Category: MLA

Assignment

January 30, 2020 1 Comment English and Literature, MLA

4+ pages, MLA 8 format
Task:
Write an essay in which you argue how a single “artifact,” chosen by you, qualifies as “change writing” and how it works to effect change as described by Mary Pipher in “Writing to Change the World.” Don’t just write about the general concept of change writing – focus on one specific artifact: argue for how that artifact qualifies as “change writing” according to Pipher, and give evidence that *the artifact* has caused change to take place.

Instructions:
? First, review the Essay #1 Assignment wording so you will propose a focus that reflects the goals of the assignment.

Then address the following three issues in your proposal:

What is your artifact?  Why did you choose it? You need a few sentences here. I need clarity on what you’ve chosen and why you think it’s a good choice for this essay.
Specifically, what does Mary Pipher say in her essay “Writing to Change the World that applies to your artifact? That is, how does it qualify as change writing according to her definitions? Be specific about this and state it clearly in your proposal!
Since you will need sources in addition to your artifact and Pipher’s essay to support your argument, for this proposal you will need to have done some preliminary research to inform you on the subject. Specifically, what kinds of credible source materials have you already found? What other kinds of sources do you hope to seek as you continue this research process? Don’t just say, “I will look for sources in the college library” or “I will be looking for articles, books, and websites.” OF COURSE YOU WILL. Specifically, what is out there? What have you found to be assured that there is adequate information to support your thesis?

Assignment

January 30, 2020 2 Comments English and Literature, MLA

4+ pages, MLA 8 format
Task:
Write an essay in which you argue how a single “artifact,” chosen by you, qualifies as “change writing” and how it works to effect change as described by Mary Pipher in “Writing to Change the World.” Don’t just write about the general concept of change writing – focus on one specific artifact: argue for how that artifact qualifies as “change writing” according to Pipher, and give evidence that *the artifact* has caused change to take place.

Instructions:
? First, review the Essay #1 Assignment wording so you will propose a focus that reflects the goals of the assignment.

Then address the following three issues in your proposal:

What is your artifact?  Why did you choose it? You need a few sentences here. I need clarity on what you’ve chosen and why you think it’s a good choice for this essay.
Specifically, what does Mary Pipher say in her essay “Writing to Change the World that applies to your artifact? That is, how does it qualify as change writing according to her definitions? Be specific about this and state it clearly in your proposal!
Since you will need sources in addition to your artifact and Pipher’s essay to support your argument, for this proposal you will need to have done some preliminary research to inform you on the subject. Specifically, what kinds of credible source materials have you already found? What other kinds of sources do you hope to seek as you continue this research process? Don’t just say, “I will look for sources in the college library” or “I will be looking for articles, books, and websites.” OF COURSE YOU WILL. Specifically, what is out there? What have you found to be assured that there is adequate information to support your thesis?

Assignment

January 30, 2020 4 Comments English and Literature, MLA

4+ pages, MLA 8 format
Task:
Write an essay in which you argue how a single “artifact,” chosen by you, qualifies as “change writing” and how it works to effect change as described by Mary Pipher in “Writing to Change the World.” Don’t just write about the general concept of change writing – focus on one specific artifact: argue for how that artifact qualifies as “change writing” according to Pipher, and give evidence that *the artifact* has caused change to take place.

Instructions:
? First, review the Essay #1 Assignment wording so you will propose a focus that reflects the goals of the assignment.

Then address the following three issues in your proposal:

What is your artifact?  Why did you choose it? You need a few sentences here. I need clarity on what you’ve chosen and why you think it’s a good choice for this essay.
Specifically, what does Mary Pipher say in her essay “Writing to Change the World that applies to your artifact? That is, how does it qualify as change writing according to her definitions? Be specific about this and state it clearly in your proposal!
Since you will need sources in addition to your artifact and Pipher’s essay to support your argument, for this proposal you will need to have done some preliminary research to inform you on the subject. Specifically, what kinds of credible source materials have you already found? What other kinds of sources do you hope to seek as you continue this research process? Don’t just say, “I will look for sources in the college library” or “I will be looking for articles, books, and websites.” OF COURSE YOU WILL. Specifically, what is out there? What have you found to be assured that there is adequate information to support your thesis?

Assignment

January 30, 2020 1 Comment English and Literature, MLA

4+ pages, MLA 8 format
Task:
Write an essay in which you argue how a single “artifact,” chosen by you, qualifies as “change writing” and how it works to effect change as described by Mary Pipher in “Writing to Change the World.” Don’t just write about the general concept of change writing – focus on one specific artifact: argue for how that artifact qualifies as “change writing” according to Pipher, and give evidence that *the artifact* has caused change to take place.

Instructions:
? First, review the Essay #1 Assignment wording so you will propose a focus that reflects the goals of the assignment.

Then address the following three issues in your proposal:

What is your artifact?  Why did you choose it? You need a few sentences here. I need clarity on what you’ve chosen and why you think it’s a good choice for this essay.
Specifically, what does Mary Pipher say in her essay “Writing to Change the World that applies to your artifact? That is, how does it qualify as change writing according to her definitions? Be specific about this and state it clearly in your proposal!
Since you will need sources in addition to your artifact and Pipher’s essay to support your argument, for this proposal you will need to have done some preliminary research to inform you on the subject. Specifically, what kinds of credible source materials have you already found? What other kinds of sources do you hope to seek as you continue this research process? Don’t just say, “I will look for sources in the college library” or “I will be looking for articles, books, and websites.” OF COURSE YOU WILL. Specifically, what is out there? What have you found to be assured that there is adequate information to support your thesis?

Assignment

January 30, 2020 No Comments English and Literature, MLA

4+ pages, MLA 8 format
Task:
Write an essay in which you argue how a single “artifact,” chosen by you, qualifies as “change writing” and how it works to effect change as described by Mary Pipher in “Writing to Change the World.” Don’t just write about the general concept of change writing – focus on one specific artifact: argue for how that artifact qualifies as “change writing” according to Pipher, and give evidence that *the artifact* has caused change to take place.

Instructions:
? First, review the Essay #1 Assignment wording so you will propose a focus that reflects the goals of the assignment.

Then address the following three issues in your proposal:

What is your artifact?  Why did you choose it? You need a few sentences here. I need clarity on what you’ve chosen and why you think it’s a good choice for this essay.
Specifically, what does Mary Pipher say in her essay “Writing to Change the World that applies to your artifact? That is, how does it qualify as change writing according to her definitions? Be specific about this and state it clearly in your proposal!
Since you will need sources in addition to your artifact and Pipher’s essay to support your argument, for this proposal you will need to have done some preliminary research to inform you on the subject. Specifically, what kinds of credible source materials have you already found? What other kinds of sources do you hope to seek as you continue this research process? Don’t just say, “I will look for sources in the college library” or “I will be looking for articles, books, and websites.” OF COURSE YOU WILL. Specifically, what is out there? What have you found to be assured that there is adequate information to support your thesis?

John L. O’Sullivan on Manifest Destiny, 1839

January 30, 2020 6 Comments Humanities, MLA

Answer the following questions in 4-5 sentences for each question based on the reading John L. O’Sullivan on Manifest Destiny, 1839:

1. In 1839, more than 60 years after the publication of the Declaration of Independence and the start of the American Revolution, political writer John OSullivan describes his view of the American people. What characteristics does he emphasize?

2. What traits does he think make other nations problematic and even doomed? Write down some specific quotations from the article.

3. Describe OSullivans argument about Americas place and influence on the evolution of civilization. In what ways do Americas characteristics indicate the rise of a new world and the demise of the old world? According to him, what was wrong with the old political and social systems that made it likely that they would fail?

4. Compare OSullivans perspective of Americans and the U.S. to Crevecoeurs, which was written nearly 60 years earlier as the American colonies were at war with Great Britain. What similarities do you see?

5. What does it mean to be American today? What promises does it make about rights and duties?

John L. O’Sullivan on Manifest Destiny, 1839

January 30, 2020 1 Comment Humanities, MLA

Answer the following questions in 4-5 sentences for each question based on the reading John L. O’Sullivan on Manifest Destiny, 1839:

1. In 1839, more than 60 years after the publication of the Declaration of Independence and the start of the American Revolution, political writer John OSullivan describes his view of the American people. What characteristics does he emphasize?

2. What traits does he think make other nations problematic and even doomed? Write down some specific quotations from the article.

3. Describe OSullivans argument about Americas place and influence on the evolution of civilization. In what ways do Americas characteristics indicate the rise of a new world and the demise of the old world? According to him, what was wrong with the old political and social systems that made it likely that they would fail?

4. Compare OSullivans perspective of Americans and the U.S. to Crevecoeurs, which was written nearly 60 years earlier as the American colonies were at war with Great Britain. What similarities do you see?

5. What does it mean to be American today? What promises does it make about rights and duties?

John L. O’Sullivan on Manifest Destiny, 1839

January 30, 2020 2 Comments Humanities, MLA

Answer the following questions in 4-5 sentences for each question based on the reading John L. O’Sullivan on Manifest Destiny, 1839:

1. In 1839, more than 60 years after the publication of the Declaration of Independence and the start of the American Revolution, political writer John OSullivan describes his view of the American people. What characteristics does he emphasize?

2. What traits does he think make other nations problematic and even doomed? Write down some specific quotations from the article.

3. Describe OSullivans argument about Americas place and influence on the evolution of civilization. In what ways do Americas characteristics indicate the rise of a new world and the demise of the old world? According to him, what was wrong with the old political and social systems that made it likely that they would fail?

4. Compare OSullivans perspective of Americans and the U.S. to Crevecoeurs, which was written nearly 60 years earlier as the American colonies were at war with Great Britain. What similarities do you see?

5. What does it mean to be American today? What promises does it make about rights and duties?

John L. O’Sullivan on Manifest Destiny, 1839

January 30, 2020 2 Comments Humanities, MLA

Answer the following questions in 4-5 sentences for each question based on the reading John L. O’Sullivan on Manifest Destiny, 1839:

1. In 1839, more than 60 years after the publication of the Declaration of Independence and the start of the American Revolution, political writer John OSullivan describes his view of the American people. What characteristics does he emphasize?

2. What traits does he think make other nations problematic and even doomed? Write down some specific quotations from the article.

3. Describe OSullivans argument about Americas place and influence on the evolution of civilization. In what ways do Americas characteristics indicate the rise of a new world and the demise of the old world? According to him, what was wrong with the old political and social systems that made it likely that they would fail?

4. Compare OSullivans perspective of Americans and the U.S. to Crevecoeurs, which was written nearly 60 years earlier as the American colonies were at war with Great Britain. What similarities do you see?

5. What does it mean to be American today? What promises does it make about rights and duties?

To Kill A Mocking Bird

January 30, 2020 4 Comments English and Literature, MLA

For each book that we read, I’ll ask that you produce a traditional, five-paragraph essay (introduction that ends with a clear thesis, three body paragraphs complete with transitions and topic sentences, and conclusion) in which you explore some theme from the novel.  This should be a clearly written and well organized document in which you demonstrate that you’ve read and thought about the book. Please try to add 3-5 quotes per paragraph