1. Think about a time when you conveyed a point to someone-a friend, relative, coworker, or colleague-and used an exceptionally apt illustration to drive home a point. You can also write about a time that someone provided you with an enlightening example that crystalized an idea for you. You might also choose to write about how you use illustrations in your daily life. Do you use illustrations to teach others? How have you used examples to win an argument, teach your child a difficult lesson, or to explain a problem? Your response should be at least 200 words and should follow APA format
2. Write a 750 - 1000 word essay about a topic in which you argue for the existence of a particular phenomenon by stating a generalization about the topic. Then you will support that generalization (in the form of a thesis statement) by choosing to write a single example illustration essay or a multiple example illustration essay. The essay should be written in the style and form described within Unit V.
3. This journal is based on the the essay in question 2. Choosing a topic can be a great challenge to students at times because they want to choose a topic that is reasonable and one that is interesting to them. After considering some of these generative methods, what topics have you come up with? Describe them, along with giving a short explanation of how you came to your topics. You might choose just one topic and share your process. If you do not have a topic(s) in mind, then describe some general areas of interest or where you think you might want to find a topic. Your response should be at least 200 words and should follow APA format.