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Introduction

Definition of Finding Significance

Suggested Sequence

Day One

Day Two

Exercises

Defending Your Life Exercise

Revealing Moment Exercise

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Suggested Readings

The Prentice Hall Guide

"Reporting," from Fields of Writing

"Writing Expressive Discourse"

Writing with a Purpose

Illustrating by Use of Example

"Observing," from Purpose and Process

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Remembering Techniques

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• Use detailed observation of people, places, and events.

• Create specific scenes set in time and place.

• Note changes, contrasts, or conflicts.

• Make connections between past events, people, or places and the present.

• Discover and focus on a main idea.

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