Description: Choose ONE of the following prompts and write a short paper (FIVE PARAGRAP ESSAY) on the topic.
Paper should have a thesis and make a clear, concise argument and, if relevant, back up that
argument with evidence gathered from scholarly articles/papers (do not use Wikipedia!). Do
not just summarize the articles you have read; use them as sources for supporting your own
argument.
TOPIC 1:
The far right has often targeted Blacks, Jews and Muslims (sometimes simultaneously) in
part by projecting onto them certain gendered and sexual attributes. Why? To what extent do
you think racism (broadly defined to include anti-Semitism and Islamophobia) is intertwined
with misogyny and homophobia?
TOPIC 2:
Stakeholder theory states that any firm and its managers have an obligation to advance and
protect the interests of its stakeholders. Locate and summarize NO MORE THAN TWO
arguments for stakeholder theory. Do these arguments succeed? Assess the plausibility of
these arguments by raising or defending them against at least one objection.
Your paper should demonstrate your abilities to:
– Find, summarize, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize appropriate sources;
– Integrate evidence in your writing in a way that complicates (develops,
refines, extends, refutes, and deepens) your ideas;
– Produce research-based writing in formats appropriate to the context,
purpose, genre, and audience.
Please Note
All body paragraphs MUST contain topic sentence,supporting evidence, and close with a sentence that acts as a link to the next paragraph’s main idea; only one concept is discussed per paragraph.
Please note:
• Use MLA Manuscript Format and Referencing Style.
• Cite at least 5 sources and include a Works Cited Page.
Nuts and Bolts:
• Typed, double-spaced, 1″ margins.
• Size 12, Times New Roman Font
• 700-800 words I
Good Luck!
Sample Paper To Guide You
Enjoying Your Camping Trip
Each year, thousands of people throughout the United States choose to spend their vacations camping in the great outdoors. Depending on an individual’s sense of adventure, there are various types of camping to choose from, including log cabin camping, recreational vehicle camping, and tent camping. Of these, tent camping involves “roughing it” the most, and with proper planning the experience can be gratifying. Even with the best planning, however, tent camping can be an extremely frustrating experience due to uncontrolled factors such as bad weather, wildlife encounters, and equipment failures.
Nothing can dampen the excited anticipation of camping more than a dark, rainy day. Even the most adventurous campers can lose some of their enthusiasm on the drive to the campsite if the skies are dreary and damp. After reaching their destination, campers must then “set up camp” in the downpour. This includes keeping the inside of the tent dry and free from mud, getting the sleeping bags situated dryly, and protecting food from the downpour. If the sleeping bags happen to get wet, the cold also becomes a major factor. A sleeping bag usually provides warmth on a camping trip; a wet sleeping bag provides none. Combining wind with rain can cause frigid temperatures, causing any outside activities to be delayed. Even inside the tent problems may arise due to heavy winds. More than a few campers have had their tents blown down because of the wind, which once again begins the frustrating task of “setting up camp” in the downpour. It is wise to check the weather forecast before embarking on camping trips; however, mother nature is often unpredictable and there is no guarantee bad weather will be eluded.
Another problem likely to be faced during a camping trip is run-ins with wildlife, which can range from mildly annoying to dangerous. Minor inconveniences include mosquitoes and ants. The swarming of mosquitoes can literally drive annoyed campers indoors. If an effective repellant is not used, the camper can spend an interminable night scratching, which will only worsen the itch. Ants do not usually attack campers, but keeping them out of the food can be quite an inconvenience. Extreme care must be taken not to leave food out before or after meals. If food is stored inside the tent, the tent must never be left open. In addition to swarming the food, ants inside a tent can crawl into sleeping bags and clothing. Although these insects cause minor discomfort, some wildlife encounters are potentially dangerous. There are many poisonous snakes in the United States, such as the water moccasin and the diamond-back rattlesnake. When hiking in the woods, the camper must be careful where he steps. Also, the tent must never be left open. Snakes, searching for either shade from the sun or shelter from the rain, can enter a tent. An encounter between an unwary camper and a surprised snake can prove to be fatal. Run-ins can range from unpleasant to dangerous, but the camper must realize that they are sometimes inevitable.
Perhaps the least serious camping troubles are equipment failures; these troubles often plague families camping for the first time. They arrive at the campsite at night and haphazardly set up their nine-person tent. They then settle down for a peaceful night’s rest. Sometime during the night the family is awakened by a huge crash. The tent has fallen down. Sleepily, they awake and proceed to set up the tent in the rain. In the morning, everyone emerges from the tent, except for two. Their sleeping bag zippers have gotten caught. Finally, after fifteen minutes of struggling, they free themselves, only to realize another problem. Each family member’s sleeping bag has been touching the sides of the tent. A tent is only waterproof if the sides are not touched. The sleeping bags and clothing are all drenched. Totally disillusioned with the “vacation,” the frustrated family packs up immediately and drives home. Equipment failures may not seem very serious, but after campers encounter bad weather and annoying pests or wild animals, these failures can end any remaining hope for a peaceful vacation.
These three types of camping troubles can strike campers almost anywhere. Until some brilliant scientist invents a weather machine to control bad weather or a kind of wildlife repellant, unlucky campers will continue to shake their fists in frustration. More than likely, equipment will continue to malfunction. Even so, camping continues to be a favorite pastime of people all across the United States. If you want camping to be a happy experience for you, learn to laugh at leaky tents, bad weather, and bugs, or you will find yourself frustrated and unhappy.