Eng 101 English Composition

Readings and Assignments

Students in WR 121 will be required to complete four kinds of activities: weekly in-class writing, two (2) papers, a final essay exam, and participation in class activities. (We may also have a quiz or two on topics to be announced.) All activities should be completed and submitted before or on the due date. Remember to check for spelling and grammar, as these will effect your grade. Students may earn extra credit by revising assignments. See Grading Criteria for more information.

Schedule of Readings and Assignments

*Weekly Lecture Topic/Reading**	Assignments
Week 1 Introduction to Class, What Is an Argument? (Lunsford Ch.1), The Quick and Easy Guide to Reading Essays	In class writing
Week 2 Lines of Argument - Part I (Lunsford Ch. 2), Subject Development (Bedford 1-30), Audience & Context (Lunsford Ch. 3)	In class writing
Week 3 Research & Citation Methods (Bedford 520-590, Lunsford Ch. 21), Intellectual Property (Lunsford Ch. 20), One Year Later (Browse site and read first essay.)	In class writing
Week 4 Constructing Reasonable Arguments (Lunsford Ch. 8, 18, Bedford 492-505), Cannell Library Research Tools (Browse site)	In class writing
Week 5 Drafting (Bedford 30-40, 570-573), Document Design (Bedford 102-114), Student Model Essay (Bedford 637)	In class writing
Week 6 Writing about Texts (Bedford 478 - 491), Audience and Language (Bedford 204-238)	Essay #1 due In class writing
Week 7 Lines of Argument - Part II (Lunsford Ch. 4, Ch. 5), Martin Luther King Jr. (Browse site and listen to "I Have a Dream")	In class writing
Week 8 Lines of Argument - Part III (Lunsford Ch. 6, Ch. 7), Evaluating Arguments (Bedford 506-517, Lunsford Ch. 19 ) *NO CLASS 11/11/02*	In class writing
Week 9 Types of Arguments (Lunsford Ch. 9, Ch. 10, Ch. 11)	Essay #2 due In class writing
Week 10 Argumentative Styles (Lunsford Ch. 12, 13, 14), Declaration of Independence *NO CLASS 11/27/02*	--
Week 11 Review, The Quick and Easy Guide to the Argument, Special Issues (Lunsford Ch. 15, 16, 17)	In class writing
Week 12 Final Essay Exam	Final Exam Extra credit due

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Papers:

Major papers should be submitted in proper essay form with appropriate documentation of citations. Each paper must be 3 - 5 pages in length excluding front matter (cover, title page, etc.) and back matter (Works Cited, glossary, etc.). Papers should be word processed or typed, using standard size font and spacing (double or 1 1/2 spaced). Graphics should only be used when appropriate. Usually this means artwork (illustrations, clip art, etc.) is not acceptable. Technical graphics, such as graphs, charts, etc., may be acceptable. Spelling, grammar and punctuation will affect your grade. Please submit assignments on or before the due date. Drafts may be submitted early for critique.

Instructor: George Knox

Phone: 503-977-4475

E-mail: gknox@pcc.edu

FAX: 503-977-8129

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Last Modified: 2002.