WRITING 123 *Tentative* Course Plan for FALL 2008
CRN# 40221 - 3 Credits - Instructor: Cora Agatucci
 Tues & Thurs 10:15 - 11:30 a.m., Ponderosa Rm. 206
 BR = Bedford Researcher, our required course text
Please bring BR textbook & other relevant course materials to every class meeting.
COCC 2008-09 Academic Calendar & Final Exam Schedules:
http://current.cocc.edu/Degrees_Classes/calendar/default.aspx

WK #1 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Tues.
9/23

 

 IN-CLASS:  Introduction to WR 123: Syllabus & Course Plan (handouts);
 Assign WR 123 Student Survey - Week #1  (handout - also available Online)
http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr123/surveyWk1.htm
Discuss WR 123 Recommended Prerequisites, LIB 127 skills & knowledge, WR 123 Learning Outcomes; step-by-step process approach & major assignments, BR textbook survey 
Assign Exploratory Research & Topic Selection:  Preview BR Ch. 1: "Getting Started," BR Ch.2a: "How can I explore my topic?" & Informational Search skills (LIB 127 & BR Part II: "Collecting Information" - chs. 4, 5, 6, 7]
Recommend: Tina Hovekamp's LIB 127 web available Online (only):
 http://web.cocc.edu/thovekamp/lib127/lib127home.html
Thurs.
9/25

 

 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) DUE: WR 123 Student Survey - Week #1  (handout)
http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr123/surveyWk1.htm
(2) Read BR "Introduction for Writers" (pp. xiii-xxi) & Survey BR textbook (including Contents pp. xxiii-xxxii & Appendix pp. 343-365)
(3) Read BR Ch. 1 "Getting Started" (pp. 3-14) & BR Ch. 2 "Exploring and Narrowing Your Topic" (pp. 15-31)
(4) 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 BR survey & reading assignments; Exploratory Research & Topic Selection, cont'd.
Assign Directions for Week #2 Informal Written Progress Report:
   (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.
Distribute Handout: Research Proposal Directions
http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr123/proposal.htm

Week #1 - FYI  -  (1) COCC Bookstore Week #1 Rush Hours:
Mon. 9/22/08 through Thurs. 9/25/08: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm; & Fri., 9/26/08: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
 Online Information on Fall 2008 COCC Bookstore Textbook Ordering:
http://bookstore.cocc.edu/Textbooks/default.aspx
 (2) COCC CAP Center - Career Services, Academic Advising, Personal Counseling
Week #1 Drop-in Advising (COCC Barber Library lower level): Mon-Fri beginning 8:00 am
CAP Center Online Information: http://cap.cocc.edu/
(3) COCC Registration - Week #1 Extended Hours in BEC (Boyle Education Center):
Mon. 9/22 through Thurs. 9/25/08: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; & Fri. 9/26/08: 8:00 am - 5 pm
COCC Registration/Student Records Online Information:
http://current.cocc.edu/Advising_Registration/default.aspx

WK #2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Week #2 - FYI
Mon. 9/29/08: Academic Warning Petitions due to Enrollment Services, BEC.
 New office hours -- Admissions & Records in Boyle Education Center (BEC) and
the CAP Center in the lower level of the Library will be open
until 6:00 pm every Wednesday evening to better serve our students.

Tues.
9/30		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) DUE: Week #2 Informal Written Progress Report - Cora will collect workshopped copy at end of class, so be sure to keep an additional copy for yourself!
Directions for Week #2 Informal Written Progress Report already given & discussed in-class during Week #1:
    (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.
(2) Read & Bring to class Research Proposal Directions
(3) Continue Exploratory Research & Topic Selection
IN-CLASS:
Writers Workshop: Week #2 Informal Written Progress Report; then Cora will collect workshopped copy (at end of class)
Begin discussing Research Proposal Directions handout & BR textbook help:
Review BR Chs. 1 & 2; & Preview BR Ch. 3 "Developing Your Research Question & Proposal" & BR Ch. 4 "Getting Ready to Collect and Keep Track of Information."
 Review Good Student Example Research Proposal (paper handout only)
Thurs.
10/2		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) Read/Review & Bring handouts: Research Proposal Directions & Student Example Research Proposal
(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)
(3) Continue Exploratory Research & Topic Selection
IN-CLASS:   Cora plans to return & discuss Week #2 Informal Written Progress Reports.
 Continue discussion of Research Proposal Directions & Student Example Research Proposal.
Discuss Choosing a Documentation Style appropriate to the field/discipline of your selected topic/issue, Creating an Annotated Working Bibliography, & Avoiding Plagiarism: Review BR ch. 17 (& preview the rest of BR Part V), BR pp. 55-59, and BR ch. 14.
 Distribute & discuss Documentation Guide Supplement (handout)
 Impromptu conferences with Cora (as needed) to discuss feedback on Informal Written Progress Reports and questions regarding the Research Proposal directions & requirements.

WK #3 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Mon. 10/6/08: Late Tuition & Late Registration Fees begin for Fall 2008 full term classes
Tues.
10/7


 

 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) Read/Review & Bring handouts: Documentation Guide Supplement, Research Proposal Directions, & Student Example Research Proposal
(2) Bring BR textbook & review relevant sections assigned in Weeks #1 & #2
(3) Bring to class any sources that you are still not sure how to document
IN-CLASS: Cora plans to distribute preliminary Micrograde Reports & give directions for accessing WebGrade online today.
 Continue discussion of Documentation Guide Supplement (handout), as well as Research Proposal Directions (handout), assigned BR sections, Student Example Research Proposal (paper handout only).
Distribute Research Proposal Evaluation Checklist (handout).
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!
Thurs.
10/9		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) DUE: Two (2) readable copies of Preliminary Draft of Research Proposal.
(2) Review & Bring to class Research Proposal Directions (handout), Student Example Research Proposal (paper handout only) & Research Proposal Evaluation Checklist (handout)
(3) Read the BR chapter on your approved documentation style (e.g. Ch. 18 on MLA or Ch. 19 on APA) & Review/Bring Documentation Guide Supplement (handout),
(4) Bring to class any sources that you are still not sure how to document
IN-CLASS:  
 Discuss Submission Requirements for Research Proposal (due Week #4):
 --Electronic version of Research Proposal Final Draft to be e-mailed to Cora for submission to Turnitin;
--Paper (hard copy) version, correctly formatted, of Research Proposal Final Draft  to be submitted to Cora, with required Attachments
--Required Attachments: 2 paper copies of Preliminary Drafts, critiqued and signed by workshop members
 Writers Workshop on 2 readable copies of Preliminary Drafts of Research Proposal to be critiqued and signed by workshop members during class, using Research Proposal Directions (handout), BR textbook, Student Example Research Proposal (paper handout only), Documentation Guide Supplement (handout), and Research Proposal Evaluation Checklist (handout) as guides.
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 REVISED
Tues.
10/14		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE: RESEARCH PROPOSAL FINAL DRAFT to be graded:
(1) Paper (hard copy) version, correctly formatted, of Research Proposal-Final Draft,
AND 
(2) Required Attachments: 2 paper copies of Preliminary Drafts, critiqued and signed by workshop members (from Week #3 Workshop held in-class on 4/15/08),
AND
(3) Electronic version of Research Proposal for submission to Turnitin must also be electronically-mailed to Cora TODAY: 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! 
 (4) Review WR 123 Syllabus (handout) on Course GRADING, Late & Plagiarism Policies
IN-CLASS:
Exchange Readings of students' Research Proposals - Final Drafts.  Then
Cora will collect Paper version & required Attachments. Again, NOTE WELL:  Electronic versions of Research Proposals must be emailed to Cora today for submission to Turnitin before Cora will grade your Research Proposals! 
Overview of Research Process Competencies & Conference assignments:
   1. Search Strategy Inventory (min. 7 different college-level search strategies will be required)
  2. Annotated Working Bibliography (min. 15 relevant college-level sources will be required)
  3. In-Text Citation "Test"
  4. Conference: Research Notes Sampling & Notetaking "System" Discussion (due at Conference)
  5. Evaluations of 2 or 3 "Best" Sources (due at Conference)
  6. Starter Draft of CRP Outline (due at Conference)
 Distribute handout Directions for Research Process Competencies: 1. Search Strategy Inventory & 2. Annotated Working Bibliography & Assign Starter Drafts
Thurs.
10/16		 ASSIGNMENTS DUE:
(1) READ/REVIEW BR ch. 4: "Getting Ready to Collect and Keep Track of Information," pp. 47-61 (including review of "Create a Working Bibliography" & an Annotated Bibliography), and BRING BR textbook to class;
(2) 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); and Review Ch. 14 "Avoiding Plagiarism"
(3) Continue conducting research on your focused topic
IN-CLASS:  
Discuss assigned reading.  Distribute & discuss handout directions for Research Process Competencies: 1. Search Strategies Inventory and 2. Annotated Working Bibliography (in correct APA or MLA style)

WK #5 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED - REVised 10/28/08
Tues.
10/21		 Assignments DUE:  Same as Thurs., 10/16
(1) READ/REVIEW BR ch. 4: "Getting Ready to Collect and Keep Track of Information," pp. 47-61 (including review of "Create a Working Bibliography" & an Annotated Bibliography), and BRING BR textbook to class;
(2) 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); and Review Ch. 14 "Avoiding Plagiarism"
(3) Continue conducting research on your focused topic
IN-CLASS: Same as Thurs., 10/16
Discuss student questions re: Research Process Competencies: 1. Search Strategies Inventory and 2. Annotated Working Bibliography (in correct APA or MLA style) handout directions - SO FAR - and
Review online Example Preliminary Draft of Annotated Bibliography (in APA Style):
  http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr123/annworkingbiblio_example.htm
Discuss assigned BR Part III "Working with Sources" chs. 8, 9 & 10 readings on critical reading, notetaking & evaluating sources.
Thurs.
10/23
REV		 Assignments DUE:
(1) READ/Study BR chapter on your approved documentation style (e.g. BR Ch 18 for MLA style or BR Ch. 19 for APA style or BR Ch. 20 on Chicago-Humanities style); & Documentation Guide (handout) supplement if you're using APA or MLA style; BUT IF you are using a different document style (e.g. AAA style) not addressed in our BR textbook, consult with CORA for help as needed!
(2) Continue conducting research on your focused topic, AND . . .
--adding useful sources found/reviewed to your (in progress) Annotated Working Bibliography,
--adding search strategies & results to your (in progress) Search Strategy Inventory,
--bringing sources or information on sources that you don't know how to document, to class to get help from Cora (as needed)
IN-CLASS:  CLASS CANCELED BECAUSE CORA WAS SICK.
Cora plans to return & discuss graded Research Proposals, discuss Research Proposal Revision Option, and distribute updated MicroGrade Reports (also uploaded to WebGrade)
Some class time will be set aside for impromptu in-class conferences with Cora to discuss graded Research Proposals, Required/Optional Revisions, & Documentation questions.

WK #6 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED - REVISED 10/28/08

Week #6 - FYI: Mon. 10/27: Midterm Grade Reports due from all COCC Instructors
Tues.
10/28
REV		 Assignments DUE:
(1) READ BR ch. 11, "Organizing and Outlining" (pp. 145-156)
(2) Continue conducting research on your focused topic, AND . . .
--adding useful sources found/reviewed to your (in progress) Annotated Working Bibliography,
--adding search strategies & results to your (in progress) Search Strategy Inventory,
--bringing sources or information on sources that you don't know how to document, to class to get help from Cora (as needed)
IN-CLASS: 
 REV: Cora returned & discussed (most) & graded Research Proposals, Research Proposal Revision Option (& revised recommended deadline, and distributed updated MicroGrade Reports (also uploaded to WebGrade) Some class time set aside for impromptu in-class conferences with Cora to discuss graded Research Proposals, Required/Optional Revisions, & Documentation questions.
 REV: Cora presented brief overview of differences among summary v. paraphrase v. direct quotation, and related in-text citation practices; and of GETTING ORGANIZED - the sooner, the better! - previewing & asking students to review online student Example Informal Outline:
 http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr123/outline_example.htm
 Discuss assigned reading BR ch. 11, "Organizing and Outlining" (pp. 145-156) & review/preview related resources: 
 "Step 1: Review Your Notes and Refine Your Preliminary Thesis Statement" (p. 146); & Review/Preview:
     BR ch. 12a "How can I develop my thesis statement?" (pp. 158-161), and
     BR ch. 8b "Develop a Preliminary Thesis Statement" (pp. 110-113), and
     Your WR 123 Research Proposal Part 2
"Step 2: Identify Organizational Patterns in Your Sources" (pp. 146-148); & Review/Preview:
     Use your best sources: BR ch. 9 "Evaluating Sources" criteria (pp. 124-131);
"Step 3: Label, Group, Cluster, or Map Arguments, Ideas, and Information" (pp. 148-151),  BR ch. 11b "What kind of
     outline should I create?" (pp. 151-155); & Review/Preview:
     Your WR 123 Research Proposal Part 3A; and
      BR ch. 12b "How can I use my outline to draft my document?" (pp. 162-163), and
      BR ch. 12e "How can I make sure my document is well organized?" (pp. 167-168)
Thurs.
10/30
REV		 Assignments DUE:
 (1) Required & Optional Revisions of WR 123 Research Proposal - AND Note Well: original graded version with Cora's comments & Cora's original completed evaluation sheet must be attached to revised version or Revision will NOT be (re-)graded!
 REV (1)  READ online student Example Informal Outline:
 http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr123/outline_example.htm
(2) READ/Review in our BR textbook:
--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;
--Ch. 14 "Avoiding Plagiarism"
(3) Continue conducting research on your focused topic, AND . . .
--adding useful sources found/reviewed to your (in progress) Annotated Working Bibliography,
--adding search strategies & results to your (in progress) Search Strategy Inventory,
--bringing sources or information on sources that you don't know how to document, to class to get help from Cora (as needed)
IN-CLASS: 
 REV Cora will return the remaining 4 graded Research Proposals and distribute updated MicroGrade Reports (also uploaded to WebGrade).  Some class time will be set aside for impromptu in-class conferences with Cora to discuss graded Research Proposals, Required/Optional Revisions, & Documentation questions at end of class.
 REV Continue discussion of GETTING ORGANIZED: assigned (10/28/08) readings of online student Example Informal Outline and BR ch. 11, "Organizing and Outlining" (pp. 145-156) & review/preview related resources: 
 "Step 1: Review Your Notes and Refine Your Preliminary Thesis Statement" (p. 146); & Review/Preview:
     BR ch. 12a "How can I develop my thesis statement?" (pp. 158-161), and
     BR ch. 8b "Develop a Preliminary Thesis Statement" (pp. 110-113), and
     Your WR 123 Research Proposal Part 2
"Step 2: Identify Organizational Patterns in Your Sources" (pp. 146-148); & Review/Preview:
     Use your best sources: BR ch. 9 "Evaluating Sources" criteria (pp. 124-131);
"Step 3: Label, Group, Cluster, or Map Arguments, Ideas, and Information" (pp. 148-151),  BR ch. 11b "What kind of
     outline should I create?" (pp. 151-155); & Review/Preview:
     Your WR 123 Research Proposal Part 3A; and
      BR ch. 12b "How can I use my outline to draft my document?" (pp. 162-163), and
      BR ch. 12e "How can I make sure my document is well organized?" (pp. 167-168)
 REV Introduce In-Text Citation "Test" assignment directions (handout), including discussion of today's assigned BR textbook Chs.10, 13, 14 readings; and overview of the following BR textbook sections relevant to different documentation styles for in-text citations:
    APA style:  BR Ch. 19 "Using APA Style," especially 19a "How do I cite sources within the text of my document?" (pp. 276-279); and examples of source citations in "APA-style Research Essay" (292-301).
    MLA style:  BR Ch. 18 "Using MLA Style," especially 18a "How do I cite sources within the text of my document?" (pp. 244-247); and examples of source citations in "MLA-style Research Essay" (pp. 266-273).
  Chicago-Humanities style:  BR Ch. 20 "Using Chicago [Humanities] Style," especially 20a "How do I cite sources within the text of my document?" (pp. 304-305); and examples of source citations in "Chicago [Humanities] -style Research Essay" (pp. 320-329).
  AAA style (Cora will have to address separately since not addressed in our BR textbook).

WK #7 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Tues.
11/4		 Assignments DUE:
(1) Read In-Text Citation "Test" assignment directions (handout), & bring questions
(2) Continue conducting research on your focused topic, AND . . .
--adding useful sources found/reviewed to your (in progress) Annotated Working Bibliography,
--adding search strategies & results to your (in progress) Search Strategy Inventory,
--bringing sources or information on sources that you don't know how to document, to class to get help from Cora (as needed)
IN-CLASS: 
We discussed student questions re: In-Text Citation "Test" assignment directions (handout),
Cora conducted impromptu individual conferences with students, as requested.
Thurs.
11/6
 		 Assignments DUE:
REV. (1) Recommended deadline for Required & Optional Revisions of WR 123 Research Proposal - AND Note Well: original graded version with Cora's comments & Cora's original completed evaluation sheet must be attached to revised version or Revision will NOT be (re-)graded!
(2) DUE: Preliminary Draft (1 c.) of Search Strategy Inventory
(3) DUE: Preliminary Draft (1 c.) of Annotated Working Bibliography
(4) DUE: Preliminary Draft (1 c.) of In-Text Citation "Test"
IN-CLASS:  Collect Required & Optional Revisions of WR 123 Research Proposals & required attachments.
Workshops on Preliminary Drafts of Search Strategy Inventory, Annotated Working Bibliography, & In-Text Citation "Test".

WK #8 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Tues. 11/11: Veteran's Day Holiday - NO CLASS & College closed.
Thurs.
11/13
 		 Assignments DUE:
(1) DUE: FINAL Draft (1 c.) of Search Strategy Inventory (to be graded) &
--attach workshopped preliminary draft from 11/6
(2) DUE: Final Draft (1 c.) of Annotated Working Bibliography (to be graded) &
--attach workshopped preliminary draft from 11/6
(3) DUE: Final Draft (1 c.) of In-Text Citation "Test" (to be graded) &
----attach workshopped preliminary draft from 11/6
IN-CLASS: 
Assign Week #9 Small Group conferences with Cora & required conference preparation:
informal plan/outline, evaluation of best sources, "notetaking" system. 
Overview of rest of course plan: assign reading, preliminary drafts of Critical Research Paper and Week 10-11 CRP preliminary draft workshops.

WK #9 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Week #9 Assignments DUE - EVERYBODY:
(1) Review BR Part III "Working with Sources": Chs. 8-10 (pp. 124-141);
 (2) READ/Review BR Part IV "Writing Your Document": Chs. 11-15 (pp. 143-208);
 (3) Review BR chapter devoted to your approved documentation style:
-- APA users: BR Ch. 19, including example “APA-style Research Essay” (pp. 292-301)
-- MLA users: BR Ch. 18, including example “MLA-style Research Essay” (pp. 266-273)
-- Chicago-Humanities users: BR Ch. 20, including example “Chicago [Humanities]-style Research Essay” (pp. 320-329)
-- AAA [American Anthropology Association] users:  Consult with Cora.
(4) Week 9 Small Group Conference Preparation (see below)
 NOTE:  Cora will return graded Search Strategy Inventory, Annotated Working Bibliography, & In-Text Citation "Test" at Conference, discuss Revision option & updated Micrograde Reports.
Tues.
11/18		 Assignments DUE at Small Group Conference:
(1) Come prepared to discuss your "system" of processing and "notetaking" on sources;
(2) Come prepared to identify your "Best" sources & justify you selections using criteria presented in BR Ch. 9 "Evaluating Sources" (pp. 125- 131).
(3) Bring some of your (portable) sources to demonstrate/illustrate items (1) and (2) above
(4) DUE: Copy for Cora of Informal Plan/Outline of your CRP Essay, which should include:
   (a) your current/revised research essay Thesis;
   (b) organized list & brief descriptions of planned major sections & subtopics  to be discussed in your research essay,  which should integrate . . .
   (c) informal identification of sources and specific source citations that you plan to use to develop these major sections and subtopics of your essay; and
   (d) correctly formatted list of References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA)  or Bibligraphy (Chicago-Humanities) of all sources and only sources that you plan (so far) to cite (i.e. summarize, paraphrase, quote) explicitly in the text of your Critical Research Paper essay.
IN-CLASS  Small Group Conference: 10:20 - 10: 50: 

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IN-CLASS Small Group Conference: 11:00 - 11:30: 

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Thurs.
11/20
 		 Assignments DUE at assigned Small Group Conference:
(1) Come prepared to discuss your "system" of processing and "notetaking" on sources;
(2) Come prepared to identify your "Best" sources & justify you selections using criteria presented in BR Ch. 9 "Evaluating Sources" (pp. 125- 131).
(3) Bring some of your (portable) sources to demonstrate/illustrate items (1) and (2) above
(4) DUE: Copy for Cora of Informal Plan/Outline of your CRP Essay, which should include:
   (a) your current/revised research essay Thesis;
   (b) organized list & brief descriptions of planned major sections & subtopics  to be discussed in your research essay,  which should integrate . . .
   (c) informal identification of sources and specific source citations that you plan to use to develop these major sections and subtopics of your essay; and
   (d) correctly formatted list of References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA)  or Bibligraphy (Chicago-Humanities) of all sources and only sources that you plan (so far) to cite (i.e. summarize, paraphrase, quote) explicitly in the text of your Critical Research Paper essay.
IN-CLASS Small Group Conference: 10:20 - 10: 50: 

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IN-CLASS Small Group Conference: 11:00 - 11:30: 

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WK #10 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Tues.
11/25
 		 Assignments DUE:
(1) Recommended deadline for Revisions
IN-CLASS:  Cora will return & discuss Informal Plan/Outline.
Discuss Directions for Critical Research Paper essay (checklist handout), BR example research papers (including Title Page/Heading, Running Page Header, other formatting requirements), and  BR Part IV advice - esp. Chs. 12-13, 15 - on Drafting & Revising,
Thurs. & Fri., 11/27-28, 2008: Thanksgiving Holiday - NO CLASS & College closed.

WK #11 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Tues.
12/2		 Assignments DUE:
(1) DUE:  Preliminary Drafts of Critical Research Paper Essay - 1 paper c. for Workshop
(2) Second copy - may be electronic) for Cora to critique!
IN-CLASS:  Cora will return graded revisions turned in on 11/25/08.
 Workshops
Thurs.
12/4
 		 Assignments DUE:
IN-CLASS: 
Finish Workshops & Assign Exit Survey (handout)

OUR SCHEDULED FINAL EXAM DAY/TIME: 
 
WK #12 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Tues.
12/9
10:15 am
PON 206

 		 Assignments DUE:
(1) Final Draft of Critical Research Paper (correctly formatted paper copy to be graded)
(2) Attachments:  Workshopped Preliminary Drafts
(3) Electronic version of Critical Research Paper (for submission to Turnitin)
(4)  WR 123 Exit Survey (handout)
IN-CLASS:  Exchange readings of Final Drafts; complete Exit Survey, collect everything!

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