Category Archives: Selected Essays
2008-09 Winner: “Turning the Intrinsic Screw: Henry James and Human Nature” by Caitlin Harding
“Turning the Intrinsic Screw” by Caitlin Harding PDF In 1943, psychologist Abraham Maslow revealed to the world his theory of human motivation, what he called the “hierarchy of needs.” The pyramid-shaped hierarchy’s five levels of human desires start with the … Continue reading
2007-08 Selected Essays
The editorial committee of e.g., UW’s online journal of 100-level writing, is pleased to announce the winning essays for 2007-08: Technology’s Priceless Value in Education Alize Bhojani, Devon Chandler-Brown, Danielle File, and Karlyn Kurokawa Picture Frame: An ENGL 121 e-Portfolio … Continue reading
2007-08 Winner: “Picture Frame: An ENGL 121 e-Portfolio” by Ainsley Bourque
Say Cheese! You are looking at an English 121 University of Washington student e-portfolio*; photographic evidence of progress and accomplishment in a service-learning based English class. My name is Ainsley, and I invite you take a peek as I illustrate, … Continue reading
2007-08 Winner: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Inquiry and Report of a Controversy” by Shima Houshyar
On October 27, 1992 Petty Officer Allen R. Schindler was brutally murdered in Japan by his shipmates in an anti-gay hate crime. This event, and many other cases of harassment of homosexuals within the military were brought to the attention … Continue reading
2007-08 Winner: “Technology’s Priceless Value in Education” by Alize Bhojani, Devon Chandler-Brown, Danielle File, and Karlyn Kurokawa
“Technology’s Priceless Value in Education” by A. Bhojani, D. Chandler-Brown, D. File, and K. Kurokawa PDF Introduction Technology is becoming increasingly integrated into many aspects of modern American life. It is used at home, in the workplace and is an … Continue reading
2006-07 Selected Essays
The editorial committee of e.g., UW’s online journal of 100-level writing, is pleased to announce the winning essays for 2006-07: The Future of Tomorrow Struggling with Domination Christine Caldejon The Manipulation and Exploitation of Nationalism Behnum Habibi “Man Law”: Perpetuation … Continue reading
2006-07 Winner: “The Future of Tomorrow Struggling with Domination” by Christine Caldejon
“The Future of Tomorrow” by Christine Caldejon PDF Growing up I was raised in a cultural environment that had very few people from my ethnicity; instead I was a black sheep in a herd of white sheep. Being that I … Continue reading
2006-07 Winner: “‘Man Law:’ Perpetuation of Stereotypes Online” by Caitlin Pratt
“‘Man Law’” by Caitlin Pratt PDF Facebook.com is a social networking site, a virtual version of the facebook that some colleges give incoming freshmen. The site allows users to create online profiles that list their personal information such as age, … Continue reading
2006-07 Winner: “A More Mobile Campus: A Proposal for a New Mobility Map at the University of Washington” by Jessica Vu
“A More Mobile Campus” by Jessica Vu PDF In an era in which civil rights laws have strived to create equality, many societal practices and perspectives continue to segregate individuals who are considered “different,” such as people with disabilities. William … Continue reading
2006-07 Winner: “Persuasion for a Better Cause” by Ashley Thoreson
“Persuasion for a Better Cause” by Ashley Thoreson PDF Alan Gross, professor of rhetoric at the University of Minnesota, proposes two types of rhetoric that authors use to strengthen their arguments: logos and pathos. These rhetorical strategies can be found … Continue reading