For Essay, choose two writers featured in our English 102, research their work, and explore the following questions:Do you see evidence for biographical influences in each writer's work? That is, does the work seem to be based on or informed by lived experience? If so, how? Is the writer trying to entertain or to educate? If you think the writer does both, how does the writer use entertainment to educate? How does each writer anticipate and work with the communicative needs and expectations of his or her audiences to achieve that purpose? For this question, you will need to find out when and how the work was first published or performed, and what else was going on at the time. How is each author's purpose reflected in his or her work? Explore possibilities like the set-up, the protagonists and antagonists, the tone, or any other feature of that reveals the work's themes. To complete this assignment, you must conduct some additional research and make use of at least four new references, material that has not already been assigned as course readings. In addition, you must also integrate some ideas from literary criticism. You can use ideas from one source in Module 5 or from Chapter 3 in Literature for Critical Reflection, “Writing about Literature: An Overview”.

Students are to provide annotations for five primary sources and five secondary sources that will then be used in the final project. Sources should be directly related to the final project’s topic. Annotations should be a paragraph (about 100 words).For secondary sources, students should use high-quality scholarly sources, especially scholarly monographs or articles published in peer-reviewed academic journals. Students should avoid using the textbook, encyclopedia articles, or anonymously authored websites. ALL secondary sources, regardless of format (video, websites, articles, etc.) should be credible and authored by experts and professionals in their field of study geared towards an academic or higher education audience.The bibliography should NOT include encyclopedias, textbooks, or websites and videos geared towards K-12 or authored (created and published) by unvetted, non-credible sources. For questions on this please watch the video by Dr. Campbell or ask your instructor.For primary sources, students should be looking for documents that were originally written during the time period they are trying to study. While architectural or archaeological remains certainly do qualify as primary sources which can be used by scholars to reconstruct the past, they are problematic for an assignment like this. Written documents from the past should be your focus!What is an Annotated Bibliography?An annotated bibliography is an organized list of sources (like a reference list). It differs from a straightforward bibliography in that each reference is followed by a paragraph length annotation, about 100 words in length.What is the purpose of an Annotated Bibliography?Provide a literature review on a particular subjectHelp to formulate a thesis on a subjectDemonstrate the research you have performed on a particular subjectProvide examples of major sources of information available on a topicDescribe items that other researchers may find of interest on a topicWhat am I required to include in my Annotated Bibliography?For Primary Sources:Bibliographic information according to Chicago style.The name and background of the author, if known.The date the document was originally written, if known.The author’s purpose in writing the document and its historical context.Any bias displayed by the author.The significance of the document (i.e., why should anybody in the present care?).For Secondary Sources:Bibliographic information according to Chicago style.The name and scholarly background of the author (education, publications, university appointments, etc.)The author’s main argument (note, this is not the same thing as a simple description of the subject matter-- what is the author trying to say about this subject?).The specific types of evidence used to support the author’s main argument (are they primary sources? Scholarly secondary works?)How successful/convincing is the author’s argument?What are some examples of an Annotated Bibliography?Here are some helpful resources that include examples of an Annotated Bibliography:Purdue University OWL: Annotated Bibliography ExamplesChicago Style AnnotationsWhat is an Annotated Bibliography?How to Write an Annotated Bibliography in Turabian/Chicago StyleUseful websites for finding primary sources online:World History SourcesPerseus Digital LibraryAncient History SourcebookMedieval History SourcebookWomen's History SourcebookDiotima (Women's History Sources)The Avalon ProjectWorld Digital Library

Trend Analysis[WLO: 3] [CLO: 4]Prior to completing this assignment read Chapter 8 in Kezar (2013).Instructions: To complete this assignment, you will need to do the following:Part 1: Trend Analysis ModelsUse the ProQuest database and research two or three models for trend analysis in education or business.Provide the APA citation for each source you locate.For each trend analysis model, provide a detailed description of the model.For each trend analysis model, provide an example of when the model would be used.Part 2: Model ComparisonCompare and contrast the various models. Question you may consider, but are not limited to include:What similarities and difference exist between the models?What are the pros and cons to each model?When might you use one model of the others?Decide which model(s) you like the best, citing the various reasons for your decision.In addition, your assignment must:Be approximately 1800 words in length, not including title or reference pages.Use at least two scholarly and/or credible sources to support any claims, assertions, or conclusions.Consult Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.). This table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor.Provide references for all quoted, paraphrased, and summarized information from scholarly and/or credible sources both in-text and in an APA references list.Consult the Writing Center’s In-Text Citation Guide (Links to an external site.) and website information about creating an APA Reference List (Links to an external site.) if needed.Display attention to comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, including spelling and grammar.Before you submit the assignment, use Grammarly, review all issues identified by Grammarly, and revise your work accordingly. If needed, review The Grammarly Guide: How to Set Up & Use Grammarly (Links to an external site.) tutorial.Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.