I don’t really like to write many shitty drafts. I always write just two drafts, first I start thinking about the topic main points and how I’m gonna start and
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Reading all the pieces by Douglass, Malcolm X, and Jiang, I saw very similar scenarios throughout them. Although they were written in different genres and used different types of words,
Educational narratives such as Douglass, Malcolm X, and Jiang have showed us their struggle in the journey of learning. What makes them alike? They all come from a minority background
“The Allegory of the Cave” is a story with an extraordinary amount of symbolism in it using everything from the shadows to the fire to the sun and the light
An education narrative is a piece of writing that describes to readers about a person’s educational journey. The assigned stories can all be considered educational narratives because they all highlight
“How to read like a writer” by Mike Bunn was both thoroughly enjoyable to read and very informative. Adding a sincere story from you’re own life or even quoting another’s
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.
