: Compose an original essay in response to the prompt to avoid plagiarism and ensure the essay is on topic

Many students who enroll at Walden University are intrigued by its commitment to positive social change. As a member of the Walden community, how do you see yourself as an advocate of that mission? In what ways are you already making a difference in the world?

In 250 words or less, write an original essay in response to the prompt above. To present your strongest writing skills, please ensure your essay:

Concerns the essay topic specified in the assignment prompt.

Appears in paragraphs with an introduction, a body section, and a conclusion.

Maintains academic integrity by demonstrating your original work.

VERY IMPORTANT INTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW 

Planning your Essay

POINT 1 : Compose an original essay in response to the prompt to avoid plagiarism and ensure the essay is on topic.

POINT 2: Carefully read and reread the assignment prompt and clearly address the question(s) posed.

POINT 3: Outline your essay before writing to determine your central idea, supporting points, and evidence/examples and to ensure that these ideas are connected to each other and the prompt.

POINT 4: Keep the 250-word count requirement in mind while outlining, and only plan to write as much as the assignment prompt allows.

Drafting your Essay

POINT 5: Organize the essay with a beginning (a brief introduction paragraph), middle (body paragraphs), and end (a brief conclusion).

POINT 6: Develop ideas by providing personal examples, explanation, and reasoning; personal examples are appropriate evidence in developing a response to the prompt, and it is not necessary to integrate and cite outside evidence.

POINT 7: Use first-person pronouns – such as I, me, and my – and avoid passive voice, writing instead in active voice, to make ideas clear.

POINT 8: Transition between paragraphs and between ideas within paragraphs by including a thesis, topic sentences, and transitional phrases.