Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Assignments for Week of Sept. 22

Assignment Sheet for Week of Monday, Sept. 22, 2014
Writing 101, MWF
“Catch-up” Assignment for ENG 101
Using the “writing suggestion” at the conclusion of the Samuels “Breaking Down Borders” essay on pp. 342-43 of Common Culture, 5th edition, and p. 322, 7th edition. One page, double-spaced, 12 pt type. Post at turnitin.
Due date:  Fri., Sept. 19
 Definition essay using Julia Brady's "I Want a Wife" as the model
Due date:  Fri., Sept. 26
Commas:  do the comma exercises at writershelp.com for what the previous week’s reading covered (“Quick Help:  Commas” through “Commas to Prevent Confusion.”)  Post a Word document with your scores at turnitin.com
Due date:  Fri., Sept. 26
Writing 101, Sat.
Same as 101-MWF, except due date is Sat., Sept. 27
Assignment for Business Communication 122                                                        
  1. Open an account for yourself at turnitin.com. You will need these numbers:
Class ID:  8678634                     Password:  Technical
  1.  Post your assignment.
Use Microsoft Word or save as a text file in the program of your choice.
Write an e-mail to your employer (real or imaginary) to point out a minor problem at your place of work, such as a scheduling mix-up, inadequate lighting, the need for more storage shelves or files, your inability to perform an assigned task, or an error in your paycheck. Be brief and to the point.
Due date:  Wed., Sept. 24
Write a sales e-mail. The subject line and opening paragraph must include a benefit. You must also include a picture of the product. In the last paragraph, ask for the sale.
Due date:  Friday, Sept. 26
Commas:  do the comma exercises at writershelp.com for what the previous week’s reading covered (“Quick Help:  Commas” through “Commas to Prevent Confusion.”)  Post a Word document with your scores at turnitin.com
Due date:  Fri., Sept. 26
Assignment for Communication Dynamics, 128
Read Ch. 3 “Perceiving Others,” and do the accompanying workbook Chapter 3.

for Oct. 25, 101
Using the “writing suggestion” at the conclusion of Sanneh’s “WORD:  Jay-Z’s ‘Decoded’ and the Language of Hip-Hop,” conduct primary source research using surveymonkey.com. Construct 3-7 questions and get as many responses as you can by using e-mail, Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You may also use hard copy questionnaires.