CS113: Academic Strategies for the Business Professional
Unit 5 Academic Writing Assignment

Full Name: Heather Parrish Two-digit Section #: 05

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Paragraph Writing

Paragraph #1:

Purpose: Brief Description

Write a complete paragraph about a person who has influenced you in positive ways. Do not write more than 1 paragraph for this topic. Focus on at least one way in which this person has made an important impact upon you. Use specific ideas and examples to illustrate your points and make sure to refer to the Paragraph Structure Chart located in the unit Reading. Include a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion. Your response should be a minimum of 5 complete sentences.

One person who has influenced me in a positive way is my daughter. She has an uncanny ability to see the good in everything and everybody. It is a gift that goes much further than childlike innocence, although she probably does perceive the world with an untainted and sincere affection. She has helped me to realize the good in me in a way that encourages me to be that person. That is how she brings out the best in me. I think the world could learn from her.

Paragraph #2:

Purpose: Developed Opinion

Write a complete paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of taking online classes. Do not write more than 1 paragraph for this topic. Use specific ideas and examples to illustrate your points and make sure to refer to the Paragraph Structure Chart located in the unit Reading. Include a topic sentence, several supporting details, and a