As I read Mike Bunn’s essay, “How to Read Like a Writer” it brought up important factors which I want to try out. Mike Bunn states in his essay, “You … Read More
Category: Discussions (Page 1 of 3)
I want to revise my U3 and my U2 work because I read the feedback I got and I can see ways that I can improve them and make them … Read More
I need to use my PSA to connect with a variety of audiences. I want to share this with a broad audience, including those who think Asians should be blamed … Read More
For my U3 assignment I chose PSA as my genre. A PSA is public service announcement which is a communication in the public interest that is freely distributed by the … Read More
How is climate change affecting us and the environment around us?
How has social media changed us ?
Is Racism still present in our nation? … Read More
In my first draft my story was all over the place and I didn’t really know how to word things and make a connection properly, even though everything was connected. … Read More
As a reader the part that was interesting to me in the Bunn essay was when he said to read like an architect. This part was interesting because I never … Read More
About
Professor: Jessica Penner
Email: jpenner@citytech.cuny.edu
Class Meetings & Times: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-5:40 PM, in Namm 521
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 – 1 PM. I’ll be available through Zoom and will send an invitation via email that you should keep all semester. Try to join my meeting at the start of the hour, not at the end—since I may be talking to other students or have another appointment after the hour is up. If those times don’t work with your schedule, we can schedule a different time. This means you’ll have to schedule an appointment in advance via email. I suggest you have multiple times in mind, since your schedule may not mesh with mine!
Course Description: A course in effective essay writing and basic research techniques including use of the library. Demanding readings assigned for classroom discussion and as a basis for essay writing.
