DAILY SCHEDULE (Section F1 – MW 1:40-3:20)
***Note: Our daily schedule is tentative and subject to change on short notice. In the event that a change to the schedule is necessary, I will notify students either orally in class and/or via email. Please check our website and your e-mail frequently!
WEEK ONE
Feb. 3 W
Welcome
Homework: Bring printed copy of syllabus to class
Homework: Purchase textbook (The Norton Field Guide to Writing)
WEEK TWO
Feb. 8 M
Introduction to Academic Writing
Discussion of the Academic Audience, Discourse Communities, and Seven Habits of Highly Effective Students
Plagiarism information session
Email Etiquette
Syllabus Treasure Hunt
In-class writing sample: Literacy Narrative
Homework: Email Your Professor
Homework: Read in NFG, pp. 3-17 (“Rhetorical Situations”)
Homework: Review Elon's Honor Code & Academic Policies (http://facstaff.elon.edu/gibson/COM322/Handouts/Elon_Academic_Honor_Code_09~10.pdf) in preparation for a Quick Quiz
Feb. 10 W
The Language & Structure of Argument
Quick Quiz
Discuss NFG reading; Re-examining Rhetorical Situations
The Rhetorical Triangle (handout)
“Subvertisements” exercise
Begin Group Analyses of an Advertisement (handout –
Homework: Prepare for Group Presentation
Homework: Read in NFG, pp. 219-22 (“Generating Ideas and Text”) & pp. 352-366 (“Reading Strategies”)
WEEK THREE
Feb. 15 M
Group Presentations of Advertisement Analyses
Go over NFG reading & Assignment Sheet for Project 1
Practice freewriting strategies/Topic selection
Homework: Read in NFG, pp. 83-110 (“Arguing a Position”); In Journal: For either Taubes’ or MacKay’s essay, (1) write a summary of the text (p. 360), (2) answer questions regarding the rhetorical situation (p. 353), and (3) analyze their argument (p. 364)
Homework: Decide on a (tentative) topic for Project 1
Feb. 17 W
Library/Research Day
Introduction to library research, focusing on online database searches
Begin searching for a scholarly article(s) for Project 1
Homework: Select a scholarly article for Project 1 and bring annotated article to class
WEEK FOUR
Feb. 22 M
Discuss NFG reading/Taubes and MacKay essays
“The Art of Summarizing”/“Three Ways to Respond”
Workshop: Writing summaries and responses to articles for Project 1
Peer Review: Look over each other’s summaries for clarity and analyze plans of response to make sure they will lead to a clear and logical argument
Homework: Read in NFG, pp. 408-419 (“Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing”) and pp. 420-424 (“Acknowledging Sources, Avoiding Plagiarism”)
Homework: Begin First Draft of Project 1 (bring questions/issues to class)
Feb. 24 W
MLA Documentation Style
Review sample papers
Discuss Oral Presentations of Project 1
Drafting Workshop
Homework: Complete First Draft of Project 1 (print out 2 copies of your draft and the Peer Review worksheet)
WEEK FIVE
Mar. 1 M
Due: First Draft of Project 1
Peer Review of Project 1
Workshop: Using peer review comments, decide what elements of the paper to change and how
Homework: Prepare for Conference with instructor
Mar. 3 W
Conference Day
There will be no class on this day. You will sign up to meet with me for 10 minutes to discuss the direction of your paper.
Homework: Final Draft of Project 1
Homework: Oral Presentation of Project 1
WEEK SIX
Mar. 8 M
Due: Final Draft of Project 1
Due: Oral Presentations of Project 1
Homework: Read Gordon Allport's article, "The Formation of In-Groups" and answer questions 1-5 at the end of the article (in Journal): /uploads/1/6/3/8/1638917/allport--the_formation_of_in-groups.pdf
Mar. 10 W
Introduction to Social Science Theory & Project 2
Discussion of Allport article
Identifying claims
Homework: Read Craig Rimmerman's article, "Civic Indifference in Contemporary American Politics": /uploads/1/6/3/8/1638917/rimmerman--civic_indifference_1.pdf & /uploads/1/6/3/8/1638917/rimmerman--civic_indifference_2.pdf
Homework (in Journal): Identify at least 5 claims that Rimmerman posits in his article, and list at least 5 possible survey questions one could use to measure civic indifference (i.e. 'Do you feel that political affairs are relevant to your life?')
WEEK SEVEN
Mar. 15 M
Social Science Theory
Discussion of Rimmerman article
Develop our own survey regarding civic indifference/political participation
Review samples
Homework: Read David Eberhardt's article, "Facing Up to Facebook": /uploads/1/6/3/8/1638917/facing_up_to_facebook--eberhardt.pdf and in your Journal, identify at least 5 claims that Eberhardt posits in his article, and list at least 5 possible survey questions one could use to measure the effects of students' use of social networking sites.
Mar. 17 W
Social Science Theory
Discussion of Eberhardt article
Develop our own survey regarding Facebook
Effective paragraphing/Thesis statements/Voice/Incorporating textual evidence and personal experience & observation
Homework: Decide on article for Project 2 and begin pre-writing (identify claims you will address in your critique)
WEEK EIGHT
Mar. 22 M
NO CLASS (Spring Break)
Mar. 24 W
NO CLASS (Spring Break)
WEEK NINE
Mar. 29 M
Mar. 31 W
APA style
Review Samples
Writing Workshop
Homework: First Draft of Project 2
WEEK TEN
Apr. 5 M
NO CLASS (Easter Holiday)
Apr. 7 W
Due: First Draft of Project 2
Peer Review
Workshop: Using peer review comments, decide what elements of the paper to change and how
Homework: Prepare for conference with Instructor
WEEK ELEVEN
Apr. 12 M
Conference Day
There will be no class on this day. You will sign up to meet with me for 15 minutes to discuss the direction of your paper.
Homework: Final Draft of Project 2
Apr. 14 W
Due: Final Draft of Project 2
Resumes & Cover Letters
Introduction to Literary Analysis/Project 3
Homework: Read Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" (http://xroads.virginia.edu/~Hyper/POE/telltale.html)
and complete the "Explication of a Text" handout ***typed, to turn in***
Homework: Read in Norton Field Guide--pp. 143-152--"Literary Analyses"
WEEK TWELVE
Apr. 19 M
Discussion of "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Textual Analysis & Performing a Close Reading
Utilizing critical perspectives/theories
Homework: Read Kate Chopin's "Desiree's Baby" (http://www.pbs.org/katechopin/library/desireesbaby.html) and complete the "Explication of a Text" handout ***typed, to turn in***
Apr. 21 W
Discussion of "Desiree's Baby"
Textual Analysis & Performing a Close Reading
Utilizing critical perspectives/theories
Effective thesis statements
***Choice of Text for Project 3 Due
Homework: Complete the "Explication of a Text" handout for your text ***typed, to turn in***
WEEK THIRTEEN
Apr. 26 M
Review samples & structure for Project 3
In-class Workshop: Constructing outlines/drafting
Apr. 28 W
Due: First Draft of Project 3
Peer Review
Introduce Project 4
WEEK FOURTEEN
May 3 M
Conference Day
There will be no class on this day. You will sign up to meet with me for 15 minutes to discuss the direction of your paper.
May 5 W
Due: Final Draft of Project 3
In-Class Workshop: Project 4 (Individual Writing Portfolio)
WEEK FIFTEEN
May 10 M
Last Day of Class
FINAL EXAM: Friday, May 14, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
