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Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Each assignment you complete in this course will contribute to your growth towards meeting these goals. After this class has ended, it is my hope that you will use many of these skills in your daily life.
Select and narrow an essay topic
Formulate a specific, arguable, complex thesis statement
Select an appropriate pattern of organization
Write a structured essay with an introduction, developed support, and conclusion
Write coherent, unified, and detailed supportive paragraphs
Write structurally sound sentences varying in length and style
Effectively use transitional words, phrases, and sentences
Exhibit a command of college-level vocabulary appropriate to the essay subject.
Master prewriting strategies to generate content and pattern of development
Effectively use peer editing techniques to respond to essays
Identify structure, development, and features of writing style in expository prose
Develop 4-6 page argumentative papers, including the use of outside sources
Find, read, Summarize, analyze, interpret, synthesize, and evaluate outside sources
Appropriately incorporate sources into your writing
Use MLA format and documentation.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Out-of-Class: English C1000 students will write an essay of 900+ words, which demonstrates the following outcomes.
Controlling Idea (SLO #1)
Students who complete this course will be able to write an essay that contains an arguable thesis.Development (SLO #2)
Students who complete this course will be able to write an essay that contains at least 900 words and develops the thesis through summary, analysis and evaluation.Sentences / Style (SLO #3)
Students who complete this course will be able to write an essay that contains a variety of sentences that have no fragments, comma splices, and run on sentences.MLA (SLO #4)
Students who complete this course will be able to write an essay that integrates MLA standards to the following (8) items: heading, running header, fonts, spacing, indentation, works cited page, in-text citations and use of outside sources with minor errors.
What kinds of assignments do we do?
What kinds of assignments do we do?
We have a variety of assignments to help every student succeed & achieve the course objectives. You might like certain activities better or certain lessons better. Each is ultimately designed though to help you learn a concept and succeed on a major paper assignment. There is no busy work, because like you, I'm busy. I respect your time and understand that this isn't the only "thing" you have going on. So, try not to skip an assignment or lesson. Chances are then you will have to spend more time later trying to relearn a concept or catch up on reading material needed for an essay.
We have a variety of assignments to help every student succeed & achieve the course objectives. You might like certain activities better or certain lessons better. Each is ultimately designed though to help you learn a concept and succeed on a major paper assignment. There is no busy work, because like you, I'm busy. I respect your time and understand that this isn't the only "thing" you have going on. So, try not to skip an assignment or lesson. Chances are then you will have to spend more time later trying to relearn a concept or catch up on reading material needed for an essay.
Discussion Boards
In-Person classes allow for dynamic discusses and collaborative learning. In Online education, we use discussion board and video discussions to try and replicate this experience.
We will have at least 10 throughout the semester to foster collaboration and aid in understanding complex material.
Initial posts are due Thursdays by 11:59pm
Peer responses due Sunday by 11:59pm.
Skill Builders
Good writing takes practice. So we use this low stakes, skill builders to work on areas of our writing that may be challenging or use them as a way to practice aspects of our writing we hope to use in full length essays.
We will have at least 16 throughout the semester.
Due Sundays by 11:59pm
Reading Material & Notes
We have two types of reading material in this course. One is that which helps develop different writing techniques or skills. The other gives us multiple perspectives on a complex issue so that we may dive deeper into subject matter that may be new to us. For either, we will directly apply these concepts and ideas to our larger papers, making each piece relevant to our coursework, and hopefully interesting!
We will have at least 8 Reading Notes on the writing skills we learn throughout the semester. These are due Thursdays or Sunday by 11:59pm
Major Papers
Paper #1: Personal Narrative Traditions
3+pages/ 900 Words Minimum
15% of grade
Paper #2: Analytical, Direct Response Argument
Free Speech on College Campuses
3+pages/ 900 word minimum
17% of grade
Paper #3: Analytical/ Argumentative Essay
How to Achieve Happiness
4+ pages/1000 word minimum
1+ Scholarly Sources
20% of grade
Paper #4:
Argumentative/ Persuasive Research Essay
Past vs Modernity
5+ pages/ 1200 word minimum
2+ Scholarly Sources
22% of grade
Assignment Schedule and Due Dates
Assignment Schedule and Due Dates
We run a Thursday/Sunday schedule with all assignments due by 11:59pm
Initial Posts of Discussion Boards are due Thursdays
At least 2 meaningful Peer Responses are due Sunday
Essay Drafting and Final Drafts are on a Thursday- Sunday schedule with all assignments due by 11:59pm
Drafts are due Thursday by 11:59pm
Peer Editing Feedback Due by Sunday at 11:59pm
Final Drafts due the following Sunday by 11:59pm (This may change as we adjust our writing schedule this semester)
There will be other work due in between the draft and final draft. Since the focus of this course is improving our skills, this allows me enough time to provide adequate feedback to you all on your papers before you submit your final draft.
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