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The Exemplary College Writing Award Essays


2010 - 2011 Recipients:

Winners:

Introducton to Writing: Rakan AlSabah, "How Words Matter"

College Writing I: Melissa H. Najimian, "You Say You Want a Devolution?"

College Writing II: Matthew Dougla Lock, "A Tale of Two Quests"

Honorable Mention:

Introduction to Writing: Nicol Valentin Rivera, "The Hidden Appeal of an Adidas Advertisement"

College Writing I: Fabio P. Simao, "Blinded by Color"

College Writing II: Kamila Kolodynska, "No Layers"


2009 - 2010 Recipients:

Introduction to Writing: Jade Moskovitz, "Establishing an Identity: Past, Present and Future."

College Writing I: Maya Curry, "But Did We Have A Good Time? An Examination of the Media Massacre of Michael Jackson" (documented essay)

College Writing II: Sarin Taslima Ahmed, "The Chivalrous Sir Gawain."

Note: Maya Curry's essay is unusual for a ENWR105 documented essay because it is significantly longer and more in depth, reflecting Maya's particular enthusiasm and dedication to her writing and topic.

2008 - 2009 Recipient:

College Writing I: Luke Bakula, "Do Unto Others."