Mark Twain Webquest
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Mark Twain Webquest |
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| 1. You are Mark Twain, and you are 70 years old. For some reason, | ||
| you apply for a job as a newspaper reporter in Copperas Cove, | ||
| Texas. Be sure to use your real name when applying. | ||
| 2. The editor of the newspaper writes you back. Here is what his letter | ||
| says: Mr. Twain. If you are interested in obtaining employment | ||
| with our newspaper, you need to take the following steps: | ||
| 1. Send us a cover letter explaining why you feel you would | ||
| an asset to our paper. | ||
| 2. Include a resume with all job experience related to writing. | ||
| 3. Include a list of all works you have had published. | ||
| 4. Furnish us with a list of references whom we may contact. | ||
| Thank you for your interest in our newspaper. We hope to | ||
| hear back from you in the near future. | ||
| 3. Here are three web sites that might help you gather information on | ||
| Mark Twain: | ||
| Mark Twain | ||
| Mark Twain in His Times Homepage | ||
| Wild Bill on Mark Twain | ||
| 4. This site will help you set up a Chronological Resume. | ||
| JobStar--The Right Resume | ||