ENG 101: Effective Writing I
Fall 2006

Weeks 10-15 Return to Weeks 5-9

During this part of the course, we will work on more complex analysis and thorough revising, culminating in the final portfolio, on which your grade for the course will be based.

Week 10

 

 

Activities, Assignments, Resources

Revising Recommendations:

AMA Documentation Format

CSE Manuscript Format

Diana Hacker Web Site

Essay Assignments

Prewriting Activities

Reading and Writing Journal

Editing/Proofreading Guidelines

BC Plagiarism Policy

10/31 (T)
Development of topic for science paper. BC's Plagiarism Policy. Evaluating online sources. 
Assignment for 11/2: Begin drafting Essay 3.
11/2 (R)
Research for science paper. Summarizing and paraphrasing exercise.
Assignment for 11/7: Begin reading social science book. Continue writing science paper.
Week 11
11/7 (T)
Full draft of Essay 3 due for Workshop. Mini-conferences: Nick, Rudy, Sarah Anderson, Brandon, Quinn.
Assignment for 11/9: Continue reading social science book. Write about it in Reading and Writing Journal.
11/9 (R)
Essay 3 due. Mini-conferences: Erin, Colby, Sarah Dean, James.
Assignment for 11/14: Continue reading social science book.
Week 12
11/14 (T)
Social sciences writing.
Assignment for 11/16: Continue reading social science book. Write about it in Reading and Writing Journal.
11/16 (R)
In-class activity: sciences, social sciences, humanities.
Mini-conferences: Mike, Jordan, Lindsay Lam, Robert, Chris Radke.
Assignment for 11/21: Continue reading social science book. Prepare for in-class writing.
Week 13

11/21 (T)
In-Class Essay. Planning Essay #4.
Mini-conferences: Brooke, Geoff, Lindsay Spencer, Chris Tichacek.
Assignment for 11/28: Finish social science book.  Draft Essay #4--complete draft due 11/30.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 

Week 14
11/28 (T)
Workshop on Essay #4. Discussion of Final Portfolio Requirements.
Assignment for 11/30:  Revise essays as needed and work on portfolio. Complete draft of Essy #4.

11/30 (R)
Workshop on Essay #4: full draft due. Q&A regarding revising. Bring Rules for Writers.
Assignment for 12/5: Continue revising.  
Week 15
12/5 (T)
Workshop on final portfolio. Wrap-up.
Final assignment:  Revise as needed for portfolio.

Final Exam Period, Saturday, 12/9 (8:00-10:00 a.m.)
Portfolio due.