Directions: Respond to only ONE of the following prompts. You will be graded on organization, clarity, grammatical correctness, and spelling. You will have 40 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Do not waste time rewriting your essay. Write a complete draft and then go back and revise. Use your time wisely.
1. In your opinion, what is one (1) skill or character trait that is essential for college success? Use specific examples and reasons to support your answer.
2. The Guam Community College recognizes writing as crucial to academic and professional success. Do you agree with this view on the importance of writing? Use specific examples and reasons to support your answer.
3. The saying, "If you have nothing nice to say about someone, don't say anything at all," teaches us the etiquette of politeness and consideration of others' feelings. However, there are those who believe that the truth is necessary to maintain healthy relationships. Is telling the truth more important than sparing someone's feelings? Use specific examples and reasons to support your answer.
EN096 SYLLABUS
Four Major Essays
TYPES OF ESSAYS ET. AL
Expository Essay Topics:
Descriptive Essays:
Descriptive Essay Topics:
Narrative Essays:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/narrative_essays.html
Narrative Essay Prompts:
http://grammar.about.com/od/developingessays/a/topnarrative07.htm
Narrative Essay Prompts:
http://grammar.about.com/od/developingessays/a/topnarrative07.htm
Argumentative (Persuasive) Essays:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/argumentative_essays.html
Argumentative Essay Topics:
http://www.ar.cc.mn.us/beste/english1121/research/topic_suggestions.htm
Argumentative Essay Topics:
COMMON MISTAKES IN WRITING
Common Mistakes of English Grammar, Mechanics, and Punctuation
Common Mistakes and Tricky Choices
Common Mistakes of English Grammar, Mechanics, and Punctuation
WRITING THE CONTROLLING IDEA/ORGANIZING AND DEVELOPING SUPPORT
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MIDTERM AND FINAL SELF-REFLECTIONS
Address the quality of your work in meeting the following:
1. Full and active attendance
2. Preparation and participation
3. Completion of course requirements
4. Growth in understanding of course content
Given your assessment of your work, what grade do you believe you deserve for this course?
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