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| Course Objectives | To
help students develop the ability to think critically, to organize thoughts
effectively, and to express ideas clearly; to give students practice in
researching and writing essays and a White Paper in MLA form.
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| Class Procedures | Class-time
is dedicated to discussing student papers (in terms of content, sentence
structure, & MLA form), as well as readings including the textbook Writing
& Reading Across the Curriculum and various other topical articles &
essays assigned by instructor. Class-time will also be devoted
to writing-workshop (sentence surgery and group projects). Students
will be expected to spend ample time in committee and individually, preparing
their research projects. |
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| Research
Project: Bird Flu Pandemic White Paper |
Students
will form committees and will write analytical papers in the form of an
extensive White Paper,
(using MLA documentation where appropriate), on various aspects of the Bird
Flu Pandemic. If time allows, each committee will have the opportunity
to revise every White Paper chapter; thus each chapter will contain the
editorial input of every student. An Intro Committee will be formed
(members to be selected by the instructor) which will write the Introduction
to the over-all White Paper. As a PowerPoint presentation summarizing
each committee's research is part of this assignment, a Media Committee
will work together to ensure that the PowerPoint project is coherent and
effective. Because this is a substantial and challenging assignment
(requiring in-depth teamwork, as well as extensive generating, organizing,
drafting, and revising), this project takes the place of individual research
papers. This project
is to be prepared with the understanding that it will be presented to the
command as an example of the analytical and organizational ability of members
of the class.
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| Writing Workshop | Students
will write during every class meeting. Bring paper, pen, and drafts
to every class meeting. |
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| Assigned Reading | Writing
& Reading Across the Curriculum, 8th ed: Chapter Six, "Research" 163-213,
and various essays from this and other resources (to be assigned as they
pertain to class topics). |
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| Essays | During
the course, students will write four essays for evaluation. These essays
will focus on analysis of abstractions and will include elements of traditional
expository modes: description, narration, persuasion, argumentation, comparison
& contrast, and cause & effect. At least one of the four essays
must include MLA style documentation. |
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| Essay Exams | Because
of magnitude of term project, there will be no midterm essay exam. Topics
of final essay exam will be announced. |
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| Preparation of Manuscripts |
Work
written in class will require 8 1/2X11 paper. Write
on one side of the paper only, using blue or black ink. Write on every other
line and leave adequate margins on both sides & between lines for comments
and additions. Papers must be neat and legible. Include name, essay number & title, and page number on upper right hand corner of every page. Homework must be typed in san serif 18 pt, double-spaced. |
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| Late Papers | No
late papers will be accepted unless approved by the instructor in advance.
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| Attendance & Deportment |
Prompt
attendance is required. If you are required for duty or some other personal
matter, you must present chit. While
in class, especially during discussion periods, students will be held to
high standards of behavior: students who talk-out-of turn will be removed
from the class. |
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| Plagiarism | Plagiarism is the act of using another person's words and ideas as if they were one's own. Plagiarism is forbidden. Any student who participates in plagiarism on a paper or exam will automatically receive an F. Strict adherance to proper MLA documentation will enable you to avoid the crime of plagiarism. | |||||
| Grades | Instructor believes that the true value of the course is the degree to which each individual student thinks deeply about topics addressed in class. Education is not only a life-long exercise, it is a life-enhancing enterprise. To think clearly and to express ideas persuasively is a joyful thing. Grades are largely based on demonstrated improvement in analysis and written expression as well as on appropriate participation in classroom discussions, sentence surgery, and small-group writing exercises. | |||||
| Grading
Matrix (written work) |
Outstanding
Essay ("A") · Insightfully presents and convincingly supports
an opinion on the issue or a critique of the argument · Ideas are
very clear, well-organized, and logically connected · Shows superior
control of language: grammar, stylistic variety, and standard conventions
of writing; minor flaws may occur Strong Essay ("B") · Presents well-chosen examples and strongly supports an opinion on the issue or a critique of the argument · Ideas are generally clear and well organized; connections are logical · Shows solid control of language: grammar, stylistic variety, and standard conventions of writing; minor flaws occur Adequate Essay ("C") · Presents and adequately supports an opinion on the issue or a critique of the argument · Ideas are fairly clear and adequately organized; logical connections are satisfactory · Shows flawed control of language: grammar, stylistic variety, and standard conventions of writing Weak Essay ("D") · Succeeds only partially in presenting and supporting an opinion on the issue or a critique of the argument · Ideas may be unclear and poorly organized; logical connections are deficient · Shows unsatisfactory control of language: contains significant mistakes in grammar, usage, and sentence structure · Does not respond to topic or assignment Deficient Essay ("F") · Shows little success in presenting and supporting an opinion on the issue or a critique of the argument · Ideas lack clarity and organization · Meaning is impeded by many serious mistakes in grammar, usage, and sentence structure · Does not respond to topic or assignment |
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| Weekly Schedule |
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| Week 1 | Explanation
of the course and syllabus |
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| Essay
1 ("Humor") due. |
Sentence surgery |
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| Week 3 | White
Paper, Part I due:
Monday of Week 3
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| Essay
2 ("Maelstrom") due. |
Review
Steps of the Writing Process |
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| Week 4 | White
Paper, Part 2 due:
Monday of Week 4 |
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| Essay
3 ("Temperance") due. |
Committee
Work & Sentence surgery |
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| Week 5 | White
Paper, Part 3 due:
Monday of Week 5
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| Committee
Work & Sentence surgery Discuss reading Discussion of MLA style |
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| Week 6 | White
Paper, Part 4 due:
Monday
of Week 6 |
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| Essay
4 ("Heroism") due. |
Committee Work & Sentence surgery |
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| Week 7 | White
Paper, Part 5 due:Monday
of Week 7 |
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Committee
Work & Sentence surgery |
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| Week 8 | White
Paper Final Drafts and Slide Show due: Monday of Week 8 |
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| Presentations Final in-class essay exam |
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| Questions?
Prof. Stafford's v-mail is 928-257-1927 |
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Bird Flu Pandemic Braintrust Committees: Intro:
Flagle, Vitug,
Le,
Trundle, Red:
Arceo,
Serrano, DelaGarza, Tunake, Kebede, McKaney, Rivera,
Fey |
White Paper Sections:
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