Category: English

Reader Responses Checklist
It is important to read and understand the assigned essays in the textbook. To provide
additional motivation for reading, you will be assigned five reader response papers
worth 5 points each. The response papers will assist in the practice of answering
questions in complete sentences, using direct quotations to support your answers, and
providing signal phrases leading into direct quotes, as well as writing in third person.
The checklist is as follows:
1) You must provide a title for all response papers by including the name of the
author and the title of the essay. For example:
Reader Response #1: Russell Mobley’s “Justice or Murder”
2) Begin your response by introducing the author (first and last name) and the
title of his/her work. For subsequent references to the author, use his/her last
name only.
3) Use third person (do not use first person or second person).
4) Answer the questions(s) directly and in complete sentences.
5) You will provide at least three direct quotations from the text to support your
answers and use signal phrases leading into the direct quotes. You must
include the page number(s) from your direct quotes (be sure to use the
correct edition of the Norton Field Guide to Writing). Do not use long
direct quotations.
6) Do not use contractions.
Response length: 1.5 to 2 pages (assignments that do not adhere to minimum page length
requirement will not be graded).

Discussion: Myth Busting by Supporting Opinions in Writing
OVERVIEW
This discussion will integrate knowing how to use literature to support claims and opinions.
There are many controversial points surrounding drug use. It is important to be able to support your opinion with research and clearly communicate your findings. This will help you to challenge biases you may have as well as prove your point is not just an opinion. Most of us know illegal drug use is bad for the human condition. This assignment will help you to learn to PROVE your opinions.
You will be the researcher to find “proof” for an addiction claim.
Use the module pages on how to support opinions on how to prove points in writing-both essays and presentations. Knowledge is power in health so have fun learning to be a health detective!!
PREPARATION
Not sure how to use references to support your work?
Make sure you paid attention to How to Support Your Work in the Misinformation section, You will be expected to support all facts and claims. This will make your work stronger and earn you better grades her and in other classes! Here is some review of writing skills.
THESIS/TOPIC SENTENCES
SUPPORT A THESIS
CONCLUSION OR PERSONAL STATEMENT
Supporting Opinions Gives Our Words Power! It also helps us to know we are saying is true!
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Pick ONE of the myth topics in the “Myths and Misconceptions” page in this module as a thesis.
This MUST be in your first sentence. For example “(Myth you chose) is not true.”
STEP 2: Find two acceptable reference sources to support the chosen thesis with facts.
STEP 3: Write a post with the format: thesis>support x2 >conclusion. It should look similar to my Post
STEP 4: YOU MUST Include two properly written references (APA style). There are examples of this How to ReferenceActions
STEP 5: Reply to a peer.
PEER RESPONSE DETAILS
You must respond to at least one classmate. This will be worth 2 points of your total grade. Make sure that you go beyond stating “I agree” or “I disagree”. Explain WHY you agree or disagree with their claim. I would also challenge you to respond to someone who has an opposing opinion as you. This way you can generate more conversation, and potentially gain new insights from that classmate!
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE: You post should resemble this. I am using a different myth! Here is my post:
Myth: Early drug use is ok since it is just kids experimenting with lighter substances like alcohol or marijuana.
Early drug use being safe is not true. Early drugs, sometimes called gateway drugs, do contribute to more powerful drugs as well as impact the developing brain. Marijuana is legal but can serve to sensitize the developing brain to dopamine receptors and cravings (Panlilio et al). Early alcohol use is correlated to an increase in lifetime alcohol use and alcoholism. If alcohol use began by 14 years, there was a 47% rate of dependance vs only 9% rate of dependance if the user drank at 21 years .(NIAA)
Early substance experimentation, even with adult legal substances such as marijuana and alcohol, poses unique risks to young people such as altering neurotransmitter receptors and increasing the risk of later dependency.
1.Panlilio LV, Zanettini C, Barnes C, Solinas M, Goldberg SR. Prior exposure to THC increases the addictive effects of nicotine in rats. Neuropsychopharmacol Off Publ Am Coll Neuropsychopharmacol.
2.NIAA, Early drinking linked to higher lifetime alcoholism risk. 2009Links to an external site.
GRADING RUBRIC
RubricTo doWrite a short paragraph supporting one of the provided thesis statements
Be sure to:Follow the format. Have 2 FACTs. Facts are numbers, statistics, examples or other solid evidence from another source. Have a conclusion or idea statement. Conclusions are how you tie the information together.
POINTS 15 total
2pick a thesis from above and make a topic sentence
12support the thesis with TWO supported comments, proof and/or statistics.
4Proper citation IN the paragraph (author) or (#)!
4Conclusion statement
4References at the end . Review “notating practice” for help.
4Peer response

. A literature review formalizes that process in writing. In this literature review, you’ll write 2-3 double spaced pages discussing the credible, published information from at least five sources on a particular subject by summarizing and synthesizing (combining) information to explain various perspectives on that topic. You must refer to at least two sources at a time in each body paragraph, and you must cite those sources in parenthetical citations and a works cited page following MLA format.

Instructions can be found in the uploaded files. Key things to rememeber when writing the essay:
1. Remain objective. This essay does not need an opinion. Purely just analysis.
2. Don’t approach this essay as an analysis on the actual points that each article makes. Approach is as an analysis on how the author uses rhetorical strategies to strengthen their argument.
3. Try to emulate the writing style of the intro paragraph in one of the PDFs attached.
4. This is kind of obvious but please do not use ai.
Thank you in advance for your help!

Heterosexism is the existence of advantages and rewards on heterosexuals solely as a result of their sexual orientation. Many of the things that heterosexuals take for granted may be unavailable to gay or bisexual people. Make a list of the advantages a heterosexual “straight” has. If you are “straight,” what advantages do you enjoy that gay people are less likely to enjoy? Think hard—many of the things that heterosexuals take for granted are not equally available to everyone. Examples include displaying a picture of one’s loved one without fear of retaliation or ridicule; not having to hide parts of one’s life from family, friends, and coworkers; or having the loved one be legally recognized as the next-of-kin. When you have made your list, go to www.yahoo.com or www.google.com and type “heterosexism” into the search box. What items could be added to your list as a result of your search? Why do you think you didn’t see them earlier?

Post Discussion: Chapter 4 and Reply to a Classmate
1. Watch the following video related to carbohydrates.
2. From the videos above, answer the following questions:
How have you previously incorporated food into your sport, exercise, or fitness performance?
How would you do it differently after the content in the chapter and videos?Post Discussion: Chapter 5 and Reply to a Classmate
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1. Watch the following videos related to protein.
2. From the videos above, answer the following questions:
Explain the importance and role of protein?
How have the diets of athletes changed to reflect healthier options?

Here are some basic requirements of the essay:
Your argumentative essay will need to be between four (full) to six pages in length.
You must address a debatable ethical issue that has at least two sides (your topic must be something that you are passionate about. You cannot write about the run-of-the-mill topics such as abortion, global warming, marijuana, or gun control. Pick an interesting and unique topic and email me for approval).
Effectively address the rhetorical situation – audience, purpose, context
articulate a clear position regarding the issue and argue that position with logical reasons
adequately develop the argument using credible support (research)
acknowledge the opposing viewpoints and employ counterargument or concession
identify and explain the assumptions, contexts, and consequences of the various positions.
Utilize at least 5 credible sources – from scholarly databases, books, etc. (no google or dot com sources)
MLA formatting – you must have a Works Cited page at the end.
Topic: 1. The Effect of High Deductibles on Healthcare Access
Explanation: High-deductible health plans are increasingly popular as a cost-saving
measure for employers and insurers. However, they can create significant barriers for
patients needing medical care, as individuals may delay or forgo necessary treatments due
to the high out-of-pocket costs required before insurance coverage kicks in.
Ethical Dilemma: The ethical concern here centers on the principle of equity in healthcare
access. Should individuals be forced to choose between financial security and their
health? This raises questions about the fairness of a system that prioritizes cost savings
over patient well-being.

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/02/8-things-expect-gen-z-coworker
https://imagine.jhu.edu/blog/2023/04/18/gen-z-in-the-workplace-how-should-companies-adapt/
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2024/02/05/the-impact-of-gen-z-in-the-workplace/
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/20/gen-z-workplace-consultants-the-biggest-myths-about-their-age-group.html

Instructions Write a correctly formatted MLA Works Cited page listing your research sources for Essay 3. Use the Works Cited page from the Purdue OWL posted in the Week 10 module as an example. Follow the below guidelines: List at least three reliable sources on your Essay 3 topic List the full MLA citation for each source. Use the “cite” button in the library to find the citation for your sources. You may use an online citation generator such as citationmachine.netLinks to an external site. to help format a web source. Webpages ending in .com or .net will not be accepted as research sources unless they are from highly reliable news organizations OR you found them through the library (ex: Gale.com). At least one source must be from the MDC library or databases. One source should provide a counterpoint (a different opinion or perspective from your own argument) Title is Works Cited and centered Sources are left-aligned and use hanging indentation Sources are listed in alphabetical order Sources are double-spaced (this refers to the entire spacing of the page, not just the spacing between sources) Hi there are 3 sources you have to work cited I’m gonna put it in the drop box , this class is for English ENC1101 I need it by tomorrow 11/1/2024 at 9 am

Read Ben Adler’s “Banning Plastic Bags Is Great for the World, Right? Not So Fast (Pgs. 320-325). Complete the Response Questions (1-5) on page 325-326