For today's post, please write a short (1 paragraph) reflection about what your experience has been so far with using a blog in English 150.
What I am interested in is how the blog has facilitated your learning and/or your writing. Here are a few questions that may help you as you write your reflection (you may focus on just one, on several, or write about something related): What has been your overall experience with the blog? What have been your favorite blogs posts? What have been your least favorite blogs posts? Have certain types of posts really helped you with your writing? Has the discussion through blog comments helped your learning? Do you feel like you've participated in true discourse with your peers? To you, what are the advantages and disadvantages of a blog over traditional assignments of the same size? Does the fact that all of your peers are going to read what you write change how/what you write? Give specific examples if it fits with your reflection.
Types of comments that will be useful: Build off of what your peer has said--if they wrote about a different aspect of the blog than you, then comment about that aspect as well. If you disagree with something they said, feel free to share. Or if something in their blog post really resonates with you, share why you agree and give a personal example.
Number of comments: 2
Number of comment responses (to anyone's comments on anyone's posts): 2
Label to put on post: blog reflection
Monday, August 3, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Partial Issues Paper Draft: for Wed, July 29th
Write at least 3-4 pages (double spaced) of your issues paper draft in Word or another word processing program. Now post these as a blog post.
Label to put on post: issues paper
Required Comments: You will be given time in class to write comments.
Label to put on post: issues paper
Required Comments: You will be given time in class to write comments.
Monday, July 20, 2009
My Research Topic: for Wed., July 22
Step 1: Explain your research topic. What is your topic? How are you narrowing it? What are the major issues in this topic? What makes your argument kairotic?
Step 2: What are two or three types of arguments (for example, stases or topics of invention) that you could make about your topic? Why do you think these types of arguments would be useful or important to your topic?
Label to put on post: issues paper
Comments required on the posts of others: 2
Response comments required: 1
Step 2: What are two or three types of arguments (for example, stases or topics of invention) that you could make about your topic? Why do you think these types of arguments would be useful or important to your topic?
Label to put on post: issues paper
Comments required on the posts of others: 2
Response comments required: 1
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Writing to an Audience: in class on July 15, 2009
Hopefully you have taken steps to "publish" or share your opinion editorial, in whatever manner you choose. Make it meaningful--to people that may be affected by reading it. If you have not published it yet, do so now.
Write a paragraph about the experience of publishing or sharing your opinion editorial. Were you happy with what you had to share? How did people react to it? How does the act of publishing or sharing your writing with an actual audience change the act of writing or how you think about writing?
Label to put on post: publishing
Required number of comments: 2
Required number of comment responses: 2 (These responses may be to comments on your own post or to comments on someone else's post.)
Write a paragraph about the experience of publishing or sharing your opinion editorial. Were you happy with what you had to share? How did people react to it? How does the act of publishing or sharing your writing with an actual audience change the act of writing or how you think about writing?
Label to put on post: publishing
Required number of comments: 2
Required number of comment responses: 2 (These responses may be to comments on your own post or to comments on someone else's post.)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Partial Rhetorical Analysis Draft: for Monday, July 13th
Post the first four to five paragraphs of your rhetorical analysis for this blog post. (If you've written more than that, feel free to include them.)
The first paragraph should be an introduction that hooks us and has an argument about the overall rhetorical effect of the article on its intended audience.
Then include the first three to four body paragraphs of your rhetorical analysis.
Comments and comment responses: do none over the weekend. You'll be given specific instructions for these in class and will have time to work on them in class.
Label to put on post: rhetorical analysis
The first paragraph should be an introduction that hooks us and has an argument about the overall rhetorical effect of the article on its intended audience.
Then include the first three to four body paragraphs of your rhetorical analysis.
Comments and comment responses: do none over the weekend. You'll be given specific instructions for these in class and will have time to work on them in class.
Label to put on post: rhetorical analysis
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Starting to Analyze: for Friday, July 10th
After reading Writing and Rhetoric chapter 5, find three of the tools mentioned in the chapter (for example, allusion) that are used in the article for your rhetorical analysis.
In your blog give the title of the article you are writing on. Then for each of the three tools you found being used, label the tool, give an example of the tool, and write a sentence or two on how this particular tool works in the article.
Required comments: 2
Comment responses: 1
If possible, I recommend that you do the comments and comment responses on people writing on the same article.
Label to put on post: rhetorical analysis
In your blog give the title of the article you are writing on. Then for each of the three tools you found being used, label the tool, give an example of the tool, and write a sentence or two on how this particular tool works in the article.
Required comments: 2
Comment responses: 1
If possible, I recommend that you do the comments and comment responses on people writing on the same article.
Label to put on post: rhetorical analysis
Monday, July 6, 2009
Audience Analysis: for Wednesday, July 8
1. Read either G 6-B or 7-D.
2. Research something about the audience or something about the author, journal, time published, etc. that would affect the audience.
Information you could find out might include (choose one or two of these or something similar):
-What is the author's political affiliation?
-What other articles has the author published?
-What is the author's occupation and their area of specialty?
-What journal was this article originally published in? What audience is this journal targeted to?
-What journal was the article originally published in and what other articles were published in the same issue?
-When was this article originally published? What were the major debates about this topic that were going on at this time period and how does this article fit into that time period's discourse?
-Were there any major political/economic/cultural events previous to the article being published that would have a direct impact on this article?
- Who truly is the intended audience for this article? What are their attitudes and beliefs about the subject and/or the author?
Note: Researching this subject may be challenging--I'd recommend using the Internet, going to the Periodicals section of the Library (the Reference Desk employees may be able to help you find the original journal or information about it), looking for news articles etc. Don't spend too much time on this -- just go for one piece of information that relates in some way to the audience, or to the author or issue (with something that would effect the audience).
3. Now that you've researched and found the information, look back in the article and find some way in which this information about the audience/author/background of the article influences the content or approach of the article. Make sure to include at least one specific example.
4. Post a paragraph which includes: what article you choose; the researched information that you found; and your analysis of how this affects the content or approach of the article, with at least one specific example.
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Label to put on the post: rhetorical analysis
2. Research something about the audience or something about the author, journal, time published, etc. that would affect the audience.
Information you could find out might include (choose one or two of these or something similar):
-What is the author's political affiliation?
-What other articles has the author published?
-What is the author's occupation and their area of specialty?
-What journal was this article originally published in? What audience is this journal targeted to?
-What journal was the article originally published in and what other articles were published in the same issue?
-When was this article originally published? What were the major debates about this topic that were going on at this time period and how does this article fit into that time period's discourse?
-Were there any major political/economic/cultural events previous to the article being published that would have a direct impact on this article?
- Who truly is the intended audience for this article? What are their attitudes and beliefs about the subject and/or the author?
Note: Researching this subject may be challenging--I'd recommend using the Internet, going to the Periodicals section of the Library (the Reference Desk employees may be able to help you find the original journal or information about it), looking for news articles etc. Don't spend too much time on this -- just go for one piece of information that relates in some way to the audience, or to the author or issue (with something that would effect the audience).
3. Now that you've researched and found the information, look back in the article and find some way in which this information about the audience/author/background of the article influences the content or approach of the article. Make sure to include at least one specific example.
4. Post a paragraph which includes: what article you choose; the researched information that you found; and your analysis of how this affects the content or approach of the article, with at least one specific example.
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Label to put on the post: rhetorical analysis
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Google Doc Post: for Monday, June 29
As noted on the syllabus, instead of having a blog post due on Monday, you will be turning in a rough draft of your paper on Google Docs. Remember -- your paper is supposed to be 3-5 pages double spaced, Times New Roman, font sized 12. See the supplemental guide for all the details of the assignment.
To receive full credit, you must post and share the draft by 2 p.m. on Monday, June 29th.
Directions to post your document on Google Docs and share it with your instructor:
1. Go to docs.google.com
2. Sign in to your google account.
3. Click “New” and then click “Document.”
4. Type whatever you want into the document (or paste it from Word).
5. Make sure to click “Save” so you don’t lose your work.
6. Click the blue “Share” button and then click “Share with others.”
7. Make sure “as collaborators” is clicked and then type in Cowley.k.e@gmail.com so your instructor can see your goals page.
8. Click “Invite collaborators.”
9. Your document should now show on your main Google Docs page, and your instructor should be listed as sharing the document.
To receive full credit, you must post and share the draft by 2 p.m. on Monday, June 29th.
Directions to post your document on Google Docs and share it with your instructor:
1. Go to docs.google.com
2. Sign in to your google account.
3. Click “New” and then click “Document.”
4. Type whatever you want into the document (or paste it from Word).
5. Make sure to click “Save” so you don’t lose your work.
6. Click the blue “Share” button and then click “Share with others.”
7. Make sure “as collaborators” is clicked and then type in Cowley.k.e@gmail.com so your instructor can see your goals page.
8. Click “Invite collaborators.”
9. Your document should now show on your main Google Docs page, and your instructor should be listed as sharing the document.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: for Friday, June 26th
After doing the reading on ethos, pathos, and logos, do the following on your opinion editorial topic:
State your thesis/argument.
Give one to two examples for each appeal (ethos, pathos, and logos) that you think would be effective in supporting your argument.
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Note: You will be given time in class on Friday to write these comments, along with further details on what type of comments will be valuable.
Label to put on post: in my opinion
State your thesis/argument.
Give one to two examples for each appeal (ethos, pathos, and logos) that you think would be effective in supporting your argument.
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Note: You will be given time in class on Friday to write these comments, along with further details on what type of comments will be valuable.
Label to put on post: in my opinion
Monday, June 22, 2009
Issue on Campus: for Wed. Jun 24
Talk to your roommates and friends, read old letters-to-the editor from the Daily Universe, look around campus and think about what could be different or who you could influence. Brainstorm!
Then, for this assignment, choose one idea that you are interested in writing about for your opinion editorial assignment.
Write a paragraph which:
-Explains the issue/problem
-Explains what you have to say about it, your opinion on it
-Discusses some of the arguments you could make in your opinion editorial to convince others
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Label to put on post: in my opinion
Then, for this assignment, choose one idea that you are interested in writing about for your opinion editorial assignment.
Write a paragraph which:
-Explains the issue/problem
-Explains what you have to say about it, your opinion on it
-Discusses some of the arguments you could make in your opinion editorial to convince others
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Label to put on post: in my opinion
My Writing Process: in-class on June 22, 2009
The assignment for this post is to describe your writing process.
1. Include a metaphor that describes your writing process. (for example, "Writing is like taming a wild polar bear who hasn't eaten for days" OR "Writing is like building a lego castle.")
2. Include a paragraph that describes your writing process in further detail. Be honest, and if you'd like, be creative. You may want to consider the following questions (however, please just don't answer each question one by one):
What typically happens when you write a paper? Where and when do you write? What works really well for you? What do you tend to do when writing, even if you know it doesn't work? What parts are challenging? How do you revise?
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 2-3.
Required number of comment responses: 2-3.
label to put on post: writing process
1. Include a metaphor that describes your writing process. (for example, "Writing is like taming a wild polar bear who hasn't eaten for days" OR "Writing is like building a lego castle.")
2. Include a paragraph that describes your writing process in further detail. Be honest, and if you'd like, be creative. You may want to consider the following questions (however, please just don't answer each question one by one):
What typically happens when you write a paper? Where and when do you write? What works really well for you? What do you tend to do when writing, even if you know it doesn't work? What parts are challenging? How do you revise?
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 2-3.
Required number of comment responses: 2-3.
label to put on post: writing process
Saturday, April 4, 2009
No Blogs for April
What with finals coming up and only one more real week of classes, there are no more blog posts for the rest of the semester. But don't stop writing!
Friday, March 27, 2009
No Post for Friday, April 3rd
For the sake of celebrating the end of the semester, and to give you a break after turning in the issues paper, no post for Friday, and only 4 comments for the week. Enjoy General Conference!
Issues Paper Reflection: for Thursday, April 2
Please remember to find a main focus for your reflection (see PH Ch. 7) and to write a reflection that will be useful to you. For this reflection, your goal should be both to explore audience implications and to reflect on the writing process.
In one paragraph, answer the following question:
What student/national journal or conference did I choose that I could submit my issues paper to? What makes my paper appropriate for this journal and what in my issues paper makes it adapted to this particular audience? Would my issues paper be both accessible and interesting to a general academic audience?
In a second paragraph, address some of the following (or related questions) as you see fit, exploring what particularly helps you reflect on the writing process and that you may be able to apply to your writing in the future:
• What did I learn about writing through the issues paper? How can I apply this to my writing in the future?
• What parts of the writing process were effective and what parts were less so?
• What areas of writing do I still need to strengthen?
• In what areas did my writing improve through the drafting process?
• What did I learn about creating ethical, pathetic, and logical appeals through writing?
• Why was kairos important for my paper?
• What did I learn about voice and/or style?
• Am I pleased with the results of my issues paper? Why or why not?
Types of comments to put on each other's posts: evaluate their choice of journal/conference and give another suggestion of something else they could submit to as well; write about some part of the process that you had a similar experience on; make a connection to something else reading their post made you think of.
In one paragraph, answer the following question:
What student/national journal or conference did I choose that I could submit my issues paper to? What makes my paper appropriate for this journal and what in my issues paper makes it adapted to this particular audience? Would my issues paper be both accessible and interesting to a general academic audience?
In a second paragraph, address some of the following (or related questions) as you see fit, exploring what particularly helps you reflect on the writing process and that you may be able to apply to your writing in the future:
• What did I learn about writing through the issues paper? How can I apply this to my writing in the future?
• What parts of the writing process were effective and what parts were less so?
• What areas of writing do I still need to strengthen?
• In what areas did my writing improve through the drafting process?
• What did I learn about creating ethical, pathetic, and logical appeals through writing?
• Why was kairos important for my paper?
• What did I learn about voice and/or style?
• Am I pleased with the results of my issues paper? Why or why not?
Types of comments to put on each other's posts: evaluate their choice of journal/conference and give another suggestion of something else they could submit to as well; write about some part of the process that you had a similar experience on; make a connection to something else reading their post made you think of.
Paper Progress: for Tuesday, March 31st
Write a paragraph which talks about your paper progress since last week. Between Friday and now, what have you done on your paper. ALSO, during the 40 minutes of class time which you'll be given to work on your paper, what specifically are you planning on working on?
Comments: for your first comment, respond to someone else's post with something that you think will be useful to them. For your second comment, respond to your own post at the end of class Tuesday evaluating what you managed to do during class time.
Label to put on post: paper progress
Comments: for your first comment, respond to someone else's post with something that you think will be useful to them. For your second comment, respond to your own post at the end of class Tuesday evaluating what you managed to do during class time.
Label to put on post: paper progress
Friday, March 20, 2009
Week of March 23-27: NO BLOG POSTS but a few important things to remember
What? No blog posts? Is that possible? Did something happen that messed with our instructor's mind? Well, I am pleased to announce the first day of spring, but the decision was truly made by the fact that you have two drafts next week.
So for Tuesday, bring A PRINTED COPY of your 8-10 page rough draft. We'll be doing some peer review activities.
And for Thursday, bring A REVISED PRINTED COPY of you 8-10 page rough draft. Staples please--they're all over campus, I can think of 10 spots in the library where you could staple papers, so just do it.
And for Friday--class it canceled... so let's skip the blog then too. (Don't worry--the blog will be back next week. Just a slight hiatus.)
So for Tuesday, bring A PRINTED COPY of your 8-10 page rough draft. We'll be doing some peer review activities.
And for Thursday, bring A REVISED PRINTED COPY of you 8-10 page rough draft. Staples please--they're all over campus, I can think of 10 spots in the library where you could staple papers, so just do it.
And for Friday--class it canceled... so let's skip the blog then too. (Don't worry--the blog will be back next week. Just a slight hiatus.)
Friday, March 13, 2009
Introduction + 3 Pages: for Friday, March 20
Post your introduction plus the first three to four pages from your paper. (Determine the length by writing 3 or 4 pages double spaced in Word--then post it here).
Types of comments that will be useful: What works so far? Are they major problems so far in the set up? Does anything seem to be missing? Are sources being incorporated smoothly through the use of quotes, paraphrases, and summaries? Do you see any problems that might become bigger in the rest of the paper?
Label to put on post: intro +
Types of comments that will be useful: What works so far? Are they major problems so far in the set up? Does anything seem to be missing? Are sources being incorporated smoothly through the use of quotes, paraphrases, and summaries? Do you see any problems that might become bigger in the rest of the paper?
Label to put on post: intro +
Revised Thesis + Outline: for Thurs, March 19
In class on Tuesday you wrote a tentative thesis. Now you need to revise and strengthen your thesis, and write a DETAILED outline for your paper.
First include your thesis, and then your outline. The more details you include, the better--including quotes, statistics, etc. (Sample outlines will be given in class on Tuesday.)
Comments will be made during class.
Label to put on post: outline
First include your thesis, and then your outline. The more details you include, the better--including quotes, statistics, etc. (Sample outlines will be given in class on Tuesday.)
Comments will be made during class.
Label to put on post: outline
Major Viewpoints: for Tues. March 17
Now that you've done your research, let's do a little more assimilation, categorizing of your research. This will help you figure out how your thesis, your argument, fits into the discourse of what everyone else is saying and writing about this issue.
When you're thinking about your issue, it's easy to over-simplifying, to say people are either FOR something or AGAINST it. But most the time it's much more complicated than that. There tend to people that are FOR except with one element, or AGAINST but with a different proposed solution to the problem. And there tend to be a lot of people somewhere in between.
Your assignment is to categorize your sources into 4 or 5 main viewpoints. Give a 1-2 sentence summary of each viewpoint and then give a list of the sources that relate to that viewpoint.
Example:
My topic is on how we should use new media in the composition classroom. The debate seems to be not on whether or not we should use new media in the composition classroom, but on how we should use new media in the composition classroom.
Major viewpoints on how new media should be used in the composition classroom:
1. People that argue that we need to teach advanced technologies, complex database programs, and really focus on giving our students technical skills. (Sources: Simmons and Grabill.)
2. People should focus on new media writing as a way of taking advantage of "networks", of connections, of using new media to create those connections. (Sources: Rice.)
3. People should use new media in the classroom by requiring students to write projects by using multiple genres. (Sources: DeVoss, Yancey).
4. People should use low-bridge approaches, with technologies that are easy or that the students already know (like blogs), to incorporate new media in the classroom. (Sources: Anderson.)
Types of comments to make: You'll receive time to make these comments during class, and we'll discuss comments then.
Label to put on post: viewpoints
When you're thinking about your issue, it's easy to over-simplifying, to say people are either FOR something or AGAINST it. But most the time it's much more complicated than that. There tend to people that are FOR except with one element, or AGAINST but with a different proposed solution to the problem. And there tend to be a lot of people somewhere in between.
Your assignment is to categorize your sources into 4 or 5 main viewpoints. Give a 1-2 sentence summary of each viewpoint and then give a list of the sources that relate to that viewpoint.
Example:
My topic is on how we should use new media in the composition classroom. The debate seems to be not on whether or not we should use new media in the composition classroom, but on how we should use new media in the composition classroom.
Major viewpoints on how new media should be used in the composition classroom:
1. People that argue that we need to teach advanced technologies, complex database programs, and really focus on giving our students technical skills. (Sources: Simmons and Grabill.)
2. People should focus on new media writing as a way of taking advantage of "networks", of connections, of using new media to create those connections. (Sources: Rice.)
3. People should use new media in the classroom by requiring students to write projects by using multiple genres. (Sources: DeVoss, Yancey).
4. People should use low-bridge approaches, with technologies that are easy or that the students already know (like blogs), to incorporate new media in the classroom. (Sources: Anderson.)
Types of comments to make: You'll receive time to make these comments during class, and we'll discuss comments then.
Label to put on post: viewpoints
Saturday, March 7, 2009
No Post for Friday, March 13
No post for this day--just remember to do four comments on Thursday's post.
Partial Annotated Bibliography: on Thursday, March 12
NOTE: Unlike normal, this post is NOT due before class starts. Instead, this post is due by the end of class in the library on Thursday.
Please post at least 15 sources of your annotated bibliography, in MLA format.
Reminder: In this post you are proving that you have 15 sources; on Friday, by 4 p.m., you will turn in a printed annotated bibliography that has 18 sources with both citations and annotations.
There are only TWO Blog posts this week (Tuesday and Thursday) but I still want you to make 6 comments over the week. Post 2 on Tuesday's reflection, and then POST 4 comments in response to this post. Please post these 4 comments by midnight on Thursday that your peers have time to revise before turning in their annotated bibliographies on Friday.
What to comment on: This post has a required comment type. You are going to find errors in your peers' citations, and then help correct them to make each citation have perfect MLA formatting. You may make several comments on one person's post or spread your comments between four people's posts. Try not to comment on an error that's already been spotted and written about.
Label to put on post: annotated bibliography
Please post at least 15 sources of your annotated bibliography, in MLA format.
Reminder: In this post you are proving that you have 15 sources; on Friday, by 4 p.m., you will turn in a printed annotated bibliography that has 18 sources with both citations and annotations.
There are only TWO Blog posts this week (Tuesday and Thursday) but I still want you to make 6 comments over the week. Post 2 on Tuesday's reflection, and then POST 4 comments in response to this post. Please post these 4 comments by midnight on Thursday that your peers have time to revise before turning in their annotated bibliographies on Friday.
What to comment on: This post has a required comment type. You are going to find errors in your peers' citations, and then help correct them to make each citation have perfect MLA formatting. You may make several comments on one person's post or spread your comments between four people's posts. Try not to comment on an error that's already been spotted and written about.
Label to put on post: annotated bibliography
Blog Reflection: for Tuesday, March 10
For today's post, please write a short (1 paragraph) reflection about what your experience has been so far with using a blog in English 150.
I'm not very interested in comments on the logistics of the blogs (number of posts and comments per week) or on suggestions about other online locations for the blog, largely because we've discussed these things already.
What I am interested in is how the blog has facilitated your learning and/or your writing. Here are a few questions that may help you as you write your reflection (you may focus on just one, on several, or write about something related): What has been your overall experience with the blog? What have been your favorite blogs posts? What have been your least favorite blogs posts? Have certain types of posts really helped you with your writing? Has the discussion through blog comments helped your learning? Do you feel like you've participated in true discourse with your peers? To you, what are the advantages and disadvantages of a blog over traditional assignments of the same size? Does the fact that all of your peers are going to read what you write change how/what you write? Give specific examples if it fits with your reflection.
Types of comments that will be useful: Build off of what your peer has said--if they wrote about a different aspect of the blog than you, then comment about that aspect as well. If you disagree with something they said, feel free to share. Or if something in their blog post really resonates with you, share why you agree and give a personal example.
Label to put on post: blog reflection
I'm not very interested in comments on the logistics of the blogs (number of posts and comments per week) or on suggestions about other online locations for the blog, largely because we've discussed these things already.
What I am interested in is how the blog has facilitated your learning and/or your writing. Here are a few questions that may help you as you write your reflection (you may focus on just one, on several, or write about something related): What has been your overall experience with the blog? What have been your favorite blogs posts? What have been your least favorite blogs posts? Have certain types of posts really helped you with your writing? Has the discussion through blog comments helped your learning? Do you feel like you've participated in true discourse with your peers? To you, what are the advantages and disadvantages of a blog over traditional assignments of the same size? Does the fact that all of your peers are going to read what you write change how/what you write? Give specific examples if it fits with your reflection.
Types of comments that will be useful: Build off of what your peer has said--if they wrote about a different aspect of the blog than you, then comment about that aspect as well. If you disagree with something they said, feel free to share. Or if something in their blog post really resonates with you, share why you agree and give a personal example.
Label to put on post: blog reflection
Friday, February 27, 2009
Evaluating Sources: for Friday March 6
After completing the reading from the Penguin Handbook, use one of the "Writing Smart" checklists for evaluating sources. Use either the checklist for websites (found on page 198) or the checklist for evaluating print sources (found on page 205).
Choose one of your sources that you found either during the library research day or outside of class time. Provide a citation in MLA format. Then go through the checklist that applies to your source (web or print) and then write a 1-2 sentence summary of your evaluation of the source. You are welcome to go through each item (Source, Author, etc.) in bullet points, but make sure to give your 1-2 sentence summary evaluation in complete sentences.
Types of comments that will be useful: Based off of the notes you've read on the source, do you agree with the overall evaluation? Is there something your peer has missed about the source that would be important to consider? What might this source be useful for, and what might it be less useful for?
Label to put on post: evaluating sources
Choose one of your sources that you found either during the library research day or outside of class time. Provide a citation in MLA format. Then go through the checklist that applies to your source (web or print) and then write a 1-2 sentence summary of your evaluation of the source. You are welcome to go through each item (Source, Author, etc.) in bullet points, but make sure to give your 1-2 sentence summary evaluation in complete sentences.
Types of comments that will be useful: Based off of the notes you've read on the source, do you agree with the overall evaluation? Is there something your peer has missed about the source that would be important to consider? What might this source be useful for, and what might it be less useful for?
Label to put on post: evaluating sources
Wikipedia Pre-Research: for Tues Mar 3
I admit it. The first thing I do anytime I want to learn about something is I type it in to either wikipedia or google. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. A lot of time I'll learn things that will help me search for more scholarly sources. For example, if I'm researching the global implications of new media, and I type "new media" in on wikipedia, I find out that Andrew L. Shapiro is someone I definitely want to read. I learn that the term "virtual communities" is how people often label the global aspect of new media. I learn that the terms "interactivity" and "media convergence" are commonly used. It doesn't look like I want to use any of wikipedia's sources, but all of a sudden I know a little bit more about new media and know some terms that will be able to help me as I search for other sources.
Your task: spend a few minutes surfing either wikipedia or the world wide web on your topic, or on a portion of your topic. (For example, Jose's topic is applying the nature vs. nurture argument to the potential affects of mechanical engineering on world poverty--rather than trying to get that all in one search, he may just want to search on the nature vs. nurture argument).
Then remind us of your topic and post a bullet list of a few things you learned that will help you as you do your research. This might be information that helps you narrow your topic, important people that have written about your topic, the major debate/sides of your issue, or terms that you might be able to use in searching.
Types of comments that would be useful: find another term, person, online resource, etc. that might help the person when they start their research.
Label to put on post: wikipedia research
Your task: spend a few minutes surfing either wikipedia or the world wide web on your topic, or on a portion of your topic. (For example, Jose's topic is applying the nature vs. nurture argument to the potential affects of mechanical engineering on world poverty--rather than trying to get that all in one search, he may just want to search on the nature vs. nurture argument).
Then remind us of your topic and post a bullet list of a few things you learned that will help you as you do your research. This might be information that helps you narrow your topic, important people that have written about your topic, the major debate/sides of your issue, or terms that you might be able to use in searching.
Types of comments that would be useful: find another term, person, online resource, etc. that might help the person when they start their research.
Label to put on post: wikipedia research
Friday, February 20, 2009
Rhetorical Analysis Reflection: for Friday Feb 27
Write a reflection about the process of writing the rhetorical analysis.
Some questions that may help you think about what to write: (Note: answer these or similar; do not attempt to answer all of them)
Types of comments that will be useful: things you found interesting/insightful, other things you thought of about your own writing process through reading this, parts of the writing experience you may have shared with your peer, etc. Basically, whatever you thought about while reading another person's post that you'd like to share.
Label to put on post: ra reflection
Some questions that may help you think about what to write: (Note: answer these or similar; do not attempt to answer all of them)
- What did I learn about writing through the rhetorical analysis?
- What parts of the writing process were effective? What parts were less so?
- What would I change if I were to do this assignment over again?
- What do I like about my paper? What do I not like?
- How was the rhetorical situation important to writing my paper?
- What did I learn about analysis? What tools of analysis were most useful to me?
- What skills of analysis will I be able to apply to writing/thinking/communicating in the future?
Types of comments that will be useful: things you found interesting/insightful, other things you thought of about your own writing process through reading this, parts of the writing experience you may have shared with your peer, etc. Basically, whatever you thought about while reading another person's post that you'd like to share.
Label to put on post: ra reflection
Anything Globalization Related: for Thurs Feb. 26
Find an article, web page or a blog post about something that matters to you. This might have to do with your major, with current events...anything really. As long as it relates in some way to globalization.
So, for example, if I'm really interested in film and want to do something related to films, then maybe I find a web page about Cinema Novo, a Brazilian film movement. Or an article about the films nominated for Best Foreign Film for the Academy Awards.
If I'm interested in Economics, maybe I find an article about how the American economic crisis is effecting a foreign country. Or about foreign car companies.
NEXT step: include a link to the article/blog post/web page, etc. Write one or two sentences about the subject of the article and its connection to globalization.
Then create a list of six research topics or questions that relate (in some way) to the article/web page, etc. and also to globalization.
For example, if what I found was a web page on Cinema Novo, the following could be my six research topics or questions:
-How is Brazilian cinema novo a reaction against Hollywood films?
-Was Brazilian cinema novo influenced by other foreign film industries?
-What proportion of films in Brazilian movies theaters are actually Brazilian films?
-Do the films being made in Brazil today have any parallels to the cinema novo movement?
-Has the cinema novo movement had any effect on the American film industry?
-What economic pressures limit the types of films that foreign film industries can make?
Types of comments that will be useful: come up with another research question that would fit in the same general subject matter; comment on whether one of the research questions seems too broad or too narrow for an eight page paper and give a suggestion on how to improve it; think of a connection to a similar subject that might give other research topic ideas; etc.
Label to put on post: globalization
So, for example, if I'm really interested in film and want to do something related to films, then maybe I find a web page about Cinema Novo, a Brazilian film movement. Or an article about the films nominated for Best Foreign Film for the Academy Awards.
If I'm interested in Economics, maybe I find an article about how the American economic crisis is effecting a foreign country. Or about foreign car companies.
NEXT step: include a link to the article/blog post/web page, etc. Write one or two sentences about the subject of the article and its connection to globalization.
Then create a list of six research topics or questions that relate (in some way) to the article/web page, etc. and also to globalization.
For example, if what I found was a web page on Cinema Novo, the following could be my six research topics or questions:
-How is Brazilian cinema novo a reaction against Hollywood films?
-Was Brazilian cinema novo influenced by other foreign film industries?
-What proportion of films in Brazilian movies theaters are actually Brazilian films?
-Do the films being made in Brazil today have any parallels to the cinema novo movement?
-Has the cinema novo movement had any effect on the American film industry?
-What economic pressures limit the types of films that foreign film industries can make?
Types of comments that will be useful: come up with another research question that would fit in the same general subject matter; comment on whether one of the research questions seems too broad or too narrow for an eight page paper and give a suggestion on how to improve it; think of a connection to a similar subject that might give other research topic ideas; etc.
Label to put on post: globalization
Rhetorical Analysis Rough Draft 2: for Tues., Feb. 24
Post the second draft of your rhetorical analysis.
We'll talk about comments (and hopefully should be able to do both of them) in class.
Note: We are meeting in the computer lab on Tuesday, room 4057. That means you don't need to bring a printed copy of your rhetorical analysis.
Label to put on post: ra draft
We'll talk about comments (and hopefully should be able to do both of them) in class.
Note: We are meeting in the computer lab on Tuesday, room 4057. That means you don't need to bring a printed copy of your rhetorical analysis.
Label to put on post: ra draft
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Analyze a Scripture - for Friday, Feb. 20
Choose a scripture or scripture story from any of the standard works. Do a short rhetorical analysis of the scripture/scripture story. You could analyze anything--are there appeals to authority when Nephi is lecturing Laman and Lemuel? Is there an allusion in the Doctrine and Covenants that really brings home the point? Does the organizational structure of the Sermon on the Mount convey a certain message?
Label to put on this post: scripture analysis
Label to put on this post: scripture analysis
Rhetorical Analysis Intro. - for Thursday, Feb. 19
Seeing as a complete rough draft of your rhetorical analysis is due on Thursday (bring a printed copy to class), for this blog post you'll just post a portion of what you're already writing.
What to post: the introduction of your rhetorical analysis. This will probably be the first paragraph or two of your rhetorical analysis.
Suggestions for the types of comments to make on each other's posts:Analyze the thesis--does it make an argument about the overall rhetorical intent? Will it provide a through line for the entire paper? Analyze the hook--is it interesting and engaging? What makes you interested to read this particular analysis? What might make you more interested? Analyze the tone--is it appropriate for an academic audience? Analyze how the writer is introducing the audience--is it relevant for their thesis? Finally, you could give suggestions on rhetorical approaches the writer could use to improve the analysis (for example, making the analysis kairotic).
Label to put on the post: ra intro
What to post: the introduction of your rhetorical analysis. This will probably be the first paragraph or two of your rhetorical analysis.
Suggestions for the types of comments to make on each other's posts:Analyze the thesis--does it make an argument about the overall rhetorical intent? Will it provide a through line for the entire paper? Analyze the hook--is it interesting and engaging? What makes you interested to read this particular analysis? What might make you more interested? Analyze the tone--is it appropriate for an academic audience? Analyze how the writer is introducing the audience--is it relevant for their thesis? Finally, you could give suggestions on rhetorical approaches the writer could use to improve the analysis (for example, making the analysis kairotic).
Label to put on the post: ra intro
Friday, February 6, 2009
Poem Analysis: for Feb. 12, 2009
Rhetorically analyze a poem from a song:
-Have a thesis about the overall intent effect of the song of an audience.
-Travel up Mount Rhetorical analysis at least twice (identify a tool, discuss the appeal, answer "What is the effect on the audience? Why?").
-Tie back to your thesis.
Either before or after your analysis, include the lyrics to the song.
Label to put on your post: poem analysis
-Have a thesis about the overall intent effect of the song of an audience.
-Travel up Mount Rhetorical analysis at least twice (identify a tool, discuss the appeal, answer "What is the effect on the audience? Why?").
-Tie back to your thesis.
Either before or after your analysis, include the lyrics to the song.
Label to put on your post: poem analysis
Publishing Your Opinion Editorial: for Feb. 10th, 2009
"Publish" or share your opinion editorial, in whatever manner you choose. Make it meaningful--to people that may be effected by reading it.
Write a paragraph about the experience of publishing or sharing your opinion editorial. Were you happy with what you had to share? How did people react to it? How does the act of publishing or sharing your writing with an actual audience change the act of writing or how you think about writing?
Label to put on post: publishing
Write a paragraph about the experience of publishing or sharing your opinion editorial. Were you happy with what you had to share? How did people react to it? How does the act of publishing or sharing your writing with an actual audience change the act of writing or how you think about writing?
Label to put on post: publishing
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Audience Analysis: for Feb 6, 2009
1. Read through both assigned articles.
2. Choose one of the articles and research something about the audience or something about the author, journal, time published, etc. that would affect the audience.
Information you could find out might include (choose one or two of these or something similar):
-What is the author's political affiliation?
-What other articles has the author published?
-What is the author's occupation and their area of specialty?
-What journal was this article originally published in? What audience is this journal targeted to?
-What journal was the article originally published in and what other articles were published in the same issue?
-When was this article originally published? What were the major debates about this topic that were going on at this time period and how does this article fit into that time period's discourse?
-Were there any major political/economic/cultural events previous to the article being published that would have a direct impact on this article?
- Who truly is the intended audience for this article? What are their attitudes and beliefs about the subject and/or the author?
Note: Researching this subject may be challenging--I'd recommend using the Internet, going to the Periodicals section of the Library (the Reference Desk employees may be able to help you find the original journal or information about it), looking for news articles etc. Don't spend too much time on this -- just go for one piece of information that relates in some way to the audience, or to the author or issue (with something that would effect the audience).
3. Now that you've researched and found the information, look back in the article and find some way in which this information about the audience/author/background of the article influences the content or approach of the article. Make sure to include at least one specific example.
4. Post a paragraph which includes: what article you choose; the researched information that you found; and your analysis of how this affects the content or approach of the article, with at least one specific example.
Label to put on the post: audience analysis
2. Choose one of the articles and research something about the audience or something about the author, journal, time published, etc. that would affect the audience.
Information you could find out might include (choose one or two of these or something similar):
-What is the author's political affiliation?
-What other articles has the author published?
-What is the author's occupation and their area of specialty?
-What journal was this article originally published in? What audience is this journal targeted to?
-What journal was the article originally published in and what other articles were published in the same issue?
-When was this article originally published? What were the major debates about this topic that were going on at this time period and how does this article fit into that time period's discourse?
-Were there any major political/economic/cultural events previous to the article being published that would have a direct impact on this article?
- Who truly is the intended audience for this article? What are their attitudes and beliefs about the subject and/or the author?
Note: Researching this subject may be challenging--I'd recommend using the Internet, going to the Periodicals section of the Library (the Reference Desk employees may be able to help you find the original journal or information about it), looking for news articles etc. Don't spend too much time on this -- just go for one piece of information that relates in some way to the audience, or to the author or issue (with something that would effect the audience).
3. Now that you've researched and found the information, look back in the article and find some way in which this information about the audience/author/background of the article influences the content or approach of the article. Make sure to include at least one specific example.
4. Post a paragraph which includes: what article you choose; the researched information that you found; and your analysis of how this affects the content or approach of the article, with at least one specific example.
Label to put on the post: audience analysis
Real Life Rhetorical Analysis: for Feb 5, 2009
This unit, you're writing a rhetorical analysis. While the official format and style we're using for the rhetorical analysis may be distinct, people use a similar critical thinking process all the time.
Find an example of someone analyzing another person's writing, an ad, a picture, etc.
Write a paragraph which refers to the analysis, includes a link to it, and analyzes the analysis. Why do you think the writer is taking the time to do this analysis? How do they go about analyzing the piece? What is their thesis? How would this analysis look different if they were using the rhetorical terms that we're studying in class? You may also want to think about the purpose of writing an analysis.
Note: Often, an online analysis is not long--sometimes it's a comment on a news story, a blog post, etc.
Label to put on the post: real life rhetorical analysis
Find an example of someone analyzing another person's writing, an ad, a picture, etc.
Write a paragraph which refers to the analysis, includes a link to it, and analyzes the analysis. Why do you think the writer is taking the time to do this analysis? How do they go about analyzing the piece? What is their thesis? How would this analysis look different if they were using the rhetorical terms that we're studying in class? You may also want to think about the purpose of writing an analysis.
Note: Often, an online analysis is not long--sometimes it's a comment on a news story, a blog post, etc.
Label to put on the post: real life rhetorical analysis
Opinion Editorial Reflection: for February 3, 2009
Rather than having you turn in the opinion editorial reflection as a hard copy with your paper, you'll post it online. Reflections on the writing process are much more useful if shared.
Write a one to two paragraph reflection. Please remember to find a main focus for your reflection (see PH Ch. 7) and then to weave in the answers to some of these questions. (I do not expect--or even recommend--trying to answer all of these questions; these are ideas that can help you write a reflection that will be valuable to your learning and to the learning of your peers.)
Label to put on the post: oe reflection
Write a one to two paragraph reflection. Please remember to find a main focus for your reflection (see PH Ch. 7) and then to weave in the answers to some of these questions. (I do not expect--or even recommend--trying to answer all of these questions; these are ideas that can help you write a reflection that will be valuable to your learning and to the learning of your peers.)
- What did I learn about writing through the opinion editorial? How can I apply this to my writing in the future?
- What parts of the writing process were effective and what parts were less so?
- What areas of writing do I still need to strengthen?
- In what areas did my writing improve through the drafting process?
- What did I learn about using the rhetorical situation in writing, and how can I apply the rhetorical situation to writing papers for my major?
- What did I learn about ethos, pathos, and logos through writing the opinion editorial?
- Why was kairos important for my paper?
- What did I learn about voice and/or style?
- Am I pleased with the results of my opinion editorial? Why or why not?
- Was my topic a good, strong topic that I was engaged with throughout the writing process?
Label to put on the post: oe reflection
Peer Review: In Class Comments, Jan 29th
Comment 1: Read through the opinion editorial. Then, without looking at the post again, answer the following questions:
1. What was the thesis/argument of the opinion editorial?
2. Who was the specific audience that the author was trying to influence, or that would be necessary to influence in order for a change to be made?
3. What would be convincing about the argument for the reader? What would be less effective?
Note - this first comment is largely to see if your readers got from your opinion editorial what you think they should've gotten from it.
Comment 2: Go through each of the categories on the Supplemental Guide grading rubric and evaluate your peer's effectiveness on each. Think about areas that still need to be worked on.
After comparing the rubric to the paper, answer the following:
1. What are three things that work well in this paper? Why?
2. What are three things that could be improved in this paper? Why and how?
Note - make sure to give details and be specific. For example, "In the third paragraph, the second sentence..."
Comment 3: Read the responses to your own writing, and then answer the following questions:
1. Have I adequately addressed the concerns of the instructor as discussed in our conference?
2. Based on my own reflection and the comments of my peers, what do I still need to work on in my paper? What do I plan to do on the paper before the final draft is due?
1. What was the thesis/argument of the opinion editorial?
2. Who was the specific audience that the author was trying to influence, or that would be necessary to influence in order for a change to be made?
3. What would be convincing about the argument for the reader? What would be less effective?
Note - this first comment is largely to see if your readers got from your opinion editorial what you think they should've gotten from it.
Comment 2: Go through each of the categories on the Supplemental Guide grading rubric and evaluate your peer's effectiveness on each. Think about areas that still need to be worked on.
After comparing the rubric to the paper, answer the following:
1. What are three things that work well in this paper? Why?
2. What are three things that could be improved in this paper? Why and how?
Note - make sure to give details and be specific. For example, "In the third paragraph, the second sentence..."
Comment 3: Read the responses to your own writing, and then answer the following questions:
1. Have I adequately addressed the concerns of the instructor as discussed in our conference?
2. Based on my own reflection and the comments of my peers, what do I still need to work on in my paper? What do I plan to do on the paper before the final draft is due?
Friday, January 23, 2009
Opinion Editorial Rough Draft 2- for Jan. 29th, 2009
Please post your second opinion editorial rough draft, which should have significant changes from your first rough draft.
Label to put on post: oe draft
Label to put on post: oe draft
Writing in Style - for January 27th, 2009
Do a contrastive study of your own writing style and that of a professional. Count the number of paragraphs in your paper, and then evaluate it against the same number of paragraphs in the professional’s writing (for example, if your op. ed. is 6 paragraphs, use 6 paragraphs of the professional). However, if there are extremely short transitional paragraphs (1-2 sentences) or a paragraph of just quoted materials, do not count those in your total.
Professional Student
Total number of words ___________ ________
Total number of sentences ___________ ________
Longest sentence (in # of words) ___________ ________
Shortest sentence (in # of words) ___________ ________
Average sentence length ___________ ________
Number of sentences w/ more than
10 words over the average length ___________ ________
Percentage of sentences w/ more
than 10 words over the average ___________ ________
Number of sentences w/ more than
5 words below the average ___________ ________
Percentage of sentences w/ more than
5 words below the average ___________ ________
Paragraph Length
Longest Paragraph (in # of sentences) ___________ ________
Shortest Paragraph (in # of sentences) ___________ ________
Average Paragraph (in # of sentences) ___________ ________
Now that you've got the stats, write a paragraph about how your writing differs from a professionals, not just in regards to the numbers, but in regards to the style of writing, the tone, the way ideas are put together, etc.
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Extra Credit Blog: LDS Film Festival by January 28th
Attend a session, presentation, feature film, or short film collection at the LDS film festival. (See ldsfilmfestival.org for showing times and details.)
Then, as a blog post, write a minimum 3 paragraph critique or review of what you attended. This should be well-thought out, well-developed, and well-written. It should let your readers know of the basic content, for those that did not attend the film, but should focus on analysis, making connections between this film and others, and/or looking at film techniques. You may want to consider how your film/presentation fits in a Mormon cinematic aesthetic which may be different from the standard Hollywood approach. Be charitable watching the films--the best critiques/reviews may point out some weaknesses of a film, but will look at works well and see what makes the film worthwhile. If you attend a presentation about the films you may want to write about how the content of the presentation can be applied to films you've seen, and think about additional insights you may have on the topic. Regardless of how you choose to approach the film, it will be useful to think of it in rhetorical terms--analyze the rhetoric of what it was doing, how it effected the audience, and why.
Because this is worth ten extra credit points in the blog category, it better be in-depth and well-developed.
Label for the post: lds film festival
Then, as a blog post, write a minimum 3 paragraph critique or review of what you attended. This should be well-thought out, well-developed, and well-written. It should let your readers know of the basic content, for those that did not attend the film, but should focus on analysis, making connections between this film and others, and/or looking at film techniques. You may want to consider how your film/presentation fits in a Mormon cinematic aesthetic which may be different from the standard Hollywood approach. Be charitable watching the films--the best critiques/reviews may point out some weaknesses of a film, but will look at works well and see what makes the film worthwhile. If you attend a presentation about the films you may want to write about how the content of the presentation can be applied to films you've seen, and think about additional insights you may have on the topic. Regardless of how you choose to approach the film, it will be useful to think of it in rhetorical terms--analyze the rhetoric of what it was doing, how it effected the audience, and why.
Because this is worth ten extra credit points in the blog category, it better be in-depth and well-developed.
Label for the post: lds film festival
Friday, January 16, 2009
Sentence Variation: for January 23rd, 2009
Choose a sentence, any sentence. Write down the sentence, and then come up with 25 different sentences that say the same thing.
For example:
I am very cold.
Jack Frost breathes on my bones.
Me--cold.
Lo and behold the freezing cold.
Frost feasts on my fingertips.
I am like, so incredibly cold.
The next Ice Age has struck my backyard!
Cold--the state of not being able to feel your fingers, nose, or ears--has completely overcome me.
Etc.
Label to put on this post: sentence variation
For example:
I am very cold.
Jack Frost breathes on my bones.
Me--cold.
Lo and behold the freezing cold.
Frost feasts on my fingertips.
I am like, so incredibly cold.
The next Ice Age has struck my backyard!
Cold--the state of not being able to feel your fingers, nose, or ears--has completely overcome me.
Etc.
Label to put on this post: sentence variation
Obama speech -- for January 22nd, 2009
Watch Obama's inauguration speech either live (noon EST on January 20th), watch it after the fact online, or read the transcript from his inauguration speech. Don't just consign yourself to watching three twenty-second clips that the media decides are important.
Write a short reflection on Obama's speech. The following are a few questions which may help you define your thoughts:
Note 2: Make sure to give specific examples--don't remain stuck in vague generalities.
Note 3: Try to make a nonpartisan analysis. We don't care who you voted for--the goal is to be able to look critically at the words of our new president, a president who will affect all of us.
Label to put on post: obama speech
Write a short reflection on Obama's speech. The following are a few questions which may help you define your thoughts:
- How did Obama's rhetoric attempt to unite a divided country?
- What were the dynamics of the rhetorical situation? How did Obama show an awareness of his audience?
- What specific appeals did Obama employ? (ethos, pathos, logos)
- What sort of promises did Obama make? How specific were they? How did he frame them?
- What was Obama's overall persuasive goal?
Note 2: Make sure to give specific examples--don't remain stuck in vague generalities.
Note 3: Try to make a nonpartisan analysis. We don't care who you voted for--the goal is to be able to look critically at the words of our new president, a president who will affect all of us.
Label to put on post: obama speech
OE Development - for January 20th, 2009
The goal of this post is to help you as you continue to work on your opinion editorial, the first draft of which is due on Thursday, January 22nd. As you continue to work on writing your opinion editorial (3-5 pages) think about questions you have about your writing, uncertainties about development.
First, remind us of the subject of your opinion editorial (for example, youtube should be allowed on campus) and then post 1-2 paragraphs from the body or conclusion of your opinion editorial that you would like to have your classmates look at.
Then, after including the passage, post several questions that would be useful if your peers addressed in their comments. For example, "I tried to create an appeal to pathos in this paragraph. Does it seem like it would be effective for the administrators who would actually be able to change BYU's youtube policy?"
Label to put on post: oe development
First, remind us of the subject of your opinion editorial (for example, youtube should be allowed on campus) and then post 1-2 paragraphs from the body or conclusion of your opinion editorial that you would like to have your classmates look at.
Then, after including the passage, post several questions that would be useful if your peers addressed in their comments. For example, "I tried to create an appeal to pathos in this paragraph. Does it seem like it would be effective for the administrators who would actually be able to change BYU's youtube policy?"
Label to put on post: oe development
Friday, January 9, 2009
Cool Writing -- for January 16th, 2009
Find something that you think is cool writing, good writing, writing that makes you excited to read it. This can be from anything, written anytime, that you've read at any point.
Quote some of the best sentences, and then analyze what makes them work well, what makes the writing compelling, what makes it effective. Is it word choice? Punctuation? The way the words sound together? Etc. Be specific.
Label to put on post: cool writing
Quote some of the best sentences, and then analyze what makes them work well, what makes the writing compelling, what makes it effective. Is it word choice? Punctuation? The way the words sound together? Etc. Be specific.
Label to put on post: cool writing
OE Paragraph 1 -- for January 15th, 2009
Post the first paragraph of what may become your opinion editorial. Make sure that you include an argument, and that your issue is appropriate for a BYU audience.
When making comments on people's opinion editorial paragraphs, try to help them have a stronger argument, give them suggestions for things to think about, point out weaknesses they might find in their argument and anything else that will help them when writing their editorial.
Label to put on post: oe paragraph 1
When making comments on people's opinion editorial paragraphs, try to help them have a stronger argument, give them suggestions for things to think about, point out weaknesses they might find in their argument and anything else that will help them when writing their editorial.
Label to put on post: oe paragraph 1
Writing Process -- for January 13th, 2009
After completing the reading, write on the following:
What is your writing process? What do you typically do when you need to write a paper? What parts of your process work well, and what parts might be less effective?
Also, find a writing tip, hint, or process that someone else uses that you think would help with your writing, summarize/quote it, give your source for it.
Label to put on the post: writing process
What is your writing process? What do you typically do when you need to write a paper? What parts of your process work well, and what parts might be less effective?
Also, find a writing tip, hint, or process that someone else uses that you think would help with your writing, summarize/quote it, give your source for it.
Label to put on the post: writing process
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Opinion Editorial Example - on January 9th, 2009
Choose a recent opinion editorial. Post a link, include pictures--whatever will help us get the gist of the editorial in a short amount of time without necessarily having to read the entire editorial. Then write a paragraph exploring some of the following:
-Why is it important that this issue is being argued?
-Who is the specific audience of the opinion editorial? (It's not going to be general readers of the newspaper--it's going to be people who can make a change. For example, maybe it's to dog owners in Mississippi who aren't taking care of their dogs properly.)
-Why is this issue important to the audience? What change can they make if they are convinced by the argument?
-What is an issue that is important to you? What did you learn from this opinion editorial that you would be able to use in arguing about your issue?
Label to put on the post: opinion editorial example
-Why is it important that this issue is being argued?
-Who is the specific audience of the opinion editorial? (It's not going to be general readers of the newspaper--it's going to be people who can make a change. For example, maybe it's to dog owners in Mississippi who aren't taking care of their dogs properly.)
-Why is this issue important to the audience? What change can they make if they are convinced by the argument?
-What is an issue that is important to you? What did you learn from this opinion editorial that you would be able to use in arguing about your issue?
Label to put on the post: opinion editorial example
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