Writing 6
Essay #3- Expository Essay: Stereotyping
Psychologists argue that all people stereotype either implicitly or explicitly. In a world of much diversity, the impact of
stereotyping can be great.
Writing
Prompt:
In 5
well-developed paragraphs first discuss why people stereotype and the effects
of stereotyping. Then make
a personal connection to the topic by discussing either:
a. How you
have stereotyped someone based on age, race or gender. Please use specific examples.
-or-
b. How you
have been stereotyped based on your age, race or gender. Please use specific examples.
Finally, give a suggestion about what can be done to control
stereotyping. This can come from the readings/videos or it can be a personal
suggestion.
Sources
to help you with the development of your paragraphs:
·
The short 20/20 news videos
·
The TED Talk on “The Danger of the Single Story”
·
The article on “The Psychology of Stereotypes”
·
Your written response to the TED Talk
The
Essay Writing Process
1.
Brainstorm/Discuss
2.
Outline
3.
Draft #1
4. Edit-you must take this essay to the USD Writing
Center!
5.
Draft #2
When you
are writing your essay think about all of the things:
·
Use a creative hook
·
Write thesis statement which clearly states your
opinion and main ideas.
·
Have a clear purpose for each paragraph. Develop
one main idea in each body paragraph.
·
Use specific,
relevant examples.
Requirements
·
Write a 5 paragraph essay of at least 500 words.
·
Save your TED talk written response, outline, and
all drafts and keep them in a 2-pocket folder.
Due
Dates
·
TED Talk written response 11/15/12
·
Draft #1 Due 11/20/12
·
Draft #2 Due 11/29/12
·
FINAL DRAFT DUE 12/5/12
at 11:59pm
Send final draft to candrade@sandiego.edu
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