Question

Hey guys! so I have a college level, >2000 word personal essay due tomorrow and was looking to see if I could get any advice. I am honestly pretty terrible an grammar so that is one of the bigger things I am worrying about.


Essay goals:
1. Express yourself in such a way that readers want to go on the journey with you
2. Show what the world looks like to you

Answer 1

Here is a google doc link with I think I made available to anyone with a link. you should also be able to make comments.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yvond1tqbCW-RuNyvqiah8G8T09QmvfrUhbBehKgdo8/edit

Answer 2

should be <2000 not >2000

Answer 3

Also: my title is just a placeholder title for now. im looking to change it to something a little more impactful once im done

Answer 4

Okie dokie, I am a busy person... so back to you now. I am going to start on your paper again. :)

Answer 5

haha i understand. and thank you again i really appreciate another set of eyes on my paper

Answer 6

Hey, I just found out about Open Study but I pulled up your doc and am taking a look at it now!

Answer 7

Cool Thank you!

Answer 8

@Day_2010 when ur done, culd u answer my message?

Answer 9

jot down all you want to express in the essay,,after making the draft then u shud point at the grammar...then u will get a perfect essay~~

Answer 10

Hey I am done!!!! :) I love your thought process. I face the same challenges as you too! :)

Answer 11

I am going to send it to you here.

Answer 12

or to your email.. what do you prefer?

Answer 13

hey sorry was talking on the phone.
I dont think it is attached in the email

Answer 14

One sec. I will send it.

Answer 15

alright thank you :) also thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate the fact so many people are willing take time out to help me

Answer 16

GOT IT!!!! THANK YOU

Answer 17

I'm here when you need me. :)
- Welcome!

Answer 18

alright guys so im struggling with a title for this paper. Im wondering if i should take a risk with it or to find something the is safe. I was complemented on both of my other titles becasue they "gave the reader a good idea of the tapers ideas" so i want another good impression. For example, do you think i could get away with something like ""my persnol strugles with lexdysia"?

Answer 19

or maybe just mispell "dyslexia"?

Answer 20

because it is suppose to be extremely personal and colloquial

Answer 21

Oh no, do not do that your professor will count off. lol :]

Answer 22

see thats what i was afraid of but i also thought it might showcase one of the example of things i had to deal with

Answer 23

I think that taking the risk should come down to how well you know your instructor. They will be grading it, after all. That being said, a good pattern for papers that I've had is to use a colon in the title so that you can have a 'cutesy' or personal beginning *and* a more formal title. As in, "Dsylexia:My Journey with Learning Disabilities" -- but really ONLY do that if you feel your instructor would get your point and creative intent.

Answer 24

I wish, but its a rule. :/

Answer 25

^also that should have a space after the colon in my previous example.

Answer 26

I agree @tarheel_2014, but I would save that for a course in creative writing.

Answer 27

haha ok well thats kind of a bummer

Answer 28

How about keeping it simple like the way you had it... I think it ties in?

Answer 29

ya i think i will most likely just leave it how it is. Idk i have a night to think about it and mybe it will come to me in my sleep lol

Answer 30

again, Thank you guys it was really helpful for me

Answer 31

That sounds like a good idea. And no problem, I was bored and it was a good use of my time, haha

Answer 32

haha

Answer 33

lol good night!!

Answer 34

Good night!