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I have attached the document below, which contains all the necessary information. For this assignment, I would like my sources paper to be based on the African American Panoramic Experience Museum (APEX) located in Atlanta, Georgia website is highlighted in the link of the sources paper document, but I will attach it here https://www.apexmuseum.org/

The rubric for the grading scale is also attached at the end of the document provided. Previously, before this assignment, we did have an extra credit assignment to do a thesis statement, the thesis I submitted was: The African American Panoramic Experience Museum acts as a counterpublic, focusing on African American history and designs rooted in African American culture, which collectively defines its intended audience as those already connected to, or seeking assurance from, that cultural community, rather than the general public.

While my previous thesis statement has not been graded yet, I can revise it. If you could make it stronger, that would be fine as well.

When it comes to sources, the main source is the museum’s website, and then making sure to cite it in the paper when referencing different things.

Overall, everything is supposed to be in MLA 9 format. thank you!

Please write me an analysis of my imitation. I will leave the link to the imitation here as well as the rubric. I will also link the original website I based my imitation on

Part 3: Analysis (up to 105 points, broken down as described below): insightfully illustrates and explains the central rhetorical features of the model text. Heres a more detailed breakdown of this portion:

Introduction/Conclusion (20 points):

An introduction that introduces the original text, your process/interest in choosing it, and why you think it works (and how you define works). (5)

Your introduction should also outline the new rhetorical situation for your genre imitation and include a main idea claim (thesis statement) about the rhetorical features you used and why these features were imitated/transformed/changed to make your own text work. (10)

Your conclusion should reflect briefly on how the different rhetorical situations (of both the original piece and your imitation) shaped the similarities and differences in how they approached their genre and worked. (5)

Rhetorical Features (35 points): The body clearly identifies and discusses at least three rhetorical features that imitated or had to adapt for your new rhetorical situation. These body paragraphs should support the main idea claim.

Details (35 points): The discussion on which features were imitated is grounded in specific details, including quotes from the original and your imitation. These details are analyzed to support your main idea claim.

Format and Correctness (up to 15 points): meets formatting requirements for Part 1 and Part 2 (double-spaced, normal-sized font; length expectations); minimizes distracting errors in grammar, syntax, and punctuation. Use MLA or APA-style referencing in the analysis.

The link to the original article: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/blood-orange-essex-honey/

i need your help writing my final essay for the winter semester. Some details about my essay:

i will be writing about my paradrigm i have choosen, which is electrical engineers at mt.sac (inofrmation is locted in the “online project#3 ” pdf. Here are the rubrics instructions, and it is also listed in the pdf below. Also please look through every single pdf, since my professor highlights very key, important items. Also, please go through every pdf since it will hold information on how to create the perfect essay. This essay is worth 300 points. The essay rubric pdf i have attached was for essay 1 but is valid for all 3 of my essay, the points are just adjusted. Here is th rubric

:English C1001: Essay 3

Analyzing and Critiquing a Social Paradigm

For your final essay, you will describe and analyze a particular paradigm and then form an

evaluation of that paradigm. You choose which paradigm to analyze, so long as 1.) it is a specific

social group you are at least somewhat familiar with (you belong to right now or once belonged

to it) and 2.) you get your paradigm approved by me before writing your paper. Topic approval

can happen fastest by email after you complete the exercise at the end of Introduction to Social

Paradigms.

To understand more clearly what a paradigm is, be sure to read my Introduction to Social

Paradigms lecture on Canvas. Do not just look up the word paradigm in a dictionary as a

shortcut. Read that lecture for proper context.

Your paradigm choice can be almost any group who shares a collective point of view towards a

particular field. Examples include:

a group who share the same work or profession

a particular club or organizations members

people who belong to the same sporting team

a group of people who share the same hobby or past-time activity

people who share the same major in school

any specific religious congregation or political group

a subculture of some kind

enthusiasts or fans of any kind, etc.

Be creative, but again, choose a paradigm you know firsthand (you either used to belong or you

currently belong to this paradigm).

The first lecture introducing and detailing the concept of social paradigms includes a quick,

helpful exercise to complete at home.

Email me your results to pobrien@mtsac.edu, and you can get your topic approved that way. See

details on Introduction to Social Paradigms.

Once your paradigm choice is approved, your final essay will describe and analyze that paradigm

in depth and detail. See the details of how to do this on the essay guidelines below once you’re

ready to write.

The more detailed your answers, the better. Though you will speak largely from personal

experience and observation, research is highly encouraged to fill in the gaps of your knowledge.

Your next task is to use what youve described to discuss problems or point out negative effects

of your paradigm. As a general start, ask yourself what about the paradigm seems

psychologically or socially or even physically unhealthy for its members? Present at least three

main effects, one paragraph per effect. If “negative effect” seems too harsh, think of these as

relative weaknesses within the paradigm (things that are not as good or as healthy as they could

be).

Your final draft is due THURSDAY, February 12, by 11:59 p.m. You must upload your final

draft to Canvas as either a pdf or word file. Late or missing drafts will not be accepted for credit.

Your paper is worth up to 300 points.

There is no way to revise this final paper. The final draft you turn in will be the only draft I

grade.

Since you have early advance knowledge of this question, you can technically begin writing this

paper immediately. Read the lectures on Canvas both to understand the concept of paradigms

better and to help guide your analysis.

You may email me a rough draft of your paper any time between now and Wednesday, 2/11, by

noon. Please email it to pobrien@mtsac.edu.

Guidelines for Writing a Great Final Paper

These guidelines are not going to matter to you until you sit down to write seriously. Only

consider these guidelines, then, when you start to have questions about structure or how to go

about writing this paper more specifically.

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH:

First, explain the bare basics of what your paradigm is about to establish your topic clearly and

directly. Launch into these basics in the very first sentenceno set-up and no hook.

Next, quickly sum up how people typically view the members of this paradigm. What is the

traditional perception of the paradigm by outsiders? What is the stereotype?

Directly after that, briefly state whether that general perception or stereotype is accurate or not,

based on your upcoming analysis. This will help you pivot toward your thesis statement.

State a thesis. The thesis statement in this paper has two parts: one part to quickly summarize

your analysis of the paradigm and a second part to mention three critique pointsthat is, your

evaluation and opinion, negative in this case, of three aspects of the paradigm you are about to

analyze. This thesis will make more sense when you read the rest of these guidelines.

BODY PART 1: ANALYSIS

Your analysis is meant to break down your paradigm into specific details in order to describe it

and offer insights about its nature.

This analysis section of your paper will have MULTIPLE paragraphs.

You have considerable freedom in which specific areas of analysis to choose, so select the ones

which fit your topic and the ones for which you have sufficient information.

Again, most of the following bulleted points are optional, but pick as many as you can for a

fuller, more developed discussion.

Whenever a specific factor is absolutely required, I will put it in bold. Everything else is

encouraged but optional, depending on what fits your paradigm topic and what grade you are

hoping to achieve (C papers can cover less, A papers must cover more, etc.)

Think of each bulleted aspect below as one body paragraph of its own. Some aspects can be

combined if each goes together smoothly and if each paragraph would be too thinly developed to

stop strong on its own, but while drafting.

Organize your analytical data into paragraphs where each paragraph focuses one particular

aspect of your paradigm, aspects such as the following:

HISTORY of the paradigm: its origin, background information. History can take any one

(or more) of three forms:

DEEP history (the traditions, stretching back in time for decades or even hundreds

of years, leading to your paradigm today)

RECENT history (the trends and main developments that have influenced your

paradigm in the past ten years or less)

PERSONAL history (your own “origin story” of how you came to belong to this

paradigm, how you became an insider). Each of these separate histories can get its

own paragraph OR be combined into one larger paragraph. Personal history

should be an easy choice for everyone.

INSIDERS/ MEMBERS of the paradigm: Who are the people who belong to this

paradigm exactly? What do they tend to be like psychologically (emotionally,

intellectually, attitude, lifestyle) and in terms of their relationships (to other insiders and

also to outsiders)? Any demographic patterns? Maybe split insiders into two or three (or

four) TYPES of members, then go over them all. What does each subgroup have in

common? This is a required element of your paper; you MUST be able to describe the

insiders for at least one body paragraph.

GOALS: Both superficial (the obvious ones everyone admits to) and deep and hidden

(the less obvious ones that no one likes to talk about)

ASSUMPTIONS, EXPECTATIONS, and GENERAL THINKING within the paradigm:

What ideas do the insiders take for granted? What do they expect to happen? What other

forms of thinking or logic do you notice about this paradigm? This can be combined with

goals, if the two sets of answers overlap too much.

COMPARE and CONTRAST: Note the similarities and especially the differences

between this paradigm and any one or more related to it. The differences are more

interesting than the similarities. This is an easy element to add to your paper, and

everyone should include it.

LANGUAGE: Insider lingo, specialized terminology, words with unique meanings to

members, insider talk, anything relating to how insiders communicate and articulate

themselves within the paradigm. (Since this is an English class, I am particularly

interested in this language paragraph.)

DAY IN THE LIFE: Walk the reader through a typical day in the life of an insider. If it

is a job-related paradigm, for example, walk through a typical work shift. If it is a

music-related paradigm, walk through a music concert, for instance. Describe not just the

physical components of the experience but your emotional and psychology ones, too.

Walk through the preparation for the day, the day or experience itself, and the aftereffects.

This is also an easier element to include, and everyone should use this in their essays.

EXTREME CASES: If applicable, describe the more radical or extreme elements of your

paradigm and discuss how these extreme cases affect the moderate insiders. In my

experience, there are always extreme instances of a group, whether it be over-enthusiastic

behavior, inappropriateness, or criminal activity or scandalous incidents. For every group

who does something together, there is someone in the group who overdoes it.

Two things will make this analysis strong: details and insight.

Details include vivid descriptiveness, specific details, and most important of all, examples.

Insight means that you are including observations that are interesting and deep, ideas beyond the

obvious and superficial, ideas that reflect thoughtful and deeper observation. If an outsider can

guess what you’re saying, it is too obvious; if an outsider would be surprised to read what you are

sharing, that’s a good sign you are being insightful.

Good essays will cover at least six of the above bulleted points. But include as many as you can.

Combine related points if it makes sense to do so. It may be that I suggest a new type of analysis

paragraph for your specific topic, too, if I read a rough draft.

BODY PART 2: EVALUATION (or CRITIQUE)

The evaluation portion of your paper follows your analysis immediately with no page break or

new subheading. The evaluation starts in the paragraph right after the last paragraph of your

analysis, in other words.

Present at least three different weaknesses or negative effects of your paradigm topic on the

paradigms members. These are your opinions that you state about this paradigm. I do not want

you to discuss the “truth” or “falsehood” or the validity or absurdity of this social paradigm; I

instead want you to address the paradigms effects on its members, psychologically and socially

(such as emotional well being, stress level, personal satisfaction, quality of relationships such as

family, marriages, friendships, things like that).

Separate your evaluation points into separate paragraphs. If you have more than three

weaknesses to discuss, by all means include them. Say you have three weaknesses, as assigned,

then; that means the evaluation portion of your paper will have three body paragraphs.

Be sure to explain and support your opinion with reasons and examples. These paragraphs may

be fewer in total than those in the analysis, but this critical evaluation is key to showing me your

level of independent and critical thinking, so devote proper time and detail to your reasoning

here.

Common negative effects of paradigms to consider:

STRESS: Lots of paradigms add pressure or emotional toil to their insiders. What kind of

stress? Why is it stressful? How do insiders handle the stress? (Note that the specific

stresses of specific groups vary considerably. Be specific, be descriptive.)

STRAINED RELATIONSHIPS: Some paradigms take us away from our family and

friends. Some paradigms strain our relationships with spouses and boyfriends and

girlfriends.

ADDICTION/ COMPULSION: Sometimes a passionate insider becomes overly obsessed

or fixated on the subculture, to their own detriment.

If you mention something negative earlier in your analysis, you are allowed to come back and

discuss it further here. Just dont say the exact same thing; expand on the problem and at least

add new details and examples.

CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH:

In direct response to your negative critique points, offer proposals for reforming or correcting

those problems within the paradigm. Explain why your proposal will make the paradigm better.

Be specific, be realistic, and be constructive.

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

Your paradigm MUST be approved by me. Any paper about any paradigm that I did not

expressly approve of will receive no grade. Once your topic is posted or approved, that’s

ityou’re locked in as if I had assigned you that topic. No second guessing or changes at

the last minute. If there is still time to change your topic, though, email me and we can

discuss it.

Follow MLA guidelines for citing research, including a Works Cited page. Personal

stories and experiences require no citing, but personal interviews need to include names

and dates for the Works Cited page (if you wish to keep subjects anonymous, ask me how

to proceed).

Since your evaluation is negative, try make the ideas of your paper speak of the problem

rather than any emotionalism. Its normal to include personal experience and feelings, but

if overdone, negative passion can make the essay seem like a rant rather than an educated

opinion.

There is no minimum or maximum page length. It is likely, however, that your paper is

longer in order to include all the details and examples it needs to be strong. If your essay

is four pages or shorter, that is probably a red flag that you are not including enough

detail. Notice the math above: Introduction (1 paragraph) + Analysis (at least 6

paragraphs) + Evaluation (at least 3 paragraphs) + Conclusion (1 paragraph) = at least 11

paragraphs total. Any paper shorter than that means something is missing.

One last time, I expect to see my title formula put into effect. I will re-post the lecture

where I explain how this works, including examples.

There is no way to revise this final paper. There is no way to extend this final paper. Start

now; work steadily; pick a group you know and enjoy writing about, and this paper may

even be fun. But the longer you put it off, the harder everything will become for you.

discussion5 Because American Sign Language is visual and has a grammar different than written English, many Deaf people have problems with written language. Please read the following two articles: 17 Misconceptions about People with Hearing Loss A New Reason for Why the Deaf May Have Trouble Reading Once you have read the articles, choose one of the following questions to answer: Why is English so difficult for many Deaf people? What are some communication struggles Deaf people could face in the work place? How can those communication issues be resolved? You need to include three points from the articles, and write three paragraphs, explaining each point. Then, respond to two classmates who have chosen another question. Make sure to respond in two well-written paragraphs. Discussion 8 Discussion Topic L Available on Feb 9, 2026 12:00 AM. Submission restricted before availability starts. Puberty is the beginning of adolescence when biological changes can lead to both physical and emotional confusion. How do the roles of the adolescent’s family and peers change during this stage? How do these changes influence the adolescent’s view of the imaginary audience and the personal fable? Then, think back to your adolescence and write an advice paragraph to your teenage self that would have helped you get through this stage of development. Discussion 9 Discussion Topic Available on Feb 9, 2026 12:00 AM. Submission restricted before availability starts. Adolescents sometimes experience life events more deeply and emotionally than other children or adults. Research and evaluate specific crisis intervention programs designed for at-risk or troubled youth. Choose one of these services and determine whether you feel the needs of the troubled teens would be adequately met and if you would feel confident if your child used these services. Research Paper Annotated Bibliography Assignment Due February 15 at 11:59 PM L Available on Jan 12, 2026 12:01 AM. Access restricted before availability starts. Provide a bibliography of at least 3 references you will use for your research paper (at least 2 must be peer-reviewed articles) and a description of each. Include a full reference for each in APA style. The annotation for each should include a brief summary of the article, a statement about the validity of the reference, and an explanation of the relevance to your thesis in a minimum of 100 words.

Angela Carters In the Company of Wolves transforms the familiar fairy tale into a dark allegory of human nature, where the werewolf becomes a symbol of illnessboth mental and physical. In Carters world, the wolf is not simply a predator; he represents the uncontrollable body, the alienating stigma of disease, and the fear of the other. The storys repeated emphasis on hunger, transformation, and isolation echoes the experience of illness: a condition that is involuntary, stigmatized, and socially excluded. The werewolfs existence is not merely supernatural, but also deeply human, reflecting how disease can turn the self into something frightening and unfamiliar. Carter writes that the wolf is carnivore incarnate and as cunning as he is ferocious, showing that the disease is not only physical but also psychological, capable of changing behavior and identity [p. __]. The wolfs life is therefore a metaphor for illness, exposing the way society treats the sick as monstrous and dangerous.

The first major way the wolf symbolizes illness is through uncontrolled transformation, which mirrors the sudden and unpredictable onset of physical disease. Carter describes the wolf as grey as famine and as unkind as plague, linking the creature directly to sickness and scarcity [p. __]. This comparison suggests that the wolf is not simply a predator but a walking symptom of disease. The transformation is not a choice, and it is often triggered by external conditionshunger, cold, and deprivation. In the story, wolves are described as starving during winter, their ribs visible and their bodies so little flesh on them [p. __]. This imagery resembles the experience of chronic illness, where the body becomes weak and fragile, and the sufferer feels consumed by their condition. Just as the wolf cannot control his hunger, the sick person cannot control their symptoms, making the werewolf a powerful metaphor for the helplessness of illness.

In addition, the wolf embodies mental illness, especially the experience of a split identity and uncontrollable impulses. Carter writes that the wolf is half-man, half-beast, emphasizing a dual nature that cannot be reconciled [p. __]. This division mirrors the psychological conflict experienced by those with severe mental disorders, who may feel alienated from their own thoughts or actions. The story also emphasizes that the wolfs eyes remain phosphorescent and unchanged even when he transforms [p. __], suggesting that the human self remains trapped within the illness. The wolfs uncontrollable desire is described as a murdering, implying a violent internal force that overrides reason [p. __]. This is similar to how mental illness can lead to impulses and behaviors that feel foreign to the self. Thus, the wolf becomes a symbol of the mind that loses control, turning the self into something feared and misunderstood.

Carter also uses the wolf to symbolize socially stigmatized diseases, especially those associated with sexuality. The wolfs hunger is closely linked to sexual desire, and his bite resembles infection. The narrator warns that the wolf may be more than he seems, hinting at hidden disease or moral corruption [p. __]. The wolfs bite, which can turn a person into a werewolf, resembles the spread of contagious disease. Carter also describes the wolfs howl as an aria of fear made audible, suggesting that the illness is not only physical but also a public spectacle of shame [p. __]. In this way, the werewolf becomes a symbol for sexually transmitted disease, which has historically been associated with shame and punishment. The wolfs presence in the home, biting a woman in her own kitchen, highlights how disease can invade the safest spaces and disrupt domestic life [p. __]. Thus, the wolf reflects societys fear of contamination and moral decay.

The wolfs lifestyle also reflects the isolation and exile that illness creates. Carter notes that the wolf is feared even by the grave-eyed children, who carry knives to protect themselves [p. __]. This illustrates how illness is treated as a threat that must be defended against. The wolf is forced to live outside the village, in the forest, which becomes a symbol of exile. Carter writes that no people are in the forest, and that the trees seem to conspire with the wolves [p. __]. This environment mirrors the loneliness of illness, where the sick are often pushed to the margins of society. The wolfs existence is one of constant danger and fear, reflecting how disease can turn life into a constant struggle for survival. Therefore, the werewolf becomes a symbol of the social isolation imposed on those who are sick.

Finally, Carter portrays the wolf as an unredeemable creature, reflecting the despair often associated with chronic illness. The story suggests that the wolves are trapped in their condition and cannot change it: that ghastly sadness… can never move the heart for not one phrase in it hints at the possibility of redemption [p. __]. This bleak perspective mirrors the experience of chronic or terminal illness, where hope may feel distant or impossible. Even when the wolf seems to accept his fate, Carter notes that his sadness cannot bring grace [p. __]. The wolfs condition is not only physical but spiritual, representing the way illness can strip the self of hope and meaning. Thus, Carters werewolves symbolize the harsh reality of diseasean existence marked by pain, stigma, and the absence of redemption.

submit a detailed outline of your term paper. Your submission must include sections corresponding to the following subheadings:

• Technical Aspects
• Provides necessary medical and scientific information to understand the issue.
• Public Policy
• Describes current and proposed changes in public policy/law.
• Arguments For and Against
• Include a summary of the arguments in favor of and opposed to specific interventions, techniques, or products and a discussion of underlying ethical principles. Discuss the public policy with two additional argumentative paragraphs- one discussing the in favor of and one paragraph discussing the opposing argument
• Conclusion
• Expresses your personal opinion regarding the importance of the topic and the strength of the pro and con arguments.

Use the

to create your outline.

Additionally, you must include:

• Topic Sentences and Paragraph Transitions
• Each section of your outline should include topic sentences and paragraph transitions that tie your significant points together.
• Detail Sufficient to Evaluate your Thinking
• Write complete thoughts.
• Quotes and Paraphrases
• Include from three outside sources, indicated by APA in-text citations. Sources should be less than five years old unless recent research is not available, and at least one reference must be a peer-reviewed article from a professional journal. Do not use Wikipedia or an encyclopedia as they are not considered reliable academic sources and will not be accepted.
• Proper APA Formatting
• Include a Title Page and References. No Abstract is required for this assignment.

Case Study: The Tet Offensive (1968)

The Tet Offensive (January 1968) was a major military campaign launched by North Vietnam and the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War, aimed at surprising South Vietnamese and U.S. forces during the Tet holiday. Despite being a military failure for the communistswho were pushed back from most citiesit had significant psychological and political impacts.

The offensive exposed vulnerabilities in U.S. and South Vietnamese control, especially in urban areas. Although the U.S. regained control, the intense media coverage of the offensive, particularly by CBS’s Walter Cronkite, shattered American confidence and turned public opinion against the war.

Politically, it led to growing anti-war sentiment in the U.S., contributed to President Lyndon B. Johnsons decision not to seek re-election, and accelerated the shift towards de-escalation and peace talks. The Tet Offensive is often viewed as a “victory in defeat” for North Vietnam, showing their resilience and undermining U.S. morale.

Instructions: State your position on the Tet Offensive, whether it was a military defeat or a strategic victory for the North Vietnamese or U.S.A.

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Write your five-paragraph Persuasive Essay on the Case Study. Use your time to develop a deep understanding of your topic to fully explain your stance on the topic. Choose from either one of the two sides to persuade the reader. The persuasive essay is assessed within the following areas and weighted as shown below: Introduction; Body Content; Organization, Structure, and Transition; Evidence Supporting Discussion (reference source); Grammar, Spelling, and Style; Conclusion; and current APA. Ensure you use Times New Roman, 12pt font, double spaced, in MS Word format, using the current APA style, STUDENT PAPER, NO RUNNING HEADS, NO ABSTRACT. Your essay should include four major sections: Title Page, Thesis Statement, Main Body, and References Page. Your paper must be no less than 2 full pages and no more than 5 pages in length not including your title and reference page. Provide a minimum of two references for your reference page.

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The Essay itself should be 2 full pages, one cover page and a reference therefore the paper should be 4 pages in total

For this literary analysis essay, you will write about one of the three stories listed below. Choose the story that you find the most interesting because your interest in the story will make it easier to write your essay. What is the conflict in the story? Identify that conflict, and then, analyze the elements of that conflict in your essay.

You may begin by first creating an APA References page. After you have included all of your sources that you will be citing in your essay and made sure that the format is correct for each citation, you will need to include a short paragraph explanation after each source citation. This paragraph should include three points:

• The first sentence should state what the authors main point is in the source or the section of the source that you are using
• The next 2-4 sentences should include further important information from the source. Each note you write must include a quote with a lead-in and a citation from the source. This is part of your grade for this assignment. This quote should be one that you can use in the outline of your essay, which is your assignment for next week.
• The last 4-6 sentences should explain how you plan to use the source and particular bits of information from it in your essay.
• Use this sample annotated bibliography as a guide

Write two paragraphs (at least) discussing your impressions while reading “Introduction to The Romantic Age” in your Norton Anthology. I will leave the topic(s) you include up to you. Paragraphs should be at least 5-7 sentences in length.