Composition 3160

Syllabus

Schedule

Assignments

Extras

Extra Materials

This section includes materials for Composition 3160 that do not fit into the syllabus or schedule.

Grammar reports

Student Web Page Projects

Dispositional Advisor History Professor Sheriff's Deputy
FBI Agent Forensics Specialist Journalist
Social Psychologist



The Big In-Class Debate
  1. RESOLVED:
    The federal government should repeal laws making marijuana sales, possession and consumption illegal.
  1. RESOLVED:
    Minnesota taxpayers should contribute to the costs of a new Twins stadium.
  1. RESOLVED:
    The United States should invade Iraq and topple the Hussein regime with or without international support.
PRO: Rick, Billy, Kathryn, Jeremy PRO: Maribeth, Ryan, Claire PRO: Charlie, Lucas, Bryce, Amanda
CON: Melissa W., Melissa P., Michael, Jessica CON: Jennilee, Laurie, Megan, Katie CON: Eric, Josh, Maria, Samantha, Cynthia
Results: PRO 9 votes
CON 6 votes
ABS 1 vote 
The resolution passes.
Results: PRO 8 votes
CON 8 votes
ABS 0 votes
It's a tie. In many legislative bodies, a tie means a resolution fails.
Results: PRO 5 votes
CON 7 votes
ABS 2 votes
The resolution fails.
John D. Schwetman
17 September 2002