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Paper One


Meeting Someone in Charleston


Points: 10

Word Count: 1,000

Due: Thursday, September 10, at the beginning of class



First, take a walk in Charleston, from Old Main to the Square and back. Use both 6th. and 7th. Streets. Here are the rules for your journey:

  • You must walk.
  • Turn off your cell phone and don't use it unless you have an emergency. A real emergency.
  • You must go alone.
  • You must meet someone on your adventure--someone who is not a student at Eastern.
  • You'll need to prove to me that you did all this. You can:
    • Open a checking account at a bank near the Square and show me the documentation.
    • Register to vote in the Courthouse.
    • Buy something and save the receipt.
    • Get a library card at the Public Library.
    • Get someone to sign the form below (not required if you do one of the other things in this list).
    • Get your hair done and save the receipt.
    • Etc.

Topic

Write about your experience. We discussed several options in class. You may chose any of those options, or something else. The only rule is: Please don't be a jerk! Remember that Charleston is my home town.

Format:

The essay must be typed and printed, double-spaced. Your name must be on every page. No title page is required. For that matter, a title isn't required. The paper must be stapled.

Grading:

Papers must meet the assignment before I will grade them. While grading, I will follow the standards suggested by Eastern's English Department. The "Process" category will not apply to this assignment. A grade of "C" or lower in any single category will trigger that grade for the paper.





Dear Charleston Resident or Businessperson:

I'm Michael Kuo, a Charleston native and an English teacher at Eastern. For an assignment, I'm asking my students to take a walk in Charleston, meet someone, and then write about the experience. I think it's good for them to get involved in the community, rather than stay on campus except for trips to Wal-Mart and the bars. Please, if you have a moment, take a few minutes to chat with my student. Thank you!

________________ met __________________ on September ____, 2009.