Using the plans you outlined in last week’s Profile Process
Piece assignment, you are now ready to compose the Profile essay. Be sure to
read this week’s lecture and Chapter 5 in your text for more information about
writing profiles, keeping these key components in mind:
The best topics and angles are those that are interesting to the
writer. Be sure to choose a subject that is fascinating to you and that you’d
like to learn more about. Also consider that your chosen subject and the angle
you choose should be of interest to your audience. Outside research is not
required for this essay and is discouraged. If there has been published
information regarding your subject that will help add insight to your essay, please
include it; however, all research you do must be documented in APA style (for
in-text citations and a Reference page). Be sure to check with your professor
if you have questions about integrating research. The grading rubric for this
essay is available in Doc Sharing.
Please be sure to review the tutorial on formatting an APA paper
and title page.
This week, you will be working on the Rhetorical Analysis by
starting to draft and organize your ideas. You will submit a Rhetorical
Analysis Planning Sheet this week to the Dropbox for your professor to grade.
The purpose of this assignment is to begin collecting information and putting
it in writing as you prepare for the 3- to 4-page final Rhetorical Analysis you
will submit in Week 4.
First, read this week's lesson and begin Chapter 8 in your text.
Then go to the search engine of your choice and search for a print
advertisement to use as the subject of your Rhetorical Analysis. You will need
to provide a URL for your chosen ad, so be sure it is available online. Your
chosen ad can be current or vintage. If you would like to analyze an ad from a
different time period, type the phrase "vintage ads" into your
browser.
Choose an ad that you can analyze based on its rhetorical
appeals (reasoning, character, and emotion), and be sure the ad you choose is
intriguing to you. Please make sure that your chosen ad is appropriate for
classroom use and the workplace.
Locate the file “Week 3 Rhetorical Analysis Planning Sheet
template” in Doc Sharing. Use this template and follow the format provided to
create your planning sheet this week. You’ll need to identify and describe the
ad, draft a thesis, identify the use of rhetorical appeals, and draft a conclusion.
At the end of your extended draft outline, copy and paste the
URL or website address for your ad (it will begin with http://) so that your
readers can also view the ad.
1. identify
an advertisement, current or vintage, that’s appropriate for a college-level
audience;
2. include
a draft of the introduction and conclusion (minimum of one paragraph each);
3. include
a tentative thesis statement at the end of the introduction;
4. include
details to establish the visual description and context of the ad;
5. identify
the various ways rhetorical appeals are used; and
6. be
typed and submitted as a Microsoft Word 2010 document (.docx) using 12-point
font.
Be sure to review the Week 3 Rhetorical Analysis Planning Sheet
Rubric in Doc Sharing.
Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page.
For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read thesestep-by-step
instructions.
See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments &
Exams" for due date information.
Devry ENGL112 Week 4 Assignment
The Rhetorical Analysis Final Essay
This week, you will use the drafting and planning work from the
Week 3 Extended Draft Outline to write the final three- to four-page Rhetorical
Analysis essay. Draw upon last week’s assignment, the lecture, and textbook
reading to help you understand and meet the requirements for the Rhetorical
Analysis. Other than finding your chosen ad online, no outside research is
required for this essay. Although outside research is discouraged, you may
incorporate research if it has a clear purpose in the essay. Any research used
must be formatted in APA style through in-text citations and the end References
page. It is best to check with your professor if you are considering using
research.
At the end of your Rhetorical Analysis Essay, copy and paste the
URL or website address for your ad (it will begin with http://) so that your
readers also can view the ad.
Successful assignments will:
be focused on analyzing an advertisement, current or vintage,
that’s appropriate for a college-level audience;
include a thesis statement at the end of the introduction that
conveys the overall effectiveness of the chosen ad;
include details to establish the visual description and context
of the ad;
identify the various ways rhetorical appeals are used;
be typed and submitted as a Microsoft Word 2010 document
(.docx), with 12-point font and APA formatting for margins, title page, running
heads, and page numbers (Please be sure to review the tutorial on formatting an
APA paper and title page.);
Transcript
be three to four double-spaced pages, not including the title
page; and
be submitted to the Week 4 Dropbox for grading.
Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of
this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step
instructions.
See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments &
Exams" for due date information.
Plagiarism Tutorial
Click on the link above to view the tutorial.
APA Reference Materials
APA Guidelines for Citing Sources
This tutorial is a resource for citing references using the
current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association. Highlights include purposes of citing, guidelines and examples of
how to cite sources in text and at the end of a paper, and how to format a
reference list or an entire paper.
Transcript
APA Handbook
This handbook is a resource for citing references using the
current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association. Highlights include APA websites, practice exercises, ways to avoid
plagiarism, and guidelines and examples for how to use sources, cite sources in
TDA posts, cite in the text and at the end of a paper, edit citations, and
format a reference list or an entire paper.
American Psychological Association (APA) Style Website
This website provides answers to frequently asked questions and
lists APA manuals, style guides, and software available for sale. Purchase is
optional. Two good references are Concise Rules of APA Style and the current
edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Devry ENGL112 Week 5 Assignment
Topic Proposal and Summary
Your assignment this week asks you to choose your Commentary
topic, issue, and angle, and to begin understanding how your own position fits
into the larger conversation. To accomplish this overall goal, you’ll need to
begin by reviewing viable topics, listening to the conversations surrounding
them, and ultimately determining which topic is most fitting for the assignment
needs. You’ll then summarize the main ideas within your topic, including the
perspectives of others within the conversation. To complete this week’s
assignment, please find the Week 5 Topic Proposal and Summary in Doc Sharing.
Download it for use in recording your responses in paragraph format. Be sure to
check Doc Sharing for the Week 5 Assignment Rubric as well.
You may want to visit the Course Resources page under the Course
Home to visit the Pros & Cons of Controversial Issues site. It can help you
with topic selection. It also provides different perspectives on topics. A link
to the DeVry Library is also in the Course Resources page under the Course
Home.
Once you have completed the Topic Proposal and Summary, submit
it to the Week 5 Dropbox for grading. Be sure to meet the following
requirements.
Use the Week 5 Topic Proposal and Summary document to complete
this assignment.
Write in complete sentences and paragraphs, using correct
spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Use the APA resources below and Chapter 28 in your text to
document your sources in APA format as full references.
Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of
this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step
instructions.
See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments &
Exams" for due date information.
Plagiarism Tutorial
Click on the link above to view the tutorial.
APA Reference Materials
APA Guidelines for Citing Sources
This tutorial is a resource for citing references using the
current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association. Highlights include purposes of citing, guidelines and examples of
how to cite sources in text and at the end of a paper, and how to format a
reference list or an entire paper.
Transcript
APA Handbook
This handbook is a resource for citing references using the
current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association. Highlights include APA websites, practice exercises, ways to avoid
plagiarism, and guidelines and examples for how to use sources, cite sources in
TDA posts, cite in the text and at the end of a paper, edit citations, and
format a reference list or an entire paper.
American Psychological Association (APA) Style Website
This website provides answers to frequently asked questions and
lists APA manuals, style guides, and software available for sale. Purchase is
optional. Two good references are Concise Rules of APA Style and the current
edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Devry ENGL112 Week 6 Assignment
The Commentary Rough Draft
The first three pages of your Commentary rough draft are due
this week. This week’s draft should include the following.
An introduction that catches reader’s attention, provides an
overview of the topic, and presents a new or unique angle on a current event
A thesis that transitions from the introduction to the body and
clearly provides the writer’s position on the topic; the thesis should be
debatable, meaning others may disagree or have a different perspective
Discussion of background and other perspectives within the
larger conversation, represented through integration of research
Body paragraphs that explain, support, and answer the promise of
the thesis statement
Effective use of author tags, direct quotes, summary, and
paraphrases
Proper APA style for in-text citation and an end References page
Additional Requirements
Three complete body pages (double-spaced), plus title page and
reference page
Essay typed and submitted as a Microsoft Word 2010 document
(.docx), with 12-point font and APA formatting for margins, title page, running
heads, and page numbers; please be sure to review the formatting in the APA
paper and title page tutorial
Integration of a minimum of two credible sources
Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of
this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step
instructions.
See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments &
Exams" for due date information.
Plagiarism Tutorial
Click on the link above to view the tutorial.
APA Reference Materials
APA Guidelines for Citing Sources
This tutorial is a resource for citing references using the
current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association. Highlights include purposes of citing, guidelines and examples of
how to cite sources in text and at the end of a paper, and how to format a
reference list or an entire paper.
Transcript
APA Handbook
This handbook is a resource for citing references using the
current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Highlights include APA websites, practice exercises, ways to avoid plagiarism,
and guidelines and examples for how to use sources, cite sources in TDA posts,
cite in the text and at the end of a paper, edit citations, and format a
reference list or an entire paper.
American Psychological Association (APA) Style Website
This website provides answers to frequently asked questions and
lists APA manuals, style guides, and software available for sale. Purchase is
optional. Two good references are Concise Rules of APA Style and the current
edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Course Project
Starting the drafting process this week will not only give you a
head start on writing, but it will allow you to receive professor feedback
before the final part is due next week. Additionally, peer review will be
conducted in class next week, so you will also have feedback from peers to
guide you through the revision process. As you start drafting, remember that
the final Commentary essay (due in Week 7) must include the following
requirements.
Five full body pages, plus an APA title page and a References
page, written in Microsoft Word 2010 (.docx)
APA formatting for font, margins, spacing, running heads, page
numbers, and in-text citations
A minimum of three academic sources
A unique angle that takes a set position on a topic currently in
the news
Devry ENGL112 Week 7 Assignment
Week 7
The Final Commentary Essay
Drawing on the Week 5 Topic Selection Prewriting activity and
last week’s draft, you are now required to submit your final, polished
Commentary essay. Be sure to review this week’s lecture for tips to guide you
through the revision process and for a checklist of assignment requirements.
Also review the Week 7 Final Commentary Rubric in Doc Sharing for additional
guidance.
The Final Commentary essay should include:
- five
full body pages, plus an APA title page and references page, written in
Microsoft Word 2010 (.docx);
- APA-formatted
in-text citations;
- a
minimum of three credible sources;
- a
personal angle that takes a set position on a topic that is currently in
the news; and
- 12-point
font and APA-formatting for margins, title page, running heads, and page
numbers. (Please be sure to review the tutorial on formatting an APA paper
and title page.)
Devry ENGL112 Week 8 Assignment
week 8
The Commentary Reflection and Postscript
We began this class by thinking about the different intentions
we have in conveying meaning through our written messages. You’ve been pushed
throughout this session to use writing as a means of exploring the world around
you and as a convoy for making new meaning and helping to frame your point of
view. The hard work of drafting, researching, and revising is behind you. Now
it’s time to reflect on all that you have learned and the ways in which you
have grown as a writer.
In a brief reflective postscript, please answer the following
questions as they relate to your writing process throughout the Commentary
essay:
- What
new insights have you gained on your Commentary topic throughout the
process of drafting, researching, and revising? Did your point of view
change at all? If so, how or why?
- You
began to conduct and incorporate academic research during the writing and
planning of your Commentary essay. How well-prepared do you feel about
conducting academic research? Please elaborate on your response.
- How
might you contribute to the public conversation about your Commentary
topic now that you have invested so much time writing and researching
about it? Are there any public forums or conversations to which you might
contribute your writing or ideas?
- Did
you incorporate changes into your final essay based on your peers’
feedback? If so, please describe the types of changes you made and why you
made them. If you did not incorporate changes, please explain why.
- Did
reviewing the work of your classmates help you to understand other points
of view? Please explain how or why.
- Did
reviewing the work of your classmates provide you with additional writing
strategies? Please explain how or why.
Assignment Requirements
- Reply
to each question above with at least one full paragraph, making your full
postscript approximately 2 pages.
- Because
this assignment asks you to reflect on personal experiences, you do not
need to incorporate research or an APA title page.
- Postscripts
should be written in first person.
- The
post-script should be typed and submitted as a Microsoft Word 2010
document (.docx), with 12-point font and double spacing.
- Please
note that Week 8 closes on Saturday at 11:59 pm MT. The Postscript
assignment must be submitted by this date.
Please be sure to review the rubric for this week’s assignment
in Doc Sharing.
See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments &
Exams" for due date information.
