Part I
• Select and read any two of the five paragraphs at the end of this appendix under "Sample Paragraphs".
• Open a new Microsoft® Word document to begin your assignment.
• Copy and paste the topic sentence of each of the two sample paragraphs you selected into your assignment document. Include the sample paragraph numbers.
• Then, on the same document, write a one paragraph analysis of about 150 words, in which you do the following:
o Identify which of the two selected paragraphs was more effective, focusing on the writing elements rather than the opinions presented.
o Analyze why one paragraph was more effective than the other.
o In your analysis, compare the sentence structure, word choice, punctuation, variety, and the rhythm of both paragraphs.
o Underline your topic sentence.
o Review the WritePoint feedback.
Part II
• Incorporate the WritePoint feedback to make corrections to your paragraph. As you review, understand that WritePoint may be helpful but is not always correct. Make only the corrections you feel are appropriate.
• Copy and paste your corrected paragraph onto your assignment document, under your first paragraph.
Part III
• On your assignment document, write paragraph of about 150 words, in which you describe the feedback you received from WritePoint.
o Provide specific examples of helpful suggestions.
o If applicable, provide specific examples of suggestions that may have been incorrect and explain why.
o Describe how to accommodate WritePoint submission and feedback time.
o Explain how the Center for Writing Excellence and WritePoint can be a useful for your future academic writing.
o Underline your topic sentence.
Part IV
• On your assignment document, write a paragraph of about 150 words, explaining how you can apply five of the writing elements you studied in this course to enhance your academic and professional writing. Refer to the first four weeks of your syllabus to review the writing elements.