Spring 2026 FINAL EXAMINATION ENC…
Spring 2026 FINAL EXAMINATION ENC 1101-701 INSTRUCTOR’S NAME: Ramona Shelton GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Write a 700-word essay of at least five paragraphs, paying careful attention to organization, grammar, formatting, and mechanics. Be certain your essay contains an introductory paragraph (including a clearly stated thesis statement), a minimum of three body paragraphs providing adequate support for each claim, and a concluding paragraph. Your class notes, text, and a dictionary may be used. Use MLA formatting. You do not need sources or a works cited page. Follow these directions carefully: 1. Select one of the topics below. Topics: A. Reproductive technologies such as in-vitro transplants should be banned. B. America should not get involved in global conflicts that don’t concern the American national interest. C. Should parents be held legally responsible for their child’s actions. D. Gifted and talented programs in schools are more harmful than beneficial because of their exclusionary nature. 2. Skip every other line as you write. 3. Write a 700-word essay supporting your thesis. 4. Select one of the following four strategies for your essay. exemplification cause/effect comparison/contrast argumentation 5. You may use a dictionary, a thesaurus, and/or a word book. NOTE: The quality of your content, organization, and mechanics will be the basis for determining your grade.