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Here is the paper assignment for Essay #3: paper3-assignment
Important dates:
Thursday, Nov. 18: blog post (assignment)
Tuesday, Nov. 23: First draft due (please bring to class)
Tuesday, Nov. 30: Final paper due (please submit electronically)
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