42285Week One: Preparing for the Narrative Essay Narrative writing tells a story. A good narrative is more than reporting what happened. It has a purpose. It takes the audience on an adventure. This is best achieved by introducing a conflict, adding tension, and building to the...
42254Last week you explored a topic for your Narrative Essay. You focused on sentences and began to consider the path and shape of your essay by writing sentences that described the main idea, setting, conflict, and resolution. This week, you will look at...
42252This week we're working on introductions. You will read Mary Mebane’s “The Back of the Bus,” which begins on p. 157 in The Norton Sampler, and form some conclusions about the introduction of Mebane's essay. You will also write a paragraph describing your own experience...
42225Your paper must include the following sections, clearly labeled: Introduction Introduce readers to your topic; include a brief preview of what you will accomplish in this paper. (approximately 150 words) First Argument Present the best argument on one side of the issue. (approximately 150 words) Express your argument in standard...
42208Discussion: How to Conclude Much attention is devoted to how how one opens a piece of writing, but how one concludes can be just as important as this is the last opportunity of the writer to make an impact. In your post, include a closing line...
42209In 250-300 words, reflect on your experience in writing your Research Paper. Looking forward at other classes you will take at NLU, what are some things you'll continue to do when you write papers? What things will you need to change or do differently in...
42155You’ve conducted your research and you’ve written your draft. Now it’s time to make a pitch to convince others of your findings. We are often called on to present arguments and research summaries to others. This is your chance to practice this skill. At this stage...