Assignment
research report

you will turn in a research report of 500 - 750 words plus a works cited page. remember to turn in your research checklist when you submit your paper.
your paper should
• focus on a topic related to animal intelligence
• be double-spaced in 12 point font
• have an introduction; body paragraphs that use examples, facts, etc. to support the thesis; and a conclusion
• use an organizational pattern
• use at least three sources
• include in-text (parenthetical) citations
• include a works cited page that lists all sources used in the paper
• use three vocabulary module words
• use correct writing conventions

"and these i address to all females that would be married, or are already so; not that i suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want advice, for i assure [women], upon my honour, i believe the quite contrary; but the reason is, because i esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it, and therefore am willing to begin, where i may promise myself the best success." this statement from franklin's "rules and maxims for promoting matrimonial happiness" best demonstrates his use of criticism to argue his point his use of common sense to appeal to women his use of flattery to gain women's attention his use of facts to prove his point

If this were a fictionalized account, instead of a memoir, which might be the opening sentence? a) i am not your prisoner. b) i find myself in prison. c) you have taken me prisoner. d) black hawk had been taken prisoner.

Read the passage. then, identify the theme that is supported by the passage. most ships cannot survive a terrible thunderstorm. the ocean is an angry beast that will tame any who try to control it. the gods have the power to control human destiny. men are willing to die to eat the delicious cattle of the gods.