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Coming to Terms Evaluation + Heads Up Statement for your iNarrative<\/strong><\/p>\n Write a 150\u00a0word \u201ccoming to terms\u201d evaluation of a New York Times<\/em>\u2019 \u201cLives\u201d submission.<\/p>\n 2. Quickly work through the Coming to Terms process to produce your summary:<\/p>\n 3) End your evaluation by explaining why you picked this \u201cLife.\u201d Describe (as succinctly as possible), two to three details you found compelling, and relate their connection or disconnection to your potential \u201cI\u201d project.<\/p>\n Second paragraph \/ Part 2 of your SWA 1: Heads-up Statement for iNarrative (150-250 words)<\/p>\n FORMATTING RULES<\/strong>: Double-spaced, 1-in margins, 12 point serif <\/a>font (one consistent font throughout), follow MLA style for citations<\/a>\u00a0and page formatting, page numbers. 400-500 words total. Include a word count.<\/p>\n MAJOR ASSIGNMENT : the \u201cI\u201d narrative: <\/strong><\/p>\n Write an \u201cI\u201d narrative that relates, through implicit argument, how you once held an opinion, and how, through experience, events, or relationships in your life, your mind was changed. Choose as a focal point for your narrative some tangible item you have found in your iPhone archive (photograph, text exchange, email, note, etc).<\/p>\n Requirements: <\/strong>At least 800 words, double-spaced. Other than the above basic requirements, the shape and methodology of your paper are up to you. In class prewriting and conferences with the teacher, reflect on the particular style, voice, <\/em>and distance<\/em> you aim for your paper.<\/p>\n Writing skills workshopped<\/strong>: tone, voice, concision \/brevity, knowledge of audience, theme, narrative, dialogue<\/p>\n FORMATTING RULES:<\/strong> Double-spaced, 1-in margins, 12 point\u00a0serif <\/a>font (one consistent font throughout), follow MLA style for citations<\/a>\u00a0and page formatting, page numbers. Include word count.<\/p>\n\n
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