For this assignment, dedicate your writing journal entry to the following:
- Select and read an article on one of the following topics:
- Biodiversity preservation
- Future of education
- Public health
- Focus on 1-2 paragraphs in the article. How does the excerpt demonstrate a strong application of #composition and #organization? Freewrite your response for 10-20 minutes.
- Revise one paragraph of your response to be graded for #composition, #evidencebased, and #organization.
FAQs
Q: Can I choose an article on a different topic?
A: Yes, but be sure to let your professor know in advance.
Q: Where can I find articles?
A: You can search the library database or the Internet. If you are searching the Internet, be sure to look for articles published in leading publications (such asThe New Yorker,Scientific American,The National).
Q: Can I use one of the articles that we read as a pre-class reading?
A: Yes, if you want to read one of the pre-class readings in more detail you can.
Q: What are the deliverables? (What do I need to submit?)
A: Here's the checklist:
(1) Link of the article you chose
(2) Your response
(3) A highlighted paragraph in your response
(4) Revision of the paragraph you highlighted
Assignment Information
Length:Up to 500 words