ENG 131. 01-07-14Fall 2009Course OutlineWRITING EXPERIENCEInstructor: L. Sue StindtWKDAYDATEREAD for CLASSTOPIC IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENT or ACTIVITY and ESSAY DUE DATESHomework and Help1 M8/24 Introductions; Syllabus; Orientation Introductory Letter -- "Dear Sue" W8/26Ch 1, 2 & 3 Process & pre-writing; Audience & purpose; Invention; Symbols and representation; Connecting topic to self--making meaningENG 131 Intro PP; Brainstorming (symbols), Clustering, Freewriting; Invention exercises2 M8/31Ch. 9 & Rev. Ch. 2 pp. 24-5Finding meaning; "My Dropout Boyfriend Kept Dropping In" p. 96-99; Why story?; Qualities and form of a good story; Personal narrative/reflection Group worksheet; Finding Meaning PP Finding Meaning PPW9/2Ch 10Voice and tone; Commit to topicVoice lesson--group & Individual; Associating symbols and representative objects; Paragraphs about topicM9/73 W9/9Sample essays JetNetBringing narratives/reflections to life with sensory details, images, thoughts and sounds; The Lead Snapshots, thoughtshots, soundbytes; Writing or revising the lead M9/14Essay #1 Personal Reflection Essay Workshop; Revision and editing--discussion PERSONAL REFLECTION ESSAY #1 DUE for class; Structure PP; Self review session and peer review; ESSAY #1 DUE4 W9/16Ch 4 Writing about people, places & objects (observations); Searching for a subjectSearching for a subject PPM9/21Ch 11 Writing descritpion using sensory details, images and metaphorsPractice writing descriptively from observation and memory; comparing methods5 W9/23Sample essays on Jet NetUsing anecdotes to describe; Managing time in narratives and observationsPractice writing anecdotes and using techniques to manage timeSum. Quote, Paraphr. PPM9/28Writing and using dialogue; The leadPractice writing dialogue; Writing the lead Revisions & edits ESSAY #1 due6 W9/30Essay #2 Observation Essay -- Workshop INTRO: The field research essay--Essay #3--choosing a topicOBSERVATION ESSAY #2 DUE Peer review session Eval Sources PPM10/5Ch 12 pp. 190-200 & Sample essays on JetNet Gathering information; Interviewing; Organizing information; Reporting objectively and effectively; The informative thesis; Commit to topicSmoking interview and article; Topic worksheet (with focus on thesis statement)7 W10/7Ch. 18 & 22Conveying accurate information; Field research/original research: interviewing, observing, analyzingDrawing for accuracy; Practice artifact analysis; Review field research methods and decide on sourcesM10/12Ch. 19Web Search, source criteria, and works cited page; summarizing and paraphrasing; Avoiding plagiarism Research and works cited page; Practice summarizing and paraphrasing Citing Sources PP8 W10/14Ch. 24Reading and analyzing informative writing; Read "Identity Theft" p. 660-667; Review of formal source introduction, parenthetical and works cited page citationsGroup worksheet; Practice introducing and citing sources Revisions & edits ESSAY #2 due M10/19Ch. 23Writing the Lead; Keeping "I" in Your ResearchPractice switching between first and third person; Obj. Pt. of View PP9 W10/21Essay #3 Informative Writing -- WorkshopINFORMATIVE/RESEARCH ESSAY #3 DUE; Peer review session M10/26Ch . 15 & 16Components of an argument; Presenting the issue--multiple points of viewDebate; Search for topic10 W10/28Analyzing an argument; Choosing a topic: Read "Speech Doesn't Have to Be Pretty to Be Protected" pp. 526-531Group exercise; Commit to topicM11/2Rev. Ch. 19, 20, 24Searching for and using sources in peruasive writingResearch and works cited page Revisions & edits ESSAY #3 due11 W11/4Review of structure, lead, weaving in sources and personal experience, citing sources; Simple formula Writing the lead and using the formula; Time to writeLabor Day -- No ClassesCourse Outline subject to change. Changes posted on JetNet.ENG 131. 01-07-14Fall 2009Course OutlineWRITING EXPERIENCEInstructor: L. Sue StindtM11/9Essay #4 Persuasive Essay -- Workshop PERSUASIVE ESSAY #4 DUE Peer review session 12 W11/11Ch. 5 & 6Audience/Purpose Statements/Covers/Images Create Audience/Purpose Statements Covers/Images M11/16Ch. 13 Analyzing and making meaning of art; The art and creation (key players) of film Review of the reviews 13 W11/18View film View FilmM11/23Analyzing the film; Examining sources Group worksheet to prepare for writing film review14 W11/25M11/30Lead and structure film analysisWriting film analysis Revisions essay #4 DUEW12/2Peer workshopEssay #5 Film Analysis DUE 15M12/7Final revisions & edits of portfolio; Self and course evaluationRevisions & edits; Self and Course Evaluation W12/916 M12/14Self & course evaluation dueW12/16 PORTFOLIO DUE Notes About Reading Assignments: You are expected to read the text on your own. Complete assigned readings before coming to class. There are good sample essays in your text for each type of essay we will write. Please read these models and the student samples posted on JetNet. Bring your book to class each day. Sometimes we will use it for assignments, and it is a good reference book for source citation.Notes About The Writing Fellows and The Center for Student Success: Peer writing tutors are available by appointment and on a drop-in basis through the CSS and the Writing Fellows Program. These services are free to all JCC students. Final class day -- Pick up portfolios and course gradeNotes About Homework Assignments: Some online homework hours will be required. Links to these assignments will be posted on the course JetNet site. To receive full credit for homework, it must be thoroughly completed according to specific instructions by the due date. The writing activities may be typed or handwritten, but should be legible and organized. Notes About Essay Due Dates: Essay due dates are firm and important. Come to class with a hard copy of your essay and sources (if applicable) in hand and make sure that you have an electronic copy of the most current draft
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