“Why I’m interested in …..”
The best papers are those that are written by people who
are really interested in their topics.
They don’t mind spending hours researching and reading about their
chosen subject; the more they learn, the more they want to learn. Since you will be spending the whole semester
on this topic, it is vital that it interests, fascinates, and holds your
attention!
One way to establish and reinforce your interest in a
topic is to take time to think about why this particular area appeals to
you. And one of the best ways to dig
deeper into your thoughts about a matter is to write about it. In this short essay, you can answer some of
these questions:
– How did you initially learn about this topic?
– How much do you already know about this topic?
– On a scale of 1 to 10, how passionate are you about
this area?
– Who else do you think would be interested in this
information?
– How is this information important?
– What are your opinions related to this subject?
– Do you have personal experience connected to this
material?
– And so on …..
Interest Paper Guidelines
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Due dates: Week 2 (9/7)
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Essay length: 1 page
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Paper format:
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Typed (if this is
not possible, please let me know)
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1 inch margins
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Name and date on
the upper right hand corner
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Number the pages
on the lower right hand corner
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Title centered
above the text of the essay
