Thursday, August 31, 2006

The College Essay

The College Essay

Requirements:


250-500 words

Specific event full of description

Deadlines:

Freewrite (handwritten at least a page) on two of the prompts due Tuesday (9/5) by the end of class.

First draft typed and in class by Thursday. (9/7)

Peer review in class Thursday.

Final Draft typed and due in class Mon. (9/11)

Go to the following sites to see information regarding writing the Personal Statement/College Essay.

Getting Started

Brainstorming

Blunders to Avoid

The Essay Structure

The Writing Process

See my web page for a handout that has the college prompts to choose.

1 comment:

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