Schedule

Below is the schedule for our class. Supplementary readings are linked. Reading and assignments in the "due" boxes must be completed before class time on the days indicated.

This schedule will be updated frequently. You are advised against printing it out and you are encouraged to check it often.

Monday
Aug 23

Due:

In Class: introductions, syllabus, ~~writing sample~~

Wednesday Aug 25

Due: review the syllabus, Emerging "Introduction," Listen to "Words" - an episode of the podcast "Radiolab." You can stream over the web OR download the mp3 file for your iPod. (it's about 60 minutes), response 1

In Class: discuss responses; careful/critical reading; the writing process (ppt)

Monday
Aug 30

Due: review the syllabus, reading 1 (Alvarez, "Selections from Once Upon a Quinceañera"), response 2

In Class: discuss reading 1, discuss assignment prompt for paper 1, the writing process, approaching argument, error log

Wednesday
Sept 1

Due: Prewriting (3 printed copies, be prepared to share your responses)

In Class: ~~pre-draft workshop, pre-draft questions, error log requirement~~

Dr. Mason's Mess: Where do we go from here?

Monday
Sept 6

Due: Labor Day, no class

In Class:

Wednesday
Sept 8

Due: 1 printed copy of thesis and "essay map"

Remember that your thesis statement should use Alvarez's ideas to make an argument -- your thesis should not make an argument about Alvarez. Be sure to review the assignment prompt.
Your thesis should be make an argument; it should be interesting and/or insightful -- it should not be a report.
Your essay should ultimately balance smaller details and evidence and larger generalations.

In Class: discussion of revised thesis statements,

Monday
Sept 13

Due: Review the following:

Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria Glossary
Grading Rubric
Using Quotation
Error Log Requirement (the error log is not due until the "final" paper is due for grading, but it's a good idea to start now)

Due: rough draft 1 - print and bring 2 copies to class, upload an electronic copy to Blackboard > UPLOAD > Rough Draft 1

In Class: three types of revision; peer review; workshop; error log

Wednesday
Sept 15

Due: polished draft 1 > Blackboard > Upload > Polished Draft 1

In Class: sample work

Monday
Sept 20

Class Canceled. Appiah and the response are now due on Wednesday, 9/22.

Wednesday
Sept 22

Due: read Appiah "Making Conversation" and "The Primacy of Practice," response 2

In Class: sample work; discuss reading 2, discuss paper prompt 2

Monday
Sept 27

Due: Write three possible arguments that respond to paper prompt 2, each with a few sentences about possible directions for a paper written with that argument. (print and bring to class) My in class example of an argument was "High school U.S. history classes should be replaced with world history courses."

In Class: paper 1 general notes; discuss reading 1 & 2, possible arguments (messy notes); pre-draft workshop

(drafts submitted for instructor comments will be returned today)

Wednesday
Sept 29

Due: Paper 2 "Sketch", print and upload

In Class: discuss paper 2, formula example, formula practice

Monday
Oct 4

Due: Paper 1 > Blackboard > Upload > Paper 1 (don't forget your error log)

Due: Formula worksheet, print and upload

In Class: discussion of sample work

Wednesday
Oct 6

Due: Paper 2 Draft - Introduction and First Point (and second point?), print 1 copy and upload a copy

In Class: sample work; discussion of revision project

Monday
Oct 11

Due:

In Class: discussion of sample work, introductions (class visual and extended notes), introduction activity

Wednesday
Oct 13

Due: Savan, "What's Black and White and Said All Over." Savan Response

In Class: discuss Savan

FRIDAY by 5pm, last day to withdraw

Monday
Oct 18

Due: Final draft Paper 2 with error log, upload only

In Class: discuss Savan, discuss paper 3 prompt

Wednesday
Oct 20

Due: If you are not confident about your score on Monday's quiz, then you may complete this worksheet. If you don't then your quiz grade will stand.

In Class: discuss readings 1, 2, and 3 (issues?), pre-draft workshop,

Monday
Oct 25

Due: pre-draft worksheet (upload by 10 am)

In Class: Class Cancelled - we are not meeting for class today. However, you must upload your predraft worksheet by 10am today, Monday.

Wednesday
Oct 27

Due:

In Class: thesis statements; grammar; grammar worksheet; workshop;

Monday
Nov 1

Due: grammar worksheet (not graded); introduction & 1st point (upload and print)

In Class: grammar worksheet (key); ~~peer review~~; discussion of paper 4 ideas

Wednesday
Nov 3

Due: contribute your idea(s) here;

In Class: discuss paper 4; sample work;

FRIDAY

Optional Draft Due for Comments by 5pm

Monday
Nov 8

Due: reading due:

Backpacks vs. Briefcases: Steps Toward Rhetorical Analysis
and Finding Your Way In: Invention as Inquiry Based Learning in First Year Writing

(for both readings, after the chapter description, scroll down to download the whole essay--you must read both essays)

In Class: revision/portfolio; paper #4 guidelines

Wednesday
Nov 10

Due: prewriting assignment (ethos, pathos, logos notes here)

In Class: go over advertisements & appeals; discuss prewriting & topic selection

Friday
Nov 12

Upload final draft of paper 3 for grading on Blackboard > Upload by 2pm.

Citation/Documentation errors will result in an automatic 10% deduction. Missing Error Log will result in an automatic 10% deduction.

Monday
Nov 15

Due: Prewriting #2

In Class: discuss sample work, peer review

Wednesday
Nov 17

Due: OPTIONAL paper 4 outline OR paper 4 intro and first point, google doc for feedback

In Class: sample work; discuss portfolio requirement

Monday
Nov 22

Due:

In Class: drafts returned (?), workshop

Wednesday
Nov 24

Class Canceled - Happy Thanksgiving!

Although we aren't meeting for class, I will be on campus in my office, SO 121 from a proximately 10 AM to 5 PM. Please feel free to drop by if you have any questions, one help with the paper, or would like feedback on your projects.

Monday
Nov 29

Due: If you want comments on your final draft of paper 4, submit to BB by class time today.

In Class: revision/portfolio workshop

Wednesday
Dec 1

Due: Last date to turn in your final draft of paper 4 by class time today. Upload to BB

In Class: revision/portfolio workshop

Friday
Dec 3

1:15 - 3:45pm, final exam period; portfolio due (you must turn in paper copies of Parts 1, 2, and 3) If you need extra time on Part 4--the revision--you may turn it in on Monday the 6th.

Monday, Dec 6

If you haven't already turned it in, you must upload Part 4 of your portfolio by 2pm today.