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This is an ARGUMENTATIVE essay!!

Topic: Should a national identity take precedence over other possible identities? Why or why not?

MUST INCLUDE A THESIS STATEMENT IN THE INTRODUCTION!!

Some Things to Consider: What are core American Values? How do they relate to a national identity? For that matter, what is a national American identity? Is it important? What is the impact (on the United States, its politics and its various constituents) of a national identity? What does it take to assert a unifying national identity? How does the maintenance fo a national identity factor into our safety?

Provide background information in the introductory paragraph on national identity. Include paragraphs on safety of the country and how it affects people and their national identity. Include information on how the languages of different cultures use, distinguishes us from others, and how it creates a major difference in national identity. Include information on how to unify a national identity and create more patriotism among people for their country. In another paragraph, explain the impact of NOT having a national identity and its consequences.

Any other factors that you think would be a great inclusion to the paper, is greatly appreciated.

*must include 14 quotes along with parenthetical citations.

Name: Joshua S. Nadel

ORDER NUMBER: A1120318

Book that NEEDS to be included in the essay!!!

THE BRIEF BEDFORD READER, by X.J. Kennedy, Dorothy M. Kennedy, and Jane E. Aaron

Page #330-35
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Page #450-54

Essay Instructions: Subject name: Rediscovering Asian history, Culture And Tradition
Faculty: History

2450-2550 words

Essay Topic:
Consider how national identity and culture is constructed through fashion in China and Japan.

This is an in depth research essay requiring you to make a comparative (case study) analysis of constructions of Nationalism and Culture in China and Japan.


Important Points to Consider in Examining constructed nationalism and culture. (you must demonstrate your understanding our following points in your essay)

1. What is the traditional or other basis for these constructions or practices?
2. Why did these constructed ideologies emerge, or become subject to reinvention, when they did? Here you need to make sure you provide very concise historical and political context to support your analysis (your reader is your marker, don?t tell story).
3. What purposes do these constructions serve?
4. Whose interests are served in these constructions (eg. elite groups, populist or dissident groups)
5. What are the implications of these constructions?
6. What similarities and/or differences can you observe from your case study of these two Asian societies?


This essay should conform to general academic standards of presentation?spelling, syntax, paragraphs, introduction, main body, conclusion, and references. The title as set should appear on the first page, all pages numbered, and importantly your essay should be properly referenced throughout and must include a full list of references. Ideally your essay should be typed/word-processed (1.5 or double-spaced lines). Remember to answer the question as set; don't simply off load everything you may happen to know about the topic in hand! Obviously in answering your essay title you should seek to draw on subject themes, studies, theories, concepts and debates where relevant as well as possible other sources when useful to do so.

This essay will be assessed in these aspects: Composition, written expression, technical presentation.

Analytical skills?your ability to explicate a given issue or set of issues；in other words, to your ability to write about these issues in a way which sheds light on them, and which demonstrates your grasp of them.

Composition---the way in which your argument has been structured, or in other words to the form of the essay ( good introduction-, topic sentence for each paragraph, one paragraph one idea, good transition, good strong conclusion- It is strictly assessed for this essay?)

Written Expression---your prose style. The major weaknesses in this category are usually to do with syntax (sentence structure) and vocabulary.
Technical presentation?the overall formatting of the essay, and especially to the presentation of footnotes and bibliography. (please use Chicago Manual of Style)

Requirements
*This is a comparative essay, you should balance your words on both countries and your job is not to describe but analyze and make your arguments and all these should serve to make your thesis persuasive.

＊The examples you choose from both of the countries must have illurstrative and representative (or symbolic)value for analysizing their construction of national identity and culture,and also worth comparing their similaritied and differences.

*This is a history course, do not compare their contemporary fashion.

*use the past tense, for both events and discussions of other authors work.

*Take an authoritative tone but not an arrogant one.

*You need a good introduction. It should be brief but include the following: Question, Stance, Argument and Approach. Be explicit about these things.

*all paragraphs should have a strong and clear topic sentence.

*Make the structure of your essay a conscious choice, not an accident. Think about taking your reader through your ideas, by the hand.

*Cut all the padding out of your essay and your sentences.

*Each sentence should only be about one idea and each paragraph should be made up of a set of sentences about one idea.

*Avoid starting sentences with the following words: However, Thus, For example.

* This essay requires you to paraphrase and summarize others? ideas or arguments and concentrate on strong analysis. We are interested in your idea. Not direct quote in this essay. If you really want to use direct quote, you can only use a few short sentences and phrases.

*don?t use a lot of words to explain a concept, such as nationalism and culture, your reader is your marker, be concise about those things, you should concentrate on your argument and analysis. You will fail if your own argument and analysis is not sufficient.

* YOU　MUST USE BOOKS AND ACADEMIC JOURNALS BESIDES GOOD INTERNET　RESOUECES, because they are more authoritative and academic. Use real authoritative sourses(17 sources at least)

*use active voice whereas possible.

*use Chicago Manual of Style for footnote and bibliography of this essay

*Outline your essay
The purpose of an outline is to help you think through your topic carefully and organize it logically before you start writing. A good outline is the most important step in writing a good paper. Check your outline to make sure that the points covered flow logically from one to the other. Include in your outline an INTRODUCTION, a BODY, and a CONCLUSION. Make the first outline tentative.

INTRODUCTION - State your thesis and the purpose of your research paper clearly. What is the chief reason you are writing the paper? State also how you plan to approach your topic. Is this a factual report, a book review, a comparison, or an analysis of a problem? Explain briefly the major points you plan to cover in your paper and why readers should be interested in your topic. (you should include: Question, Stance, Argument and Approach. Be explicit about these things.)


BODY - Each paragraph in the body of the essay should include a topic sentence that tells the reader the main idea of the paragraph. Other sentences in the paragraph should support this with examples. In your paragraphs you will need to summarise and paraphrase (i.e. use your own words for) the ideas, research and arguments of others. You should use direct quotes very sparingly. Using The Ideas Finally the concluding sentence should tie the paragraph together and lead to the next paragraph. Of course, the order of the ideas covered in the paragraphs will follow the plan.

CONCLUSION - This should summarise the main view (thesis) presented. Explain why you have come to this particular conclusion. It should briefly review the ideas covered and finish off with an overall comment on the topic, e.g. future developments, recommendations.


CHECKLIST ONE:

1. Is my thesis statement concise and clear?
2. Did I follow my outline? Did I miss anything?
3. Are my arguments presented in a logical sequence?
4. Are all sources properly cited to ensure that I am not plagiarizing?
5. Have I proved my thesis with strong supporting arguments?
6. Have I made my intentions and points clear in the essay?

CHECKLIST TWO:

1. Did I begin each paragraph with a proper topic sentence?
2. Have I supported my arguments with documented proof or examples?
3. Any run-on or unfinished sentences?
4. Any unnecessary or repetitious words?
5. Varying lengths of sentences?
6. Does one paragraph or idea flow smoothly into the next?
7. Any spelling or grammatical errors?
8. Quotes accurate in source, spelling, and punctuation?
10. Did I avoid using contractions? Use "cannot" instead of "can't", "do not" instead of "don't"?
11. Did I use third person as much as possible? Avoid using phrases such as "I think", "I guess", "I suppose"
12. Have I made my points clear and interesting but remained objective?
13. Did I leave a sense of completion for my reader(s) at the end of the paper?

Essay Instructions: I have already collected data and have used (interview) one on one for 50 minutes each female from the ages of 20 to 25, and (internet research) as my methods for conducting this research paper, there has to be at least two key findings found from the data that I'll be uploading that should be discussed in depth. Also please do not just present the data , instead try to give an indepth analysis of the data meaning an interpretation of the data. for the methods part of the essay select three advantages for conducting the interview and one disadvantage. I hope these instructions find you in good health. I will list bellow the format and content of the paper. The paper addresses the question that is : how do hollywood movies influence young female saudi diaspora and what are the consequences on national identity




Abstract (approx. 100 words)

This should summarize the main aim, method and findings of the report.



Background (approx. 600 words)

This should provide a background for the topic, including a justification for the topic or issue chosen and the concepts used, citing relevant theoretical or other sources where appropriate. The purpose is to address the implicit questions: why do this piece of research, why do it now, how will it relate to what has been done before?



Research question (approx. 50 words)

This should be a clear statement of the research question(s) to be explored in your report. It should be a specific and ‘answerable’ question, appropriate to the methods employed and data to be collected.



Rationale for the method used (approx. 600 words)

This should present a justification for selection of the method used to address the research question, citing relevant methodology sources where appropriate. This should acknowledge known advantages and disadvantages for the method and consider how these may affect your report, whether positively or negatively.



Method (approx. 600 words)

This section should provide a sufficiently detailed account of the decisions taken and procedure followed. It should explain how you have operationalized the research question and so how you have generated the findings obtained. The purpose is to ensure accountability, so that someone else reading the report has sufficient information to replicate the process or to identify its strengths and weaknesses. Depending on research question and the method selected, this section may be divided into subsections (for example, sampling, recruiting, questions of access, designing interview schedule, ethics and consent, etc), following the narrative of the research.



Analysis and findings (approx 800 words)

This section should describe any decisions and procedures for analysis of the data or materials. It should provide a brief outline of the main or key findings. This section should demonstrate the development of a detailed analysis. .



Discussion (approx. 800 words)

This should integrate the background, research question and analysis sections. The purpose is to discuss the findings by relating them back to the research question in particular, and to related findings or issues in the field of investigation more generally. The section should also include a self-critical assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of research decisions taken and of any successes or flaws in the implementation of the project.



Conclusion (approx 400 words)

Overview of the key points of the report, drawing out any wider implications and including consideration of further research questions for future researchers.



Bibliography



This should include all cited references, presented accurately in a standard format.



Appendices



As appropriate, this should include any materials without which understanding or assessment of the research is impeded. While the appendices should not contain ‘everything that might be relevant’, you should include, at the least, for example, for interviews: interview schedule(s), interview transcript.







In general, you will be rewarded for demonstrating the following characteristics:



Content

(1) Relevance to the course

(2) Wide reading

(3) Development of argument

(4) Accurate citation of references (including adequate bibliography)



Presentation

(5) Clarity of expression

(6) Explicit structure

(7) Consistency of purpose

(8) Clear conclusion



Critical Judgement

(9) Depth of interpretation

(10) Imaginativeness

(11) Critical appraisal

(12) Thoroughness of analysis




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Essay Instructions: Write an essay to answer all five (5) questions. Each of the five (5) questions should be answered in no less than 300-500 words each. Please adhere to the three (3) following guidelines for each response:

The essay should begin with a topic sentence that restates the question in declarative form.
The essay should provide supportive information with specific detail to illustrate your points.
The essay should end by drawing appropriate conclusions

1. Throughout the colonial period, what were the factors that hindered or promoted a sense of national identity? At what point did nationalism become a major influence and why?

2. Discuss the extent to which African-Americans were able to develop a separate sense of community during the colonial period. Provide specific examples from your reading.

3. Do you believe that the American colonists and the British had irreconcilable differences that made the colonial bid for separation inevitable, or whether their underlying similarities outweighed their differences? Explain how the American colonists viewed their condition and defined themselves as Englishmen and as Americans.

4. How has your understanding of colonial families and the communities they created been reshaped by what you have learned? Support your answer with specific examples.

5. How did the economic life of the colonies both enforce strong links with the mother country and at the same time, create barriers between England and the colonies? What were some of the impediments to the colonies development of industry and commerce, and what were the resulting political implications?

Please utilize verifiable and renowned academic journals and/or books as sources (Do not cite other college papers or theses). The following websites are also acceptable sources:

Library of Congress's American Memory website (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html)
The National Archives website (http://www.archives.gov/)
George Mason University's website History Matters (http://historymatters.gmu.edu/)
Yale University's Avalon Project (http://avalon.law.yale.edu/)
Special Collections at Duke University (http://library.duke.edu/digitalcollections/)
The website Archiving Early America (http://www.earlyamerica.com/)
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