william strunk jr.and e.b.white

ENGL 1561

Prof. Moore

Essay Assignment

Due at 1430 hours, December 4

Submit to Blackboard

25%, 250 points

Please submit the following:

An essay specifying what part(s) of our textbook, The Elements of Style, you found to be most helpful in improving your own writing.

1. Introduction with thesis statement - I found (insert topic(s) here) in The Elements of Style, to be most helpful in improving my own writing.

2. Body - Describe your topic (s), giving examples of right and wrong. Identify why most helpful in improving your own writing.

3. Conclusion - Repeat thesis statement, short description of topic(s), repeat why most helpful

Evaluation:

100 points: Content: sufficient detail, examples, good explanation of why most helpful

50 points: Organization: proper introduction with thesis statement, body, proper conclusion

100 points: Format:

1. Left justified, 750-1000 words

2. Headings for Introduction and Conclusion

3. Include Name and Student Number

4. Proper spelling, grammar, punctuation

5. Clear organization and effective communication