ENG 113 English Composition Spring 2017

ENG 113 English Composition Spring 2017
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Prompt: Essay #1 Autobiography / Reflection Essay?

Who are you? What motivates you? What is at the center of your life as a defining characteristic of who you are? Is it your faith? It is said that everyone believes in something and has some God whether that God is a deity or drugs or money, or themselves, etc. Do you believe that? What makes you get out of bed in the morning?

In order to fulfill this assignment you could focus on discussing your faith or lack of faith. Define, explain, and give examples of why you believe or do not believe in God or religion or whatever? Many interesting papers can be written about faith in God, people, talents, science, etc. All views will be respected. You do not get any points for “telling us what we want to hear.” No matter what your views are you must meet the criteria of the assignment for good writing: See CODA.

On the other hand, maybe this topic just does not speak to you. Maybe you really do not want to share your spiritual convictions with us. Maybe there is something else that is near and dear to your heart and who you are that you would like to focus your discussion on instead. Maybe you are most clearly and authentically defined as or by something else? Maybe you are a first-born son, a sports star, a cheerleader, a drama queen, etc. Tell us about it. Again, define, explain, give examples, and discuss advantages and disadvantages of who or what you are in a focused and in-depth manner. Are you happy that way, being yourself? Do you struggle with your self-concept? Why/Why not?

DETAILS: Your paper is 7+ paragraphs, typed, double-spaced, 12 point font and due . Post a copy of your well revised and edited paper on Live Text for grading and bring a paper copy to class for peer review and instructor feedback.