Timed Writing: Techniques from CollegeBoard
Read this article to learn about the steps you can take to improve your writing when you face timed essays.

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uw-madison writing center writer’s handbook
Use the table here to learn how to format various types of MLA parenthetical citations.

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Quote Topic: Intellectual Curiosity

“Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind.” - Samuel Johnson

“I’m never bored anywhere; being bored is an insult to oneself.” - Jules Renard

Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences stating how you could apply these ideas to your life. Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer.

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Quote Topic: Happiness

“Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think.” - Dale Carnegie

“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” - Abe Lincoln

Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences stating whether or not you agree with these quotes. Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer.

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Quote Topic: Perseverance

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.”
Robert F. Kennedy

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then give up. There’s no use being a darn fool about it.”
W. C. Fields

Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences stating your opinion about these quotes. Which one do you agree with? Why? Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer.

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