Grammar
Essay Format
Paper 3
Emerging
Sporadic
100
Fix this sentence using a semicolon... Much of politics centers on the question of human dignity and the desire for recognition to which it is related, that is, human beings constantly demand that others recognize their dignity (Fukuyama 185).
Much of politics centers on the question of human dignity and the desire for recognition to which it is related; that is, human beings constantly demand that others recognize their dignity (Fukuyama 185).
100
What side of the page does the header go on? What does it include?
1)On the right top side 2)It has your last name, page #
100
What is the prompt for paper 3?
Write a paper in which you assess the impact of technology on human relationships (be it personal, social, political, global, and so on), using ideas from Christian’s essay as support.
100
Which of these were not part of Brian Christian's concepts: A)Form B)Semantics C)Integrity D)Humanity
C. Integrity
100
What are the ways to turn in your papers?
SafeAssign and Hard Copy
200
Fill in the blank with "who" or "whom" 1) Kenneth Black, _____ I believe formerly ran a hedge fund, was the keynote speaker at yesterday’s conference. 2) ____ did he blame for the bloody car-accident on Main Street?
1) who 2) whom
200
How is the headline supposed to look on your essay?
Your Name My Name Class # Day, Month and Year (the due date)
200
How long does this final draft have to be?
6 full pages
200
Name the three authors we have read so far, and the last author we will read (and I have hinted at several times already)?
1. Richard Restak 2. Dalai Lama 3. Brian Christian 4. Francis Fukuyama
200
What should you use when introducing new topics or paragraphs?
Transitional phrases and words
300
What are informal tone examples? Name minimum of four.
1. you, your, I, me, we, me, us, our, etc... 2. rhetorical questions 3. using the author's first name 4. slang and conversational diction 5. ultimatums (never, always, usually) 6. contractions
300
Where should your thesis be located? And what should it include?
1)At the end introduction paragraph. 2)It should have a clear argument, and main thesis elements that will set up the organization of the whole essay.
300
Besides having a thesis and having five full sentences, what other 2 parts are very necessary in the introduction paragraph for this essay?
You need to introduce Brian Christian and "Authenticating"
300
According to Christian, which qualities do you need to be considered human? Need to name minimum of three.
Stable point of view, personal history, an awareness of context with "statefulness", long term memory
300
In the episode of Last Man Standing that we watched some weeks back, what was the main issue that Tim Allen's character and his family were addressing (though in a humorous way), and to what author did we connect that episode to?
Learning disorders (ADHD and ADD), Richard Restak
400
Which of these ways is not the proper way to introduce a quote? A) By introducing quotes with various signal statements or phrases B) By starting the sentence with that very quote C) By leading up to the quote with a connection and explanation
B: By starting the sentence with that very quote
400
What is the proper way to cite Brian Christian in your works cited page?
Christian, Brian. "Authenticating." Emerging: Contemporary Readings for Writers. 2nd ed. Ed. Barclay Barrios. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2013. 94-108. Print.
400
If you have writer's block and can not meet the full essay page length, what are some ideas that can help lengthen your body paragraphs? Give me at least three examples.
1. Include more textual quotes (introducing and explaining each one) 2. Make popular culture connections (movies, TV shows, news, radios stations such as NPR, etc...) 3. Research articles to connect to your main examples 4. Include context, details, specifics=avoiding simple generalizations
400
"Cobbled-together bits of human interaction" (Christian 105) can not make what?
A human relationship because fragmented humanity isn't humanity.
400
In Bicentennial Man, when Andrew comes out of the box, he presents the Three Laws of Robotics that he must obey. Name one.
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
500
How do you avoid run-on sentences? Name all three...
Semicolons, split it into two shorter sentences, or using a comma with a conjunction.
500
What is worth the most points in your essay, or what can bring your grade down the most if you don't do it right?
1) Not having a clear thesis argument 2) Not having any evidence/ textual support 3) Being off topic/ or not addressing the prompt All of the above can be 20-30 points off
500
What kind of human relationships can you focus on in your essay, besides personal? Give me some examples for each category too.
1. Social (religious, sports, school) 2. Political (parties and campaigns) 3. Global (international businesses, EU, Olympics)
500
What does Christian authenticate as examples of form? Need to name minimum of three.
Face, vocal timbre, handwriting, signature, verbal style
500
What was the importance of Bicentennial Man fighting for the law to be passed for him to be considered human, and how old was he when it was acknowledged that Andrew was human?
1. To prove to himself who he was, to die married to his human partner, to show the world it does not matter how you were born/made, but what you did with your life 2. 200 years