Category: Creative Writing

A 3 Sentence Manuscript

Length: three sentences.

Grade: Out of 5 marks, 5% of final grade.

Objective: To carefully consider scale and goals of your manuscript.

Instructions:

You will be describing what your manuscript is about (or going to be about) in three sentences. Youll want to balance the main ideas, themes, plot, and potentially character(s).

This assignment will be based on the six-sentence description youve written in class.

You want to cut to the core of your story: what is it really about? What parts are the most important to describe?

If you find this task impossible, you may need to either reconsider the scale and goal of your manuscript or have a conversation with me to create a plan to better implement your existing ideas.

This assignment will be graded on:

If your ideas make sense. (Can I follow what you mean?)

Originality. (Is this something new?)

Clarity of objective. (Do you know what youre writing? Can you describe it?)

Thoughtfulness. (Have you considered what youre going to write about? Have you spent time thinking about your project outside of class?)

Feasibility. (Is this project something you can reasonably accomplish within the confines of this class?)

A Monologue

Length: 650-800 words

Grade: Out of 15 marks, 15% of final grade

Objective: To develop dialogue and characterization skills.

Instructions:

You will write a monologue of approximately 650-800 words in the voice of an original character. Your character may be addressing a reader, audience, or unseen figure.

Your characters monologue should reveal a conflict, and your speaking character should have a distinct, unique, and idiosyncratic voice.

The monologue will tell the audience/reader something about your character: the philosophical lenses they apply to themselves, their position in the world, or their position relative to others in the world.

I should be able to infer details about your speaker that are not explicitly mentioned in the monologue, I should have a sense of knowing them. Think back to our discussion of Doug Stanhope vs David Sedaris!

Consider employing slang, accents, uniquely qualified statements, or other traits that help make your character stand out from a crowd.

On a separate page attached to your assignment, I want a few sentences (1-4) explaining who your character is, what theyre talking about, and who theyre talking to.

This assignment will be graded on:

The believability of the characters voice. They should sound like a real person, not just a cardboard cut out or stereotype!

The use of exposition through dialogue. The character should be able to tell the audience/reader details about their circumstance, life, situation, and ongoing conflict.

Tone and characterization. Your character should sound unique. Are you able to establish a clear mood, atmosphere, and even genre through dialogue?

Consideration of positionality/worldview. How does your character see him/her/themselves in the world? Does that come across in your writing?

Dialogue should feel organic.

1 i need a short research essay, paper must include: Do NOT use I, me, or my in the essay

1. APA title page
2. Essay (1000 to 1200 words)
3. APA references page

2 an APA annotated bibliography

CR #6: The Lady with the Dog

Length: at least 500 words (approximately two pages – multi paragraphs, please!).

Format: Times New Roman 12, one inch margins, double-spaced (Use this font)

Choose either A or B (but not both)

A. The story ends with a cliff hanger. The reader wants to know what happens to this couple. Write a sequel to the story. What “plan” do they come up with? Decide and create what happens next or several months or years in the future. Please note: Use your imagination but stay true to the characters in Chekhov’s s story.

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B. Select two scenes in the story and write a diary entry for each scene from Dmitri’s perspective and then from Anna’s perspective. Write from the perspective and point of view of each character. Think of these entries as a place for the character to think out loud and work out his or her emotions in the privacy of a diary. What would s/he be thinking about? What kind of advice might s/he want or need? Please note: Use your imagination but stay true to Chekhov’s plot. Don’t create a totally different story.

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respond in a separate paragraph in at least 10 sentences. Include specific quotations or references to the story to illustrate your points. Write in full sentences – no listing please. Write in a full paragraph in which you address these questions.

CHOOSE TWO TO RESPOND TO:

1. Anna and Gurov’s Relationship: Do you think that the relationship between Gurov and Anna will last very long? Why or why not? Based on what you know about their respective marriages, desires and expectations, what are some complications that might force it to end? Please explain. (9)

2. Gurov’s Transformation and Conversion: Is this relationship with Anna really any different from other affairs that Gurov has had? Why or why not? Do you think Gurov has changed? If so, what has caused him to change? Determine the extent of Gurovs change or conversion. Is Gurov a very different person by the time Chekhovs story draws to a close, or are there major elements of his personality that remain intact? (9)

3. Disillusionment and Isolation. What specifically is each character disillusioned about? How do they try to resolve it? Does it lead to more or less disillusionment? In what ways do the characters feel isolated from their spouses, their friends, and the larger society? (9)

4. Settings: How do the settings – Yalta, Moscow, Anna’s hometown – contribute to their sense of disillusionment and isolation? How do they experience isolation and disillusionment differently in each of the story’s settings? The critical article “Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Lady with the Pet Dog’” can help you with this.(9)

5, Explicate Quotation: Discuss the following quotation within the themes of the story. How does this quotation illustrate the double life he is leading, the themes of truth in deception and society and morality. To what extent are they being deceitful to their spouses and to each other? (9)

“He had two lives: one, open, seen, and known by all who cared to know, full of relative truth and of relative falsehood, exactly like the lives of his friends and acquaintances; and another life running its course in secret.”

6. Explicate Quotation: Discuss the following quotation within the themes of the story. How does this quotation illustrate his concerns about the nature of his relationship with Anna, and the role of time? (9)

“His head was beginning to turn gray. And it seemed strange to him that he had grown so much older, so much plainer during the last five years. The shoulders on which his hands rested were warm and quivering. He felt compassion for this life, still so warm and lovely, but probably already not far from beginning to fade and wither like his own.”

7. Conflict: Conflicts propels stories forward. Describe the nature of the conflict. Is the conflict primarily character vs. character; character vs nature; or characters vs society? What is the nature of the conflict? What are some internal conflicts the struggle taking place within a character? Explain with specific examples. How are each of the conflicts resolved, if at all? Explain using specific examples. What does the way the character deals with the conflict reveal about the particular character? Explain using specific examples. (9)

8. Chekhov’s Innovative Style: Read the critical article, ” After reading it, explain some of the major contributions Chekhov made to European fiction. Which two traditions did he straddle? What did he excel at in his short stories? How does “The Lady with the Dog” illustrate his innovative style of writing? Please explain with examples from the article. (9)

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Come up with five open-ended questions that you would like the class to discuss about “The Lady with the Dog”

Length: 500 words (approximately two pages – multi paragraphs, please!)

Format: Times New Roman 12, one inch margins, double-spaced (Use this font)

Choose either A or B (but not both)

A. Physician’s Report. John serves as a doctor, husband, and caretaker. As a physician he has diagnosed his wife with a “slight hysterical tendency,” but refuses to consider that something different or more serious may be wrong. In the nineteenth century, hysteria wasn’t well understood as a psychological phenomenon and the main treatment was the rest cure used from 1873 – 1925. It involved confining women to their beds. and forbidding them to have social interactions. In this creative response, write a physician’s report from the husband’s (clinical) point of view. In this report, describe what he observes in his wife’s actions and behavior, his thoughts, concerns, beliefs, and explain why he believes that the rest cure will assist his wife and why he believes that the mansion he chooses to rent for three months is the best place to help his wife recover.

Please note: Use your imagination but stay true to Gilman’s plot.

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B. I Am Poem. The narrator feels constrained from her physical and creative confinement. That is why she keeps a secret diary hidden from her husband and others. Capture her thoughts, feelings, fears , anguish by writing a poem (in at least 25 lines) from the narrator’s point of view. Pretend that she had written this poem, which was later found by a future tenant of the house. Free feel to incorporate some of the words and phrases she uses in the story in your poem, but of course use your own words as well. Explore how she sees herself, how she views her husband, her confinement, her sister-in-law Jennie, the woman in the wallpaper, etc. This is a poem so use imagery, visual pictures, to illustrate her anguish. Determine whether the tone of your poem will be sad, angry, resigned, regretful, etc. It certainly does not have to rhyme, but flex your creative muscles by using a poetic format to capture some of the narrator’s emotions and thoughts.. Write from the first person point of view. Please note: Use your imagination but stay true to Gilman’s plot. Don’t create a totally different story.

Don’t forget: Five open ended questions to the Discussion board about “The Yellow Wallpaper

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ESSAY QUESTION: Choose three of the eight prompts below

Respond to the following prompts in at least 18 – 24 sentences total (more is welcome for full credit). Use the information that you read in the textbook and the handouts and videos.. Use your own thoughts and ideas. Support your ideas with specific examples and specific quotations from the story. Check carefully for misspellings and grammar errors. For each question, respond in a separate paragraph. Include specific quotations or references to the story to illustrate your points. Write in full sentences – no listing please.

1. Read the following quotation from the story: “John laughs at me, of course, but one expects that in marriage.” (6)

• What does this quotation suggest about the role of women in marriage at the time? What gender assumptions does it establish/reinforce?
• What does it say about Johns attitude toward his wife, especially in terms of her illness?
• Do you consider him a “bad” or uncaring husband? Why or why not?
• Do you think that the restraints that the husband places on her are motivated by love and a sincere effort to effect a cure? Why or why not?
• What specific words does he use to refer to her? While thinking about this issue, consider the symbolism of the nursery.

2. In what ways would you consider the woman in the story an unreliable narrator? Provide two or three reasons for your answers. (6)

• If she is not reliable, how does this affect your reading of the story?
• What words would you use to describe her and her perspective of the situation?
• Is she able to separate fantasy from reality? Why or why not?
• How is her narration similar to/different from that of Montresor in “A Cask of Amontillado”?
• How would “The Yellow Wallpaper” (and your perspective of the story) change if this were narrated by John, the husband?

3. How does the character of the narrator in “The Yellow Wallpaper” compare/contrast with “Miss Emily”? (6)

• How are their situations specifically similar and how are they different?
• What similar obstacles do they face?
• How do they try to overcome them?
• How does the point of view in which the story is told affect your perception of each character?
• Does each achieve some sort of freedom at the end of the story? Why or why not?

4 . Watch the video “

.” and “

.” (6)

• First, explain the issues as discussed in these two videos.
• What is your response to these issues?
• What have you seen or experienced in terms of mental illness treatment and healthcare?
• What surprised you?
• What do you think is the cause of these problems?
• How do these videos help you to understand the situation in “The Yellow Wallpaper” better?
• In terms of health care and mental illness, what has changed and what has remained the same since the time of this story? (6)

5. Read the section about doppelgangers in literature. (6)

• What is a doppelganger and what purpose do they serve in literature?
• How is the woman in the wallpaper a sort of doppelganger?
• Who or what does the woman in the wallpaper represent or symbolize?
• What role does she play in the story?
• How does the narrator perceive her and what is her affect on the narrator?
• How did she affect your reading of the story?
• Did it make it even more confusing for you ? Why or why not?

6. Review the PowerPoint on Gaslighting and Mansplaining.” (6)

• Discuss and explain these terms from your own perspective and experience.
• Then explain specifically how these terms relate to the interaction between the characters in this story.
• How are these terms gender specific and what purpose do they serve?
• How do they help to block communication and understanding between the sexes?

7. Compare and contrast the characters in “The Yellow Wallpaper” with those in “Sweat.” (6)

• How do the characters reinforce gender stereotypes?
• How do they subvert them, if at all?
• What conflicts do they face?
• How do they attempt to overcome them?

8. Many people might notice that this story has many elements that are a part of Gothic fiction. Re-watch the film on “Characteristics of Gothic Literature” describe and explain with specific details three elements of Gothic literature that are apparent in “The Yellow Wallpaper.” (6)

Assignment Question:

What is Sociology, and what is the sociological perspective? How does the sociological perspective apply to your own life?

Support your discussion with scholarly definitions, theoretical perspectives, and real-life examples.

Steps to Follow:

Step 1: Introduction (Outline Paragraph)

Begin your paper with an introductory paragraph that functions as an outline of the paper. This section should clearly address:

The relevance of sociology as a field of study

The purpose of the paper

The main objectives you aim to achieve

Word count: Minimum 200 words

Step 2: Defining Sociology

Provide at least two scholarly definitions of sociology from academic sources, with accurate citations.

Explain each definition in your own words

Identify and discuss any common themes or similarities between the definitions

If the definitions differ significantly, discuss how and why they differ

Word count: Minimum 200 words

Step 3: Sociological Perspective

Provide one scholarly definition of the sociological perspective with accurate citation.

Explain your own understanding of the sociological perspective

Provide a clear example that demonstrates how you comprehend and apply this concept

Word count: Minimum 200 words

Step 4: Major Sociological Perspectives

Discuss the major sociological perspectives covered in class. For each perspective, you must:

Define the perspective

Provide relevant examples

Identify key scholars/sociologists who contributed to its development

Discuss the merits (strengths) and demerits (limitations) of the perspective

Word count: Minimum 200 words

Step 5: Application to Your Own Life

Select at least one sociological perspective that you find most relevant to your own life.

Explain why this perspective is relevant

Use a real-life experience or a broader social example to illustrate your argument

Word count: Minimum 200 words

Step 6: Conclusion

Conclude the paper by summarizing the key ideas discussed.

Tie together the major arguments and concepts

Reflect on the importance of sociology and the sociological perspective

Word count: Minimum 200 words

Additional Requirements

Include a Works Cited/References page in MLA, APA, or ASA format

Proofread your paper carefully before submission

Ensure clarity, organization, and academic writing standards throughout

Formatting Instructions:

Cover Page: Students First & Last name, Course and section number, date for the paper, Professors name

Font: 12-point, Times New Roman 1-inch margins on all sides of your paper Double spacing.

Use APA format for citations. You must include in-text citations in your paper. You will use the textbook for your in-texts citations. Your paper must include at least (5) sociological key terms (see the glossary in the chapter 1) from the required textbook.

A Reference Page: Must have a citation/ work cited page.

In-text citation is MUST. Citations, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style will be accounted for. Reach out to the Student Success Center if needed

3-4-page paper doubled-spaced, minimum of 800 words. Word counts include the main text/ body of the assignment. It does not include the work cited page/ front page, etc.

Submission Format: Your paper must be in a Microsoft Word document or PDF file and submitted to Blackboard in the correct submission folder before the deadline.

Any attempted submissions via email will not be accepted.

Please remember to include a cover sheet and reference page. Paper can be 3 to 4 pages in length or min. 800 word count!

Students will write a paper that should further explore their research proposal presented to the class at the end of Day 3. This paper should identify and briefly explore the issue/challenge, identify any rules, regulations, and existing programs associated with the issue, and present the solution they propose to address how the issue will impact transportation in the future. The paper should be 2-3 pages typed, single spaced, 12-point font and follow APA format. All written work will be of high quality, grammatically correct, clear and without spelling errors. – Build off Part 1

Part 1 : write a reflective journal that connects course learning with their own analysis of various policy topics, and how their understanding of the policy topics that are most important to them. (1 page)

Part 2: prepare a proposal (individually or in small groups) to explore a single veteran policy issue which they would like explore more in depth, and describe how they would affect change (1 page)

Respond to the following in an essay of at least 1250 (5 pages double-spaced) essay, written for an intelligent audience but one that is relatively uninformed about public administration.

The readings so far this quarter suggest that organizations differ significantly in how they set goals, make decisions, and design the process it will use to carry out its decisions.

1. i) Considering the garbage can model, describe the factors that may affect an organizations decision-making process. Be sure to comment on the characteristics of goals or objectives that are actionable (i.e. SMART goals)
2. ii) Describe the elements of a logic model. Explain how an organization might use logic models to achieve its goals.

Grading and Expectations

We will evaluate your essay based on three criteria:

1) Depth: critical thought and analysis

— Effectiveness at explaining (answering why and how questions), rather than simply

describing, the problem and solution.

— Effectiveness at supporting ones explanation with evidence from the course readings,

lectures, discussions and other activities.

2) Accuracy and completeness

— Responding to all parts of the question

— Accuracy of the essay (in drawing on data or explaining the arguments from the readings)

3) Organization and clarity

— Logical organization

— Explain key terms as they are used

— Use transitions and headers to guide the reader through the paper

— Paragraphs well-constructed (e.g. have clear topic sentences)

— Proper citation of sources