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ENGLISH 1013 Section 007 MWF 10-10:50 LSW 530 ASU Fall 2006 Dr. Robert Lamm Office: Wilson 308 Office Hours: MWF 11 a.m. 12:00 p.m., M 2-4:30, and by appointment Phone: 972-2176 Fax: 972-3045 Web URL: www.clt.astate.edu/rlamm email: rlamm@astate.edu Texts: Dynamic Argument by Lamm & Everett (available early September) any current handbook Photocopies, TBA Web sources, TBA (Students must have access to Internet and email)
ASSIGNMENTS: I. ESSAYS: Each student will write the following: (1) Five short essays, all composed outside of class, (2) one slightly longer essay, which we will call the "research paper," and (3) a writer’s journal.
The essays will follow these formats:
Each of the Five Short Essays Will... A. Consist of 700-to-750 words (equivalent of 3 typewritten pages). B. Display at the heading the author's name, the date, the teacher's name, the theme or topic, and an appropriate title. C. Be double-spaced and neatly typed on only one, not both, sides of each sheet of paper. D. Follow the MLA Bibliographic format, including a "Works Cited" page and parenthetical references. E. Use at least three sources. F. Be accompanied by at least one earlier "draft" or version and by any written comments provided by other students acting as "peer-evaluators." The final, most polished draft will be stacked on top of this collection of work. All will be stapled together. Also, any printed sources other than those discussed in class must be photocopied and included in the final stack of papers.
The Longer Essay (Research Paper) Will... A. Consist of 1200-1400 words. B. Be an expansion of one of the previous “short” essays. C. Follow the complete MLA format. D. Use a mixture of at least six sources (books, articles, interviews, electronic). E. Be typewritten and submitted as a hard copy and electronically. F. Include at least one visual: chart, diagram, table, or graph. NOTE: You may choose which of the essays to expand as a “research paper.” Label the essay accordingly; the professor will assign more points to the research paper. II. EXERCISES: Miscellaneous; most will require class attendance.
III. PUNCTUATION EXAM: Application of punctuation rules (see handbook).
IV. FINAL: “Writing on demand.” (May occur on last day of class.)
V. PEER-EVALUATIONS: These are your written responses to other students' essays, usually done during class time. You learn both from giving and from receiving advice. Come to class even if you don't have your essay ready.
VI. WRITING JOURNAL: Each student will keep a writing journal that will act as a record of development as a reader, writer, and arguer. The student will follow these procedures: A. Use a thin binder or a spiral notebook. B. Write in the journal at least five days a week. C. Label each entry with the day's date. Bind them sequentially. D. Freewrite the journal, but focus on the subject of writing. Freewriting, also called "automatic" or "stream of consciousness" writing, involves never stopping your pen, even if you can't think of anything to write; but focused freewriting limits the subject of your journal. Freewrite for 5 minutes each session to produce entries of at least 100 words each session. E. Scoring: Sixty complete entries will be an "A "; 50, a "B"; 40, a "C"; 30, a "D"; 20 or fewer, an "F." F. Your journal must always be on some aspect of writing: your experiences, especially your reactions to reading or writing assignments in this class this semester. G. You may label an entry "Don't Read" or "Don't Share" if you don't want the teacher to read a particular entry. You keep your journal at the end of the semester. H. You shouldn't worry about grammar, punctuation, or spelling in your journal. Its grade will be based on the number of words, not upon quality. That is because the chief purpose of this kind of journal is to develop flow.
VI. GRADING: Five short essays, 50%; Research Paper, 15%; Journal, 5%; Peer-evaluations, 10%; Exercises 5%; Punctuation exam, 5%; Final, 10%.
VII. INTERNET ACCESS: Each student should have access to Web sources and email. As a regular exercise, you will be asked to locate and print readings from Web sources. Some lessons will come to you via email.
VIII. ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required. A freshman missing the equivalent of two weeks of classes could receive an F.
IX. DISABILITY SERVICES: Students who require academic adjustments in the classroom due to a disability must first register with ASU Disability Services. Following registration and within the first two weeks of class, please contact me to discuss appropriate academic accommodations. Appropriate arrangements can be made to ensure equal access to this course.
X. LATE WORK: Essays more than one class period late will be penalized 1% per day. Exercises, short quizzes, and peer-evaluations cannot be made up.
Schedule for ENG 1013.008 Fall 2006 Dr. Lamm AUGUST Mon. 21 Introduction. Wed. 23 Argument. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 1. Fri. 25 Essay 1. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 2. Mon. 28 Essay 1. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 3. Wed. 30 Essay 1. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 4. SEPTEMBER Fri. 1 Essay 1. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 4. Mon. 4 LABOR DAY (no classes) Wed. 6 Essay 1. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 5. Fri. 8 Essay 1. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 5. Mon. 11 Essay 2. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 6. Essay 1 due. Wed. 13 Essay 2. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 6. Fri. 15 Essay 2. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 7. Mon. 18 Essay 2. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 7. Wed. 20 Essay 2. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 8. Fri. 22 Essay 2. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 8. Mon. 25 Essay 3. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 9. Essay 2 due. Wed 27 Essay 3. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 9. Fri. 29 Essay 3. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 11. OCTOBER Mon. 2 Essay 3. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 11. Wed. 4 Essay 3. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 12. Fri. 6 Essay 3. Dynamic Argument, Chapter 12. Mon. 9 Essay 4. Essay 3 due. (Midterm grades submitted by noon, Oct. 11) Wed. 11 Essay 4. thematic readings, to be assigned Fri. 13 Essay 4. thematic readings, to be assigned Mon. 16 Essay 4. thematic readings, to be assigned Wed. 18 Essay 4. thematic readings, to be assigned Fri. 20 Essay 4. thematic readings, to be assigned Mon. 23 Essay 5. Essay 4 due. Wed. 25 Essay 5. thematic readings, to be assigned Fri. 23 Essay 5. thematic readings, to be assigned Mon. 30 Essay 5. thematic readings, to be assigned NOVEMBER Wed. 1 Essay 5. thematic readings, to be assigned Fri. 3 Essay 5. thematic readings, to be assigned Mon. 6 Essay 5. Essay 5 due. Wed. 8 Research paper. Fri. 10 Research paper. Mon. 13 Research paper. Wed. 15 Research paper. Fri. 17 Research paper. Mon. 20 Research paper. Punctuation exam. Wed. 22 TBA Fri. 24 FALL BREAK Mon. 27 Research paper. Wed. 29 Research paper due. DECEMBER Fri. 1 “Writing on demand” preparation. Journal due. Mon. 4 LAST DAY OF CLASS. Writing on demand. Wed. 7 STUDY DAY (no classes) Fri. 8 FINAL (CAAP) 12:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., location to be announced.
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