Animals and Humanss;

Animals and Humanss; Drawing on independent research, class readings, and viewings, write a 4-5-page essay answering one of the following questions. Essays must be typed and double-spaced. They should be typed in a standard font (12-point, Times New Roman) with standard margins (1 inch on the top and bottom, 1.25 or 1 inch on the sides). The assignment is due on February 27th by midnight by email. Assignments that are handed in after February 27th will be considered late. Late work is accepted after the deadline for a reduction of one grade for each day the essay is late. For example, if the deadline is Wednesday, the highest grade a paper handed in on Thursday can receive is an 14/15 , Friday a 13/15, and so forth. With the exception of those essays handed in late, all essays may be re-written for a higher grade. Late essays may be re-submitted for comment, but not a higher grade. Assume that your audience has not read this assignment and will read your essay because your title caught their interest. Your introduction should explain the problem-at-hand before presenting your thesis. Because this is an academic paper you must use a recognized style guide. Please use the Chicago Manual of Style. Please cite at least 3-4 scholarly sources from your own research as well as any appropriate sources from our class readings or primary sources. Note: This essay is an opportunity for you to begin to explore the animal or issue that you plan to write about for your final research project. While you’re not required to remain focused on the topic you chose for this essay, this is a good opportunity to develop a familiarity with a topic/issue of interest to you. This will make the process of designing a research question and prospectus easier for you. Topics 1. In his approach to Ape (2009), John Sorenson explores human/animal relationships by focusing specifically on our engagement with apes. He ultimately argued that apes fascinate us because “they are like us but not us” (Sorenson 2009, 125). Consider an animal that may figure prominently in your final research project or an animal that has always fascinated you. How would you characterize humans’ interaction with it? 2. Many critical animal studies scholars have argued that the human/animal relationship is characterized by disparities or inequalities in power. Many of the scholars that we have read so far this semester have adopted this approach (Franklin 2007; Tuan 2007; Sorenson 2009). In this essay, analyze the nature of power in the human/animal relationship by focusing on a particular animal and its relationship with humans. Is this relationship characterized by dominance? Have critical animal studies scholars been overly pessimistic in their analyses? Is there another interpretation? You can draw on an animal that figures prominently in your final project or simply chose an animal that fascinates you. 2 3. Propose your own question. If you chose to do this, you must discuss it with the instructor and receive her approval. Grading Rubric Criteria Measures Points Comments Introduction/Thesis Statement -explains problem to be addressed -provides necessary background -strong thesis statement 3 Quality of Ideas and Argument -strong insights -remained focused on question -strong reasoning 3 Use of Evidence -excellent use of different sources -relevant examples and case studies -contextualizes and introduces sources 3 Organization and Clarity -well-organized paper -includes topic sentences related to thesis that are fully developed in the paragraph -flows logically 3 Editing and Manuscript Form -avoids grammatical and syntactical errors -citations and format follow assigned style guide -includes academic title 3 PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET AN AMAZING DISCOUNT :)