Academic Writing - 3.5 page paper on The Martian Race By: Gregory Benford

I need a 3.5 - 4.5 page paper written on the book The Martian Race by Gregory Benford. Here the topics you can choose from. English 203-01 and 203-05—THE MARTIAN RACE Essay Due Date: Finals Week—December 2015 POSSIBLE ESSAY TOPICS: 1.) Which of the four Consortium astronauts had the most challenging time from an emotional and/or psychological standpoint? Explain. What methods did he or she employ in order to deal with these challenges? Did he or she successfully deal with these challenges? Explain…. 2.) The Consortium astronauts were originally trained as NASA astronauts. This means that they have experience working in both the public realm (NASA) and in private industry (Consortium). What advantages did they encounter while working for NASA that they do not have as Consortium employees? Explain. What advantages do they encounter while working for the Consortium that they did not have when they worked for NASA? Explain. 3.) Gregory Benford introduces the idea of “life” on Mars in a staggered manner. That is, the various forms of “fossils” and the various forms of “life” are introduced at intervals throughout the text. Why might he have done it this way? What are the possible advantages, from a narrative standpoint, to doing it this way? Explain. What are the possible disadvantages, from a narrative standpoint, to doing it this way? Explain. 4.) From either an emotional or a financial standpoint, how do two or more of the Consortium astronauts handle the commercialization of the race to and from Mars? Explain. What might this say about their personalities? In a “real world” context, what might this suggest about the personal qualities that employers might seek in astronauts who take part in a potentially similar endeavor? 5.) A topic of your choice, but make sure that you “clear it” with the teacher…. WHAT YOUR ESSAY MUST CONTAIN: 1.) The essay must begin with an introductory paragraph that contains your thesis. 2.) At least three—and probably four or five—main body paragraphs are necessary. At least three paragraphs must contain a textual passage (or a few related textual examples) and analysis of that passage. 3.) The essay must end with a concluding paragraph. These paragraphs tend to summarize the main argument of the essay without copying verbatim most of the language of the opening paragraph. (For alternative concluding paragraphs, please consult the “Developing Paragraphs” hand-out, which students received prior to writing the first essay.) THIS ESSAY MUST BE FOUR TO SIX PAGES IN LENGTH. PLEASE CONSULT THE SYLLABUS FOR AN EXPLANATION OF HOW THIS ESSAY WILL BE GRADED. PLEASE SEE THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE FORMATTING REQUIRED AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF YOUR ESSAY…. Chris Hassel English 203-01 (or -05) Fourth Essay December…, 2015 Title Your first paragraph begins here.