Class Notes for Writing for the Mass Media, 9th Edition

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Chapter 1 ExercisesFollowing is a variety of beginning writing exercises. Try to apply the principles outlined in thischapter as you complete the exercises. Remember that presenting information is more importantthan telling how you feel about thesubject. Also remember that you should write as simply aspossible, using words and phrases that everyone will understand.1.1 Autobiography 1Write a 350-word summary of your life. Tell the most important things that have happened toyou. Also talk about the things that interest you the most.1.2 Letter to MomWrite a letter to your mother, father, or other close relative. The main part of your letter shouldbe about the course that requires this assignment. Include some information about the professorfor the course, what the course is about, the procedures forthe class, the grading and attendancepolicies, and anything else you think is important. You will also want to give the name of yourlab instructor. The letter should be at least 250 words long.1.3 Describe Your NeighborDescribe the person sitting nearest to you. Be specific. Give the reader a lot of details about theperson’s physical appearance, including hair and eye color, height, shape of the face, the clothesthe person is wearing, and so on. Write at least 200 words.1.4 An IncidentWrite about something that happened to you in the last week. It could be something dramatic,such as being in an automobile accident or meeting a famous person, or something common,such as eating a meal or taking a ride on a bus. You should include some dialogue (quotingsomeone directly) in the description of this incident. Write at least 250 words.1.5 ActionDescribe a person or a group of people doing something. It could be something like a couple ofcarpenters building a house or your roommate trying to type a paper. Be sure to focus on thephysical activity and on how people are doing it. Don’t try to describe how the people feel orwhat they may think about what they are doing. Simply write about what you can see and hear.Write at least 350 words.

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