This Progression has two options: you will write a proposal, essay, think piece, or editorial devoted to civic rhetoric (an argument about so
This Progression has two options: you will write a proposal, essay, think piece, or editorial
devoted to civic rhetoric (an argument about some problem in the world), or a significant piece
of Creative Nonfiction. As we will see in class, civic rhetoric is simply rhetoric—argument—
that attempts to address a problem in the real world. There are two options for a civic rhetoric
essay (one essentially brings your previous essay to a different audience, while of course
improving on that essay; the other is a new essay or editorial). See the prompts below the
Schedule for more guidance.
Students wishing to take the Creative Nonfiction option must meet with me or post a convincing
argument during the first week of the progression to make sure you have done well enough at the
previous research essay, and to discuss the kind of writing you would like to do. The workload,
difficulty, and grading standards for creative work will be as difficult—but no more so—as for the
essay option. No previous experience at Creative Nonfiction is necessary, and as usual, very hard
work at something a student wants to learn—yet may not have had much experience in—is
rewarded in the overall “Progression through the Semester” grade.
For all options, students are encouraged to seek publication of their final revision, where the success
of that revision merits it. Office hours would be the best way for me to help with this, but I can also
simply give quick advice on where and how to submit your writing for publication.
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