Transitional Words and Phrases

Using the transitional words and phrases handout, write one paragraph on the topic of your choice of at least 6 sentences that incorperates 4 transitional phrases and/or words. When you are finished, look at yoru essay and incorperate some of these phrases and words in as well to make your ideas flow more smoothly into each other.

Some suggestions for topics:

• Registering for classes
• Getting to school in the morning
• Any "how to" instructions: ex: How to ask for a date or How to ask for a raise

Caveat: Using first, next and last should be avoided for this assignment.

Introduction and Conclusion Styles

The first draft of Essay 1 is due today! You surely have written a spectacular introduction and a novel conclusion to this essay. However, in order so that we may practice versitility in our writing, please write two different introductory paragraphs for it, each one featuring a different method from the handout in class. They will each showcase your brilliant thesis statements, much as a diamond is set in platinum.

When you are done, please also write two different conclusions for a total of four posts.

Paragraphs should be 4-6 sentence long, and each paragraph should be posted separately. Feel free to use the internet for research.

Exit Exam Preparation Workshop Schedules

Tutorial Services/The Writing Center at HCCC will hold Exit Exam Preparation workshops for the following Spring 2011 courses: ESL IV & V, Basic English I, Basic English II & III, College Composition I, Basic Math, and Basic Algebra. 

Students should register for the workshops that correspond to the courses that they are enrolled in this semester. Each of the workshops will meet once a week for six consecutive weeks beginning the week of March 21. To view the schedules, please see the announcement at the MyHudson page.