Course: This I Believe: Writing a Creative Personal Essay

9. Time to Write!

You have now worked multiple times on coming up with ideas about personal essays. Check out your blog and see how many different things you have created!

Now, it is time to write a rough draft of your "This I Believe" essay. You will work with your instructor directly on your rough draft, second draft and final draft.

But, before you start, carefully read the tips and instructions in the guide below. It will really help you get started and do the job right. If you're ever looking for inspiration, listen to a few more essays on thisibelieve.org. There is also a feed on the right side of this course moodle that is constantly updated with new essays from thisibelieve.org.

What do you need to do?
1. Read the tips and guidelines in the link below.
2. On your blog, write the one tip or guideline you think is the most helpful.
3. Explain how this tip will help you (minimum 30 words.)

What do you need to do?
1. Download the grading rubric to understand the essay expectations.

What do you need to do?
1. Choose a belief that is important to you that you want to write about.
2. Choose how you are going to start the essay (question, quote, description, etc.)
3. Review the rubric (posted above) to guide you through writing the essay.
4. Write your rough draft and upload the Word document here.
5. Receive feedback from your instructor and upload your second draft.
6. Receive feedback from your instructor and upload your final draft.