What This Document Is
This is a brainstorming and beginning research worksheet for Grand Canyon University’s University Success (UNV 103) course. It’s designed to help students prepare for their first expository essay assignment by guiding them through topic selection, idea generation, and initial research planning. It is a fillable form for students to record their pre-writing activities.
Why This Document Matters
This worksheet is essential for students enrolled in UNV 103 who are beginning work on their expository essay. Completing it helps students focus their thinking, develop a clear research path, and ultimately produce a more effective and well-supported essay. It’s used early in the writing process, before drafting begins.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This worksheet is a planning tool; it does *not* write the essay for you. It provides structure for brainstorming and research, but students are still responsible for conducting thorough research, developing their arguments, and writing the essay itself. It does not offer feedback on topic choices or research strategies.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes:
* A list of potential essay topics.
* Space for free writing brainstorming.
* Guidance on developing Boolean search terms.
* A section for identifying potential sub-topics.
* Instructions and a link to a tutorial on accessing the GCU Library.
* A question relating to accessing the library.
This preview only describes the document’s contents and purpose; it does not include the actual brainstorming prompts, research exercises, or library tutorial information.