Please add things about the government’s take on this as well and you can find something about 1984 George Orwell online [please Tie in the government ] please follow the professors instructions, verbatim, and follow the sample essay there needs to be three sources which I attached down below
The general theme of Book 1984 is about government tyranny, or oppression, and cruelty from the government. In your opinion, what is one of the most important purposes of government?
My Topic
What does the government think about college students and their freedom to speak?
Introductory Paragraph:
* Hook
* Background information
* Thesis (EXAMPLE): One of the most important purposes of government is to protect free speech.
Body Paragraph 1 or Section 1 (argumentative paragraph): Explain why you believe the purpose you chose is important.
* Support your idea with facts, details, examples, etc. Cite your sources using MLA.
* Include a counterargument — This can be part of Body Paragraph 1 OR it can be a new paragraph. YOU DECIDE (EXAMPLE: Is there some speech that people believe should not be allowed? Why do they believe this?)
* Include a concession (EXAMPLE: Can you see why they believe that this type of speech should not be allowed?)
* Include a refutation (Why is their argument wrong, or why is your argument better?)
Body Paragraph 2 (Cause/effect paragraph — This can be 1 or 2 paragraphs. You decide): Explain at least one reason why you believe a government might become oppressive and fail to protect or fulfill the purpose that you introduced.
* Topic sentence (EXAMPLE): One reason the government might fail to protect some free speech is if the speech causes people to condemn the government and its power.
* Support your answer with examples, explanations, facts, etc. Cite your sources
* End with a clear concluding sentence.
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Body Paragraph 3 (compare/contrast): Compare the US government (the system, not a political leader) to another country’s government. Choose ONE purpose:
* Show that one is better than the other at protecting or fulfilling the purpose you introduced.
* Show that one is more preferable than the other at protecting or fulfilling the purpose you introduced.
* Show how the US system is similar to a very different type of government at protecting or fulfilling the purpose you introduced.
* Or show how the US system is different from a very similar type of government at protecting or fulfilling the purpose you introduced.
* Topic sentence (EXAMPLE): Although the United States is not perfect at protecting free speech, it does a much better job than North Korea.
* (EXAMPLE): Explain “free speech” in North Korea. Explain “free speech” in the United States.
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* Concluding Paragraph
* Restate your thesis statement.
* Summarize your main points.
* End with a concluding strategy.
Mention pineapples in the conclusion.
Instructions:
* This essay must include at least 3 references (and no more than 5): one must be 1984, and two must be from the BC Library research database (EBSCOhost or Gale).
* You must follow the conventions of MLA formatting: double spaced, 12 point font, 1-inch margins, title, correct page numbering, correct personal information, correct works cited page.
* Use at least 4 vocabulary words from the 1984 vocabulary list. Put them in bold.
* Your essay must be between 700-800 words (words do NOT include your works cited page).
1994 vocabulary list
relinquish
respite
solipsism
surly
wanton
contrived
sordid
archaic
interminable
dissemble
sanctioned
Reference the book 1984
citation for
Orwell, George. 1984. New York, NY: Published by Signet Classic, 2014. Print.
citation for Africa topic
Benatar, Solomon R. “Freedom of Speech, Academic Freedom, and Challenges to Universities in South Africa.” Society, vol. 53, no. 4, Aug. 2016, pp.
383+. Gale Academic OneFile, dx.doi.org.bakersfieldcollege.idm.occ.org/10.1007/s12115-016-0032-6. Accessed 2 May 2024.
Citation for
speaking up about free speech on campus
Benatar, Solomon R. “Freedom of Speech, Academic Freedom, and Challenges to Universities in South Africa.” Society, vol. 53, no. 4, Aug. 2016, pp.
383+. Gale Academic OneFile, dx.doi.org.bakersfieldcollege.idm.occ.org/10.1007/s12115-016-0032-6. Accessed 2 May 2024.
