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