Writing Assignment 2: Creative Non-fiction

Content

• Write a work of creative non-fiction. Make appropriate use of all the concepts and techniques we have discussed so far. Above all, remember to show as you tell.
• You will be graded on your ability to appropriately apply the skills and techniques associated with image, voice, character, setting, and story.
• Read your essay aloud before you hand it in. Does it sound correct to you?
• You may be asked to read your essay aloud to the class on the day that it is due. I and your fellow students will ask you questions about how you went about composing it, so come to class prepared to talk about it.

Format

• Your essay should be a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 2000 words
• You must type your essay in Times 12 font.
• Double space your essay and number each page.
• Type your name, a title for your essay, and the number of words in your essay in the upper right hand corner of your first page.

Conferences and Due Dates

• Optional individual conference to discuss your essay with your professor will be held during our class period on Thursday, Mar. 13; if you wish to see your professor for a conference, stop by his office in Fine Arts 127 either during your class period or during his office hours.
• The essay is due in class and on turnitin on Tuesday, Mar. 18.
• You must both submit your essay to turnitin.com and bring a printed copy to class.