Business and Personal LawUnit 6:
Starting a BusinessWriting ConnectionWhat is a personal essay? A personal essay is usually written in narrative form and tells a story based on a real or fictional event. A personal essay represents what you believe or feel. Using this style, write a personal essay about a nonprofit company you would like to start. The Internet Public Library for Teens ( University of Michigan ) site provides a step-by-step guide for researching and writing. http://www.ipl.org/div/teen/aplus/ Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online includes a dictionary, thesaurus, and a Spanish-English version. http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm Microsoft's Encarta features a dictionary, thesaurus, several language translators, homework help, and tutoring. http://encarta.msn.com/ The OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University offers both the American Psychological Association ( APA) and the Modern Language Association ( MLA) style guide information and includes links to a variety of online resources. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ Dictionary.com provides grammar, usage, and style links. http://dictionary.reference.com/writing/ |