How to write a one-pager


Every week or thereabouts you will write a one pager on the week's assigned readings.  Because one page may mean many different things to different students, we must develop a shared understanding.
The criterion for one page is unique writing of about 500 words not including references nor fancy headings.

By "unique", I mean that the writing is yours; it does not included long quotes from others.

By "about" I mean give or take 50-75 words.  Admittedly sometimes we have less to say than other times.  But, as graduate students your role is to have something to say.

The one pager has two parts.

In the first part, you will provide a critical opinion of the readings.  What is the common thread?  What is missing?  What is superfluous?  That is, what do you think about the readings?

In the second part, you will relate aspects of the current controversy around GenX in the Wilmington water supply.  For this part, you will have to find information, articles, reports, interviews etc to use and reference.

One pagers are due in class during the week of the relevant reading assignments.

***Use one pagers as an opportunity to practice writing in an active voice.  For tips on active voice writing style see the trusty Grammar Girl. ***

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