English 1302 - Diagnostic Essay
Instructor: Professor Belz
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Write a well developed essay using specific examples to support your assertions. Be sure
to allow time to proofread. Length -- two to four full pages.
Lab Classes: (please use Courier New Font, 12 pt., double spaced, MLA style).
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1)
Write an argumentative paper explaining why obtaining a college education is
important in today’s modern society. Include examples from your own life in
support of your assertions.
2)
Does school prepare one for “real” life? Can you think of any personal examples
to support your answer? What specific tools does one need to survive in life? In
other words, is school necessary or is it a luxury?
3)
Discuss the view you have of yourself as a writer. What types of writing do you
perform in your daily (work?) life? Your school life? What are your strengths
and/or weaknesses? How might this composition course help you improve? What
are your expectations for the course?
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