College Comp and Research Portfolio
Mary Grace Rice
Pre-Write/Post-Write Essay
In this essay, I describe a unique date I went on where I learned that having a spontaneous night is rewarding because it can lead to lasting connections and adventures I wouldn't have expected.
Narration Essay
In this essay, I recall the memory of being a passenger to a drunk driver and describe how that event effected my family and me.
Editorial Essay
In this essay, I speak to the high school students of Chillicothe as I explain why students should participate more in Chillicothe High School's canned food drive.
Summary #1
In this summary, I summarize the article, "The Ugly Truth About Beauty," by Dave Barry. This article is about the separate beauty standards of men and women in today's society.
Summary #2
In this summary, I summarize the article, "How Sports Can Move Beyond Lip-service Patriotism," by Sean Gregory. This article is about the controversial event in which the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, chose to kneel during the national anthem.
Summary/Response Essay
In this essay, I summarize the article, "The Ugly Truth About Beauty," by Dave Barry and give my opinion on the points Barry makes throughout the article.
Interview Essay
In this essay, I describe the interview I had with Dr. Missy Hawkins, a mammalogist with a PhD in environmental science. In in our interview, Hawkins describes her scientific research of understudied species, specifically the lemur, and the work she does to save endangered species and the environment in Madagascar.
Argumentative Essay
In this essay, I argue that wind turbines should continue to be built and replace fossil fuels as a main source of energy for the United States.
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