For this assignment, write a short paper (one and one half to two pages) that contains a clear thesis sentence.  Identify the thesis statement by underlining it in the body of your paper.  The paper should be typed with standard margins (roughly one inch), 12 point font, double spaced (if possible).  Be sure to include your name, the class (CATA 101-4) and the date at the top.  Titles for papers are always welcome.  Proofread and correct mechanical errors before submitting the paper.

The paper should have an introduction, body and conclusion. It should contain a clear and well supported (e.g. by examples, quotations, etc.) response to the topic you have chosen and well-organized (unified) paragraphs.  Be sure the paper clarifies the "point" of your thesis.

You have two options for topics to write on. 

1. The paper can describe and explain why and how a "self-fulfilling prophecy" had an affect on you (or someone you know).

2. The paper can explain (one or some) reasons (based on our material concerning perception) why many students got the wrong answers on the T-F quiz concerning the "businessman" story.

I will base grades on the overall quality of your essay, including: quality of thesis, clarity of explanations, use of course concepts in the paper, fluency of your writing, correct mechanics.

Due:  Wednesday, September 12 (in class)