Practice makes progress. In this section, you’ll find a collection of realistic prompts and example responses to help you apply the writing skills you've developed. Use these to test your planning, thesis construction, argumentation, and synthesis techniques under exam-like conditions.
1. Argument Prompt
“Should employers allow remote work as a permanent option?” Defend your position with evidence and examples.
2. Synthesis Prompt
Two articles are provided: one highlights increased productivity from remote work; the other warns of isolation and poor team cohesion. Write a synthesis essay that forms your own position and uses both articles to support it.
3. Analytical Prompt
Read a speech by Greta Thunberg. Analyze how she uses rhetorical devices to persuade her audience.
4. Reflective Prompt
“Describe a time when you had to change your mind about a major issue.” What led to your change, and what did you learn?
Prompt: Should college education be free for all students?
Sample Thesis: College should be free because it increases access, boosts the economy, and reduces student debt burdens.
Sample Topic Sentence: First, making college tuition-free would open doors for underserved communities.
Support: Evidence shows that countries with free education have higher rates of upward mobility.
Counterpoint: While some argue this would raise taxes, the long-term benefits outweigh the costs.