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English Comp 1 | Meaningful Moments Essay (Helixon)

This guide is a starting point for students in Tracy Helixon’s English Comp. 1 who are researching events in the decade of or prior to their birth.

How do I choose my decade and events?

Magnified view of September calendar

Selecting your topic

Before you begin, take a moment to reflect on your personality, interests, passions, and what makes you ... you. This reflection will help guide your research and writing. Be curious about the events that happened near or prior to your birth and their connection to the world we live in today, as well as the person you have become.  

If you don't know where to begin, use the resources on the next few pages to gain context about a particular decade. What was happening politically, scientifically, and in popular culture? 

 

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