Thursday, Oct. 2
We discussed plagiarism; the instructor used a Powerpoint that took students through what it is, why it's important to document correctly, and the two styles (APA and MLA). In addition, the instructor showed when and how to paraphrase, summarize, and quote, either directly or indirectly. She also showed how to do internal text citations.
After the plagiarism discussion we checked in student notebooks and Langan chapters.
There will be no class on Oct. 7. Meet in the computer lab for class on Oct. 9 where students will take a "person consistency" test and either do corrections to their narrative or begin a draft of their division/analysis paper. Please note: if you are planning on doing the latter, you will need to have your research with you.
Also see assignments from Tuesday's class.
Tuesday, Sept. 30:
The instructor went over how to write with example. She talked about extended and multiple examples and how to place the strongest examples in writing, arranging examples for a speech, or even for a cover letter inquiring about a job.
Next the students did peer readings of each other's work. Students marked:
E for example
Underlined transitions
Specified "extended" or "multiple" examples
Corrected English errors
In addition, each student was to think up a title for the essay that was read.
The instructor handed out the division/analysis exercise so students could begin thinking about next week's paper.
For next class: Do chapters 4-8 in Langan before Sunday, October 5th.
Work on your class notebook because you will receive points for it on Oct. 2, next class (3 points).
Revise your one-page example paper and put it in your notebook for the instructor to review in class on October 9th while you are doing the person exam at the computer lab.
If you have time, start filling out the Division/Analysis exercise by going to the candidates' web sites.
