ENG 105 - Invented Rogerian Arguments

Your second Rogerian assignment is pulled from today's news on a popular local online news center. Choose one of the following on which to base a Rogerian Argument.

1. Click hereto read an article on burglary in our community and the main offenders. Using Invention and Hegelian Logic, construct an argument based on the given Background and Exigence. Be sure to pursue research to support your arguments.

2. Click here to read an article on the political environment of the Turks and Caicos. After researching these issues to establish your Background and Exigence, use Invention and Hegelian Logic to construct an argument based in the BVI. Be sure to cite sources for support.


This essay is due on March 21. The essay should follow MLA standards (see the links to the MLA guide on this blog): MLA formatting, including a Works Cited page, and in-text citations. This essay is expected to be at least 1,000 words. Outlines should be submitted with the final essay.

HUM 205

The Due Date for your Unit Essays is Friday May 6th. The questions will be posted here in time for your return from Spring Break.

ENG 125 - Hamlet Essay Questions

In addition to your response to your selected question (at least 4 pages), it is expected that you will provide at least two sources separate from the stories and authors selected. Start your research on all facets of your chosen question as soon as possible. If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me. Essay to be in Arial or Times 12pt font and double spaced. Be sure to cite in accordance with MLA guidelines.

Answer one of the following:

1. Though Hamlet is Shakespeare’s most famous and most popular tragedy, the tragic action is constantly disturbed by comedy or irrelevance and the protagonist is inadequate as a tragic hero. How fair is this comment about the play?

2. Examine the ways that Shakespeare presents and uses revenge in Hamlet.

3. ‘In the end the revenge plot deals out justice to all the characters.’ How far does your reading of the play support this view?

Due Wednesday 9th of March, 2011 before 10:30 a.m.