PROMPT:
“As Vachss demonstrates in his discussion of ‘sick’ and ‘evil,’ important decisions and actions hinge on establishing a clear understanding of the similarities and/or differences in the terminology that we use. Using his essay as a model, write an essay in which you compare and contrast one of the following pairs of terms or a pair of your own choosing: smart / intelligent; professional / amateur; normal / abnormal; weird / eccentric; manager / leader; public / private.”
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS:
500-750 words
MLA format
Thesis statement
Concrete, specific details
Interesting title
No contractions
Second person pronouns are not appropriate for this assignment
Fully developed introduction
Fully developed body paragraphs
Fully developed conclusion
Block or point-by-point organization.
Do not perform any formal research for this assignment. An essay with outside source material will automatically receive a failing grade.