Essay topics: Taboo?

ADad
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:46:00 +0000

From what you’ve said so far, I’d find something else to write about.

It is not a problem that you weren’t able to resolve the conflict. But what you’ve said so far reveals more about him than you.

Imo, essays don’t need to have bottom lines, “here is what I learned”, grand lessons about life. Rather, they should be specific, honest, revealing about the writer. “Show, don’t tell” (see the UVa link below).

I’ve read you “chances” post and I just don’t believe that the most personal, revealing, specific, helpful thing you can write about has to do with a row or breakup with your boyfriend. I know you can do better than that.

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