writing prompt: International Terrorism

by Nancy Husari
Here's a writing prompt that I used in an intermediate reading/composition course. (CCSF Level 72)


The terrible events of September 11 have brought up the need for a serious response to international terrorism. Is this type of act a crime against one country or against the global community ? How should the individual country and/or the global community respond?

Before you begin, you will have to narrow your topic. You can use the example of the attack on the World Trade Center or other examples.

You can include some ideas from articles on the Internet, or magazines and newspapers, but please concentrate on your own ideas and writing.

Be careful with proper use of quotations and paraphrasing.
The following is the timeline that I did for this writing assignment. If you have any questions about this assignment, or if you would like copies of other accompanying handouts, please e-mail me at Nbabble@aol.com

COMPOSITION ASSIGNMENT #2


TOPIC: Response to international terrorism

LENGTH: Approximately 500 words (about 1 1/2 pages typed/double spaced)

TIMELINE:


M, 9/24 Meet in AX265. We'll look at websites on citations, paraphrasing, and Internet searches. Bring a disk.

M, 10/1 Complete your "Notes" form and be prepared to discuss it in class. (5 points)

W, 10/10 First draft due (50 points) Make 2 copies of this paper. Bring both to class. Keep one. Give one to me. We will work on the other one together in class with peer-editing. I will return this paper to you by Monday, October 15.

M, 10/22 Final draft due (with first draft, notes form, and peer-editing sheet) Put all in a manila folder with your name on it. You must have all of these elements or I will not accept the essay.

100 points total


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