Requirements for the essay:

• Length: 4-4.5 pages
• Research: 2-3 Sources
  • Journal Article located though one of two library databases
    • Academic One File
    • Academic Search Premier
  • World Wide Web
    • Use only .edu or .org URLs
  • Interview with a campus authority
  • Questionnaire or survey (25-50 participants)
• Review Chapter 6, p. 272 in Reid text.
• Review Writing Investigation Power Point Presentation
• Prepare and outline due______________
• Upload draft to Safe Assignment on Black Board by______________
• Final draft hard copy due_____________
• Use MLA documentation Style manuel in 3 places
  • Back of Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers
  • A Writer's Reference
  • MLA online

Optional, but recommended: Schedule a conference with Mrs. Rasmussen or schedule a meeting in the Writing Center

List of Topics

1. Paying for your college education
2. Teaching opportunities in underdeveloped countries and USA cities
3. Not teaching: Best jobs for the new century
4. College Students' Health
   1. Sleep
   2. nutrition/diet/eating disorders
   3. Personal technology
      1. MP3 players (hearing loss, expense, technology iPod vs rest of the MP3 world)
      2. Cell phones, text messaging, safety issues (when driving)
5. Time management, freshmen stress, procrastination, study skills
6. Evils of MySpace and Face Book (evils and benefits)
7. Religion and Faith on campus
8. College students and
9. College students and volunteer work