Category: ENG 1101 Essay 1
In class today, we looked at how a student essay–one that was already strong and had the pieces of the essay already in place–could be made clearer with more examples. One point made is that the balance of your ideas and the integrated text is important! Your ideas should dominate the essay. Do not overquote or rely too much on the ideas of your sources. Tell the reader what you know.
THE FIX-FYLC Essay 1 Fall 2017This is the planning sheet for in-class Essay 1. You will receive a hard copy of this planning sheet in class on Sept. 12. This planning sheet should be considered and filled out before writing your in-class essay and will be due with your essay.
ENG 1101 Fall 2017 Essay 1 Planning Sheet FinalThis in-class essay will be completed in class on Monday, Sept. 18. You will receive hard copies of this assignment sheet and the planning sheet in class on Sept. 13. This essay draws on class readings and discussions of Course Resources 7-11. Make sure to fill out the Planning Sheet in advance. This is due with your essay.
ENG 1101 2017 FYLC Essay 1 AssignmentThis short piece, “How to Be Emotionally Intelligent” from the New York Times identifies traits of an “emotionally intelligent” leader; they are skills that could be applied to many balanced individuals. The article, published in 2015 by Daniel Goleman, also offers a general definition of what “emotional intelligence” can mean.
Here is the sheet distributed in class for your summary assignment (part of Essay 1). This is due in class on Sept. 11.
Fall 2017 ENG 1101 Summary assignment
