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Your first assignment is an explication of one of the short stories we have read in class so far. Your essay should focus on one symbol or theme and explore an interpretation through close reading and analysis. You may pick any symbol or theme that you wish. If you need a prompt, I’ve provided two below:

1. The characters in “The Swimmer” drink a lot throughout the story. What is the symbolic significance of alcohol? How does it affect the characters and the choices they make? What is the subtextual connection between drinking, swimming, water and alcohol?

2. In “The Yellow Wallpaper” the narrator identifies images of confinement that are both symbolic and literal. What are the different ways that the narrator is confined or imprisoned in the story? Trace the symbols and images of confinement throughout the story and offer an interpretation as to how the narrator is imprisoned both literally and symbolically. Bear in mind, she can be imprisoned by more than just one person or element.

Argumentative essay

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Online gaming such as Call of Duty and how it promotes globalization

“Discuss and critically evaluate the evidence for shifting patterns of the global burden of disease; compare patterns across low, middle, and high income countries; and outline the implications of these changing patterns.

Considering the material in your textbook on exorcisms, how, when, were and why are exorcisms performed today? Do you think exorcisms are ever warranted? Can you name somebody who had an exorcism from the historical records? When did they have it done, and what behaviors did they show?

Discuss the Confederation era and analyze the state constitutions and the government created by the Articles of Confederation.  How did the central government deal with the major issues of the period?  (Include state constitutions, Articles of Confederation, problems such as discontent in the army, legislative issues, Western land policies and monetary problems

This paper needs a thesis main point of article, the methods,what methods did the author use how did he go about supporting his thesis, did the authors way of supporting the thesis work? Why or why not, evidence of the thesis, contribution of the literature, scholarly sources only, where does this article fit in the literature? Lastly recommendations

This time, look for key themes, make notes about what strikes you most powerfully, think about what message you see or how the characters make you feel. Feel free to highlight key passages and write in the margins as you go.

Think about the themes that you see in the story and consider your personal reflection on those themes. Can you relate to a character or situation that you see presented in one of the stories especially well? How so?

The following questions might help you explore themes and your feelings about the story.

•What do you think the author’s intention in writing this story were? What point do you think he was trying to make to readers?
•What is the most vivid impression you got from reading it?
•How did the story make you feel? Why?
•What situations or cultural expectations shaped characters or opinions?
•Is there a warning for readers hidden in the text?
•Try to finish this sentence: “This story is about …..”

3. Create a list of possible thesis topics

Create a list of possible thesis topics — strive for at least 5. Don’t worry as you brainstorm about which ones will work for this paper.

Your thesis is simply the point that you want to make in your analysis. For example, after reading one of the stories, you may realize that a character was struggling to find his or her place in the world. Your thesis for that story would sound something like this: “In ___ short story, the main character ____ struggles to find her place in the world.” Then, you will be responsible for PROVING that the character is struggling to find her place by using examples and direct quotes from the story itself.

Think broad and look for key themes like freedom, isolation, fear, control, the quality of relationships between characters, cultural norms and constraints, expectations, mental health, etc. Consider why the characters act the way that they do.

Only after you have written down at least 5 ideas should you go back and critically consider which one would work best for this assignment.

4. Choose a thesis

Choose a thesis that you can relate to and feel comfortable disclosing to others.
Other students will read your paper; make sure you choose a topic you want to share with them. Students have in the past written papers about very personal topics — medical conditions, for example, or coping with difficult personal issues. You may write about such a topic if you wish. But please remember that several others will read what you write, and you need to respect them by selecting an appropriate topic for a college audience.

5. Try clustering or free writing

Once you’ve chosen a paper topic, try clustering to come up with material to include in your paper. Free writing can be helpful, too, especially if you are trying to remember details. Visit the How to Get Started: Prewriting page under The Writing Process for clustering and free writing tips.

Use the book “American Destiny, Volume 2” as a source!!!
1. Define all of the following:

A. Foxwoods casino

B.Burlingame Treaty, 1868

C.”49’ers

D.Sand Creek massacre, 1864

E.Fetterman massacre, 1866

2.With reference to Native Americans, “concentration” meant—-> Fill in the blank.

3.Why awere Plains Indians called “the best light cavalry in the world”?

4.4.Define all of the following:

A. Indian Ring

B.Custder’s Last Stand

C.Indian teritory

D.Severalty Act, 1887

E. Comstock Lode

5.Which one does not belong here and why? THINK.

A.Deadwood Dick

B.Jesse James

C.Billy the Kid

D.George A. Custer

6.What was the goal of the Homestead Act? Was it a success? Why/ why not? What was the 98 degree line?

7.What was the transcontinental railroad? How many were there really? Why was its building significant for the “winning of the West”?

8. The railroads made the “Cattle Kingdom” possible. How? What events, inventions brought about the “Kingdom’s” decline?

9.What were the range wars?
10.Who were the “robber barons”?

11.Define the following:

A. George Westinghouse

B.George Eastman

C.Thomas Edison

D.Henry Bessemer

E. George Pullman

12.Railroads helped build the country and conquer the West. They also did some unsavory things as well. Explain your answer.

13.What were the origins of the U.S. Steel Corporation?

14.—-is to steel who —- is to oil. Who are these people? Why were they important?

15.What is “Social Darwinism”? Why is it relevant to this chapter? Does the “Gospel of Wealth” apply here?

16.Which one does not belong here and why?

A.Henry George

B. J.P. Morgan

C. Henry D. Lloyd

D.Edward Bellamy

E. Karl Marx

17. The case of Munn vs. Illinois was important because…. Complete that statement.

18.The Sherman Act successfully retarded the growth of monopoloies. Explain your answer.

19. Which one does not belong here and why?

A.Samuel Gompers

B.Terence Powderly

C.Jay Gould

C.Eugene Debs

D.Adolf Strasser

20.There were several violent labor disoputes during the period 1877-1900 but the worst by far was the —  because…. Complete that statement. There are several possible choices so be sure to explain your answer.

21.What did you learn about sex in this time period? About gender?

22.What jobs/professions were open to women, ca. 1890? Was life on the farm any easier?

23.The idea of”rags to riches” success permeated the literature of the period, but how real was it?
24.Who were the “new Immigrants”? Why did they come?

25.Define the following:

A.birds of passage

B.Nordic

C.Nativism

D.melting pot

E.tenements

26.The new types of roads and the types of transportation transformed city life. Why? How?

27.Increased leisure had an upside and a downside. Why?

28.What was the “Social Gospel”? What conditions brought it about? Explain thwe ideas of two of its leaders.

29.The most famous settglement house was…. because…. Complete that statement. Be sure to define what a settlement house was.

30. Two prominent critics of these times were … and …. Name them, their major works and their  key ideas.

The goal of the policy proposal is to develop a working draft of your criminal justice topic. Specifically, a policy proposal presents a precise and accurate synopsis of your research topic and methodology. The policy proposal summarizes a comprehensive framework of the introduction and methodology. In your research proposal, you will need to (1) introduce your research topic and (2) provide a detailed account of your research design.
B. Rationale and Design
In a policy paper, the rationale explains why you choose your topic. For example, why is your research topic important; or what practical solutions/lesson can we learn from your research topic? The research design describes the methodology, or how you gathered your information.
C. Outline
1. Introduction (500 words)
a.) What is the problem?
b.) Who are the actors involved in the problem?
c.) Why is the problem important? Why should we care?
d.) You must include at least two peer-reviewed sources to support your position.
2. Research Design (150 words)
a.) What community/policy will you study?
b.) How will you collect your data?
c.) Whom will you interview? How will you gain access to your participants?
3. Interview Guide (15 questions)
a.) What questions will you include in your survey or interview? Please provide a detailed account of your research questions. If you are interviewing multiple people, you will need to provide an interview guide for each participant.
b.) Avoid yes or no questions. Rather, you should ask open-ended questions
E. Resources

Argumentative essay

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Tuskegee Syphilis Study