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Delta Winds is an annual publication of student essays from courses in the English program of San Joaquin Delta College. The collection of expository writings includes reflective personal narratives and analytical social commentaries. Essays from the magazine have been republished in English composition textbooks by Bedford/St. Martin’s Press, Roxbury Press, Thomson Press, and Longman Publishers. Several instructors use Delta Winds in print and online as a text for composition courses. The magazine is also an integral part of the English 79 program as essays from the magazine provide the basis for the writing prompt used in the mastery exam.
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The Final Draft
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Delta College students are encouraged to submit original poetry, short fiction, essays, or artwork in various media, during the first two months of the fall and spring semesters. Students should take submissions to Holt 201, the Reading and Writing Center, and complete a Release Form. Students will be notified of acceptance in writing by The Final Draft staff. The magazine is published near the end of the fall semester; a reading of The Final Draft literary works may also be scheduled during the semester.
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Each semester the students in English 44C: Creative Writing/Poetry compose, edit, and produce a magazine of student poems. From assisting each other with computer formatting to cover design, the students are in charge of their magazine and its contents, which becomes a model for student creativity in subsequent semesters. In addition to producing their magazine, 44C students regularly present their work at poetry readings in the Stockton Community, and Delta College poets have been showcased at both Barnes & Noble and Maxwell's Bookmark. These creative writers have been featured on the now defunct Delta radio show and are currently planning a videotaping to be aired on the college's cable show, the Impact.
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Creative Writing: Short Story
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Students enrolled in some sections of English 44A and 44B, under the guidance of the instructor, compile their favorite stories from the semester into a book that is distributed to the class. They decide on an appropriate name, contribute artwork, and edit the stories that are included. They leave the class with a tangible reward for their creativity and hard work.
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