Module 13: The Self-Edit Checklist
March 30, 2015
You received Module 13 in class on the peer review day. This is the last thing you should do before finalizing your essay: this module is about polish and finesse, and reviewing your assignment expectations to make sure you haven’t missed anything. If you’re handing your essay in in Week 14, you need to do […]
Module 12: Revising Your Own Work
March 23, 2015
Module 12 was distributed in class on the Peer Review day — it’s the blue handout your received in class. This module asks you to review your essay and the feedback you have received so far and to synthesize it — in short, to decide what you’re going to do with it. Before you get […]
Module 11: Research Essay Outlines
March 17, 2015
This week’s module is incredibly straightforward: I just want you to finish the exercise we started in class this week. If you missed class, come by office hours to pick up a copy of the handout and discuss what you missed. Over the next couple of days, finish outlining your essay, and then get ready […]
Week 11: Pre-Class Readings
March 11, 2015
I’d like you to go back and review some readings this week. You’ll notice I’m asking you to look back and reflect on issues of structure this week. First, if you didn’t get through last week’s pre-class readings, start there. Go back and think about Week 7′s readings on making claims. And finally, review your […]
Module 10: How to Follow a Style Guide
March 10, 2015
For today’s Module, you’re going to get familiar with using a style guide — in this case, MLA. It’s important to note, though, that this isn’t about memorizing a style guide. This is information you can always look up and never need to waste brain cells memorizing. But understanding what kinds of things a style […]
Module 9: Prepping the Annotated Bibliography
March 5, 2015
First, watch the lecture: Make sure you complete the freewriting exercise explained in the video above. This will be your submission for Module 9, so keep it somewhere safe. When you finish, invest some time in thinking about your upcoming research paper. What will your paper be — and why? What interests you about your original […]
Week 9: Pre-Class Readings
February 26, 2015
This week in class, we’re talking about structuring longer research papers and making good use of scholarship. First, I’d like you to take a minute to re-read “The Ill-Effects of the Five Paragraph Theme,” which you printed out some weeks back and also have a copy of attached to Quiz #2. In addition, read these […]
Module 8: Library Worksheet
February 26, 2015
This week, your Module 8 assignment is simply to finish up the worksheet you were assigned in your library session. It’s also a really good idea to get a headstart on finding the articles you intend to use for your annotated bibliography. This library worksheet is not to be handed in to the librarians; it’s […]
Module 7: Preparing an Essay for Submission
February 18, 2015
Complete this module after you finish writing but before you finalize Essay #2 for submission. You’ll need a printed-out copy of your paper (you will hand this in later as evidence that you’ve done this module). This Module is about preparing an essay for submission. This is a chance to take some time over the details […]
Week 7: Pre-Class Readings
February 5, 2015
Week 7 is all about making claims and supporting arguments. This is useful information to have in the lead-up to Essay #2, so be sure to read this information carefully! Please familiarize yourself with the following preparatory material before class next week: Work your way through this slide show that explains how to use reason and evidence […]