College Comp & Research Portfolio
Alexei Dickerson
About Me
My name is Alexei Dickerson. I am currently a senior at Chillicothe High School in Chillicothe, Missouri. This portfolio contains all of the essays I have written in the College Composition and Research class, taught by Dr. Jill Watkins. class. I plan to attend North Central Missouri College in Trenton, Missouri. I plan to go to nursing school.
Cheer
All throughout high school, I have been a cheerleader. Cheering on our football boys on Friday night is my favorite time to cheer.
Drama
I have been a part of CHS Drama throughout high school. The productions I have been in are High School Musical, A Christmas Carol, Word Problems, and Beauty and the Beast the musical.
Band
Band has been a part of my life for 7 years. I am a Bass Clarinet player and have gone to state in a trio. I have been a part of the North Central Missouri Bandmasters Association Clinic Band for 2 years. Also, I was a part of Flag Corp and was a Captain my senior year.
College Composition and Research
Essays
College Application Essay
In the College Application Essay, I evaluate a significant experience that I had and the impact it has on my life.
College Application Essay Link
"Still Here"
Narration Essay
In the Narration Essay, I talk about my views on single motherhood based on part of my childhood.
Narration Essay Link
"My Mom Before HIm"
Analysis Essay
In the Analysis Essay, I talk about how narcissism is on the rise with social media.
Analysis Essay Link
"The 'Perfect' LIfe"
Definition Essay
In the Definition Essay, we interviewed teachers and principals. We asked them their thoughts on education and how learning should happen.
Definition Essay Link
"Prepared For The Future"
Summary/ Critique Essay
In the Summary/Critique Essay, I talk about the differences between older generations and younger generations with laziness.
Summary/Critique Essay Link
"Hardworking Not Lazy"
Argumentative Essay
In the Argumentative Essay, I explain the benefits of a vegetarian diet and how the vegetarian diet is better than a meat-based diet.
Argumentative Essay Link
"Meat or No Meat?"
Media
"Top 5" Lesson
This "Top 5" Lesson will help a student in Dr. Watkins College Composition and Research Class.
https://youtu.be/PF24b-0u36U
Analysis of Successful Paper
The Narration Paper was the paper I thought I did best on. I review what I did good on and what I did bad on.
https://youtu.be/wibSJuQV2Sk
"Did You Know?"
In this Greenscreen, I talk about the effects of heart defects and ways they can be fixed and seen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQxl-xs0Cxc
Contact Information
Contact me if you have any questions, and I will respond as soon as possible! Thank you!