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English Composition I – Week 5 Assignment For this assignment, write a “How-to” Informative Essay. Your essay should teach the reader how to do something. You may pick your own topic, but avoid overly common topics such as “how to change a tire.” (If you do pick a common topic, consider how you may approach it in a new and interesting way. See your textbook’s advice for how to target a specific audience, for example.) Below is a reminder of some recent examples of how-to essays for this class: ·  How to prepare campfire coffee in an easy and affordable way ·  How to prepare for a driver’s test ·  How to make Kahlua rum-flavored buttercream ·  How to build a weatherproof shooting house for hunters ·  How to prepare yourself for going to a protest ·  How a first-time buyer can negotiate with a car salesman ·  How to make your own customized wig ·  How to save money while living in a college dorm ·  How to care for a person who has dementia As you can see, the topics vary widely, yet each fo

cuses on a specific task and targets a narrow audience. Likewise, your topic can be unusual and off-the-wall or it can be somewhat common. Either way, it must target an audience that does not know the information you possess but wants or needs to know it. ·  An introduction that engages the reader. (Even if you can assume your readers needs this information, you must still draw them in and give them a persuasive purpose.) ·  An overview ·  Several of the other Eight Teaching Tips (imperatives, examples, whys, what not to do, and so forth) ·  Avoid COIK (see p. 239) ·  A conclusion that wraps up your essay without repeating what you’ve already said. Additional Requirements: ·  500-800 words ·  APA Style (title page, running heads, 12-pt. Times New Roman, double spaced ·  Avoid using first person (“In this paper, I will teach you . . . .”; “I think . . .”) ; avoid using personal experiences. ·  If you use research to support your points, cite and document your sources according to APA Style. .