ASSIGNMENT 08 EN120 English Composition I Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages in length; […]
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What are some successes and challenges you have experienced in the first six weeks of the semester?
Read, respond, and reflect upon “We Learned to Write the Way We Talk,” by Gretchen McCulloch. Although there are two components for this assignment, you will only write one essay. (the article is attached) RESPONSE PART- Logical Consistency: Fully unpack the logic behind the writer/speakers’ point and see if this is something that can be […]
Describe how your current writing style compares and what you may or may not need to change.
Paper details: Locate an article or video describing the writing process. Critique the article or video as you read or watch and then submit your paper describing how your current writing style compares and what you may or may not need to change. Be objective and honest. How did the article impact your future style. […]
Which ones have you used? Which are you likely to use and why?Discuss.
n this week’s readings, take special note of the kinds of activities teachers can use to provide genuine writing experiences. For this assignment, write a paper to respond to the following: Which ones have you used? Which are you likely to use and why? Visit with your department or grade-level team and find out what […]
Discuss why learning to write effectively is important and your key principles of effective writing. The word choice and sentences should be appropriate to the audience (make sure it’s clear who your reader is). Make sure to back up all assertions with evidence/examples. The essay should be in the traditional five-paragraph structure (introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion).
Address a specific audience (a sibling, fellow classmate, former teacher) and offer your case why learning to write effectively is important and your key principles of effective writing. The word choice and sentences should be appropriate to the audience (make sure it’s clear who your reader is). Make sure to back up all assertions with […]
Describe your previous experiences working with sources and integrating them into your writing. Is this something you have a lot of practice with or something that you have little/no experience with? How comfortable do you feel working with different texts and then integrating them into your writing?
First read “Annoying Ways People Use Sources” by Kyle Stedman. Then, respond to the following three prompts. The total word count for your written response should be at least 400 words. 1. Kyle Stedman lists 6 specific annoyances. Choose 3 of them to explain in your own words. Then, describe which of these three you […]
Develop a response that includes examples and evidence to support your ideas, and which clearly communicates the required message to your audience. Organize your response in a clear and logical manner as appropriate for the genre of writing.
You have one semester left to graduate and you have the finances to do a maximum of four courses. Three of the courses are required courses. The last course slot belongs to an elective. You have narrowed down your choices to three electives, all of which are very popular and very useful courses that you […]
What interests you about the subject of this paper? Why is it worth writing about?
1. Subject: What interests you about the subject of this paper? Why is it worth writing about? 2. Purpose: Why are you writing? What goal should your essay accomplish? 3. Audience: Who are your readers? How well informed are they about your subject, and what do you want them to learn? 4. Genre: What genre […]
What is good writing, and when have you read it or produced it? Don’t just think school writing here—think personal writing, writing you’ve done on the job, stories and poems you’ve written, social media posts, and so on. If you’re combining symbols to communicate with yourself or others, it counts as writing.
What is good writing, and when have you read it or produced it? Don’t just think school writing here—think personal writing, writing you’ve done on the job, stories and poems you’ve written, social media posts, and so on. If you’re combining symbols to communicate with yourself or others, it counts as writing. What role will […]
How has your writing grown
For your final essay, I’d like you to reflect on this question–your response should be approximately two double-spaced pages long and in MLA format: Please reflect on the things you have learned or practiced as a writer over these six short weeks? How has your writing grown? Where do you feel more confident? What are […]
