SYLLABUS

SUU English 1010 FINAL SCHEDULE:

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Your goal for Essay III will be to write a four- to six-page "mini argument" supported by at least five credible sources, including at least two interviews. The paper will propose a feasible and fair solution to a situation that you demonstrate is a problem. You will document it according to MLA style with textual parenthetical citations and a works cited sheet. You must turn in interview notes/worksheets or annotated copies of print or web sources to qualify for a passing grade on this paper. The rough draft workshop on this paper will be April 10 and the final draft will be due at 5 p.m. April 15. Please note: In contrast to the previous essays, you'll be turning in assignments when they are due. As usual you may miss two 10-pt. assignments or one 20-pt exercise for this paper. However, you may not skip turning in your source annotations and worksheets. Again, you will not pass this assignment if that material is not turned in, no matter how good your essay is.

*WEEK ELEVEN*
Date:	Assignments:
Monday, March 18	Introduction to Essay III In-class discussion of persuasion and ethos, pathos, and logos.
Wednesday, March 20	Read the last chapter in Refuge "The Clan of One-Breasted Women" and write a rhetorical summary of it that explains what audience Williams seems to be reaching out to and what purpose she seems to want to achieve with that group of readers. Where in the essay does she appeal to pathos, logos, and ethos? Are you persuaded or not? Please explain. I will collect this assignment, which will be worth 10 points. Be sure to bring Refuge to class with you today. Bring your St. Martin's book to class or a copy of pages 326-333. You'll be exploring topics for Essay III
Friday, March 22	By classtime Friday, read "Proposing a Solution" (pages 293-97) and "More Testing, More Learning" and subsequent pages 314-321) in the St. Martin's Guide. Respond to questions #1 and #2 on page 318 in a TYPED double-spaced paper that should be about 1/2 page long. I will collect this assignment, which will be worth 10 points. Bring your St. Martin's book to class.

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WEEK TWELVE

Date:

Assignments:

Monday
March 25
By classtime, e-mail me what problem you'll be writing about and what two experts you'll be interviewing to learn more about the problem and its solutions. Please note: You'll need to have your two interviews done by Friday, April 5, just a week and a half from now.
By class-time, read pages 322-323 in your St. Martin's Guide.

Bring your St. Martin's book to class.

Wednesday
March 27

By today, you should have made your interview appointments for next week.
In your St. Martin's Guide, read about "Giving Reasons and Support," pages 627-634.
In class: Discussion of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing and MLA style.
Bring your St. Martin's book to class.

Friday
March 28
No class: Good Friday Holiday

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WEEK THIRTEEN

Date:

Assignments:

Monday
April 1
No class: Easter holiday

Wednesday
April 3
In your St. Martin's Guide, read about "Reading Sources with a Critical Eye" 689-692.
Discussion of using sources and MLA style continues.
Bring your St. Martin's book to class.

Friday
April 5
Library orientation (20 points) (This may change)
DUE TODAY: A COPY of your interview notes and the interview worksheet for two interviews. (20 points). YOU MAY NOT TAKE THIS ASSIGNMENT AS A MISS. YOU WILL FAIL YOUR ESSAY III UNLESS YOU PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION.

In-class discussion of MLA style: bring your St. Martin's Guide to class. We'll discuss "counter arguing."

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WEEK SIXTEEN

Date:

Assignments:

Monday
April 8
Copies of your four additional credible library, internet sources, or interview sources/interview worksheets due (40 points). Remember, the worksheets simply include your notes and this typed information: name of your interviewee, title, e-mail and phone, and questions you asked. YOU MAY NOT TAKE THIS ASSIGNMENT AS A MISS. YOU WILL FAIL YOUR ESSAY III UNLESS YOU PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION. BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY OF EACH OF YOUR SOURCES FOR YOURSELF
Be sure to retain a copy of your sources for your own use.

In-class outlining exercise (pages 335-336 St. Martin's Guide--due with your rough draft wednesday)

Wednesday
April 10

OUTLINE DUE (10 points)
WORKS CITED PAGE DUE (10 points)

ROUGH DRAFT WORKSHOP on ESSAY III

Friday
12
WORKDAY/CONFERENCE DAY on Essay III

WEEK SEVENTEEN

Date:

Assignments:

Monday
April 15
FINAL DRAFT of ESSAY III DUE: Include letter to me discussing the strengths and weaknesses of your paper and any difficulties you had in completing it; MLA-style title page, documented final draft with your comments written in the margin, works cited page, copies of any sources or interview notes that you haven't turned in previously. You may pick the graded papers up on Friday.

Wednesday
April 17
WORKDAY/CONFERENCE DAY on FINAL PORTFOLIO

Friday
April 19

WORKDAY/CONFERENCE DAY on FINAL PORTFOLIO
YOU MAY PICK UP MY "QUICK RESPONSE" grade to ESSAY III today.

WEEK EIGHTEEN

Date:

Assignments:

Monday
April 22
DUE:
Portfolio cover with your name appearing on a label on the outside upper right-hand corner

One of your three Portfolio Essays with an MLA-style title page

Typed letter from you explaining the changes you've made to A in terms of idea/thesis, organization, development, transitions, sentence style, and editing. Be sure to explain the reasons for your changes.

Your previous "final" draft with my markings on it and my typed letter to you.

Wednesday
April 24

DUE:
One of your three Portfolio Essays with an MLA style title page

Typed letter from you explaining the changes you've made to A in terms of idea/thesis, organization, development, transitions, sentence style, and editing. Be sure to explain the reasons for your changes.

Your previous "final" draft with my markings on it and my typed letter to you.

Friday
April 26
DUE:
One of your three Portfolio Essays with an MLA style title page

Typed letter from you explaining the changes you've made to A in terms of idea/thesis, organization, development, transitions, sentence style, and editing. Be sure to explain the reasons for your changes.

Your previous "final" draft with my markings on it and my typed letter to you.

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Schedule last updated March 16, 2002

Date:	Assignments:
Monday March 25	By classtime, e-mail me what problem you'll be writing about and what two experts you'll be interviewing to learn more about the problem and its solutions. Please note: You'll need to have your two interviews done by Friday, April 5, just a week and a half from now. By class-time, read pages 322-323 in your St. Martin's Guide. Bring your St. Martin's book to class.
Wednesday March 27	By today, you should have made your interview appointments for next week. In your St. Martin's Guide, read about "Giving Reasons and Support," pages 627-634. In class: Discussion of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing and MLA style. *Bring your St. Martin's book to class.*
Friday March 28	No class: Good Friday Holiday

Date:	Assignments:
Monday April 1	No class: Easter holiday
Wednesday April 3	In your St. Martin's Guide, read about "Reading Sources with a Critical Eye" 689-692. Discussion of using sources and MLA style continues. Bring your St. Martin's book to class.
Friday April 5	Library orientation (20 points) (This may change) DUE TODAY: A COPY of your interview notes and the interview worksheet for two interviews. (20 points). YOU MAY NOT TAKE THIS ASSIGNMENT AS A MISS. YOU WILL FAIL YOUR ESSAY III UNLESS YOU PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION. In-class discussion of MLA style: bring your St. Martin's Guide to class. We'll discuss "counter arguing."

Date:	Assignments:
Monday April 8	Copies of your four additional credible library, internet sources, or interview sources/interview worksheets due (40 points). Remember, the worksheets simply include your notes and this typed information: name of your interviewee, title, e-mail and phone, and questions you asked. YOU MAY NOT TAKE THIS ASSIGNMENT AS A MISS. YOU WILL FAIL YOUR ESSAY III UNLESS YOU PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION. BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY OF EACH OF YOUR SOURCES FOR YOURSELF *Be sure to retain a copy of your sources for your own use.* In-class outlining exercise (pages 335-336 St. Martin's Guide--due with your rough draft wednesday)
Wednesday April 10	OUTLINE DUE (10 points) WORKS CITED PAGE DUE (10 points) ROUGH DRAFT WORKSHOP on ESSAY III
Friday 12	WORKDAY/CONFERENCE DAY on Essay III

Date:	Assignments:
Monday April 15	FINAL DRAFT of ESSAY III DUE: Include letter to me discussing the strengths and weaknesses of your paper and any difficulties you had in completing it; MLA-style title page, documented final draft with your comments written in the margin, works cited page, copies of any sources or interview notes that you haven't turned in previously. You may pick the graded papers up on Friday.
Wednesday April 17	WORKDAY/CONFERENCE DAY on FINAL PORTFOLIO
Friday April 19	WORKDAY/CONFERENCE DAY on FINAL PORTFOLIO YOU MAY PICK UP MY "QUICK RESPONSE" grade to ESSAY III today.

Date:	Assignments:
Monday April 22	DUE: Portfolio cover with your name appearing on a label on the outside upper right-hand corner One of your three Portfolio Essays with an MLA-style title page Typed letter from you explaining the changes you've made to A in terms of idea/thesis, organization, development, transitions, sentence style, and editing. Be sure to explain the reasons for your changes. Your previous "final" draft with my markings on it and my typed letter to you.
Wednesday April 24	DUE: One of your three Portfolio Essays with an MLA style title page Typed letter from you explaining the changes you've made to A in terms of idea/thesis, organization, development, transitions, sentence style, and editing. Be sure to explain the reasons for your changes. Your previous "final" draft with my markings on it and my typed letter to you.
Friday April 26	DUE: One of your three Portfolio Essays with an MLA style title page Typed letter from you explaining the changes you've made to A in terms of idea/thesis, organization, development, transitions, sentence style, and editing. Be sure to explain the reasons for your changes. Your previous "final" draft with my markings on it and my typed letter to you.