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In a short essay of three to four pages, write a response to one of the readings from Digging In that we have done in Part 1. Choose the one that you liked the best, or the one that stirred the strongest reaction in you. Do not just summarize the essay or write what you think the author was trying to say. You may expand on the journal writes you have done, or it may be an outgrowth of the discussions we have had in class, but your essay must be your own personal response to the reading. You may disagree with the points the writer makes, but be sure to explain why. Do not just summarize the piece or explain what you think the author was trying to say.

As you write your essay assume that the reader has not read the work you are responding to. Include the title and author in your introduction and briefly explain the context for any references you make. Organize the essay with an introduction, a main body of as many paragraphs as you need to make your point, and finish with a conclusion of some kind. Include in the folder a photocopy of the annotated original reading.

1. Assume that the reader has not read the reading. Write a brief summary of the main point--a few lines, not more than one paragraph.
2. Briefly explain any references you make to the reading.
3. Organize your essay with an introduction, a main body of as many paragraphs as you need to make your point.
4. Finish with a conclusion of some kind.
5. Include in the folder a photocopy of the annotated original reading.

Purpose: To write an essay where you do the following:

• Formulate a thesis by analyzing an issue raised in the essay that interests you
• Support your thesis with convincing evidence from the essay and/or your own experiences
• Develop and organize your ideas logically through exploration and revision
• Demonstrate your understanding of essay structure
• Expand thoroughly in your examples: show, don't tell.
• To consider your audience, and remember, that while you may be writing to those that share your values (community, peers) you need to consider readers in other contexts.

YOU MUST MAKE AT LEAST ONE VISIT TO THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2 1.

• The first rough draft is due on September 13
• The second rough draft is due on September 18
• The final draft is due on September 25
• Format: 1" margins; 12 point type; double-spaced; approximately 250 words/page
• Put your clean, revised essay in the right-hand pocket of a folder along with a photocopy of the work you are writing about. Place all rough drafts, peer workshop sheets, LRC sheets, email evaluations, etc. in the left-hand pocket.

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