You are being asked to present a detailed breakdown of what a personal essay is and how you can go about writing an effective one, including but not limited to: form, conventions, key features, tone, etc.

this analysis will be supported by direct reference to at least three (3) examples chosen by you and reliable sources of research.

keep in mind, you are writing about this genre with the intention of producing a personal essay of your own in the future, so be detailed and thorough in your analysis.

logistics:

mla formatting, including a work cited page

two or more pages (not including work cited page)

reference at least three (3) examples of life writing including but not limited to personal essays, personal narratives, personal statements, memoirs, autobiography, documentaries, etc.