Unit V Essay  

Illustration Essay Draft  

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 (see Unit V, Lesson 2). The essay should be written in the style and form described within Unit V.  

Purpose: Throughout Unit V, we have discussed the conventions of the illustration essay. The purpose of this assignment is to measure your mastery of those conventions by putting your knowledge to practice. In a larger context, the purpose of EH 1010, English Composition I 4  

writing an illustration essay is to convey an idea to the reader by providing illustrations (examples) that will solidify the existence of a topic.  

Process: For the illustration essay, you will complete the following steps:  

1. Choose a topic: See the methods for developing a topic and the suggested list of topics in Unit V, Lesson 3.  

2. Decide if you want to write a single-example or multiple-example essay: See Unit V, Lesson 2, for more instruction on the differences between single-example and multiple-example essays.  

3. Collect illustrations: See Unit V, Lesson 1, for more information about different kinds of illustrations. See Unit V, Lesson 4, for more information about how to gather illustrations.  

4. Craft your thesis statement: See Unit V, Lesson 5, for more information on how to write a thesis. Note that you want to craft your thesis according to whether you choose to write a single-example or a multiple-example essay.  

5. Draft the essay: For each section of the essay, see the following: Unit V, Lesson 6, for the introduction; Unit V, Lesson 7, for the body paragraphs; and Unit V, Lesson 8, for the conclusion.  

Stylistic details: All essays must meet the following requirements:  

 Include 750-1,000 words.  

 Write in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font.  

Include one-inch margins on all sides.  

 Use double spacing (top-to-bottom every page, to include above and below titles and centered words).  

Include an APA title page (for all essays) and reference list that includes all of the sources used in the essay.  

 Include a header.  

 Include page numbers (upper-right corner only).  

 Adhere to APA convention and documentation style (See the CSU citation guide for assistance.).  

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.  

Unit VI Essay  

Illustration Essay Final  

Revise your 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. The essay should be written in the style and form described within Unit V. For this assignment, you will edit and revise your Unit V Illustration Essay Draft. This final essay will be your last opportunity to make adjustments to the essay.  

Purpose: Throughout Unit V, we discussed the conventions of the illustration essay. The purpose of this assignment is to measure your mastery of the conventions of the illustration essay. For this assignment, you will practice the skill of careful revision and refinement of your work as sometimes re-envisioning your writing can be more difficult than writing the essay the first time. However, to make your writing the best that it can be, you must practice the skills of editing and revision.  

Process: For the illustration essay, you will complete the following steps:  

1. Read through your paper, looking for structural concerns: See Unit IV, Lesson 5, for more details. Be sure that you are satisfied with your paper as a whole before you do any detailed editing.  

2. Read through your paper looking for grammar and stylistics: See Unit IV, Lesson 5, for more details. You may need to read your essay aloud or have someone else look over the essay to find all of your mistakes and awkward phrasings.  

3. Make an appointment with the CSU Success Center’s Writing Specialists (optional): Have one of these trained professionals read through your essay before submission.  

Stylistic details: All essays must meet the following requirements:  

Include 750-1000 words.  

Write in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font.  

Include one-inch margins on all sides.  

Use double spacing (top-to-bottom every page, to include above and below titles and centered words).  

Include an APA title page (for all essays) and reference list that includes all of the sources used in the essay.  

Include a header.  

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Include page numbers (upper-right corner only).  

Adhere to APA convention and documentation style (See the CSU citation guide for assistance.).  

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.  

Include 750-1000 words.  

Write in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font.  

Include one-inch margins on all sides. 

Use double spacing (top-to-bottom every page, to include above and below titles and centered words).  

Include an APA title page (for all essays) and reference list that includes all of the sources used in the essay.  

Include a header.  

EH 1010, English Composition I 5  

Include page numbers (upper-right corner only).  

Adhere to APA convention and documentation style (See the CSU citation guide for assistance.).  

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.