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College Writing : A 3 page
essay giving evidence of how a student meets intent (subject), offers a fresh viewpoint
(structure and technique), and maintains the reader’s interest (active voice and
techniques) when writing college papers. No bibliography. Goodwrit.wps
Beauty / Vision Or Image : A 5 page
paper that considers the statement "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
and argues that this statement is essentially true. No bibliography. Beauty.rtf
Romance / Creative Short Story : An
original 5 page 'romance' short story, followed by a FREE 2 page explanation of the
narrative technique employed in the story. Shortsto.wps
Envy : A 3 page
definition divided into four exemplary paragraphs: one for introduction, two for the body
of the paper and one for conclusion. Envy has its victims, but those victims are the ones
harboring envy, rather than those who are envy’s objects. Like hatred, envy only
truly harms the one who works to keep it alive. The writer combines Webster’s
Dictionary and the Bible for defining "envy," with no other outside sources. Envy.wps
The Concept Of Hope : An 8 page paper
examining the definition of hope and the affect it can have on our lives. Life is to be
led joyfully, and hope is the undergirding quality that allows us to find purpose in
everything in which we will look for it. Hope contributes to the determination to keep
striving and not give up when it seems life has nothing good to offer us, and hope blesses
us with a peace that regardless of how bad things seem (or are) at the time, conditions will
improve. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Hopedef.wps
Love : A 3 page definition essay.
Frequently, "love" is a sad commentary on the disparities of how we ideally are
to treat each other when compared to many of the realities of life. True unconditional
love, the Greek agape, is said to be difficult to find in this life, but it is visible in
many human relationships including parent/child, true friends and spouses that truly
belong together. Loveword.wps
Unconditional Love / A Definition : A 5
page definition of the phrase "unconditional love". Gives examples of
unconditional love such as a mother’s love for her infant but also points out that in
reality almost all love has some conditions attached to it. Bibliography lists two
sources. Unconlo.wps
One Writer’s Idea Of Utopia :
A 5 page paper on a Utopia that offers a combined virtual and social education system, a
justice system without lawyers, housing, food and clothing for everyone, no guns,
community involvement in daily governance, and hierarchies of volunteer councils of twelve
(to infinity). Income is earned and taxed--equally at 10 percent. Money and credit are
dispensed with in favor of living according to means with debit cards. Bibliography lists
3 sources. Uto.wps
Brooklyn & Queens / A Comparison &
Contrast : From the writer's own knowledge, opinions, and observations- this file
contains a 3 page essay comparing and contrasting New York City's two most populous
boroughs : Brooklyn and Queens. Excellent reference for those learning to write
"compare and contrast" essays. No Bibliography. Brokquns.wps
The Concept of Classification
in Writing : A 4 page essay explaining concept of classification and using
examples, including the subject of "movies" to demonstrate the concept. The
writer also attempts to show that classification also has once basic inherent rule: that
all items that belong in the subject grouping do not necessarily belong in the
classification groups. For example, all dogs are mammals, but not all mammals are
dogs. Classifi.wps
Classification Essay / Three Types of
Movies : A 4 page essay that presents and compares three major types of movies:
dramas, comedies and documentaries. The writer attempts to show creatively that while
these three types have many similarities, they also are different in their focus and
development. Classif2.wps
Division & Classification Essay
: A 3 page essay on inexpensive ways to show appreciation. In this essay the writer
demonstrates the different ways one can show appreciation in a business setting. Classdiv.wps
Exemplification Essay -- Procrastination /
Examples Of.. : This 4 page exemplification essay includes three realistic
anecdotes of one young woman's struggle with procrastination. Written in first person, the
essay centers around the subject's tendency to put off doing school work, while reflecting
on her past as well as one friend's seeming perfection. Procras.wps
"Summer Love" / Memories of a Lost
Childhood : A beautifully-written 6 page creative essay in which the writer
describes a vivid childhood memory of summers spent with siblings in the country. An
excellent model for anyone learning to write descriptively. Request a FREE excerpt before
you order ! Makowsky.wps
George Gershwin -- In His Own Write : A
6 page creative essay on Gershwin’s life in musical theater, told creatively from his
own point of view. Two books are cited as references. Gershwin.wps
Renaissance in Harlem / Creative Essay :
A 5 page creative story about a young black girl coming to New York during the Harlem
Renaissance with the hope of becoming a writer. The story reflects customs and practices
common during that time period and mentions figures instrumental in the Harlem Renaissance
of the mid-1920s. No additional sources cited. Harlemr2.wps
Steamers - The "Perfect" Jazz Café
: A 5 page analysis of the music heard at a small jazz café located in Southern
California. The writer loved the music and the intimate quality of the café. No sources
cited. Steamjaz.wps
"The Theater is Life" : 3
pages in length. A creatively-written essay on how art imitates life and how life, in
turn, imitates art. The writer analyzes the elements of a typical play : director, script,
stage, etc;-- and makes thoughtful analogies comparing them each to some aspect of life
itself (i.e., consciousness, thinking, leadership, etc;). An excellent reference for drama
majors ! No Bibliography. Lifeplay.wps
Why I Want to Fly : The writers
own 10 page, personal discussion outlining the reasons they wish to continue the pursuit
of a career in flying. Very creatively-written. 4 sources are listed in bibliography to
back-up several points made. Flying.wps
The Grass-Rider : A 3 page creative
essay describing how a new kid in the neighborhood tries to learn to ride a bike to make
friends, but learns there are other ways to fit in. No sources cited. Grassrid.wps
Personal Essay / Spiritual Experience :
A 2 page personal opinion on the loss of faith caused by a life event. The writer
generically discusses a need to attend a social gathering filled with people of faith for
support. No additional sources cited. Persess.wps
Dogs & Men / Compare and Contrast : 5
pages in length. Men have been compared with a number of animals to describe the
various and sundry characteristics they display. Found high on this list of nature’s
creatures connected with a male’s less than reputable side are the skunk, rat,
vulture and perhaps the most beloved of all, the dog. How man’s best friend ever came
to be entangled with representing the bad side of humanity continues to be a mystery, but
when a man has been particularly misbehaved, he is immediately branded a dog. The writer
discusses whether there may be more to it than meets the eye by comparing and contrasting
dogs and men. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Dogsmen.wps
Communications / Creative Writing : Approximately
7 pages in length. A creatively-written communications paper using various quotes from
literature. Very unique in structure and form. Please e-mail us for more information. Communic.wps
My Love, My Life : A 4 page paper which
is actually a letter. It is a love letter from a man to a woman apologizing for the broken
promises and immature domineering attitude that the man has shown to the woman. This
letter is for the man with only one more chance to win his love back. It is a letter
promising to improve and to listen and it states that with her help maybe she can trust
him and love him again. Lovelife.wps
Why buy a franchise : A 3 page essay on
the reasons one should buy a franchise to start a business. The writer will show that it
is harder for a business to survive that is starting from scratch. No additional sources
cited. Franchis.wps
"I Don’t Have Time To Read
Novels!": The Businessperson’s Lament : A 4 page essay on why it
is important for businesspeople to read creative literature. The essay argues that an
appreciation for literature expands cultural horizons, deepens understanding of human
behavior, allows the reader to engage in creative problem-solving, and helps organize
one’s thoughts. Bibliography lists two sources. Notime.wps
Fund Raising / Softball : A 5 page
essay discussing the need for fund raising activities to purchase softball equipment for a
new team. Rather than the worn-out approaches of selling candy and having car washes, the
writer offers two more creative fund-raising events. Costs for the equipment are also
outlined. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Softfund.wps
Creative Writing / "Unexplained Lessons In
The Demonic" : An 8 page fictional account of lessons learned through
observing and relating to a friend who ends up being an "evil" person who will
use his friends for his own gluttonous and abusive desires, and how that relationship
affects a young boy, and his counterpart--the adult. Writing.wps
Model In Creative Writing / "Mr.
Calvesina Goes Home" : A short, 4 page story featuring a character study. The
topic sentence of every paragraph is underlined to provide for an excellent model, except
for those few paragraphs that are primarily dialogue. Calvsina.wps
"Carrying the Groceries" :
A 4 page essay based on a fictional character outlining a specific personal trait--the
trait of inaction. The writer seeks to reflect an ephiphany of personal
understanding and to effect a change. Grocery.wps
"The Day I Learned to Recognize
People Of The Opposite Sex As Equals": This 5 page essay recounts the
fictional story of a boy discovering that girls could be "real" people, too. He
even discovers that they can do some things as well as he can . . . and better. Equalsex.wps
Character Personal Trait / Creative
Writing : A 4 page paper that provides an overview of a character consumed by his
own anger. The writer presents a characterization developed on a single personal trait
presented in the first paragraph. Trait.wps
Descriptive Essay / A Bedroom : In this
2 page creative writing sample, the contents, appearance, and general aesthetic qualities
of a room are described. The reader is given references aimed at stimulating their sense
of sight, depth, hearing, smell, etc; Roomdesc.wps
Descriptive Essay /A Band Room : A 7
page paper explaining a room at school, in particular the band room. It describes the
people sitting in the room waiting for their children to be ready to go home. No
Bibliography. Bandroom.wps
Riding With A Dog Who Smelled Like a Skunk !
: A 3 page descriptive essay aimed at stimulating literary senses of smell, sound,
feel, etc; The writer describes a long family car ride with a dog who had been sprayed by
a skunk. Writing technique is extremely creative and descriptions are
well-presented. Skunkess.wps
Explanatory/ Descriptive Essay : A 2
page creative writing essay entitled "The Early Bird Catches the Worm." Author
details how he learned to effectively budget his time and study more efficiently in
school. No Bibliography. Earlybir.wps
The Scissor : This 4 page example
is representative of what could be an excerpt from a technical manual. The subject of this
example is the scissor. The simple implement is described in great detail. Bibliography
lists 2 sources. SAsizzer.wps
The Paperclip / A Technical Manual : A 4
page whimsical example of how to do a technical manual. Using the common paperclip as the
technical object under study, the writer demonstrates through this example the various
topics that a technical manual should cover. These include the history of the product, how
to use the product, maintenance, and warnings/liabilities. Bibliography lists 1 source. 90clip.wps
Life in 1930s New York : This 5
page fictitious account describes the life of a woman who grew up in Brooklyn, New York
during the depression era and World War II. No additional sources cited. Ny1930.wps
"Fifty Cents A
Bottle" -- Government Takeover Of The Illegal Drug Industry : A 3 page essay
advocating the government takeover of the drug industry as a means to reduce the
industry’s involvement with organized crime. The writer creatively describes the
effectiveness of a society in which the government sells drugs at "50 cents per
bottle" -- marked with strict health warnings. Thus, other advantages to this system
are cited as well, including product safety and standardization. No external sources. Fiftycen.wps
A Student's Day In The Year 2050 : 7
pages in length. As the world faced another millennium, the year 1999 represented a period
in time when the earth was sicker than ever, showing signs of perpetual death in virtually
every aspect of existence. That was more than fifty years ago, and one has to take a good,
hard look around when asking if anything has truly changed since the twentieth century.
The writer recognizes the considerable efforts that have been made to conquer the ongoing
effects of atmospheric planetary degradations but asks how far have we really come to
eliminate the detrimental aftermath so prevalent in the year 2050. Bibliography lists 3
sources. TLC-2050.wps
Home Away From Home : A free-flowing
5-page essay on a specific internal environment. The writer describes a house and the
feelings and memories it inspires in her. Homeaway.wps
Description of a Parking Lot : 5 pages
in length. A creative, environmental psychology essay similar to the "Home Away From
Home" paper (homeaway.wps) described above but focusing on an outdoor
environment instead. Specifically, the writer explores the sights and sounds of a parking
lot during a busy Christmas shopping season, and the emotions that it evokes. Parklot.wps
Falling / A Creative Story : A 6 page
essay recounting the story of a construction worker’s fall from the roof of a
two-story warehouse. Previously laid off during an economic downturn in southern
California, a resurgence resulted in his being recalled as a roofing foreman. Before the
fall, he was intolerant and often verbally abusive toward the Spanish-speaking day
laborers he managed. He begins his references to the workers as "day laborers."
As he navigates his journey of personal discovery, those same people become the
"crew," and finally, as they come to his aid, he refers to them as
"co-workers." The foreman fully recovered, but only with a new appreciation of
life. Falling.wps
Wisdom / A Definitional Overview : A
short, 2 page essay attempting to define wisdom and its components of knowledge, insight
and judgment. The writer mentions studies into the decision-making process and asserts
that wisdom is an effective insulator against slipping into bitterness when life just
doesn’t go "right." Wisdom.wps
(The) Importance of a College Education /
Personal Essay : 3 pages in length. Author's personal discussion of why a college
education is so markedly important to himself. Written with some reference to his Hispanic
cultural background. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Educlove.wps
Cultural Discourse : A 5 page creative
dialogue between 1 fictitious character from ancient Greece and one from Rome in which the
two share political and cultural ideas during their travels. Bibliography lists 1 source. Culture.doc
Keeping a Friend in School (College) : A
brief, 2 page essay describing the author's efforts to keep one of their peers in school.
No Bibliography. Engcomp.wps
The Job of a Photographer : 4 pages in
length. A well-written, creative essay in which the writer details his love for
photography-- both as a hobby and as a future profession. Analogies are drawn between
photographers and fine artists-- No Bibliography. Photohok.wps
On Site With Civil-War Era Photographer Mathew
Brady : A 9 page creative paper told from the position of a hypothetical (and
completely imaginary) assistant to the famous Civil War era photographer. It covers
Brady’s early forays with the daguerreotype as well as his advances with wet-plate
photography, and documents the beginnings of photojournalism. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Brady.wps
From Felixstowe To Utah / A Journey Of Faith
: A 5 page fictional account of the journey of an anonymous Englishman, recently
converted to the Mormon faith, from his prosperous seaside life in the English village of
Felixstowe to a new life in Beaver, Utah. The writer discussed what both Felixstowe and
Beaver were like in 1894, as well as the missionary activities of the Mormons in the
nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Felix.rtf
Stock Market Crash of '29 / Creative Account
: A 7 page fictional story of living through the 1929 stock market crash, plus a
2-page commentary on events in the paper and how "my" strong points of common
sense pulled "me and my family" through. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Blacktue.doc
A Medieval Story : This 5 page
story takes place in medieval times. The main character in this first person account is a
16 year old aristocrat. It givers her perception of the commons. The writer utilizes
historical fact to create an accurate work of fiction. Medfic.wps
Pope Leo XIII : Written as if Pope Leo
XIII is telling his own story, this 5 page paper provides a brief biography of the pope as
a person and how he influenced the course of Roman Catholic church history. Bibliography
lists three sources. Popeleo.wps
Tiananmen Square Remembered : An 8
page creative essay in which the writer tells what happened on that fateful day from the
semi-fictional perspective of someone who was actually there [based on documented
eyewitness accounts]. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Tiansq.wps
How to Make a Peanut Butter & Jelly
Sandwich : A 3 page paper that gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a
peanut butter and jelly sandwich. No Bibliography. Pandj.wps
Rollerblading / An Overview : A 6 page
paper on in-line skating that includes discussion of safety issues, including industry and
community response, reference to training manuals, stats on numbers of people skating,
endorsements from enthusiasts and traditional bureaus, and a section on why adults skate.
Bibliography lists 9 sources. Rollerbl.wps
Freshmen In The 1930s vs. The 1990s : A
3 page essay on the differences between the types of experiences today’s freshmen
have versus his counterpart sixty years ago. One source cited. College.wps
Culture Shock : 5 pages in length.
The writer is sent on a hypothetical excursion to a motorcycle rally where she is
confronted with a massive dose of culture shock. Various methods are applied to help her
overcome her discomfort with being in a strange and unfamiliar cultural environment. By
the end, the writer determines that even though cultures may differ, there is enough room
for everyone to be accepted. Bibliography lists 3 sources. CltrShck.wps
Journalism / Model News Articles : 6
pages in total length. This file contains two fictitious newspaper articles written for
study by those pursuing degrees and/or careers in journalism. These writings follow all
rules of this genre ; One is on students protesting tuition hikes at a specific college
and the other is on a controversial speaker's guest appearance at that same college. Journas2.wps
Journalism / Model News Articles # 2 : 9
pages in length. This file contains three fictitious newspaper articles written for study
by those pursuing degrees and/or careers in journalism. These writings follow all rules of
this genre-- and are about different subjects concerning school & local politics.
Please send us e-mail
for more details. Journasm.wps
Creative Playwrighing / "Ashes to
Ashes" : A 16 page original play set in the nineteenth century. Entitled
"Ashes to Ashes." Excellent review material either for those studying
playwrighting or late nineteenth - early twentieth century life. Ashes2as.wps
Creative Playwrighting / "Summer
Vacation" : 6 pages in length. Based on a true news story, this play's action
involves three young college women pressuring a friend who happens to be a virgin into
engaging in sexual activity with a man while the four of them get drunk on the final night
of a summer vacation in Jamaica. The conversation is presented melodramatically but by the
end, the girl losing her virginity and tragically contracts H.I.V. at the same time with a
vicious note from the man informing her of such. Information regarding setting and cast of
characters is included. Play1.wps
Creative Playwrighting / A Moral Dilemma : 6
pages in length. A short play in which the main character is presented with a moral
dilemma as to whether or not he should make an illegal drug delivery for someone he knows
and respects. The character's girlfriend plays a significant role in helping him to
decide. Cast of Characters is included. Play2.wps
Script Writing For Screenplay / Children’s
Stories : A 50 page scriptwriting paper on how to adapt the "Clever
Calvin" series of children’s books to screen. The writer discusses scriptwriting
concepts, plot structure, three-act play structure, and scene components. All of these are
discussed in light of "Where Did the Dinosaurs Go?" by C. Vance Cast.
Also includes an example of these components applied to the adaptation. Script.wps
Courage As A Means of Survival & The
Springboard of Change : A 6 page paper discussing courage and how it is used by
people to support causes, and in their everyday lives. An argument is made that capitalism
-- is not truly courageous and that social concerns should take precedence, if we are to
avoid "courageous" wars and revolutions caused by oppression and greed. No
Bibliography. Courage.wps
International Students & The Problem Of
Writing Essays : An argumentative 5 page essay examining why so many international
students dislike writing essays. Three causes are given: interest and motivation are in
vocational training, cultural autonomy vs. western philosophy, and the use of proper
English language as a U.S.-bias. All of these are argued against, but the final thesis is
that because of these arguments, international students' motivations should be given more
consideration by the university, and students (who after graduation find they approve of
their education in the U.S.) are willing to contribute to the university-international
student interaction and program design. The paper postulates a more congruent interaction
between the two. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Intessay.wps
Defying Authority / In Literature & In Life
: A 6 page creative essay describing an episode in the life of a college student who
stood up for their beliefs. The writer relates this experience to the stories of
Sophocles’ Antigone (from Antigone), Plato’s Socrates (as described in
the Apology), and Arthur Miller’s John Proctor (from The Crucible). The
essay concludes that even though following one’s conscience does not always produce a
happy ending, it is still worth it. No additional sources cited. Exp.wps
The Control of the Individual by the State :
A 6 page essay that looks at four historic works as to how these texts relate to the
issue of the state's control of the individual. The texts examined are Antigone,
an autobiography of Fredrick Douglass, On Liberty by John Stuart Mill, and The
Communist Manifesto. The writer draws parallel between these classic works. Includes
quotations from these four sources. Statecon.wps
History of Writing : A 10 page paper
which gives an historical overview of the history of writing, beginning with the
hieroglyphics and progressing to present day. Discusses such achievements as Gutenberg's
printing press and the creation of punctuation. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Writing.wps
Three Big Bikes : A 6 page paper
comparing the Harley-Davidson FLSTN Heritage Softail Special, the Honda Shadow 1100
American Classic Edition (A.C.E.), and the Yamaha Royal Star 1300. As can be seen by the
inclusion of the Harley, these are not racing or track bikes, but the big and road-only
cruisers. There’s no "Easy Rider" here; these are all luxury bikes built
for comfort. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Harleys.wps
Memories Of A Catholic Girlhood :
This 3 page analysis of Mary McCarthy's Memories of a Catholic Girlhood explores
her essays in terms of skill and style. The work is contrasted with her fiction and the
subject matter contained in the book is explored. McCarthy's technique of contrasting
writing with use of italics is noted throughout the essay. The book is the only source
used. Catholic.doc
Charlotte Bronte’s "Jane Eyre" /
From the Journal of Helen Burns : A 5 page fictional "journal entry" as
it would appear to have been written by Helen Burns, Jane Eyre’s school friend. The
book tells the story of an incident at the Lowood Institution soon after Jane’s
arrival, except it relates the story from Helen’s point of view as opposed to
Jane’s. No bibliography. Helenb.wps
Bronte’s "Jane Eyre" &
Sheridan’s "The School For Scandal" / Social Classes :
A 4 page paper which analyzes and compares the social classes described in
Charlotte Bronte’s 1846 novel, "Jane Eyre," with those in Richard Brinsley
Sheridan’s 1777 novel, "The School For Scandal." Bibliography lists 2
sources. Janescan.wps
Motivational Keynote Graduation Speech
: 8 pages in length. The graduating students of Turks and Caicos Islands are embarking
upon a new phase of their lives: the challenge of entering the working world. Their choice
of direction marks the emergence of all the talents, goals and aspirations they have
amassed throughout their academic career. By providing the necessary motivation to
encourage their continued enthusiasm, the writer addresses various points with regard to
focus, priorities and overall responsibilities. MOTSpeec.wps
Literary Technique / Example : A
5 page example of the use of literary technique in a commemorative speech. Focus is on
literary techniques. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Litech.wps
What Is A Big Brother? : 3 pages in
length. There exist many connotations to the term "big brother." Not only does a
big brother represent strength and support to the siblings underneath him, but he also
symbolizes the most important hero in their lives. To be a big brother means to take on
the responsibility of educating his younger siblings about the ways of the world,
considering the fact that he has already experienced so much more of life than they have.
The writer discusses how one's experiences as a big brother greatly lend themselves to the
overall formation of the younger children who look to him for guidance. No sources cited. TLCbigbr.wps
Career Essay : A 3 page essay on
the exchange of a job for a career, and the cause and effect relationships between the
two. No additional sources cited. Caress.wps
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