There was some confusion over the classroom, but eventually we all ended up in a multimedia room, #514. First students did a writing sample. The writing sample was on a question the student has that has never been satisfactorily answered.
Next we went over the syllabus. Students were shown where the online version was (see link at left) and hard copies were also distributed. We read through the syllabus. While reading through the syllabus, the instructor showed the books.
We read through the process of writing the research paper on the schedule of activities and assignments (pp. 8-9 of the syllabus). We also covered the drama and poetry parts of the class.
The instructor gave students the assignments, which are detailed at the end of this entry.
We constructed an email list and each student entered their email address on the list.
To do for next class:
Order books and print off order form if ordered online
Chapters 1 & 2 in both Lester and Langan (Langan's first three chapters are online)
MLA section of Hacker--look through, page by page, and know where to find categories
Bookmark the instructor's blog and set up contact information in your cellphone and computer
Choose a research paper topic from the writing sample or link at left. Students may choose another topic not in the writing sample or topics list but they must first get the approval of the instructor.
