Icebreaker.
Introduction to the course and syllabus.
Overview of Rhetoric vs. rhetoric.
Writing for inquiry and the rhetorical strategies.
Introduction to Inquiry 1 and the Questioning Strategy (Q.S.)
Jan. 30 class meeting recording
Feb. 2 class meeting recording
At home tasks:
For Wednesday:
Write your autobiography on Tell us about yourself... (15 mins.)
Review the RHET 1010 Course Site (be prepared for a group Trivia Challenge!) (5 mins)
Watch on the Ring Pull Man Video on What really makes someone a hero? (18 mins.) Write down some questions and claims (opinions) which this video presents about everyday heroism.
Open the Inquiry 1 Strategies folder. Find the doc file with your name on it. Read the first page and begin jotting down some ideas for the very first question.
Total homework time: 45 mins.
For Sunday next week:
Read pp. 115-120 “Issues in Group” by Janet Atwill and pp. 132-135 found in Resources . (30 mins).
Write your brainstorming for as much of the Q.S. for Inquiry 1 as possible and bring to class for workshop.(30 mins)
Watch the video. On your Q.S. document, write down a list of questions that the video presents which you may like to investigate in relation to your own life experience. (30 mins).
Total homework time: 1:30
Explanation of Q.S. (continued) Invention and Exploration
Discussion of The Psychology of Heroism video.
Peer review process. Responding to Peer's Strategies
Workshop Q.S. in class groups and instructor provides feedback in class or online.
Introduction to exploration strategies (3P) and basic information literacy.
Diagnostic in-class writing (Feb. 9th).
February 6, 2022 Class Meeting Recording
February 9, 2022 Class Meeting Recording
At home tasks:
For Wednesday/Sunday:
Optional instructor conferences.
Revise strategies based on feedback. Finalize your Q.S. Come to class ready with a list of possible questions for inquiry (15 mins).
Read Atwill's pp. 121-123 and pp. 136-139 on the three perspectives guide. (15 mins)
Watch my video explaining the 3 P's strategy at 3 P's Exploration Explained (18 mins).
Exploration (google slides to follow along) My Cousin Vinny Card Scene .
Read Annie Lamott’s “SFD” found in Resources (15 mins)
If you have your selected topic, you may begin to write your exploration strategy. (15 mins)
Total time for the week: 1:45 mins.
Workshop Questions.
3 P's activity
Discussion of SFD’s.
Oral Quiz on SFD.
Discussion of More than Funny (delayed)
Wednesday's Lecture: docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w60d44BcqQciR71N2gg0kCR2GaJXaRvPqjGmFM1kxnA/edit?usp=sharing
Introduction to situating and contextualizing the writing (Writer/reader positioning.)
At home tasks:
For Wednesday:
Write your own 3P's strategy.
Read Atwill’s “Issues in Groups” pp. 139-141 (W/R position) found in Resources . Write your own writer/reader positioning. Bring to class for workshop.
Watch More than Funny (Michael Jr) Think about what setup, setbacks, and punchline refer to in telling your story.
For Sunday:
Read the “Genres in Context” analysis chart and pp 141-142 in Atwill’s “Issues in Groups” (student sample) found in Resources . Write about 2 possible academic genres related to your inquiry, purpose, and audience, Bring to class for workshop. (delayed)
Revise strategies based on feedback.
Work on 3P's, Writer/reader position, and Genre.
Introduction to Genre strategies. Writer/Reader and Genre
Discussion of Robert's "500 words" linked in Resources.
Introduction to focusing and modal plans (organization choices)
Workshop of focus and organization plan.
At home tasks:
For Wednesday:
Complete your 3P's. Revise strategies based on feedback.
For Sunday:
Read Atwill’s “Issues in Groups” pp. 139-141 (W/R position) found in Resources . Write your own writer/reader positioning. Bring to class for workshop.
Read the “Genres in Context” analysis chart and pp 141-142 in Atwill’s “Issues in Groups” (student sample) found in Resources . Write your own Genre selection.
Read Atwill’s pp. 142-144 (Focusing) in Resources .
Begin drafting your SFD.
Read Robert's "How to Say Nothing in 500 Words" found in Resources .
No Class Meeting: Writing a focus statement and modal plan video. Focus and Organizational Modals Google Slides
Please watch my instruction video at Instructor Lecture on Focus/Organization .
Drafting, responding, and revising strategies.
Workshop SFD with peers.
Instructor conferences on 2nd Drafts.
At Home Tasks:
Read Atwill’s pp. 142-144 (Focusing) in Resources . Write a focus and possible modal plan for your ideas for drafting on your google doc. I will make comments on it by Monday, Feb. 28th.
Work on your SFD for Wednesday's workshop.
Wednesday: Workshop an SFD draft in class with peers, respond to peer’s text, and participate in an instructor conference.
Revise drafts based on feedback.
For Sunday
Due to Turnitin.com: Rhetorical strategies due to instructor. (10%)
Due to Turnitin.com: 2nd Draft for instructor conference. Sunday, March 6th, there is no class meeting, but conference with the instructor is required.
Introduction to Inquiry #2: Evil
Discussion of video. Class Activity to begin Q.S.
Final editing for Inquiry 1 final product.
Workshop Q.S.
Exploration for inquiry 2. (Identifying information needs and locating sources).
At home tasks:
Optional instructor conferences.
Watch The Psychology of Evil and write down questions presented in the video.(30 mins.)
Revise drafts based on feedback.(1-2 hours)
Complete the Q.S. for Sunday, 13th. See your own document at Inquiry #2 Strategies .(30 mins.)
Review lecture on Locating Research Sources and the video Selecting and Using Keywords . (15 mins.)
Due: Final product for inquiry #1 due March 17th midnight to turnitin.com (15%).
S: Workshop questions. Discuss Building a Strong Paragraph .
W: Workshop source selection.
Introduce Rhetorical appeals Rhetorical Appeals and argument development.
Source evaluation. Evaluating Sources
At home tasks:
Complete Information Needs and research for homework for Wednesday, 16th (30 mins).
Write an analysis of Rhetorical appeals of the two sources by Sunday, 20th.
Read Atwill’s “Issues in Groups” pp. 124-127 and 144-150 on Rhetorical Appeals in Resources .
Read Analysing Arguments , pp. 1-3 (introduction to argument), 6-8, 12 (claims), 15-17 (thesis), 18 (evidence), 19-22, (fallacies + fallacy alert boxes), 36-41 (induction/deduction), 46-49 (Toulmin).
Revise and post your final Inquiry #1 paper to turnitin.com.
Coherence/Cohesions workshop.
At home tasks:
Write your writer/reader position statement (15 mins).
Write your own focus statement and persuasive plan. Read Atwill’s pp. 151-153 (persuasive plans) in Resources .
Revise your rhetorical appeals.
Revise strategies based on feedback.
Drop Deadline March 24
Week 9: March 27-30
Sunday, March 27th--no class meeting. Continue working on your strategies for inquiry 2.
Wednesday, March 30th--March 30: Discussion on evidence and activity of source integration "Annoying Ways People Use Sources"
Optional conferences on Focus and Organization.
HW: Complete Strategies for Sunday, April 3rd (Q.S., Information Literacy Task, Appeals Brainstorming, and Focus/Modal Plan.
Week 10: April 3-6 (Ramadan Schedule 11:00-12:10)
Sunday, April 3: Focus group and SFD review with partners in class.
Sign up with a partner and read: Inquiry #2 SFD Peer Review Instructions Review sample student paper with instructor peer review.
Sign up for a conference on Sunday, 10th, or Monday, 11th: Inquiry #2 Conference with instructor
Wednesday, April 6: No class meeting. Exchange Peer Reviews, revise SFD's, and post your 2nd version for instructor review to turnitin.com.
See Instructor video on
HW: Post your final Inquiry 2 strategies to turnitin.com by Sunday, April 3rd. Midnight.
Draft and share your SFD with your peer partner by Monday, April 4th.
Share peer review feedback by Wednesday, April 6th.
Post your revised 2nd version by Sunday, April 10th to turnitin.com.
Week 11: April 10-13 (Ramadan Schedule 11:00-12:10)
April 10: Introduction to Inquiry 3 Duality. Inquiry 3 Strategies. Brainstorming questions for inquiry.
April 13: Introductions and Conclusion
Analysis of context and writer/reader position.
HW: Revise your Inquiry 2 final and post to turnitin.com by April 27th. Continue writing on your inquiry planning and complete your AB assignment tasks by May 8th.
Week 12: April 17-25th Spring Break
Continue revising your Inquiry 2 and prepare to post your final by April 27th.
Work on your Inquiry 3 Strategies.
Week 13: April 27th
*Online class meeting from 11:30-12:45. Introduction to the Annotated Bibliography Assignment
Work on your AB assignment.
Week 14: May 1st-5th Holidays
Work on your AB assignment.
Week 15: May 8-11
Workshop on AB, focus and organization. Optional conferences for Focus/Organization planning
Drafting the final argument.
HW: AB assignment should be completed by May 8th. Focus/Organization by May 11th.
Week 16: May 15-18
Sunday, May 15th: In class mini-presentation on strategies using slides.
Peer review on SFD's May 16th/17th.
May 18th: final class meeting for final questions, source citation workshop, and email writing lesson.
Final Instructor conferences on 2nd versions.
HW: Continue to revise drafts based on feedback from instructor.
May 22nd: Final reflection email due.
May 25th: Final paper draft due to turnitin.com