Category: English

Causes of Childhood Obesity
In the next module we will be discussing the causes and effects of childhood obesity, as well as current research in the area. For this assignment, research four articles on the causes of childhood obesity. I would like you to use whatever way you get everyday news and information to find these articles. You can also use anywhere that you go to get health, fitness, medical information. You will need to post links or attach the articles or information when you submit your assignment. In addition to attaching the links or the actual documents of the articles, you will need to answer the following questions:
What is the title of the article?
Who wrote the article and what is their profession?
Where did you find this information?
Write a 4 sentence summary of the information.
What did you learn that was new information or what did you find most interesting about this article?
These questions will need to be submitted as a text entry in this assignment and the link can be included when you answer number three or can be added as an attachment if it is the complete article. You can use the Resources pagefor some ideas of where you can find information.

Create an essay following the directions in literacy biography 5 full paragraphs long it doesn’t have to be long. I’m very simple but should correctly written. It does not have to have so many intellectual wordings. I will send you one of my drafts and you can just reconfigure it. Rewrite it based on what I have already. you can also title it if you please. Down below is my discussion on my rough draft.
: Anne Lamott’s 2005 essay taught me that drafting papers are very important. Making first drafts, no matter how bad they are, allows you to form opening thoughts. It is a way to freely express yourself (Lamott 2005). Allowing you to look over and reevaluate what you have written. I am the type of person that gets frustrated when I start writing because the ideas don’t seem to come clearly right away and I’m not that enthusiastic about. As such, I reread my work, organize my thought and ideas start to flood my head like I’m in a racetrack, and as if cars are just flying past me on a highway. It’s demonstrated that this way of writing helps me to finish my papers a lot better. Sometimes I may have to start from scratch a few times, but “hey,” it works!
Lamott’s way of writing may help me in class and with other writing projects by providing me with an option. Should I get stuck using my usual writing method, I can always follow Lamott’s example. This way is logical and helps me to write better and finish sooner.
: This is my first Rough Draft down bellow
Anne Lamott’s 2005 essay taught me that drafting papers is very important. Making first drafts, no matter how bad they may be, allows the documentation of initial thoughts. Drafting papers is a way of free expression (Lamott, 2005). The method allows the writer to explore any thought they might have on the subject, no matter how flimsy the correlation with the topic might be. With this free expression, many ideas are associated and expressed, thus setting an expansive area on which to base the work. Drafting allows the incorporation of feelings and moods into the piece (Lamott, 2005). The method gives the writer the chance to see ideas not realized at the initial impression. With the number of options, the writer does not get stuck on what writing direction to take. In addition, making first drafts starts a writer with the initial stages of the writing. Making first drafts helps writers begin writing. Furthermore, drafting papers gives the writer a chance to refine and elevate their work and keep from others the imperfections of the work (Lamott, 2005).   
I am the type of person who gets bored with staring at paper and doing little to nothing. Writing down very little or too much frustrates me. When I get frustrated in said manner, I write haphazardly. Often I end up with a piece with which I am not content or happy. As such, I organize my thoughts in my head before I dare to actually write down something. I thought this way of writing helped me finish papers better. However, I often forget ideas I already organized in my head. Organizing my writing in my head also subjects me to the constant loss of train of thought. My concept of preparing to write a paper often means I have to start from scratch many times.
Lamott’s way of writing might help me in this class and with other writing projects by providing me with an option. Should I get stuck using my usual writing method, I can always follow Lamont’s example. The method is logical. I bet Lamott’s way of writing can help me write better and finish sooner.
 
 
Reference
Lamott, A. (2005). Shitty first drafts. University of Kentucky. https://wrd.as.uky.edu/sites/default/files/1-Shitty First Drafts.pdf

As you can see from the file name “table1,” it is a matrix table that shows each factor in a column; you need to provide each factor’s citations that are related to it in one paragraph, for example:
Human Behavior (HR): (Licy Varghese et al., 2023; Sumner, 2023; Bumann, 2023; Adula et al., 2023; and so on).

Introduction
The activism project consists of three parts: one is to write an argumentative essay targeting an academic audience in support of the campaign; the second is to design the print, electronic, and/or visual materials that support an activist campaign for a mass audience; and the third is to prepare a presentation on your topic for a live audience. Much persuasive writing (in fact, one of the the most challenging persuasive writing) can be considered as an activist project–writing designed to achieve social change. This assignment is intended to allow you the opportunity to imagine and participate in social change, to offer your own “small stone” to our world.
Topic
Your assignment is to invent an activist campaign and argue in support of your cause in a 5-7 page essay. My hope is that your choice of activism will spring from your own interests, but social justice topics seem to work best and are best supported by our readings and examples. In any case, avoid the obvious (smoking, abortion, three strikes law, legalizing marijuana, steroids, stem cell research, and so on). You may be inspired by the texts we read, or you may already have some ideas about how you can contribute to a more just and equitable world. Thus, the following examples are intended only to demonstrate the range of what might be available, not to limit your choices in any way. You might think of organizing a letter-writing campaign to protest a social injustice either locally, nationally, or globally; you might become involved in an event to honor Women’s History Month in March; you might advocate support for a community-based organization which works on problems of literacy, homelessness, immigration issues, domestic violence, local or overseas working conditions; you might organize a public presentation to introduce others to some of the authors we are reading or the issues they raise; you might encourage participation in a public protest (war, government spending, animal rights)—and so on. You may choose to work individually or you may form a group with some of your classmates. Note that this is a three-part project, involving designing campaign materials, making a presentation and writing an argumentative essay; all parts are equally important.
Part 1: Argumentative Essay (5-7 pages) (200 points)
Your argumentative essay should be done individually, written for and academic audience, well-researched with at least 6 outside sources (see “Key Features” below), and in MLA format, providing the specific documentation and supporting evidence that your campaign materials may have discussed only superficially. Your goal is to convince your readers that they need to take action and that apathy, ignorance, and other points of view are wrong.
Part 2: Campaign Materials (At least two contributions per person) (50 points)
You must also submit some graphic or printed materials which would form the basis of your campaign; for example, you might create media (a flyer, pamphlet, poster, newspaper article, or TV/radio commercial spot, news feature, website, or other more creative argumentative strategy) that argues the issue and challenges the audience to action. You might also consider staging some dramatic event or spectacle (street theater, political rally, picketing) that would draw attention to your cause, in which case you might write a brief description of the plan for the event and create the promotional materials you would use to encourage attendance. Both quality and quantity are important here, so consider the audience to which you want to appeal, and the variety of appeals that you might make. Above all, be creative and convincing! You might try using an infographic design site, like canva.com or infogram.com.
Part 3: Presentation (3-5 minutes) (50 points)
For a live audience, design a presentation that communicates your message using storytelling or interactive presentation strategies. You can film yourself and upload the file or audio recording, or write out the speech you would give during your presentation (which should not simply be a summary of your research paper, but instead be an interactive activity or one that uses storytelling or an example to illustrate your point), or design a PowerPoint with your recorded narration–or some combination of those approaches.
Key Features for Argumentative Essay:
An introduction that gives needed background information about the topic and appeals to your audience.
A thesis statement that takes a clear position on the issue that you’ve chosen: tell readers what you want them to do and why.
Clear reasons and sufficient evidence to support the claim in your thesis. This evidence can come from personal experience, fieldwork, articles from the textbook, or library/Internet research. It is best to have a mix of different types of evidence.
Quotes or paraphrases from at least four articles from a library source, such as Proquest or EBSCO. At least two should be from academic journal articles.
Quotes or paraphrases from at least two reliable Internet sources.
Appropriate organization and paragraphing, including use of clear topic sentences. The paragraphs should be in a logical order and use transitions to show links between ideas.
At least one example of counterargument – one or more objections to your own argument that are fairly represented and then refuted.
A conclusion that provides closure to the essay and considers the implications of the argument.
Consistent, correct use of MLA style.
Observance of the conventions of standard written English.
Suggested steps to get started
Alone or in a group, select a topic that has some significance to you—the issue that you argue for and campaign for should interest you and have some personal relevance for best results. You’ll want to frame your argument as a solution to a problem with a specific action as a remedy.
Begin your research. Once you have a good sense of the issues involved with your topic, make a chart that lists the pros and cons of your topic (make sure to have at least four entries under each column). These are your key reasons—and the opposing arguments that require refutation.
After completing the chart, look over your two lists and decide which side makes a stronger argument – that will become your position. Write a tentative thesis based on your ideas so far.
Develop reasons to support your argument. Think of your reasons as responses to someone questioning you about why you believe in your thesis statement and why that person should get involved (your reasons may come from your chart in #2 above but you may also want to include more). Make sure to list at least four reasons.
List at least three pieces of supporting evidence for each of your reasons. Your support should be specific evidence that proves your reasons are valid. Your support may come from fieldwork, from Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) or Proquest, from the Internet, or from your own experiences. It is best to have a mixture of several different types of support. Remember: academic journal articles provide depth and strong credibility for background information or cause-effect relationships; newspaper articles and websites, generally, provide brief but up-up-date descriptions of current events; opinion pieces from experts provide expert testimony or solutions; blogs, social media posts, podcasts, interviews with people affected by an issue, and other primary sources provide eyewitness accounts, testimonials, urgency, and a personal angle;
List at least three possible objections to your argument (you may find it helpful to look at the chart you created for #3 above) and then your responses to these objections. You will probably not use all three in your essay, but this will give you some ideas to choose from.
Create an outline of your essay, listing the topic sentence and evidence/examples for each paragraph that will appear in the essay. See the essay outline below.
Look for opportunities to intentionally include logos, ethos, pathos, and kairos. Combining these elements helps prove that your argument is true, credible & ethical, and concerning enough to matter.
Remember to present your reasons and evidence using a logic model, such as inductive or deductive. Use the Toulmin logic model to present evidence and quotes.
As you begin to create your campaign materials, identify who your intended audience is, what the main points of your campaign are, what types of appeals might secure your audience’s support, how best to reach that audience through print, visual, and electronic media. List these ideas. What would get the right people’s attention? Where would you find those people?
When designing the graphic materials for the campaign, determine what graphics or visual appeals will convey your message with the highest impact. Consider using shock value in both content (the wording) and visual support (the pictures) to get your audience’s attention as well as providing brief supporting information or reasons in bullet point form.
You might search through Google “Images” or visit the Los Angeles Public Library’s collection of photos (http://www.lapl.org/) to find useful photos or graphics for use in your promotional materials and presentation.
Sample Outline for Essay #4
Problem Solving (Proposal) Model
I. Introduction:
Begin with a creative hook to generate reader interest and concern; briefly provide any relevant background information (for instance: history, special concerns, specific problems that need to be addressed or which have plagued our community for a long time and which your proposal addresses); describe the current situation; provide overview of your argument; state thesis (What exactly do you want readers to do and why?).
II. Define the Problem
What is the problem? Use cause-effect reasoning to show the true causes and effects of the problem. (i.e. What are the issues associated with mass deportation, mass incarceration, the school-to-prison pipeline, or access to higher education, etc.?).
III. Establish the need for a solution:
Describe the community, focusing on the urgency of the ongoing problems that the community has, especially those that your proposal will seek to solve; identify your primary goals and outcomes for the community.
IV. Address the perspectives of people concerned:
Describe the needs that those concerned (such as citizens, government officials, police, homeless people, workers, bosses, users of a website, students, patients, prisoners) might have. Who is affected by the issue, how are they affected, and what might their concerns be?
V. Describe your plan (whether it is an action, “solution,” or strategy of resistance):
State in as much detail as necessary what you are proposing to address concerns.
VI. Explain the benefits of your solution:
Show how your solution will meet the needs and concerns identified in section IV (above) and address or solve the problem described in sections I and II. Argue convincingly in favor of your proposal. Use cause-effect reasoning to show that your proposed solution will address the causes of the problem.
VII. Acknowledge drawbacks, costs, or other objections to your solution and refute them:
Explain to those who might disagree with your proposal why your proposal will be effective and respond to potential objections.
VIII. Counterargue alternative solutions
Summarize any alternative solutions that you think could have been applied to this issue but which you have rejected in favor of your better proposal. Explain why your solution or action is the best choice of the alternative ways to move forward or progress toward change.
IX.. Conclusion:
Avoid summary. Consider, instead, one or more of these options: Describe an implementation plan, or issue a call to action urging your readers to support your solution. Re-emphasize the importance of the solution that you are proposing. Issue a heightened appeal for support. Look towards the future if action is taken. Consider including a conventional device (like your creative hook at the beginning) to frame your essay’s ending (i.e. if you began with an anecdote, end with another anecdote).

I will need to use Chapter 9 from “Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum Fourteenth Edition Behrens and Rosen to create an argument synthesis using a minimum of 3 sources and a max 5.

Podcast #2 Should cover the First Half (50-60 pages) of The Alchemist. You can d

Podcast #2 Should cover the First Half (50-60 pages) of The Alchemist. You can download the book from the Orientation module. This book goes really fast. So pay attention to what you are reading. I’m confident you will have much say in your next podcast episode. Your episode should be at least 5 full minutes but does not exceed 10 full minutes.
Discussion Points:
Discuss how the author creates the setting.
Discuss the themes.
Discuss the characterization.
Discuss how the book is making you think and feel.
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/68368202/the-alchemist-a-fable-about-following-your-dream-paulo-coelho1999-english-z-lib

Instructions
Read Chapter 4 of Paideia 18, “Working with Writing: A Rhetorical A

Instructions
Read Chapter 4 of Paideia 18, “Working with Writing: A Rhetorical Approach” by Kellie Sharp-Hoskins
Write a two-paragraph response in which you:
[Paragraph 1] In a thoughtful and developed academic paragraph, identify and summarize two concepts or ideas from Paideia 18, Chapter 4: “Working with Writing: A Rhetorical Approach” that stood out, seemed important, or confused you.
NOTE: For more on academic writing, see the “Academic Writing Handout.”
[Paragraph 2] Under the section “What is Rhetoric? Histories, Purposes, Definitions” of Paideia 18, in Chapter 4, Kellie Sharp-Hoskins provides a definition of rhetoric via Sharon Crowley and Debra Hawhee which states that rhetoric is the “art that helps people compose effective discourse (436)” where “art” means the “expression or application of human creative skill and imagination” (49). Focusing on these definitions and the conversation in Chapter 4, find and reflect on an argument that you think is creative and artistic. This can be a famous speech, lyrics from a song, a passage from a book, etc. In your discussion, summarize the argument, situate where and when you encountered the argument, and discuss how you think the argument was artistic and creative in making an effective argument. If possible, provide a link to the text. The goal of this paragraph is for you to use a personal or textual example to explain your understanding of the meaning of rhetoric.
EXAMPLE:
Using Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech as a textual example, we can look to his use of images in his speech as a contributing factor to its effectiveness. The speech was made in an era where Black and Brown people in America faced discrimination and his speech sought to call attention to it and to compel American leaders to pass laws to end it. I encountered this speech as I looked for examples of great speeches. In the first paragraph of his speech, King says: “This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.” In these two sentences, he creates images of light and hope and fire and injustice in the minds of his audience, images with which they can readily associate. He was being creative as part of his rhetorical performance by conjuring those images which among other things accounts for the effectiveness of his speech.

Prompt: Should social media companies have to pay damages to Seattle Public Scho

Prompt: Should social media companies have to pay damages to Seattle Public Schools for their role in the youth mental health crisis? Purpose of the assignment: In this assignment, you will be asked to practice critical thinking and writing skills, learn to develop points for readers, practice evaluative and causal modes of writing, practice communicating an idea clearly and fully, and practice correctly integrating a source in MLA format. Purpose of the paper: The Source Integration Writing Assignment allows you to develop your ideas about an article. Basic Guidelines: Your paragraph(s) must have a clear, argumentative thesis statement in the first paragraph. This is a statement of your position about the subject of the article. Your paragraph(s) must include a brief summary of the article’s main ideas to make sure your readers will have a clear and accurate view of what the author of this article is trying to accomplish. Your paragraph(s) need to explain your position on the subject of the article and include a correctly quoted and integrated direct quotation. Strive for depth rather than breadth. In other words, say a lot about one or two key things rather than a little bit about many things. Stay on topic. Rhetorical Situation: Purpose: To comprehend the subject of an article and correctly use source material Audience: Someone who is unfamiliar with the article or subject Mode: Evaluative/Causal/Analytical Evidence: The article is provided in this folder. Voice: Formal Special Constraints: Must be typed in a Word document and submitted to the dropbox Incorporate a thesis statement .5 – 1 page(s); two paragraphs (minimum 150 – 250 words total) A Works Cited page (does not contribute to the length requirement) The final draft should be submitted in MLA Format with an original title; Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced

Students will create a photo project and a 2-page-long typed reflection on their

Students will create a photo project and a 2-page-long typed reflection on their project. Responses must be in MLA format.
Purpose:
Explore through photos and writing how culture, art, and ideas of the U.S. are represented through your daily life.
Instructions:
Using the literary, visual, performing, and culinary arts that we have learned/explored so far, document versions of these pertaining to your personal daily life.
Use at least 1/2 page for each category. (Literary, Visual, Performing, Culinary)
Reflect on the photos and in your paper, write how these connect to the material in class. Talk about your experience and why you chose to document these specific instances.
Students are to submit their assignment by Oct. 13th, 11:59 p.m. using the submission link on this page.
Use citations and supporting evidence from texts/videos in your Modules when necessary.
Include at least 4 photos, at least one for each category. (Literary, Visual, Performing, Culinary) These are not included in the page length.
MLA Format Review Purdue WebpageLinks to an external site.
Tips for your submission:
Review our modules for inspiration. Make a scratch note of what you can include.
Although personal, and will only be viewed by your professor, Miss Layla, please keep it appropriate.
Remember, we are trying to explore the culture, ideas, and art of the U.S. What we do in our daily lives, is more artful than we notice.
In your paper, make sure you connect to the material.
You can submit a PDF, a Word document, a slideshow, a PowerPoint, etc.

We all communicate everyday, but do we communicate effectively? What does Effect

We all communicate everyday, but do we communicate effectively? What does Effective Communication even sound like? Julian Treasure talks about these mysteries as well as how to increase the likelihood that people will listen to you.
After you finish watching the video located below: How to Speak So People Will Want to Listen, answer the following questions through Blackboard:
1. In this video he talks about the Seven Deadly Sins of Communication. What are they?
2. He also uses an acronym, HAIL, as a way to remember the four steps of a good speaker. What are they?
3. How are the register of your voice and the volume of your voice different?
Watch this video on Youtube: Julian Treasure: How to speak so that people want to listen