Week 2
Determining Assignment Expectations
A key element in success in writing is understanding what is being asked for in the assignment. Understanding a writing assignment is critical to success, and yet is rarely taught as a skill. This week’s readings and media focus on how to read an assignment and focus in on the important details.
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Deadline Notice
- Begin working on Illustrative Essay Part 2 which is due in a later week.
- If you have not done so already, Schedule a Live Writing Help Tutoring Session with Tutor.com to review your Illustrative Essay first draft which is due in a later week.
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Review
Review the following resources to prepare for this week’s assignments and discussions.
- Read the following chapter in A Writer's Reference
- C1 Planning
- Types of Academic Papers [DOWNLOAD]
- Introduction to Illustration/Example Essay (opens in a new window)
- Only read and engage with the information on this page. You do not need to click "Next".
- Writing for Success: Illustration/Example (opens in a new window)
- Only read and engage with the information on this page. You do not need to click "Next".
- She’s Your Basic L.O.L. in N.A.D (opens in a new window)
- Only read and engage with the information on this page. You do not need to click "Next".
- Watch Purdue OWL: APA Formatting - The Basics [00:04:47]
- Watch APA 7th Edition: Set up an APA Format Paper in 6 Minutes | Scribbr [00:05:53]
- Watch How to Write an Illustrative Essay [00:01:48]
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Respond by Thursday. Discuss through Saturday.
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Due Monday, Week 3, 8 AM (Pacific Time)
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