English 1302 16-week Schedule (Service Learning)
Note: Refer to the soft due dates in the Calendar (in the top Blackboard menu) to stay on track.
Week One: Orientation and Review of College Writing (Start Here and Module One)
Go to Blackboard and click START HERE in the course menu and review my greeting and all materials in the folders for Essential Course information (the Syllabus, Schedule, Reading List, Course Requirements, FAQs, Service Learning, etc.).
Study the Lectures in Module One.
Attend orientation Zoom on Tuesday. Week One's Zoom session (Tuesday at 7 p.m.) is an orientation of the course and discussion of Week One Assignments. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes. All students are required to attend OR watch the recorded meetings. All students who are unable to attend and turn on their cameras during one of the first three Zooms (I will take attendance in the last ten min. of class) will meet with the professor in a 5-minute conference early in the semester.
Complete the Intro Thread and the Orientation Quiz in START HERE.
Next, complete the Plagiarism tutorial by clicking here and the Service Learning Orientation (and attach both to Journal One when you submit it).
Complete Journal One in Module One (you will record proof of service-learning orientation completion via Journal One).
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DUE: Orientation Quiz, Intro Thread (in the Discussion Board), and Journal One Sunday, August 31
WARNING! Failure to complete the Orientation Quiz and Intro Thread by the first week of class may result in withdrawal for non-attendance!!!
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Week Two: Review of College-Level Writing and Intro to Literary Analysis (Module 1)
Read "Paul's Case," "Story of an Hour," and "Two Kinds" via the link in Readings.
Study the lectures and complete the assignments in the Module One folder in the Assignments tab of the course menu in Blackboard.
Complete the Plagiarism tutorial by clicking here and the Service Learning Orientation (attach both to Journal One).
Next, complete the Finding Articles tutorial by clicking here, and screenshot the results (80 percent or higher). When you submit your first outline for a grade, be sure to attach the screenshots of required tutorials underneath.
Study the MLA Lecture and then click here to complete a comprehensive MLA tutorial and quiz for five extra credit points. Attach the screenshot of the results underneath your WC for Paper One if they are higher than 80 percent.
Complete Quiz One.
Attend the Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes. All students are required to attend OR watch the recorded meetings. All students who are unable to attend and turn on their cameras during one of the first three Zooms (I will take attendance in the last ten min. of class) will meet with the professor in a 5-minute conference early in the semester.
HARD DUE DATE: Orientation Quiz and Intro Thread (in the Discussion Board) Tuesday, September 2
HARD DUE DATE: Journal One by Sunday, September 7
DUE: Quiz One by Sunday, September 7
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Week 3: Biographical Research Analysis-- Paper One (Module 2)
After completing Module One, study the lectures and complete the assignments in the Module Two folder.
Read "A & P" and "The Things They Carried" via the link in Readings.
Complete the Module Two Discussion Board (Part One)
Read the instructions for Paper One, choose a story to write about from either the required or optional lists (no poetry or music), and then submit your outline in the portal linked Module Two. After obtaining my approval and reading the feedback, begin drafting your paper.
Attend the Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes. All students are required to attend OR watch the recorded meetings. All students who are unable to attend and turn on their cameras during one of the first three Zooms (I will take attendance in the last ten min. of class) will meet with the professor in a 5-minute conference early in the semester.
HARD DUE DATE: Quiz One by Sunday, September 14
DUE: Module Two Discussion Board (Part One) and Paper One Outline Sunday, September 14
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Week 4: Biographical Research Analysis-- Paper One (Module 2)
Study the lectures and complete the assignments in the Week Four folder in the Assignments tab of the course menu in Blackboard.
Read "Brownies" via the link in Readings.
Continue working on Paper One. Begin peer editing in the discussion board (Part Two) once you have a draft.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. The extra credit Zoom library presentation will be given 7:15-8 p.m. All students in attendance will receive five EC points on Paper One. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. It's imperative that you attend or watch this session as it will involve a library presentation.
HARD DUE DATE: Paper One Outline and Module Two Discussion Board (Part One) by Sunday, September 21
DUE: Conference Scheduled (if you did not attend one of the first three Zooms) by September 21
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Week 5: Biographical Research Analysis-- Paper One (Module 2)
Peer Edit Paper One in the Discussion Board (Part Two), which can be found in the folder for that paper. Do not begin peer editing until I have approved your outline. Once you have finished peer editing, post for a grade.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
Note: If you turn in Paper One for a grade by Saturday, September 27, you will earn five extra credit (EC) points. In order to qualify, you will need to have completed Part One and Two of the Module Two Discussion Board, Journal One, and Quiz One. Be sure you submit your outline by Tuesday, September 23, Take One by Wednesday, and Take Two by Friday if you want to take advantage of this offer.
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HARD DUE DATE: Paper One Outline and Module Two Discussion Board (Part One) by Sunday, September 21
DUE: Paper One Submission and Peer Editing (Part Two in the Discussion Board) by Sunday, September 28
DUE: Quiz Two by Sunday, September 28
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Week 6: Protest Poetry-- Paper Two (Module 3)
After submitting Paper One for a grade, go to Module Three in the course menu, follow the Learning Guide, read the lectures, and complete the activities for Paper Two.
Read the two required poems via the link in Readings ("Loose Woman" and "Urban Affection").
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
Read the instructions for Paper Two, choose a poem to analyze, and then submit your outline to the portal in Module Three.
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HARD DUE DATE: Paper One Submission and Peer Editing by Sunday, October 5 (no feedback from prof for papers posted after Thursday, October 3, at 8 a.m. Also, if you want two takes from me, post your outline by the hard due date and Take One by Tuesday, October 1, and Take Two by Wednesday).
HARD DUE DATE: Quiz Two and Conference Completed by Sunday, October 5
DUE: Paper Two Outline by Sunday, October 5
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Week 7: Protest Poetry-- Paper Two (Module 3)
Read and watch lectures for Week 7 in Module Three.
Continue working on Paper Two. Post for peer review in the Discussion Board when you are ready.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
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HARD DUE DATE: Paper Two Outline by Sunday, October 12
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Week 8: Protest Poetry-- Paper Two (Module 3)
Peer Edit Paper Two in the Discussion Board linked in Module Three. Once you have finished peer editing, post for a grade.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
Note: If you turn in Paper Two for a grade by Friday, October 17, you will earn five EC points. In order to qualify, you will need to have completed Paper One, all previous discussion boards, Journal One, and Quizzes 1-2. Be sure you submit Take One by Wednesday, October 15, and Take Two by Thursday at 8 a.m. if you want to take advantage of this offer.
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DUE: Paper Two Peer Editing and Submission--Sunday, October 19
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Week 9: Service Learning Research-- Paper Three (Module 4)
After finishing up Paper Two, then go to Module Four in the course menu, follow the Learning Guide, and read the lectures for Paper Three.
Complete Journal Two.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
Complete Module Four (Part One) in the discussion board.
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HARD DUE DATE: Paper Two Peer Editing and Submission--Sunday, October 26 (no feedback from prof for papers posted after Thursday, October 23, at 8 a.m. Also, if you want two takes from me, post Take One by Tuesday, October 21, and Take Two by Wednesday).
DUE: Journal Two, Module Four (Part One) in the discussion board, and two hours of service learning by Sunday, October 26
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Week 10: Service Learning Research-- Paper Three (Module 4)
Read the instructions and lectures for Paper Three Module 4, find one scholarly article for your paper, and submit your outline in the portal linked in the module. After obtaining my approval and reading the feedback, begin drafting your paper.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording.
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DUE: Paper Three Outline with at least one scholarly source in MLA format by Sunday, November 2
HARD DUE DATE: Journal Two, Module Four (Part One) in the discussion board, and two hours of service learning (six-- if you seek exemption from Journal Three-- attach proof in the portal for Journal Three in the Module Six folder) by Sunday, November 2
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Week 11: Service Learning Research-- Paper Three (Module 4)
Continue drafting your paper. Once finished, feel free to post to the Discussion Board for peer review.
NO TUESDAY ZOOM DUE TO THE ELECTION DAY--GO VOTE! (WILL RESCHEDULE FOR ANOTHER TIME IF NEEDED)
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HARD DUE DATE: Paper Three Outline with at least one scholarly source in MLA format by Sunday, November 9
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Week 12: Service Learning Research-- Paper Three (Module 4)
Peer Edit Paper Three in the Discussion Board linked in Module Four. Once you have finished peer editing, post for a grade.
Complete Quiz Three.
NO TUESDAY ZOOM DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY! (WILL RESCHEDULE FOR ANOTHER TIME IF NEEDED)
Submit Paper Three for a grade by Thursday (November 13) and receive five EC points. All Discussion Boards, Papers 1-2 (and corrections if chosen), Quizzes One and Two, and Journals 1-2 all must be completed to qualify. Be sure you submit Take One by Tuesday, November 11, and Take Two by Wednesday if you want to take advantage of this offer.
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DUE: Quiz Three; Paper Three Peer Editing and Submission by Sunday, November 16
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Week 13: Creative/Analysis-- Paper Four (Module 5)
Complete Paper Three; then go to Module Five in the course menu, follow the Learning Guide, and read the lectures for Paper Four.
Read the instructions for Paper Four, choose a scholarly article if needed, and submit your outline in the portal. After obtaining my approval and reading the feedback, begin drafting your paper.
Attend the Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes and recorded sessions. All students are required to attend OR watch the recorded meetings.
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HARD DUE DATE: Quiz Three; Paper Three Peer Editing and Submission by Sunday, November 23 (no feedback from prof for papers posted after Thursday at 8 a.m. Also, if you want two takes from me, post Take One by Tuesday, November 18, and Take Two by Wednesday).
DUE: Paper Four Outline (with scholarly article if research used) by Sunday, November 23
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Week 14: Creative/Analysis-- Paper Four (Module 5)
Peer Edit Paper Four in the Discussion Board. Once you have finished peer editing, post for a grade.
Attend or watch the recording of the Zoom Session for your class Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes (and previous recordings). All students are required to attend our weekly Zooms OR watch the recording. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
Submit Paper Four for a grade by Wednesday (November 25) at noon and receive five EC points. Papers 1-3, Quizzes 1-3, the discussion boards, Journals 1-2, and all other assignments must be completed to qualify. Be sure you submit Take One by Monday and Take Two by Tuesday if you want to take advantage of this offer.
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HARD DUE DATE: Quiz Three by Sunday, November 30
DUE: Paper Four Peer Editing and Submission by Monday, December 1
HARD DUE DATE: Outline (for Students in the Showcase), by ??--Click here to view showcase examples from the past few years! There is a template for the tri-fold on the website; here's the direct link. Here is one student's Take One in the discussion board: Mock Up Poster-1.pdf
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Week 15: Reflection (Module 6)
After completing all of the assignments for the course (papers, quizzes, etc.), read Journal Three instructions in the Module 6 folder and begin drafting.
Attend the Zoom meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. See Zoom folder in the Blackboard menu for the links and codes and recorded sessions. All students are required to attend OR watch the recorded meetings. If you want me to review your paper in Tuesday's Zoom, send it to me as a DOC by 3 p.m.
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HARD DUE DATE: Paper Four Peer Editing and Submission by Monday, December 8 (no feedback from prof for papers posted after Friday. Also, if you want two takes from me, post Take One by Wednesday, December 3, and Take Two by Thursday).
No corrections allowed for the final paper!
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Week 16: Reflection (Module 6)
Grace Period is Over!
NO ZOOM THIS WEEK!
Complete all the work in the course by Tuesday, December 9, including Journal Three, and earn five EC points.
Check your email and gradesheet by Saturday morning to make sure all work was properly submitted and graded.
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HARD DUE DATE: Journal Three, Thursday, December 11