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Choose three of the following types of papers, and write at least 100 words on each topic. (Taken from a diagnostic exam at EKU.)

Personal narrative:

Write about an incident when you changed in some major way or learned something important about yourself. Be sure to let the reader know what you were like both before and after the incident.

Process:

Explain to a stranger how to get from the university campus to your home. Be sure to include information about landmarks as well as directions for driving or walking.

Argument:

Take a stand on an issue of interest to you. Your topic can involve a national, state, or local issue. Support your position with evidence and examples, and try to show why your opposition is wrong.

Evaluation:

Write a review of a book or movie you have read or seen recently or a television show you watch regularly. Provide examples from the book, movie, or show to support your judgment.

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