About Today: The 10 Worst Student Essay Topics

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor It's been awhile, but if memory serves, this time of year is particularly trying on students. I recall that my brain was already reclining on a beach, while my body was sadly stuck in school for several more weeks. For this reason, we offer a few helpful tips on making those last essays shine as brightly as the ones you wrote in the fall. The 10 Worst Student Essay Topics Or: What not to write. Example: "OMGYG2BK: A Twitter Essay in 23 Tweets." I would like to point out that this essay, while almost certainly earning an F, would also most likely get a book deal for the writer. The Lighter Side of Grammar & Composition 20 Weird, Witty, and Wonderful Language-Related Terms 400 Writing Topics Helpfully divided up into subtopics such as "Narrating Events" and "Arguing and Persuading," this comprehensive list has an essay topic for every mood and assignment. Writers on Writing: Overcoming Writer's Block How to Write a Descriptive Paragraph How to Write a Personal Essay Still perplexed? Turn to the experts. This concise explanation links to relevant examples from Mark Twain, George Orwell, and Maya Angelou, among others. How to Write a Personal Essay Personal Essay Tips for Special Needs Children Preparing an Argument The great thing about this piece is that most students will find it helpful even after school lets out for the summer. I suggest the following proposals: Teenagers Should Have Unlimited Access to Their Parents' Cars, Cleaning One's Room Is Overrated, and Video Games Increase Manual and Mental Dexterity. What Is an Argument? How to Self-Evaluate an Essay Today Ads Essay Free Research Essay Student Assessment Student Travel Five Paragraph Essay Featured Articles White House Approves Offshore Drilling MTV's 'Daria' Is Finally Out on DVD Lena Horne's Race Relations Contributions TV Comedies Summer Preview 2010 7 Reasons to Pay Your Credit Card on Time Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement