English 120 - Rosichan
Concept Essay Topics
Your next essay will be to explain a concept. This essay again involves some research, so make
sure you have your sources in order. Tell us what concept you want to write about, what sources
you are going to use, and how you are going to approach the topic. Briefly describe your
intended audience, identify the aspect of the concept that you will focus on, and explain what
you find interesting or relevant about it and what you think your readers will find interesting or
relevant. (If your listeners do not find your focus appropriate or interesting, consider returning to
your list of possible concepts and repeating the activities above).
After you present you topic to your group, you will comment on the other members by telling the
presenter whether the focus sounds appropriate and interesting for the intended audience. Share
what you think readers are likely to know about the concept and what information might be
especially interesting to them.