Essay

Task:

You will use two assigned readings to write an essay that identifies obstacles to writing in college and explains how first-year students can overcome them.

Inquiry Questions: 

What prevents students from reaching their full potential when it comes to writing? What changes can they make to the way they think or act? Why would these changes lead to improved academic success? What objections might students have to changing?

Assigned Readings:

• “The Student Fear Factor” by Rebecca Cox
• “Rigid Rules, Inflexible Plans, and the Stifling of Language” by Mike Rose

Requirements:

• 1000+ words excluding works cited
• Cited evidence (quote or paraphrase) from both sources
• MLA format

Tips for Success:

• Re-read each text multiple times before and after drafting.
• Use about two quotes or paraphrases per paragraph to support your claims. This is a good way to stay focused on applying the concepts and establish credibility.
• Move beyond the five-paragraph theme