Revised Syllabus/Schedule

Below is the revised schedule for the remainder of the class. Also, a new points break down. Not much has changed here, there are more points available now (for those that need it).

Here are the points, nothing new:
Story---------------------30 pts
Topic Proposal------------30 pts
Analysis of Controversy--100 pts
Annotated Bibliography---100 pts
Rough Draft-------------- 50 pts
End Comments--------------30 pts
Research Paper-----------300 pts
Homework------------------15 pts a piece
Attendance----------------50 (-5 for each absence, no more than 6 absences allowed)

Library Class #1

On Thurs. 10/2 we are meeting in the Enhanced Learning Center on the first floor (SW corner) of the Lirbary. Class will begin at 7:30 when the Library opens. This will limit our time together, yes, but should prove fruitful in introducing you the library and giving you some valuable research tools for finding sources for your paper.

In addition, I want you to read GR: Chapters 16 and 17 (they're short) and write a list of topics that are A. interesting to you, B. Arguable, and C. meaty enough that you can find enough material to fill up 15 pages of excellent, polished persuasive writing.

Here, too, are some other materials that will be helpful to you. This, from the Purdue's OWL gives some good advice on understanding your assignment.

Finding a topic that you like, that you can write about and that can fulfill the parameters of the assignment is the first key to your success in this class. Read this, from Kathy Livingston's educational site for help.

If you have questions, email me or ask me in class.

Schedule

Just a reminder. Tomorrow, 9/30, we will finish the movie that we started on Thurs. and discuss the use of ethos, pathos, logos and topics related to the movie. In addition, please have read the Steve Earle article. If you were absent on Thurs. check the previous blog post. The reading handout is in my mailbox at my office. Go get it, read it, and write a story.

Good luck.

Jeff

Class Schedule ENGL 122-02 FALL 08

Class Schedule ENGL 122-02 FALL 08

Class Schedule ENGL 122-02 FALL 08