Instructor: George Knox Office: Sylvania CC 221
Office Hours: TBA | Phone: (503) 977-4475 E-mail: gknox@pcc.edu |
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. Please submit your written work typed or word processed. Remember to check for spelling and grammar, as these will effect your grade. See the Grading Criteria for more information. We will have a chance to discuss your progress during the term in our Student-Instructor conferences.
| Weekly Lecture Topic | In-Class Discussion Topic | Assignments |
| 1. Introduction to Class and Tools | Interview | In class writing |
| 2. Subject/Thesis Development (Bedford 1-16, 33-36, 160-162) | "Why the Sky is Blue" (Fields 489 - 491) | In class writing |
| 3. Sentences & Paragraphs (Bedford 77-107, 231-245, 753-755) | "Learning to Read and Write" (Fields 60) | In class writing |
| 4. Organizing an Essay/ Outlines (Bedford 18-33, 40-42, Using Outlines) | "Georgia O'Keefe" (Fields 311) | In class writing |
| 5. Research & Citation Methods (Bedford 521-546, 569-573, Refer to Bedford 584 for MLA) | "Observing Wolves" (Fields 237) | In class writing |
| 6. Grammar/Style (Bedford 184-187, 192-193, 194-198, 201-205, 207-210, 224-228, The Quick and Easy Comma Guide, Punctuation Paradigm | "Mother Tongue" (Fields 76) | Essay #1 Due In class writing |
| 7. Audience & Language (Bedford 247-280) | "The Female Body" (Fields 343) | In class writing |
| 8. Movement in an Essay/Transitions (Bedford 77-107) | "Can We Know the Universe?" (Fields 132) | In class writing |
| 9. Editing Drafts (Bedford 41-49, Refer to Bedford 283-422 for specific problems ) | "The Declaration of Independence" (Fields 640) | In class writing |
| 10. Document Design (Bedford 109-122) | "Reductio Expansioque ad Absurdum" (Fields 297) | Essay #2 due In class writing |
| 11. Review | "The Iguana" (Fields 66) | In class writing |
| 12. Final Essay Exam | -- | Final Exam Extra credit due |
Students are required to meet with the instructor twice during the term to assess their progress in the class. Meetings will be arranged individually throughout the term.
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| Instructor: George Knox | Phone: 503-977-4475 | E-mail: gknox@pcc.edu | Office: Sy CC 221 |
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Last Modified: September 14, 1999.