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WEEK
OF |
From Idea to Essay
(subject to changes) |
The Everyday Writer
(subject to changes
depending on writings)
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NOTES
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Aug.
29 |
Introduction, information, and expectations, handouts, group discussion,
diagnostic writing
Introduction, The
Writing Process, Audience, Rhetorical Strategies
Chapters 1-4
Ch. 5, Thesis
Statements
Reading: “Finding a Topic,” Reading: “Finding a Thesis,” : “The Informal
Outline,” The Formal Outline,” “Use of the Outline,”
p. 90-111 |
P.
3-22, Common Errors
P.183-206, Sentence Style
P.
403-5, MLA Style |
Attendance is required. You are expected to be in
class daily and in your seat at the scheduled time. Tardiness is
unacceptable. Make whatever arrangements you need to get to class on time.
Absences are not excuses to not have assignments done.
You are required to be prepared for class. Check with your classmates if
you need information. Do not
e-mail me to ask for assignments. |
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Sept.
5
(no
school-
Mon.,
5th,
Labor
Day)
Check
your handbook for all other holidays. |
Ch. 6, Drafting
Reading: “Tips on Drafting.”
Reading: “The First Draft.”
Reading: “Revising the First Draft.”
Essay review
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P.
318-331,
Punctuation/Mechanics,
Commas |
MLA format is required for all writings. Points will
be taken off if there are errors in the MLA format. No title pages or cover
sheets will be used. See text, reference book, or Learning Center for MLA
guidelines. There will be in-class peer interactions/editing during the
semester. You will be required to bring enough copies for your group and
the teacher.
Use
Microsoft Word only. |
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Sept.
12
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Ch.
7-15
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P.
26-98, Composing in a
Digital Age |
Enc 1101 is a Gordon rule class. You will
be exposed to a variety of writing methods and rhetorical modes. This will
prepare you for college papers and work assignments. C- is a failing
grade. Revision and editing is a major part of this class. |
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Sept.
19 |
Ch.
7-15
In-class Writing/peer
editing |
P.
210-273, Sentence Grammar |
The
Writing Center in PC will help you improve your essays. They do not edit.
You are strongly encouraged to seek help on all essays and grammar
problems. I may require you to go to the Writing Lab for help. All
revisions are due the next class time unless otherwise notified.
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Sept.
26
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Ch.
7-15
In-class Writing/peer
editing |
P.
210-273, Sentence Grammar
P.
367-412, MLA Documentation
P. 415-435, APA Documentation |
Library Research Workshops (two) are required.
Research Paper
5-7
pages-appropriate documentation required.
Use
Microsoft Word only. |
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Oct. 3
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Ch.
7-15 |
P.
210-273, Sentence Grammar
Research Paper, Part one due
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Quizzes and in-class writing should be expected at any time.
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Oct.
10 |
Ch.
7-15
In-class Writing/peer
editing |
Research Paper, Part two due
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Use
Microsoft Word only.
Do you
have a laptop? |
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Oct.
17 |
Ch.
7-15
In-class Writing/peer
editing |
Research Paper, Part three
due
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You
must use your FIU e-mail address to correspond with me. Make sure that you
write the class and your name in the subject line. |
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Oct.
24 |
To Be
Announced |
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Oct. 31
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In-class Writing/peer
editing |
Research Paper, Part four
due
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Nov. 7 |
Argumentation
and Persuasion
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Nov.
14 |
In-class Writing/peer
editing
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Research Paper, Part five due
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Nov.
21
(No
Classes Thursday, Nov. 24) |
In-class Writing/peer
editing
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***NOTE:
ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE HANDED IN TO PASS THE
CLASS !!!! |
Nov. 29
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In-class Writing/peer
editing
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Dec. 6 |
Research Paper Due
Final
Essay Exam (10%)
Date___________________ |
Final
Grammar Exam(10%)
Date_____________ |
Class Participation/Attendance 15%
Writings 55%
Grammar 25%
Miscellaneous 5% |
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Dec.
12 |
College Final Exam Week |
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