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This class is focused on stories about pre-teens and teenagers developing their individual identities while negotiating their relationships with their families, their communities, and larger American society. These characters come from diverse backgrounds and each have particular challenges that they face growing up in America. In this paper, you will choose two characters and analyze them in order to develop an argumentative thesis statement about growing up or coming of age in a diverse American society.

Step 1: choose your characters

First, choose the characters you will write about. You will be writing about two characters for this paper. They have to be from different books (so, you can’t compare Autumn and Adonis because they’re both from Pinned). Here’s the list of books we’ve read so far that you can choose from:

• In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse: In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph M. Marshall III. ISBN#: 978-1419707858
• The House on Mango Street: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. ISBN#: 978-0679734772
• American Born Chinese: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. ISBN#: 978-0312384487
• Pinned: Pinned by Sharon Flake. ISBN#: 978-0545057332

The books You can find them online

Choose characters that you think have interesting similarities or differences, and that you want to spend more time thinking about and understanding.

Step 2: find the question you want to answer

Remember, a thesis statement is essentially the answer to a question. It should be specific (not too broad or general) and directly reference the stories/characters you are writing about. I want you to develop your own thesis statement for this paper. Here are some questions to consider that might help you come up with a thesis for your paper, but you can also choose your own question to think about and answer.

• What role does family or community play in these characters’ stories?
• How does a combination of internal and external factors influence the characters’ personal development?
• How does the pressure of “normal” American society (however that is defined in the book) help or hinder the characters’ personal development?
• What role does school or education play in the characters’ personal development?
• What can we learn about growing up in America from the stories of these two characters?
• How do the authors use the characters’ strengths and weaknesses to make a larger point about growing up in America?

Step 3: re-read and take notes

With your question in mind, re-read specific sections of the books about your characters, looking for information that will help you come up with a clear, specific, interesting answer to your question. Keep track of key quotes or ideas that you can use in your paper. You are not required to use outside sources for this paper – you can base your paper entirely on your analysis of the text from the two books about your characters. However, if you do use any outside sources at all, even for background or fact-checking they must be cited (along with the stories you are writing about).

Step 4: writing

After you have collected your notes and done some prewriting (you can make a list of important ideas, or an outline of your paper), you are ready to write. You can use the first person “I” in your paper, since I’m asking you to share your own opinions and conclusions. Here are the paper requirements:

• Start with an introductory paragraph that contains your thesis statement and any important context or background information leading up to it.
• Include 4-6 body paragraphs that support your thesis with details from the story that you interpret for your reader. Avoid simply summarizing the events of the story by thinking about how or why things happen. Explain the clues or nuances that a reader might have missed, or share your interpretation of an image or moment in the story. Use quotes and paraphrases to make your points, and make sure each one of them is followed by a parenthetical citation in MLA style.
• Finish with a conclusion that wraps up any loose threads of your paper, re-states (in different words) your key idea, and reminds your reader why this topic is important or interesting.
• All sources that you use, including the books you’re discussing, any secondary readings from our Canvas site, and any other source you use to find out information about the topic must be properly cited with in-text citations and a works cited list in MLA style. Missing citations and sources count as plagiarism and will be reported accordingly. So, make sure that you keep track of your sources of information and use them honestly in your papers.
• Make sure your final paper is 3-4 pages long (about 1000-1300 words), double-spaced, in 11 point Calibri or 12 point Times New Roman font.

Here is the Paper rubric that you need to follow:

Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-500 words) which adequately address the topic you have chosen.

Topic Choices:

• There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constructed. Most experts agree that they were constructed as burial monuments for pharaohs, but “how” these ancient people constructed monuments of such great size without modern machinery is a mystery which is still being debated. 
• No one can say for certain what happened to the Mayan people, but theories abound and include varied possible alternatives to explain the abrupt and mysterious disappearance of the Mayan civilization.
• Tutankhamen died young, at around 18 years of age. However, his cause of death has not been confirmed. Did he die of an injury, of illness, or was he murdered?
• Considered the “Mummy’s Curse,” a series of unexplainable, unfortunate, or tragic events that happened to the people who were present at the opening of Tutankhamen’s tomb. 
• There has always been debate about the identity of the poet Homer, the presumed author of The Illiad and The Odyssey. Was he a real person or not?
• The monumental size and complexity of the Tomb of Shihuangdi is astounding. It is believed that the workers were forced to remain inside the tomb when it was walled shut so they would not reveal the secrets of its construction. What was the emperor’s purpose for such an elaborate burial place?
• Other topic choice recommended and approved by the professor and supported by the grading rubric

Write a 3-4 paragraph paper in which you:

1. Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.
2. Identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery.
3. Use at least two (2) sources besides the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note:Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for reference)
• Include a cover page containing the tile of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.
• Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.
• Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions.
• Identify major historical developments in world cultures during the eras of antiquity to the Renaissance
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
• Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.

ETHICS CASE STUDY

Preparation

In your Managing in the Public Sector textbook, go to page 146 in the Appendix. You will see a list of case studies that involve ethics. From this list, choose one case study that will be the focus of this discussion. Choose a case study from your area of specialization (you may need to do some cross-checking), or as close to it as possible.

Discussion

Identify the number of the case study you selected in the subject line of the discussion area. For example: u07d1 Ethics Case Study 35 – J. Doe

For this discussion, first briefly explain why you selected the case study you identified.

Explain what you believe to be the ethical issue or issues involved in the situation. Keep in mind that you may have to make your own conclusions based on the information available.

Using the ethical theories presented in the Introduction (pages 1–14), explain which ethical principles you would apply to the situation and why.

Reminder

Your post needs to:

• Be at least 250 words.
• Contain a minimum of one reference or citation.
• Follow APA guidelines.

Competencies Addressed in This Assignment

• Competency 1: Dissect criminal justice ethical issues and practices.
• Competency 2: Apply human rights standards.
• Competency 3: Compare different ethics systems in a criminal justice community and leadership context.
• Competency 4: Articulate how personal biases affect ethical approaches to criminal justice dilemmas.
• Competency 5: Communicate effectively in writing.

Instructions

For this assignment, prepare a 4–6-page paper (1–1.5 pages per competency for Competencies 1 through 4), focused on the course competencies and address two key areas of learning for each competency. Competency 5 will be showcased through your coverage of Competencies 1–4.

Ensure that this paper showcases your learning proficiency and describes the importance of your learning relative to application in a career context.

Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Must be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• References: Include one reference per competency.
• APA formatting: Format resources and citations as per current APA style and formatting guidelines.
• Length of paper: 4–6 pages (1–1.5 pages per competency for Competencies 1 through 4), not including the title page or the references page.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Project: Assessing Competency

Use the link below to review the scenario You are a Forensic Psychologist. Then write a five to eight page paper that addresses the following:

Explain the factors involved in determining the competency and mental state of offenders.

In your paper, you must address the following questions: