Have you been assigned to write an argumentative essay for your freshman composition course? Are you having problems getting started? This sample assignment contains helpful links related to argumentation and persuasion, sample essays, interactive outlines, prewriting exercises, and peer editing assignments--all designed to "j ...continues
Are you required to write a research essay this semester? Are you clueless about how to choose a topic, conduct research, and document and integrate your sources? This sample assignment is full of links that will guide you to a wealth of web-based resources for writers of researched essays, including a Powerpoint presentation ...continues
Argumentation: Issues to Consider
A one-page outline discussing the nature of argument and issues to consider when composing an argument such as topic choice, supporting evidence, underlying assumptions, logical fallacy, and argumentative appeals.
Literary definitions are included.
A brief description of each literary term is used as a study guide.
Persuasive Essay Topics are generated.
This posting examines some topics for creating a persuasive paper based on national or local news impacting family and self.
How do I write about Amy Tan's "Two Kinds?"
This posting offers possible writing topics and prompts related to Amy Tan’s “Two Kinds.” It also suggests some ways to analyze the text.
Maya Angelou’s “Graduation” is explored.
Study Guide: What is the controlling/main idea of Maya Angelou’s “Graduation” (from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings)? DISCUSSION: The controlling/main idea of a piece of writing is often referred to as a THESIS. Here are some characteristics of a thesis: (More Details Follow) SAMPLE RESPONSE: The controlling idea in th ...continues
This solution offers implications about Yukio Mishima's text.
This posting analyzes this short story in terms of literary elements and critical theories. It particularly examines the use of culture to create setting and characters.
What is a run-on sentence and how do I fix it?
This solution defines what a run-on sentence is, gives an example of one, and tells you how to fix it, again using examples.
Nathaniel Hawthorne has a reputation for ambiguity, intentionally leaving his stories ambiguous and open-ended. Critics have read widely differing meanings into "Young Goodman Brown." Which of the following interpretations is to you most convincing? Is Young Goodman Brown's journey into the forest an evil dream (perhaps ins ...continues
