DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNMENT: ONE PARAGRAPH: (5 points)
Based
on my comments on your writing sample, your readings in Keys,
and the class discussions, revise your writing sample into an excellent example
of descriptive writing. This
assignment will test your ability to use evidence that
is concrete and specific and your ability to maintain unity
in a paragraph. 
ASSIGNMENT: Using vivid details and examples as evidence, prove that someone close you possesses a specific personality trait. Select a parent, child, spouse, partner, best friend, etc. Restrict yourself to one dominant aspect of your subject and be as accurate and honest as possible (you may also be humorous). For example, describe your subject as sloppy, a health freak, excessively neat, disorganized, overly cautious, frugal, gregarious, self-centered, arrogant, generous, a risk-taker, responsible, irresponsible, stingy, pessimistic, reckless, frugal, impatient, shy, uninhibited, gullible, insensitive, ambitious, highly motivated, indecisive, aggressive, paranoid, courageous, resilient, lazy, etc. You may also use a phrase as the thesis of your paper such as "obsessed with (a job, relationship, sport)," overly protective of (a child, possession, belief)," or "possessing the tendency to (procrastinate, romanticize, underestimate." These are just prompts. If none of these descriptors fit, analyze your subject's behavior and formulate a main point for your paragraph (topic sentence) which does.
Please turn in your Description Assignment as follows:
1) the paragraph should be typed and double spaced.
2) the paragraph needs to be a minimum 250 words but can be as long as it takes to prove your point.
(minimum
count: 7 sentences, 250 words, 3 examples and/or 7 details)
3) Staple a plain cover sheet with your name and class time on top of your assignment and attach your original writing sample with my comments.
4) For those who find this useful, below are count guidelines and templates (fill in the blanks) for paragraphs.
- 250 words but as long as it takes to prove your point
- 7 sentences minimum
- Adequate Development (evidence, proof): Choose Type of Evidence:
