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| Are you willing to cross gender lines to try something new? |
It can sometimes be a jarring experience to try something new,
especially if it's something not usually done you typically do. For
this assignment, you are asked to participate in an activity that is generally
considered to be associated with the opposite sex. For example, a woman
might choose to engage in an online gaming session, or a man might spend
some time in a spa. Of course, just what a feminine or masculine
activity is depends on who you ask. So, choices of activity are
individual—there is no right or wrong. Spending time in someone else's
shoes, so to speak, helps you better understand their perspective and, thus,
empathize with their situation. You will chronicle your
experience through a process essay. A process essay informs readers of
how something is done or how to do something. However, the goal is not to simply
outline the steps involved in a process. The goal should be to
illuminate the overall significance of that activity. In other words,
the "why" is as important as the "how." Your task is not only to explain
the process, but to examine the big picture. For example, it's not just about
explaining how a pedicure is done, but why they are so important to so
many people.
Requirements:
- MLA Style, including parenthetical citation
- 3-page minimum
- Include a works cited page
- Spend at least one hour engaged in your activity
The best papers:
- Stay within the parameters of the task
- Have a concise thesis which outlines the process
- Clearly support the thesis with clear and concise illustrations of the steps involved in the activity
- Conclude with a summation that highlights the larger significance of the activity
- Properly cite evidence using MLA's parenthetical citation method
Due: Thursday, Nov. 8th (Draft 1; Bring 2 copies)
