Due WED (5/9) before 11:59pmPrompt: How can we counterbalance FB/NRA power? Formulate a thesis as to why FB/NRA is so powerful then discuss FIVE forms of power that we as a society can mobilize to counterbalance the seemingly monolithic power(s) of FB/NRA. INTRODUCTION: Be sure to clearly argue why FB or NRA is such a powerful entity to talk about. Be sure to specify what form(s) of power that FB or NRA have over society. Be sure to include at least TWO authoritative sources. BP1-2: Discuss your first form of power that can counterbalance FB/NRA in at least two paragraphs. Include at least two authoritative sources. Be sure that your form of power has a distinct keyword that you use repeatedly enough to emphasize the importance of that word without simply saying the same thing over and over again. BP3-4: Discuss your second form of power that counterbalances FB/NRA. Be sure that your language clearly shows that you're moving on to the next form of power. Include at least two authoritative sources. BP5-6: Same as above. BP7-8: Same as above. BP9-10: Same as above. CONCLUSION: Close with your final thoughts on FB/NRA and what you've learned about analyzing these various forms of power. Include at least one authoritative source. WORKS CITED page You should have at least THIRTEEN authoritative sources that are all correctly formatted according to MLA formatting guidelines.
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Due WED (04/11) before 11:59pmFor some reason, the FD3 is posting BELOW the FD2 post. Please scroll down past the FD2 posting to find the FD3 posting.
Due WED (03/07) by 11:59 pm.Post your ONL-FD2 here! :) Remember, on THU (03/08), you must have all FOUR of the following for me to accept your Essay Project 2 packet:
If any one of the items in the above list are missing, please contact me ASAP so that we can discuss what to do otherwise. MLA links to prevent loss of "technical points":
* Note: A Works Cited page (WCP) is simply your AB without the extra sentences explaining how that source was useful to you. Also, sometimes, you will have come across more sources since completing the AB assignment and/or dumped other sources you ultimately found not as useful to your essay. Only cite the sources that you used in your essay. Below is also a pdf of the Self-Assess Grade Breakdown for EP2 that you will be filling out Thursday morning in class.
Due WED (04/11) before 11:59pm.Because this proposal essay has been a bulky one with high aspirations, I will not be modifying the FD3 prompt and basic structure for the essay assignment. You should upload an essay with SIX distinct sections:
Here is the Self-Assessment Gradesheet for EP3 that you will be turning in on Thursday morning. It has all accountable points for an A grade on it.
Due WED (02/14) before 11:59pmPost your Final Draft 1 here. Remember, you need to double-return/enter between each paragraph so that when I get the email version of your post, I can at least see where your paragraph breaks are. On Thursday (02/15), you must have all FOUR of the following for me to accept your Essay Project 1 packet:
If you did not turn in an RD1, you must email me a version of it (seven paragraphs on why language or technology is more powerful than the other - see RD1 posting). Then you must print it out and include it in the packet if you are to turn in the packet on Thursday (02/15). If you did not turn in an AB1, you must email me a version of it (see AB1 posting), print it out, and include it in the packet if you are to turn in the packet on Thursday (02/15). You can find correct MLA formatting guidelines here:
* Note: A Works Cited page (WCP) is simply your AB without the extra sentences explaining how that source was useful to you. Also, sometimes, you will have come across more sources since completing the AB assignment and/or dumped other sources you ultimately found not as useful to your essay. Only cite the sources that you used in your essay. |
FD Rules
Again, printed-out hard-copies of the final drafts will need to be turned in at the beginning of class as specified on the schedule. However, online submissions will be required in order to get any credit for them. |