ASSIGNMENTS • WR121 • CRN
42187 • MADRAS 120 • 12:45-2:35PM
• MW •FALL 2018
• Thielsen
Syllabus | List of short assignments THIS SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS IS SUBJECT TO
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M 9/24 |
intros, docs
MLA
Template.doc | MLA style
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responses
writing--annotation--defining key wds/titles--
Description
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Reflective
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Read and take notes (annotate) re: key ideas you find in Description Narrative and Reflective notes-AND then type 100-250wds about WHY THESE KINDS OF WRITING ARE SO IMPORTANT. [OPTIONAL Try MLA Template .doc & use standard intro. (also part of template) to identify the material.] |
W 9/26 |
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-READ-- re-read Lenses -- WRITE: Complete the following questions on this Word document (subheading) ( fields of study ) = A1 |
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2 | M 10/1 |
-read/discuss
A1
writing/reading -
-Turn in
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Notes on the thesis sentence- UNCThesis sentence (statement) guidance |
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W 10/3 |
- review
Notes on:
Narration |
Story | Reflection -
print-out &
turn in
A2
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3 | M 10/8 |
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W 10/10 |
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M 10/15 |
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FOR Next class >> | From A4 identify one term or word that characterizes the point or main theme of the story. Then determine what field of study it might be part of (e.g. If the story is about depression that would be part of the field of Psychology.) Main Guide to Lit.Analysis paper |
W 10/17 |
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5 | M 10/22 |
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FOR Next class >> | Finish E1 expand to c.1000wds (4-5pgs). Review-How and When to Cite , MLA Sample Paper w/notes and turn-in packet made up of: final version on top>rough draft, Peer Edit form |, outline (opt) + A4, (Story chart & Topic Exp. Loop) & last, a process writing) FYI E1 scoring form LO:1,3,5,6,7 |
W 10/24 |
TURN
IN E1
-- Notes on E2,
writing about/ explaining a concept.
Find a concept or word to explain, starting w/brief "glossing": [see def 2] of a word/idea. A Definition Essay for this assignment is a 1250-1500wd. mix of expository, narrative, reflective, including definitions/ word history and 5+ outside sources. Here is a non-documented (narrative-reflective) example and explanation of The Informal Definition Essay. Also see OED word stories | story-quality | sample Exploring a Word | Ch.9 LO:1,3,4,5 |
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6 | M 10/29 |
turn-in
A5 Discuss narrowing and focusing issues, "Sandwiching"
source material between a Signal Phrase and end-cite. Initial bibliography to find citing terms for use in essay. read : "The Color of Saying," Ackerman-- Definition Essay HOW-TO (BPW ch 5) & Winne essay p. 300 | LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
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W 10/31 |
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7 | M 11/5 |
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Work on E2 and review any notes/examples to date: consult Hacker (or other) handbook/ OWL as needed, Sample MLA paper and .E2notes (again...), Be sure to format the Works Cited for MLA citations, so in-text cites will match their listings. Bring print-out of full draft and WC for next class peer editing FYI .[ (1).Subheads ok, use all Caps left- justified (first level) USE WORD- can use Loop Pt 1&2 (2) ETYMOLOGY: info. from Exp. a word, (3) SYNONYMS: meaning of word/synonyms in at least one field (4) SIGNIFICANCE= value of the word to our world (5) CONCLUSION=restate main points and personal views.] |
W 11/7 |
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Finalize E2 and review any reading to date: consult Hacker/OWL as needed, Sample MLA paper and .E2notes (again...),Proofing Gd.| 1250-1500 wd. final draft, with 3-5 sources (2 peer reviewed), Turn-in Packet Contents + A4, A5 and A6 (even if graded) and FYI Expos Def.Scoring form--LO:1,2,3,4,6 |
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M 11/12 |
Notes for Persuasive/Arg. Find and printout an internet ad to analyze.> Google "ads" then click on "Images" under the search bar. Choose one that catches you. -- LO:1,2,3,4,5 |
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W 11/14 |
Turn in
packet for
E2--Complete
A7/A8
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ad to analyze.
Notes for E3 Persuasive/Arg. | About Signal Phrases | Citing ex.
discuss & counter-argument
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TO DO FOR NEXT CLASS | Notes for Persuasive/Arg.| research to find 3-5 (at least 2 peer reviewed) sources as evidence--Adjust thesis as needed, review counter-argument LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | |
9 | M 11/19 |
Conference --as needed--Levels of Diction review Doc/Citation /ethics | A9= Ann.Bib guidelines(OWL) of 5+ possible sources & See .Sample of MLA8 Ann.Bib | AnnbibTemplate as a .docx . LO:1,2,3,4,5,6 | TO DO | complete A9 | work on Argument version of thesis and expanding draft to -2000+- - FYI -OUTLINE if needed | stages of last essay | Position Paper guide and continue adding cites from A9 for evidence that supports the reasons for the main claim/thesis (as it develops) and counter-argument. Guide to Argument |
W 11/21 |
Discuss Venn 4 part, | Notes for E3-stages from op-ed to argument draft | Guide to Argument | Position Paper guide | turn in a Progress Journal, stating 1) the current Thesis Sentence (inc. counter arg.) and 2) any problems in finding good sources, etc. LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | TO DO FOR NEXT CLASS |
Work on A10 = full -2000wd draft of E3; review Guide to Argument | Notes for E3 | counter-argument--OWL and handbooks as needed...Thomas on Punctuation ;-) |
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10 | M 11/26 |
Workshop day Argument Editing form| E3scoring sheet | Proofing Gd. | Turn-in Packet Contents: for include also, A7/A8 , A9 (ann.bib.) and A10 Arg.draft (labeled) all developing stages, notes, etc. |
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Finalize last draft and packet include,(A7/A8), the, Annotated Bib A9 and the full Arg draft, A10 , edits, loop, other pre-writing, edits, etc. --review for final. LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
W 11/28 |
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M 12/3 |
work on last packet and optional re-do of lowest grade on E1 for 5pt.off top | ||
W 12/5 |
(include original graded version of E1 +original scoring sheet) - (late papers don't qualify.) -- In-class final review. | |||
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FINAL DAY---WEDNESDAY 12/12/18 1:00-3:00 p.m. -Turn in last essay In-class final |
A1 Lenses questions
A2 complete the Analysis of a Photo exercise.docx
A3 how humans make sense of the world in "Night Fright" excerpt
A4 |Story chart & Topic Exp. Loop on story for E1
A5 do full Exploration of a Word
A6 Formal summary of one peer reviewed source for E2
A7/A8 ad and completed analysis form
A10 expanded draft E3