Category: English

Write an expository essay on a topic that you understand better than most people. Your topic may be academic, but it may also be based on a hobby, interest, or experience. Write an organized paper explaining your topic to someone who does not understand it as well as you. Choose one of the following modes of development: Definition: This mode of development defines a term. You can: define a word or words that are not well known outside of your area of interest (ex: photography terms) redefine a word that you think is commonly misused or should be redefined (ex: redefining the word “selfish”) Process: This mode of development is also known as “how-to.” You can: show someone how to do something that you already know how to do (ex: how to deal with a difficult customer) explain a process that you understand well (ex: how the NFL draft works) Cause and Effect: This mode of development examines a cause-and-effect relationship. You can: examine the causes of an event or phenomenon (ex: why people procrastinate) examine the effects of an event or phenomenon (ex: the effects of working while in school) Compare and Contrast: This mode of development compares and contrasts two things (ex: living in Miami vs. living in New York or online classes vs. traditional classes). Classification: This mode of development breaks a broad topic down into smaller subcategories (ex: different genres of video games or different ways to learn a language)

For this homework assignment, read the article in its entirety. It is found under Modules. Take extensive notes. Write full paragraphs summarizing the story. Do not use any quotations. If you don’t understand what he is arguing, reread it until you do. Use a dictionary. This will not be an easy assignment, and it will take you quite a while to complete.

Assignment Descriiption: For this essay, choose a reading we have not discussed in class from Acting Out Culture (you may use the same reading you chose for the first assignment). Next, identify an important topic that the author discusses and find another text online that is “in conversation” with the original reading on this same topic. While the readings may not reference one another directly, you must show, through detailed summary and analysis, how they are engaging in the same conversation.
You should begin your essay by introducing the main topic. You may address sides people often take in the debate (e.g., those in favor of universal healthcare vs. those opposed). For other open-ended topics, portray the scope of what’s known about the issue and what questions writers and scholars are still wrestling with.
Include a summary of each text when you introduce them. These summaries should only draw on information that is relevant to the topic. Since some texts may address a wide variety of issues, you should avoid unnecessarily lengthy summaries by attempting to cover the entire essay.
As you demonstrate the “conversation” happening in your readings, be sure to identify the rhetorical situation as well as each author’s thesis. The authors do not need to disagree with each other to be in a conversation with one another; they can also indirectly agree with or expand on parts of each other’s claims. Use direct quotations as evidence.
In the last paragraph, based on your analysis of these texts, enter into the conversation yourself. Which author has more to say? What questions about this topic remain to be answered by these texts? Offer some ideas to the reader for further avenues of inquiry and research.
Purpose: The goal for this assignment is to help you identify and enter conversations in writing while evaluating and analyzing a variety of texts.
Guidelines and Requirements: In order to earn full credit, this essay must be written in MLA format 1000-1500 words (excluding the Works Cited page), and should include:
a paragraph that introduces the central topic.
a detailed summary of each reading.
an analysis of each reading, showing how they respond to one another using properly formatted quotations and in-text citations.
a conclusion in which you offer your interpretation of the topic based on your analysis of each reading.
a Works Cited page with both texts along with any other sources you choose to consult.
(I’ve included the essay I did according to the first source)

Project Draft Part Two: Persuasive Essay With Research
topic The debate over whether universities should be required to pay student-athletes or leave compensation to external sources like Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals has gained significant traction in recent years.
Creating a draft is an important part of the academic writing process as it allows your instructor to provide specific feedback on how to strengthen your argument, how to better reach your audience, and whether your sources support your argument. Creating a draft is also crucial to the academic writing process as it allows you to articulate your ideas and thoughts on paper so you can rethink your main ideas and rewrite them in a way that makes your argument more persuasive.
Directions
For this assignment, you will submit the first draft of your essay. You will use at least one source from the Project Resources Document and two sources that you find through your own research using the Shapiro Library Home – Shapiro Library Homepage – Research Guides at Southern New Hampshire University (snhu.edu) to support your essay.
Specifically, you must address the following:
Compose a thesis statement that addresses your position.
Support key points in your persuasive essay with evidence from your research.
These are the key points presented in your thesis statement.
Use quotes or paraphrases to integrate evidence from research into your persuasive essay.
Include at least one quote and/or paraphrase for each body paragraph.
Include strategies to meet the needs of an audience. In your response, include:
An introduction with relevant background information that appeals to your chosen audience.
A conclusion that summarizes your key points and includes a call to action for your chosen audience.
Use persuasive writing techniques in the body of your persuasive essay.
Address and refute an opposing viewpoint to your position.
Use ethos, pathos, or logos to persuade the audience when refuting the opposing viewpoint.
Use attribution conventions throughout your persuasive essay.
Use APA o attribution conventions for all in-text citations and/or paraphrases.
Include a References or Works Cited page at the end of your persuasive essay.
What to Submit
Submit your essay as a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document (with an additional title page and reference page in the case of APA, with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Use at least one source from the Project Resources Document and two sources that you find through your own research using the Shapiro Library to support your essay. Follow APA citation guidelines when citing sources both throughout and at the end of your paper.

Learning how other, more experienced writers and communicators make choices to communicate their ideas effectively is key to changing the story of your writing skills so you, too, become the strong, confident writer you need to be to succeed in college and your professional career.
For this assignment, write to inform your instructor that you understand effective writing and explain to them what choice(s) you can make to change your writing story.
Select an informative piece of writing which addresses an issue relevant to your field of study.
Select either:
An informal publication like the transcript of a TED Talk or a personal blog post
A more formal peer-reviewed article from the PG Library
A business newsletter
In your assignment, complete the following steps:
Concisely explain to your instructor what effective writing is based on the knowledge you gained from Hawkes and PG Writing Center resources and what you learned in Seminar.
Explain what you think are the effective writing choices the author of the chosen document makes in establishing and supporting their main point.
Finally, explain what writing choices you need to make more effective in the future based on what you see in the model writing and how you plan to do that.

Use Approach 2
MLA Format
Use the directions attached
Evaluate each topic, cite the resources within the essay, and include a bibliography at the end if it requires.
Make it at least 2 pages, no more than 3.
Make the writing as if an 18 year old freshman girl in college is writing it but make it good so the English professor doesn’t complain again.

The purpose of this assignment is to present your writing work in a professional portfolio. You can download a PDF copy of the Unit Assignment if that is easier for you.
Task
For this assignment, you will compile the materials from your work in WRTG 394 into a professional portfolio suitable for highlighting your writing skills to potential employers.
Length: The length varies, depending on the materials included from your work in WRTG 394:
Biography–Assignment is 250 words long.
Project Proposal–Assignment is 800 words long-write and includes an additional 50-100 words talking about the process of writing it.
Request for Informational Interview Email–Assignment is 300-400 words long and includes an additional 50-100 words about the process of writing it.
Professional/Business Report–Assignment is 1,500-2,000 words long and includes an additional 50-100 words about the process of writing it.
Reflection–Assignment is 250 words long.
Format: Please adhere to APA guidelines for formatting the document.
Title page
12-point font
Bold-face type in the headings
1- and 1/2-inch margins
Use the portfolio template below to organize your work.
Template for Portfolio Assignment:
Utilize the template below to organize your portfolio. Include copies of your assignments, comments on the assignment, and the reflection assignment (instructions below) to craft a portfolio highlighting your critical thinking and achievements in WRTG 394. You may include graphics as appropriate. Visual elements may include bullet points, fonts, boxes, and images. Please see the links to sample portfolios at the end of the assignment descriiption.
Title Page
Biography: Provide information about yourself as a learner/working professional. Include any professional achievements you wish to share.
Background: Introduce each copy of your WRTG 394 assignments.
Project Proposal Final Draft: Provide a 50–100-word paragraph commenting on writing the project proposal.
Request for Informational Interview Final Draft: Provide a 50–100-word paragraph commenting on writing the request for an informational interview email.
Professional/Business Report Final Draft: Provide a 50–100-word paragraph commenting on drafting the professional/business report.
Link to the PowerPoint Presentation (optional): Include a hyperlink to your project PowerPoint presentation.
Course Reflection:
Overview: Reflect on your experience in the course using the following prompts as a guide. Write a 250-word reflection in a narrative format without headings or bullets.
Starting Point vs. Current Status: Compare your initial position, as expressed in the Week 1 discussion post, with your current position after completing the course.
Effective Writing Process: Describe the writing process you find most effective for your writing practice and how it can be applied to workplace communication.
Feedback Evaluation: Evaluate the feedback received during the term. Identify the most and least helpful feedback for revising your drafts, and discuss your approach to giving feedback in a professional setting.
Questions to ask yourself before submitting your portfolio:
Does your biography include details relevant to your professional work or aspirations?
Do the visual elements of your portfolio add meaning to your content? Visual elements could include boxes, icons, buttons, and images.
Do the visual and written elements of your portfolio illustrate or provide evidence of your skills, experiences, and knowledge?
Are your fonts, colors, and other design choices consistent across pages?
Do your chosen assignments provide evidence of your skills, experiences, and knowledge?
Does your reflective writing explain the significance of your artifacts?
Does your reflective writing make connections and demonstrate critical thinking?
Is your reflective writing correct and error-free?

The purpose of this assignment is to reflect upon “lessons learned” and offer advice to future WRTG 394 students.
Task
Write a paragraph offering advice to WRTG 394 students. What are your top tips for success in the course? What were the best and worst aspects?

he purpose of this assignment is to reflect on the progress made with business writing.
Task
Revisit your post in Unit 1 Discussion 2: Self-Assessment and Goal Setting. Reflect on the past 8 weeks, and assess the progress you have made since the beginning of the course. Write a paragraph comparing your skills at the beginning of the course to your skills now.

The purpose of this presentation is to develop the skills necessary to create a PowerPoint presentation with audio or video. You can download a PDF copy of the Unit Assignment if that is easier for you.
Task
For this assignment, you will record a PowerPoint presentation with audio or video presenting your business report. Please note that you are encouraged to record yourself on video for practice, but you can choose to only record an audio presentation without it impacting your grade.
Here are a couple of tips to consider that will help make your presentation successful:
Use your executive summary to help you determine the content for your presentation.
Writing that summary has already helped you determine the key points of your report. Putting together your PowerPoint presentation then becomes a matter of translating the summary into PowerPoint slides.
Remember, a good PowerPoint presentation doesn’t try to put too much information on a single slide. It’s okay to have more than ten slides. Think of your PowerPoint presentation as a visual equivalent of your executive summary.
While it’s okay to have more than ten slides, too many slides can kill the effectiveness of a presentation. Fifteen slides may be acceptable, but more slides than that include perhaps too much detail for a presentation.