Intro

Essays

Reflective Essay

I don't remember when I wrote this essay but the creation date said October 14th, 1999. It is a personal reflection essay.

Short Essay #1 - 09.11.00 (Critical Thinking)

The assignment was to write a short essay on one of four suggested topics. I chose "There should not be any required courses in college."
Grade Received: "3.5 out of 4"

In-Class Essay #1 - 09.11.00 (English Composition)

The assignment was to compare two things that at first appear dissimilar, but upon closer examination appear alike. I chose to compare high school to college.
Grade Received: B+

Descriptive Essay - 09.12.00 (English Composition)

The assignment was to write a descriptive essay. I chose to describe the character Tyler Durden from the movie Fight Club.
Grade Received: "B"

In-Class Essay #2 - 09.27.00 (English Composition)

The assignment was to compare how the view on a particular topic varies among different groups or classes. I chose to write about the different views on drug use in america.
Grade Received: "A-"

Process Essay - 10.01.00 (English Composition)

The assignment was to write an essay that describes a process. I chose to explain how to work at Subway (the restaurant).
Grade Received: "A"

Short Essay #2 - 10.04.00 (Critical Thinking)

The assignment was to write a short essay on one of four suggested topics. I chose to write on the uses of computers
Grade Received: "4.5 out of 5" (Deduction of .5 points for use of the word "ungodly")

In-Class Essay #3 - 10.25.00 (English Composition)

The assignment was to examine a social or cultural phenomenon that might have some adverse effects. I chose to explain the negative effects of television.
Grade Received: "A-"

Short Essay #3 - 11.01.00 (Critical Thinking)

The assignment was to write a short essay on one of four suggested topics. I chose to write on why Gonzaga University requires its students to take Philosophy courses.
Grade Received: "3 out of 5"

Cause and Effect Essay - 11.30.00 (English Composition)

The assignment was to write an essay either examing the causes of something or the effects of something. I chose to write about the effects of the internet on society.
Grade Received: "A"

Compare and Contrast Essay One - 02.21.01 (Literary Genres)

The assignment was to write an essay about some of the stories we read in class. This essay will seem more relevant if you have already read Beowulf and several stories of Arthurian Legend.
Grade Received: "B+"

Compare and Contrast Essay Two - 04.30.01 (Literary Genres)

The assignment was to write an essay about some of the stories or poems we read in class. I compared how different authors dealt with the subject of death in their poetry.
Grade Received: "A-"

Research

The Digital Music Revolution - 11.16.00( (English Composition)

The assignment was to write a 2000-word researched argument paper. I wrote mine arguing that mp3s should become completely legal in all noncommercial uses.
Grade Received: "A"

Other

Short Summary - 10.19.00 (English Composition)

The assignment was to write a short summary of one of four articles in Patterns for College Writing. I chose the essay "The Men We Carry in Our Minds" by Scott Russel Sanders to summarize.
Grade Received: "A-"