SECTIONS 010 (MTHF 8:05 – 8:55 am) and 020 (MTHF 9:10 – 10 am)
INSTRUCTOR: Wanda D. Lloyd
Section Requirements: This is a hybrid section of English 101. Essentially, that means that our class is a combination of
traditional “live” class (Monday and Thursday) and online “virtual” class (Tuesday and Friday). To clarify further: We
will meet in person on Monday and Thursday in Tompkins 129, and on Tuesday and Friday, you are responsible for
completing the assigned work and “attending” our virtual class via Moodle post. Students who fail to submit on-line
assignments by the deadline listed in the course calendar (reminders available on Moodle) will be counted “absent”—each
virtual assignment counts as one class. Please note that corrupted, incomplete, or incorrectly formatted submissions do
not count for attendance purposes; therefore, it is your responsibility to make sure that all assignments are properly
submitted. Instructions for proper submission are included in the paper submission guidelines section of this document.
My Contact Information
Office:
Tompkins 225
Office Phone: 515-4155 (NOTE: I am only available by phone during office hours)
Office Hours: Monday & Thursday 7:30 am – 8 am
Monday & Thursday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Wednesday 8:30 am – 10:00 am (by appointment only)
Email:
wanda_lloyd@ncsu.edu
Moodle URL: http://moodle.wolfware.ncsu.edu (This site combines my ENG 101 sections. In some cases, you will
be asked to post work to a class specific Discussion Board; in other cases, the two sections will be
combined to create a broader community. Please make sure that you know which section you are
officially enrolled in and ALWAYS read instructions carefully.)
Course Description: Intensive instruction in academic writing and research. Basic principles of rhetoric and strategies
for academic inquiry and argument. Instruction and practice in critical reading, including the generative and responsible
use of print and electronic sources for academic research. Exploration of literate practices across a range of academic
domains, laying the foundation for further writing development in college. Continued attention to grammar and
conventions of standard written English. Most sections meet in computer classrooms. Successful completion of ENG 101
requires a grade of C- or better. This course satisfies the first-year composition and rhetoric component of the General
Education Program in Writing and Speaking. For additional information about the First-Year Writing Requirement, see
the program’s website at http://english.chass.ncsu.edu/undergraduate/first_year_writing/first-year.php
Directed Self-Placement in ENG 101: Students should consult NCSU’s Directed Self-Placement information to
determine whether they should take ENG 100 before enrolling in ENG 101. Please review the First-Year Writing
placement chart (http://english.chass.ncsu.edu/undergraduate/first_year_writing/fy_writing_placement.php). If you
believe you should be enrolled in a different course than the one you are currently enrolled in, discuss your placement
with your instructor or advisor immediately.
GEP Category Objectives: Writing and Speaking: Each course in the writing and speaking category of the GEP will
provide instruction and guidance that help students to
1. Write effectively in specific situations, which may include various academic, professional, or civic situations, and
2. Understand and respond appropriately to the critical elements that shape written communication situations, such as
audience, purpose, and genre, and
3. Demonstrate critical and evaluative thinking skills in locating, analyzing, synthesizing, and using information in written
communication.
Learning Objectives in ENG 101: Students will
1. Learn basic principles of rhetoric and develop an understanding of written texts as arguments generated for particular
purposes, audiences, and rhetorical contexts,
2. Examine similarities and differences in forms of inquiry and writing across academic disciplines,
3. Practice analytical reading strategies and hone the ability to summarize, paraphrase, draw evidence from, synthesize,
and respond to the scholarship of others,
4. Learn to find and evaluate print and electronic source materials appropriate for academic research projects,
5. Learn to develop original arguments for a range of academic purposes,
6. Practice critically evaluating their own and others’ work and collaborating effectively with other writers throughout the
writing process, and
7. Practice and refine technical skills in areas such as grammar, mechanics, and the documentation of source materials.
Required Texts:
The Norton Field Guide to Writing (2009: 2nd edition) by Richard Bullock packaged with
They Say/I Say (2010: 2nd edition) by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein -- $50.00 (new)/$37.50
(used)
Additional Materials:
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Copies of supplemental homework readings (for daily discussion and group work) -- Please note: There is no
free printing in any CHASS lab! You can buy print quota on the web site www.print.ncsu.edu. I
recommend you start with at least $10.00 (ten dollars) in your print quota account. If you do not choose to
purchase print quota, you are responsible for making sure you have access to a working printer as well as
adequate ink and paper to last you through the semester for printing all homework assignments and
reading assignments.
Paper and writing utensils (for note-taking, in-class writing, quizzes)
Access to a stapler (required for all written materials collected in hard copy)
Electronic storage device (jump drive/flash drive/memory key) for saving and/or accessing draft materials.
Maintain a copy of your submissions on a portable memory storage device--such as a memory/USB stick--for this
class (and on a back-up disk, as well as on your AFS space and, if available, on your personal computer's hard
drive)—just in case and for future reference. Also keep in a paper file or other folder all instructor-reviewed
drafts. These materials not only will serve as resources for you in writing later papers, but also may be useful for
both you and me during any conferences you arrange.
Grade Determination
Assignment #1:
Assignment #2:
Assignment #3:
Assignment #4:
Participation
The Social Sciences: Experience-based Theory Critique (due 2/13)
The Sciences: Annotated Bibliography (due 3/13)
The Humanities: Literature Review (due 4/17)
Reflection Narrative and Exit Conference (due during final exam period)
See participation policy for details
15%
20%
25%
20%
20%
Criteria for Evaluation: In grading students’ written work, ENG 101 instructors look for a purposeful response to the
audience and situation, a clear and logical argument, thoughtful use of textual evidence, and effective use of appropriate
formal and stylistic conventions. Additionally, work will be graded based on written performance in the areas of focus,
development, organization, style, grammar/mechanics and according to the process of revision. (The process approach is
based on the idea of writing as an ongoing process that requires numerous drafts). With that said, I am a holistic grader;
in other words, I look at the entire finished product and assign a grade based on how well the overall essay 1) meets
assignment requirements and 2) demonstrates mastery of the course objectives. I do not use a rubric designed to penalize a
certain number of points per specific error. We will discuss grading standards, including the impact of grammar on
writing. This should help clarify my expectations. If not, don’t hesitate to ask questions and voice your concerns.
Sometimes this is a good place to start our “what do grades mean” conversation:
Grade distribution
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A+ or A = “knocked my socks off”
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A- or B+ = “I’m impressed”
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B or B- = “very good, but some errors/problems keep it from being an A paper”
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C+ = “you’ve got the gist, but some errors/problems keep it from being a B paper”
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C = “ok, you’ve got the gist; and some errors/problems exist”
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C- = “I see some significant errors/problems even though you passed; let’s talk about it”
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D+ or D = “this paper contains significant problems that don’t meet many of the learning objectives and/or the
grading criteria; let’s talk about it”
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D- or F = “this paper fails to meet the learning objectives and grading criteria; let’s talk about it”
Please note that all major assignments (i.e. critique, report, review, and reflection) must be completed to pass this
course.
NOTE: I use the plus/minus system based on a ten point grading scale. While you will always receive a letter grade from
me on major assignments, the numerical equivalents are as follows: A+ = 98-100, A = 92-97, A- = 90-91, B+ = 88-89, B
= 87-82, B- = 81-80, C+ = 78-79, C = 77-72, C- = 71-70, D+ = 68-69, D = 67-62, D- = 61-60, F = 50. I will happily
provide the numerical grade upon request for the mathematically minded 
Paper Guidelines: You will receive a detailed assignment sheet for each of the four major written assignments in this
course. I have indicated the dates for assignment sheet discussion on the class calendar, as talking about the task is an
important first step in the writing process. We will ALWAYS discuss the assignment sheet during a traditional class
meeting.
Attendance Policy: Because of the collaborative and cooperative nature of the first year writing courses, class attendance
is crucial. In ENG 101, students who miss 9 or more 50-minute classes will earn a grade of F. That is, more than two
weeks' worth of absences will result in failure to meet this element of the General Education Requirement, and you will
need to repeat the course. This policy does not distinguish between "excused" and "unexcused" absences, even in the case
of emergencies. All absences will count toward the total number, and this policy begins from the moment you are
registered in the course. As is the case for all courses, students experiencing extended medical or family emergencies
during the semester should consult with the instructor about seeking a medical drop.
No matter the cause of the absences, you are responsible for finding out what material was covered, getting notes, being
prepared for class on the day you return, and turning in subsequent assignments on time. Since due dates for major
assignments are established at the beginning of the semester, and since these projects are developed over a series of class
periods, submitting these projects late will result in penalties.
You should also be aware that absences negatively impact your participation grade, as missed class participation cannot
be made up. See “Participation” for specifics.
REMINDER: Failure to submit an electronic assignment on Tuesday or Friday before the deadline will result in a
recorded absence —each on-line assignment counts for one class. Please note that corrupted, incomplete, or incorrectly
formatted submissions do not count for attendance purposes. Instructions for proper submission are included in the paper
submission guidelines section of this document.
Tardiness Policy for Monday/Thursday traditional class meetings: Roll will be at the beginning of class and tardies
recorded at the end of class when late individuals check in with me. Three policies to note: 1) You will be counted absent
if you come to class late unless you see me after class to be marked present. This is your responsibility. 2) If you arrive
more than 20 minutes late or leave more than 20 minutes before the end of class, you will be counted absent. 3) You will
be allowed three tardies during the course of the semester with additional tardies resulting in a one point deduction from
your final participation grade per infraction. Although I understand that late arrival is occasionally unavoidable, I consider
habitual lateness disrespectful to me and to the other members of the class.
Note on “tardiness” for Tuesday/Friday virtual class meetings: The virtual class deadline is 11:59 am. Because this
deadline allows several hours beyond our university scheduled class meeting time, failure to meet that deadline counts as
an absence regardless of how much the deadline is missed by; however, any virtual work (Tuesday/Friday) submitted after
the 11:59 am deadline is eligible for late credit. See late homework policy below.
Homework/Virtual Assignment Policies:
 Homework and virtual assignments will generally be assigned one of three grades: “outstanding” (indicating work
that goes above and beyond meeting base requirements), “satisfactory” (indicating work that was completed
according to instructions) or “not satisfactory” (indicating partially completed or incomplete work). Failure to
submit work at all will result in a zero and will have a negative impact on your overall class participation grade.
 Homework is due at one of two times, depending on the class meeting format: Homework that is assigned for our
traditional, in-person class meetings on Monday and Thursday is due in hard copy at the beginning of class, and
homework assigned for our virtual class meetings on Tuesday and Friday must be completed and the related
writing task posted as instructed to the appropriate “place” on Moodle by the 11:59am deadline.
 Late homework will be accepted for both traditional and virtual classes; however, it must be submitted via email
by noon the next calendar day. The subject line of the submission email must include an explicit reference to
“late homework” to be accepted. Late credit = “unsatisfactory” as the base grade. After that, a zero will be
recorded. Acceptance of this late work has NO effect on a recorded absence, but it will help to protect your 20%
participation grade.
 Rough drafts due for either peer review or instructor feedback are the exception because timely submission of
drafts directly impacts other individuals’ ability to fulfill their responsibilities! If you miss a draft submission
deadline, contact me ASAP.
Peer Review Policy: Because writing improves with a variety of feedback sources, you should expect to give and receive
multiple peer reviews per assignment. Failure to complete a required peer review by its individual deadline will
result in a 5 point deduction from your final formal essay grade per missed peer review. Failure to participate due to
computer mishaps is still a failure to participate and will be penalized accordingly. Please keep in mind that although your
intended audience for the review is the writer, I will look at all reviews and assess your attention to detail as a reviewer.
This will count as a portion of your participation grade.
Late Major Paper Policy: Papers are due to the course Moodle site, in the appropriate assignment dropboxby the
specified time on the specified date. After that, the final earned grade drops a full letter grade per calendar day. If you
have a genuine emergency, contact me by email before the deadline to make arrangements for the essay. Please NOTE:
Although I am sympathetic, computer problems don’t qualify as "emergencies" – save everything to disk throughout the
writing process.
Rough Draft Policy: Rough drafts will be collected for instructor feedback, and submission of draft materials counts as
part of your homework/participation grade. Failure to submit drafts will result in a zero and may also result in a recorded
absence if that draft is part of the electronic materials due during a Tuesday or Friday virtual class. Although I generally
require partial drafts, I encourage you to turn in a complete preliminary draft for each paper to get the most feedback
possible. Also note that going above and beyond base requirements is an excellent way to put yourself on the track for the
highest possible grade at the end of the semester.
Email Policy: I generally check my email at least twice a day and will respond to questions electronically as well as in
class and during office hours. Please read the email etiquette document posted to Moodle. This will help with all of your
academic correspondence, I promise!
Participation: This is not a lecture-based class. Although we will be reading from your texts, a substantial portion of our
class time will be devoted to talking about writing and the task of writing as a response to those readings. One of my
goals is to provide each student with as much one-on-one assistance throughout the writing process as possible.
Generally, class participation grades will be based on the following criteria:
To earn a C-range participation grade, you must
1. Arrive on time.
2. Be ready to discuss readings when called on.
3. Be prepared with the textbooks, written homework, and/or drafting materials.
4. Listen respectfully.
5. Engage actively and productively in group work, peer review, and other in-class activities.
 Generally the C-level student will have virtual assignment grades in the satisfactory range and will have
completed all of the virtual assignments.
To earn a B-range participation grade, you must consistently fulfill previous requirements and
1. Volunteer questions or points of interest from readings to generate discussion.
2. Willingly offer ideas in class; make sure your contributions are topical and thoughtful.
3. Often demonstrate engaged and active listening such as taking relevant notes on the class discussion, consulting
course readings, or providing focused attention to and responses on peer comments.
 Generally, the B-level student will have virtual assignment grades in the satisfactory/outstanding range and will
have completed all of the virtual assignments.
To earn an A-range participation grade, you must consistently fulfill the above criteria and
1. Show leadership in class discussion (break uncomfortable silences; respond to open-ended questions; challenge
received opinion; ask difficult questions).
2. Respond to other students’ ideas (not just mine) by asking questions or building on their points.
 Generally, the A-level student will have virtual assignment grades in the outstanding range and will have
completed all of the virtual assignments.
You will receive a D-level or failing participation grade if you are frequently and/or excessively
1. Tardy
2. Unprepared for class
3. Disruptive during class
4. Occupied with activities other than English 101 (this includes use of a cell phone, instant or text messaging, game
playing, net surfing, etc.) during class time
 Generally the D or F-level student will have consistently scored “unsatisfactory” on the virtual assignments and
will have failed to complete some of the virtual course work.
NOTE: Participation may not be “made up” in the event of an absence. Each absence (whether physical or virtual)
subtracts 1.75 points from your final base participation grade, so use your “free” absences sparingly. Generally, class
participation reflects your overall attitude toward the work of the class, the instructor, and your classmates and is thus the
behavior-based effort component of your final grade in this class.
Conferencing Policy: We will have one scheduled mandatory conference per formal assignment. This means that I will
meet with everyone either individually or in a small group setting (your choice!) a minimum of four times during the
drafting process of your four major assignments. On a scheduled conference day, we will not have a traditional class
meeting; instead, students will sign up for a conference time slot. Reporting promptly for that time slot constitutes
attendance on that day, and failure to attend equals an absence, one of the eight allowed as per the attendance policy. If
you miss a conference and would like to reschedule, I am happy to accommodate you during regular office hours;
however, once recorded, the absence stands. If you opt out of the conference (and take the recorded absence), you assume
responsibility for 1) collecting your draft from the bulletin board outside my office and 2) following up with any questions
about feedback.
In addition to the mandatory conferences, I am available for supplemental conferences throughout the semester during
office hours. There’s a clear correlation between student engagement in the writing process (i.e. seeking feedback
regularly and talking about process and product) and success in writing courses, so please use office hours for questions
about reading and/or writing assignments as well as draft review conferences and post-grade follow up.
Phones, pagers, iPods, and other electronic devices: Use of these gadgets should be governed by generally accepted
rules of etiquette. If you are uncertain about what is appropriate in an academic setting, feel free to ask for clarification.
FORMATTING STANDARDS FOR HOMEWORK & PRINT DRAFTS:
Unless otherwise specified, all written homework and all drafts must be word-processed. In general, please observe the
following conventions when preparing materials for submission; however, formal assignments should be formatted
according to disciplinary conventions specified on the assignment sheet and discussed in class.
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Set your margins to one inch (top, bottom, left, right) and set the paragraph line spacing to “double” – Maintain
these margins and spacing throughout all written assignments (drafts, homework, final papers, etc.).
Use 12 point Times New Roman font. No other fonts or sizes are acceptable. I am looking for uniformity!
Include the necessary identifying information in the upper left-hand corner of the first page:
Your Name
Wanda D. Lloyd
Course & Section #
Date Submitted
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Center the title of your task on the line below the identifying info. (Remember that you are still double-spacing)!
Your title should not be underlined, italicized, set in bold, placed in quotation marks, or printed in all caps, and it
must be informative (i.e. should indicate what I am reading).
Begin your double-spaced text.
Print if hard copy is requested and staple the printed pages in the upper left-hand corner. (Staplers are available in
the library and in the various computer labs -- In other words, "I don't have a stapler" is not an acceptable excuse.)
Incorrectly formatted or unstapled papers will be returned to you without credit.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR FORMAL ASSIGNMENTS:
Electronic assignments MUST be submitted to the course website, in the appropriate assignment dropbox.
The following guidelines should be followed exactly as any deviation could lead to unnecessary confusion and lag time
between submission and grading.
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Format according the conventions of the discipline in which you are working for each assignment.
Save documents as either .doc or .rtf to facilitate access. Failure to do so will result in an email requesting a
format change and loss of your “place” in the grading order.
Save your assignments with a file name that includes your first and last name, not just the assignment name. For
instance, my literature review assignment file would be called wandalloydlitreview
Go to the appropriate assignment dropbox on Moodle. Browse, find the file, and upload. Look to the left of the
page for the file and 1) double-check the format (.doc OR .rtf) and 2) confirm file name.
Check one final time to make certain that all submission guidelines have been followed. Make adjustments as
needed, and then scroll to the bottom of the page and click “send for marking.”
Academic Integrity: Plagiarism is defined as copying the language, phrasing, structure, or specific ideas of others and
presenting any of these as one's own, original work; it includes buying papers, having someone else write your papers, and
improper citation and use of sources. When you present the words or ideas of another (either published or unpublished) in
your writing, you must fully acknowledge your sources. Plagiarism is considered a violation of academic integrity
whenever it occurs in written work, including drafts and homework, as well as for formal and final papers.
The NCSU Policies, Regulations, and Rules on Student Discipline set the standards for academic integrity at this
university and in this course. Students are expected to adhere to these standards. Plagiarism and other forms of academic
dishonesty will be handled through the university's judicial system and may result in failure for the project or for the
course. See the Office of Student Conduct website for additional information about academic integrity:
http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/osc/AIpage/acaintegrity.html
Writing and Speaking Tutorial Services: For help with any writing assignment, for any course, visit one of the free
walk-in centers on campus. Writing Tutors are available through the Writing and Speaking Tutorial Services in Park
Shops 101, the Avent Ferry Computer Lab, First Year College Commons 104, and Lee Hall Classroom. For hours and
further information, see http://www.ncsu.edu/tutorial_center/writespeak/index.html.
CHASS CAREER SERVICES: CHASS Careers Services are available through the University Career Center, 2100
Pullen Hall. Your career contacts are: Sara Concini (A-H) and Woody Catoe (I-Z). Call 515-2396 to make an
appointment. www.ncsu.edu/career
LOBO: The Library Online Basic Orientation tutorial can be found at http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/lobo2/.
Ask a Librarian: Visit http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/libref/ to learn how to reach the Reference Staff and D.H.Hill Library.
Disability Services for Students: Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In
order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with Disability Services for Students at 1900
Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653, http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/offices/affirm_action/dss/.
Computing@NC STATE: Information about email accounts, printing, using electronic reserves, and other campus
computing matters can be found at http://oit.ncsu.edu/.
Online class evaluations will be available for students to complete during the last two weeks of class. Students will
receive an email message directing them to a website where they can login using their Unity ID and complete evaluations.
All evaluations are confidential; instructors will never know how any one student responded to any question, and students
will never know the ratings for any particular instructors.
Evaluation website: https://classeval.ncsu.edu
Student help desk: classeval@ncsu.edu
More information about ClassEval: http://www.ncsu.edu/UPA/classeval/
ENG 101-010 and 020 CLASS CALENDAR
In an effort to give you every opportunity to plan ahead, this calendar indicates the dates for assignment sheets,
conferences, and peer reviews. It also provides you with the individual homework assignments and an
overview for each class meeting’s objectives. Please note that our Moodle site includes a day-by-day record of
reading/writing assignments and should be referred to as the final, most recent schedule. Finally, it provides the
due dates for all formal, weighted assignments. I will make every effort to adhere to this schedule; however, if
changes occur, I will announce those in class and follow-up with an email. These changes may include
additional readings as needed.
In the event of weather-related class cancellations or other calamities, I will contact the class via email.
VIRTUAL Moodle class assignment
Norton = The Norton Field Guide to Writing
Due dates for formal assignments
Class meets in T 129
TS/IS = They Say/I Say
Dates for mandatory conferences
M
1/10
Course syllabus and expectations
Moodle orientation and Diagnostic 1
Homework for Tuesday:
Read Email Etiquette documents (posted to Moodle)
Read Hjortshoj’s “Reading: How to Stay on Top of It” (available through electronic
reserves)
Read Norton “Reading Strategies” pages 352-366
T
1/11
Virtual Assignment (Diagnostic 2) required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Home work for Thursday:
Read Bartholomae’s “Inventing the University” (available through electronic reserves)
Complete Diagnostic #3. Use the homework formatting guidelines and print for in-class
submission at the beginning of class on Thursday.
H
1/13
Discussion of “Inventing the University” and its connection to ENG 101 goals
Homework for Friday:
Read Norton “Processes” pages 211-246
F
1/14
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
M
1/17
MLK HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
Homework for Tuesday:
Read Linton, Madigan, and Johnson’s “Introducing Students to Disciplinary Disciplines”
(available through electronic reserves).
T
1/18
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Read Kirscht and Schlenz’s “Inquiry and Writing in the Social Sciences” (available
through electronic reserves).
Read TS/IS “Writing in the Social Sciences” pages 175-192
Read Melzer’s “Understanding Writing Assignments: Tips and Techniques” (available
through electronic reserves).
UNIT ONE: The SOCIAL SCIENCES (Responding to Sources)
H
1/20
Experience-based Theory Critique Assignment sheet
Homework for Friday:
Read TS/IS “What’s Motivating This Writer?” pages 145-155
Read Schraw, Wadkins, and Olafson’s “Doing the Things We Do: A Grounded Theory of
Academic Procrastination” (available through electronic reserves)
F
1/21
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Home work for Monday:
Read Norton “Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing” pages 408-419, Norton
“Acknowledging Sources, Avoiding Plagiarism” pages 420-426, and Norton “APA
Style” pages 477-519.
Read TS/IS “They Say” pages 9-50
M
1/24
Discussion of SUMMARY guidelines and APA citation
In-class exercise using “Doing the Things We Do”
Sign-up for MANDATORY CONFERENCES begins
Homework for Tuesday:
Read all theory options and choose the focus for your Theory Critique essay.
T
1/25
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Using notes and in-class guidelines, draft SUMMARY paragraph.
Read APPLICATION notes (posted to Moodle) and draft your APPLICATION
paragraph.
Bring hard copy of the SUMMARY and APPLICATION paragraphs to submit for
instructor review. Bring an additional hard copy of the APPLICATION for in-class
review.
H
1/27
Collect SUMMARY/APPLICATION drafts for instructor review
In-class APPLICATION reviews
Discuss CRITIQUE paragraph guidelines
Homework for Friday:
Read Straub’s “Responding – Really Responding – to Other Students’ Writing”
(available through electronic reserves)
Read TS/IS “Yes/No/Okay, But” pages 55-67
F
1/28
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Monday’s MANDATORY CONFERENCES: Note that some of you will
have signed up for a mandatory conference on Monday in lieu of class while others have
opted for a Tuesday conference; thus, a reminder: The conference counts for Monday’s
attendance. Tuesday’s VIRTUAL assignment is still required for Tuesday’s attendance
credit.
Read TS/IS “And Yet” pages 68-77
Review CRITIQUE guidelines/notes and complete one CRITIQUE paragraph.
Also, this is your time to ask questions, so please take some time to prepare for the
conference. My preparation will involve reviewing your SUMMARY/APPLICATION
draft.
Bring a hard copy of your CRITIQUE paragraph with questions.
M
1/31
MANDATORY CONFERENCES: NO TRADITIONAL CLASS MEETING
Please note that failure to attend your mandatory conference will result in a recorded
absence.
T
2/1
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Read TS/IS “Skeptics May Object” pages 78-91 and “So What? Who Cares?” pages 92101.
Using instructor feedback from mandatory conferences and peer review feedback, revise
your first CRITIQUE paragraph and draft one additional CRITIQUE paragraph. Bring a
hard copy to Thursday’s class.
H
2/3
Peer Review exercise
Homework for Friday:
Continue drafting of CRITIQUE paragraphs.
F
2/4
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Monday:
Read INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION notes (posted to Moodle)
Read INTRO and CONCLUSION paragraphs for all student samples (posted to Moodle)
Read full draft Peer Review guidelines
M
2/7
Discussion of INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION requirements/paragraphs
Discussion of full draft Peer Review guidelines
Homework for Tuesday:
Draft INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION.
T
2/8
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Assemble Theory Critique essay as a full draft. Post to the appropriate class-specific
discussion forum.
Read Norton “Assessing Your Own Writing” pages 229-234
Read Murray’s “The Maker’s Eye: Revising Your Own Manuscripts” (available through
electronic reserves)
Revise your draft, using peer review feedback. Bring a hard copy of your full draft for
Thursday’s editing workshop.
H
2/10
Editing Workshop
Experience-based Theory Critique checklist
Homework for Friday:
Continue to revise your Theory Critique draft
F
2/11
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
S
2/13
Experience-based Theory Critique due via Moodle by 11:59pm EST
Homework for Monday:
Read Kirscht and Schlenz’s “Inquiry and Writing in the Sciences” (available through
electronic reserves).
Read Norton “Lab Reports” pages 133-142
Read Quinn’s
UNIT TWO: The SCIENCES (Finding and Evaluating Sources)
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2/14
Annotated Bibliography assignment sheet
Sign-up for MANDATORY CONFERENCES begins
Homework for Tuesday:
Brainstorm about possible topics to explore for the Annotated Bib.
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2/15
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Complete LOBO (“The Research Process,” “Developing a Research Strategy,” and
“Conducting the Search”)
Generate a list of 3 topics of interest for the Annotated Bib assignment.
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2/17
Introduction to Academic Search Premiere and NCSU library catalogue
In-class work on research
Homework for Friday:
Choose a topic for research and find appropriate sources.
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2/18
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Monday:
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2/21
Informal presentation of topics
In-class work on research/Conferencing opportunity
Homework for Tuesday:
Begin reading sources and drafting summaries. Complete two summaries.
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2/22
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Provide peer review feedback.
Draft an additional summary. Bring a hard copy of 3 completed summaries for instructor
review. To each summary, attach a copy of the source material summarized with the
sections specifically worked with HIGHLIGHTED. This will force you to think carefully
about how you are using the source material and will prevent plagiarism – It will also
help me to spot-check for any problems that could cause trouble in a final copy.
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2/24
Collect drafts (with highlighted source material) for instructor review
Discussion of evaluation strategies
Homework for Friday:
Begin evaluations of sources 1,2, and 3. Bring a hard copy of your evaluations for
instructor review to your mandatory conference.
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2/25
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Monday’s MANDATORY CONFERENCES: Some of you have signed
up for a mandatory conference on Friday while others will be conferencing with me on
Monday in lieu of class. Regardless of what you have chosen, the VIRTUAL assignment
is still required for Friday’s attendance credit. Also, this is your time to ask questions, so
please take some time to prepare for the conference. My preparation will involve
reviewing your summaries.
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2/28
MANDATORY CONFERENCES: NO TRADITIONAL CLASS
MEETING. Please note that failure to attend your mandatory conference will result in a
recorded absence.
Homework for Tuesday:
Using instructor and peer feedback, revise annotations (summary AND evaluation) for
sources 1 – 3. Format bibliographic info according to CSE guidelines and put complete
annotations into “final” order (bibliographic info, summary, evaluation).
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3/1
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Provide peer review feedback as per Moodle’s instructions.
Make revisions to annotations 1 – 3 based on peer feedback. Bring a hard copy or have
electronic access for 1 – 3 for a quick instructor formatting check.
Begin work on annotations for sources 4 and 5. Electronic access to new materials
required for in-class workshop.
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3/3
Instructor formatting check of annotations 1 – 3
In-class workshop
Homework for Friday:
Complete annotation 4
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3/4
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
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3/7
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
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3/8
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
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3/10
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
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3/11
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
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3/13
Annotated Bibliography due via Moodle by 11:59pm EST
Homework for Monday:
Read Harpham’s “The Value of the Humanities” (available through electronic reserves)
Read “Desiree’s Baby” (posted to Moodle)
UNIT THREE: The HUMANITIES (Synthesizing Sources)
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3/14
Discussion of humanistic inquiry and conventions
Homework for Tuesday:
Read Kirscht & Schlenz’s “Inquiry and Writing in the Humanities” (available through
electronic reserves)
View NCSU’s “Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate Students” (linked to
Moodle)
Read UNC’s “Literature Reviews” (linked to Moodle)
Read Literature Review assignment sheet (posted to Moodle)
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3/15
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Read Norton “Doing Research” pages 375-404
LOBO (“The Research Process,” “Developing a Research Strategy,” and “Conducting the
Search”) – Please note that for “Conducting the Search” section, you do not need to find
websites for this assignment! Use “Desiree’s Baby” as your primary text for LOBO
purposes.
Brainstorm for a text on which to focus your Literature Review essay and begin
preliminary research to determine feasibility.
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3/17
Literature Review assignment sheet
Introduction to humanities-focused databases
Sign-up for MANDATORY CONFERENCES begins
Homework for Friday:
Choose a creative text for the Literature Review essay
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3/18
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Monday:
Read Synthesis Matrix handout (posted to Moodle)
Read Buffy1 “‘Bite Me’: Buffy and the Penetration of the Gendered Warrior-Hero”
Read Buffy2 “Frustrating Female Heroism: Mixed Messages in Xena, Nikita, and Buffy”
Read Buffy3 “The Wonder Woman Precedent: Female (Super)Heroism on Trial”
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3/21
Primary text approval
Buffy synthesis matrix
Homework for Tuesday:
Begin your research and generate a list of 10 potential sources. Use Norton “Evaluating
Sources” pages 400-403 in conjunction with class notes to determine credibility of
sources.
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3/22
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Read Norton “MLA Style” pages 428-476
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3/24
MLA lecture (in-text documentation and works cited page)
Homework for Friday:
Continue to gather sources. Begin reading ASAP!
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3/25
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Monday:
Read at least three approved articles and complete a synthesis matrix for those articles,
focusing on main ideas of individual sources and shared focal points. Remember that
each matrix should provide a summary/overview of the individual article! Print your
matrix in progress to submit for instructor review.
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3/28
Collect Synthesis Matrices for instructor review
In-class research/reading/matrices creation
Homework for Tuesday:
Continue to work on research/reading/matrix creation.
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3/29
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday’s MANDATORY CONFERENCES: Note that some of you
will have signed up for a mandatory conference on Thursday in lieu of class while others
will conference with me on Tuesday. Regardless of what you have chosen, the
VIRTUAL assignment is still required for Tuesday’s attendance credit. Also, this is your
time to ask questions, so please take some time to prepare for the conference. My
preparation will involve reviewing your Synthesis Matrix.
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3/31
MANDATORY CONFERENCES: NO TRADITIONAL CLASS MEETING
Please note that failure to attend your mandatory conference will result in a recorded
absence.
Homework for Friday:
Continue to read articles, working on the synthesis matrix. Remember, your goal is a
complete matrix that clearly shows you the relationships between the arguments made in
the articles.
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4/1
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Monday:
Continue to read articles, working on the synthesis matrix as you move through
individual sources.
Read Norton “Synthesizing Ideas” pages 404-407
Read TS/IS “As a Result” pages 105-120, “Ain’t So/Is Not” pages 121-128, and “But
Don’t Get Me Wrong” pages 129-138.
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4/4
Lecture on organizational patterns and sentence templates
Homework for Tuesday:
Begin drafting the Literature Review essay and complete at least two body paragraphs.
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4/5
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Provide PR feedback as instructed.
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4/7
NO TRADITIONAL CLASS MEETING: Virtual Assignment required for “attendance”
must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Friday:
Continue to work on drafting the Literature Review, researching as necessary.
Post two new body paragraphs
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4/8
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Monday:
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4/11
Discussion of INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION requirements, including thesis
Homework for Tuesday:
Draft INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION. Continue to work on drafting the
Literature Review.
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4/12
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
Homework for Thursday:
Revise Literature Review using peer feedback and self-assessment. Bring a hard copy of
the completed draft to class for final peer review and editing workshop.
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4/14
Peer Review
Editing Workshop
Homework for Friday:
Revising! Revising! Revising!
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4/15
OPTIONAL Conferences: No virtual assignment due today!
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4/17
Literature Review due via Moodle by 11:59pm EST
Homework for Monday:
Read Norton “Writing a Literacy Narrative” pages 21-37 and “Reflections” pages 180187.
Review all previous personal reflections written for this course.
UNIT FOUR: PERSONAL REFLECTION
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4/18
Reflection Narrative Assignment Sheet
Discussion of Exit Conference format
Sign-up for MANDATORY CONFERENCES begins
Sign-up for EXIT CONFERENCES begins
Homework for Tuesday:
Create a detailed outline of potential directions for the Reflection Narrative essay. I am
not looking for a formal outline; bullets with examples that might work as support are
perfectly OK.
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4/19
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
H
4/21
NO CLASSES: SPRING HOLIDAY
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4/22
NO CLASSES: SPRING HOLIDAY
Homework for Monday:
Continue to work on a first draft of your Reflection Narrative. Bring a hard copy of your
initial outline [Tuesday’s homework] and at least two fully developed paragraphs for peer
review.
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4/25
Discussion of PR guidelines
PR completed in class
In-class drafting/conferencing opportunity
Homework for Tuesday:
Continue drafting your Reflection Narrative. Complete at least two additional body
paragraphs.
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4/26
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
H
4/28
MANDATORY CONFERENCES: NO TRADITIONAL CLASS MEETING.
Please note that failure to attend your mandatory conference will result in a recorded
absence.
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4/29
Virtual Assignment required for “attendance” must be posted by 11:59am
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5/2
READING DAY – NO CLASSES, NO OFFICE HOURS
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5/3
READING DAY – NO CLASSES, NO OFFICE HOURS
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5/4
ENG 101-010: Reflection Narrative due
Exit conferences scheduled during regular exam period (8 – 11 am)
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5/5
ENG 101-020: Reflection Narrative due
Exit conferences scheduled during regular exam period (8 – 11 am)