Reference no: EM133627801 , Length: Words Count:1000
Assignment:
The surest way to improve your writing skills is to write. Twice this semester, you will write a 1,000-word journal entry about any topic that interests you.
There's a catch, however. Unlike in most journals, you must write formally and professionally. Although you don't need to worry about creating a claim or organizing your thoughts into paragraphs, you must pay attention to the writing itself and apply what you have learned in the instruction.
In this particular journal, you will:
- Review the conventions of capitalization.
- Explore some common deviations from the conventions of capitalization.
There are no specific requirements for this journal entry except to pay special attention to capitalization. Be careful to distinguish common nouns from proper nouns and to follow capitalization conventions for words related to the Internet.
Also look out for careless errors that are not necessarily related to the instruction, such as typos. Your goal is to write as formally and professionally as possible. Your instructor may deduct points if there is evidence that you did not proofread adequately.
If you're stumped about what to write, consider the following topics:
- An account of your day, your summer, or your life
- Your opinion on a controversy facing the nation or your school
- A summary of a story, such as a movie or a TV episode you recently watched
- Instructions on how to perform a task that you understand well
- A description of your plans for the future, such as your dream job
- A biography of someone you know personally
You are also free to write fiction and poetry, but keep in mind that your journal must be formal and demonstrate your understanding of the concepts from the instruction. Fiction and poetry often bend the rules of formal writing, so you may find the requirements of this journal too restrictive for creative writing.
In the space below or in a separate document, write at least 1,000 words about any topic that interests you. Pay close attention to your writing so that you fulfill the specific requirements of this journal entry.
My topic - my favorite season, winter