Outline: Writing and Essay
Take a Stand Essay Guideline
Assignment Background:
Throughout this course, you will write a 500-750-word, five-paragraph essay in which you “Take a Stand” on an issue; such as Childhood Obesity, Underage Drinking, or Cyber Bullying to name a few suggestions. Doing so will allow you to demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate through writing. You will develop your essay by completing the following, which will be due in the following topics:
Topic 2: Research and Outline
Topic 4: Rough Draft
Topic 6: Final Draft
Instructions for completing each step will be provided within the week/topic in which it is due. You may review exemplars of both the rough and final drafts of a Take a Stand Essay.
Getting Started: Topic 2
Brainstorm:
As a college student, it is important for you to know how to prepare an essay. You should begin the writing process by brainstorming possible concepts you may want to write on and research. There are many ways you can brainstorm such as:
Free Writing
Listing
Mapping/Webbing
Take some time to brainstorm possible ideas for your essay. Here are some suggestions for getting started:
Focus on a single problem or issue that is important to you.
State the issue as a question using journalistic questions such as WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and HOW?
Relax the mind and body! Relaxation enhances alertness, so take time to reflect on the topic you selected.
Brainstorm about three to four solutions to the problem you have chosen.
Give yourself a time limit. Set a time limit for your brainstorming session (10 minutes is recommended), but allow for several solutions or ideas to your issue. If you start to drift off topic; get refocused or stop and come back to the brainstorming when you are refreshed or have more time allotted.
Evaluate your ideas. Once you have completed your brainstorming session, go back and evaluate your ideas and solutions. Your solutions should be rational and realistic, and obtainable before you
Assignment Background:
Throughout this course, you will write a 500-750-word, five-paragraph essay in which you “Take a Stand” on an issue; such as Childhood Obesity, Underage Drinking, or Cyber Bullying to name a few suggestions. Doing so will allow you to demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate through writing. You will develop your essay by completing the following, which will be due in the following topics:
Topic 2: Research and Outline
Topic 4: Rough Draft
Topic 6: Final Draft
Instructions for completing each step will be provided within the week/topic in which it is due. You may review exemplars of both the rough and final drafts of a Take a Stand Essay.
Getting Started: Topic 2
Brainstorm:
As a college student, it is important for you to know how to prepare an essay. You should begin the writing process by brainstorming possible concepts you may want to write on and research. There are many ways you can brainstorm such as:
Free Writing
Listing
Mapping/Webbing
Take some time to brainstorm possible ideas for your essay. Here are some suggestions for getting started:
Focus on a single problem or issue that is important to you.
State the issue as a question using journalistic questions such as WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and HOW?
Relax the mind and body! Relaxation enhances alertness, so take time to reflect on the topic you selected.
Brainstorm about three to four solutions to the problem you have chosen.
Give yourself a time limit. Set a time limit for your brainstorming session (10 minutes is recommended), but allow for several solutions or ideas to your issue. If you start to drift off topic; get refocused or stop and come back to the brainstorming when you are refreshed or have more time allotted.
Evaluate your ideas. Once you have completed your brainstorming session, go back and evaluate your ideas and solutions. Your solutions should be rational and realistic, and obtainable before you