English 1301
Spring 2011
Calendar
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
READER TO BE ADDED BY 3/15/2011
Week One
MARCH 22: Introduction to course, Discussion of Syllabus and class expectations
Introduction to essay construction and format, Writing sample
OW: purchase both texts and supplies for course, be prepared by
next class
MARCH 24: How to read a text for this class, Discussion of Rhetorical strategies,
Construction of introductions and conclusions, Necessary information v.
Unnecessary information,
Assign Paper One
OW: WHB—Ch. 7 pp. 142- 160
NR-Week Two
MARCH 29: Discussion of expository writing, Quiz #1, Discussion of assigned readings,
Discussion of workshop rules and guidelines,
OW: Paper One final copy is due next meeting with copies for
each class member. REMINDER: I do NOT accept late papers
for ANY reason. If you can't be present in class, I expect your
paper sent VIA email PRIOR to class time.
MARCH 31: Paper One Due
Workshop #1
OW: HB—Ch. 9 pp. 183-209
NR-Week Three
APRIL 5: Quiz #2, Discussion of assigned readings, Specific strategies for critically analyzing a
text, Writing Response #2, Assign Paper Two
OW: HB—Ch. 12 pp. 242-253
NR-APRIL 7: Quiz #3, Discussion of assigned readings, Writing Response #3, How to incorporate
source material into your writing, Analysis of various mediums other than
writing
OW: Paper Two final copy is due next meeting with copies for
each class member. REMINDER: I do NOT accept late papers
for ANY reason. If you can't be present in class, I expect your
paper sent VIA email PRIOR to class time.
Week Four
APRIL 12: Paper Two Due
Workshop #2, Midterm Review
OW: Study for midterm. Bring a new blue book for the text. If you do not
have one 20 points will be automatically deducted from your score.
APRIL 14: Midterm
OW: HB—pp. 210-236
NR-Week Five
APRIL 19: Quiz #4, Discussion of assigned readings, Assign Paper Three,
Writing Response #4, How to persuade an audience
OW: HB—pp.322-329
NR-APRIL 21: Quiz #5, Discussion of assigned readings, Writing Response #5, Discussion
of researching methods, bibliographic information, works cited, How to
use quotations, paraphrases and/or summaries
OW: HB—pp.347NR-Week Six
APRIL 26: Quiz #6, Library (?), Database research techniques, Independent research
OW: Paper Three final copy is due next meeting with copies for
each class member. REMINDER: I do NOT accept late papers
for ANY reason. If you can't be present in class, I expect your
paper sent VIA email PRIOR to class time.
APRIL 28: Paper #3 Due
Workshop #3
OW: NR-Begin gathering your essays and working on the revisions for your
portfolio.
Week Seven
MAY 3: Quiz #7, Discussion of assigned reading, Writing Response #7
OW: Complete your portfolio. It is due next class.
MAY 5: Portfolios Due, Final Exam Review
OW: Study for final. Bring a new blue book for the text. If you do not
have one 20 points will be automatically deducted from your score.
Week Eight
MAY 10: Final Exam tba