ENGLISH 107 (ENGL 107/3): College Composition

Sister Lucia Treanor, FSE Spring 2021Tel: (703) 204-0837 Section 03: M/W 10:30-11:45 Online Fax: (571) 419-6214 Trinity College/3 credits/OnlineEmail: treanorl@trinitydc.edu Virtual Office Hours:

Mondays: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Wednesdays: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This course teaches the skills of information literacy and written communication.

ENGLISH 107

ENGL 107 is a foundational-skills freshman-level course, yet it grants and demands a great deal of independence from students. Over the course of 15 weeks, you will choose a subject for writing and research, narrowing a topic, shaping a thesis, and devising arguments in support. You will write four short papers in very different styles; you will research facts, ideas, and dialogue that support and surround your thesis on a current question or issue related to the subject. The course will be both asynchronous and synchronous, so you can work at your own speed, but there will be due dates for paper drafts and revisions.

This course is taught under the online designation, meaning that the entire course is delivered through Moodle and Zoom. A detailed calendar is at the end of this syllabus. Instructional strategies include reading models, lectures, discussions, videos, PowerPoint presentations, student research and peer reviewing of papers. See below for course technologies. Our course weeks will be Monday through Saturday.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students practice different kinds of academic writing and learn strategies for rhetorical research-based writing. They practice writing processes to build well-supported arguments and incorporate sources. Students must complete ENGL 107 to advance in their coursework at Trinity, and it is a prerequisite for other English Department courses.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to…

apply a full range of writing processes, including invention, planning, organizing, revising, and editing.

employ general academic writing conventions for language, development, organization, and format.

demonstrate knowledge of at least one academic citation and documentation system (such as MLA or APA style).

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compose written texts that are appropriate for the intended audience of educated readers.

practice strategies to identify, access, evaluate, and synthesize multiple forms of information.

Students in ENGL 107 are exposed to challenging reading material, and they also learn to develop a writing process that includes prewriting, planning and drafting to revising and editing. The classes meet twice a week for 75 minutes.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS AND HELP:

As stated, we will use Moodle as our Course Management System. A home page for this course has been created in the Moodle e-Learning Platform. You can access this page by going to http://moodle.trinitydc.edu from a web browser. Moodle is integrated with your existing campus login user name and password, so you can use the same user name and password that you use to logon on campus. The password will be the same as you use currently. You can also explore the Moodle portal   which contains frequently asked questions, resources, and help desk information.

Course materials such as syllabus, announcements, assignments, quizzes, forums, and portfolio instructions will be posted regularly. Your grades will be posted and updated regularly. If Moodle is new to you, here is a link to the Learner Orientation to Moodle v3.8: http://moodle.trinitydc.edu/. The Director of Instructional Technologies is Katie Wanschura. She is available Mon. – Fri. from 10am to 7 pm at (202) 884-9713.

Other class specific technologies include the following:

a link to Gaillardia, my own website, where my blog, the agenda, many readings and some materials can be found--https://gaillardia.departmentofwriting.org. I will register you for Gaillardia during the first week. Do not register beforehand.

a link to Zoom for class and teleconferencing (the whole class, breakout groups, office hours). Zoom is the official virtual conferencing platform for all students and faculty. You will attend class synchronously via Zoom at the scheduled class meeting times. Here is the Zoom ID # 863 0244 6796, Passcode: 543637, and registration link:

https://trinitydc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIud-usqj0tE9IB1P-JA9t46sk-bqKK-GpQ

You will sign in with your full first name and last name as listed on the class roster. Do not use a nickname or other pseudonym when you log in. It makes it impossible to know who is in attendance. You will turn on your video when possible. It is helpful to be able to see each other, just as in an in-person class. If you have limited internet bandwidth or no webcam, it is fine to not use video. You will turn off your audio when possible. Zoom allows you to mute yourself. You will only turn on audio to ask questions or contribute to discussions.

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You should download the most recent version (version 5.4.7) of Zoom (free) to use for synchronous meetings of the class, virtual office hours and group planning. Once you download it (the link is on the portal after you have logged into Moodle), you will then access it from your own computer (not from Moodle).

In the Forum, you will respond to questions or discussions that I will post.

You will need to be able to open PDF files and can do this for free at CutePDF-EDITOR https://www.cutepdf-editor.com/support/faq.asp) The standard Trinity word processing program is Microsoft Word, and Word documents on the course site are posted as .docx. You can download Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus (free) here: https://discover.trinitydc.edu/it/office-365-pro-plus/.

Moodle Login Information

Courses in Trinity’s College of Arts and Sciences are web enhanced with an online web page in the Moodle online learning platform. There may be learning resources your instructor might refer you to or require you to engage in, or to download. Experience has shown that successful Trinity students are self-motivated and have excellent time management skills. Do not wait until the last minute to submit assignments. Allow yourself extra time to resolve technology problems. You might also print materials in advance from the course so you might continue your studies without a computer. Remember to log into and check on your course regularly!

To Access Moodle:

● In your web browser, navigate to the Trinity web site. ● Click on the “For Students” drop-down menu and select the ‘Moodle’ option. ● Login to the Trinity Moodle site using your Trinity email username and password.● You are automatically enrolled in the courses in which you are registered, as well

as some training resource courses. o If your course does not appear in your Moodle when you have logged in,

you can verify your registration in Self-Service or with Enrollment Services. Course availability in Moodle is controlled by the instructor.

● Once you are logged in and the course has been made available to students, you can click on the name of course in your Dashboard or “My Courses” list/block.

● Now you are in the Moodle course home page for your course. Here you can access or view course announcements, course email, course forums for discussion, course related media, assignments and grades.

For Technical Assistance, please use the following links:● I Forgot My Password: go to https://myaccount.trinitydc.edu.● Log-In Issues: go to https://help.trinitydc.edu/  and choose the Technology

Services option or call 202-884-9811 from 8 AM to 7 PM weekdays and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturdays

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● Other non-Login Issues and Questions: go to https://help.trinitydc.edu/ and choose the Moodle Support option.

● Office Hours on Zoom: Mon. 1-2 ID: 812 1943 3240, Passwode: 659869, https://trinitydc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvduCsrTgoHtRFLPqqunQtjv_28FC_GN3m

Office Hours on Zoom: Wed. 4-5 ID: 892 7436 7966, Passcode: 102442 https://trinitydc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcO2rqDwjHNImxZhu-TnFzaIp8SpSEkpX

COURSE LAYOUT:

When you first login to our Moodle course site, you will see an initial announcement and several links, including my introduction PowerPoint. The course Linked Papers are below, but you will only see the one that we are working on. Please post general navigation questions first on the Forum in the thread titled “Class-related questions.” If you have an answer to a posted question, please answer it instead of waiting for me.

The course is organized into four learning units. Each learning unit will have a number of assignments. Each week you will have required readings, which are supplemented with forum assignments and quizzes.

TEXTS:

All materials will be internet-available or distributed via email and Moodle. No purchases are required, but They Say I Say, a good dictionary, and Easy Writer are recommended.

Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein and Russel Durst. They Say I Say. Fourth edition. W. W. Norton. It is available as e-book with The Little Seagull, “Inquisitive,” andtutorials at https://digital.wwnorton.com/theysay4 $20

Andrea Lunsford, Easy Writer. Bedford St. Martins. https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/product/EasyWriter-with-2020-APA-Update/p/1319361447 e-book $12.99

Essays posted on Moodle and on Sister Lucia’s website, Gaillardia, at https://gaillardia.departmentofwriting.org

REQUIRED WRITING: (There will be a detailed assignment on Moodle for each.)

1. A Personal Narrative/Topic of Choice: After discussing narrative models, you will write an essay about an event that revealed a surprising side of your personality, from which you will derive your topic, or you may select a topic of interest. (3-4 double-spaced pages)

2. The Literature Review: After studying professional and scholarly models, you will explain your topic, its focus and the sources you have chosen. For each source, you will summarize and analyze the author’s position and reflect on your response. (4-5 double-spaced pages)

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3. In preparation for the research paper, you will compose Two Different Positions in an Argument that presents both sides of an issue (2-3 double-spaced pages).

4. You will write A Research Paper that takes a position on your topic and appeals to the understanding of a college audience by the logical unfolding of the issues with which it deals with appeals to the emotion and imagination. You will acknowledge the opposing position and cite multiple idea and information sources, both print and electronic. (10 double-spaced pages)

SUMMARY OF POLICIES

Appropriate use of email and computing: Using college technology resources for commercial use is strictly prohibited.

Office Hours: Virtual office hours are an occasion for students to meet individually or in small groups with me. Students can set up a specific meeting time to ask about assignments, papers, research opportunities, graduate school, or careers in the field.

Preparation: You need to come prepared to contribute to class discussions and group work. Please read the assignments thoroughly, consult the agenda on https://gaillardia.departmentofwriting.org, and prepare your papers with care. They should be formatted in Times New Roman 12 point type, double spaced with 1 inch margins (Word default).

Attendance: Trinity’s attendance policy states: “Students are responsible for attending all class meetings unless they have made specific arrangements with the instructor. . . . Absence in any course amounting to one-third or more of the class periods may result in a lower grade, including the grade of ‘F,’ at the discretion of the faculty member.”

In this class: “Present” means logged onto Zoom calls and actively participating at moments of discussion, question/answer, and student input. “Present” also means that you will access, read, reflect, and reply to all required Moodle forum activities.

All absences count as absences – We are not interested in “excusing” absences as it’s not a discussion that helps me or you. If something has damaged your ability to attend class (an injury, a severe illness, something requiring more than one day away from class activities), you should communicate that to me as soon as possible. In some cases, this may mean leniency in attendance expectations.

If you are injured or very sick, causing you to miss two or more days of class in a row, please also contact your other professors and academic advisor. Request homework and updates. When you do miss class, be sure to submit any homework due on Moodle. Check Moodle for updated assignments. Complete any assigned reading or writing. Be up to date when you’re able to return to class.

Tardy arrivals or early classroom exits are noted. I will begin tracking students who are late or inconstant, and each will count as a half absence.Students missing one third of our total number of sessions and forums will fail the course.

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Late papers: I will provide detailed written feedback on drafts that are turned in on time, and you have a week to revise. If you need to turn a paper in late, and would like written feedback, contact me ahead of time by email, and I will arrange an alternate due date. We will begin new assignments on a “due date,” so do not skip class because you have not completed a draft. To pass the course, you must hand in all finished drafts and revisions by April 14th. Your final portfolio of revised work is due April 26th. If you fail to turn in your portfolio by that date, you fail the course. I no longer accept the excuse “I must not have hit save.”

Expectations for online class via Zoom: This may be new to you. Here are some ground rules we’ll go by. Please be on time. Our Zoom sessions will likely be short; absent students will miss material, instructions, and discussion.

While in class on Zoom, you may remain mute (I may keep students muted). You also are encouraged to unmute to ask, answer, and contribute. You may keepyour camera off, if you like. I will ask students to introduce themselves via cam or a video; a presentation of your last paper will require on-camera presence, and there may be one or two other occasions. Otherwise, you may be on- or off-camera as you wish.

While we may encounter interruptions via Zoom that we’d never have in class, it’s everyone’s duty to stay focused and help our sessions move forward. You may dress casually. Eating is not forbidden, but is best done off camera. The expectation is that while we’re in session, you’re keeping track, listening to all speakers, knowing the questions, and being ready to reply.

For online asynchronous discussion, at minimum you need to respond to two initial threads in the week’s forum (most weeks there will be 2-3), always building on the thread before yours, and you will respond to the posts of at least two of your colleagues for each. Please follow the posted rubric for online discussion (in Moodle, under “Discussion Rubric”) for guidelines as to substantive and timely posts. You will be using this rubric for self-assessment and I will be using it for formative and summative assessment.

Although your portfolio of writing will determine your grade, I will also decide on plus, same, minus. Points are awarded for your contribution to Zoom class and the online forums. Grading will be based on timeliness of responses, number of responses, and whether the content of the responses is substantive. Your discussion should add to the topic. You are required to participate in twelve different forums throughout the duration of the course. Each forum is worth 3 points for a total of 36 points.

If you post a question or comment, be sure to return to the Forum later to see whether someone has responded to your question or comment. Following up in a timely manner will ensure that a discussion does not end without issues being resolved. If you join a discussion late, please read the previous postings and feel free to answer, unless someone has already summarized the thread. In that event, pick another discussion thread.

One of the benefits of an online class session is that you can participate when it is convenient, and please realize that others in the class are reading and responding to messages at different times. This is the challenge of participating in an online class session where there are scheduled activities and discussions, so it is

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important that you check back often so keep the discussion moving along. You are expected to access the course site and contribute to the online discussion at least two different times throughout the week. Your discussion contributions should be on at least two different days. Online discussion contributions that take place all within one day, especially at the end of the scheduled week, will receive reduced, if any, credit. (Note that responses that simply agree with another (“me too” type posts) although they may be valid, are not substantive and will not receive credit.)

You will submit a self‐assessment for your online discussion participation. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about this or related issues.

Midterm evaluation: The college requires midterm grade reports. The grades appear on Moodle, but are not recorded on your official transcript. In ENGL 107, midterm grades are a general assessment of the overall quality of your work in the class up to that point, and will be improved (or diminished!) by second-half work, and the revision of earlier assignments. English majors must maintain at least a C.

Plagiarism: If you are unsure whether you are plagiarizing, acknowledge the source of your ideas. We will discuss this issue in class.

Quizzes: I regularly give short unannounced quizzes on the readings. Students must be present to take them; they cannot be made up, ever, under any circumstance. Each student’s three lowest quiz grades will be canceled for the grade calculation.

LEARNING OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES:

The Academic Service Center is also the home of Disability Student Services (DSS). “DSS is committed to facilitating the development and attainment of educational goals for Trinity students with disabilities by ensuring equal access to college programs and services as well as promoting student self-advocacy and campus-wide disability awareness. As a matter of policy and practice, Trinity’s DSS complies with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a student with a psychological, cognitive, and/or physical disability, DSS is here to ensure that you receive support services that will equalize your access for your courses and campus activities. In contrast to high school, where students with disabilities are entitled to certain services, in college, you must become approved or eligible for services based on the guidelines set forth by your college. At Trinity, this means that you must first register with DSS before you can request support services. If you have DSS accommodations, you are required to share this information with your professor within the first two weeks of class.”

THE WRITING CENTER:

The Writing Center offers a variety of services to our class. A walk-in service is usually available Mon.-Fri. 10 am to 7 pm in the Academic Services Center, first floor 103, but now online: Mon.- Fri. To schedule an appointment, email writingcenter@trinitydc.edu or call (202) 884-9355.

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Library: You can request a virtual appointment with a librarian at https://discover.trinitydc.edu/library/appointment, or email the library—discover.trinitydc.edu/library.

Other Services available at Trinity: Health and Wellness Services, Main 463 or (202) 884-9615Counselor Anne Cosimano, Main 463 or (202) 884-9612

Communication Needs: You are expected to check every couple of days for any new announcements and postings. It is important that you keep in touch with me and with your fellow classmates. They cannot help you, and you cannot help them, if you are not around through email, or on the Discussion Board.

Netiquette: Although many of us have experience with email, online discussion is different because we’re communicating “one to many” rather than “one to one.” Therefore, it’s important that we maintain a sense of freedom to express our thoughts, while at the same time providing a safe atmosphere for that expression. All participants should maintain a professional attitude and manner of discussion. While spirited debate is encouraged, unprofessional behavior is not tolerated. Oftentimes, words come across “more directly and harshly” in this written form of communication, since there are no facial gestures, expression, or tone of voice to help convey your message fully. Your contribution should not be overly negative or personal in nature.

This course is subject to Trinity policies: https://discover.trinitydc.edu/policies/

EMAIL POLICIES:

Email sent from Moodle includes the course number. When sending me an email message that does not originate in Moodle, please indicate the course number in the subject line and sign your name within the body of the message, so that I know with whom I am corresponding. If it is an urgent message, please also include the words “help” in the subject line. This will help me to give priority to urgent messages. During the workweek (Monday–Friday) I will check my email twice between the hours of 9‐5. You will receive a response within 24‐hours (and usually much quicker.) I often check my email at least once on Saturday and never on Sunday. Therefore, please do not expect that I will return email messages on the weekend. Please consider the Three Before Me rule before emailing me concerning technical questions or other class logistics (due dates, assignment clarification, and the like). Try learning your answer through three other means first:

1. For technical support, contact the Help Desk by phone (202) 884-9811.or email https://discover.trinitydc.edu/it.

2. You can also review the support documents in our Moodle course site or by clicking the “Help” button. Refer to course resources such as the syllabus, schedule, assignment details that are posted under “Assignments,” and discussions, including the FAQ forum. Everyone is welcome to post questions and to answer questions that are posted there!

3. Email another student in the class and/or post your question on the Question forum (Discussion Board)

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GRADING:

A “portfolio” is a collection of work. Your portfolio must contain four finished pieces of writing that represent your capabilities as a writer. The grade will be a “whole” letter—A, B, C, or D, but I may adjust it with a plus or a minus to reflect additional aspects of your performance in class—quizzes, participation, effectiveness in peer review, completion of reading assignments, attendance, and leadership. Here is the Trinity grading scale:

The semester grade will be calculated by factoring your work thus:Work weight Linked Assignment 1 10Linked Assignment 2 10Linked Assignment 3 10Linked Assignment 4 25Forums 10Quizzes 10Exercises and other writings 10Class Participation 15

CHARACTERISTICS OF STRONG PAPERS:

challenging, intelligent, college-level ideas a single focus which is clearly emphasized, and which runs through the entire paper full development of ideas with relevant details, examples, and discussions a reasonable, logical progression of clearly marked sections and/or paragraphs sentences that vary according to content, purpose, and emphasis and form precise, interesting, and appropriate word choice appropriate format consistent and appropriate citation of sources conventional use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics

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Grade PercentageA 93-100A- 90-92B+ 87-89B 83-86B- 80-82C+ 77-79C 73-76C- 70-72D+ 67-69D 60-66F 59 and Below

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and will be prosecuted. The penalties for plagiarism and other forms of cheating range from course failure to dismissal from the University. From Trinity’s College of Arts and Sciences Academic Catalog: “Trinity is devoted to the highest standards of academic honesty and intellectual integrity. As an institution of higher education founded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and rooted in liberal learning, Trinity challenges students to develop sound moral and ethical practices in their study, research, writing and presentations; in their examinations and portfolios; and in all of their relationships and actions as members of the academic community. The values that are central to the Trinity experience animate the Honor System that has been a part of the Trinity College community since 1913. All members of the Trinity community, students, faculty, and staff, are expected to uphold a way of life that embraces personal integrity and responsibility, the foundation of the Honor System. The Honor System reflects a personal commitment on the part of all members of the community to individual integrity and shared trust, hence it also reflects a community commitment to abide by University policies, rules, and regulations. Upon joining the Trinity community, each student and each member of the faculty and staff agrees to adhere to the following honor pledge:

"I realize the responsibility involved in membership in the Trinity College community. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of this community. I also affirm my intention to live according to the standards of honor, to which lying, stealing, and cheating are opposed. I will help others to maintain this responsibility in all matters essential to the common good of the community."

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

The Academic Services Center offers programs to support the academic success of all Trinity students. You may find the following resources available at the Center helpful:

Managing your time while Learning Online Academic Success Seminars (Workshops) Student Consultations (personalized discussion of your academic concerns) Academic Tutoring

The Center offers free tutoring in a variety of courses to undergraduate students enrolled at Trinity. Because students learn in different ways and have varying needs, tutoring is done one-to-one, and in small groups.

Please visit the website for more information - https://discover.trinitydc.edu/academic-services/academic-support-tutoring/academic-support-home/

Important Dates to Keep in MindFirst day of class Monday, January 25, 2021Add/Drop deadline Monday, February 1, 2021Mid-term assessment week Monday, March 8, 2021Registration opens for summer/fall 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021

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Withdrawal deadline Friday, April 23, 2021Holidays: Presidents’ Day Holy Thursday - Good Friday

Monday, February 15, 2021 Thursday - Friday, April 1-2, 2021

Last day of class Friday, April 30, 2021

You can link to the full Spring 2021 academic calendar here - https://discover.trinitydc.edu/academic-affairs/academic-calendar/

BASIC NEEDS SECURITY

Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact the Dean of Student Services or Vice President for Student Affairs for support. Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable him/her to provide any resources that he/she may possess.

CLASS SCHEDULE*English 107-Section 02

Week Monday Wednesday

1 January 25 Read “A Lesson in Dignity,” the autobiographical narrative of John Trevor Knight. Discuss description. Introductions. Syllabus and texts. Register for gaillardia. Writing a short narrative.

Assignment: Read Early’s “5.5 lbs of Pressure” and/or Wolff’s “Illusion” (gaillardia). Forum response.

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January 27Fleet. Moodle. Discuss Early and Wolff selections. Purpose and audience (Easy Writer 6-7). Writing as a Process (9-11). Fragments and run-ons (Easy 311, 314). Description ideas from the narrative. Outlining.

Assignment: Read Christie’s “Two in the Same” and/or Miedema’s “Regretting Rick.” Write your narrative outline or your topic choice worksheet. 2

2 February 1Discuss Christie and Miedema selections. Controlling idea and climax. Verb agreement (Easy 290-96). Responding to Peer Writing (12).Ppt: “On Board for Critiquing.”

February 3Draft Paper 1 due on Moodle for comments. Discuss O’Brien selection. Commas (Easy 318). Information Literacy. Kinds of Writing.

Assignment: Read Librarians’ guidance:

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Assignment: Read O’Brien’s “The Kindness of Strangers” (gaillardia). Finish the draft of Paper 1.

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choosing a topic (on Moodle). Prepare Zoom presentation of topic choice.Draft revisions due in one week. Forum response. 4

3 February 8Zoom presentations of topic choice. Discuss librarians’ guidance. Entering the conversation (TSIS 3-9). Verb conformity. Narrowing and researching a topic. “They say.” The literature review. Journal search. Assignm’t: Read Mullins’ “Untitled.” Read “Grading” (31-33). Visit office hours this week to discuss topic. 5

February 10Zoom presentations of topic choice. Discuss Mullins selection.Sentence Variety (Easy 258-59, 268-70). Documenting Sources (14-15). Basic MLA documentation. General discussion about sources.

Assignment: Email first article title, journal title, class section by tomorrow noon.Forum response. 6

4 February 15

Presidents’ Day(No Class)

February 17Presentation by Trinity librarian or “Library Skills” video. Plagiarism (Easy 111-13). Ppt. “Pre-writing” (Easy 9-12). The Literature review. MLA overview (Easy 118-67).

Assignment: Study annotated bibliography examples on Moodle. Forum response.--Research, list and post 5 sources. 7

5 February 22Sourcing problems? Florida Gateway MLA videos 1-2.Discussion.In-class: research, list and post 5 more sources.

Assignment: Finish your annotated bibliography and upload it to Moodle.--Post 5 sources and smmarize one. --Forum response. 8

February 24Draft literature review due on Moodle. Ppt. Drafting. The 1-2-3 Rule of Quotations. Discuss Early selection. Discuss grading criteria as criteria. Introduce Two Different Positions in an Argument assignment. Assignment: Read: Pradko’s “Selling Sickness.” Write and post a short paper explaining the two positions of your topic. 9

6 March 1Discuss Pradko’s topic sentences. Sourcing problems? Ppt. “Evaluating Sources” (Easy 91-106). Paraphrasing and summarizing. Read and respond.Assignment: Read Early’s “Social

March 3Discuss Early’s “Social and Media Influences….” Active-passive voice. Arguing against authority. Writing your argument. “Why Do You Think….” (TSIS 215-21)Assignment: Finish Carey’s “Why Do You

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and Media Influences on ‘Support the Troops’” (gaillardia). Forum response. 10

Think They’re Called For-Profit Colleges?” (TSIS 215-21). Forum response.--Add an argument to position 1. 11

7 March 8Discuss Carey’s “Why Do You Think….” Ppt. Coherence (Easy 15-16). Groups: Read and respond to Position 1.

Assignment: Outline your opposing position.--Read: Read Mullin’s “Fisher’s Leda” (gaillardia). DB response. 12

March 10Discuss Mullins’ “Fisher’s Leda.” Ppt. Conducting Research Easy (82-91). Groups: Read and respond to Position 1. In-class writing.

Assignment: Read Valice’s “The Costs of Price Matching.” Write your opposing position. DB response. 13

8 March 15Discuss Valice’s “The Costs of Price Matching.” Colons and semicolons. Course evaluation. In-class writing. Set up individual conferences. Assignment: Read Staple’s “In Vitro Fertilization: A Moral Dilemma” (gaillardia). Write the paper using two different positions. Forum response. 14

March 17 Draft Two Different Positions due on Moodle. Discuss Staple’s “In Virto Fertilization.” Ppt. Revising (Easy 22-24). Modifiers (Easy 299-302).

Assignment: Revise the Two Different Positions paper. Forum response. 15

9 March 22Introduce the research paper. Going beyond the Five-Paragraph Essay. Pronoun agreement. Organizing your paper. Q and A. Kinds of outlines.Assignment: Read Bauer’s “Ludete: Video Games for Thought” (gaillardia). Forum. Response. Outline the paper. 16

March 24Discuss Bauer’s “Ludete. Outlines: sailors get “on the hot seat.” Crew fire questions. Adding research. Capitalization.

Assignment: Read Christie’s “The Sound of Silence” (gaillardia). Forum response. Do added research. 17

10 March 29Discuss Christie’s “The Sound of Silence.” Integrating Sources (Easy 107-11). Transitions.Assignment: Review MLA style sheet (gaillardia). Forum response. Do added research. 18

March 31MLA Jeopardy. Characteristics of A papers.Assignment: Read Miedema’s “Those Dirty, Nasty Corporate Farms” (gaillardia).Forum response. Work on the draft of your argument essay. 19

11 April 5Editing (Easy 25-35). Pronoun usage. Discuss Miedema’s “Those Dirty….” Read and respond. Works Cited notes. In-class writing.

April 7Draft research paper due on Moodle. Discuss Zinser selection. Reading and grading sample papers.

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Assignment: Read Zinser’s “The Good, the Bad, and The Daily Show” (TSIS 363-79). Write the draft. 20

Assignment: Read O’Brien’s “Should We Erase Cursive Writing?” (gaillardia). DB response. 21

12 April 12Discuss O’Brien’s “Should we Erase….” Diction with Snoopy (Easy 250-55). Groups read and respond. MLA numbers. In-class writing.Assignment: All revised papers must be submitted to Moodle. Forum response. Next class is drop-deadline. Determine the prime paper. 22

April 14Last day to turn in revised drafts of all four papers. Editing the argument paper.

Assignment: Finish editing the research paper. Go over the Two Different Positions paper. 23

13 April 19Editing the narrative. “Some Common Errors,” “Some Compositional Errors,” and “Some Documentation Errors”

Assignment: Finish editing the narrative.topic of choice paper. 24

April 21Editing annotated literature review. “Some Usage Errors.” Fancy punctuation (Easy 336-41). Submissiona guidelines. Areas to consider.

Assignment: Finish editing the literature review. . 25

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Final portfolios due. Style.Course Evaluation. 26

April 28

Last class of the semester. Recapping the course. 27

Color key: Green readingsYellow grammar and usageBlue writingPurple PowerPoint information

*There will be a detailed assignment and a Day-by-Day schedule for each unit.

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