Writers Notebook Entry #2

Find a Topic that Interests You

1. My three events included a swim meet occurring this Saturday, a concert
later on next week, and a play that is a little later on.
2. I think that the topic that would catch my interest most would be the swim
meet, because Ive swam since I was five and I would be the most
emotionally invested in it.
3. I think the swim meet would best fit my purpose, because Id have plenty to
talk about
4. I think theyd each address the audiences needs, however I might be able to
pull the most out of the swim meet since its a familiar environment.
5. I think theyd all fit the requirements fully.
6. The concert mighte the most appropriate, because Id be emerged in a crowd
of other observers.
7. The swim meet would have the least limitations, because I would perform
more different tasks allowing for more experiences.
8. The swim meet would allow me to take advantage of all of the opportunities,
because Im required to participate in all of them.
9. I would choose the swim meet as my topic for this essay.
Choose a Conversation
1. Joining this conversation would definitely serve the most purpose, because
Im emotionally invested in it.
2. Im not sure if they do, but itd provide a unique experience that they might
not have access to.
3. Im not positive that theyd want to be, however I think most people have
some sort of interest in sports and competition of some sort.
4. If theyre swimmers theyd particularly enjoy it, because its a small world
and I might know them and have competed since I was young with many
different kids across the country. The West Coast is a swimming powerhouse
so theres a good chance if they swim I might know them.
Create a Project Timeline
Activity
Analyze your assignment
Generate Ideas
Collect Sources
Develop Your Ideas
Write a First Draft
Review and Revise
Write and Revise
Polish Final Draft
Edit for Accuracy
Finalize Citations

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