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Tuesday-Thursday
Schedule
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Wednesday-Friday Schedule |
| Week 1: Introduction to Rhetoric |
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Tuesday, January 11
In class: syllabus and course overview; introduction to course
website; computer logon
Thursday,
January 13
Introduction
to the Literacy Autobiography assignment. Discussion of homework.
From Everything's
An Argument (EA) Chapters 1 and 2 and from Writing in
Progress (WP) pages 3-16
After completing
the readings, write brief responses to the following questions from EA:
on pg. 24, Q#1 (choose two); on pg. 25, Q#2 (choose two); on pg. 50,
Q#3 or Q#5 and Q#4; From WP "For Exploration"
pgs. 6, 7, 14, and 16.
You should have responses to EIGHT (8) questions total when you
come to class today.
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Wednesday, January 12
In class: syllabus and course overview; introduction to course
website; computer logon
Friday, January 14
Introduction
to the Literacy Autobiography assignment. Discussion of homework.
From Everything's
An Argument (EA) Chapters 1 and 2 and from Writing in
Progress (WP) pages 3-16
After completing
the readings, write brief responses to the following questions from EA:
on pg. 24, Q#1 (choose two); on pg. 25, Q#2 (choose two); on pg. 50,
Q#3 or Q#5 and Q#4; From WP "For Exploration"
pgs. 6, 7, 14, and 16.
You should have responses to EIGHT (8) questions total when you
come to class today.
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| Week 2: Articulating Literacy
Practices |
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Tues, Jan 18
In-class: Discuss homework. Discuss advertisements. Discuss
good and bad websites. Visit websites in class.
Due Today:
From EA Chapter 15; WP pg. 157-79 and pg. 115-123
After completing the readings, write brief responses to the following
questions from EA:
on pg. 329 Q#2 (for this question, choose an ad from WP pgs. 177, 178
or 179) and Q#3 (pick two websites that you think are bad and
two that you think are good; Use the criteria from WP pgs.
119-123) and From WP "For Exploration" pgs. 168 and 175.
You should have responses to FOUR (4) questions total when you
come to class today. |
Wed, Jan 19
In-class: Discuss homework. Discuss advertisements. Discuss
good and bad websites. Visit websites in class.
Due Today:
From EA Chapter 15; WP pg. 157-79 and pg. 115-123
After completing the readings, write brief responses to the following
questions from EA:
on pg. 329 Q#2 (for this question, choose an ad from WP pgs. 177, 178
or 179) and Q#3 (pick two websites that you think are bad and
two that you think are good; Use the criteria from WP pgs.
119-123) and From WP "For Exploration" pgs. 168 and 175.
You should have responses to FOUR (4) questions total when you
come to class today. |
Thurs, Jan 20
Discuss
articles due for today. Introduce FrontPage and uploading.
Tech visit. Discuss groups.
Due Today:
From WP 81-102
After completing
the readings, write two or three paragraphs in response to at least
four of the readings (use specific examples from the text). Do you
agree with the authors' arguments? Why or why not? Will these essays
impact the way you develop your online literacy autobiography?
You should have responses to ONE(1) question total when you
come to class today.
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Fri, Jan 21
Discuss
articles due for today. Introduce FrontPage and uploading.
Tech visit. Discuss groups.
Due Today:
From WP 81-102
After completing
the readings, write two or three paragraphs in response to at least
four of the readings (use specific examples from the text). Do you
agree with the authors' arguments? Why or why not? Will these essays
impact the way you develop your online literacy autobiography?
You should have responses to ONE(1) question total when you
come to class today.
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| Week 3: Evaluating Visual Rhetoric |
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Tues, Jan 25
Discuss
homework due. In-class work on Literacy Autobiography.
Discuss groups.
Due Today:
From WP pgs. 23-48 and pgs. 49-76.
From WP
"For Exploration" pg. 28 (read all the questions and answer three); on
pgs. 31-32, three kinds of composing styles were identified, choose the
one that describes your composing style best, then write a paragraph in
which you describe the pros and cons of your composing style; on pg. 79
(answer all of the questions).
You should have responses to THREE (3) main questions total
when you come to class today.
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Wed, Jan 26
Discuss
homework due. In-class work on Literacy Autobiography.
Discuss groups.
Due Today:
From WP pgs. 23-48 and pgs. 49-76.
From WP
"For Exploration" pg. 28 (read all the questions and answer three); on
pgs. 31-32, three kinds of composing styles were identified, choose the
one that describes your composing style best, then write a paragraph in
which you describe the pros and cons of your composing style; on pg. 79
(answer all of the questions).
You should have responses to THREE (3) main questions total
when you come to class today.
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Thurs, Jan 27
Finish Literacy Autobiography. Discuss groups.
Due Today:
Literacy
Autobiography Rough Draft Due. You must have your page(s) up
and e-mailed to me by the end of the class.
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Fri, Jan 28
Finish Literacy Autobiography. Discuss groups.
Due Today:
Literacy
Autobiography Rough Draft Due. You must have your page(s) up
and e-mailed to me by the end of the class.
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| Week 4:
Strategies for Effective Collaboration |
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Tues, Feb. 1
Discuss Homework. Form project groups and website topics.
Due Today:
From EA Chapter 3 and pgs. 535-545 and from WP
331-353.
From EA
pg. 61 Q#2, pg. 539 Q#3 (write a paragraph, not an essay), pg. 542 Q#1 or
Q#2, pg. 545 Q#1 or Q#2 or Q#3 and from WP "For
Exploration" pgs. 334.
You should have responses to FIVE (5) question total when you
come to class today.
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Wed, Feb. 2
Discuss Homework. Form project groups and website topics.
Due Today:
From EA Chapter 3 and pgs. 535-545 and from WP
331-353.
From EA
pg. 61 Q#2, pg. 539 Q#3 (write a paragraph, not an essay), pg. 542 Q#1 or
Q#2, pg. 545 Q#1 or Q#2 or Q#3 and from WP "For
Exploration" pgs. 334.
You should have responses to FIVE (5) question total when you
come to class today.
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Thurs, Feb. 3
In-class: QUIZ on material from EA and WP due for
today. After quiz work on groups. Exchange
information. Answer questions #1 and #2 on pg. 351 in WP.
Due Today:
From EA 345-346 and from WP 218-226.
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Wed, Feb. 4
In-class: QUIZ on material from EA and WP
due for today. After quiz work on groups. Exchange
information. Answer questions #1 and #2 on pg. 351 in WP.
Due Today:
From EA 345-346 and from WP 218-226.
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| Week 5:
Rhetoric of Effective Document Design |
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Tues, Feb. 8
In-class: Discuss proposals and document design principles.
Overview of website assignment and proposal project. QUIZ on
assigned readings.
Due Today:
From EA 345-346 and from WP 218-226.
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Wed, Feb. 9
In-class: Discuss proposals and document design principles.
Overview of website assignment and proposal project. QUIZ on
assigned readings.
Due Today:
From EA 345-346 and from WP 218-226.
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Thurs, Feb. 10
In-class: Out-of-class group work on proposals. Meet with
group members outside of class and establish a plan of action for
completing the Website Proposals. |
Fri, Feb. 11
In-class: Out-of-class group work on proposals. Meet with
group members outside of class and establish a plan of action for
completing the Website Proposals. |
| Week 6:
Fallacies of Argument |
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Tues, Feb. 15
In-class: Discussion of Website Proposals. Group work on
website.
Due Today:
Website Proposals, Part One and Part Two.
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Wed, Feb. 16
In-class: Discussion of Website Proposals. Group work on
website.
Due Today:
Website Proposals, Part One and Part Two.
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Thurs, Feb. 17
In-class: Discussion of the Fallacies of Argument. Quiz on
Chap. 19 and the article, "Divinity and Pornography." At the end
of class, introduce working bibliography assignment.From EA Chap. 19 and "Divinity and
Pornography" pg. 519. QUIZ
Due Today:
After reading the assigned material, answer questions #1 and #2 or
#3 from pg. 524. Also, after reading the "Divinity and
Pornography"
essay, identify three fallacies in Prager's argument. These
identifications should take the following form:
Fallacy #1:
On page 675,
paragraph seven, Prager writes that .......... This is an example
of a
slippery slope fallacy, because..........
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Fri, Feb. 18
In-class: Discussion of the Fallacies of Argument. Quiz on
Chap. 19 and the article, "Divinity and Pornography." At the end
of class, introduce working bibliography assignment.
Due Today:
From EA Chap. 19 and "Divinity and Pornography" pg. 519. QUIZ
After reading the
assigned material, answer questions #1 and #2 or #3 from pg. 524.
Also, after reading the "Divinity and Pornography" essay, identify
three fallacies in Prager's argument. These identifications
should take the following form:
Fallacy #1:
On page 675, paragraph seven, Prager writes that .......... This
is an example of a slippery slope fallacy, because..........
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| Week 7: The
Research Process |
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Tues, Feb. 22
In-class:
Visit to the library. We will meet in McDonald Library during our
regularly scheduled class time. Bring questions about the
research process. |
Wed, Feb. 23
In-class:
Discussion of our visit to the library and homework due
today. Further discussion of Working Bibliography. MLA
style workshop.
Due Today:
Read EA chap. 21 and from WP pg. 103-115 and 125-134.
Answer
"For Exploration" from WP on pg. 104.
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Thurs, Feb. 24
In-class: Discussion of our visit to the library and homework due
today. Further discussion of Working Bibliography. MLA
style workshop.
Due Today:
Read EA chap. 21 and from WP pg. 103-115 and 125-134.
Describe
two things that you learned during your visit to the library and answer
"For Exploration" from WP on pg. 104. |
Fri, Feb. 25
In-class:
Visit to the library. We will meet in McDonald Library during our
regularly scheduled class time. Bring questions about the
research process.
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| Week 8:
Arguments of Humor and Definition |
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Tues, Mar. 1
In-class: discussion of assigned readings. QUIZ.
Due Today:
From EA chapters 10, 11 and 13. Be sure to read the
articles at the end of each chapter.
From EA pg. 195 Q#1 (choose one). QUIZ on all reading due
for today.
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Wed, Mar. 2
In-class: discussion of assigned readings. QUIZ.
Due Today:
From EA chapters 10, 11 and 13. Be sure to read the
articles at the end of each chapter.
From EA pg. 195 Q#1 (choose one) and describe
two things that you learned during your visit to the library .
QUIZ on all
reading due
for today.
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Thurs, Mar. 3
In-class: Discussion of arguments of
definition.
Due Today:
From EA Chap. 9 and all of the
arguments about the ownership of "I Have a Dream" pg. 694-699.
After doing
today's reading, complete questions #1 (choose two) and #3 on pages165 and 166
and #2, #3, and #6 on pgs. 698 and 699.
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Fri, Mar. 4
In-class: Discussion of arguments of
definition.
Due Today:
From EA Chap. 9 and all of the
arguments about the ownership of "I Have a Dream" pg. 694-699.
After doing
today's reading, complete questions #1 (choose two) and #3 on pages165 and 166
and #2, #3, and #6 on
pgs. 698 and 699.
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| Week 9:
Working Bibliography Workshop |
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Tues, Mar. 8
In-class: Working Bibliography workshop.
Due Today:
Working Bibliography is due online by the end of class. |
Wed, Mar. 9
In-class: Working Bibliography workshop.
Due Today:
Working Bibliography is due online by the end of class. |
Thurs, Mar. 10
No class! Winter Holiday! |
Fri, Mar. 11
No class! Winter Holiday! |
| Week 9:
Toulmin Argument and Workshop |
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Tues, Mar. 15
In-class: Examples of Toulmin Argument and
making a claim. Introduce Introductory Essay.
Due Today:
Read EA Chap. 8.
After reading Chap. 8, complete questions #1 on pg. 145. Provide
answers to all of the categories. Also, be prepared for a QUIZ on
Chap. 8.
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Wed, Mar. 16
In-class:
Examples of Toulmin Argument and
making a claim. Introduce Introductory Essay.
Due Today:
Read EA Chap. 8.
After reading Chap. 8, complete questions #1 on pg. 145. Provide
answers to all of the categories. Also, be prepared for a QUIZ on
Chap. 8.
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Thurs, Mar. 17
In-class: Introductory Essay Workshop. Prepare a brief
outline of what you think your group introductory essay will look
like. Bring it to class with you. Will it contain arguments
of definition, causality, evaluation, humor? What sources will
you use? How will you divide the work? Make a plan for
completing the first draft of your essay. |
Fri, Mar. 18
In-class: Introductory Essay Workshop. Prepare a brief
outline of what you think your group introductory essay will look
like. Bring it to class with you. Will it contain arguments
of definition, causality, evaluation, humor? What sources will
you use? How will you divide the work? Make a plan for
completing the first draft of your essay. |
| Week 10:
Spring Break!! No Classes |
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Tues, Mar. 22
Thurs, Mar. 24 |
Wed, Mar. 23
Fri,
Mar. 25 |
| Week 11:
Structuring Arguments |
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Tues, Mar. 29
In-class : Go over Toulmin analysis of "An Open Letter to My Christian
Friends." Bring you research materials with you and be prepared
to work on your introductory essays and to discuss your progress with
me.
Due Today: Toulmin Analysis of "An Open Letter to My Christian Friends"
(from EA, pg. 794) using format listed below (you must
answer all of the
questions):
- List each claim
made in the argument.
- Record the data
used to make each claim.
- Identify the
warrants. (What assumptions make the data support the claims?) Are
these warrants implicit (implied) or explicit (clearly stated)?
- Record any
backing given for the warrants(s).
- List any
qualifiers.
- List any
rebuttals.
- What is your
overall evaluation of the strength or weakness of this argument? What
reasons can you give to support your evaluation?
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Wed, Mar. 30
In-class :
Go over Toulmin
analysis of "An Open Letter to My Christian Friends." Bring you
research materials with you and be prepared to work on your
introductory essays and to discuss your progress with me.
Due Today: Toulmin Analysis of "An Open Letter to My Christian Friends"
(from EA, pg. 794) using format listed below (you must
answer all of the
questions):
- List each claim
made in the argument.
- Record the data
used to make each claim.
- Identify the
warrants.
(What assumptions make the data support the claims?) Are these warrants
implicit (implied) or explicit (clearly stated)?
- Record any
backing given for the warrants(s).
- List any
qualifiers.
- List any
rebuttals.
- What is your
overall
evaluation of the strength or weakness of this argument? What reasons
can you give to support your evaluation?
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Thurs, Mar. 31
In-class: Finish work on Introductory Essay.
Due Today:
Introductory Essay must be online and e-mailed to me along with a
hardcopy version by the end of
class today. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Fri, Apr. 1
In-class: Finish work on Introductory Essay.
Due Today:
Introductory
Essay must be online and e-mailed to me along with a hardcopy version
by the end of
class today. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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| Week 12:
Developing the Critical Essay |
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Tues, Apr. 5
In-class: Discussion of the Critical Essay assignment. Work with
your groups to decide what you will cover in your critical
essays. Begin working on them and deciding what format they will
take. |
Wed, Apr. 6
In-class: Discussion of the Critical Essay assignment. Work with
your groups to decide what you will cover in your critical
essays. Begin working on them and deciding what format they will
take. |
Thurs, Apr. 7
In-class: Critical essay workshop.
Due Today:
Critical Essays are due online today. You must exchange links
with your group members and send me a link by the end of the class
period. |
Fri, Apr. 8
In-class: Critical essay workshop.
Due Today:
Critical Essays are due online today. You must exchange links
with your group members and send me a link by the end of the class
period. |
| Week 13: The
Craft of Revision |
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Tues, Apr. 12
In-class: Discuss of the revision process. Come up with some
analogies for your revision process. Exchange and discuss peer
feedback on Critical Essays.
Due Today:
Read from WP pgs. 285-307.
After completing the assigned readings, then complete "For Exploration"
on pg. 300. First write a descriptive outline for your critical essay,
then write one for each of your partners' critical essays.
(Follow the directions in the book for creating a descriptive
outline.) Then, complete the rest of the questions in the "For
Exploration" section. |
Wed, Apr. 13
In-class: Discuss of the revision process. Come up with some
analogies for your revision process. Exchange and discuss peer
feedback on Critical Essays.
Due Today:
Read from WP pgs. 285-307.
After completing the assigned readings, then complete "For Exploration"
on pg. 300. First write a descriptive outline for your critical essay,
then write one for each of your partners' critical essays.
(Follow the directions in the book for creating a descriptive
outline.) Then, complete the rest of the questions in the "For
Exploration" section. |
Thurs, Apr. 14
In-class: Further discussion of the revision process. As
groups and individuals, make up plans for revising your projects.
Introduce final presentations.
Due Today:
Read from WP pgs. 308-330.
After completing the assigned readings, then complete "For Exploration"
on pg. 314 for your critical essay. You must thoroughly answer all
of the questions from pgs. 309-310. |
Fri, Apr. 15
In-class: Further discussion of the revision process. As
groups and individuals, make up plans for revising your projects.
Introduce final presentations.
Due Today:
Read from WP pgs. 308-330.
After completing the assigned readings, then complete "For Exploration"
on pg. 314 for your critical essay. You must thoroughly answer all
of the questions from pgs. 309-310. |
| Week 14:
Revision in Action |
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Tues, Apr. 19
In-class: Revision workshop. Exchange links with another
group who will do a Toulmin analysis of your introductory essay (and
print it a copy for me and the authors before the end of class) using
the following criteria. Answer all of the questions
completely:
- List each claim
made in the argument.
- Record the data
used to make each claim.
- Identify the
warrants.
(What assumptions make the data support the claims?) Are these warrants
implicit (implied) or explicit (clearly stated)?
- Record any
backing given for the warrants(s).
- List any
qualifiers.
- List any
rebuttals.
- What is your
overall
evaluation of the strength or weakness of this argument? What reasons
can you give to support your evaluation?
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Wed, Apr. 20
In-class:
Revision workshop. Exchange links with another group who
will do a Toulmin analysis of your introductory essay (and print it a
copy for me and the authors before the end of class) using the
following criteria. Answer all of the questions
completely:
- List each claim
made in the argument.
- Record the data
used to make each claim.
- Identify the
warrants.
(What assumptions make the data support the claims?) Are these warrants
implicit (implied) or explicit (clearly stated)?
- Record any
backing given for the warrants(s).
- List any
qualifiers.
- List any
rebuttals.
- What is your
overall
evaluation of the strength or weakness of this argument? What reasons
can you give to support your evaluation?
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Thurs, Apr. 21
In-class: Revision workshop. |
Fri, Apr. 22
In-class: Revision workshop. |
| Week 15:
Presentations |
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Tues, Apr. 26
In-class: Presentations begin today. Course evaluations at
the end of class.
YOU CANNOT MISS A PRESENTATION DAY! YOU WILL FAIL THE
FINAL. THIS INCLUDES DAYS ON WHICH YOU WILL NOT BE PRESENTING. |
Wed, Apr. 27
In-class: Presentations begin today. Course evaluations at
the end of class.
YOU CANNOT MISS A PRESENTATION DAY! YOU WILL FAIL THE
FINAL. THIS INCLUDES DAYS ON WHICH YOU WILL NOT BE PRESENTING. |
Thurs, Apr. 28
In-class: Presentations conclude.
YOU CANNOT MISS A PRESENTATION DAY! YOU WILL FAIL THE
FINAL. THIS INCLUDES DAYS ON WHICH YOU WILL NOT BE PRESENTING. |
Fri, Apr. 29
In-class: Presentations conclude.
YOU CANNOT MISS A PRESENTATION DAY! YOU WILL FAIL THE
FINAL. THIS INCLUDES DAYS ON WHICH YOU WILL NOT BE PRESENTING. |
