Final Exam Essay

Wow!! The semester has simply flown by. I guess it’s true what they say—Time flies when you are having fun. At least I was having fun this semester, and I hope that you were too. The one of my goals is to create an environment that destresses people concerning the writing process. I hope that you found our 2 hours per week together relaxing. And now what you have all been waiting for—the absolute final paper.

Your final exam essay is to be a reflective paper. In other words, I want you to reflect on the mountains of writing, the forests of grammar exercises, and the deluge of class discussions that we have had this semester and answer the question: What’s the point? In other words, what was the purpose of the activities of the class and how did they help you grow as a writer and become more confident in your writing abilities? Finally, hat are the take aways? How do you feel that this class has adequately prepared you for ENC 1102 and/or the writing demands in your other classes?

Yeah. I know. It’s hard and you have to think, but you can do it. Your essay should be 4-6 pages, have an effective introduction that ends in an appropriate thesis statement. It should cite specific examples and use and identifiable organizational strategy. Finally, because all is well that ends well, it must have an effective conclusion.

Your essay can take any form that you wish and employ any organizational pattern that you feel would be appropriate and effective to convey your ideas.

And so now you’re thinking, wow, there has to be a catch somewhere. So here’s the catch: You will complete this essay completely on your own without any input or editing from me.

This activity is designed to test to see how well you can apply the skills and tools that we have been working on all semester in a completely autonomous way. I look forward to reading what you have to say!!!

Happy writing,

Mrs. M

Due: Your essay is due by Wednesday, December 17 at 10:00 am. You may not submit your essay via email.