statement.
Insightful
discussion of
impact of the
researched
material on topic.
5 points
Grammar &
Mechanics
Grammatical
errors or spelling
& punctuation
substantially
detract from the
paper.
Very few
grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation errors
interfere with
reading the paper.
Grammatical errors
or spelling &
punctuation are rare
and do not detract
from the paper.
The paper is free
of grammatical
errors and spelling
& punctuation.
20 points
APA Style &
Communication
Errors in APA
style detract
substantially from
the paper.
Word choice is
informal in tone.
Writing is choppy,
with many
awkward or
unclear passages.
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Research PaperSocial IssueGetting StartedSet up th.docx
1. Research Paper
Social Issue
Getting Started
Set up the boundaries of your paper.
How long is the paper supposed to be?
How much background information is necessary for the reader
to understand the social issue?
How many points are needed to adequately address the topic?
What is the group that you plan to conclude your paper with?
What areas of your paper are going to require research?
What is a social issue?
Social issues are matters which directly or indirectly affect a
person or many members of a society and are considered to be
problems, controversies related to moral values, or both.
Building your argument
Identify the social issue that interests you the most
Include background information in order to clarify issue for
readers
2. Introduction
Attention-getter
Possibly use a shocking fact or statistic
Thesis
Should include your social issue and main points
Building argument
Provide relevant information about this social issue
Who are the supporters?
What is the main cause?
What are their accomplishments?
What is the problem with this social issue?
Supporting your argument
Need to have adequate and informative evidence to offer
support for your topic.
Data
Quotes
Examples
Facts
Statistics
Expert Opinion
3. Conclusion
Must offer a solution/proposal/call to action
Use the group that you have found as a way to compel your
audience to act about this topic (support the group, learn about
the group, etc)
Identifying Reseach
Primary
Personal Interviews
Need to have questions written out to be answered
Make sure you give credit to the person you interviewed within
your paper of whatever information you gathered
Surveys
Secondary
Library research
Databases, articles, etc
Internet research
From credible websites
Working Bibliography
List all sources that you have looked at or taken information
from
Prepare this on a computer file so you can add and delete as
needed
This can help as you go through the writing process and need to
refer back to sources
This makes it easier for you to complete your works cited page
4. Quotations
Direct quotation
Reproduce word for word within quotation marks
“The plot, with one exciting event after another, was
representative of the usual historical novel. But Gone with the
Wind placed its emphasis as much on the private individual as
on the panorama.”
Quotations
Can use ellipsis to show where material has been omitted
Inside quote
“The plot…was representative of the usual historical novel. But
Gone with the Wind placed its emphasis as much on the private
individual as on the panorama.”
Quotations
Additions to a quote
May need to add a little piece of info to make concept clearer
“Not only did it [Gone with the Wind] for a short time become
America’s speediest-selling novel, but over the long haul, it
became the nation’s largest-selling novel.”
Quotes within a quote
Place single quotes around the quotation within your original
quote
“Despite its massive scope, Gone with the Wind sustained,
5. according to one reviewer, ‘remarkable continuity in its plot
and character development.’”
Summarizing
Condensing someone else’s idea and restating it in your own
words
This may be helpful in the background information you are
going to present in your paper
Do not summarize any information you are using as defined
evidence to support your point
Give credit to source
Paraphrasing
Recasts material by using roughly the same number of words,
retaining the same level of detail, and adopting the same style
as the original.
Give credit to source
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Elizabeth L. Angeli
6. Professor Patricia Sullivan
English 624
12 February 2012
Toward a Recovery of Nineteenth Century Farming Handbooks
While researching texts written about nineteenth century
farming, I found a few
authors who published books about the literature of nineteenth
century farming,
particularly agricultural journals, newspapers, pamphlets, and
brochures. These authors
often placed the farming literature they were studying into an
historical context by
discussing the important events in agriculture of the year in
which the literature was
published (see Demaree, for example). However, while these
authors discuss journals,
newspapers, pamphlets, and brochures, I could not find much
discussion about another
important source of farming knowledge: farming handbooks. My
goal in this paper is to
bring this source into the agricultural literature discussion by
connecting three
7. agricultural handbooks from the nineteenth century with
nineteenth century agricultural
history.
To achieve this goal, I have organized my paper into four main
sections, two of
which have sub-sections. In the first section, I provide an
account of three important
events in nineteenth century agricultural history: population and
technological changes,
the distribution of scientific new knowledge, and farming’s
influence on education. In the
second section, I discuss three nineteenth century farming
handbooks in connection with
the important events described in the first section. I end my
paper with a third section that
offers research questions that could be answered in future
versions of this paper and
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number,
the
professor’s
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spaced in
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Roman
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in MLA are
written in
this order:
day, month,
and year.
Titles are
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and written
in 12-point,
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Roman
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title is not
bolded,
underlined,
or
italicized.
Blue boxes contain
directions for writing
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style.
Green text boxes
contain explanations
of MLA style
guidelines.
The
introduc-
tory
paragraph,
or introduc-
tion, should
set the
context for
the rest of
the paper.
Tell your
readers
why you
are writing
and why
your topic
is
important.
The thesis
is a clear
position
that you
will support
and
develop
throughout
10. your paper.
This
sentence
guides or
controls
your paper.
If your
paper is
long, you
may want
to write
about how
your paper
is
organized.
This will
help your
readers
follow your
ideas.
The thesis
statement
usually is
the last
sentence of
the
introduc-
tion.
MLA requires
double-spacing
throughout a
document; do
not single-space
11. any part of the
document.
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conclude with a fourth section that discusses the importance of
expanding this particular
project. I also include an appendix after the Works Cited that
contains images of the three
handbooks I examined. Before I can begin the examination of
the three handbooks,
however, I need to provide an historical context in which the
books were written, and it is
to this that I now turn.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The nineteenth century saw many changes to daily American
life with an increase in
population, improved methods of transportation, developments
in technology, and the
rise in the importance of science. These events impacted all
aspects of nineteenth century
American life, most significantly those involved in slavery and
the Civil War, but a large
part of American life was affected, a part that is quite often
12. taken for granted: the life of
the American farmer.
Population and Technological Changes. One of the biggest
changes, as seen in
nineteenth century America’s census reports, is the dramatic
increase in population. The
1820 census reported that over 10 million people were living in
America; of those 10
million, over 2 million were engaged in agriculture. Ten years
prior to that, the 1810
census reported over 7 million people were living in the states;
there was no category for
people engaged in agriculture. In this ten-year time span, then,
agriculture experienced
significant improvements and changes that enhanced its
importance in American life.
One of these improvements was the developments of canals
and steamboats,
which allowed farmers to “sell what has previously been
unsalable [sic]” and resulted in a
“substantial increase in [a farmer’s] ability to earn income”
(Danhof 5). This
If there is a
gramma-
13. tical,
mechanical,
or spelling
error in the
text you
are citing,
type the
quote as it
appears.
Follow the
quote with
“[sic].”
The
paragraph
after the B-
level
headers
start flush
left after
the
headings.
Use another
style, e.g.,
italics, to
differen-
tiate the C-
level
headers
from the B-
level
headers.
The
paragraph
continues
14. directly
after the
header.
Headers,
though not
required by
MLA style,
help the
overall
structure
and
organiza-
tion of a
paper. Use
them at
your
instructor’s
discretion
to help
your reader
follow your
ideas.
Use
personal
pronouns (I,
we, us,
etc.) at
your
instructor’s
discretion.
When using headings in
MLA, title the main
sections (B-level
15. headers) in a different
style font than the
paper’s title, e.g., in
small caps.
The headings used here follow an A-, B-, C-
level system to break the text into smaller
sections. The different levels help organize
the paper and maintain consistency in the
paper’s organization. You may come up with
your own headings as long as they are
consistent.
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improvement allowed the relations between the rural and urban
populations to strengthen,
resulting in an increase in trade. The urban population (defined
as having over 2,500
inhabitants) in the northern states increased rapidly after 1820.1
This increase
accompanied the decrease in rural populations, as farmers who
“preferred trade,
transportation, or ‘tinkering’” to the tasks of tending to crops
and animals found great
opportunities in the city (Danhof 7). Trade and transportation
thus began to influence
16. farming life significantly. Before 1820, the rural community
accounted for eighty percent
of consumption of farmers’ goods (Hurt 127). With the
improvements in transportation,
twenty-five percent of farmers’ products were sold for
commercial gain, and by 1825,
farming “became a business rather than a way of life” (128).
This business required
farmers to specialize their production and caused most farmers
to give “less attention to
the production of surplus commodities like wheat, tobacco,
pork, or beef” (128). The
increase in specialization encouraged some farmers to turn to
technology to increase their
production and capitalize on commercial markets (172).
The technology farmers used around 1820 was developed from
three main
sources: Europe, coastal Indian tribes in America, and domestic
modifications made from
the first two sources’ technologies. Through time, technology
improved, and while some
farmers clung to their time-tested technologies, others were
eager to find alternatives to
these technologies. These farmers often turned to current
17. developments in Great Britain
and received word of their technological improvements through
firsthand knowledge by
talking with immigrants and travelers. Farmers also began
planning and conducting
experiments, and although they lacked a truly scientific
approach, these farmers engaged
in experiments to obtain results and learn from the results.2
Agricultural organizations
In-text
citations
occur after
the quote
but before
the period.
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author’s/
authors’
name/s go
before the
page
number
with no
comma in
between.
Insert the
footnote
directly
after the
phrase or
18. clause to
which it
refers.
Footnotes
should be
double-
spaced and
in size 12
Times New
Roman
font.
Use
footnotes
to explain a
point in
your paper
that does
not quite
fit in with
the rest of
the
paragraph.
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were then formed to “encourage . . . experimentation, hear
reports, observe results, and
exchange critical comments” (Danhof 53). Thus, new knowledge
was transmitted orally
from farmer to farmer, immigrant to farmer, and traveler to
19. farmer, which could result in
the miscommunication of this new scientific knowledge.
Therefore, developments were
made for knowledge to be transmitted and recorded in a more
permanent, credible way:
by print.
The Distribution of New Knowledge. Before 1820 and prior to
the new knowledge
farmers were creating, farmers who wanted print information
about agriculture had their
choice of agricultural almanacs and even local newspapers to
receive information
(Danhof 54). After 1820, however, agricultural writing took
more forms than almanacs
and newspapers. From 1820 to 1870, agricultural periodicals
were responsible for
spreading new knowledge among farmers. In his published
dissertation The American
Agricultural Press 1819-1860, Albert Lowther Demaree presents
a “description of the
general content of [agricultural journals]” (xi). These journals
began in 1819 and were
written for farmers, with topics devoted to “farming, stock
raising, [and] horticulture”
20. (12). The suggested “birthdate” of American agricultural
journalism is April 2, 1819
when John S. Skinner published his periodical American Farmer
in Baltimore. Demaree
writes that Skinner’s periodical was the “first continuous,
successful agricultural
periodical in the United States” and “served as a model for
hundreds of journals that
succeeded it” (19). In the midst of the development of the
journal, farmers began writing
handbooks. Not much has been written on the handbooks’
history, aside from the fact that
C.M. Saxton & Co. in New York was the major handbook
publisher. Despite the lack of
information about handbooks, and as can be seen in my
discussion below, these
Titles of
published
works
(books,
journals,
films, etc.)
are now
italicized
instead of
underlined.
21. If you
delete
words from
the original
quote,
insert an
ellipsis,
three
periods
with a
space
between
and after
each one.
Transitions
connect
paragraphs
and unify
writing.
Body
paragraphs
have these
four
elements: a
transition, a
topic
sentence,
evidence,
and a brief
wrap-up
sentence.
Notice how
this
22. paragraph
begins with
a transition.
The topic
sentence
follows the
transition,
and it tells
readers
what the
paragraph
is about.
Direct
quotes are
used to
support
this topic
sentence.
Notice how
this
paragraph
ends with a
brief
mention of
print
sources and
the next
paragraph
begins with
a
discussion
of print
informa-
tion.
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handbooks played a significant role in distributing knowledge
among farmers and in
educating young farmers, as I now discuss.
Farming’s Influence on Education. One result of the newly
circulating print information
was the “need for acquiring scientific information upon which
could be based a rational
technology” that could “be substituted for the current diverse,
empirical practices”
(Danhof 69). In his 1825 book Nature and Reason Harmonized
in the Practice of
Husbandry, John Lorain begins his first chapter by stating that
“[v]ery erroneous theories
have been propagated” resulting in faulty farming methods (1).
His words here create a
framework for the rest of his book, as he offers his readers
narratives of his own trials and
errors and even dismisses foreign, time-tested techniques
farmers had held on to: “The
knowledge we have of that very ancient and numerous nation
the Chinese, as well as the
24. very located habits and costumes of this very singular people, is
in itself insufficient to
teach us . . .” (75). His book captures the call and need for
scientific experiments to
develop new knowledge meant to be used in/on/with American
soil, which reflects some
farmers’ thinking of the day.
By the 1860s, the need for this knowledge was strong enough
to affect education.
John Nicholson anticipated this effect in 1820 in the
“Experiments” section of his book
The Farmer’s Assistant; Being a Digest of All That Relates to
Agriculture and the
Conducting of Rural Affairs; Alphabetically Arranged and
Adapted for the United States:
Perhaps it would be well, if some institution were devised, and
supported
at the expense of the State, which would be so organized as
would tend
most effectually to produce a due degree of emulation among
Farmers, by
rewards and honorary distinctions conferred by those who, by
their
Use block
25. quotes
when
quotations
are longer
than four-
typed lines.
The
paragraph
ends with a
wrap-up
sentence,
“Despite
the
lack . . .”,
while
transi-
tioning to
the next
paragraph.
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successful experimental efforts and improvements, should
render
themselves duly entitled to them.3 (92)
Part of Nicholson’s hope was realized in 1837 when Michigan
established their state
university, specifying that “agriculture was to be an integral
part of the curriculum”
26. (Danhof 71). Not much was accomplished, however, much to
the dissatisfaction of
farmers, and in 1855, the state authorized a new college to be
“devoted to agriculture and
to be independent of the university” (Danhof 71). The
government became more involved
in the creation of agricultural universities in 1862 when
President Lincoln passed the
Morrill Land Grant College Act, which begins with this phrase:
“AN ACT Donating
Public Lands to the several States and Territories which may
provide Colleges for the
Benefit of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts [sic].” The first
agricultural colleges formed
under the act suffered from a lack of trained teachers and “an
insufficient base of
knowledge,” and critics claimed that the new colleges did not
meet the needs of farmers
(Hurt 193).
Congress addressed these problems with the then newly formed
United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA and Morrill Act
worked together to form
“. . . State experiment stations and extension services . . . [that]
27. added [to]
. . . localized research and education . . .” (Baker et al. 415).
The USDA added to the
scientific and educational areas of the agricultural field in other
ways by including
research as one of the organization’s “foundation stone” (367)
and by including these
seven objectives:
(1) [C]ollecting, arranging, and publishing statistical and other
useful
agricultural information; (2) introducing valuable plants and
animals; (3)
Periods
occur
before the
end
quotation
mark if the
citation
information
is given
already in
the
sentence.
If a source
has three
or more
authors,
28. use the
first
author’s
last name
followed by
“et al.”
Block
quotes
begin on a
new line,
are double-
spaced, and
are
indented
half an inch
from the
margin. Do
not use
quotation
marks. The
citation
information
(author
name and
page
number)
follows the
quote’s end
punctua-
tion.
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29. answering inquiries of farmers regarding agriculture; (4)
testing
agricultural implements; (5) conducting chemical analyses of
soils, grains,
fruits, plants, vegetables, and manures; (6) establishing a
professorship of
botany and entomology; and (7) establishing an agricultural
library and
museum. (Baker et al. 14)
These objectives were a response to farmers’ needs at the time,
mainly to the need for
experiments, printed distribution of new farming knowledge,
and education. Isaac
Newton, the first Commissioner of Agriculture, ensured these
objectives would be
realized by stressing research and education with the ultimate
goal of helping farmers
improve their operations (Hurt 190).
Before the USDA assisted in the circulation of knowledge,
however, farmers
wrote about their own farming methods. This brings me to my
next section in which I
examine three handbooks written by farmers and connect my
observations of the texts
30. with the discussion of agricultural history I have presented
above.
Note: Sections of this paper have been deleted to shorten the
length of the paper
CONCLUSION
From examining Drown’s, Allen’s, and Crozier and Henderson’s
handbooks in light of
nineteenth century agricultural history, I can say that science
and education seem to have
had a strong influence on how and why these handbooks were
written. The authors’ ethos
is created by how they align themselves as farmers with science
and education either by
supporting or by criticizing them. Regardless of their stance,
the authors needed to create
an ethos to gain an audience, and they did this by including
tables of information,
illustrations of animals and buildings, reasons for educational
reform, and pieces of
The conclusion
“wraps up” what you
have been discussing
in your paper.
Because
31. this is a B-
level
header, the
paragraph
is not
indented.
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advice to young farmers in their texts. It would be interesting to
see if other farming
handbooks of the same century also convey a similar ethos
concerning science and
education in agriculture. Recovering more handbooks in this
way could lead to a better,
more complete understanding of farming education, science’s
role in farming and
education, and perhaps even an understanding of the rhetoric of
farming handbooks in the
nineteenth century.
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Notes
32. 1. Danhof includes “Delaware, Maryland, all states north of the
Potomac and
Ohio rivers, Missouri, and states to its north” when referring to
the northern states (11).
2. For the purposes of this paper, “science” is defined as it was
in nineteenth
century agriculture: conducting experiments and engaging in
research.
3. Please note that any direct quotes from the nineteenth
century texts are written
in their original form, which may contain grammar mistakes
according to twenty-first
century grammar rules.
Endnotes
begin on a
new page
after the
paper but
before the
Works
Cited.
Double-
space all
entries, and
indent each
entry 0.5”
from the
margin.
33. Center the title “Notes,”
using 12-point Times
New Roman font.
Use endnotes to explain a point in
your paper that does not quite fit
in with the rest of the paragraph.
Avoid lengthy discussions in the
endnote entries.
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Works Cited
Allen, R.L. The American Farm Book; or Compend of American
Agriculture; Being a
Practical Treatise on Soils, Manures, Draining, Irrigation,
Grasses, Grain,
Roots, Fruits, Cotton, Tobacco, Sugar Cane, Rice, and Every
Staple Product of
the United States with the Best Methods of Planting,
Cultivating, and Preparation
for Market. Saxton, 1849.
Baker, Gladys L., et al. Century of Service: The First 100 Years
of the United States
Department of Agriculture. [Federal Government], 1996.
Danhof, Clarence H. Change in Agriculture: The Northern
34. United States, 1820-1870.
Harvard UP, 1969.
Demaree, Albert Lowther. The American Agricultural Press
1819-1860. Columbia UP,
1941.
Drown, William and Solomon Drown. Compendium of
Agriculture or the Farmer’s
Guide, in the Most Essential Parts of Husbandry and
Gardening; Compiled from
the Best American and European Publications, and the
Unwritten Opinions of
Experienced Cultivators. Field, 1824.
“Historical Census Browser.” University of Virginia Library,
2007,
http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2008.
Hurt, R. Douglas. American Agriculture: A Brief History. Iowa
State UP, 1994.
Lorain, John. Nature and Reason Harmonized in the Practice of
Husbandry. Carey,1825.
“Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862.” Prairie View A&M, 2003.
https://www.pvamu.edu/
library/about-the-library/history-of-the-library-at-prairie-
view/1890-land-grant-
35. history/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2008.
The Works
Cited page
begins on a
new page.
Center the
title “Works
Cited”
without
underlining,
bolding, or
italicizing it.
If there is
only one
entry, title
this page
“Work
Cited.”
If a print
source
does not
list a
publisher
and you
can infer
who the
publisher is,
place the
publisher’s
name in
brackets.
MLA now
36. requires
URLs (when
possible)
when citing
online
sources.
The date of
access is
optional,
but be sure
to include it
whenever
possible,
since online
works can
be changed
or removed
at any time.
MLA now
requires
only the
publisher,
and not the
city of
publication.
The 8th
edition also
does not
require
sources to
have a
publication
marker,
(such as
“Print”).
37. The Works Cited
page is a list of
all the sources
cited in your
paper.
List the
title of the
source in
quotation
marks, and
the title of
the
container in
italics,
followed by
a comma
and the
date of
publication.
Since this is
an online
source,
include the
URL and
date of
access.
If a source
has three
or more
authors,
only the
first one
shown in
38. the source
is given. It
is followed
by et al.
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Nicholson, John. The Farmer’s Assistant; Being a Digest of All
That Relates to
Agriculture and the Conducting of Rural Affairs;
Alphabetically Arranged and
Adapted for the United States. Warner, 1820.
HCC - Composition 1302
Essay 4: Drama Argument Analysis
For this essay you will be analyzing a play based on a
specific aspect that you want to work from (ex: characters,
39. conflict, staging, conventions) and how that contributes to the
whole work. Keep in mind your introduction will need an
attention-getter, the text you are working from, and your thesis
statement (this is what you are arguing). This paper will have a
persuasive tone because you are trying to convince someone
that your view is valid. Keep in mind that there is no right or
wrong, but valid and invalid. You want to present an argument
that is believable and well supported with evidence.
Also, remember to use the text as evidence. Incorporate three to
five articles from the library databases or books. You may use
other credible sources (books, internet) to help support your
point. Remember to quote the passages exactly as the author
states them. Do not misrepresent what the author might be
trying to say.
Topics:
For this essay you may analyze the following plays:
· A Doll’s House
· Trifles
· Oedipus The King
· Othello
· The Glass Menagerie
· Fences
· Antigone
The essay will focus on analyzing a play for specific devices,
(characters, conflicts, staging, POV, individual rights, themes,
symbolism, motifs, etc.).
Paper Requirements:
Proper Heading (Student’s Name, Professor’s Name, Class,
Date) and Header (Last name pg #)
4 to 5 FULL pages or longer (Note: The 4th page is not the
Works Cited page)
40. Double spaced
12 point font
Times New Roman
1 inch margins
3rd person Point of View - personal opinion area is paragraph
before conclusion; you may use 1st POV here
No Contractions
Works Cited Page in MLA for any sources (minimum 3/ no
maximum)
Quotes with internal citations – use a minimum of four quotes
Guidelines:
Final draft 15%
Works Cited 5%
Total 20 %
Helpful Websites:
•Review McGraw-Hill website for research essay strategies and
other resources:
http://www.mhconnectenglish.com/
•Review Purdue Owl website for research essay strategies and
other resources:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
•Two valuable and free websites to register with for double
checking your citations are:
http://www.easybib.com
https://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/
Using Evidence:
Evidence in your paper is the way you show support for your
main idea-thesis. This support can be shown in a variety of
ways: