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Summary of an article. Instructions and rubric will be attached. Effective writers know how to tailor their text for a specific purpose and a specific audience. For example, writers can choose to make an emotional appeal using simple language so that any audience can understand the message. Part of becoming a strong writer is analyzing how well or how poorly another author crafts a message, which will help one make stronger choices when it is time to communicate with others in a professional setting.
You will use the Task 1 Template located in the supporting documents section below the rubric to complete this task. First, you will choose a text from the provided list that you will analyze. Next, you will summarize the text and identify the text’s intended purpose and audience. Then, you will analyze the text’s context and the methods the author used to appeal to the audience.
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).
A. Compose an analysis using the Task 1 Template by doing the following:
1. Choose a piece of persuasive writing from the “Texts for Analysis” list within the template.
2. Analyze your chosen text by doing the following:
a. Summarize the text.
b. Discuss the author’s purpose for the text.
c. Explain the context of the text.
d. Describe the audience of the text.
e. Explain 2–3 appeals (i.e., logos, ethos, pathos) that are found within the text. For each type of appeal used in the text, include 1–2 examples.
B. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
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Rubric
A1: TEXT SELECTION
The submission selects a piece of persuasive writing from the provided list.
A2a: SUMMARY
The submission includes an accurate summary of the text, including all essential details.
A2b: PURPOSE
The submission accurately discusses the author’s purpose for the text and includes specific details.
A2c: CONTEXT
The submission accurately explains the context of the text and provides support for the explained context.
A2d: AUDIENCE
The submission accurately describes the specific audience of the text.
A2e: APPEALS
The submission explains 2–3 appeals that are found within the text, including 1–2 examples of each type of appeal explained. The examples appropriately demonstrate the explained type of appeal.
B: SOURCES
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
C: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
This submission demonstrates correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence fluency. You have demonstrated quality professional communication skills in this submission.

I was terminated from my job for using a derogatory word. In the letter, please include the following.
1. First apologize for my actions and admit my mistake.
2. How much I love and appreciate my job as a social worker.
3. Remedies to prevent from happening again.
4. Ask for a date to meet to explain if possible.

Paper recieved a poor grade due to professor unable to understand part of it. MLA for mat was not used when that was requested. Attached are some of the comments. I’m not sure the writer had read the book. It refers to the main characters as friends in one sentence and lovers in the very next. First sentence on page 2 does not make any sense. Sentense 2 in that same paragraph needds rewritten. This paper needs rewritten to better show how the book meets the class’s definition of good writing. The paragraph below it what the professor added as moe examples of good writing. In the attachments, the professor highlighted every sentence that had something wrong.
Good writing has a purpose. The author employs proper writing techniques and strategies (attention-getting introduction, transitions, organization/structure, thesis, setting, strong paragraph development, etc.) for the purpose. Good writing contains correct grammar and punctuation. It recognizes the need for audience awareness, including the audience’s knowledge, age, gender, experiences, race, religion, etc. Good writing makes you think!

All instructions will be in the file. Also all of the readings will be included as well.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/30/science/navigation-directions-brain-dementia.html?unlocked_article_code=558GegeDJVEl_BiiBKK-_47Sxs98qvlEwZ5OQkLoyboScKpURH8eC5ujkIM1LztCFzpgI3NfVXjyPLSJOcOfJ8YSV2y2dP7A5lKAY2kzmW3rm4TF1QN7WsyCk2dl7ppawDZJyOiqxgmPedCCyHAN0yN9-diK9TqssIvm_ng7hQ7FPHx_rP19lPS2kh5AVOFpyqNfPDlIG1r4O-dQ8WRHeKurTsS6DjmGh1CXQSIdekRyXyK5RPK-zgghWeD7uq_PH_IDZSvXhZPHTR_Ubwic1l-xCBUDr4joOGXwQz1QDBP7lJOr8VDD1Y00Nxad8LUmX4los-4TR4ZC5g40UHw_zt9-a_8OeTz4npodHQoF&smid=share-url
https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/your-brain-on-video-games

Use the document attached to complete the rough draft of my college essay. I have answered the questions and provided some background within the document. This needs to grab the readers attention. This needs to be in MLA format.

In this discussion, you will share your revision process. You will also give and receive feedback from your classmates. Initial Post (due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday) Reflect on your revision process and complete the following: Share an area of your case study project that needs revision. This could be an area that you identified or that was identified by your instructor. Discuss how you plan to make the necessary revisions–including how you plan to improve your grammar and the flow of your essay. Peer Responses (first peer response due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday; second peer response due by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday) Respond to your classmates and provide any insight or suggestions that you may have to help them with making revisions.

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For this assignment we will be focusing on landscape and cityscape photography. The goal of this assignment is to have a better understanding on the steps and rules that is essential for landscape photography.
Requirements
For the assignment you will be submitting one photo using landscape photography. Along with this final photo, you will be submitting a RAW file used for the assignment along with a summary describing your experience in taking the photo and your idea behind the photo.
Submission requirements.
1 Final Photo in Jpeg
1 Raw file used for the final image: Raw files include .RAW, .ARW, .NEF, .etc
A Short Summary
Any submissions missing one of the following will only receive half points.

Read “Supervolcanoes” (Concept Essay/Download Essay Readings)
Write a one page analysis No more than 250 words
Identify the concept
Quote the thesis statement
Identify and quote the conclusion
Describe the structure using short quotes from each section

Week 7A: Punishment and the Death Penalty
Describe the differences between the deterrence argument and the retributive argument for punishment. Then use each of these arguments to give 1) a defense of, and 2) an argument for capital punishment. Finally, which side do you take in the debate about capital punishment and why?
example 1: I firmly do believe that the death penalty is an effective deterrent to crime. The looming specter of execution may make the criminal think twice, at least, before he commits violent acts, such as murder. People are most unlikely to engage in serious crime when they know it will bring them the ultimate penalty.
Most studies indicate that murders decrease with the death penalty. Although some say that the relationship between the death penalty and the crime rate is not as clear, it seems reasonable to think that the severity of punishment does make a difference. Logically, if someone thinks that there is actually a possibility of being executed for taking away a life, it may make them reconsider the choices they make. In addition, capital punishment provides closure to the victims’ family by carrying out justice. In these cases where a close person is taken through a violent crime, it provides massive pain to the family. Knowing that such a person would be executed often comforts them in terms of justice, and this helps them to heal. In this case, it acknowledges their loss and reminds them that the society values life, and the breach of it will never be tolerated.
Apart from this, capital punishment can save society from the repetition of crimes by these dangerous criminals. Once a person has committed such an abhorrent crime, there is more likelihood that they will commit it again. Through execution, we ensure that that person cannot commit another crime and harm another human being. In my opinion, capital punishment is a necessary tool for maintaining safety and order in society, while at the same time serving as one of the strong deterrents to violent crimes.
example 2: It is essentially based on the notion that punishment deters crime because of the fear of some consequence. In this regard, the death penalty remains the most fitting deterrent against heinous crimes like murder. When a potential criminal knows they have to face the death penalty, they will always think twice before engaging in such acts. It is at this point that individuals are less likely to indulge in criminal activities as far as the perceived risks associated with their being caught and punished go.
Many proponents of the death penalty argue that it sends a strong message to society: murder is an offense that will be received with the severest of consequences. By execution, the society is ridding itself of dangerous people who menace others, and simultaneously deterring those who might commit such crimes. While various studies have shown mixed results on the deterrent effect of capital punishment against future murders, proponents assert that the threat of execution cools would-be murderers.
Execution of repeat offenders or those who commit heinous crimes may bring justice to victims and their families. It reassures society that the judicial system is taking stiff action against people who inflict harm on other human beings. Perhaps the threat of capital punishment would not just deter potential murderers but also serve to reassure the public that something in the line of surety is being created for security. It is thus from a deterrence viewpoint that capital punishment can be potentially justified as a tool to safeguard society and uphold the rule of law. I support the death penalty because it may reduce crimes and give justice to victims, thus making the world a safe place for each one of us.
example 3:Such an approach relies on the idea that harsh punitive measures, such as capital punishment, serve to prevent further crimes from occurring in the future because it deters the potential criminal away. Or, put otherwise, the greater the punishment for committing a certain crime, the less likely a person would be to commit it. The supporters of the death penalty believe that just the existence of the death penalty will deter violent crime, especially murder, by means of strong disincentive. Successive evidence has been mixed to support it, while numerous studies have found no real link between the death penalty and reduced crime rates. In contrast, the retributive view holds that punishment is justified because offenders deserve to be punished. This approach is concerned less with deterrence and more with moral justice. Supporters argue that capital punishment is proportionate to heinous crimes and society must be affirming on the value of life by assuring those who take lives face the ultimate penalty.
It can, through deterrence, prevent future crimes due to the very straightforward fear of the death penalty in potential murderers. Through retribution, it is said to be just since it punishes crimes proportionally in that the harshest crime receives the most severe form of punishment.
Critics further disagree on the issue of deterrence, citing studies indicating no correlation between the death penalty and reduction in murder rates. They challenge the notion of retribution by citing the unethical nature of governmental killing and the possibility of false convictions.
I am opposed to the death penalty because of the failure it has shown to reveal some deterring effects, possibilities of irreversible mistakes, and the moral consequences of killing legally authorized. Emphasis should be shifted to rehabilitation and restoration rather than punishment.
Week 7B: Animal Ethics
In this discussion board, I would like you to pick one of the topics discussed regarding animal ethics, i.e. vegetarianism, speciesism, hunting, animal research, etc. and provide one argument for and one argument against based on the readings in the text. Finally, after providing those arguments, what is your view on the matter? What are your reasons for holding that view?
Non-Human Animals: Crash Course Philosophy #42 (youtube.com)

Week 7A: Punishment and the Death Penalty
Describe the differences between the deterrence argument and the retributive argument for punishment. Then use each of these arguments to give 1) a defense of, and 2) an argument for capital punishment. Finally, which side do you take in the debate about capital punishment and why?
example 1: When considering capital punishment, and the death penalty, two perspectives argue it is morally correct. The deterrence argument is centered around the idea that the death penalty serves as a warning and intimidation to deter people from committing heinous crimes when the punishment could be lethal. This argument aims to prevent future crime by instilling fear into potential offenders of the consequences of these actions. This argument for capital punishment relies on the idea that people will be less inclined to commit these crimes when the prospect of death weighs in front of them. An argument against the deterrence argument is that there is no conclusive evidence that the death penalty deters people from committing these crimes any more than the possibility of life in prison without the possibility of parole. On the other hand, another perspective that argues that the death penalty is morally correct is the retributive argument for punishment. This argument centers around justice and balance in a society. The retributive argument argues that when someone commits a heinous crime, such as a first-degree murder, the perpetrator forfeits their right to life. Since they have taken a life, it is only fair they lose theirs as a consequence. The argument essentially suggests the justice system works as an eye for an eye. Though it is said that an eye for an eye makes the world blind, meaning this theory may perpetuate violence instead of human dignity. In my opinion, I believe that the death penalty is too faulty a system to take the lives of human beings. It is impossible to ensure that every single person who is executed through the death penalty is one hundred percent guilty and, in my opinion, one innocent life taken is one too many.
example 2: Deterrence argument: The deterrence theory of punishment is forward-looking and aims to prevent future crimes. It argues that punishment is justified because it discourages the offender and others from committing similar offenses. The idea is that the threat or reality of punishment, including severe penalties like the death penalty, creates fear of consequences, reducing criminal activity.
The retributive theory is backward-looking and focuses on justice and moral balance. It argues that punishment is deserved and morally required when someone commits a crime. The punishment should be proportionate to the crime, especially serious ones like murder. Retribution is about giving the offender their “just deserts,” meaning the punishment fits the moral weight of their wrongdoing.
Personally, I don’t not believe in capital punishment or “an eye for an eye” point of view. When dealing with human lives I don’t think it’s an appropriate approach. The act of executing a person does not contribute to deterring crime because it only facilitates further violence and further festering of crime.
example 34: I reiterate with an argument supporting the retributive idea for the death penalty. A murderer has taken away a life, and under such circumstances, one can only balance the books by application of capital punishment. This approach ensures that justice is served, and as well reiterates and reinforces the idea that human life is important in this society.
Retribution has something to do with the restoration of balance. It sends a very distinct message that heinous acts will not be tolerated and should be punished with the ultimate punishment. In this case, people will get to understand that moral order exists in society, and those who harm others will face severe consequences.
Besides, capital punishment gives the victim’s families closure. It is possible that the knowledge that such a criminal will be executed may heal the wound in their heart and assure them that their suffering has been recognized.
Second, through capital punishment, the community is protected. Once a dangerous criminal is executed, he can no longer commit more crimes.
Week 7B: Animal Ethics
In this discussion board, I would like you to pick one of the topics discussed regarding animal ethics, i.e. vegetarianism, speciesism, hunting, animal research, etc. and provide one argument for and one argument against based on the readings in the text. Finally, after providing those arguments, what is your view on the matter? What are your reasons for holding that view?
Non-Human Animals: Crash Course Philosophy #42 (youtube.com)