What is something you often find yourself thinking or wondering about?
In 750 words or more, write an exploration essay that:
- Examines your topic by raising questions rather than arguing a single position
- Explores why this topic matters to you
- Connects your ideas to larger issues your audience might care about or relate to
What This Assignment Is and Is Not
This IS- Curious and reflective
- Focused on asking meaningful questions
- Thoughtful about why the topic matters
- Connected to broader issues or experiences
- A persuasive or argumentative essay
- A summary of sources
- A list of opinions without reflection
- An essay with a single “right answer"
GUIDELINE.- Essay assignments should conform to MLA format Links to an external site.. A Works Cited page is not required unless you include outside sources.
- Use a 12-point font.
- Use double spacing