Produce a writing sample. The choice of subject is entirely yours. You could, for example, write a short travelogue piece about somewhere you have recently visited. An opinion piece on some question or issue of the day, such as U.S. immigration policy or whether online communication has eroded language skills, also is an option. You could even review a movie, play or book.
Length: about 700 words.
Be sure to include:
- a headline or title summarizing the work
- identification of the audience(s) for whom it is intended
- an abstract (a one- or two-sentence summary of your piece)
- a list of key words a search engine might use to find this writing piece online
Print out your work and bring to next class.