College Composition & Research
Collection of Works by Katelyn Parkey
Pre-Write/Post-Write Essay
I grew up with a split family, but my father and I were closer than usual. Unfortunately, the close relationship we had did not last throughout my whole life. In this essay, I discuss the causes of the rough relationship we now have.
Narration Essay
When my brother was a toddler he was diagnosed with Night Terrors. Night Terrors are basically nightmares that are too intense for younger children. My brother would wake up in the middle of the night, but one night he almost didn't come out of his nightmare.
Editorial Essay
Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) allows the St. Joseph school's students pick which school they want to attend, which should be against the rules. In this essay I express my reasonings behind my belief.
Group Summary
"Beauty Standards in the Work Force" is a paragraph summarizing Jessica Bennett's writing “The Beauty Advantage.” Which discusses the unequal treatment from society that is brought into the working area.
Individual Summary
In this paragraph, I summarize Sean Gregory's article about Colin Kaepernick's recent decision to not stand during the national anthem.
Summary/Response Essay
This essay includes responses to Sean Gregory's article "How Sports can Move beyond Lip-service Patriotism," and my opinions on how effectively Gregory made his points.
Interview Essay
Jeff Binney is an inspirational comedian that continues to spread his wisdom through his "hybrid" film, which is a documentary/comedy. In this essay, I discuss the reason Binney is now a comedian and how he got to be where he is today.
Argumentative Essay
In my argumentative essay, I discuss the pros and cons of competitive sports in high school.
Top 5 “To Dos” to be successful in College Composition and Research
College Comp. and Research can be a stressful class, but with these five tips will help you make it through your senior year.
Dec 13, 2016 2:43 PM
Reflection on Editorial Essay
In this video, I discuss my weaknesses and strengths in my editorial essay.
Dec 14, 2016 2:21 PM
Green Screen Mini Lesson
Here you will find a mini lesson on the August 21st solar eclipse. All the information in this video was taken from a presentation given by Michael Bakich.
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Katelyn Parkey
I am a senior at Chillicothe High School, and I am involved in volleyball, basketball, FBLA, NHS, and I am an officer in student council. I plan to extend my basketball career at Rockhurst University, and study physical therapy.
Email: kparkey30@gmail.com
Location: Chillicothe, MO, United States
Phone: 660-214-0545
Twitter: @kparkaayyyyy