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Welcome to Module 3.

In this section you will study the Literary Aim and the Mode of Narration of Event.  The readings below give detailed information and examples about each aim and mode.  The slide presentation further explains these details and examples, and shows how to apply them in your own writing. 

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The written assignment for Module 3 is Paper 2.  Paper 2 is a one thousand (1000) word short story whose purpose is to entertain.   Paper 2 must be accepted before you move on to Module 4.

Before you do the readings and view the presentation below, please be advised of the following:

1. In this section you will complete and submit your second written assignment.  You MUST follow the Submission Procedure outlined on the Web 1113 Home Page.

2. The written assignment for Module 3 (Paper 2) is an informal essay.  It should be written in a conversational style (sound like the way you talk).  

3. Paper 2 should not be written in a five-paragraph essay format.  There should be no introduction and no conclusion.  However, you should not turn in a single paragraph for your Paper 2.  Follow the simple rule that each paragraph in the series of paragraphs that will make up your essay should focus on a single specific topic or a single significant action.  

4. Paper 2 MUST contain at least one line of direct dialogue.  When writing direct  dialogue, each time a new speaker talks, you should begin a new paragraph.

5. Although this is an informal essay, you must still follow basic grammatical rules.  Use complete sentences, even though they may contain contractions and slang.  Feel free to use dialogue if you wish to do so.

NOTE:  Your Paper 1 must be returned marked "Accepted" before you can submit Paper 2.

For information on the Literary Aim and Mode of Narration of Event necessary to the successful completion of Paper 2, please click on the hyperlink below and view the presentation.

Paper 2

1.      Write a short story of at least one thousand (1000) words using the Literary Aim and the Mode of Narration of Process.

2.      You may write on any subject, and in any genre (for example literary fiction, action adventure, science fiction, fantasy, autobiography, etc).

3.      Your story must contain at least one scene (action in a location) and at least one line of direct dialogue (characters talking).

4.      Remember: when writing dialogue, every time a new character speaks, you should start a new paragraph.

NOTE: Paper 2 must be submitted and marked "Accepted" before you move on to Module 4.