{"id":1091,"date":"2017-06-21T13:20:50","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T13:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1-91\/?post_type=chapter&p=1091"},"modified":"2017-06-21T13:20:50","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T13:20:50","slug":"experiential-essay-real-life-writing","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/atd-herkimer-enhancedwriting\/chapter\/experiential-essay-real-life-writing\/","title":{"raw":"Experiential Essay (Real-Life Writing)","rendered":"Experiential Essay (Real-Life Writing)"},"content":{"raw":" \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nA requirement for this class is a \"real-life\" essay or letter detailing a true experience you had; you should submit this to a real person or company. <\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nThe time has come to decide on your real-life, experiential essay or letter.\u00a0 For this final paper\/essay assignment, you should be able to plan, write a draft, edit\/proofread a piece of writing that you will be able to send to a real person.\r\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>There is no \"right\" or \"wrong\" topic, but here are some possible ideas to consider:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWrite a complaint about a product you purchased which disappointed you.\u00a0 Maybe you bought a used Iphone that died after a week, or maybe you were deceived by a company in some way; for example, maybe you were bullied into buying rental car insurance that you did not need.\u00a0 Possibly you were wronged by some professional person or agency; for example, my dentist lied to me and told me I would have a tooth extracted, but she really performed very painful and unwanted gum surgery.\u00a0 (See my post below).\u00a0 On the other hand, maybe you are very happy\/thrilled with some new product; for example, your brittle dry hair is shiny and soft after using Kerastase hair conditioner.\u00a0 Or, maybe you just stayed in a hotel where the manager went above and beyond what you expected.\u00a0 For example, the owners of a B & B in nearby Little Falls shoveled out my buried car and drove me to a hospital when I suffered an asthma attack. Another idea?\u00a0 Maybe you just want to write a letter of thanks to a teacher or professor who really made a difference in your education.\u00a0 I have written such letters to my dissertation advisor and another professor at Syracuse University.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n1. GO to the discussion forum #9.\u00a0 POST your original idea for a real-life piece of writing.\u00a0 IMPORTANT:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0READ WHAT I WROTE BACK TO YOU IN THE DISCUSSION.\u00a0 In some cases, I said you had a very workable topic; in others,<\/strong> I suggested you think of a different experience for your letter.\u00a0 <\/strong>\r\n\r\n2.\u00a0 Decide on your topic<\/strong>\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\n3.\u00a0 Write a draft of your letter\/essay.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n4.\u00a0 POST IT IN DISCUSSION FORUM #10.\u00a0 THIS DISCUSSION IS DIFFERENT, SINCE IT IS ALSO A PEER REVIEW.<\/strong>\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTHIS IS A DISCUSSION FORUM IN FORMAT--SO, FIRST POST YOUR OWN LETTER.\u00a0 <\/strong>\r\n\r\n5.\u00a0 Then look at your partner's letter and complete the required peer review.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nI have matched you up with a classmate, and you need to take a careful look at this person's draft and make suggestions for improvement.\u00a0 This is your final DISCUSSION GRADE for the course.\u00a0 (WORTH 100 POINTS).\u00a0 Of course, your partner needs to have a letter for you to read!\u00a0 And both of you need to work together on this assignment!\u00a0 Please contact me if your partner is missing!\u00a0 I will make other arrangements for you.\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\n6.\u00a0 SUBMIT your edited\/proofread letter in the MODULE #6 SafeAssign dropbox.<\/strong>","rendered":"

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A requirement for this class is a “real-life” essay or letter detailing a true experience you had; you should submit this to a real person or company. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The time has come to decide on your real-life, experiential essay or letter.\u00a0 For this final paper\/essay assignment, you should be able to plan, write a draft, edit\/proofread a piece of writing that you will be able to send to a real person.
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\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>There is no “right” or “wrong” topic, but here are some possible ideas to consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Write a complaint about a product you purchased which disappointed you.\u00a0 Maybe you bought a used Iphone that died after a week, or maybe you were deceived by a company in some way; for example, maybe you were bullied into buying rental car insurance that you did not need.\u00a0 Possibly you were wronged by some professional person or agency; for example, my dentist lied to me and told me I would have a tooth extracted, but she really performed very painful and unwanted gum surgery.\u00a0 (See my post below).\u00a0 On the other hand, maybe you are very happy\/thrilled with some new product; for example, your brittle dry hair is shiny and soft after using Kerastase hair conditioner.\u00a0 Or, maybe you just stayed in a hotel where the manager went above and beyond what you expected.\u00a0 For example, the owners of a B & B in nearby Little Falls shoveled out my buried car and drove me to a hospital when I suffered an asthma attack. Another idea?\u00a0 Maybe you just want to write a letter of thanks to a teacher or professor who really made a difference in your education.\u00a0 I have written such letters to my dissertation advisor and another professor at Syracuse University.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. GO to the discussion forum #9.\u00a0 POST your original idea for a real-life piece of writing.\u00a0 IMPORTANT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0READ WHAT I WROTE BACK TO YOU IN THE DISCUSSION.\u00a0 In some cases, I said you had a very workable topic; in others,<\/strong> I suggested you think of a different experience for your letter.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Decide on your topic<\/strong>
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3.\u00a0 Write a draft of your letter\/essay.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 POST IT IN DISCUSSION FORUM #10.\u00a0 THIS DISCUSSION IS DIFFERENT, SINCE IT IS ALSO A PEER REVIEW.<\/strong>
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THIS IS A DISCUSSION FORUM IN FORMAT–SO, FIRST POST YOUR OWN LETTER.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Then look at your partner’s letter and complete the required peer review.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have matched you up with a classmate, and you need to take a careful look at this person’s draft and make suggestions for improvement.\u00a0 This is your final DISCUSSION GRADE for the course.\u00a0 (WORTH 100 POINTS).\u00a0 Of course, your partner needs to have a letter for you to read!\u00a0 And both of you need to work together on this assignment!\u00a0 Please contact me if your partner is missing!\u00a0 I will make other arrangements for you.
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6.\u00a0 SUBMIT your edited\/proofread letter in the MODULE #6 SafeAssign dropbox.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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