Category: English

Post your thoughts regarding peer review and editing. Share your thoughts on why these steps are important for producing high-quality writing.

Length: the essay should be 2 pages long including a Works Cited page
Outside Sources: The essay should use (quote and cite) at least one outside source that responds to the theme being analyzed. The sources can be literary, criticism, articles, or other academic sources. These sources should be used to support the essay’s thesis and be properly cited using MLA citation style
Quoted Examples: The essay should include at least 3 quoted (and cited) examples from the story to support the thesis. These examples should be properly cited using the MLA citation template
MLA citation: the essay should be formatted according to MLA citation style, including in-text citations and a Works Cited page
The essay should be structured as follows:
1. Introduction: The introduction should introduce the topic and story(ies) that will be analyzed. The introduction should end with a clear thesis statement that outlines the essay’s argument.
2. Body Paragraphs: Each paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that reflects the main point of that paragraph as it relates to the paper’s thesis/argument. The paragraph should then provide evidence from the story and the outside source(s) to support the topic sentence. The paragraph should end with a sentence that signals the next point.
3. Conclusion: The conclusion should summarize the main points of the essay and restate the thesis. The conclusion should also provide some final thoughts on the argument you have made.

YOUR TASK: In an intelligent and thoughtful 1+3 document, you must read and analyze ONE poem or ONE short story from the packet provided in this assignment (visible once you begin the “quiz”). You will need to find a key theme that you believe the author is trying to convey to his/her/their readers, and then give three subpoints in support of that theme. Your main claim will be expressed in your thesis statement, and your three subpoints will be developed into medium-length body paragraphs. The four provided works (two short stories and two poems) have been selected specifically so that you can analyze them and find something to say about them in a short amount of time (TWO HOURS, max).
NOTE: A 1+3 document is NOT an essay. It does not have an introduction or a conclusion (though if you want to include them, you can). Instead, it is a thesis sentence stating your claim (what theme you believe the author is trying to teach to his/her/their readers), followed by three paragraphs, each stating one subtopic of that theme.
What you should do before writing your document:
• Select the POEM or SHORT STORY you will be analyzing in your writing.
• Decide on the analytical argument you will make, which will be expressed in your thesis statement.
• Plan out your three or four body paragraphs, deciding on your three or four main points and then creating a skeletal outline if you wish.
• Select quotations/evidence from the work to support your discussion and include them on your outline for easy reference. You MUST quote in your document in multiple paragraphs to support your argument/analysis.

I am to write a definition essay about the word judgment and need an annotated bibliography of 5-8 sources.

I will attach the instructions for the peer reviews. I will also provide Word doc attachments of the two papers that you will be peer reviewing.
Please provide one file for each peer review. So, there are two total files for the two separate peer reviews.

Hi, you are going to be responding to two classmates on one page. They are going to be short responses.

Please select one the optional readings provided under the ” Resources and Extra Credit” module and complete a response. Responses to the readings should be 300-450 words and organized into three paragraphs (or more).Extra credit reading responses should briefly summarize the text, discuss the main argument/idea of the text and provide two-three specific examples from text to support the main argument. Furthermore, discuss what interests you about it? What do you agree or disagree with? What resonates between this text and other text we have read in class (be sure to provide title and author(s) names). You should also reference current events and/or things you would like to bring in from outside of class (e.g. prior knowledge you may have on the subject) in your response.
use only the attachment as your resource

Please select one the optional readings provided under the ” Resources and Extra Credit” module and complete a response. Responses to the readings should be 300-450 words and organized into three paragraphs (or more).Extra credit reading responses should briefly summarize the text, discuss the main argument/idea of the text and provide two-three specific examples from text to support the main argument. Furthermore, discuss what interests you about it? What do you agree or disagree with? What resonates between this text and other text we have read in class (be sure to provide title and author(s) names). You should also reference current events and/or things you would like to bring in from outside of class (e.g. prior knowledge you may have on the subject) in your response.
use only the attachment as your resource

Students will create a 1 page-long typed response to one of three review prompts. Responses must be in MLA format.
Purpose:
Explore in writing what you have read and what we have presented in the modules.
Instructions:
Reply to only 1 of 3 topics/questions located below.
Use citations and supporting evidence from texts/videos found in Modules 10-15.
Restate the chosen topic/question in the first few sentences of your response.
Topic/Questions:
Identify, compare, and contrast any of the humanities-based texts used to interpret our myths. (The Death of Death, Myth & Ritual, Myth & the Hero, Heroic Monomyth, etc.; yes, you can use any Humanities text outside of weeks 10-15 to support your argument)
Netflix’s Myths & Monsters: Joseph Campbell & The Hero’s Journey (“Heroes & Villains,” S1E1) (youtube.com)

Developing a Strong, Clear Thesis Statement
Have you ever known a person who was not very good at telling stories? You probably had trouble following his train of thought as he jumped around from point to point, either being too brief in places that needed further explanation or providing too many details on a meaningless element. Maybe he told the end of the story first, then moved to the beginning, and later added details to the middle. His ideas were probably scattered, and the story did not flow very well. When the story was over, you probably had many questions.
Just as a personal anecdote can be a disorganized mess, an essay can fall into the same trap of being out of order and confusing. That is why writers need a thesis statement to provide a specific focus for their essay and to organize what they are about to discuss in the body.
Just like a topic sentence summarizes a single paragraph, the thesis statement summarizes an entire essay. It tells the reader the point you want to make in your essay, while the essay itself supports that point. It is like a signpost that signals the essay’s destination. You should form your thesis before you begin to organize an essay, but you may find that it needs revision as the essay develops.
Elements of a Thesis Statement
For every essay you write, you must focus on a central idea. This idea stems from a topic you have chosen or been assigned, or from a question your teacher has asked. It is not enough merely to discuss a general topic or simply answer a question with a yes or no. You have to form a specific opinion, and then articulate that into a controlling idea—the main idea upon which you build your thesis.
Remember that a thesis is not the topic itself, but rather your interpretation of the question or subject. For whatever topic your professor gives you, you must ask yourself, “What do I want to say about it?” Asking and then answering this question is vital to forming a thesis that is precise, forceful, and confident.
A thesis is one sentence long and appears towards the end of your introduction. It is specific and focuses on one to three points of a single idea—points that are able to be demonstrated in the body. It forecasts the content of the essay and suggests how you will organize your information. Remember that a thesis statement does not summarize an issue, but rather dissects it.
A Strong Thesis Statement
A strong thesis statement contains the following qualities.
Specificity. A thesis statement must concentrate on a specific area of a general topic. As you may recall, the creation of a thesis statement begins when you choose a broad subject and then narrow down its parts until you pinpoint a specific aspect of that topic. For example, healthcare is a broad topic, but a proper thesis statement would focus on a specific area of that topic, such as options for individuals without healthcare coverage.
Precision. A strong thesis statement must be precise enough to allow for a coherent argument and to remain focused on the topic. If the specific topic is options for individuals without healthcare coverage, then your precise thesis statement must make an exact claim about it, such as that limited options exist for those who are uninsured by their employers. You must further pinpoint what you are going to discuss regarding these limited effects, such as whom they affect and what the cause is.
Ability to be argued. A thesis statement must present a relevant and specific argument. A factual statement often is not considered arguable. Be sure your thesis statement contains a point of view that can be supported with evidence.
Ability to be demonstrated. For any claim you make in your thesis, you must be able to provide reasons and examples for your opinion. You can rely on personal observations in order to do this, or you can consult outside sources to demonstrate that what you assert is valid. A worthy argument is backed by examples and details.
Forcefulness. A thesis statement that is forceful shows readers that you are, in fact, making an argument. The tone is assertive and takes a stance that others might oppose.
Confidence. In addition to using force in your thesis statement, you must also use confidence in your claim. Phrases such as I feel or I believe actually weaken the readers’ sense of your confidence because these phrases imply that you are the only person who feels the way you do. In other words, your stance has insufficient backing. Taking an authoritative stance on the matter persuades your readers to have faith in your argument and opens their minds to what you have to say.
Examples of Appropriate Thesis Statements
Each of the following thesis statements meets several of the following requirements:
-Specificity
-Precision
-Ability to be argued
-Ability to be demonstrated
-Forcefulness
-Confidence
Examples
1. The societal and personal struggles of Troy Maxon in the play Fences symbolize the challenge of black males who lived through segregation and integration in the United States.
2. Closing all American borders for a period of five years is one solution that will tackle illegal immigration.
3. Shakespeare’s use of dramatic irony in Romeo and Juliet spoils the outcome for the audience and weakens the plot.
4. J. D. Salinger’s character in Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield, is a confused rebel who voices his disgust with phonies, yet in an effort to protect himself, he acts like a phony on many occasions.
5. Compared to an absolute divorce, no-fault divorce is less expensive, promotes fairer settlements, and reflects a more realistic view of the causes for marital breakdown.
6. Exposing children from an early age to the dangers of drug abuse is a sure method of preventing future drug addicts.
7. In today’s crumbling job market, a high school diploma is not significant enough education to land a stable, lucrative job.
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9.1 Developing a Strong, Clear Thesis Statement

Assignment:
Write a thesis statement for the topic that you wrote about in the pre-writing assignment. Remember to make each statement specific, precise, demonstrable, forceful, and confident.
Topic is: Should medical facilities and hospitals encourage nurses to self-care
There is no set length for this assignment. You need to write 5 complete thesis statements. Review the previous information if needed.
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