Category: English

Locate a message you have recently composed. It could be an email to an instruct

Locate a message you have recently composed. It could be an email to an instructor, a text message to a friend, a memo to your supervisor, or something else. Provide a copy or describe the context as best you can. Then, write a brief (at least 200 words) response that includes the following:
Identify the elements of your rhetorical situation (audience, purpose, genre, medium, and context).
Describe how these aspects of your rhetorical situation influenced your writing process.
Analyze the strategies you used to create and deliver an effective message. Did you use ethos, pathos, or logos? Did you use a specific tone to appeal to your audience? Were you strategic in your mode of delivery or the timing of your message?

Week 4 Topic 2: Writing Concise Sentences
In this discussion, you will work on

Week 4 Topic 2: Writing Concise Sentences
In this discussion, you will work on writing concise sentences.
Initial Post (due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday)
Select a sentence from any of your own prior writing that could be made more concise. This could be writing you have submitted or posted in discussions in this class or it could be from another context.
Post the original sentence.
Revise the sentence to make it more concise. Be sure to indicate your revisions in bold type.
Using what you have learned about sentences, demonstrate informed and deliberate choices about sentence structure in your revised sentence.
Demonstrate the grammar and writing skills covered in previous weeks.

The assignment should be a minimum of one (FULL) page with half inch margins (to

The assignment should be a minimum of one (FULL) page with half inch margins (top, bottom, left, and right). It should be 12 point and double spaced.
OUTCOMES: Explain the relationship between perception, self-concept, and communication. Describe the characteristics of a competent communicator and the methods of improving language, nonverbal communication, and listening skills.
THE PURPOSE: to recognize and describe how perception affects communication and to integrate interpersonal learning with life goals.
REQUIREMENTS: Apply the three-step process of perception checking in one situation outside of class and do NOT involve your classmates. Then discuss whether or not perception-checking proved to be a successful technique in that situation. Your example must be face-to-face and cannot be done via email, texting or the phone. Use the format provided in the example below

Assignment Prompt: Researched Argument
Overview
The researched argument is the f

Assignment Prompt: Researched Argument
Overview
The researched argument is the final step in the writing process. For this assignment, you will pull on all of the course work you have completed thus far, bringing the pieces together into a final, polished project: a well-analyzed, well-supported, claim-driven essay. Also, you will need to locate and read at least one more source to help you build your argument. Thus, this argument will be supported by 6 sources. (Note: previous assignments needed only 5 sources.)
Expectations
The researched argument is your chance to showcase all of your hard work, as you demonstrate:
The ability to take a position in a persuasive, logic-driven manner.
The art of crafting a debatable claim and supporting it with logic-driven evidence
The skill of building a solid structure and foundation in support of the debatable claim
Consideration of the counterclaim, and a well-informed rebuttal
The skill of source support via valid points and credible evidence
Requirements
Length: a minimum of 1500 words are required for this assignment. *If the minimum word count is not met, your assignment will be returned with no grade and a resubmission will be required.
Sources: An MLA formatted Works Cited page and in-text (parenthetical) citations are required for this assignment. The Works Cited page should include at least 6 cited sources. As a reminder, sources cited on your “Works Cited” page must also be cited within your essay as in-text citations. You may use all, some or none of the sources you originally read to prepare for all of the other assignments in this course; however you must include evidence from 6 read and reviewed scholarly sources for this assignment. *If the minimum source count (6) is not met, your assignment will be returned with no grade and a resubmission will be required.
Organization
The researched argument should include the following four components: Topic Introduction, Body, Conclusion, and Works Cited Page with at least 6 sources.
Check out the table below for more information about the required content and conditions of each component:
Component
Content
Conditions
Topic Introduction
In drafting the introduction, consider including the following elements:
Start with an attention grabber or hook: an extremely poignant but simple-to-the-point story, an example, statistic, or historical context that introduces the essay’s topic. Then, give an overview of any issues involved with the subject. Define any key terminology needed to understand the topic. Quote or paraphrase sources revealing the controversial nature of the subject. Highlight background information on the topic needed to understand the direction of the paper
Your main claim, and in brief, the reasons supporting the claim. (1-2 sentences)
Top Tip: Aim for at least six to eight sentences here, to allow for full forecasting of the rest of the essay.
The thesis / main claim should be underlined.
Top Tip: The thesis is the main claim!
Body
Clearly present the reasons in the order as listed with the main claim in paragraph 1.
Provide warrants to connect each reason; then, explore the reason with evidence.
You will want to bring up a counterargument and rebuttal with each noted reason.
Top Tip: Make sure to use strong transitions to help readers move more easily with you, from one idea (and one paragraph) to the next.
Conclusion
Restate your claim. Attempt to not copy verbatim from the introduction.
Briefly summarize each “reason” found in the body of the paper.
End with a strong clincher statement: an appropriate, meaningful final sentence that ties the whole point of the essay together (you may want to refer back to the attention grabber or hook noted in paragraph 1)
Top Tip: You should plan to really grab the readers’ attention one last time here–to leave them with some final food for thought.
Works Cited
Plan to include 6 sources here (and each source should also be cited directly in the essay, as in-text citations).
Top Tip: As a reminder, sources cited on your “Works Cited” page should also be cited within your essay. You may use all, some or none of the sources you originally read to prepare for all of the other assignments in this course. Use sources that best help you to prove your thesis; this may mean choosing new, or some new, articles.
Note: 6 sources minimum.

Document Format: MLA formatting: Heading (name, assignment name, course name, date), original title, header (page numbers), line-spacing (double-spaced), 1” margins, 12-point font size, and Times New Roman or other sans-serif font. Includes properly formatting in-text citations and the Works Cited page. (6 sources minimum.) The thesis should be underlined.
Genre/Style: Formal, academic essay. Underline the thesis/main claim.

CREATE AN ORIGINAL TELEVISION COMMERCIAL
1. Watch a commercial. Identify plot,

CREATE AN ORIGINAL TELEVISION COMMERCIAL
1. Watch a commercial. Identify plot, characters, setting, dialogue.
2. Choose a product. Create a sales pitch. Create characters, setting, plot…
3. Create a power point story board. What happens in each frame of the commercial?
Use one slide and divide it into four sections, each section including a picture and catchy phrase from the characters and what the product does to make life easier.

Select ONE of the following prompts. Be sure to follow the directions.
Prompt 1

Select ONE of the following prompts. Be sure to follow the directions.
Prompt 1: Short Story
Create a short story using all you have learned so far in the unit. Include archetypes, literary elements, figurative language, and academic vocabulary words you learned in the course to shape your story. What is the setting, plot, characters, etc. How will you use figurative language such as metaphor and alliteration? What type of characters will you include? Ensure that you also demonstrate a clear point-of-view such as omniscient, limited omniscient, third-person, narrative, or first person, within your story.
Your short story should include a title, and be a minimum of 1 page and a maximum of 5 pages in length. Please submit a typed paper, using Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and double-spaced lines (Please space your lines). Be sure to also use paragraph formatting, with the first line of each paragraph being indented.
Prompt 2: Literary Service Announcement (LSA) Assignment
You have had a relationship with archetypes since a young age—Carl Jung might argue this is true since your conception. In fact, many movies and sitcoms use archetypes as part of their humor (think of the hero in “Spiderman,” or the villainous Joker in “Batman”). Throughout this unit, you have identified common archetypes across ancient and modern texts and visuals.
Choose the ONE archetype you most relate to, recognize, and/or like.
Create a public service announcement that educates your audience on the role of the archetype as well as persuades them that your archetype is one of the greatest—most common, most powerful, most dynamic (changes the most), most unique, etc.
The guidelines for the LSA are below.
I look forward to your LSA! Be as creative as you want!
Guidelines
In your LSA you should…
Educate
inform the reader of the common uses of the archetype.
give examples.
include content that is developed and shows mature thought.
ensure ideas are organized strategically.
ensure grammar and spelling are polished.
Persuade
ensure word choice is purposeful.
ensure rhetoric is used effectively.
ensure presentation is geared towards audience.
ensure excellent use of creativity in some form to sell your archetype.
use creative elements (examples include images, music, modern day connections, performance).
Pay attention to Length
Videos must be 30 seconds long. Can go up to 1:00. No longer than 1:00. Include words/captions.
Power points must be 8-10 slides (not including the title and reference slides)–with main points bulleted on each slide, and 25-50 words per slide.

Choose one of the following groups of words in which to create a story.
Group 1:

Choose one of the following groups of words in which to create a story.
Group 1: football field, concession stand, trumpets, cheerleaders, coaches
Group 2: desk, scissors, sticky notes, computer, workers
Group 3: scrapbook, stickers, tape, tables, pictures
Your story must include the following:
Create at least 2 characters with names and traits (20 Points)
Create a setting (15 Points)
Include at least 2 metaphors (10 Points)
Include all of the words in your word list (20 Points)
Choose a narrator and point of view (15 Points)
Grammar and Selling (10 Points)
Creativity (10 Points)

please follow all directions and submit each part of each assignment separately

please follow all directions and submit each part of each assignment separately on a different file and name each file so I know which is which. Please submit on the correct documentation (word). I am looking to pursue a field in business management as I want to own my own business so an entrepreneurship field as I want to be an entrepreneur. Keep this in mind. I have also uploaded the readings and the book we are using. For the formal report topic discussion, APA citation page assignment, and report reflection it is from unit 5 looking at chapters 18 and 20. For reflecting on formal report discussion and formal report part 1, it is unit 6 from chapter 18 and 20 as well. For part 2 reflection and report part 2 it is unit 7 also looking at chapters 18 and 20 and for the report revision we are looking at unit 8 with chapters 2 and 3.