Basic Syllabus – ENG200
Class #1
Activity:
Discussion:
Welcome, introductions, ice-breaker
Introduce Cornell Notes Page – Notes & Cues Page
UNIT #1
INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH: LOCATION
AND EVALUATION OF INFORMATION
Class #2
DUE TODAY:
Read:
BB:
Thematic Reading #1
Complete Cornell Notes Page (NOTES & CUES ONLY) for Thematic Reading
IN CLASS:
 Discuss article: Thematic Reading #1
 Introduce summary/abstract writing
Class #3
DUE TODAY:
Homework:
Read:
Complete Cornell Notes Page (SUMMARY ONLY) for Thematic Reading #1
“Choose an Issue” (in custom text)
IN CLASS:
 Write and submit abstract for Thematic Reading #1 in groups
 Discuss “Choose an Issue”
 Introduce evaluative writing
 Announce group and discuss assignment for “Abstract/Evaluation #1/Group”
Class #4
DUE TODAY:
Read:
Homework:
Read:
Thematic Reading #2
Cornell Notes for Thematic Reading #2 (all pages – notes, cues, summary & evaluation)
“Introducing the Study of Public Speaking” (custom text)
IN CLASS:
* Write and submit evaluation for Thematic Reading #2 in groups
Class #5
DUE TODAY:
Read:
BB:
Read:
Thematic Reading #3
Abstract/Evaluation for Thematic Reading #3
“Understanding and Reducing Your Apprehension” (custom text)
IN CLASS:
* Discuss public speaking apprehensions
* Introduce research paper
Class #6
DUE TODAY:
Read:
Homework:
Read:
Thematic Reading #4
Cornell Notes page for Thematic Reading #4
“Introduction to Information Literacy” (custom text)
IN CLASS:
* Introduce APA in-text parenthetical notation
* Librarian Visit – Introduction to Database Searching at SNHU
UNIT #2
APPLIED RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION:
PAPER TOPIC PROPOSALS
Class #7
DUE TODAY:
Activity:
Group Presentations for Abstract/Evaluation #1
IN CLASS:
* Conduct group presentations
* Introduce APA reference page
* Introduce mini-speeches
Class #8
DUE TODAY:
Activity:
Read:
BB:
Due:
Due:
Group Presentations for Abstract/Evaluation #1
Thematic Reading #5
Abstract for Thematic Reading #5
Group Evaluation Worksheets
Group Abstract/Summary #1 (ALL GROUPS)
IN CLASS:
 Conduct group presentations
Class #9
DUE TODAY:
Read:
BB:
Read:
Thematic Reading #6
Evaluation for Thematic Reading #7
“Explore an Issue” (custom text)
IN CLASS:
* Introduce problem speeches
* Librarian visit – selecting a research topic
Class #10
DUE TODAY:
Due:
Read:
Activity:
Abstract/Evaluation #2 (individual)
“Building Your Own Speech” (custom text)
Mini-speeches – sharing your research topic
IN CLASS:
* Conduct “mini-speeches” regarding research topic
* Introduce Abstract/Evaluation #3 (individual)
* Introduce Working Bibliography
* Discuss PowerPoint Do’s and Don’ts; Working with Handouts
Class #11
DUE TODAY:
Activity:
Read:
5-minute speech regarding research topic
“Develop a Research Plan” (custom text)
IN CLASS:
* Continue discussion on planning, drafting, and revising papers
* Introduce APA block quotations
* Finalize research topics
Class #12
DUE TODAY:
Read:
BB:
BB:
Activity:
Thematic Reading #7
Abstract for Thematic Reading #8
Working Bibliography (APA format)
5-minute speech regarding research topic
IN CLASS:
* Introduce using an ellipsis in a quote
* Introduce final project
Class #13
DUE TODAY:
Due:
Read:
Read:
Abstract/Evaluation #2 – please submit via BB
“Support an Argument with Fact (Logos), Credibility (Ethos), and Emotion (Pathos)” (custom text)
“Evaluating Information” (custom text)
IN CLASS:
* Introduce Annotated Bibliography
* Librarian Visit – Evaluating Sources
UNIT #3
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: FROM PROBLEM
TO POLICY
Class #14
DUE TODAY:
Read:
BB:
Activity:
Thematic Reading #8
Evaluation for Thematic Reading #8
Problem Speeches
IN CLASS:
* Conduct problem speeches
* Answer questions regarding Annotated Bibliography
* Introduce “quote within a quote”
Class #15
DUE TODAY:
Activity:
Read:
Problem Speeches Con’t.
“The Thesis and the Outline” (custom text)
IN CLASS:
* Continue problem speeches
* Discuss final project
Class #16
DUE TODAY:
Activity:
Read:
BB/Optional:
Problem Speeches Con’t.
Thematic Reading #9 – EXTRA-CREDIT ASSIGNMENT!
Abstract & Summary for Thematic Reading #9 – EXTRA-CREDIT ASSIGNMENT!
IN CLASS:
* Continue problem speeches
* Discuss Draft #1 of Research Paper
* In-class writing (pending time)
UNIT #4
COMMUNICATING YOUR FINDINGS
Class #17
DUE TODAY:
Read:
“Transforming the Notes into a Rough Draft” (custom text)
IN CLASS:
* discuss CRAAP method for research credibility
* discuss drafting protocol
* perform in-class writing and research
Class #18
DUE TODAY:
Read:
BB:
BB:
Thematic Reading #10
Abstract for Thematic Reading #10
CRAAP Worksheet on 3 sources for your Annotated Bibliography
IN CLASS:
* perform in-class writing and individual conferences
* introduce final project/poster board
Class #19
DUE TODAY:
Due:
Annotated Bibliography
IN CLASS:
* engage in peer evaluation for annotated bibliography
* perform in-class writing and individual conferences
* introduce policy speech
Class #20
DUE TODAY:
Activity:
In-class writing and individual conferences
IN CLASS:
* engage in peer response
* perform in-class writing and individual conferences
* work on final project
Class #21
DUE TODAY:
Activity:
In-class writing; peer response; individual conferences
IN CLASS:
* engage in peer response
* perform in-class writing and individual conferences
* work on final project
Class #22
DUE TODAY:
Due:
Activity:
Rough Draft #1
Policy Speech
IN CLASS:
* engage in peer response
* perform in-class writing and individual conferences
Class #23
DUE TODAY:
Read:
Thematic Reading #11 – EXTRA-CREDIT ASSIGNMENT
BB – Optional: Cornell Notes page on Thematic Reading #11 – EXTRA-CREDIT ASSIGNMENT
Activity:
Policy Speech
IN CLASS:
* review final project
* perform in-class writing and individual conferences
Class #24
DUE TODAY:
Activity:
Activity:
Policy Speeches
Peer Response
IN CLASS:
* conduct policy speeches
* complete on-line course evaluations
Class #25
DUE TODAY:
Activity:
Activity:
Policy Speeches
Peer Response
BB:
Rough Draft #2 – OPTIONAL SUBMISSION
IN CLASS:
* conduct policy speeches
Class #26
DUE TODAY:
Activity:
Peer Response
IN CLASS:
* peer response
* complete course narrative evaluations
Class #27
DUE TODAY:
Due:
Research Paper (please see your assignment sheet for specific requirements)
IN CLASS:
* prepare for final project
* submit appropriate materials into Chalk and Wire