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As pre-health professionals, you have the opportunity to apply concepts you learn in this course to the study of a particular pathogen. Each of

you will choose a pathogenic species to research. It may be chosen from the list below, or approved by the instructor. Your report will be

presented in both written and oral format, and should contain the information provided in the guidelines below. Keep in mind that some of the

information may not be available for some pathogens. The written report will be APA referenced, 3-8 pagesand double spaced (approximately 750 to

2400 words). The oral presentation will be presented during the last week of the course in PowerPoint format. The oral presentation will be no

longer than 10 minutes and will be graded by your peers. All disease information will be considered as exam material for the final exam.

Written and oral reports will be graded according to guideline material, flow, citing and referencing, and correct grammar and spelling as

described in the Assignment Rubric. You are required to take a draft of your written report to the Writing Center in Vernal, Roosevelt or online

for constructive criticism to improve your writing and citations. Evidence of your discussion with the staff member (written form provided for

face-to-face visit, or copy of feedback email for electronic “visit”) is required. See the lecture schedule for due dates for 1) evidence of a

visit to the Writing Center, and 2) final draft. I will deduct 10% per day after the due date, so don’t be late! This should be an enjoyable

exercise, so get started early!

Grading:
See the Assignment Rubric for expectations and grading criteria.

Documentation of Writing center visit 25 points
Final written report to be shared with classmates 100 points
Oral presentation 75 points
Total 200 points

Format
Written Report:
• 3-8 pages double spaced (750 – 2400 words)
• APA-style citations
• Evidence of visit to Writing Center is required (see lecture schedule for due date)
Oral Presentation: to be presented to classmates during last week of classes
• PowerPoint not to exceed 10 minutes

Content Guidelines (not necessarily presented in this order):
1. Name and describe the pathogenic species (the etiological agent of a disease)
a. Show or draw image showing structure of the microbe.
b. To what group of life does it belong? (Is it a Bacteria, an Archaea, a virus, a protozoan…?)
c. Describe how it is distinguished from other members of its group.
2. Name and describe the infectious disease(s) it causes.
3. Transmission
a. Name the reservoir (source of infection).
b. Describe the mode of transmission (see CH 14).
c. Include any other information related to the dynamics of transmission.
4. Pathogenesis (how the disease develops)
a. Describe the following stages of pathogenesis:
i. Portal of entry into host organism
ii. Attachment
iii. Avoiding host defenses
iv. Damage to tissues (Describe the toxin produced if any. Is it an endotoxin or an exotoxin?)
v. Portal of exit
b. Name the tissue(s) that is affected and explain why. (Think about the attachment and damage stages above.)
c. Relate the disease symptoms and signs to the activities of the pathogen.
5. Describethe clinical manifestations of the disease.
a. incubation time
b. signs and symptoms
c. diagnosis
d. how presumptive and confirmed identifications are made
e. preferred treatment and how it works.
6. Describe any preventative measures like behavior or vaccination
7. Include human interest items (social, cultural, economic or historical) associated with the disease(s) caused by this microbe. Be

creative! Some ideas to add interest:
a. a case study
b. social and economic impacts
c. development of treatments / drugs
d. personal experience
e. personal reflection
f. how disease was first identified (history)
g. epidemics (see MMWR for local information and cases)

Research Sources:
Use reliable information in the form of YOUR TEXT BOOK, course material, journal articles, reference books and web sites. You are STRONGLY urged

to visit the following web site created by USU librarian Betty Rozum. The site will guide you in evaluating the reputation of web-based health

resources, and in citing and referencing in the required APA style. There are three tab with information:
• Evaluating Sources
• Reputable Sources for Medical Information
• Citing Sources
Thank you Betty!
“Microbiology: Nursing Resources (Uintah Basin)” at: http://libguides.usu.edu

List of SuggestedPathogens:
This is not meant to be an all inclusive list. Pathogen choices must be OK’d by the instructor.

SKIN, SOFT TISSUES & BLOOD DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
• Bacillus anthracis • Clostridium botulinum
• Clostridium perfringens • Enterohemorrhagic Eschericia coli
• Pseudomonas aerugniosa • Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli
• Staphylococcus aureus • Listeria nomocytogenes
• Tricohyton species • Salmonella species
• Shigella species
NERVOUS SYSTEM • Staphylococcus aureus
• Prions • Cryptosporidium parvum
• Poliovirus • Hepatitis A virus
• Rotavirus
URINARY & REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS • Entamoeba histolytica
• Chlamydia trachomatis • Giardia lamblia
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae
• Treponema pallidum RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
• Human papillomaviruses • Bordetella pertussis
• Chlamydia pneumoniae
ZOONOTIC & VECTOR BORNE • Corynebacterium diptheriae
• Bacillus anthracis • Stroptocuccus pyogenes
• Borrelia burgdorferi • Legionella pneumophila
• Frencisella tularensis • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Rickettsia rickettsii • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
• Rickettsia prowazekii • Adenovirus
• Yersinia pestis • Respiratory syncytial virus
• Dengue virus • Rhinovirus
• Hantavirus • Rubella virus
• Yellow fever virus • Varicella-zoster virus
• Hantavirus
• Influenza virus (A,B, and C, D)
• Mumps virus

Choose a disease of interest to you and have fun with your research!

Elementary Microbiology- Infectious Disease ReportAssignment Rubric
ScoreLevels Content
(50%) Conventions
(Spelling, grammar, etc.)
(25%) Organization
(25%) Oral Presentation
Advanced
(masterful, thorough)  Is well thought out and includes all possible components of the assignment guidelines
 Reflects application of critical thinking
 Has clear focusthat is related to the topic
 Is pulled from a variety of sources
 Is accurate
 Captures interest of a general audience  No spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors
 High-level use of vocabulary and word choice
 References are cited correctly in MLA style
 Written portion double spaced and falls within page limits  Information is clearly focused and supports the topic in a

thoughtful manner.
 Information is presented in a logical pattern.  Multimedia is used to clarify and illustrate the main points. (Illustrations,

graphs, etc.)
 Format enhances the content.
 Captures audience attention.
 Is organized and well laid out.
 Completed within allotted time.
Acceptable
(partial, somewhat, adequate)  Includes all components of the assignment guidelines
 Has application of critical thinking that is apparent
 Has clear focus
 Is pulled from a limited number of sources
 Has some factual errors or inconsistencies  Minimal (3 to 5) spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors
 Low-level use of vocabulary and word choice
 A good faith attempt to use MLA-style citations.
 Written portion double spaced and falls within page limits  Report has a focus but might stray from it at times.
 Information appears to have apattern, but the pattern is not consistently carried out.
 Information loosely relates to the topic.  Multimedia loosely illustrates the main points.
 Format does not suit the content.
 Does not capture audience attention.
 Presentation is loosely organized.
 Lasted beyond time limit.
Not Acceptable
(ineffective, incomplete)  Provides inconsistent information and lacks many components of the guidelines
 Has no apparent application of critical thinking
 Has no clear focus
 Is pulled from few sources
 Has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations  More than 5spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors
 Poor use of vocabulary and word choice
 Plagiarism is evident
 Written portion does not follow formatting guidelines for the assignment  Content is unfocused and haphazard.
 Information does not relate to the topic.
 Information has no apparent pattern or flow of presentation.  Presentation appears sloppy and/or unfinished.
 Multimedia is overused or underused.
 Format does not enhance content.
 Presentation has no clear organization.
 Lasted beyond time limit.
Use this rubric for guidance in both the written and oral portions of your report. The first three columns pertain to both the written AND the

oral portions, whereas the fourth column pertains only to the oral presentation.

I. Your first assignment this week is to read an excellent longform (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. article from The New

York Times Magazine, “Can Forgiveness Play a Role in Criminal Justice?” (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/06/magazine/can-forgiveness-play-a-

role-in-criminal-justice.html?pagewanted=all) Links to an external site. Reading this essay is sure to complicate your notions about justice,

punishment, and restitution. READ IT CAREFULLY, and TAKE NOTES.

II. Next, read “How Restorative Justice is Steering Young Offenders Away from Crime”

(https://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/sep/17/restorative-justice-young-offenders-crime) Links to an external site. from The Guardian. This

is a bit different perspective on the issue of restorative justice (RJ). Just like the first article, make sure you take notes while you’re

reading.

III. Now read in more depth about the concept of Restorative Justice (https://restorativejustice.org.uk/what-restorative-justice)Links to an

external site., and also look up definitions for the words penal, penitentiary, and recidivism.

IV. The final article, “A Different Justice,” (https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/08/a-different-justice-why-anders-

breivik-only-got-21-years-for-killing-77-people/261532/) Links to an external site. challenges some of the underpinning of RJ and using

forgiveness in criminal justice. For greater context

V. The justice system in the US designed to be punitive instead of providive solace to the victim/family—in other words, the punishment is

supposed to make the victim/family feel better. RJ, conversely, is a holistic take on both the crime and on the perpetrator. As you annotate the

article, I’d like you to think about this topic along the following lines:

1. Is RJ, in your estimation, a viable antidote to some of the ills that accompany incarceration?
2. What flaws exist? What are the potential risks? What are the benefits?
3. Compare “Forgiveness” and “A Different Justice.” What is the cost of RJ that Fisher raises in Breivik’s case? Does this pertain to Conor

McBride’s situation?

 

Technology
The role of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in our food production has been an increasingly trending topic in current events. As further research

is conducted on the long-term effects of this technology, we are seeing increased protest from groups claiming this technology is “unnatural”, labeling

the products of GMOs “Frankenfoods”. Alternatively, the use of GMOs is promoted by an equally large group of supporters that insist that the scientific

research backs the reliability of genetically modified foods from a health standpoint, while providing significant advantages in addressing our

population and food shortage problems.

After reading the module notes and all supplemental materials, perform an internet search on Genetically Modified Organisms and their role in our food

production processes, keeping in mind the guidelines addressed in the Excelsior Library Information Literacy Tutorial on online research and

appropriate sourcing. Then respond to the following:
•Give a brief background on GMOs. What are they? What role do they play in our food production?
•What are the Benefits/Drawbacks?
•Do you think genetic modification experimentation is “unnatural” or interferes with the “balance of nature”?
•Some genetically modified (GM) traits can also be produced by conventional crop breeding. In such a case is the GM crop bad and the conventional one

good?
•Why do you think the use of GMOs is still such a divisive topic?

Support your position using appropriate sources that are properly cited.

MODULE NOTES:
________________________________________
When discussing technology and the environment, the conversation can become heated. We have discussed the many advantages and benefits of

technological advancement, yet, there are negative consequences to technology as well. Most notably, the destruction of the natural environment

resulting from the introduction of industrial technologies is the main point of contention. Consider this: in the United States alone, approximately

twenty-five percent of the world’s resources are consumed, yet the U.S. has only about five percent of the world’s population!
This module introduces you to topics that may be controversial. Topics such as energy and the environment and medical technology require a lot of

discussion and are difficult to introduce without bias. It is important for each of you to accept, before responding to some of the discussions, that

we are all different individuals with our own opinions. Let’s do our best to support our discussions with facts.
The news today is filled with discussions of global warming and its relationship to human activity. If we were to review the short history of reports

from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), we would see a slow progression toward certainty. Early reports suggested that warming

could be occurring and that there was a chance that human industrial activity was related to the warming trends. This progressed through several

reports, culminating in the most recent (pre-scandal) report, which asserted that warming was occurring and it was one hundred percent certain that

human activity has increased the severity of the trends. There are many critics on every side of this debate; however, the data requires review, as

the process of warming itself is clearly evident, even more evident than in the last IPCC report. Currently, most of the debate has shifted to the

cause, rather than the presence of, warming.
How does this relate to technology? When you consider the Industrial Revolution, you see that methods of labor changed significantly from hand-

produced artisan work to mass-produced products made with machines, machines that were powered by easy access to cheap energy from available sources:

Middle Eastern oil and American coal. What little understanding we’ve demonstrated! While unrestricted use of fossil fuels exploded with the

Industrial Revolution, we made more goods than ever before available for more people, while at the same time permanently changing the environment in

which we live. Consider the scares of the past few decades: acid rain, global warming, smog-choked cities, dead lakes, and more. The availability of

goods not only increased the appetite for goods, but also enabled a population explosion, which boosted the demand further. After all, agriculture was

industrialized as well. Was it all worth it? It’s always a point to discuss. While we have permanently changed the world and ecosystems surrounding

us, quality of life and personal wealth are higher than they have ever been. Isn’t it likely that with a better understanding of the consequences,

technological solutions can be found?
Alongside monumental changes in industrialization, there have been great strides in medical treatments and biological improvements. There was a time

not long ago when low birth weight children (under five pounds) had a reduced chance of survival, and almost no newborn under three pounds survived.

That is not true today, as there are significant means available to ensure survival of these and even lower weight newborns. Another medical

technology discussion centers on the effects medicine and medical treatments have had on extending life. Our current social security system, for

example, was designed around an assumption that most potential recipients would not survive to an age to collect, a foregone conclusion today. Of

course, even more divisive are the trends in prenatal diagnosis and treatment, or even reproduction in itself. What are the limits? Should there be

limits?
Food issues are not to be forgotten. Today there are large movements to get back to ‘natural’ foods. Much of the world’s grains today are from

genetically modified strains, which have allowed us to feed our population of more than seven billion people, a number projected to increase to over

eleven billion by 2050. Can we continue to feed this population with our current resources, or will new resources be required? Can natural foods

deliver the same quantities?
Now that you are familiar with the perhaps unintended consequences that come with technology, we are going to discuss the greatest environmental

threats. Think about your own actions when you review the material in this module. Do you contribute to the environmental threats, or do you take

action to prevent them?
Now that you are familiar with the perhaps unintended consequences that come with technology, we are going to discuss the greatest environmental

threats. Think about your own actions when you review the material in this module. Do you contribute to the environmental threats, or do you take

action to prevent them?

 

 

Read:
Required
• Module Notes: Technological Change and The Environment (above)
• Huo, H., Lei, Y., Zhang, Q., Zhao, L., & He, K. (2012). China’s coke industry: Recent policies, technology shift, and implication for energy

and the environment. Energy Policy, 51, 397-404.
• Fedoroff, Nina. ‘Can We Trust Monsanto With Our Food?’. Scientificamerican.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Sept. 2015.
View:
Required
• Module 3 PowerPoint [PPTX, File Size 169 MB]. This presentation includes both audio and a transcript of the audio.
• Design | e2: China—from red to green? [Video, File 25:58 Minutes]. (2006). In Films On Demand. (you can google this)
This video includes transcripts and is closed-captioned.
• TedTalks: Susan Solomon—the promise of research with stem cells [Video, File 14:54 Minutes]. (2012). In Films On Demand.
This video includes transcripts and is closed-captioned. (you can google this)

 

 

Please Answer these three questions below in three separate paragraphs with APA references and citation.
Please take a look at the PowerPoint labeled Sample Wrist Assessment and respond to the below, trying not to repeat the same answer.
1. List and explain, ONE reason that it is important to know the surface anatomy of the wrist and hand and be able to refer to it by name

(thenar eminence, distal palmar crease, etc) in practice or documentation.
2. List and explain, ONE reason that you should be aware of the normal arches of the hand, and how this will be helpful to you clinically.( as

occupational Therapist )

3. Our wrists and hands are a large part of how we express ourselves and interact with the world. List ONE observation you might make about your

patient/client upon initially meeting them (for example in the waiting room before they even get into your exam room), that would give you some

initial information about their wrist or guide the rest of your evaluation in some way. Explain how you would tie in your understanding of the

wrist anatomy to better guide your observational skills and the path your assessment takes after that observation.

 

Adjusting and Closing Entries

As a staff accountant at ABC Tax & Accounting Service, you have a number of clients who need a variety of services from you. Some will contract with you to do their payroll only, some will ask that you perform the full accounting cycle for them from journal entries to financial statements to closing entries and preparation of the tax returns and payroll reports. One of your clients is Marabelle Hernandez, owner of Marabelle’s Craft ‘n Shop. As the accounting period comes to an end, you will prepare the adjusting and closing entries, as well as prepare the financial statements and for Marabelle’s Craft ‘n Shop. Please download and use the template below to complete your work.
Module 03 Course Project Assignment Template
Your order of completion should be:
1. Complete the adjusting journal entries.

 

2. Enter the adjusting journal entry amounts in the worksheet “Adjusting Entries” columns. Solve for the balance changes and enter new account balances in the “Adjusted Trial Balance” columns.

 

3. Transfer income statement account balances to the “Income Statement” debit and credit columns, and transfer balance sheet account balances to the “Balance Sheet” debit and credit columns.

 

4. Enter formulas to show total debits and credits of all worksheet columns. In the Debit side of the Income Statement columns and the Credit side of the balance sheet columns, enter the net income figure and find balance in debits and credits for these two worksheet items.

 

5. Journalize the closing entries. Recall, we close Revenue, Expense, and Drawing accounts. Use the Income Summary account to close revenue and expenses to, and the capital account to close the drawing account to, as Marabelle is a proprietor and not a corporation so there is no retained earnings account to be used.

 

6. Complete the Income Statement.

 

7. Complete the Balance Sheet. Remember, Marabelle’s capital account balance will have changed from the worksheet balance to include the net income and the drawing balance.

 

8. Complete the Statement of Cash Flows. Use the “2015 PCTB” tab for end of last year’s account balances to compare to end of the current year’s balances for your operating section information.

 

9. On Ratio Analysis tab in the template, show a basic analysis of the information found in the statements. This should include, at minimum, the following ratios:

 

• Current Ratio
• Inventory Turnover
• Debt Ratio
• Gross Profit Percentage
• Profit Margin
For each ratio, include what the benchmark is for that ratio for a company in the craft store market.
In a separate Word document, address the following questions related to the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and ratio analysis.
10. Answer the following questions pertaining to the income statement:

 

• What are the different formats available for presenting the income statement?
• Which format is being used in the income statement presentation on the Income Statement tab? How can you tell?
• Why is this format important for this type of business? What elements does it show that are important for decision making?

 

11. Answer the following questions pertaining to the balance sheet.

 

• What are the different formats available for presenting the balance sheet?
• Which format is being used in the balance sheet presentation on the Balance Sheet tab? How can you tell?
• Why is this format important for this type of business? What elements does it show that are important for decision making?

 

12. Answer the following questions pertaining to the statement of cash flows:

 

• What are the different formats available for presenting the statement of cash flows?
• Which format is being used in the statement of cash flow presentation on the Statement of Cash Flows tab? How can you tell?
• Why is this format important for this type of business? What elements does it show that are important for decision making?

 

13. Lastly, answer the following questions pertaining to the results on the Ratio Analysis tab:

 

• What is the benchmark for each ratio? Why is it important to use benchmarks or historical numbers for comparison?
• Are Marabelle’s ratios falling within appropriate range? Explain.

 

 

Remember, in a scientific review, focus your analysis on author’s hypothesis (thesis), scientific method used in the research, and the results

of the study presented. In a scientific literature review, the reviewer (you) identifies what he/she perceives as the strengths and weaknesses

of the study, and analyzes the author’s findings and conclusions.

Select two relevant and appropriate scholarly articles that address the topic you chose.
Present a thorough literature review of both articles by summarizing, synthesizing, and evaluating the materials.
Demonstrate understanding of the content presented in the articles.
Include a critical assessment of the sources. Do not simply include a summary of what you have read.
Incorporate citations into your body paragraphs; incorporate the essential and most relevant supporting evidence eloquently and appropriately.
Present your writing in a clear, organized manner.
Provide a strong introduction and conclusion, including further questions for research.
Please include an abstract.

Conducting a thorough critique of the articles you selected to support your research topic is another important step in the process that is

accompanied in the beginning stages of a research study. This process will help you to identify the purpose of the study and ensure it

aligns to the problem you are looking to research. Critiquing literature reviews also allows you to determine if there is a need for the

study, if the information is out dated, identifies prior theoretical frameworks to guide your study, reveal gaps that exist in the

literature, and many other supportive indicators.
For each study, write a 525-word response to the questions in Box 5.4 Guidelines for Critiquing Literature Reviews on p. 112 of Nursing

Research.
Type your answers in a Microsoft® Word document.
Include the article’s title before your answers.
Provide APA-formatted in-text citations and references for all sources cited.
Prepare your answers in a Microsoft® Word document.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.
BOX 5.4: Guidelines for Critiquing Literature Reviews

1. Is the review thorough—does it include all major studies on the topic? Does it include recent research (studies published within

previous 2–3 years)? Are studies from other related disciplines included, if appropriate?
2. Does the review rely mainly on primary source research articles? Are the articles from peer-reviewed journals?
3. Is the review merely a summary of existing work, or does it critically appraise and compare key studies? Does the review identify

important gaps in the literature?
4. Is the review well organized? Is the development of ideas clear?
5. Does the review use appropriate language, suggesting the tentativeness of prior findings? Is the review objective? Does the author

paraphrase, or is there an overreliance on quotes from original sources?
6. If the review is part of a research report for a new study, does the review support the need for the study?
7. If it is a review designed to summarize evidence for clinical practice, does the review draw reasonable conclusions about practice

implications?

PLOT BASED ESSAY Thesis: In the play, Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, the characters violate the public/universal laws of Verona, social customs of the time (the Middle Ages) and the specific family traditions of the Montagues and Capulets. In doing so, they contribute to the tragic circumstances of the play. Outline: Introductory Paragraph: Provide a hook. Restate the thesis provided above. Mention the name of the play, underline it or place it in italics -not both, and William Shakespeare’s name. First Supporting Paragraph: Provide a topic sentence that identifies the public/universal laws about which you intend to write. Provide three specific examples that support/prove the violation of these public laws. Provide one quotation from the play. Provide a concluding sentence. Second Supporting Paragraph: Provide a topic sentence that identifies the social customs of the time about which you intend to write. Provide three specific

 

Rhetorical analysis essay, Unit 6 assignment.
Essay length: 1000 to 1200 words
The Death of Honestyby William Damon
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Article:

http://www.hoover.org/research/death-honesty
Rhetorical analysis essay with focus on the content of the article. When focus on the content of an article, be careful to avoid the trap of stepping

away from rhetorical analysis. The article has to be at the forefront of your discussion at all times.

 

Sample Rhetorical Analysis
The original article can be found at E. B. White – The Essay and the Essayist.
In “The Essay and the Essayist” E. B. White introduces, describes, and applauds the essaywriter. He introduces the essayist as an easygoing person who

is relaxed and prone to observation and insight. He paints this person as an egoist—self-absorbed and not quite fragile, but definitely sensitive. He

presents a list of characters that this person is capable of playing, and then takes on each role, thus illustrating his point. By presenting extensive

metaphors, alternating between first and third person, and varying sentence length, White is able to convey his message in a most entertaining manner.
The reader is introduced to White’s initial metaphor in the firstparagraph. Stating that the essayist “is a fellow who thoroughly enjoys his work, just

as people who take bird walks enjoy theirs” not only speaks of pure enjoyment, but equates the essayist and his job with leisure and fun. However, a

much stronger message comes through in paragraph two when White writes, “The essayist arises in the morning and, if he has work to do, selects his garb

from an unusually extensive wardrobe: he can pull on any sort of shirt, be any sort of person, according to his mood or his subject matter.” In this

context, the essayist is portrayed as a laid-back and somewhat frivolous person, who lives life on a whim. This notion is further solidified in the

clause “I need only fling open the door of my closet.”
In addition to his use of metaphors, White also alternates the voice of this piece between first and third person, creating a feeling of “us” and “them”

and giving readers a false sense of security or camaraderie.White begins by describing the essayist and what he does as though the essayist were someone

else, almost pointing an accusatory finger. But then, in paragraph two, he impishly admits, “I like the essay.” In the third paragraph, he switches back

to the third person, and again that wagging finger—this time more disciplinary—comes out. However, in the final paragraph, he reverts to first person

and says, “I think some people find the essay the last resort of the egoist, a much too self-conscious and self-serving form for their taste; they feel

that it is presumptuous of a writer to assume that his little excursions or his small observations will interest the reader.” This is not only ironic

but represents egoism at its best.
Finally, White uses varied sentence lengths to first create a vivid image for his readers and then punctuate his point. He tells elaborate stories, and

then hits readers with a quick, concise punch line. This can be seen first in paragraph one when, after three long, colourful sentences, he writes,

“This delights him.” Readers have been taken on a journey, and White ensures that they get to their intended destination. He repeats this style in

paragraph three when he writes, “It is the basic ingredient” and again in paragraph four when he writes, “There is some justice in their complaint.” The

last example is particularly effective and leads into a touching admission of weakness, again winning the support of readers.
In “The Essayist,” E. B. White seems to be informing his audience and apologizing to them simultaneously. He appears to be saying “This is what the

essayist does. It’s fun but presumptuous, and I do it. I know it’s bad, but it makes me happy. Don’t hate me for it.” His cleverly insincere self-

deprecation is winning, and he emerges as an everyday hero.
Final Notes
This sample is for demonstration purposes only, so it is much shorter and less detailed than the one you will write, and it does not include

parenthetical citations and a Works Cited or References page. Your rhetorical analysis must.
As you write, remember that everything you include should be there to demonstrate how the writer uses a device to make the audience think, feel, or

understand. Writing is about transmitting ideas to an audience, so make sure to keep the rhetorical triangle in mind (the relationship between the

subject, the writer, and the reader). Then, as you write each paragraph, you will remember to emphasize how the writer’s rhetorical choices impact

readers.

 

 

 

Checklist for Rhetorical Analysis Essay
After you have completed your analysis, use the checklist below to evaluate how well you have done.
• Did you use MLA or APA guidelines to format your essay? Did you check your formatting against examples in the textbook or on the Purdue Online

Writing Lab site? (See this unit’s lesson for links.)
• Did you introduce the reading by identifying the author, the title, and the subject matter? Did you put the title of the essay in quotation

marks?
• Did you include a summary of the article following your sentence of introduction?
• Is your thesis the last sentence of the first paragraph, or do you have a good reason it is not?
• Did you consider including an essay map/preview statement with your thesis sentence? (Speak to your tutor or see item #2 in Lesson 1 for further

information.)
• Have you used third person point of view throughout? If not, do you have a good reason you didn’t? Check and make sure you have not shifted into

first-person or second-person point of view.
• Does each paragraph have a topic sentence with at least two supporting points and a conclusion?
• Did you use a transitional word, phrase or sentence at the beginning of each body paragraph? Did you use transitional words and phrases as

necessary to connect sentences within your paragraphs?
• Did you follow all the assignment parameters?
• Did you include quotations from the article? As you did so, did you follow the four required steps?
• Did you check each use of research to determine whether you integrated it?
• Did you make sure that no paragraph (excepting the conclusion) ends with a quotation?
• Does your in-text citation properly match the corresponding Works Cited or References entry? Check this very carefully—remember that the first

word of the citation has to match the first word of the corresponding entry.
• Did you make sure to do your in-text and Works Cited or References entries correctly? Did you check each citation word for word and punctuation

for punctuation against an example from the textbook, the Purdue Online Writing, or another reputable up-to-date source?
• Did you create a suggestive, emphatic conclusion rather than one in which you unnecessarily repeat the main supporting points?
• Did you revise very carefully for grammar and mechanics?

 

 

 

Mozart, Symphonies 39 & 40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iF1mTdPhE0 This report should be a minimum of 2 pages, double spaced. a)The names of the performers or performing group and the conductor if applicable. b)Date and Time of the performance (If you are viewing/listening to a recorded performance please include the date you viewed it.) b)The list of musical pieces performed with composer c)The time period that the music performed falls into as classified in the chapters of our book. d) A detailed report of your response to the music (you may need to take notes as you listen to be able to do this adequately – refer to the listening assignments/worksheets completed so far.) Please focus on the music during this section and not other details of the performance. e)A subjective response to the performance (Your personal opinion based on your individual experience). http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/music/kamien7e/reportconcert.html that link is how the report should be written, the period of the music is classical music, the conductor is Jos van Immerseel.