English 124The Thin Blue LinePaper #2Length:5-7 double-spaced, typewritten pagesValue:200 pointsFirst part of the paper, the rhetorical analysis, due: Thursday, Nov. 5thSecond part of the paper, “The Postmodern Challenge,” due: Tuesday, Nov. 10thFinal draft due:Thursday, November 19thThe purpose of this paper is to analyze and explain how visual rhetoric works in a documentary film, especially to shape viewers’ responses to the film and the filmmaker’s argument. A secondary purpose is to understand the role of film criticism to involve viewers in a process of reflection and reconsideration of their cinematic experience.WRITING TASKAfter careful consideration of Errol Morris’s documentary The Thin Blue Line, and a thorough reading of Richard Sherwin’s “The Postmodern Challenge:A Case Study,” write a paper that 1.) analyzes and explains how Morris rhetorically constructs his film in an attempt to persuade his audience and 2.) defines Sherwin’s postmodern challenge and explains how it complicates Morris’s argument.Part 1:In order to write this paper, you will first need to isolate particular rhetorical strategies that Morris employs and explain how he attempts to shape the audience’s thinking and attitudes.Specifically, identify what Morris does to encourage the audience’s distrust of the criminal justice system, David Harris, and the eyewitnesses, and to elicit their sympathies for Randall Adams.Identify at least three of Morris’s strategies, explain how they work in particular instances in the film, and explain the desired effects on his viewers.Part 2:After the rhetorical analysis of Morris’s cinematic strategies, you should then transition to Richard Sherwin’s The Postmodern Challenge, explaining how it complicates viewers’ understanding of the film.What non-linear, acausal narratives does Sherwin identify that complicate the case supporting Adams’s innocence, and why are they abandoned by the end of the film?Why, according to Sherwin, do viewers disregard the non-linear, acausal narratives?In other words, what expectations do viewers bring to criminal and courtroom narratives, and how do their expectations limit their ability to perceive and judge reality?Evaluative Criteria:Do you thoroughly and thoughtfully analyze and explain how Morris uses his film to construct an argument?Do you isolate particular rhetorical strategies and explain Morris’s attempts to influence the audience’s thinking about the Randall Adams case?Do you smoothly transition to Richard Sherwin’s “The Postmodern Challenge,” accurately define the postmodern challenge, and thoroughly explain how it complicates Morris’s narrative?Have you chosen a structure for your ideas that will convince an audience of your argument most effectively?Do you lead the reader carefully from one idea to the next?Are your paragraphs fully developed and cohesive?Sources:Do you incorporate examples from the film and quotations/paraphrasing from Sherwin successfully into the essay?Do you strike an effective balance between their ideas and your own, moving smoothly between the two?Mechanics?Is your writing free of mechanical and grammatical errors that might interfere with a reader’s understanding?Do you cite sources according to proper MLA conventions? This is the link to the first part of the movie https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3h2rf6This is the second link for the second part https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3h2rbcI upload it the article where you also have to read to do the essay

The Final Project is a Learning Outcomes Project. You will be asked to create a proposal that could be submitted to the leadership about how to handle the school mergers. This proposal is the Final Project and Learning Outcomes Project.Complete the proposal using the following guidelines.Learning Outcomes Project Guidelinestemplate for the paper is attatchedFor your proposal, include the following information:Title Page: Learning Outcomes Project: School Merger ProposalAbstract (maximum of 120 words): The abstract should summarize the major points of your proposal and the intended outcome including ideas for involving all stakeholders and ways to address the needs of a diverse population of students.Body (8–10 pages total; excluding title and reference pages):Introduction: As you create this Final Project, you are to assume the role of the superintendent of Grand City School District. As you craft the proposal, create it through the viewpoint and perspective as though you were proposing this to the district. This should include your goals and objectives of the proposal as well as with whom you would collaborate (e.g., administrators, stakeholders, students) to ensure a successful merger. Include an explanation of your leadership role in addressing the challenges of this merger and how you would respect the diversity of all students. Explain how your professional disposition will aid you in this situation.ContentExplain how you merge the culture of the two schools while keeping a positive learning experience taking into consideration similarities and differences between the two schools. What theory or research supports your communication style regarding diversity to foster inquiry, collaboration, and interaction in learning within the context of the merger? How can effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication foster inquiry, collaboration, and interaction in learning to make the merger successful?Explain how you create a learning environment for a diverse school population that encourages social interaction, active learning, and intrinsic motivation when two schools merge.Explain and provide a rationale for the strategies you would implement to merge the faculty, community, and students into one school.Describe challenges that might arise and explain how you would collaborate with others to address those challenges. Explain how you might adapt your leadership style to accommodate the variety of diverse stakeholders in the merging of these two schools.Explain how you might ensure cultural competence, collaboration, and use of resources to ensure the proposal to merge is successful (disposition, diversity, and technology as a means of communication).Explain how you will display moral and ethical behavior in this scenario and how your display enhances effective collaboration.Explain how you might integrate Fullan’s model in your proposal, and use evidence of best practices supported by current research to support the use of Fullan’s model.As the Superintendent merging two schools:Explain the importance of leadership in the area of technology, keeping in mind the continuous evolution of knowledge and the tools used to learn and how that might impact the merger.Describe the challenges you might encounter related to technology.Explain how you would support the diverse technology needs of students, teachers, families, and other stakeholders.Reflective Summary (1-2 pages):Explain what you believe to be the most important knowledge, skills, and dispositions in your professional practice as a leader in education. Focus on the collaborative facilitation skills, professional dispositions, diversity proficiencies, and technology proficiencies you needed as you assumed the role of the superintendent of Grand City School District in your School Merger Proposal.Given the knowledge, skills, and dispositions you identified above, explain areas you would need to improve to successfully achieve the merger of these two schools. Propose specific actions you might take to develop professionally in these areas.Reference Page: All resources must be within the last 5 years with exception to seminal course materials.

Section 11.2 Discussion: Where I'm From poem and recordingNo unread replies.No replies.PurposeBy completing the following assignment, you will introduce yourselves to your peers and your instructor in order to create a learning community. During this course, you will be writing papers that will be read by members of the class. If you know more about your audience, it will be easier to write for that audience. Instructions1. Read and Listen to "Where I'm From" by George Ella Lyon.Youtube video of poem reading (Links to an external site.)Where I'm From by George Ella Lyon (1993)I am from clothespins,from Clorox and carbon-tetrachloride.I am from the dirt under the back porch.(Black, glisteningit tasted like beets.)I am from the forsythia bush,the Dutch elmwhose long gone limbs I rememberas if they were my own.I am from fudge and eyeglasses,from Imogene and Alafair.I'm from the know- it-allsand the pass- it-ons,from perk up and pipe down.I'm from He restoreth my soulwith cottonball lamband ten verses I can say myself.I'm from Artemus and Billie's Branch,fried corn and strong coffee.From the finger my grandfather lostto the augerthe eye my father shut to keep his sight.Under my bed was a dress boxspilling old pictures.a sift of lost facesto drift beneath my dreams.I am from those moments --snapped before I budded --leaf- fall from the family tree. 2. BrainstormList specific details related to your life. The key is to make this exercise as specific and personal as possible. Use nicknames or words that only you or your family use. Use items and places that are specific to your life, memories, and experiences. Don't worry about readers not knowing what you're talking about. This is own your personal poem. When you put it all together, you will see that it conveys a deep sense about you. Some details you might consider are:Parents and relativesFood and mealsFamily games or activitiesSongsChildren's stories, books, or poetry you still rememberFamily sayings that were often repeatedGreat advice you received from older family membersOrdinary household itemsTraditions or family traitsReligious experiences or symbolsAccidents or traumatic experiencesJoys and losses3. Write your own "Where I'm From" poemOpen a Google Doc or other software. Using the list you created, write your own “Where I’m From” poem. Don’t worry about naming a specific place – follow the poem’s spirit of giving a sense of place through personal details. Use as many of the items on your list as you like. Don’t worry about form or structure. Write your poem however you like.Click on this link to see two sample Where I'm From student poems (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)4. Post your poem Copy and paste your poem into the discussion by clicking on "Reply" below. Insert a picture of yourself or a picture of something that reflects your poem.5. Record YourselfUse the Studio tool in Canvas to record yourself reading your poem, either as an video file or an audio file. Post your recording with your written poem in the discussion. Here are instructions (Links to an external site.) of how to create a Studio recording.You can record on your computer using your webcam and microphone, or headphones. You can also record on your cell phone using the Canvas Student App (Links to an external site.) 6. Read and replyRead, watch, and/or listen to your classmates' poems and respond to at least two of your peers, commenting on what struck you the most.Section 21.3 Discussion: How to Succeed in Eng 112 -- Your Comments and Peer RepliesNo unread replies.No replies.PurposeThe purpose of this discussion is to plan now how to succeed in this course, taking into account time management, procrastination, plagiarism, and your writing process. We will also continue to get to know each other by sharing ideas and motivating each other to succeed in this learning community. InstructionsPrepareMost of these materials are found in Module 1 Learning Materials. Please consider these questions as you are preparing your comments for Discussion 1.3. Where appropriate, we link back out to materials to make preparing for 1.3 Discussion easier.Time Management: Plan your schedule including work hours, class time, study time, reading and writing time. How will you schedule your time to succeed in this and all of your classes this semester? Plan 6-10 hours per week on this class alone. Procrastination: Watch this Ted Talk by Tim Urban on procrastination (Links to an external site.), instant gratification, and its affects, not just in your college courses but with your long-term goals. How does this information motivate you to combat procrastination?Plagiarism: Read the website called The Thirteen Types of Plagiarism (Links to an external site.). Think about each type of plagiarism and whether or not you have committed that type in the past. How will you avoid plagiarism in this course based your understanding of each of these types? Process: Read Betty Flowers article, Madman, Architect, Carpenter, Judge (Links to an external site.) How will you experiment with your writing process this semester? Will you separate madman and judge to stop "writer's block"?WriteWrite four paragraphs (about 100 words each for a total of 400 words) one on each of these four topics: Time Management, Procrastination, Plagiarism, and Process. Explain how you will use what you have learned to succeed in this course.Post Your CommentsPost your paragraphs by clicking on "Reply" below. Peer RepliesReply to two of your peers. Write about their goals and how they are similar to your own. Encourage your peers to succeed in the course with ideas of how you will motivate each other. Each reply should be at least 100 words. GradingYour initial post is worth 40 points and you will be graded on how well you incorporate the ideas from the readings and videos. You will also be graded on your ability to identify practical goals in each area. Your peer replies are worth 5 points each for a total of 50 points in this discussion.Section 3Discussion: Rhetorical Appeals in an Advertisement -- Your Comments and Peer RepliesNo unread replies.No replies.PurposeThis activity will give you practice in identifying and analyzing the rhetorical appeals in an advertisement.InstructionsPrepareReview the following videos:The Art of Rhetoric: Persuasive Techniques in Advertising (Links to an external site.)Ethos, Pathos & Logos: How to Use Persuasive Ad Techniques (Links to an external site.)Notice the persuasive arguments around you -- from TV/video advertisements, print advertisements, from billboards, from news articles or opinion pieces. Pick one example that uses at least TWO of the three rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos or logos).WriteWrite a well-developed three paragraph analysis (about 300-350 words) analyzing how the advertisement uses two rhetorical appeals.In the first paragraph, describe the advertisement.In the second paragraph, identify and analyze one of the three rhetorical appeals. Include HOW the appeal was used, WHO the appeal was geared towards, and whether you feel the appeal was effective.In the third paragraph, identify and analyze another of the three rhetorical appeals. Include HOW the appeal was used, WHO the appeal was geared towards, and whether you feel the appeal was effective.Attach a photo of the advertisement or include a link to the video of the example you chose.Post Your CommentsPost your analysis to this Discussion.Peer RepliesReview the postings and advertisements of your peers. Reply to TWO peer postings.Each response should be at least 150 words and address your peer's perspective on how the rhetorical appeals were used in the chosen advertisement. Post your each response as a Reply to their posting.GradingYou will be graded on your ability to identify and analyze two rhetorical appeals in the advertisement. Your Comments are worth 50 points. Your Peer Replies will also be evaluated here and those posts are worth 30 points for a total of 80 points for this Discussion.Section 4Extra Credit Discussion: Identify and Share Real Life Examples of Logical FallaciesNo unread replies.No replies.PurposeThe purpose of this assignment is to give you practice identifying real fallacies.InstructionsFind ONE example of a logical fallacy that has actually been used. You can look at the speeches of politicians, teachers, and religious leaders, news reports, Facebook arguments, advertisements, commercials, and other sources. Write a well-developed one paragraph analysis about the fallacy. Your paragraph should be about 150-200 words total.Quote the fallacy and provide the context in which the fallacy was made (i.e. during a commercial for a new car, or during a political debate).Identify the fallacy.Explain why the fallacy you have selected is a fallacy and does not support the speaker's contention or argument.Post your analysis to this discussion by clicking Reply.GradingThis extra credit assignment is worth up to 8 extra points.Section 55.1 Rhetorical Analysis EssayBasic Information:In previous assignments, you learned to recognize the visual representations of ethos, pathos and logos and to analyze how these rhetorical appeals are used to persuade. Now you will develop a 750-1000 word rhetorical analysis essay on an print advertisement or video commercial of your choice. The ad can be for any product or service that includes all three rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos). Your analysis must also take into consideration the advertiser's intended audience. An analysis is basically a critical look -- you will be assessing what effect the advertiser intends to have on the audience, and whether you feel the advertiser will have the desired effect. Is the attempt to persuade using each rhetorical appeal effective? Or not? Why or why not?Choose an Advertisement or CommercialIf you have chosen a print ad, provide the image from the ad at the top of your essay, before the title. If you have chosen a commercial, embed the video into your document above the title of your essay. Essay DevelopmentYour essay will include a clear thesis and well developed key ideas with topic sentences and supporting examples. The essay will also follow the conventional organization of the three elements of introduction, body and conclusion. Follow the paragraph formula below:Paragraph #1: Introduction and Thesis Statement. The introduction introduces the topic, creates interest for the reader, and provides the thesis. The thesis (or main idea) will address whether you feel the advertisement is persuasive -- this deduction will of course be based on your assessment of ethos, pathos and logos. Thesis statements must be the last sentence in the introduction paragraph.Paragraph #2: Intended audience: Using information about where and when the advertisement / commercial was published, the ages, sexes / genders, and races of any models or actors, and the layout and color palette of the advertisement / commercial discuss who the intended audience is. Tell your reader at least three things about this audience; consider the audience's values, knowledge, and demographics.Paragraph #3: Ethos. Describe for your reader how the advertiser uses ethos. Give concrete examples from the ad. If you feel ethos is effectively used, explain why. If you feel it is ineffective, explain why.Paragraph #4: Pathos. Describe for your reader how the advertiser uses pathos. Give concrete examples from the ad. If you feel pathos is effectively used, explain why. If you feel it is ineffective, explain why.Paragraph #5: Logos. Describe for your reader how the advertiser uses logos. Give concrete examples from the ad. If you feel logos is effectively used, explain why. If you feel it is ineffective, explain why.Paragraph #6: Conclusion. In your final paragraph, take a moment to discuss the overall effect of the ad with regard to ethos, pathos and logos. Which rhetorical appeal was used most effectively? Why? Which was used least effectively? Why? In different words, reiterate your thesis.Documentation and FormattingWorks Cited: On a separate page at the end of your essay, include a citation for your advertisement and any other sources you refer to in your essay.Refer to the MLA resources in the Module 1 Learning Materials to review information about formatting, documentation, and other writing resources. 5.2 Assignment: Rhetorical Analysis Essay DraftSubmit AssignmentPurposeThe purpose of this assignment is enable you to formulate into writing your analysis of visual representations of ethos, pathos and logos, and how these rhetorical appeals are used to persuade. Refer to the Overview of the Rhetorical Analysis Essay for specific details on the content of each paragraph.TopicUsing an advertisement or commercial of your choice, analyze the advertiser's use of ethos, pathos and logos while taking into consideration the advertiser's intended audience. All three rhetorical appeals must be present in the advertisement/commercial.InstructionsDevelop an effective rhetorical analysis essay (750-1000 words) about the advertisement/commercial you chose.Format your paper according to MLA style (Links to an external site.).Attach the image from the ad or embed the video above the title of your essay. Write an interesting title that captures the interest of your reader and focuses your essay.Begin with a strong introduction that engages your reader and provides a clear thesis at the end of the introduction.Write one paragraph that discusses the intended audience.Write three support paragraphs, one for each rhetorical appeal (ethos, pathos, and logos). Include relevant concrete examples from the ad and discuss whether the appeals are used effectively.End with a strong conclusion that discusses the overall effect of the ad with regard to ethos, pathos, and logos. Restate your thesis in a different wording and sum up what the reader should take away from the essay.Use in-text citations as needed.Add an MLA formatted Works Cited as a separate page at the end of the essay. Use these resources to format MLA citations.How to cite an advertisement (Links to an external site.)How to cite a video commercial (Links to an external site.) (follow the example for a YouTube video)Proofread your essay. Check for clear content and accurate sentence mechanics.Save your rough draft as a Word or Google doc and submit it as a file upload.GradingThis is an ungraded assignment. However, you must submit your draft in order to participate in the Peer Review assignment which is grade.