English Essay

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With your Division/Classification essay, you will reveal a division that illustrates something about a topic your reader might otherwise overlook. You will also use classification to organize elements of a topic that would otherwise seem vaguely related. The introduction must introduce the category you will discuss and the thesis statement must make clear why these divisions and classifications matter to your reader. Contextualize your sources and integrate your quotes. The essay must include the use of  minimum two secondary sources that provided; two direct quotes; one use of paraphrase; and one use of summarythat you choose from the secondary sources provided. Essay must be in MLA style with a properly formatted Works Cited page for a total of 4 to 5 pages.

Choose one of the following:

1. Have you ever heard a statement that treated a variety of situations as if they were uniformly alike? For example, you may have heard that all first dates are nerve wracking outings plagued with sweaty palms and long, awkward silences. If you have ever had a date that defied this stereotype, you know that dating comes in many forms. Divide and classify to argue against a common statement of uniformity. Give concrete examples to support your claims.

2. Based on our class discussion about culture and subcultures, divide the general concept of a subculture into its necessary parts. In other words, what elements must be in place to distinguish a subculture from just another special interest group? The parts you identify must be mutually exclusive and you must give concrete examples to support your claims.

3. Think of a group of people you meet when participating in a specific activity. Classify the individuals in this defined group into categories that make sense. What common attitudes do they share? How do they differ from other groups who demonstrate different attitudes? What lies behind the differences and similarities among categories in this group? Provide anecdotes and evidence to support your claims.

You will NOT use Web sources ( primary sources ), You will use Only secondary sources that provided.