This exercise is designed to introduce students to The Composition Code, which is Jeannie Fulbright’s formula for academic writing.?? Your ability to perform well on this exercise will depe

13 Apr This exercise is designed to introduce students to The Composition Code, which is Jeannie Fulbright’s formula for academic writing.?? Your ability to perform well on this exercise will depe

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This exercise is designed to introduce students to The Composition Code, which is Jeannie Fulbright’s “formula for academic writing.” Your ability to perform well on this exercise will depend on your ability to follow directions and your openness to learning something new. This exercise has a maximum value of 30 points extra credit.

Step 1. Read Jeannie Fulbright’s articles on “The Composition Code” and “Academic Writing vs. Creative Writing.”(Please See Attached 2 PDF'S)

Step 2. Open and download the attached exercise worksheet file.(Please see attached word Document)

Step 3. Open the Header in the worksheet document and, in the highlighted fields, replace the placeholders with your name and the due date for this assignment. Then close the Header.

Step 3. Answer the questions, below.

Step 4. Save the exercise worksheet as a Word file and submit your worksheet in Blackboard for grading.

Student Name The Composition Code Exercise Date

Exercise Worksheet

The Composition Code

Step 1. Read Jeannie Fulbright’s articles on “The Composition Code” and “Academic Writing vs. Creative Writing.”

Step 2. Open the Header in this document and, in the highlighted fields, replace the placeholders with your name and the due date for this assignment. Then close the Header.

Step 3. Answer the questions, below.

Step 4. Save the exercise as a Word file and submit your worksheet in Blackboard for grading.

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1. In the space below, and using your own words, briefly describe the differences between a creative writing style and an academic writing style.

2. In her article, Jeannie Fulbright describes the general idea behind her composition code. What is it?

3. Using a five-paragraph essay as an example, Jeannie Fulbright provided an acronym for applying the composition code. In the space below, give that formula.

4. In her article on the composition code, Jeannie Fulbright provided a framework for applying the composition code. Below, I have provided the first letter or number for each line in that framework. Complete the framework by adding the remaining text for each line.

First Paragraph O ____________________

P ____________________

T ____________________

Then you move into REST paragraphs. Each of the next three paragraphs begins with one of the reasons or points, followed by supporting evidence, and a transition.

1REST (1st Paragraph) 1 ____________________

R ____________________

E ____________________

S ____________________

T ____________________

2REST

3REST

C ____________________