Sample student essays

The following are links to a brief argument paper written by Amy Zhang, a student in a composition class. The first version shows Zhang’s initial draft with her instructor’s comments. The second version is Zhang’s final draft.

Zhang, “The Importance of Food”: Rough draft, with instructor’s comments

Zhang, “Slow Down and Eat Better”: Final draft

The following are links to a brief summary of a book chapter written by HwaSoo Ryoo, a student in a composition class. The first version shows Ryoo’s initial draft with her instructor’s comments. The second version is Ryoo’s final draft.

Ryoo, "Summary of 'You, the Language Learner'": Rough draft, with instructor's comments

Ryoo, "Summary of 'You, the Language Learner'": Final draft