You will submit a five- to seven-page (1,250 to 1,800 word) well-structured essay that is formatted in proper APA style. This final draft assignment must integrate prior feedback and show effective improvement from the prior rough draft assignment. Your essay is expected to be the product of a complete and thorough writing process.The argument presented in your essay must be sound, valid, and based upon evidence from at least eight credible sources—at least five of which must be scholarly. (Review the Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table for more information about appropriate sources). Information and evidence must be integrated properly, cited accurately, and used with integrity. The essay must be appropriate for an academic audience. In this assignment, you will show that you have achieved all course learning outcomes:Interpret information through close and critical reading.Demonstrate effective use of the writing process.Employ effective academic tone, style, mechanics, and citation method.Integrate relevant source material effectively and ethically.Support a position appropriate to the rhetorical situation.Please make sure to take note of teacher's comments and classmate's comments as well, and utilize some quotes listed on research notebook file.

Choose ONE of these topics, if you see it as your strength. Defend or Refute ONE of the following statements:The Industrial Revolution's primary effect was the economic boom and general increase of wealth created by the automation of labor.The primary motivation for European powers (and others) to engage in imperialism in the 19th century was nationalistic pride.World War I, despite causing fewer casualties, was more impactful to the course of human history than was World War II.The Cold War was a purely ideological battle between Capitalists and Communists.Under 750 words!!!You are allowed to use any resources as you construct your answer, including the textbook, lecture videos, discussion board posts, DBQs. DO NOT using websites.The format is the: defend or refute. Use the "Defend or Refute Guide.pdf" document for assistance in constructing your essay and your thesis statement. (This is the structure, or the format of my paper).

Option 1: The Most Wanted Paintings on the Web Research Vitaly Komar and Alexander Melamid's groundbreaking series, "People's Choice,” from 1994Review all related background information (“Introduction”) on the following website:Komar & Melamid, "The Most Wanted Paintings" (Links to an external site.)Pay special attention to the scope and goals of the project. View “The Paintings” and “Survey Results,”.Read through the various “Letters to Komar & Melamid” (along the left, in red).Write a three (3) paragraph minimum response addressing the following questions and post your statement to the Discussion Board on our Blackboard site; then reply to two classmate's postings.What are your impressions of Komar & Melamid's “survey” and their findings?How does America’s taste differ from that of other countries? How are they similar?Do Komar & Melamid's findings align with your own tastes and preferences in art?Do you see any problems with their approach or methods?