WRITING
122 *Tentative* Course Plan - Fall 2010
English Composition II
WR 122 - CRN #
40218 - 4 credits
Tues. & Thurs. 10:15 - 11:55 am,
Library Rm. 1
Room changed to PIONEER Rm.
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Unit 1: Course Introduction & Formal Academic Summary
WK #1 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED |
Tues. 9/21 |
IN-CLASS: Take
roll, deal with Wait List, & introduce WR 122: --Discuss REVISED AAOT Writing Requirements (effective Fall 2010) & FAQ's (online): http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/REVAAOT_WR121_WR122.htm --Distribute & discuss WR 122 Syllabus & Course Information (handout) http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/syllabusF10.htm NOTE: Syllabus section "Writing 122 *Planned* Course Assignments, Grading, Late/Make-Up Policies" is still Under Construction. --Discuss COCC Computing Information & Online Resources for Students (online): http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/ComputingF10.htm --Distribute & discuss WR 122 *Tentative* Course Plan (handout: pp. 1-2) http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/courseplanF10.htm NOTE: Course Plan for Weeks 2-11 is still Under Construction. --Assign WR 122 Student Entry Survey - Week #1, Fall 2010 (handout) http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/surveyentry.htm --Assign textbook survey and reading: Crusius and Channell Ch. 1 "Understanding Argument," pp. 3-19 --Assign the following argument essays (topic choices for Formal Academic Summary) in Crusius and Channell: (a) Amber Young, "Capital Punishment: Society's Self-Defense" (pp. 55-58) (b) Julie Ross, "Why Residential Construction Needs to Get a Conscience" (pp. 142-151) (c) Justin Spidel, "Who Should Have the Right to Marry?" (pp. 243-246) (d) Elizabeth Baxley, "Be a Parent, Not a Friend" (pp. 281-284) (e) Angi Grellhesl, "Mediating the Speech Code Controversy" (pp. 319-321) |
Thur. 9/23 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) DUE: WR 122 Student Entry Survey - Week #1, Fall 2010 (2) Read Day #1 handouts and online web sources (see Tues., 9/21) & come to class prepared to ask any questions you may have about this course (so far) (3) Survey textbook, Read Crusius and Channell Ch. 1 "Understanding Argument," pp. 3-19; and always bring our textbook to class. (4) Start reading the following argument essays in Crusius and Channell: (a) Amber Young, "Capital Punishment: Society's Self-Defense" (pp. 55-58) (b) Julie Ross, "Why Residential Construction Needs to Get a Conscience" (pp. 142-151) (c) Justin Spidel, "Who Should Have the Right to Marry?" (pp. 243-246) (d) Elizabeth Baxley, "Be a Parent, Not a Friend" (pp. 281-284) (e) Angi Grellhesl, "Mediating the Speech Code Controversy" (pp. 319-321) |
IN-CLASS:
Take
roll, deal with Wait List, & continue WR 122 course
introduction: --Discuss student questions regarding this course, Day 1 handouts and online web sources --Collect completed WR 122 Student Entry Survey - Week #1, Fall 2010 - to be scored (NOTE: there are no "right" or "wrong" answers; if you complete the survey, you get all 10 points) --Discuss Crusius and Channell textbook survey and assigned Ch. 1 reading. --Discuss writing genres and adjusting to their differences; introduce genre conventions of the Formal Academic Summary: distribute/discuss Cora's Example Formal Academic Summary of Carl Rogers' essay (handout) --Assign and discuss Formal Academic Summary: --Formal Academic Summary Directions (handout), including MLA-style bibliographical entries for all Formal Academic Summary topic choices --Formal Academic Summary Evaluation Checklist (handout) |
Week #1 -
FYI:
(1) Fri. 9/24/10: Last Day to Add a New Class |
Finish Unit 1 & Begin Unit 2: Argument Analysis and Evaluation
WK #2 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED |
Tues. 9/28 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) Read all five of the argument essay topic choices for Formal Academic Summary (2) DUE: Preliminary Draft of Formal Academic Summary (2 readable paper copies) (3) Review and Bring to class relevant WR 122 handouts, our textbook, & any questions you may have about Formal Academic Summary assignment. (4) Read Crusius and Channell Ch. 2 "Reading an Argument," pp. 21-37. |
IN-CLASS:
--Cora will discuss scoring of
WR 122 Student
Entry Survey
& accessing
"View Grades" in our Blackboard course. --In-Class Writer's Workshop #1: Read & complete Peer Reviews (handout forms) on at least 2 other students' Preliminary Drafts of Formal Academic Summary; to be returned to student authors for discussion & completion of Follow-Up Author Comments (on Peer Reviews) --Discuss Ch. 2 (and review Ch. 1) |
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Thur. 9/30 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) DUE: Final Draft of Formal Academic Summary (one word-processed correctly formatted & double-spaced paper copy required) - to be graded (2) ATTACH: Preliminary Drafts of Formal Academic Summary and Writer's Workshop #1 Peer Reviews with Follow-Up Author Comments (from Tues. 9/28) - to be scored (3) Read Crusius and Channell Ch. 3 "Analyzing Arguments: A Simplified Toulmin Method," pp. 45-59. |
IN-CLASS:
--Exchange readings of Final Draft of Formal Academic Summary --Collect Final Draft of Formal Academic Summary for grading, and Attachments: Preliminary Drafts of Formal Academic Summary and Writer's Workshop #1 Peer Reviews with Follow-Up Author's Comments for scoring --Discuss Ch. 3, review Chs. 1 & 2, and methods/criteria for analyzing & evaluating arguments --Assign Argument Analysis Exercise #1 (handout) |
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Week #2 - FYI: Fri.,
10/1/10, 5:00 pm: Fall 2010 Tuition due |
Continue Unit 2: Argument Analysis and Evaluation
WK #3 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED Revised |
Week #3 - FYI: Mon., 10/4/10: Begin Late fees for Late tuition payment & Late registration |
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Tues. 10/5 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) Due: Argument Analysis Exercise #1 (2) Read Crusius and Channell Ch. 9 "Motivating Action: Arguing to Persuade," pp. 247-272; and review Chs. 1, 2, & 3. |
IN-CLASS:
--Review Crusius and Channell Chs. 1, 2, 3 & 9 (and and methods/criteria for analyzing & evaluating arguments --Discuss (small group and class) & then collect Argument Analysis Exercise #1 for scoring --Assign Unit 2 Take-Home Quiz (on Chs. 1, 2, 3, & 9) - paper handout also available in Bb --Assign & preview readings: Example Student Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay (available in Blackboard only) and Appendix B "Fallacies--and Critical Thinking," pp. 342-357. |
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Thur. 10/7 Revised & Updated |
Cora was sick and class
was canceled on 10/7/10. However, Cora sent WR 122
students an email and posted an Announcement in our Bb Course
regarding assignments for Tues., 10/12/10, and update on Cora's
grading progress. ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) DUE: Unit 2 Take-Home Quiz (2) Read Example Student Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay (provided in Blackboard) (3) Read Crusius and Channell Appendix B "Fallacies--and Critical Thinking," pp. 342-357 |
IN-CLASS:
--Distribute & Assign Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay Directions (handout) --Updated Review Approved Argument Topic Choices (listed in MLA Style Works Cited format) for Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay (online only): http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/TopicChoicesMLAstyle.htm --Discuss Example Student Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay (available in Blackboard only)---Assign essay prep: Argument Analysis Exercise #2 (handout) Some in-class time at end of class will be made for impromptu conferences with Cora regarding graded Formal Academic Summaries & allowed revisions. |
Continue Unit 2: Argument Analysis and Evaluation
WK #4 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED Revised |
Mon. 10/11 |
NON-TEACHING DAY: No classes or
instructor office hours |
Tues. 10/12 Revised
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE -
Revised (per email and Bb Announcement, 10/7/10): Rev. (2) Read Example Student Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay (provided in Blackboard) Rev. (3) Read Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay Directions (handout) http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/ArgumentAnalysisEvaluationDir.htm Rev. (4) Review and Choose an argument for Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay from Approved Argument Topic Choices (available online only): http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/TopicChoicesMLAstyle.htm |
IN-CLASS: -REV:
Cora returned & discussed graded Formal Academic Summary,
Revision option, & reminded students to check "View
Grades" in Blackboard. --Discuss Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay Directions (handout) http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/ArgumentAnalysisEvaluationDir.htm --Review Approved Argument Topic Choices (listed in MLA Style Works Cited format) for Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay (online only): http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/TopicChoicesMLAstyle.htm --Review Example Student Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay (available only in Blackboard) --Some in-class time was made for impromptu conferences with Cora to discuss graded Formal Academic Summary, revision option, individual student questions re: Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay directions and topics, etc.
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Thurs. 10/14 Revised |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) Continue working on your Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay DUE: In-Text Citation & Works Cited Documentation Exercise #1 |
IN-CLASS: Cora
returned scored Unit 2 Take-Home Quiz &
reminded students to check "View Grades" in Blackboard.
Cora plans to return & discuss scoring of Argument Analysis Exercise #2, --Distribute & discuss MLA Style In-Text Citation Practices (paper handout, also available in our Bb course under MLA Style content area) --Some in-class time was made for impromptu conferences with Cora on student questions regarding Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay assignment. |
Finish Unit 2 & Begin Unit 3: Research Skills & Avoiding Plagiarism
WK #5 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED Revised |
Tues. 10/19 Revised |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) DUE: Preliminary Draft of Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay (2 readable paper copies required) (2) Review and Bring to class relevant WR 122 handouts, our textbook, & any questions you may (still) have about Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay assignment. |
IN-CLASS:
--Distribute Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay Evaluation Checklist (handout). --In-Class Writer's Workshop #2: Read & complete Peer Reviews (handout forms, also available in Bb) on at least 2 other students' Preliminary Drafts of Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay; to be returned to student authors for discussion & Follow-Up Author Comments (on Peer Reviews) --Some in-class time will be made for impromptu conferences with Cora to discuss students' questions regarding Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay assignment. |
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Thur. 10/21 Revised |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) DUE: Final Draft of Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay (one word-processed correctly formatted & double-spaced paper copy required) - to be graded (2) ATTACH: Preliminary Drafts of Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay and Writer's Workshop #2 Peer Reviews with Follow-Up Author Comments (from Tues. 10/19) - to be scored (3) Explore the COCC Barber Library home page/web |
IN-CLASS:
-Exchange readings of Final Draft of Argument Analysis-Evaluation Essay --Collect Final Draft of Argument Analysis- Evaluation Essay for grading, and Attachments: Preliminary Drafts and Writer's Workshop #2 Peer Reviews with Follow-Up Author's Comments for scoring --Distribute & discuss Information Literacy (handout); Preview Ch. 5 (pp. 93-130), Research-Based Argument Essay assignment, discuss exploratory research and informational search skills --Assign Library Databases & WWWeb Research-Evaluation Exercise (handout) & discuss MLA-style Works Cited (handout) models for database and WWWeb sources. --Distribute What Is Plagiarism? (handout) and preview Ch. 6 "Ethical Writing and Plagiarism" |
Unit 3: Research Skills & Avoiding Plagiarism, cont'd
WK #6 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED Revised |
Week #6 -
FYI:
Mon. 10/25/10:
Midterm Grade Reports due from all COCC instructors |
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Tues. 10/26 Revised |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) DUE: Library Databases & WWWeb Research-Evaluation Exercise (1 readable copy) (2) Read "What Is Plagiarism?" (handout) & Ch. 6 "Ethical Writing and Plagiarism" (pp. (3) Read Ch. 5 "Writing Research-Based Arguments" pp. 93-130, and bring your textbook to class |
IN-CLASS:
--Discuss Library Databases & WWWeb Research-Evaluation Exercises: Correct MLA Style Works Cited for databases & WWWeb sources, & complete Evaluation section in class; then collect for scoring OR (Revised) submit edited/completed Exercises on Thurs., 10/28 - Discuss Avoiding Plagiarism: Ch. 6 and "What Is Plagiarism?" (handout) and assign Take-Home Plagiarism Quiz. Recommend related resources linked in our Bb course under "Avoiding Plagiarism" : -Read/Review Academic Dishonesty (COCC Student Rights and Responsibilities) URL: http://studentlife.cocc.edu/Policies/Rights+and+Responsibilities/default.aspx --Do Self-Test - Recognizing and Avoiding Plagiarism: Exercises (Cornell Univ.) URL: http://plagiarism.arts.cornell.edu/tutorial/exercises.cfm |
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Thur. 10/28 Revised |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) DUE: Take-Home Plagiarism Quiz (to be self-corrected in class, then collected) (2) Review/Skim Chs. 8, 9, & 10 (different Aims/types of Arguments) (3) Begin topic selection & exploratory research --Revised (4) Collect rest of Library Databases & WWWeb Research-Evaluation Exercises (if not turned in on Tues., 10/26) |
IN-CLASS:
- --Go over & self-correct Take-Home Plagiarism Quiz in class, then collect for scoring --Assign Research-Based Argument Essay - Directions (handout) & discuss different types of Argument essays (convincing, persuading, mediating, problem-solution, etc.) --Review Example Student Argument Essay in Ch. 5 (pp. 142-151) by Julie Ross --Assign Topic Proposal and Annotated Bibliography - Directions (handout) - and see example Annotated Bibliography in Ch. 7 (Crusius and Channell 207-208) --Assign Search Strategy Inventory - Directions (paper handout & available in Blackboard) --Revised Continue discussion of library and information Search Strategies and Sources, Hovekamp's resources and Campus Library > Research Tools <http://campuslibrary.cocc.edu/Research+Tools/default.aspx> --Revised: Class discussed and agreed upon a tentative Course Plan of major Assignment deadlines for Weeks 7 - Finals Week. |
Finish Unit 3; Begin Unit 4: Research Project & Research-Based
Argument Essay
Class
discussed (in class on Thurs., 10/28/10) and agreed upon the following
tentative Course Plan of Assignment deadlines for Weeks 7 - Finals Week.
WK #7 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED Revised |
Tues. 11/2 Revised |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) Review/Bring relevant handouts and any questions you have (so far) about assignments (2) Review Example Topic Proposal & Annotated Bibliography (available in Bb) (3) Continue topic selection and exploratory research Rev: (4) Recommended: BRING to class your Search Strategies Inventory (so far) |
IN-CLASS:
Revised:
Cora plans to return & discuss graded Argument
Analysis-Evaluation Essay & scored Attachments, discuss Revision
option, & remind students to check "View Grades" in Blackboard &
to discuss any questions/concerns re: current course grades with
Cora --Continue discussion of Research Project assignments and students' questions. |
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Thurs. 11/4 Revised |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE (1) DUE: Preliminary Draft of Topic Proposal & Annotated Bibliography (1 readable paper copy) - to be workshopped & edited in class - --PLUS ONE paper or E-copy for Cora (2) DUE: Preliminary Draft of Search Strategies Inventory (1 readable paper copy) - to be workshopped and edited in class. --PLUS ONE paper or E-copy for Cora (3) BRING to class one or more full-text/s of source/s addressed in your Annotated Bibliography, and handouts on MLA-Style Works Cited (Documentation of different types of sources) & MLA-style In-Text Citation Practices --Revised: Some in-class time will be made for |
IN-CLASS:
--In-Class Writer's Workshop #3: (review Preliminary Drafts of Topic Proposals & Annotated Bibliographies, and of Search Strategies Inventories) --Don't forget to provide Cora with paper copies and/or send her electronic copies of your preliminary drafts of Topic Proposal & Annotated Bibliography and Search Strategies Inventory TODAY! |
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Week #7 -
FYI:
Fri. 11/5/10: Last Day to Drop full-term classes with NO grade |
Unit 4: Research Project (prep. for Research-Based Argument Essay), cont'd
WK #8 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED |
Week #8 -
FYI:
Mon. 11/8/10:
Begin Instructor's approval required to Withdraw
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Tues. 11/9 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) * DUE: Final Draft of Topic Proposal and Annotated Bibliography * (2) * DUE: Final Draft of Search Strategies Inventory * (3) DUE: ATTACHMENTS: Preliminary Drafts and Peer Reviews (from Workshop #3) (4) Bring Source/s and your textbook |
IN-CLASS:
Cora will return & discuss her critiques of copies of
students' Preliminary Drafts of Topic Proposals, Annotated
Bibliographies, and Search Strategies Inventories (IF
submitted to Cora on Thurs., 11/4/10). --Continue discussion of Research Project assignments and students' questions. --Discuss Planning and Drafting Research-Based Argument Essay: --RECOMMEND Example Student Outline/Plan (handout and in Blackboard) --Assign & do in class: In-Text Citation Exercise #1 *Final Drafts and ATTACHMENTS may be submitted to Cora's Humanities Dept. Mailbox, MODOC 226, on or before FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 10:00 AM. |
Thurs. 11/11/10: Veteran's Day Holiday: NO Classes & College is Closed |
Fri., 11/12 by 10:00 AM: *Final Drafts and ATTACHMENTS may be submitted to Cora's Humanities Dept. Mailbox, MODOC 226, on or before FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 10:00 AM. |
Unit 4: Research Project, cont'd
WK #9 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED |
Tues. 11/16 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) TBA |
IN-CLASS: Cora will return and discuss graded Topic Proposal, Annotated Bibliography, Search Strategies Inventory, and discuss Revision Option. | |
Thurs. 11/18 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) DUE: Preliminary Draft of Research-Based Argument Essay (2) RECOMMENDED: Detailed Outline/Plan |
IN-CLASS:
--In-Class Writer's Workshop #4: (review Preliminary Drafts of Research-Based Argument Essay) |
Week #9 -
FYI:
Fri. 11/19/10 & Sat. 11/20/10: |
Unit 4, cont'd
WK #10 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED |
Tues. 11/23 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) DUE: Final Draft of Research-Based Argument Essay - Paper Version (2) DUE: E Version of Final Draft of Research-Based Argument Essay (send to Cora via email and Cora will submit to Turnitin) (3) DUE: ATTACHMENTS: Preliminary Drafts and Peer Reviews |
IN-CLASS:
TBA |
Thurs. 11/25/10 & Fri. 11/26/10:
Thanksgivings Holiday |
Under Construction/Being Revised for Fall 2010
WK #11 | ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED |
Tues. 11/30 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) TBA |
IN-CLASS:
TBA Cora plans to return and discuss graded Research-Based Argument Essays, scored Attachments, and discuss Revision Option. |
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Week #11 -
FYI:
Wed. 12/1/10, 5 pm:
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Thurs. 12/2 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (1) TBA |
IN-CLASS:
Assign Exit Survey and Course Reflections (handout) |
Under Construction/Being Revised for Fall 2010
FINALS WEEK (Dec. 6-10, 2010)
See also
Fall 2010 Final Exam Schedule:
http://current.cocc.edu/UserData/Documents/current/FinalExamSchedule.pdf
COCC
2010-11 Academic Calendar: Important Dates:
http://new.cocc.edu/Degrees_Classes/CalendarRef/default.aspx
WR 122 (CRN 40218) Scheduled Final |
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Dec. 7, 2010 Tues. 10:15 am PIO 111 |
ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) DUE: Optional Revision of Research-Based Argument Essay with Required ATTACHMENTS (2) Exit Survey and Course Reflections |
IN-CLASS: Exit Survey and Course Reflections (handout) |
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Fall 2010 Term Final Course Grades: Tues.,
Dec. 14, 2010:
Fall 2010 Final Course Grades due from all COCC instructors
(and it is very likely that Cora will not finish grading until
this deadline).
NOTE WELL: Cora will be on
approved COCC Sabbatical Leave in Winter 2011, |
COCC
Snow Closure Policy:
http://employees.cocc.edu/Policies/Snow+Closure/default.aspx
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