WR 123 *Tentative* Course Plan - FALL 2007
CRN # 40221 - 3 credits - Mon. & Wed. 10:15 - 11:30 am, MODOC 101
 Instructor: Prof. Cora Agatucci
URL of this web page: http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr123/courseplan.htm
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 BR = Bedford Researcher, our required course text
Please bring BR textbook & other relevant course materials to class everyday.

WK #1 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon.
9/17		 IN-CLASS:  Introduction to WR 123: Syllabus & Course Plan (handouts);
 Assign WR 123 Student Survey - Week #1  (handout)
Discuss WR 123 Recommended Prerequisites, LIB 127 skills & knowledge, WR 123 Learning Outcomes; step-by-step process approach & major assignments, BR textbook survey & reading; Query: Bedford Researcher web access? 
Assign Exploratory Research & Topic Selection.
Recommend: Tina Hovecamp's F07 LIB 127:
http://web.cocc.edu/thovekamp/lib127/lib127home.html
. . . including Coming Up with Great Research Topics:
 http://web.cocc.edu/thovekamp/lib127/week1_researchideas.htm
Wed.
9/19		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) DUE: WR 123 Student Survey - Week #1  (handout)
(2) Read BR "Introduction for Writers" (pp. xiii-xxi), survey BR textbook (e.g. Contents pp. xxiii-xxxii & Appendix pp. 343-365), & read BR Ch. 1 "Getting Started" (pp. 3-14)
(3) Begin Exploratory Research & Topic Selection
IN-CLASS:  Discuss student questions re: WR 123 & Day 1 handout/s, textbook, etc.
Collect completed WR 123 Student Survey - Week #1  (handout).
Discuss assigned BR introduction, textbook survey, & Ch. 1: "Getting Started"
Discuss Exploratory Research & Topic Selection: Preview BR ch.2a: "How can I explore my topic?" and Review LIB 127 & BR Part II: "Collecting Information" (chs. 4, 5, 6, 7)
Assign Week #2 Informal Written Progress Report

Week #1 - COCC Bookstore Rush Hours:
Mon. 9/17 -Thurs. 9/20: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm; & Fri. 9/21: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Week #1 Drop-in Advising available at CAP Center (COCC Library lower level): Mon-Fri
Week #1 Extended Registration Hours in BEC (Boyle Education Center):
Mon. 9/17 through Thurs. 9/20: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
See also Academic Calendar & Final Exam Schedule:
 http://current.cocc.edu/Degrees_Classes/calendar/default.aspx

WK #2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED (REVISED as discussed in class)

Week #2 - Mon. 9/24: Academic Warning Petitions due to Enrollment Services, BEC.
Week #2 COCC Bookstore Rush Hours: Mon. 9/24 & Tues. 9/25: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Mon.
9/24		 Cora was sick on Mon., 9/24, & class had to be canceled.  So the Course Plan will have to be revised - i.e. we'll do on Wed., 9/26 what was originally planned for Mon. 9/24, & discuss necessary follow-up adjustments to Weeks #3 & #4 in class.
Wed.
9/26		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) Read BR Ch. 2 "Exploring and Narrowing Your Topic" (pp. 15-31)
(2) DUE: Week #2 Informal Written Progress Report - to be collected at end of class so be sure to keep a copy for yourself! - Directions:
   (a) list topics & issues explored thus far (see BR 1b);
   (b) list exploratory research methods/types of sources explored so far (see BR 2a, BR chs. 5, 6, 7 and/or what you learned from LIB 127);
   (c) Identify and briefly describe the topic/issue that seems most promising/interesting so far;
   (d) Give complete bibliographical information on at least 3 relevant sources found & reviewed so far, and identify the documentation style you used to cite these 3+ sources (see BR Table 4.1 p. 56, BR ch. 17 "Understanding Documentation Systems." and/or apply what you've learned from previous WR courses & LIB 127);
   (e) Identify any questions and concerns you may have so far.
IN-CLASS:
Writers Workshop: on Week #2 Informal Written Progress Report (to be collected at end of class)
Assign Research Proposal Directions (handout/s): Discuss BR Ch. 2 "Exploring & Narrowing Your Topic," review "Research Log" options (BR pp. 4-5), and preview BR Ch. 3 "Developing Your Research Question & Proposal" & BR Ch. 4 "Getting Ready to Collect and Keep Track of Information"

Week #2 - AVOID LATE FEES!
Fri. 9/28, 5:00pm: Tuition DUE & End of 100% Refund period for dropped full-term classes

WK #3 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED (REVISED as discussed in class)

Week #3 - Mon. 10/1: Late Tuition & Late Registration Fees begin for full term classes
Wed.
9/26
 Mon.
10/1
 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) Read & bring Research Proposal Directions (handout)
(2) Read:
--BR Ch. 3 "Developing Your Research Question & Proposal" (pp. 32-43);
--BR Ch. 4 "Getting Ready to Collect and Keep Track of Information" (pp. 47-61; including  creating a Working Annotated Bibliography, pp. 55-59)
--BR Ch. 17 "Understanding Documentation Systems" (pp. 237-240) and
--BR Ch. 14 "Avoiding Plagiarism (pp. 188-195)
IN-CLASS:   Cora plans to return & discuss Week #2 Informal Written Progress Reports, distribute preliminary Micrograde Reports, & give directions for accessing WebGrade online.
 Continue discussion of Research Proposal Directions (handout/s) and Examples:
  http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr123/proposalexamplesREV.htm
--Discuss BR Ch. 3 "Developing Your Research Question & Proposal" (& review BR Ch. 2 "Exploring and Narrowing Your Topic") and BR Ch. 4 "Getting Ready to Collect and Keep Track of Information".
--Discuss Choosing a Documentation Style appropriate to the field/discipline of your selected topic/issue, Creating an Annotated Working Bibliography, & Avoiding Plagiarism: BR ch. 17 (& preview the rest of BR Part V), BR pp. 55-59, and BR ch. 14.
Before you leave class today, be sure that you . . .
--Secure Cora's approval of your documentation style, which must be appropriate to the field or discipline of your selected topic;
--Can distinguish between a "search strategy" (means) vs. a "source" (ends);
--Can distinguish among "primary" vs. "secondary" vs. "tertiary" sources;
--Ask & get answers to your questions about the Research Proposal assignment!
Mon.
10/1
Wed.
10/3
 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) DUE: Three (3) readable copies of Preliminary Draft of Research Proposal.
(2) BRING Research Proposal Directions (handout/s), BR textbook, & any sources that you are not sure how to document
IN-CLASS:  Distribute Research Proposal Evaluation Checklist (handout).
Discuss Requirements for Submission of Research Proposal on Mon. 10/8, by 12 noon:
--Electronic version of Research Proposal to be e-mailed to Cora for submission to Turnitin;
--Paper (hard copy) version, correctly formatted, of Research Proposal to be submitted to Cora, with required Attachments
--Required Attachments: All 3 paper copies of Preliminary Drafts, critiqued and signed by workshop members
 Writers Workshop on 3 readable copies of Preliminary Drafts of Research Proposal to be critiqued and signed by workshop members during class.
Impromptu conferences with Cora (as needed) to discuss questions regarding the Research Proposal and documentation of sources.

WK #4 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon.
10/8
by
12 noon
 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: RESEARCH PROPOSAL to be graded:
(1) Paper (hard copy) version, correctly formatted, of Research Proposal - to be submitted to Cora's Humanities Dept. Mailbox, Modoc 226, by 12 noon
with . . .
(2) Required Attachments: All 3 paper copies of Preliminary Drafts, critiqued and signed by workshop members (from Week #3 Workshop) - to be submitted to Cora's Humanities Dept. Mailbox, Modoc 226, by 12 noon
and . . .
(3) Electronic version of Research Proposal for submission to Turnitin, to be e-mailed to Cora by 12 noon: cagatucci@cocc.edu
NOTE WELL:  Electronic versions of Research Proposals must be emailed to Cora today for submission to Turnitin before Cora will grade your Research Proposals! 
IN-CLASS:  No regular class meeting on Mon. 10/8/07 = COCC Faculty Development Workday.  If you have questions or problems, please email Cora.
Wed.
10/10
 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: 
(1) Continue conducting research on your focused topic, using your Research Proposal Parts 2 and 3 as a guide for expanding your search strategies, locating additional sources, reviewing and notetaking on these sources.
(2) Review & Bring WR 123 Syllabus: WR 123 Course GRADING and Late Policies
(3) Bring a copy of your Research Proposal (Final Draft) to class
(4) Bring BR textbook to class & Review BR sections previously assigned:
--BR Ch.2a "How can I explore my topic?," BR Part II "Collecting Information" (Chs. 4, 5, 6, 7) & what you learned/are learning in LIB 127
--BR Ch. 4 "Getting Ready to Collect and Keep Track of Information" (pp. 47-61, including advice/examples on creating an Annotated Working Bibliography, pp. 55-59);
--BR Ch. 14 "Avoiding Plagiarism (pp. 188-195)
--BR Ch. 17 "Understanding Documentation Systems" (pp. 237-240), and BR chapter on your approved Documentation Style (i.e. BR Ch. 18 "Using MLA Style," or Ch. 19 "Using APA Style," or Ch. 20 "Using Chicago [Humanities] Style," or Ch. 21 "Using CSE Style");
IN-CLASS: 
 Exchange Readings of students' Research Proposals (Final Drafts)
 Overview of Research Process Competencies assignments:
   1. Search Strategy Inventory
  2. Annotated Working Bibliography (min. 15 relevant sources required)
  3. In-Text Citation "Test"
  4. Research Notes & Notetaking "System" Conference
  5. Evaluations of 3 "Best" Sources
 Assign Research Process Competencies: 1. Annotated Working Bibliography &  2.  Search Strategy Inventory (directions handout)

WK #5 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon.
10/15

 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) Starter Draft of Annotated Working Bibliography (5 points)
(2) Starter Draft of Search Strategies Inventory (5 points)
(3) Bring BR textbook, Research Process Competencies: 1. Annotated Working Bibliography &  2.  Search Strategy Inventory (directions handout), & your questions
(4) Continue conducting research on your focused topic, using your Research Proposal Parts 2 and 3 as a guide for expanding your search strategies, locating additional sources, reviewing and notetaking on these sources.
IN-CLASS: 
Discuss format for APA (References) and MLA (Works Cited) bibliographical entries:
(NEW) Documentation (handout)
Discuss student questions regarding Research Process Competencies: 1. Annotated Working Bibliography &  2.  Search Strategy Inventory (directions handout).
 In-Class Workshop:  Review starter drafts & collect (at end of class period).
 Preview remaining Research Process Competencies Assignments:
  3. In-Text Citation "Test"
  4. Research Notes & Notetaking "System" Conference
  5. Evaluations of 3 "Best" Sources
Wed.
10/17		 Cora was sick on Wed., 10/17, so class had to be canceled.  We'll do on Mon., 10/22, what was originally planned for Wed. 10/17, and Revised Course Plan for upcoming weeks will be discuss in class on Mon., 10/22.

WK #6 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon.
10/22

 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) Bring BR textbook to class & Review BR sections previously assigned (see above)
(2) Bring sources that you don't know how to cite.
(3) Continue conducting research on your focused topic, using your Research Proposal Parts 2 and 3 as a guide for expanding your search strategies, locating additional sources, reviewing and notetaking on these sources.
IN-CLASS:  Return & discuss graded Research Proposals & discuss Research Proposal Revision Option.   Return & discuss starter drafts of Annotated Working Bibliography & Search Strategies Inventory.  Distribute & review updated MicroGrade Reports.
 Continue discussion of APA & MLA format - including sources you don't know how to cite.
Preview BR Part III "Working with Sources": Chs. 8, 9, 10; & Review Ch. 14 "Avoiding Plagiarism"
Time will be made for Impromptu student conferences with Cora during the last part of class.
Wed.
10/24
 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: 
(1) DUE: Revised/Updated Preliminary Draft of Annotated Working Bibliography (& Bring to class any sources you still don't know how to cite);
(2) DUE: Revised/Updated Preliminary Draft of Search Strategies Inventory
(3) Read BR Part III "Working with Sources":  Ch. 8 "Reading Critically" (pp. 109-123); Ch. 9 "Evaluating Sources" (pp. 124-131); & Ch. 10 "Taking Notes" (pp. 132-141)
IN-CLASS: 
 APA & MLA Workshops: Review revised/updated preliminary drafts of Annotated Working Bibliography, sources you still don't know how to cite, & revised/updated preliminary drafts of Search Strategies Inventory.  Time will be made for Impromptu student conferences with Cora.
Assign In-Text Citation "Test" Directions (handout) & Review/Preview BR chapters:
--Ch. 10b: "Quote Directly" (pp. 133-135), "Paraphrase" (pp. 135-138), "Summarize" (pp. 138-140);
--Ch. 13 "Integrating Sources" (pp. 173-187), esp. 13b on integrating quotations, 13c on integrating paraphrases, and 13d on integrating summaries;
--APA users: Ch. 19a "How do I cite sources within the text of my document?" (pp. 276-279); and example "APA-style Research Essay" (292-301)
--MLA users: 18a "How do I cite sources within the text of my document?" (pp. 244-247); and example "MLA-style Research Essay" (pp. 266-273)

WK #7 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon.
10/29

 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) DUE: Preliminary Draft of In-Text Citation "Test" (& BRING to class the sources cited in your preliminary draft)
(2) DUE:  Latest updated/corrected Draft of your Annotated Working Bibliography (which must include corrected bibliographical entries for sources cited in your  Preliminary Draft of In-Text Citation "Test"!)
(3) Bring In-Text Citation "Test" Directions (handout) and BR textbook, do prep. reading/review assigned, & bring your questions.
(4) Recommended Deadline for (Optional) Revisions of Research Proposal with required Attachments: original graded version with Cora's comments & completed Evaluation sheet.
(5) NOTE: At this point in the term, you should be nearly finished with the major research, source review & notetaking phase of your project.
IN-CLASS: 
Discuss questions regarding In-Text Citation "Test" Directions (handout).
 APA & MLA Workshops: Review Preliminary Drafts of In-Text Citation "Test," using directions handout, latest updated/corrected Drafts of Annotated Working Bibliography, & relevant sections of BR textbook.
 Time will be made for Impromptu student conferences with Cora
Wed.
10/30
 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: 
(1) DUE: "Final" Draft of Annotated Working Bibliography (to be graded), with workshopped Preliminary Draft/s attached;
(2) DUE: "Final" Draft of Search Strategies Inventory (to be graded), with workshopped Preliminary Draft/s attached;
(3) DUE: "Final" Draft of In-Text Citation "Test" (to be graded), with workshopped Preliminary Draft attached.
(4) Be sure to BRING BR textbook
IN-CLASS: 
 Exchange Readings of another student's' "Final: Drafts of Annotated Working Bibliography, Search Strategies Inventory, and In-Text Citation "Test"; then collect Final Drafts and Attachments for grading.
Sign up for Wk #8 Small Group Conference, Assign Conference Preparation due at scheduled Wk #8 conference, & Review/Preview relevant BR chapters:
--Bring representative sampling of Research Notes, to illustrate & discuss your Notetaking "System"  - review BR Part III "Working with Sources": Chs. 8, 9, 10; & Ch. 14 "Avoiding Plagiarism";
--Completed forms identifying & evaluating your 3 "Best" Sources (which should be included in your Annotated Working Bibliography), using criteria presented in BR Ch. 9 "Evaluating Sources" (pp. 124-131) to justify your choices;
--Starter Draft of Detailed Outline for your Critical Research Paper essay: Detailed Outline should include (a) your current/revised research essay Thesis; (b) organized list of major sections & subtopics to be discussed your research essay, under each of which you should (c) informally cite sources you plan to use to develop each section/subtopic; and (d) correctly formatted list of References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) of all sources and only sources that you plan to cite explicitly in the text of your Critical Research Paper essay.
For help developing your Detailed Outline, see these relevant BR chapters/sections:
--On Getting Organized: Ch. 11 "Organizing and Outlining" (pp. 145-155), Ch. 12b (pp. 162-163) & 12e (pp. 167-168) [Remember essay structure = introduction (12c) + thesis, body, conclusion (12g)];
--On Revising your Thesis: Ch. 12a "How can I develop my thesis statement?" (pp. 158-162)
["Develop a Preliminary Thesis Statement" (pp. 110-113) may also be helpful review];
--On Integrating Sources: Ch. 12d (pp. 165-167), 12e (p. 172), & Ch. 13 "Integrating Sources" (pp. 173-187) - see also In-Text Citation "Test" directions handout  & relevant assigned BR readings.

FRI., 11/2:  Last day to drop courses without instructor's signature;
& last day to add courses with instructor's permission/signature required.

WK #8 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Week #8 - Mon. 11/5: Begin Instructor's Permission/Signature Required
to withdraw from courses with "W" on transcript
Mon.
11/5

 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
Conference Preparation (see Wed., 10/30/07)
IN-CLASS:  Pre-Scheduled Small Group Conferences
Wed.
11/7
 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: 
Conference Preparation (see Wed., 10/30/07)
IN-CLASS: Pre-Scheduled Small Group Conferences

WK #9 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

MON. 11/12: Veterans' Day Holiday - NO CLASSES & COLLEGE CLOSED
Wed.
11/14
 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: 
(1) Read/Review BR Part IV "Writing Your Document," Chs. 11-16
IN-CLASS: Return graded Research Process assignments: Annotated Working Bibliography, Search Strategy Inventory, In-Text Citation "Test"  & discuss Optional Revisions. Distribute & discuss updated Micrograde Reports, including scores for Wk #8 Conference/Conference Prep.
 Assign & discuss Critical Research Paper (CRP) directions (handout)
Assign & discuss (Revised) Detailed Outline & CRP Preliminary Drafts (due Week #10)

FRI., 11/16:  Begin Winter 2008 Registration.

WK #10 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon.
11/19

 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) Read & Bring Critical Research Paper (CRP) directions handout with all your questions
 (2) Recommended Deadline for (Optional) Revisions of Research Process assignments: Annotated Working Bibliography, Search Strategy Inventory, and/or In-Text Citation "Test" Research Proposal with required Attachment/s: original graded version/s with Cora's comments
IN-CLASS: 
Discuss student questions regarding Critical Research Paper (CRP) directions handout, as well as assigned (Revised) Detailed Outlines, CRP Preliminary Drafts, & References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) lists.
Wed.
11/21
 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: 
(1) DUE: 3 readable copies of (Revised) Detailed Outline - 3rd copy to be turned in to Cora at end of class if you want Cora's Wk #11 feedback!
(2) DUE: 3 readable copies of CRP Preliminary Draft - 3rd copy to be turned in to Cora at end of class if you want Cora's Wk #11 feedback!
(3) DUE: 3 readable copies of References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) lists- 3rd copy to be turned in to Cora at end of class if you want Cora's Wk #11 feedback!
IN-CLASS: 
Constitute Workshop Groups and Begin Workshops:  Exchange & review (Revised) Detailed Outlines, CRP Preliminary Drafts, & References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) lists
Cora will collect her copies of (Revised) Detailed Outlines, CRP Preliminary Drafts, & References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) lists at end of class.

THURS-FRI 11/22-23: Thanksgivings Holiday - NO CLASSES & COLLEGE CLOSED

WK #11 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon.
11/26

 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) Complete reviews of your Workshop Group's (Revised) Detailed Outlines, CRP Preliminary Drafts, & References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) lists
IN-CLASS: 
Finish Workshops: Return & discuss completed reviews of (Revised) Detailed Outlines, CRP Preliminary Drafts, & References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) lists.
Wed.
11/28
 		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: 
(1) TBA
IN-CLASS:  TBA
WED, 11/28:  Last day to Withdraw from classes with Instructor's Permission/Signature Required.

FINALS WEEK: DEC. 3 - 7, 2007
See also Academic Calendar & Final Exam Schedule:
 http://current.cocc.edu/Degrees_Classes/calendar/default.aspx

MON.
DEC. 3
 8:00 a.m.
MODOC 101		 DUE: FINAL DRAFT of CRITICAL RESEARCH PAPER (to be graded):
(1) Paper (hard copy) version, correctly formatted, of Critical Research Paper
with . . .
(2) Required Attachments: All 3 paper copies of Preliminary Drafts, critiqued and signed by workshop members & Cora (from Weeks #10-11 Workshops)
and . . .
(3) Electronic version of Critical Research Paper for submission to Turnitin, to be e-mailed to Cora: cagatucci@cocc.edu
NOTE WELL:  Electronic versions of Critical Research Papers must be emailed to Cora today for submission to Turnitin before Cora will grade! 
IN-CLASS:
(1) Exchange Readings of Final Drafts.  Then Cora will collect (paper) FINAL DRAFTS & ATTACHMENTS. Remember: E-version of your Final Draft must also be emailed to Cora today for submission to Turnitin.
(2) Complete Final Self-Evaluation (Exit) Survey - Due at end of Final class.

Tues., 12/11/07: Deadline for COCC Instructors to submit Fall 2007 Final Course Grades.
Thurs., 12/13/07: Students' Fall 2007 Grades available on COCC web. 
Cora will be out of town 12/13 - 12/21/07, and the College will be closed 12/24/07 through 1/1/08.  If you have questions or concerns about your final course grade or wish to retrieve your end-of-term work, please contact Cora via email: cagatucci@cocc.edu

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