Exam – English 101 –
Just Write
For the final writing assignment, I am giving you one word –
transportation.
Step #1: Brainstorm all the possible options for
transportation.
Step #2: List your personal experiences – positive and
negative.
Step #3: Narrow your focus. Of what do you know the most?
What concerns or excites you?
Step #4: Research if you need some facts.
Use this as an invitation to write. You might write a
personal experience. Perhaps you have encountered issues. Feel free to explore
solutions. You might consider telling a story. You can do some research and
reporting about that dream car you have always wanted, or you might want to
complain about the horrible drivers or traffic you have encountered. If you go
off-roading, you might want to describe that perfect day on the trail. Dream a
bit about the future, if you wish. After all, a rocket is a form of
transportation. The choice is yours.
Step #5: Make a choice as to topic.
Step #6: Write. The
type of writing is up to you. Memoirs, cause/effect essays, problem/solution
papers, descriptions … all are acceptable. Write three to five pages. If you conduct research, cited your sources
with in-text citations and include a works cited page.
Step #7: Put the paper away for a day. Go back to it. Read
it out loud. Run spell and grammar check. Make revisions as needed.
Step #8: Submit your exam.
Due date: Thursday, March 16, 2017 at midnight.
“Rambos of the Road” by Martin Gottfried who explores the
transportation topic of road rage. Several personal examples are included.
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