Dr. Paul M. Rogers Assignment 1: What Makes a Changemaker? English 101: Portfolio #1: Assignments and Guidelines Directions: Please read the information on this sheet carefully. Topic and Background information: What Makes a Changemaker? Based on your summaries of our course readings, class discussions, and your additional research, choose a living person who you can argue is making a significant and positive impact on the world. In addition to finding out about who they are, what problem(s) they addressed, and what innovative ideas they have brought to bear on the problems they are addressing, make a list of your own specific research question or questions. (These questions and a brief paper proposal will be due January 31. Note: You may choose a 20th Century changemaker who is no longer living; however, you must come and talk to me first. Assignment: Based on careful analysis of all your source materials including your own knowledge, course readings, and class discussions and make a compelling case that your individual meets Bornstein's criteria for a social entrepreneur i.e., a world changer (Individual passion, ideas, innovative social organization, and impact or results). You will be evaluated on how thoroughly you evaluate and present evidence in support of your thesis. Your paper should be 1,200 words, which does not include your references pages(s). Your final paper must use APA format and conventions. All papers must be typed and double spaced. Please use a Times New Roman 12pt. font. Suggestions for getting started: Review the material you have read, your summaries, and personal reflections; then consult the attached list of sources, and those gathered from our in class research to locate more information on your specific area of interest. Reading materials/Sources: In addition to our textbook, and the llinks and material found at our course webpage @ http://mason.gmu.edu/~progers2/ChangingtheWorld.html please use the online databases located at http://furbo.gmu.edu/dbwiz/SPT--BrowseResources.php These may be accessed from youur home by following this link: http://lso.gmu.edu/ezproxy_faq.html We will be reviewing these databases in class. Timeline: Summary of Chapter 1 - due January 28th Research Questions/Paper Proposal - due January 31st Summary of Chapter 2 - due February 2nd Rough Draft - on February 4th and bring three printed copies to class Revised Draft Due - email to me prior to class on February 7th Final Paper Due February 18th Evaluation Criteria: A title that reflects your thesis or proposition. An introductory paragraph (or series of paragraphs) that previews your entire paper. A thesis, proposition, or argument stated clearly in your introductory section—refer to thesis statement guidelines handout—to be distributed on 9/3. Logically ordered paragraphs developed with specific, convincing, and properly cited evidence. Clear distinctions between your ideas and those of the authors you cite. A concluding paragraph (or series of paragraphs) summarizing your main points, the significance of your paper, and describing areas for further inquiry. Properly cited works cited page in APA format. (See Everyday Writer 415-435) Adherence to formal conventions of grammar, diction, spelling, mechanics, and usage. A superior paper will: Show clarity, depth, and complexity of thought Explain or illustrate key ideas with a good deal of elaboration and specificity Show syntactic variety and demonstrate a sophisticated command of language appropriate to your audience—in this case your fellow classmates and your instructor be generally free from errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure Address urgent and non-trivial aspects of the topic Grading: Your entire Changemaker Portfolio will be worth 100 points. Summary of Chapter 1: 10 points Summary Chapter 2: 15 points Research Questions and Paper Proposal: 25 points Rough Draft: 25 points Final Draft: 40 points Final Reflection Email: 10 points Paul M. Rogers Ph.D.

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Assignment 3: Rhetorical Analysis
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Assignment 3: Rhetorical Analysis