Prior to turning in your drafts to the instructor, include a brief statement detailing who you perceive your audience to be. Your essay should carry an implicit sense of purpose, other than that it is required for a class. One way to help establish a clear rationale is to write about something of interest to you, and to use suitable personal elements within the essay. For instance, you could use anecdotes about going to a sale or enrolling in an exercise class or diet program to heighten readers' interest in your topic and to demonstrate your own interest in the subject. Second draft due in class on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
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