Writing On and Offline

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1			Directions: Surf to one of the following websites: CNN.COM MSNBC.COM ABCNEWS.COM Read through several of the articles on the site you choose, using the skills you've gained in editing and proofreading to find grammatical and mechanical errors. Did you find any? If so, what kind? If not, what can you infer about the companies that sponsor these websites?




2			Directions: Find an article on the internet that is of interest to you. It might be an article about sports, about fashion, or about movies. Just pick something you would enjoy reading. Here are some sites at which you might begin your search: ESPN.com Cosmopolitan Magazine Internet Movie Database Once you've read the article, answer the following questions: Is there a hook? Is there a clear thesis statement? Are all the body paragraphs fully developed? Does the author use concrete details? Does the author use sensory details? Is there a strong conclusion?

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