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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

EOF Class #10: July 17, 2012

Class: Questions on writing/assignments & modules
Finish Reading Notes & Activity (for real this time) (1h)
Rhetoric Intro and Discussion (20)
"This I Believe..." Readings


Module Assignment: For each element, please place a smiley face : ) or an unhappy face : ( ...depending on the quality (or even the existence) of each element.
1. Has the writer created a divisive introduction? Is it effective? If not, how can the writer change it?
2. Is there a discernible thesis? Is it implicit or explicit? Either way, is it effective?
3. Does the paper contain credible research? Are sources CITED and ATTRIBUTED? Is the works cited page in proper format?
4. Does the paper CONNECT the research to the thesis? In order words, does the paper not only provide EVIDENCE from research, but also use that research to SUPPORT the thesis?
5. Check mechanics by doing a backwards peer edit of sentences.
Assignments:
1. Reading Notes Test in module on Thursday, July 19th
2. Essay #2 & Essay #4 rewrites due by class on Thursday
3. Twitter comments due by class tomorrow






2 comments:

  1. HeyProf. Costal. Would it be possible if the date for essays could be extended? We only had an hour to finish them.

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  2. nvm Professor I misunderstood the assignment.

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