Wednesday:
The instructor showed students papers that had been turned in by another writing 102 class. She pointed out mistakes that were made and told students how to phrase the points in the affirmative.
Next the instructor put a model MLA paper up on the overhead document cam. We went through all of it except for the Works Cited, which we will do at the next class.
Next class: Langan and bring two new sources for the research paper. There will be points given for the two sources.
Also at the next class will be an assignment due next week. It will be to set up the files for both the research paper and the Works Cited. Students will receive copies of the models shown on the document cam with this assignment sheet.
Monday:
We decided on deadline dates for the main points of the body of the research paper and a final date for turning in the paper. The dates are as follows:
Point 1 April 13, instructor returns by following Friday
Point 2 April 20, instructor returns by following Friday
Point 3 April 27, instructor returns by following Wednesday
The final paper will be due on May 13. The paper will be returned during final exam time on May 18th. The instructor warned students that there will be a followup on the the work done on the paper at that time. Do not schedule other activities during that week, as attendance to pick up the paper is mandatory.
Next we checked the Langan chapters. Many students still do not have the book, but we checked in seven students' chapters. Students who can provide their receipt can still catch up and get 100% of the points for doing the chapters. Students who just didn't do the chapter can still get 80% credit by showing the instructor their work. The instructor asked students not to do it all at once because it is not conducive to learning the material.
The instructor will see if a book can be put on reserve at the library.
Next we started working on the section of the class known as "critical thinking." The instructor handed out a worksheet that we read in class. The instructor explained at each stage of the worksheet and gave examples of what can happen if students access sources that are not credible (universal healthcare example).
Next class:
Chapter 8 in Langan (you should have had 6 and 7 done for today)
Continue researching and annotating the research. Please note that in the upcoming week or so, the instructor will ask for a print out of the Works Cited.
At our next class we will do an interactive CD and the instructor will begin showing credible sources for research.
