Final Assignment

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Dr. Bordelon's The Short Story: On Campus

Final Assignment: In Class Essay

For a final assignment, you'll come to class and reflect upon what you've learned from the class material in an essay. Use this as an opportunity to really think about the readings and the knowledge you've gained (or haven't -- be honest) from the course.

Requirements
Specifically, you'll write an essay (title, intro, body paragraphs, conclusion) that explores the three major "things" you've learned from this course. These could range from writing to reading, from a point about a specific writer, to a generalization about the genre itself: let your conscious be your guide.

No specific word count is necessary, just remember to explain yourself -- and remember to write a complete essay.

Avoid merely repeating what you've written in your essay and paragraphs -- though you may draw ideas from them. You should begin by reviewing the syllabus and book/packet to refresh yourself with the readings, and then consider the in-class discussions, group work, course site, body paragraphs, etc. for specific examples of your intellectual growth (or wilting -- again, be honest).

You can (and should) bring in a short outline and list and/or list of quotes/specific examples that will prove your point.

Grading Criteria
To receive a passing grade, you must successfully complete the following:

Organization : Have a clear thesis statement (see Dr. Bordelon's Glossary for all words in bold), which states what you've learned. You must also include a clear division statement which is then developed in separate body paragraphs with clear topic sentences.
Content : Paragraphs that use specific quotes and examples and a full and complete discussion of why and how -- the explanation and/or reasoning -- that particular quote or example proves the point of your paragraph.
Proofreading : Sentences that are clear and no more than 4 major errors. (Major errors include sentence fragments, run-on sentences, verb-tense error, subject-verb agreement error, unclear phrasing/awkward/tangled wording, and spelling/wrong word error.