ESSAY: Write
an analytic essay by taking a position and support it using expert opinion (the
readings, discussions, lectures, videos, presentations in class) – 60 points.
INSTRUCTIONS:
This is an analytic essay-exam answer that is meant to be brief (3 pages) but
well-reasoned and thoroughly examining a political behavior, phenomenon,
policy, based on the readings, NOT A RESEARCH PAPER. Take a position by
formulating and defending your thesis. Support it by developing an analysis of
the essay question. An analytic essay is a type of expository essay. I am
attaching for you its rubric.
ESSAY
QUESTION:
How would
you explain the gap between rhetoric and reality in the idea of the American
Dream? Do you believe in the American Dream? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Definition
of rhetoric: rhetoric: [noun] the art of speaking or writing
effectively: such as. the study of principles and rules of composition
formulated by critics of ancient times. the study of writing or speaking as a
means of communication or persuasion.
The American Dream: The American Dream is the belief that anyone can attain their
own version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible for
everyone.
The “American Dream” is a sort of ethos or set of beliefs that
drive many U.S. citizens as they work toward creating a life for themselves.
This set of ideals – which includes notions of individual rights, freedom,
democracy, and equality – is arguably centered around the belief that each
individual has the right and freedom to seek prosperity and happiness,
regardless of where or under what circumstances they were born.
INSTRUCTIONS:
This is an analytic essay-exam answer that is meant to be brief
but well-reasoned and thoroughly examining a political behavior, phenomenon,
and policy, based on the Revel readings, not a research paper. It is not
necessary
or even recommended, that you research beyond the course
readings to complete it. But you should discuss the texts in some detail and
use short quotes when appropriate.
Length: 3 – 4 pages, double
spaced, Times New Roman (12), 1-inch margins
STYLE: All references must be cited.
Use MLA in-text citation next to quotes or paragraphs with author’s
last
Name
and page number, e.g. (Nathan, p.25). In our case (Struggle for
Democracy, ch.11, p 3).
Provide
a list of readings cited in a ‘works cited’ page in the end, or your 4the page.
Although you are
using only The Struggle for Democracy, the works cited page is a mandatory part
of your essay.
