Choose an image that captures and reflects who you are right this second, in these first moments of your REACH journey, during this defining time in your academic world.
You can choose one of the images below OR find an image that better suits you, but is not too literal. (For example, do not choose a picture of you or someone you know). If you choose an image different from the ones below, please include it in the essay.
Some image options:
Directions:
1. After copying and pasting the chosen image into a document, you’ll write a 500 word essay IN APA FORMAT that includes the following.
A. Introduction paragraph: Describe the image you chose and why you were drawn to the image. Include a topic sentence in this paragraph that tells your reader what you will be writing about in your body paragraph.
B. Body paragraph: What element(s) of your personality and/or identity does the chosen visual illustrate? Explain HOW the visual captures your beliefs, your trait(s), your perceptions, your identity, etc… Is it a symbolic representation? Is it literal? Is it a combination of both? Is color or lack thereof relevant? There’s lots to consider here – choose your points of explanation thoughtfully and intentionally.
a. Include evidence in your body paragraph: There should be evidence from both the visual you’ve chosen and from your lived experiences to support the “parts” of you that you’re explaining (i.e. The sun comes up each morning, its rays enveloping those who accept its embrace, and while it’s not always easy to be a parent, a student, and an educator, I do my best to rise with joy and to share my joy with all who come within my warmth.)
C. Conclusion Paragraph: How do you hope this image will change or stay the same as you go through your learning journey at Reach? This paragraph should include a closing statement that indicates you have finished writing.
D. In all your writing, your voice matters. Proofread for errors, and NEVER use sentence correctors, modifiers, or suggested rewrites in editing programs like Grammerly. These take away from your voice and put you at risk of AI plagiarism.
Grading: This assignment will be graded for completeness.
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Candidate has turned in a 3 paragraph assignment IN APA FORMAT (use the template) that is around 500 words. The assignment includes the required elements of the introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs.
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Candidate has turned in a 3 paragraph assignment that is around 500 words. However, some elements of the intro, body, and conclusion paragraphs are missing OR the assignment is not in APA FORMAT (use the template)
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Candidate has turned in an assignment, but has not followed the assignment guidelines. For example, the candidate wrote about something other than the prompt, or the assignment is significantly shorter than the requested word count.
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Candidate has not turned in the assignment
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