The worksheet for different types of arguments is here:
Your homework for this weekend is to give me a COMPLETE rough draft of your first paper. Remember, I don't care about length. All I care about is that it is completed (Introduction/Body/Conclusion) and we can work with it for our peer review.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Introduction Narrative
Today we'll ease into Memoir and Narrative:
Quiz Questions
1. What is a Memoir?
Listen to the Moth here: http://www.themoth.org/
2. What is the Thesis Statement in this memoir? How does the writer back up that thesis statement in their narrative? Click Here to Read More..
Quiz Questions
1. What is a Memoir?
Listen to the Moth here: http://www.themoth.org/
2. What is the Thesis Statement in this memoir? How does the writer back up that thesis statement in their narrative? Click Here to Read More..
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Introduction of Project 1: What is in your wallet?
Write a socially, culturally, historically, and/or economically informed memoir that involves your how you use or how you see communication technologys in your life. You may base your text on your own personal experiences involving any type of communication technology (cell phones, internet, speaking, writing, books, newspapers, etc). (click here for more information)
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
First Post! Welcome to ENC 1101!
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In addition, I know that English I (because it’s required) is a course that some students are taking to “test the waters” of the higher educational environment to decide if college is “for them.” Others may be returning to school after years in the work force, and because they may have chosen a specific career goal, English I is the first step to that end. And finally, some students who are undecided on their career choice but want a college degree on their resumes are taking English I because it’s required and useful preparation for doing well in higher-level courses that require writing. Whichever of these three categories comes closest to your situation, I say to you that English I offers hands-on experience in reading and writing that will be extremely useful to your future.
While this will be a very interactive course (using lecture, group discussion, and individualized instruction), this will also be a very time-consuming course. I will expect your full attention during class (please no cell phones, texting, or useless websurfing) and I expect you to devote at least two hours out of class for every hour in class.
ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK:
1. Purchase your books
2. Complete you first essay prompt (Give me one page on- "How do you use the computer and why?")
3. Sign up for a Google Account (optional)
4. Download, read, and sign the syllabus (click here).
Click Here to Read More..
In addition, I know that English I (because it’s required) is a course that some students are taking to “test the waters” of the higher educational environment to decide if college is “for them.” Others may be returning to school after years in the work force, and because they may have chosen a specific career goal, English I is the first step to that end. And finally, some students who are undecided on their career choice but want a college degree on their resumes are taking English I because it’s required and useful preparation for doing well in higher-level courses that require writing. Whichever of these three categories comes closest to your situation, I say to you that English I offers hands-on experience in reading and writing that will be extremely useful to your future.
While this will be a very interactive course (using lecture, group discussion, and individualized instruction), this will also be a very time-consuming course. I will expect your full attention during class (please no cell phones, texting, or useless websurfing) and I expect you to devote at least two hours out of class for every hour in class.
ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK:
1. Purchase your books
2. Complete you first essay prompt (Give me one page on- "How do you use the computer and why?")
3. Sign up for a Google Account (optional)
4. Download, read, and sign the syllabus (click here).
Click Here to Read More..
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