GEEN 1203 Assignments and Discussion Board Forums

Module 1
Assignment 1

In Textbook: From Great Essays to Research (5th Edition) pages 20-22

Essay: Effects of Computers in Higher Education

Part I Read the essay, select the correct connector or transition words that makes sense in

the context of the essay.

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Part II Identify each part of the essay within the following outline.

Title: __________________________________________________________________

I. Introduction
 A. Hook:

__________________________________________________________________

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B. Connecting Information:

__________________________________________________________________

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C. Thesis Statement:

__________________________________________________________________

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II. Topic of Body Paragraph 1: _______________________________________

A. Subtopic 1:

__________________________________________________________________

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B. Subtopic 2:

__________________________________________________________________

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C. Subtopic 3:

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III. Topic of Body Paragraph 2: _______________________________________

 A. Subtopic 1:

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B. Subtopic 2:

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C. Subtopic 3:

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IV. Topic of Body Paragraph 3: _______________________________________

A. Subtopic 1:

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B. Subtopic 2:

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C. Subtopic 3:

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V. Conclusion: ____________________________________________________
Part III Read the following thesis statements, identify the parallel structure, and explain why

they are parallel.

Example:

Visiting Paris is an extraordinary experience; the people are friendly, the food is delicious,

and the landmarks are interesting.

Visiting Paris is an extraordinary experience; the people are friendly, the food is delicious,
1 2
and the landmarks are interesting.
3
The three structures are similar in that they are all complete ideas:

noun + verb to be + adjective.

1. To survive in a desert, you need: water, food and shelter.

2. We are giving away our furniture, selling our house and moving to Florida.

3. Flying with our airline is fast, comfortable, and safe.

4. Vote for Jose Camacho because he is intelligent, caring, honest and hardworking.

5. I enjoy watching television shows that have deep characters, interesting stories, and

good actors.

Part IV Write an original essay. Follow the following steps to write your essay.

A. Choose a topic from the following list:

 A. Analyze three aspects of a favorite poem

B. Write about three kinds of animals that live in a particular area

C. Explain what it is to live without electricity; choose the tree biggest impacts on

your life

1. Brainstorm about your topic. Write as many ideas as you can.

Brainstorm:

2. Complete the outline of your topic.

Title: __________________________________________________
1. Introduction

D. Hook:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

E. Connecting Information:

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________

F. Thesis Statement:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

2. Topic of Body Paragraph 1: _______________________________________

D. Subtopic 1:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

E. Subtopic 2:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

F. Subtopic 3:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

3. Topic of Body Paragraph 2: _______________________________________

 D. Subtopic 1:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

E. Subtopic 2:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

F. Subtopic 3:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

4. Topic of Body Paragraph 3: _______________________________________

D. Subtopic 1:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

E. Subtopic 2:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

F. Subtopic 3:

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

5. Conclusion: ____________________________________________________
3. Write your essay according to your outline. The 1st draft will be the essay you post in

the discussion forum for other students to read and provide feedback. Once you read

the other students feedback, you will make any changes you feel are necessary and

then submit the final revised essay in the assignment section.

Make sure you include all the components discussed in this module: Title; Introductory

Paragraph (hook, connecting ideas, thesis statement); Body (three paragraphs-one for

each supporting idea); and concluding paragraph (restatement of thesis statement and

final concluding sentence-suggestion/prediction/opinion). Remember to use

appropriate connecting or transition words.