Double-spaced 12pt. Times New Roman font ONLY! What the professor Is looking for: That you’ve actively read the texts you’ve chosen. That there is analysis and NOT a book report/summary; this requires you to isolate component parts within the text and discuss HOW they work within the text.Have a solid introduction with a workable thesis; put together an introduction/workable thesis using the templates given in class. Essentially this: after reading your introduction can you say, “This paper is arguing ____this____?”
looking specifically for solid topic sentences in each of your paragraphs that set up the evidence and overall analysis that will occur in each paragraph. Your topic sentences are the “thesis statements” of the paragraph.
Avoid weak and vague generalizations in your topic sentences. I will be looking specifically for substantive evidence that aligns with your topic sentences and fuels the overall argument set up in the introduction. Avoid short, choppy, sound bite-type clips as evidence.
Quotations are the life’s blood of an English paper so choose wisely. Properly cited using MLA. An effective conclusion that takes into account not only what you’ve argued and HOW you’ve accomplished the goal set out in your thesis but also addresses what we’ve learned in the process.
An accurate Works Cited page. An incorrectly formatted Works Cited page will negatively impact your grade severely. ————————————— General Mission Parameters: * You must use TWO texts; one of which MUST be “Human Dignity” by Francis Fukuyama.
Follow the “How to Write a Paper” handout. * Note: in the following choices there are multiple questions, this does not mean you treat each of these questions as a checklist and go down the list giving curt answers for each.
These are merely directions from which you could begin. The more important part is following the terms in each. ——————————————————– Sure, here are steps to write an essay using two texts:
1. Understand the Texts: Read and comprehend both texts thoroughly. Take notes on key themes, arguments, and important details.
2. Identify the Focus: Determine the aspect you want to analyze or compare between the texts (e.g., themes, characters, arguments).
3. Create an Outline: Plan your essay structure. Start with an introduction (introducing texts and your thesis), body paragraphs (each focusing on a specific point), and a conclusion (summarizing your analysis).
4. Thesis Statement: Craft a clear thesis that states your main argument or comparison point.
5. Body Paragraphs: Develop paragraphs that compare or contrast elements from both texts. Use evidence, quotes, and examples from the texts to support your arguments.
6. Transition smoothly: Ensure your essay flows logically. Use transitional phrases to move from one point to another.
7. Analysis: Provide a critical analysis of how the texts relate to each other. Discuss similarities, differences, and connections. Interpret the significance of these findings.
8. Conclusion: Summarize the main points of comparison or analysis. Restate your thesis and emphasize the significance of your findings. **make sure both texts are being quoted ** —————————————————- *** ESSAY QUESTION *** Francis Fukuyama’s “Human Dignity” is concerned about the growing potential of biotechnologies. How does Fukuyama’s ethical exploration of the matter complicate the Dalai Lama’s call for a “new ethics”? Before writing you may want to consider what are their respective positions on genetic technologies and then begin with the question: Does Fukuyama answer the Dalai Lama’s call for a “moral compass”? How does the embedded concept(s) within “Human Dignity” answer, build off of, or complicate the potential within the Dalai Lama’s concept of a “moral compass”? 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY INTRO ( THESIS STATEMENT MUST BE IN THERE ) BODY 1 BODY 2 BODY 3 CONCLUSION PLEASE READ THE FILES BELOW TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION TO THE ESSAY.
