ENGL 350 - Advanced Expository Writing

ENGL 350 Group Discussion Board Forums (4)

The student is required to post his/her papers to the Group Discussion Board Forum in the assigned module/week. The student is required to read and reply to 2 other classmates’ papers. Each reply must be at least 350 words

ENGL 350 Reading Reaction Activities (2)

The student will use the Discussion Board Forum to sign up for 2 articles for which he/she will select 1 of the readings and do a reaction activity related to any Cohen essay assigned on that date. The student can find a video clip, conduct an interview, write or find a related poem or song, find or create an image (poster, photo, painting), or write a 1-page narrative. The student must write an expository paragraph of at least 300 words that explains how the activity relates to the essay in question.

ENGL 350 Reading Analysis Journals (6)

The student will keep a reading log for each of the assigned texts. The format for each journal entry must be an outline following the same order and listing of the questions provided in the assignment instructions folder in Blackboard. The answers must be in complete sentences.

ENGL 350 First Page and Working Bibliography

The student will write the first page and a working bibliography for his/her Critical Research Essay. The bibliography must include at least 4 references in current MLA format.

ENGL 350 Topic Papers (3)

The student will write 3 short essays on selected topics in specified modes. Each paper must be 1300–2000 words in length and written in current MLA format. The student must also submit a Topic Paper Reflection the following module/week in order to submit the next paper in future modules/weeks.

ENGL 350 Topic Paper Reflections (3)

The student will write a short reflection paragraph on each topic paper after the papers have been graded.

ENGL 350 Final Exam

The student will write a persuasive essay for the Final Exam. This exam will cover the Reading & Study material for the entire course and will be open-book/open-notes.

ENGL 350 Critical Research Essay

The student will write a 2600–3300 word research-based essay in current MLA format that focuses on an ethical issue. The essay must include at least 8–10 references in current MLA format.