DAILY SCHEDULE (Section N -- TH 8:00-9:40)

***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. 2   T                        
Welcome
Course Goals & Policies/Class Introductions

Homework: Purchase textbook (The Norton Field Guide to Writing)

Feb. 4   H                        
Introduction to Academic Writing
In-class Writing Sample: Literacy Narrative 
Discussion of the Academic Audience and Fields/Genres/Methods

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Students  
Plagiarism information session 
Email Etiquette 
Syllabus Treasure Hunt
Homework: Assignment # 1: Email Your Professor (using "Guide to Emailing Your Professor" -- located in the "Handouts" tab)

Homework: Read in NFG, pp. 3-17 (“Rhetorical Situations”)
Homework: Review Elon Honor Code & Academic Policies -- http://facstaff.elon.edu/gibson/COM322/Handouts/Elon_Academic_Honor_Code_09~10.pdf -- in preparation for a Quick Quiz

WEEK TWO

Feb. 9  T                        

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 – Advertisements: Some Key Questions) Homework: Prepare for Group Presentation 
Homework: Read in NFG, pp. 219-22 (“Generating Ideas and Text”) & pp. 352-366 (“Reading Strategies”)

Feb. 11  H                         

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
 

WEEK THREE


Feb. 16  T                        
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                         

Feb. 18  H                        

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)           

WEEK FOUR


Feb. 23  T                        
MLA Documentation Style                                     
Review sample papers                                                                  
Drafting Workshop 
Homework: Complete First Draft of Project 1
Homework: Print and bring to class -- 2 copies of complete draft and 2 copies of Peer Review worksheet

Feb. 25  H                        

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
Discuss Oral Presentations of Project 1
Homework: Prepare for Conference with Instructor



WEEK FIVE

Mar. 2   T                        
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

Mar. 4   H                         
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                             

WEEK SIX


Mar. 9   T
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?')

               
Mar. 11  H                

Social Science Theory
Discussion of Rimmerman article
Develop our own survey regarding civic indifference/political participation
Effective paragraphing/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.

WEEK SEVEN


Mar. 16  T
Return Project 1
               

Mar. 18  H       
Social Science Theory
Discussion of Eberhardt article
Develop our own survey regarding Facebook
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. 23  T                        

NO CLASS (Spring Break)

Mar. 25  H                        
NO CLASS (Spring Break)


WEEK NINE


Mar. 30  T   
     

Apr. 1    H
APA style
Review samples

Writing Workshop 
Homework: First Draft of Project 2

   
              

 
WEEK TEN

Apr. 6   T       

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        
  
     

Apr. 8   H           
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         
     


WEEK ELEVEN

Apr. 13  T                          

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"



Apr. 15  H                       
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***


WEEK TWELVE

Apr. 20  T                          

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***

Apr. 22  H                       
Review samples & structure for Project 3

In-class Workshop: Constructing outlines/drafting

WEEK THIRTEEN

Apr. 27  T                        

NO CLASS (SURF)

Apr. 29  H                       
Due: First Draft of Project 3

Peer Review
Introduce Project 4

WEEK FOURTEEN

May 4   T            

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 6   H                       
Due: Final Draft of Project 3

In-Class Workshop: Project 4 (Individual Writing Portfolio)    

WEEK FIFTEEN

May 11  T                        

Last Day of Class



FINAL EXAM: Friday, May 14, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM