Prepare: As you prepare to write your second discussion for this week, take a few moments to do the following:
Read the the Final Essay assignment instructions in Week Five (your draft is due in Week Three, and the Final Essay is due in Week Five).
Review the Instructor Guidance for this week.
Read Chapter 4 of Essentials of College Writing, paying close attention to the techniques for generating ideas.
Review the Grading Rubric for this discussion.
Reflect: Take time to reflect on the techniques for generating ideas discussed in Chapter 4.
Think about which techniques might be more helpful for you when choosing topics.
Start brainstorming three to five ideas for your personal essay.
Write: In your initial post:
Provide your three to five ideas (in list format) for your Final Essay.
Write a paragraph explaining how you used the techniques to come up with those ideas.
Share what you think the key elements of a narrative are (i.e., what makes a good story work).