Post #3, Course Reading and Next Week

Post #3, “Integrating Voice in Expository Writing”

·        Due date: Post to your Student Blog on Monday, October 24^th

·        Bring 4 hard copies of Post #3 to class on Monday, October 24^th

·        Requirements: 750-1000 word

·        Reading #5, “Introduction to Participatory Journalism” on MyBc

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For this assignment, you will produce an expository text with a strong integration of author voice via first-person narrative/perspective (using “I”). In other words, you will create an original text similar in style and tone to what we did in class, i.e. the second article from class entitled “Stick it to Me” on acupuncture. Please note, YOU ARE NOT rewriting an existing article but creating your own from scratch surrounding an issue/event of your choosing. One you choose an issue/event, think about how you might integrate your own personal ideas/experiences without establishing an argument, i.e. stay away from “I feel”, “I believe”, “In my opinion”, etc.  

·        Don’t forget to post on your student blog on Monday, October 24^th as well as bring 4 hard copies to class for a writing group/peer review workshop.  

It is imperative that everyone comes to class prepared on Monday, October 24^th since I will be announcing a very important assignment for the following week. We will also review our rubric for your Student Writing Portfolio.

·        Reminder, we WILL NOT have class on Wednesday, October 26^th due to a faculty planning day so attendance and preparation on Monday are vital.

As always, I am here to help so please email me or come visit my office if you have any questions and/or concerns.