Finals Checklist

Intro to Creative Nonfiction/Finals Checklist

For your final requirements in our class, you’ll do two things:

1. Compile a folder/binder of the primary work you’ve done this term. These should be your original versions unless the assignment involved revision. Here’s a checklist of things that should be in your portfolio (arrange them in this order, please, and label accordingly):
• First writing prompt (from page 17 in text)
• First essay (illustrating the camera technique)
• Second writing prompt (from class blog/Firsts)
• Encyclopedia Blog entries (either print out or include a sheet with your blog addy)
• Prompt: The list of your essential firsts
• Festival coverage
• One Honest Essay
• Tiny Masters exercise/Revision exercise
• Research-based piece

2. EITHER one dramatic revision of one of the above pieces OR one new piece. Your revision or new work should indicate your understanding of the creative nonfiction techniques we’ve covered this term. Particularly essential will be your use/application of the following:
1. Scene
2. Dialogue
3. Color/Luminous Detail
4. Evidence of Research
5. Reflection/Musing
Your revision or new piece should be grammatically perfect, structurally sound, and reflective of the best possible work you can do. It replaces the need for a final exam in our course, so approach it accordingly.

In order to receive an A for the term, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:
• Consistent attendance and participation in class all term
• Complete portfolio
• Excellent final revision or new piece
Your grade on the Adderall Diaries exam will be factored into the above requirements as well.

Your portfolios and revisions are due in my office by 5 p.m. next Thursday, April 29. There will be a drop box outside of my office. If you’d like your materials returned, you can pick them up next semester.