Writer Choice
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...
Writer Choice
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...
Does social media help or harm relationships
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...
Discussion: How to Conclude
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...
Module 10: Journal Entry 5
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...
Your Research Pitch
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...
Module 8: Journal Entry 4
42080In 250-300 words, reflect on the concepts and skills that you have learned in the past 2 weeks. What was the most significant, valuable, or interesting thing you’ve learned and why? How can the concepts you’ve explored and the skills you’ve practiced in these past...