Essay Criteria:
For this essay, you are expected to plan and write a response to one of the
readings from this module using one of the prompts below. (Please note
that Turnitin DOES NOT accept .pages or .gdoc file types. Use .doc or .pdf
if possible.) Before you begin, you should view the Essay Rubric
below. The goal of this class is to teach college-level writing conventions.
Be certain your essay contains the following items:
Introductory Paragraph
Introduction – Your introduction should introduce your topic, as well as
entice your audience.
Thesis statement – This statement articulates the point you’re asserting. It
must be a complete sentence and appear at the end of the introduction.
Body Paragraphs – Support
Topic sentences – Each body paragraph must contain a topic sentence
stating the paragraph’s point. These body paragraphs are the meat of your
paper. Your support must be robust and ripe with colorful and specific
details. Be certain to use textual evidence from the reading to support your
assertions.
Concluding Paragraph
Your conclusion is your last opportunity to provide the readers with your
final commentary on your essay. You can end with a series of thought-
provoking questions, a resolution, a call to action, prediction, etc. Be
creative!
Assignment:
Please choose a prompt based on one of the Module II readings. Take
careful note of what the prompt is asking and be sure that you are directly
addressing the question at hand. Write 2-3 typed and double-spaced pages
(500 words or more), proofread your paper aloud, and visit the online tutor
for any further assistance. Don’t wait until the last minute to begin this
assignment.
“The Myth of the Latin Woman: I Just Met a Girl Named Maria”
Cofer asserts, “Mixed cultural signals have perpetuated stereotypes–for
example, that of the Hispanic woman as the ‘Hot Tamale’ or sexual
firebrand…In their special vocabulary, advertisers have designated ‘sizzling’
and ‘smoldering’ as the adjectives of choice for describing not only the
foods but also the women of Latin America.” Is this claim — that the media
promotes stereotypes—still applicable today? In an essay, analyze the
stereotypical similarities or differences between Latin American women
and another marginalized ethnic group, such as African Americans, Asians,
Middle Easterners, senior citizens, etc.) Be certain to include at least three
similarities or differences.
“Gender and Toys”
In 2019, Mattel, the maker of Barbie, released the world’s first gender-
neutral doll. The “Creatable World” line includes six dolls with different
skin tones, hair, and clothes, aimed to reflect and celebrate “the positive
impact of inclusivity.” How is its design different from traditional dolls, and
how do you feel the doll has impacted you or society at large?
“Two Ways to Belong in America”
Compare and contrast two points of view about immigration, marriage,
culture/tradition, or education. Be certain to include at least three
similarities or differences.
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