My essay, according to the writers, should maybe reflect more of my own opinions. I'm not sure if my essay really calls for that though. Also, I personally feel (backed up by the writers) that I should liven up my essay, because it seems a bit dull and fluffy to me now. I should take a risk and really get my audience's attention. I wish I could find someone (for sure) from Newman who only participates for the fraternizing. Now that would be interesting.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
A Good Essay
Good essays are not always so formal in language, and they are not restricted to a specific format (five paragraph essays can be very boring). They should be personal yet factual and believable. They should reflect the author's identity and process of discovery. Essays should not necessarily be biased, but should make the reader think about something from every angle. There are so many kinds of essays, that some almost sound like poems or short stories. Essayists should take some risks when composing pieces - it makes essays way more interesting and attention grabbing.
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You have an interesting spin on the evaluation of your essay. I took it that she meant specific parts of the essay that we could improve, whereas you looked at the types of essays, and how your's fit in to those. What an interesting point of view!
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