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| Weekly Lecture Topic | In-Class Discussion Topic | Assignments |
| 1. Introduction to Class and Tools | -- | -- |
| 2. Writing about Texts (Bedford 478 - 491), The Quick and Easy Guide to Reading Essays, Subject Development (Bedford 1-30) | "Learning to Read and Write" (Fields 71) | In class writing |
| 3. Constructing Reasonable Arguments (Bedford 492-505), Drafting (Bedford 30-40, 570-573) | "Observing Wolves" (Fields 256) | In class writing |
| 4. Paragraphs (Bedford 72-100), Evaluating Arguments (Bedford 506-517) | "Where Worlds Collide" (Fields 270) | In class writing |
| 5. Audience and Language (Bedford 204-238), Research & Citation Methods (Bedford 575-590), Student Model Essay (Bedford 637) | "Mother Tongue" (Fields 77) | In class writing |
| 6. Document Design (Bedford 102-114) | "Why the Sky is Blue" (Fields 505) | Essay #1 due
In class writing |
| 7. Punctuation and Mechanics (Bedford 443-476) The Quick and Easy Comma Guide, Punctuation Paradigm | "The Female Body" (Fields 365) | In class writing |
| 8. Grammar/Style (Bedford Parts V, VI and XI as needed) | "The Declaration of Independence" (Fields 688) | In class writing |
| 9. No Class! | -- | Essay #2 due
(May be e-mailed, FAXed or submitted earlier in class) |
| 10. Review | "Death of a Naturalist" (Fields 165) | In class writing |
| 11. Final Essay Exam | -- | Final Exam
Extra credit due |
| Instructor: George Knox | Phone: 503-977-4475 | E-mail: gknox@pcc.edu | FAX: 503-977-8129 |
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