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Project 2: Client Response Memo
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Instructions
Faster Computing was impressed with your presentation. The company is interested in moving forward with the project, but the senior management team has responded to the presentation with the following questions and concerns:
(12.3.2: Describe the implementation of controls.)
How will security be implemented in the Linux systems—both workstations and servers?
(10.1.2: Gather project requirements to meet stakeholder needs.)
End users have expressed some concern about completing their day-to-day tasks on Linux. How would activities such as web browsing work? How would they work with their previous Microsoft Office files?
(12.4.1: Document how IT controls are monitored.)
The current Windows administrators are unsure about administering Linux systems. How are common tasks, such as process monitoring and management, handled in Linux? How does logging work? Do we have event logs like we do in Windows?
(2.3.2: Incorporate relevant evidence to support the position.)
Some folks in IT raised questions about the Linux flavor that was recommended. They would like to see comparisons between your recommendation and a couple of other popular options. What makes your recommendation the best option?
(10.1.3: Define the specifications of the required technologies.)
How does software installation work on Linux? Can we use existing Windows software?
How can Linux work together with the systems that will continue to run Windows? How will we share files between the different system types?
The deliverable for this phase of the project is a memo. There is no minimum or maximum page requirement, but all of the questions must be fully answered with sufficient detail. The recommended format is to respond to the questions in a bulleted format. Provide sufficient detail to fully address the questions. You must cite at least two quality sources. For your citations, please follow the APA formatting and style guide version 7.
(1.2.3: Explain specialized terms or concepts to facilitate audience comprehension.)
Create a memorandum template with a header of your own design or choosing, brief introduction, addresses Faster Computing, Inc’s questions, and summarizes your position on adopting the specific version of Linux.
(1.4.3: Write concise and logical sentences in standard academic English that clarify relationships among concepts and ideas.)
Your memorandum should not include spelling or grammatical errors. Any Linux commands must be displayed in lower case. Information technology acronyms (e.g., SSH or FTP) should be explained for the reader.
LINUX UBUNTU IS THE OPEATING SYSTEM

I am writing an essay on whether autonomous weapons should be used in warfare.
• Essay requirements: Must be 1200–1500 words, include at least four sources (one scholarly), and follow MLA format.

If any type of research is done, it MUST be cited! No AI or plagiarism. Please see the photos I uploaded to show how the paper should be done. MLA 9th

Project 2: Rhetorical Analysis
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to assess a text’s rhetorical effectiveness by identifying the text’s purpose and analyzing how elements of that text are used to persuade the intended audience toward that purpose.
Goal: A rhetorical analysis explains how/why a text might be effective for a particular audience. Your goal will be to analyze the effectiveness of a written text’s rhetoric, using classical/Aristotelian analysis as it is explained in Student’s Guide.
Assignment:
Select one of the following texts:
Claudia Rankine – “Graphite Against the Sharp White Background” – https://slate.com/culture/2015/08/serena-williams-… (Heres the link to the reading)
Determine the specifics about the texts rhetorical situations:
1.You need to identify the specific audience the texts addresses.
2.You must determine what’s the “message” or “purpose” for this audience.
Note: Your thesis should address WHAT the text is doing (its purpose or argument), HOW it is doing that (persuasive strategies), and WHY it is effective or not effective for its intended audience (this last component should be saved for your reinstated thesis).
Do not devote too much time to introductions or conclusions; the bulk of your work should be dedicated to analysis. The introduction should state the creator’s purpose and thesis, as well as briefly introduce/describe the text. The conclusion should discuss the implications of your analysis and offer your final thoughts on the rhetorical effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the piece.
Your essay must be separated into paragraphs that form a coherent and logical argument. Your essay needs to be fully developed, with each point you make adequately supported by illustrations from the text and thoroughly explained in full and clear detail (PIE Paragraphs).
You will be allowed the option to set up a “lens” for your analysis with outside sources–as long as sources are approved by Rafael.
Note: Remember, one paragraph—one idea.
The finer details:
·There is no reason for any deviation from the standard formatting (no “cheap tricks” of messing with margins or character spacing, etc). Your essay must follow MLA guidelines for format: Typed, Double-Spaced, Size 12 font (Times New Roman or Times font), with 1” margins on all sides.
·4-5 pages in length, not including Works Cited. Any essay that is less than 4 pages will not receive full credit because it won’t be long enough to effectively explain your thesis.

1. Subject and Format: You’ll receive a set of English questions focused on reading and writing skills.
2. Number of Questions: Expect approximately 13 questions (possibly a couple more or fewer).
3. Time Limit: You have a strict time limit of 20 to 25 minutes to answer all questions once they are sent. You CANNOT exceed this limit.
4. Date and Time: The questions will be sent on Saturday, November 2nd at 8:25 AM EST (USA Time). Be ready to start at exactly this time.
5. Accuracy: Answer every question accurately and thoroughly within the time provided

No need for references. Pick two or three if you can so I can use them as replies.
Read the article “POV: Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Writing at the University: Let’s Embrace It.” and then decide how you want to respond to it. Choose one of the following ways.
Skeptic, challenging the author
Reflector, thinking about how the reading applies to you and others
Validator, supporting the author
Extender, applying the author’s principles to future situations
Descriiptions of these roles are found below. Once you’ve decided, make your initial post under the appropriate thread (Skeptic, Reflector, Validator, or Extender).
Skeptic – Challenge some items in the reading. Be specific about what you disagree with and provide substantive evidence (logic, examples, or even research). Here’s a way to start your post: “I disagree with many points in the editorial because…”
Reflector – Think about the concepts set forth in the reading as they relate to your own experiences or those of others. Be specific about your observations, explaining how you have reached your conclusions. Here’s a way to start your post: “Reading this article makes me think of a class I took a month ago…”
Validator – Support some items in the reading. Be specific about which points you agree with, explaining why you do. Provide evidence. Here’s a way to start your post: “I agree with many of the author’s points, such as…”
Extender – Show how the concepts might be applied in future situations. You may focus on both positive and negative ramifications. Be specific as you extend the conversation. Here’s a way to start your post: “This editorial made me wonder how the concepts might be applied to…”

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.

The Poster. Before you begin, make sure to review the Lesson Two “Presenting a Poster” section. Also, make sure to read Lesson Three’s course content. Make sure to pay special attention to the information about the hypotheses and research question.
Next, choose one of the articles from the below list, and read that article carefully. They have all been used in the course content. Your poster will present an analysis of the article you choose.
Articles:
Black, Drinane, and Akef article.pdf
Gu, Guo, and Wang article.pdf
Guruprasad, Naresh, and Boggarapu article.pdf
Lee and Lee article.pdf
Machado, de Oliveira, Peregrina, and Cantilino article.pdf
Raimbault, Cointet, and Joly article.pdf
Ren et al. article.pdf
Villaverde article.pdf
Zlitni et al. article.pdf
Zhao et al. article.pdf
Zhao, Dang, and Maes article.pdf
Xin et al. article.pdf
Your poster should point to the following components of your chosen article:
Title
Author(s)
Research study elementsIntroduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Conclusions
Discussion
Affiliation, acknowledgement, and, if applicable, funding source
Note – your chosen article may NOT have all of these elements, and that is fine. Just point it out somewhere in your poster when any elements are missing.
If you need help developing your poster, please view this link: NYU Design Tips. The link gives tips that might help you. It also has some sample poster templates that could be of use.
NOTE – you can use any number of programs for this assignment (Canva, PowerPoint, Preview, Freeform), but please save your poster as a PDF. Include your name in the filename for your poster: SamSmithENGL221PosterProject.
*Please note: In the rubric, the references to “website” equals your “poster.”
CO2: Develop substantive research questions, hypothesis, and thesis statement.
CO3: Demonstrate the ability to conduct scholarly research in scientific discipline, including compilation of evidence and evaluation of sources.
CO5: Prepare poster project, peer review project, and research proposal which meet rhetorical and documentation requirements of selected discipline.

The goal of this assignment is to closely read, analyze, and synthesize secondary sources for the Synthesis Essay.
You’re encouraged to do this assignment over a few days, rather than in one sitting.
Format
Complete the following assignment on a word document and submit it in proper MLA format. Assignments must be submitted in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
Use subheadings to organize your document.
Number your responses.
Sample Assignment
Sample Close Reading Activity Assignment.docxDownload Sample Close Reading Activity Assignment.docx
You should view the sample assignment to see proper formatting. Note the MLA format for subheadings (bold or italicized and aligned left).
Prompts
Article 1
Read: “Watching the ‘World’s First Tik Tok War'”Links to an external site. by Kyle Chayka (.pdf Download pdf)
Reading Rhetorically and Analyzing the Argument
Read the entire article and jot down comments and questions.
Write 3-5 sentences, explain the purpose of the article and main argument (stance).
Does the author offer reasonable support for the conclusion? List two or three supporting points the author offers to support the main idea.
Identify two or three primary or secondary sources used by the author. Why does the author use the sources? How do they support or disprove claims made by the author?
Identify the counterarguments that are mentioned in the article (information that disputes the author’s stance or contrasting ideas the author mentions). Explain if the author discredits the counterarguments and if you found the counterclaims effective and convincing?
Considering the Larger Context
In 3-5 sentences, identify conversations the article is part of and who else cares about this topic. (Note: to answer this, you need to review the above section from Chapter 2)
In 3-5 sentences, explain your reaction to the article and discuss what you learned from it.
Article 2
Read “The Myth of the ‘First Tik Tok War Download The Myth of the ‘First Tik Tok War” by Kaitlyn Tiffany
Reading Rhetorically and Analyzing the Argument
Read the entire article and jot down comments and questions.
Write 3-5 sentences, explain the purpose of the article and main argument (stance).
Does the author offer reasonable support for the conclusion? List two or three supporting points the author offers to support the main idea.
Identify two or three primary or secondary sources used by the author. Why does the author use the sources? How do they support or disprove claims made by the author?
Identify the counterarguments that are mentioned in the article (information that disputes the author’s stance or contrasting ideas the author mentions). Explain if the author discredits the counterarguments and if you found the counterclaims effective and convincing?
Considering the Larger Context
In 3-5 sentences, identify conversations the article is part of and who else cares about this topic. (Note: to answer this, you need to review the above section from Chapter 2)
In 3-5 sentences, explain your reaction to the article and discuss what you learned from it.
Synthesizing Sources
The next part of this assignment asks you to make connections (synthesize) between the New Yorker article, The Atlantic articleLinks to an external site., and the 60 minutes videoLinks to an external site. (see homepage).
In 3-5 sentences, identify how Tiffany responds to Chayka’s article (see paragraphs 8-9 in the Tiffany article). Does the writer agree or disagree with Chayka? Who do you find more convincing?
Explain the main point of the 60 minutes segment and identify any evidence in the video that supports claims made by Chayka or Tiffany. Write at least 3-5 sentences.
Article 3
New Yorker: “How Social Media Abdicated Responsibility for the News” by Kyle Chayka
.pdf copy of article
In 3-5 sentences, explain how Chayka’s stance on social media as a news source has changed. What does he say about TikTok as news source now? Discuss what he says about how and why his stance has changed.

Screenshot of feedback is attached below, please make essay improvement based on feedback provided.
Instructions for Address the Opposing Viewpoints and Offer a Solution to Your Problem/Topic
Your goal in Essay 2 is to offer a solution to your opponents = readers who have the opposing/opposite point of view on your topic
While defending your position on your topic, you will identify a solution to the problem or issue at hand. An argument, in which only your views are presented and supported, is not an argument, since an argument has opposing views.
The most typical strategy for integrating opponents points of view into an argument is to think of the argument as a reasoned discussion, where those with contrary views argue particular opposing “points” on an issue. Your job is to now include viewpoints contrary to your own and then respond to those points, either with agreement (concession) or disagreement (refutation).
Remember to identify the issues in your thesis and explain why your issues are important. You should also demonstrate your authority of your topic by including your research to support your position and opinion so that your reader is willing to possibly agree with your research and interpretation of the topic and change their opinion.
For your research you must use citations for all your quotations, paraphrases, or summaries of another author’s facts and figures.