Wednesday, December 16
Final Research Paper and Portfolio Collection
Final Exam Review
Course Evaluations
Remember: Our final exam is on Thursday, December 17 from 12-1:55 in MWAH 177. Bring your final exam packet and your Ucard with printing funds.
Monday, December 14
Final Exam practice session
For Wednesday:
The final paper is due by 2:00 on Wednesday. You may turn it in to my mailbox before then if you like. Be sure to include everything on the submission guidelines list.
ePortfolio: remember to edit your existing portfolio, not create a new one
Have the hard copy graded papers 1-5 in a folder for me to collect
Friday, December 11
Distribution of final exam packets
Peer Review session
For Monday:
Read the final exam packet in preparation for our practice session in lab on Monday
Revise your paper
Wednesday, December 9
Feedback from Paper 6
Explaining Evidence
Revision Samples
Revision Workshop
For Friday:
Don't miss class!
Bring a revised draft for peer review
Monday, December 7
Feedback from Paper 6
ePortfolio
For Wednesday:
Bring all of your research paper supplies to class for a revision workshop--especially your latest draft
Friday, December 4
Paper 7/8: Final Research Paper
Final Exam
Grammar/Punctuation
For Monday:
Bring electronic copies of all of your papers to lab
Keep researching/revising/working!
Wednesday, December 2
No office hours today
Organize folder and turn in Paper 6
Paper 6 Reflection
Revising vs. Editing
For Friday:
PH 37-45, 225-36
AP 25-31
Monday, November 30
Submission guidelines for Paper 6
Electronic peer reviewing basics
Peer review session
For Wednesday:
Submit Paper 6: Limited Research Paper according to the guidelines on the back of the score sheet
Wednesday, November 25
Workshop Day
Monday, November 23
Feedback from Paper 5
Introductions
Sample Introductions
Conclusions
Lab exercise: Working on Introductions
Pull up the file of your introduction draft
Switch seats with someone next to you
Read through the introduction. Type your name below it and respond to the introduction:Does it address the "WH" questions?
Do you have any questions that were left unanswered?
Would you want to continue reading?
Are there any aspects that are missing or would be more effective if done differently?Switch back to your original seat
Take a few minutes to write a description of the opposing viewpoint
Create a revised version of your introduction below the reviewer's comments
Print and submitWednesday is a workshop day: bring all of your materials
Monday is a peer review day: bring an electronic copy of your draft
Friday, November 20
Paper negotiations
Evidence
Introductions
For Monday:
Keep working on Paper 6
Bring an electronic draft of your introduction to lab (as well as your Ucard for printing)
Wednesday, November 18
Quiz
On the reverse of your quiz, write a paragraph that answers the following questions:What do you most need for Paper 6?
What strategies will you use to accomplish what you need?Friday: Paper 6 deadline negotiation
Be in class if you want a say in the deadlines
I will not send out the results: if you won't be in class be sure to talk to a classmateTypes of Evidence
Exercise: Evaluating Evidence
For Friday:
CW 109-21
PH 49-51, 90-92
Monday, November 16
Assignment for Paper 6: Limited Research Paper
Lab Exercise: Evaluating Web Sources
For Wednesday:
CW 95-108
PH 31-37
AP 56-58Change from the syllabus: We will peer review Paper 6 in Lab on Monday, November 23. Bring an electronic version of your draft.
Friday, November 13
Astroturf Samples
Title IX Sample
Submission Guidelines for Classification Project: submit the following items in your manila folder with each separate part stapled.
Outline
Follow the rules of outlining
Use complete sentences
Include your thesis statement at the top of the page
Cite your sources using parenthetical citations for each supporting statementAnnotated Bibliography
Include at least five sources (see restrictions on the assignment sheet)
Use MLA Style
Annotations should include a summary of the source and a statement of how it will be useful to your projectCSC Paragraph
Include your thesis statement at the top of the page
Write a complete CSC paragraph using paraphrases from your sources
Include a Works Cited page that only includes those sources cited in your paragraph
Include the sources you paraphrased, annotated so that I can find the section you used:
Score Sheet
Draft
Peer review comments: if you are not able to do an in-class peer review, you will only get credit by having a classmate peer review your work.Peer Review session for the Classification Project
For Monday:
Complete your Classification Project and submit it according to the guidelines above.
Monday, November 9
Remember: No class on Wednesday
Be sure to sign up for conferences
Classification Project
Research time:
Use this time to find more research, read what you have, classify, write
Write a narrative of what you did/learned in class today. Print it out and leave it by your computer.For Friday:
-Read samples (astroturf) and fill in peer review sheets
-Remember to come prepared to your conference
-Bring 2 copies of your Classification draft (outline, annotated bibliography, paragraph, and sources) to our peer review workshop
Friday, November 6
MLA Style
Conferences
No class next Wednesday (11/11) to allow for conferences.
Sign up for a fifteen-minute conference on the sheet. If these times don't work for you, let me know.
This sheet will be posted outside my office.
Bring your materials (research, outline, etc.) and three questions.Sample CSC Paragraphs
For Monday:
Research!
Complete W&T Lesson 10 and any lessons that you have missed. Monday will be the last day to turn in W&T exercises for late credit.
Wednesday, November 4
Paper 4 Reflection
Basis of Classification
Classification Activity
MLA Style
Research
For Friday:
-Read sample CSC paragraphs, find basis of classification, and make note of the main problem with each paragraph
-Complete 'Finding Evidence' exercise
-Bring your calendars to class so that we can schedule conferences
Monday, November 2
Paper 4 Feedback
Research
Paragraphs
Thesis and Claims workshop
For Wednesday:
Revise your thesis and claims
Find 3 new sources and put them into your working bibliographyBring your calendar to class on Friday to sign up for conferences
Friday, October 30
Classification assignment
Analysis of sample thesis and claims
For Monday:
Revise your thesis and claims after our exercise today
Wednesday, October 28
Classification
Preparation for the Classification assignment
For Friday:
Finish today's exercise
Read the Classification assignment sheet carefully
Monday, October 26
Mid-Semester Survey
Classification
Audience
Mapping/Freewriting
Using bubbl or a sheet of paper, free write for your research paper. Write until you're stuck, and then trade brainstorms with someone else.
Bring this brainstorming and your research materials with you to class on Wednesday.For Wednesday:
Read College Writing 83-93
Read Avoiding Plagiarism 58-59
Wednesday, October 21
Housekeeping:
No class this Friday: peer review on your own
Office hours next Monday will be 3-3:20
I will be available via email over the weekendComparative Analysis
Writing a comparison/contrast paragraph
'Word on Wine' sample
For Monday:
Draft your comparative analysis essay
Peer review and get any questions answered
Submit your essay according to the guidelines
W&T Lesson 8
Monday, October 19
For Wednesday:
Read 'The Word on Wine' sample essay
Fill out a peer review sheet and C/C chart for the essay
Friday, October 16
Paper 2 Feedback
Submit Critical Analysis paper
Comparative Analysis
For Monday:
-Read the assignment sheet for the Comparative Analysis paper
-Keep researching
-W&T Lesson 7
-Load all of the papers you've written for this class so far onto your jump drive and bring it to lab on Monday
Wednesday, October 14
Elie Wiesel lab exercise
Questions on the Critical Analysis assignment?
Paper 3 Workshop session
For Friday:
-Revise your critical analysis paper and submit it according to the submission guidelines
-Read CW 67-82
Monday, October 12
Questions on the Critical Analysis assignment?
Sample Critical Analysis papers
Lab Exercise: handout
Put your source for the critical analysis paper next to your computer so I can take a look at it
Leave your exercise printouts and WT 6 next to your computers when you leave class
For Wednesday:
Bring two copies of your Critical Analysis draft for our workshop session
Friday, October 9
Turn in Paper 2: Research Topic Proposal
Reading Sources Critically
Critical Analysis Assignment
Analysis of Mac article
For Monday:
-Read CW 60-62
-Read PH 189-206
-Read the three samples (pink) and write one paragraph ranking them
-Complete W&T Lesson 6
Wednesday, October 7
Turn in your Library Exercise and Writing & Technology exercises for late credit if you haven't already: midterm alerts are coming out soon!
Evaluating a Source (College Writing p. 51)
Paper 3: Critical Analysis
Analysis of a good topic proposal paper
Paper 2: Research Topic Proposal Workshop Session
For Friday:
-Revise your topic proposal paper and submit it according to the submission guidelines
-Read the Paper 3: Critical Analysis assignment sheet
-Read and annotate the Mac article (handed out in class today)
Monday, October 5
Review of the Library Exercise
Annotated Bibliographies
Analyzing Sources
For Wednesday:
-Bring two copies of your research topic proposal draft for our peer review workshop
-Read College Writing 6-11, 49-66
-Read Penguin Handbook 47-48
Friday, October 2
Questions on the library sessions?
Topic Proposal
Analysis of Sample Research Topic Proposals
For Monday:
-Writing & Technology Lesson 5
-Read Penguin Handbook 42-48, 234
-Bring your Penguin Handbook, citation information on any sources you have so far, and USB drive to lab
Wednesday, September 30
Paraphrase Paper Feedback
Paraphrase Paper Reflection
What did you learn?
What did you learn about your writing process?
For the next paper, what parts of your process will you keep? What will you change?Questions on the library session or library exercise?
Topics
Working thesis statement revision
-Come up with two topics, sets of questions, and working theses to be handed in at the end of class.
-Discuss your potential working theses with a neighbor. Does your topic have the characteristics of a good topic?
-I will come around to discuss your topics with you.
-If you finish writing and discussing before the end of class, you may begin analyzing the sample proposals.For Friday:
-Complete the Library Exercise
-Analize the research project sample proposals by following the instructions on the pink half-sheet
-Continue revising your topic
Wednesday, September 23
Writing & Technology Exercises
Library Session this Friday: meet in Library 116
Paper 2: Topic Proposal for the Research Paper
Working Thesis Statement Examples
Working Thesis Statement Exercise
For Friday:
-Meet in Library 116!
-Read College Writing 1-16
-Read Penguin Handbook 174-77
-Read the Paper 2: Topic Proposal assignment sheet
-Bring three potential research topics with you to class
Monday, September 21
Please sit at the same computer you used last time
Reflections on Paper 1: Paraphrase
Research Topics
Brainstorming Exercise
-Go to bubbl.us
-Click "Start Brainstorming" to create a new brainstorming session without logging in
-Spend the rest of class brainstorming topics for your research paper
-When you're finished, either print your brainstorming session or create an account with bubbl to email it to yourselfFor Wednesday:
-Read College Writing 38-42
-Read Penguin Handbook 8-12, 88-91, 165-74
-Brainstorm potential research topics
Friday, September 18
Paper submission guidelines & score sheet
Paragraphs
MLA style citations
Paper 1 Workshop Session
For Monday:
-Revise Paper 1: Paraphrase and submit it according to the submission guidelines
-Writing & Technology Lessons 1 & 2
-Start thinking about research topics
Wednesday, September 16
What is a Paraphrase?
Paraphrase Analysis
Paper 1: Paraphrase Assignment
Paraphrase Exercise: Purdue OWL
-Compose paraphrases for as many of the excerpts as time allows.
-By midnight tonight, email me your best paraphrase example. Be sure to mention which excerpt you used for your paraphrase.
-I'll do my best to give you feedback on your paraphrasing as soon as possible so that you can improve your Paper 1 draft for FridayFor Friday:
-Bring two copies of your Paper 1 draft and a writing utensil for our peer review session
-Read Avoiding Plagiarism p. 18-top of 24
Monday, September 14
Please sit at the computer with the folder that has your name on it. This will be your computer for the semester.
Quiz
Lab Introduction
Argumentation & Paraphrase
Paper 1: Paraphrase
For Wednesday:
Read the assignment packet for Paper 1
Friday, September 11
Quiz
Syllabus
Correction: Week 2 should be
M 9/14 Lab Introduction,
Argument & ParaphraseCW 19-28, 31-38 W 9/16 Paraphrase Practice F 9/18 Paper 1 Workshop Paper 1 Draft Due Succeeding in College
Writing Background Essays
-Exchange your paper with one other person.
-Read the paper and then talk with each other.
-Share the other person's name, hometown, and one interesting thing about them with the class.Process of Writing
For Monday:
-Read College Writing p. 19-28 and 31-38.
-Read Penguin Handbook p. 213-14, 218-24, and 244-96.
-Read Avoiding Plagiarism p. 1-16.
-Read the "Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing" handout.
-Bring your Writing and Technology CD-Rom and USB drive with you to lab.
Wednesday, September 9
Welcome!
Web site tour
Syllabus
Attendance
Writing Background Essay
For Friday:
-Complete your Writing Background Essay and print out a copy for class.
-Read p. 1-6 in your Penguin Handbook.
-Read over the Syllabus & Policies.
-Read the "How to Succeed" handout.
-There may be a quiz on the assigned readings.What's Where Tour:
-My mailbox in the Writing Studies office
-My office: 389 KPlz
-The Writing Workshop: L142