Preparing to write a college scholarship essay - Use this PPT to help guide you through the do's and don'ts of this very important essay.
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Grammar Terms & Definitions
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Business Letters
Business E-mail
Letters of Application
Writing a Cover Letter
Letters of Complaint
Writing an Article Review
Writing a Product Review
Writing Resources:
OWL: Online Writing Lab [for MLA, APA, sample papers, research tips, etc...]
APA Formatting and Style Guide (from OWL)
PLAGIARISM!
Writing Thesis Statements
Writing an Argumentative Essay
The College Essay
APA Formatting and Style Guide (from OWL)
PLAGIARISM!
Writing Thesis Statements
Writing an Argumentative Essay
The College Essay
Rubrics to Guide Your Writing:
Strategies to Organize Your Writing:
Some are samples that you must recreate for yourself.
Pre-writing & Graphic Organizers: Venn Diagram Outline Free-Writing Drawing Conclusions Chart
Reflective Thinking
Cornell Notes
WRITING PROMPTS
Reflective Thinking
Cornell Notes
WRITING PROMPTS
Model Papers: How to Compose an Essay
Literary Analysis : Expository Persuasive Compare-Contrast, Characterization, Symbolism, Teen Issue
Anecdote Reflective Extended Definition
Business: Memo, E-mail, Resume, Thank-You Letter, Proposal
*Not all papers are A-level papers; see notes when they are available. Use these to provide you with a basis of structure, tone, and audience. I will refer to each in class.
Anecdote Reflective Extended Definition
Business: Memo, E-mail, Resume, Thank-You Letter, Proposal
*Not all papers are A-level papers; see notes when they are available. Use these to provide you with a basis of structure, tone, and audience. I will refer to each in class.
When it comes to written communication...
Employers want:
honesty
humor
timeliness
relevance
meaningful application
The Principles of Journalism
Journalist's Toolbox
ASNE's High School Journalism
Tools for Journalism Students
Online Journalism
NewsCollege
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