Category: Composition

OTHER: I need a second draft for this essay. here are the comments from the professor for the first draft.
As I noted in your DB post, Trust: Testing and Control, you can get even closer to hitting all the requests of my assignments, step by step and part by part. Your work here again demonstrates some thoughtfulness but you leave out too many of the steps as per the assignment handout and turn a lot of this over, it seems, to computer-generated language (?). See what makes me say that in this note below.
Here are suggestions of what needs to be accomplished in the second draft:
1. The first paragraph needs some clarity on what the definite difference in perspectives is between Van Edwards and Ariely. You just say “different perspectives on human nature.” You need to get to know Ariely more and be able to say how his point of view differs from Van Edwards. Also what would his reaction be to such a course?
2. Your thesis needs to be something more exact about what you feel strongly about as a specific point. This point must be the point you have worked out as a guiding force for the whole essay, a point your will work hard to highlight in your topic sentences of your paragraphs and the point you will come back to. You do not yet have a thesis statement (“reveals the complexity” is not a guiding force of a point to work at–to work at hard–to prove as your work as the writer of this essay. Is it a computer-generated statement, by the way? AI and CHATGPT love, love, love phrases like “reveals the complexity..” and “balanced approach…” You can do better yourself, Richard, through your own thoughts.)
3. Your second paragraph is not following the rigor of real visual analysis. See Part B of the assignment sheet as well as Assistive Handout 2 in the Course Menu to get this very important part of your essay into shape.
4. Your third paragraph, Richard–I have no idea what you’re saying and how it conveys anything personal. It doesn’t, really–right? Think of all the stories you’ve read and told since you were young–all with a who, what happened, what you observed, where and at what time in your life, what’s going on, who are you and how can I get to know you through the story you’re conveying, and how I can understand you and agree, “OK, I get it. Because of what Richard has been through or what he has observed personally, because of this being actually Richaed, he would or would not want to take this course.” I can have this kind of reaction to you personally in this part of the paper only if write in an authentic way.
Please see Part C of the assignment handout. I’m really thinking this part came from computer-generated writing. . .
5. For your research part, please convey the research in a more complete way. Remember that I ask that the research has to relate to the rest of the paper–it has to be like a “cap” that the paper wears very fittingly. There are not connections to anything else you said here. In terms of working with a thesis (see my comments above about you needing an actual thesis), a thesis would come back into play when you discuss your research. Please see Assistive Handout 3 in the Course Menu for help on how to write this part of your paper. But please also work on what it is you really want to drive home in this paper–you, Richard, what’s important coming from you to me?–about trust and “being a human lie detector” and how we relate to others in the world? I need to hear your voice.
Remember too, Ariely also has to come back in here as well. Did you do a good job with Journals 1 and 2–these were meant to help you get to know Ariely.
Take your time to do a good job for the second draft. It’s worth 15 points.
Comments from Customer
PREVIOUS PAPER INSTRUCTIONS (#568780097): the essay is based off this article, https://www.scienceofpeople.com/courses/lie-detection/
What is the purpose of this essay?
The purpose of this essay is to grapple with a complex multimodal text related to the course, which will (thanks to your careful analysis) shine light on course themes, in particular Ariely’s moderate-optimistic view honesty and dishonesty. In other words, your analysis of this text will serve as an illuminating lens to view not only the text itself but the course overall so far. In addition, you will gain a more critical perspective on how a claim is made (ex: “humans can—and should be– accurate lie detectors”) in relation to other experts’ opinions.
What will I be writing about?
On her website, “Science of People,” Vanessa Van Edwards advertises a course on “How to Be a Human Lie Detector.” The course promises to educate and train people in detecting lies and hidden emotions with up to 90% accuracy, as it promotes abilities such as “speed read anyone” and “find dishonesty behind words.” The course is expensive, and its marketing (images, expressions, “promises,” assumptions about human nature and deceit being all around us) is elaborate. Your job is to analyze the website as a kind of deliberate message about honesty and dishonesty all around us; to analyze how the website communicates that message (again, images, expressions, promises, assumptions), and how all this information either confirms or contradicts Ariely’s moderate-optimistic view of honesty and dishonesty you’ve been picking up from his book. Note: DO NOT sign up for the course. Only view the webpages that are available—there is already plenty to observe and pick up information on.
What kind of structure can I use for the essay?
Part A: Write the Introduction:
What does it mean to know ourselves as human? Should we strive to see, understand, and accept our own dishonesty? Or does being human obligate us to be “better”? –to be more honest, more integral, and to constantly improve ourselves? (And so should we be less tolerant of others’ faults—such as their lieing—as a result?) As your last sentence of the introduction, create a thesis statement that makes clear your position as well as the point that you realize there are two varying ideas of human nature in play–the view of Van Edwards on self-improvement (and intolerance for others’ faults) and the view of Ariely.
Part B: Next, talk about the advertised course:
Smoothly transition into your discussion of “How to Be a Human Lie Detector,” as it is advertised on the website: How is the course presented? What does Van Edwards want you to believe about lying? (“Point” to what you’re looking at on the site.) What does she want you to believe about people who lie? (“Point” to what you’re looking at the on the site.) What does she want you to believe how easy or hard it is to learn more about liars and lying? (“Point” to what you’re looking at on the site.) As you analyze these messages in the advertisement, analyze the language and images she uses–images, expressions, “promises,” assumptions about human nature and deceit being all around us. Depending on how you feel about this kind of messaging (and what you said in your introduction), also critique (evaluate) her perspective in a strong, ironic, or perceptive tone.
Part C: Next, make a choice: This course does—or does not—hold interest or value for you:
Yes, this course holds definite interest or value for me.
Perhaps this course goes along with your notions of how human beings should constantly improve themselves and not make excuses for themselves or others. Perhaps certain marketing messages or images from the site struck a chord with you, based on your past experience and what you know of other humans. Perhaps you think the course could explain some aspects of human nature that have always annoyed you or that you feel need more attention in today’s world. Bring in some mention of Ariely, and make your case with examples that are believably based on your experience or your own close-up observations of your community, news, culture, or social scene.
No, this course and others like it hold no interest or value for me.
Perhaps you can discern manipulation coming from the site in several places. Perhaps you do not trust Van Edwards for her self-presentation or inconsistencies. Perhaps you’re thinking the approach she offers is not “real world,” not sustainable, and could possibly even backfire in relationships or psychologically for individuals. Bring in some mention of Ariely, and make your case with examples that are believably based on your experience or your own close-up observations of your community, culture, news, or social scene.
Part D: Finally, add some research:
What is one research source you can find—for example, a source on how children learn to trust, or how detecting lies is or is not possible—that supports something you’ve said in Part C of this paper?

How to Choose An Approach & Develop A Thesis
I recommend watching the film first (even if you saw it already!), keeping the definitions of both kinds of analysis in mind and looking for elements in the film that match them. I do better, personally, if I take notes (otherwise I forget my evidence afterwards). Note down (or voice-to-text in your phone’s notes app) any theories you develop as you watch about symbols, patterns of images, political & social issues of our time, or the film’s relationship to history.
After you’ve gone through the film and making notes, it should be a lot easier to figure out what you have good evidence of. Evidence is the heart of analysis–you can’t make claims about a text that you can’t back up with examples from the text supporting the claim–so it’s often easiest to create an analysis by working backwards from what evidence is there to what claim or theory might unite / explain a lot of those pieces of evidence.

Where To Find Evidence To Support Your Claims
Use summary of the film or correctly quoted dialogue from it to support every claim (argument) you make about its intent and meaning. Some of the elements of the film you may be summarizing / analyzing to support your claims:
Sound–music, sound effects, character conversations (dialogue)
Image–how people/scenes are framed (close up/far way, detailed/blurry, what’s in focus and what isn’t), who is pictured, what kind of place are they in and what scenery is there in it, how characters move/look/dress.
Editing & Filming Techniques–how does film transition from one scene to another, and what camera angles and types of shots used
Pacing/Structure–the order information is given to us and how it affects our reception of the film, how fast or slow things move
The only source is the movie itself.
Organization Requirements
An introductory paragraph with:
A lead-in sentence (a first sentence that establishes some connection between what you’re analyzing and the real world)
1-3 sentence summary of the film
1-3 sentence thesis statement that tells us about the film’s themes/ideas/message(s)
A body paragraph for each major idea or topic you address (all body paragraphs should support thesis statement). Body paragraphs should all contain:
a topic sentence stating what the paragraph will cover and what it will argue
support sentences that include quotations or summary from the film
analysis sentences explaining
how the quotes/summaries you’ve used as support show that your topic sentence claim is correct
A conclusion paragraph with:
3-4 sentence restatement of your main idea & most important pieces of evidence
an outro/farewell/”big picture”/future prediction ending sentence

Follow the directions noted on the attached document. Prepare a document and submit it as an attachment. Note: even if you plan to use a different citation style on your term paper, complete this assignment using MLA style.

Before submitting the final draft of your Argumentative Research Paper, read the following:
Be sure to thoroughly read the posted directions for this paper.
The paper MUST be 2 – 3 pages (no fewer than 500 words).
Your topic must be the same as the one that you selected.
Students must choose a clear position on the issue and present a sound argument to support their stance.
The thesis statement/claim must include 3 reasons to support your claim, and be the last sentence of your introductory paragraph.
The supporting paragraphs must include topic sentences and research evidence (i.e. facts, statistics, expert opinions, etc.) to support the claim.
The body of the paper must have a counterargument paragraph with two opposing views with refutations for each opposing view.
Support your claim with at least 5 credible sources from the LIRN databases. Do NOT use Wikipedia as a source.
All sources of information must be cited in APA in-text and a separate reference page should be included
Please do not write a summary of your sources.
Do not use first-person pronouns (i.e. I, we, our, my, etc.).
Make sure to follow the APA style guidelines.

This assignment asks that you use Hypothes. is to workshop a student example paper (attached) together as a class. For this assignment, please annotate at least FIVE areas or elements of the text you find strong (include an explanation and where you would rate it on the grading rubric for each category) and at least FIVE areas or elements of the text you find weak (include an explanation and where you would rate it on the grading rubric for each category). Please see the rubric to be used attached.
Please ensure that where you are annotation is properly shown, whether it is a strength or weakness, and how you would rate it on the grading scale.
There should be a Total of 10 annotations.

2024年2月19日 10:27
For this discussion activity, each of you will offer your analysis of an assigned Sample Career Brochure.
Your task is to assess how your assigned brochure demonstrates—or falls short of—effective use of visual and document design principles, drawing insights from what you’ve learned about design in workplace writing. Through this activity, you will deepen your understanding of design concepts and enhance your critical evaluation skills.
Here are some prompts you might consider in your post:
Design Principles Evaluation: Based on the design principles discussed in the course materials (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity), describe and evaluate how well the brochure adheres to these principles. Consider the following questions:
What design principles does the brochure use?
Does the brochure effectively use contrast to highlight important information?
Is there a sense of repetition and consistency throughout the brochure?
How well is alignment maintained in terms of text, images, and other elements?
Is proximity used to group related information and create visual organization?
Content-Design Harmony Evaluation: Assess how the design elements enhance or hinder the brochure’s ability to communicate its content clearly. Does the design support the overall message, or does it create confusion?
Revision Suggestions: Propose 2-3 concrete ways the brochure could be revised to be made more effective. Be specific!
Assignment Requirements:
(For 10 points) Analyze your assigned brochure, and compose a 250-word post in which you offer your analysis. Your original post is due on the discussion board by no later than
Comments from Customer
I attached the source you should use please double check the attach file Discipline: workplace writing

2024年2月19日 10:27
For this discussion activity, each of you will offer your analysis of an assigned Sample Career Brochure.
Your task is to assess how your assigned brochure demonstrates—or falls short of—effective use of visual and document design principles, drawing insights from what you’ve learned about design in workplace writing. Through this activity, you will deepen your understanding of design concepts and enhance your critical evaluation skills.
Here are some prompts you might consider in your post:
Design Principles Evaluation: Based on the design principles discussed in the course materials (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity), describe and evaluate how well the brochure adheres to these principles. Consider the following questions:
What design principles does the brochure use?
Does the brochure effectively use contrast to highlight important information?
Is there a sense of repetition and consistency throughout the brochure?
How well is alignment maintained in terms of text, images, and other elements?
Is proximity used to group related information and create visual organization?
Content-Design Harmony Evaluation: Assess how the design elements enhance or hinder the brochure’s ability to communicate its content clearly. Does the design support the overall message, or does it create confusion?
Revision Suggestions: Propose 2-3 concrete ways the brochure could be revised to be made more effective. Be specific!
Assignment Requirements:
(For 10 points) Analyze your assigned brochure, and compose a 250-word post in which you offer your analysis. Your original post is due on the discussion board by no later than
Comments from Customer
I attached the source you should use please double check the attach file Discipline: workplace writing

What I need done is an acceptance speech for my public speaking class we were to choose what kind of special occasion speech we wanted to do. I chose to do an acceptance speech for a scholarship that I won this year so attached is the essay that I submitted for that scholarship Just to help the writing process attached also is the preparation, speech outline template, which has to be filled in with that template altogether I just need the speech on one paper and the outline template for that speech on another paper.

What I need done is an acceptance speech for my public speaking class we were to choose what kind of special occasion speech we wanted to do. I chose to do an acceptance speech for a scholarship that I won this year so attached is the essay that I submitted for that scholarship Just to help the writing process attached also is the preparation, speech outline template, which has to be filled in with that template altogether I just need the speech on one paper and the outline template for that speech on another paper.

Research Proposal
Purpose: You must convince me that you have chosen the perfect topic for yourself. You need to prove that you are investigating your topic from an original angle and will have solid sources to back up your thesis. This assignment will walk you through the first steps of research and get you ready to fully research and write about your topic.
Step 1: Identify proposed research topic.
Step 2: Identify the purpose/reason you have chosen this topic.
Step 3: Decide on a research question and then write it down! A proper research question is key. What exactly are you expecting your sources to answer? If you have a direct question in mind while looking at sources, you will be able to focus your research and avoid muddling through unnecessary information.
Step 5: Find THREE sources in the library article databases.
Step 6: Answer/Complete steps for each source from Step 5.
Does this source aid in answering my research question?
Is this source primarily focused on my topic or is it only partially dedicated to my topic?
Does my source present a bias? How will that help/hinder my argument?
What is the credibility of this source? Is an author listed?
How will I use this source in my argument?
A brief paragraph that summarizes the information provided in the source.
Within the summary paragraph, include a quote that you think you may use in your final paper. Make sure you practice sandwiching the quote with the top bread, filling, and bottom bread.
Step 7: Write your thesis! Once you have a solid research question and a bit of research behind it, you are ready to write a thesis. Think about what you have learned by analyzing a few sources with the direction of your research question. What do you want to argue? How are you going to make it original? Decide and write your thesis sentence. Remember that a thesis is only a sentence long.
Your document should:
Be 12 pt in size
Be in Times New Roman font
Have 1-inch margins
Be double spaced