Monotheism: Judaism,Christianity, Islam

Choose a topic from your reading (Chapters 1-8). Your topic should be complex but accessible enough to be researched from a variety of sources, and narrow enough to allow you to write effectively about it in the intended length of the assignment. The paper should synthesize your research, not only should you locate information that supports your thesis, but also examine and write your reactions to any opposing ideas.

Students can use their textbook but you must also use at least three additional external sources in your paper and use the MLA in-text citation model when referencing or using your sources. Your sources could include a book, an academic journal, a blog, or a social media site. Also, your sources should be credible. Please review the following link regarding evaluating the credibility of sources: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/conducting_research/evaluating_sources_of_information/index.html. Therefore, the Works Cited Page of your paper should contain no fewer than three sources.

Writing Instructions: One three-five-page paper, MLA Formatted (1500 words maximum). The paper should be double-spaced, with proper MLA formatting including In-text citation, Works Cited Page, and title.

Your Criteria:

A: Accessible: You are able to quickly find source information about your topic.
B: Complex: An understanding of the topic requires utilization of your analytical skills.
C. Synthesize: What are my supporting ideas but opposing opinions

For example:
A. Accessible: Greek gods (Greek Mythology, inspired by readings on chapter 3)
B. Complex: How does Greek Mythology affect 21st America.
C. Synthesize: Greek Mythology plays a major role in the US economy i.e. through the comic book genre and accompanying movies, and through business marketing concepts such as Nike, etc. but some would argue that it has less do with Greek Mythology and more to do with modern marketing and technological innovation.

Tentative Thesis: Greek Mythology continues to impact diverse sectors of the United States economy, specifically through movies, inspiration of marketing concepts and the proliferation of religious pluralism, with minor or insignificant impact from the current technological innovations of the 21sat century.

*Minimum 3 citations!

Dress code

As you learned in this unit, a Rogerian argument is one that presents two sides of a debate and argues for a solution that will satisfy both sides. Given two articles presenting opposing sides of an issue (mandatory uniforms in schools), construct your own 2-3 page Rogerian argument essay in which you attempt to arrive at a workable solution or “middle ground.”

Source 1: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED471528.pdf

Source 2: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1076463.pdf

Design Panel with Campfire Sessions

350 words altogether maximum.

Write content for a newsletter according to the newsletter format that I have sent. It should be consisting of catchy, eye-level words and be creative. I have already completed the first part of the task that should give you an idea.

Make sure to write fun, clear, and catchy content! It is not an academic paper.
I have sent you an amazing example. Make sure to not repeat the words and the expressions that I have used. Resume writing in the blank part of the document.

Week 5 Discussion Graduate Writing II

Discussion: Lead-Out
The lead-out is where you conclude the paragraph and its corresponding argument. It also provides an opportunity to emphasize your unique voice as a scholar. To generate the lead-out, writers ask themselves questions such as What is the lasting impression I want this paragraph to have? Ultimately, what is this paragraphs argument about? What is the overall significance of the idea presented?

In this Discussion, you complete your academic argument by writing a lead-out.

By Day 4
Post your initial 1- to 2-paragraph response that addresses the following:

Add a lead-out sentence to the existing paragraph you have developed of main idea, evidence, and analysis.
Additionally, reflect on the process of writing the lead-out. Pose any questions and/or explain challenges that came up during the process.
By Day 6
Respond to at least two colleagues by doing one of the following:

Give feedback on their lead-out
Consider: Does the lead-out match the main idea sentence? Does the lead-out logically and smoothly follow the evidence and analysis? Do you feel a sense of closure after reading it?
Share insights on writing the lead-out
Address one of the questions or challenges your colleague posed, based on your experience or knowledge
Note: Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Submission and Grading Information
Grading Criteria
To access your rubric:

Week 5 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 4 and Respond by Day 6