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ENGLISH 1301 MID-TERM EXAM
DIRECTIONS: Choose one of the following topics and write an essay of approximately 300
words. You should narrow the topic, develop a thesis statement, and plan your paper carefully
before you begin writing. You may alter the topic slightly to make it fit your personal
experience, but do not create an entirely new topic. As you plan, be certain to include an
appropriate introduction and conclusion, and organize the body paragraphs to develop the sub–
topics that will support your thesis. After you have written your paper, take the remaining time
to check your paper for spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. Remember to double
