Rationale: Who is the best authority on you? You are! The purpose of this paper is to introduce students to college level writing and give the instructor the opportunity to offer individualized commentary, correction, and instruction to improve English writing skills.
Tell a story about your memorable experience.
Purpose OF THE INTRO: To set the stage. Introduce us to the characters and the setting, and the problem!
DO NOT DO THIS: “This is my memoir, a story about myself in 3rd grade when I was bullied by my younger brother…”
DO THIS: Start with something interesting--an image, a conversation, an activity, in medias res (in the middle of things)
The story develops through the description of events. Make it fun or exciting or scary or...whatever. Describe in detail so your reader experiences it as well.
Reach for the A! Try for extensive elaboration, precise organization, and an outstanding command of language! See the RUBRIC on the assignment doc to set your goal.