EN100W - Fundamentals of English - Writing

Fall 2011 EN100W: Fundamentals of English/Writing Final Practice Topics:

1. Which do you believe has been most influential in your life—good luck (chance) or good decisions? Explain.

2. “Honesty is the best policy.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your position with examples from your life or from the lives of people you know.

3. Share a similarity between two cultures you are familiar with (one may be your own) which you find interesting.

EN100W Syllabi

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EN100W Calendar of Events

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GCC English Tutor Schedule - TBA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 - DESCRIPTIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS

Click on the following links to complete the required descriptive essay activities:

DESCRIPTIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1

DESCRIPTIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 - INFORMATIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS

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INFORMATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1


INFORMATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2

Click on the following link to complete the required critical thinking essay activity.

OCTOBER 12, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY

OCTOBER 24, 2011 - NARRATIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS

Click on the following links to complete the required narrative essay activities:

NARRATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1

NARRATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2

OCTOBER 31, 2011 - ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE ESSAYS

Click on the following links to complete the required argumentative essay activities:

ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #1

ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE ESSAY #2

Click on the following link to complete the required critical thinking essay activity.

NOVEMBER 9, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011 - CRITICAL THINKING ESSAY

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EN100W Test Dates

1. Handout Final Topics - November 23, 2011

2. Final Composition Exam - November 30, 2011

3. SERT Final Exam - December 5, 2011

Writing Process

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Click here to view the proofreaders' marks.

Click on the following links to view more information on writing effective essays:

Expository (Informative) Essays:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/02/


Expository Essay Topics:

http://712educators.about.com/od/essaysparagraphspapers/a/gen_expository.htm

Descriptive Essays:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/03/


Descriptive Essay Topics:

http://www.educationalwriting.net/resource_center/Essays/Topics/Descriptive_Essay_Topic.htm

Narrative Essays:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/04/


Narrative Essay Prompts:

http://members.accessus.net/~bradley/narrativeprompts2.html

Argumentative (Persuasive) Essays:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/05/


Argumentative Essay Topics:

http://www.goodessaytopics.com/argumentative-essay-topics.html

COMMON MISTAKES IN WRITING

Common Mistakes of English Grammar, Mechanics, and Punctuation

Common Mistakes and Tricky Choices

RUN-ON SENTENCES

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WRITING THE CONTROLLING IDEA/ORGANIZING AND DEVELOPING SUPPORT

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REVISING AND EDITING

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MIDTERM AND FINAL SELF-REFLECTIONS

Address the quality of your work in meeting the following:

1. Full and active attendance

2. Preparation and participation

3. Completion of course requirements

4. Growth in understanding of course content

Given your assessment of your work, what grade do you believe you deserve for this course?