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Friday is your final exam. It may take you the entire hour--or even more--so if you are a slow writer, plan on coming early if you're in the 10:30 class or staying late if you're in the 9:30 class. There is nothing to study for, but I recommend bringing your notes from style assignments, your handbook, and your textbook. These will help you--and (obviously) you are allowed to use them. Laptops are acceptable as before.
 * FOR FRIDAY AND NEXT WEEK**

You also have a department portfolio due next week. about what is due for that. 50 points or 5% may not seem like much, but it can be the difference between a C and a CD, for example, so I suggest that it is worthwhile to do a good job on the letter. Leave them in the box outside my office.

Continue presentations. If we get them done, your final will be Friday. If we don't get them done, your final will be during finals week. So for those who have yet to present, make sure you are fully prepared, that your technological issues are worked out, and that things will go smoothly.
 * FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9**


 * FOR MONDAY, APRIL 7**
 * Continue presentations. If you are not prepared to go by today, I will mark you down (unless we have made previous arrangements).**
 * Portfolios due today.**


 * FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 4**
 * We begin presentations of your visual arguments. Your portfolios are due Monday.**

Your rough draft of your entire paper is due. Please bring a hard copy for me to look at. Portfolios due Monday, April 7. Also do your "research" for your visual argument to class to work on. If we are in the lab, I will post it here as well as on the door. The Unit 5 handout and the rubrid for portfolio 2 are on the "handouts" page.
 * FOR MONDAY, MARCH 31** and WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
 * CLASS IS IN SAC 110 - THE COMPUTER LAB**

No homework, but your paper (draft) is due Monday March 31. Here is a sample research paper if you need it. Actually the writing, the content, is good, but the formatting of this is very screwy, so don't use the formatting of this as a sample. Follow the formatting of the research paper in your textbook for formatting.
 * FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 28**

No class due to conferences. Please go to "conferences" page to see your scheduled time. If you are not signed up, please do so. Bring all research materials and writing so far to your conference.
 * FOR FRIDAY AND MONDAY, MARCH 21 AND 24**

REPORT DUE. This should be a complete rough draft, probably about 5 to 7 pages--and remember, it's the first part of your research paper. Bring a hard copy to class.
 * FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19**
 * No class Friday or Monday for conferences. For conference schedule, go to "conferences" page**

Nothing specific is due; however, your Report (A2.3) is due Wednesday, so it is an excellent idea to get started on it over the weekend. (very different subject matter, though...) if you'd like to look this over.
 * FOR MONDAY, MAR. 17**

Annotated bibliographies are due. if you need one. I have office hours Thursday night in the Writing Center from 7-10 if you need help. NOTE: Tiffany, Megan, Justin, and Preston: your portfolios are still sitting in the box outside my office...
 * FOR FRIDAY, MAR. 14**

Please continue researching and get it completed by Wed. so that you can finish your Annotated bib, due Friday.
 * FOR WEDNESDAY, MAR. 12**

Please begin your research and bring everything you've found so far to class on Monday. Remember to print out any sources you find, even if you're not sure you'll use them, and to keep track of all citation info. Topics for research are as follows:
 * FOR MONDAY, MAR. 10**

__9:30 Class__ Social Promotion - Courtney, Amanda Same Sex Marriage - Chad, Preston Social Security - Alycia, Tyler Alternative Energy - Justin, Jamie National Healthcare - Brandie, Kelsey Immigration - Dan, TJ Free Trade - Sara, BLANK Iraq - Nick, BLANK Stem Cell Research - Elena, BLANK No Child Left Behind - Ashley, BLANK

__10:30 Class__ Global Warming - Bridget, Jennie Healthcare - Mike D, Megan Economy - Alex, Hanannah Education - Geoff, Jessica Iraq - Stephanie, Chris Alternative Energy - Jay, Jake W. Immigration - Ana, Steve Guns - Tyler, Erica Global Warming - Mike R, James Social Security, Molly, Bobby

10:30 class - I finally managed to get over to campus. Your portfolios are in a box outside my office. Pick them up whenever you please. If you don't, I'll just bring them to class tomorrow.

NOTICE: limits on topics to the issues: abortion, economic stimulus, education, energy, environment, free trade, guns, health care, homeland security, housing, immigration, iran, iraq, same-sex marriage, social security, stem cell research, and taxes. Of course these are limited by how they are being approached in the election, so you wouldn't, for example, write a paper about whether or not abortion is right or wrong, but rather how the issue of abortion should nationally be addressed. It's a fine line at times--and if you're afraid of crossing it, pick something you don't have passionate feelings about. For a discussion of these issues, [|go here]

FOR FRIDAY, MAR 7 Please post your research proposals on your personal wiki page, where I will read them and also respond to them. As soon as I have responded and you know what your topic is, start researching. You will want to have the majority of your research done by Monday when we work on your annotated bibs. Remember as you research to keep track of all your source info: author, title, title of publication, volume, editor(s), date, date of access, URLs, etc. And print out all your sources as well.

10:30 class: Your portfolios are done. As soon as I'm able, I'll put them in a box outside my office where you can pick them up. I'll leave a notice here that I have done so, that way you can check this to see if they are in rather than going all the way over to my office just to find that I haven't gotten there yet! I am so sorry not to return these to you now (I was so pleased to have them done then I get the damn flu...).

FOR WEDNESDAY, MAR. 5 We meet in the library!!!! Smith room, where we had conferences. DUE: Your paper proposal: Three research questions, your (possible, probable) stance on the issue, and a bit about what you know--a small paragraph for each. Handout for the new unit on "handouts" page.

FOR MONDAY, MAR. 3 Nothing but a well-rested and happy, safe return.

NOTE: THE PROMPT I GAVE YOU IN CLASS FOR JOURNAL TWO WAS ACTUALLY JOURNAL THREE. SEE BELOW FOR CORRECTIONS. FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 22 BIG DAY!! Portfolios are due and you have an in-class exam. Here is the in case you missed class.The portfolio rubric is on the "handouts" page. Here are all the journal prompts: 1. In the past you have probably never paid attention to whether or not you were appealing to your readers' logic, emotion, or character. Go back and think of times when you have written and have done so. Do you have an idea of how to appeal to your reader? What of these three appeals will you need to work on the most? Are you good at giving examples? Are you pretty logical? Do you know how to sound like a good, moral person? Spend some time writing about these three appeals and how you perhaps compare to the author you are analyzing and how you measure up and what you need to work on. 2. This was about your first paper. On the back you were to write about how your Opinion paper went, how you felt about the paper, how you saw your logos, pathos, and ethos working. In other words, do some thinking on paper about the first paper you wrote. 3. When you wrote paper number two on the definition of a word, what specific argument strategies did you use? Why did you choose these specific strategies? Did you feel that they helped you organize your argument, or did using them make it more difficult for you to write? Why do you think this was so? How do you feel about your logos, pathos, and ethos in this piece?

NOTE: Several of you have pointed out that the prompt for Journal 2 is not here. I don't have it here at home and I will post it tomorrow when I get to work. Thank you for your patience. FOR WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 Editing day!! Bring anything you want to put into your portfolio on which you'd like editing help. Today in class we went over the portfolio rubric. If you missed class, be sure to go to the "handouts" page and read this--it's very important!

FOR MONDAY, FEB. 18 Paper 3 due. Bring hard copy to class

FOR FRIDAY, FEB 15 WE ARE HAVING VIRTUAL CLASS!! This means you need to be logged on, signed in, and opened up in your chat room by class time. Please don't all log in promptl at 9:30 (or 10:30)--log on early so they are staggered, open your chat room, and wait for others to join. Begin chatting at classtime. Print out your chat when you're done, especially if you want to be sure to have it for your portfolio.

FOR WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 We will meeting in SAC110--the computer lab--both Wed. and Fri. of this week. Before Wed's class, please read through "A5" in your Paper 3 handout and be prepared to discuss all these things with your group. Have notes, underline quotes, know your article (the one you analyzed--the one you summarized earlier).

Also I have commented on your summaries in case you choose to revise them for your portfolios.

GROUP CONFERENCES Please go to the Group Conferences page to sign up for at least one group conference. Remember that you need to get your writing posted and clearly labeled on your wiki for your group members at least two days in advance of the conference and you need to fill out the conference form for each of their papers before conference. And keep in mind: THE SOONER YOU SIGN UP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCE OF GETTING A TIME YOU LIKE!!

FOR MONDAY, FEB. 11 Read from pg. 73-80--Mitch Albom's article "Don't Shoot Holes in Gun Control Bills" and Thomas Sowell's article "Mass Shootings and Mass Hysteria." As you read, think about the author's style, logos, pathos, and ethos and how these things are affecting your reading and the author's ability to persuade you. Be prepared to discuss this in class.

FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 8 Re-read your essay for style. Be sure you know what you're talking about, have examples, and be prepared to present on Friday. And stay warm!

FOR WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 THREE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS!! 1. Please read Rick Reilly's essay "The Swooshification of the World" in your textbook on pg. 325. 2. Please write Journal 3 in your wiki page (and label it with "Journal 3" and the date). Here is the prompt: When you wrote paper number two on the definition of a word, what specific argument strategies did you use? Why did you choose these specific strategies? Did you feel that they helped you organize your argument, or did using them make it more difficult for you to write? Why do you think this was so? How do you feel about your logos, pathos, and ethos in this piece? 3. Please write a summary of your article on your Group Wiki Page for Unit 3. (Click on the link to get to your page, or use the "Group Pages" link on the left). Remember, everyone must contribute, and I have ways of knowing exactly what you did or didn't do.

FOR MONDAY, FEB. 4 Paper 2--the definition of a word--is due. Please attach it to your wiki page rather than bringing a hard copy to class; instructions for attaching a document are on the "handouts" page. If you can't figure out how to attach it, copy and paste it in--but be sure to clearly label it and separate it from all the other text on your page. Don't forget your 4-line sentence!

FOR FRIDAY, FEB. 1 Please write up your "side" of the debate. First be sure to have a definition of "brute," then argue for that definition using the essay. It's good to find ways that both the patient and the doctor fit your definition, although one will fi the defintion more closely--or perhaps not at all. Please complete this and paste it into your personal wiki page.

FOR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30 Please read "Brute" on page 376 in your textbook. As you read, think about how you would define the word "brute" and, based on that definition, who you think is more of a brute in the story, the doctor or the patient. Be sure as well to have your word chosen and have it posted on your wiki page along with its etymology by 10:00pm tonight (Monday).

FOR MONDAY, JAN. 28 Please have your chosen word and its etymology posted on your personal wiki page. For ideas of what a paper like this might look like, I have some samples on the "readings" page for you to check out. Between now and Monday, feel free to email me at wendt@alma.edu to run your word by me and see if it will work. (NOTE: I will be gone most of Sunday, but will check on Sunday night and get back to you as soon as I can). Remember, choosing a good word for this paper is ESSENTIAL. For those who missed class, please go to "handouts" and read the "paper 2" handout before emailing me with questions.

Presentations are Monday--be prepared to have a definition of the word "quality" and defend it using your strategy. A rubric is on the "handouts" page if you'd like to see it. The groups are as follows: Induction/deduction - 9:30: Tyler, Alycia, TJ, Preston 10:30: Josh, Bobby, Alex, Chris Illustration, etc. - 9:30: Justin, Tagarae, Tom 10:30: Mike, Mike, Bridget, Molly Refutation - 9:30: Elena, Sara, Courtney 10:30: Stephanie, Jacob, Jessica, Megan Comparison - 9:30: Taylor, Jamie, Ashley 10:30: James, Erica, Tyler, Geoff Analogy - 9:30: Chad, Brandie, Kelsey 10:30: Jay, Tiffany, Steve Classification - 9:30: Amanda, Marc, Nick, Dan 10:30: Jennie, Ana, Hanannah

FOR FRIDAY, JAN 25 Paper One is due!! Bring a hard copy to class and attach the document to your personal wiki space (using the little tree icon above). Please be sure to check for several things: - it is a FULL draft, 21/2 - 3 pages - it is TimesNewRoman 12pt font, double spaced, name etc in top left corner, one inch margins - all quotations and citations are MLA style, including a Works Cited page (if you quote from an article--if you don't discuss the article, you need no Works cited page) - and your PUNCTUATION: Please use at least one semi-colon, one colon, one dash, and one double-dash in your paper. (If you missed class, please look these up in your textbook).

FOR WEDNESDAY, JAN 23 Nothing is due, but get started on your Opinion paper, due Friday!

FOR MONDAY, JAN. 21 A2 is due!! Be sure to re-read and follow the instructions. In class we only worked on the summary part, but there is more. Be sure to do the analysis (just like you did for your Presentation) of your article/blog as well. The handout is very detailed and gives you guidance on how to go about the analysis. When you are done summarizing and analyzing, copy and paste your writing into your personal wiki page. Also provide a link to the article/blog so I can read it for myself. These will not be graded at this time, but you are required to have a full draft.

FOR FRIDAY, JAN. 18 Please go to "readings" page and follow the "Reading Possibilities for Paper One" links to the blogs on language issues. Skim through several and find one that you like, that you have some opinion about and might like to write your paper on. Print out this blog/article and bring it to class on Friday. If you don't have an article, I will pick one for you!!!

FOR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 Presentations due!! The rubric for the presentation is on the "handouts" page. Also your first journal entry, to be posted on your own personal wiki page (go to your class, then your name, and "edit this page" then type in your journal entry and click on "save") Be sure to date your entry. Here is the prompt: In the past you have probably never paid attention to whether or not you were appealing to your readers' logic, emotion, or character. Go back and think of times when you have written and have done so. Do you have an idea of how to appeal to your reader? What of these three appeals will you need to work on the most? Are you good at giving examples? Are you pretty logical? Do you know how to sound like a good, moral person? Spend some time writing about these three appeals and how you perhaps compare to the author you are analyzing and how you measure up and what you need to work on.

FOR MONDAY, JAN. 14 Please read pages 12-27 in DA (your textbook). Also please annotate your article: underline important quotes, label them for logos (L), pathos (P), and ethos (E), as well as content (C), purpose/thesis (T), support (S), organization (O), and composition/style (S). I will be checking Monday to see that you have done this annotation! Also start thinking about your opinion paper: what language topic do you find interesting? Go to the "readings" page and check out more language blogs (readings for P1) to get more ideas and start narrowing this down. The sooner you get on this, the better.

FOR FRIDAY, JAN. 11 Please contribute to the online discussion of "Myth Education" by going to the "readings" page and clicking on the discussion tab above. Answer each of the four questions or respond to other people's responses. Your writing altogether should equal about a page. Copy and paste and save it altogether for possible portfolio submission as A1.

FOR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 Please read "[|Myth Education]" through "myth four" and prepare three discussion questions based on the reading for Wednesday.

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