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2020/11/18 Paper #3 Prompt & Discussion: Fal20 ENGL 001A #72534 READING AND COMPOSITION-Online

https://canvas.pasadena.edu/courses/1107618/pages/paper-number-3-prompt-and-discussion?module_item_id=12576030 1/2

Paper #3 Prompt & Discussion Here again is the prompt (https://ilearn.laccd.edu/courses/128467/files/16285785/download?wrap=1)

(https://ilearn.laccd.edu/courses/128467/files/16285785/download?wrap=1) for Paper #2:

Some of these instructions are being repeated from last week:

1) Now that you have chosen a fairly controversial and fairly complicated topic/problem to write about, let's work together on making it a more focused topic/problem. Remember that this cannot be a overly difficult topic/problem (say, the Middle East Crisis) and it cannot be a way too simplistic topic/problem (say, why can't my sports team win a championship).

2) Start coming up with some possible causes for this topic/problem and some possible solutions for it as well (based on reality, not your hopes, wishes, or dreams). Create a list of at least 3 of each-- there are many possible causes and solutions for these problems, so eventually you will need to settle on the best 3 of each that will fulfill the requirements of this paper. Expect that we will discuss as many topics as possible during our Zoom meeting this week.

3) You should have already started researching what those causes and solutions are. You should also have found some information by now justifying that this topic/problem is valid to learn about and necessary to write about as well as some brief history as to when this problem began. Please be careful though; perhaps after researching a bit on your assigned topic/ problem, you might not like it anymore or you might simply not want to write a paper about it. Don't be stuck writing about something that does not interest you.

4) Eventually you will be writing a 6-8 page paper, but not immediately. For the 1st draft, you will prepare a well-planned 2-page maximum Informal Outline; the 2nd draft you will be a new and improved 2-page maximum Informal Outline with a Works Cited page--please do not write a full paper yet for this assignment. Due dates for these drafts are as follows:

1st Draft Informal Outline: Thursday, November 19

Peer Editing on the 1st Draft Informal Outlines: Saturday, November 21

2nd Draft Informal Outline: Wednesday, November 25

Final Drafts: sometime either before the Final Exam or the day of the Final Exam--TBA

Just like with Papers #1 & #2, your 1st draft will be a 2-page maximum Informal Outline that will undergo peer editing by 2 peers in the class; you also have the option to go to the Online Writing Center as well the Reference Librarian desk for extra help. The 2nd draft will be revised Informal Outlines that I will look at and give you my feedback on.

2020/11/18 Paper #3 Prompt & Discussion: Fal20 ENGL 001A #72534 READING AND COMPOSITION-Online

https://canvas.pasadena.edu/courses/1107618/pages/paper-number-3-prompt-and-discussion?module_item_id=12576030 2/2

I look forward to our upcoming discussion on your topics/problems for Paper #3!!