What This Document Is
This is a first draft of an essay, completed for Writing II (ENG 2150) at Baruch College CUNY. It’s a student’s attempt to analyze “Letters to my Son” by Ta-Nehisi Coates and “Notes of a Native Son” by James Baldwin, focusing on identifying a “status quo” and a “destabilizing moment” within each text. The document includes a cover letter outlining the student’s concerns and requests for feedback.
Why This Document Matters
This draft is intended for peer review within the ENG 2150 course. It provides a snapshot of a student’s thinking during the writing process, allowing classmates to offer constructive criticism on clarity, argumentation, and mechanics. It’s valuable for students seeking feedback on their analytical writing skills and understanding of complex texts.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This is a *draft* and therefore represents work in progress. It is not a finished, polished essay. The student explicitly expresses uncertainty about their analysis and seeks feedback on fundamental aspects of their argument.
What This Document Provides
The full document contains: a cover letter detailing the student’s writing process and specific areas for feedback; the complete first draft of the essay, including an introduction, body paragraphs with textual analysis, and initial attempts at drawing connections between Coates and Baldwin; direct quotations from both authors; and the student’s initial interpretation of the texts. This preview *does not* include the peer review feedback, nor does it offer a complete or finalized analysis of the essays.
