Introduction to english comp 101
- 2. Folder as your name plate 0 Place the folder in front of you so the fold is at the top and it is laying in a horizontal position. 0 Write your first name (or other name that you want to be called) in large letters on front of folder 0 Add 3 things by drawing, words or combination that introduces you to the class
- 3. WFMS
- 4. General 0 14 weeks every Saturday until December 8th excluding the Saturday after Thanksgiving 8:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 0 We will have at least one break during lecture 0 Lecture - lectures, discussions, written assignments and quizzes 0 Lab – working on written assignments – first drafts and revisions of drafts 0 Yes, attendance is part of your grade via class activities and assignments during lecture and lab 0 All written assignments are to be sent to me through Blackboard and given to me at the beginning of class in print the day that it is due
- 5. Other Information Food and drink - You may bring a snack and drink Bathrooms – Please do not hesitate to go, just return quickly Cell Phones and other electronics – Please leave on silent mode; do not answer or take calls in class; if you need to text, be quick and concise. Computer Usage – please refrain from using social media and other non- academic sites
- 6. Contact me…. The phone number directs you to the English department so it may be a day or two before I get your message Send me an e-mail through Blackboard or FCC e-mail Office Hours: By appointment
- 7. Assignments 0 Timed writings – 2 0 Essays – 6 that will be written outside of class 0 Quizzes – 4 0 Class Assignments/participation – weekly (some based on readings outside of class)
- 10. Virtual Library Orientation Term Paper Assistance Introduction to the Library and Find citation guides and other research. term paper help. Library Catalog Ask a Reference Librarian Find print and digital books. Student Technology Help Desk Research Collections Request Forms for Library Services Find journals, newspapers, reports and reference materials. Blackboard Assistance Research Guides Find the best Library and Internet sources by subject.
- 11. Have questions about how to write a research paper? The Writing Wondering whether the grammar and punctuation in your paper are correct? Center Looking for a quiet computer lab on campus where you can get some school work done? Then consider visiting the Writing Center, in the Library Building, Room L-106. The staff specializes in helping students learn how to develop, organize, and proofread their own writing, or make sense of reading Contact Information assignments. Writing Center Phone: 301.846.2619 No appointment is necessary for these one-on-one sessions. Just drop in for a Betsey Zwing free, 30-minute session. Writing Center Manager Phone: 301.846.2520
- 12. Now it’s your turn: On the index card, please write your name at the top. Then complete this paragraph: When I am required to write a factual or professional paper, ___________________________ -tell how it makes you feel -what can you do well -what makes you struggle - what writing processes or steps do you use Write on both sides if you need the space Complete the activity and return the card to me.
- 13. Yes, there is one The Writing Process Will I have to use it?
- 14. Introduction to the Writing Process
- 15. Six Steps to improved writing
- 16. Step 1 - Exploring Ideas * Consider the subject (topic) * Consider the Purpose- to inform to persuade *Consider the to entertain audience to narrate -varies on to illustrate situation and to evaluate purpose to analyze How do you know the purpose?
- 17. Step 2 - Prewriting • Generating Ideas • Brainstorming • Clustering • Free writing • Questioning • Journaling
- 18. Step 3 - Organizing • Choosing details that answer the prompt • Creating the outline from chosen details
- 19. Step 4 - First Draft • Using the outline or organizer, consider the content to “fill in” the essay • Thesis statement w/in the introductory paragraph • Body paragraphs • Concluding paragraph
- 20. Step 5 - Revising • Review the draft • Cut parts • Add information • Rearrange sentences and paragraphs to increase logical flow of the essay • Rewrite for clarity • Read it aloud
- 21. Step 5 - Final Copy (Publish) -Print a copy -Edit -look for grammar and writing mechanic errors -Print another copy - Proof - look for spelling errors, word choice, punctuation Then print copy for grading and submit to BlackBoard
- 22. Essay 1- Study the FCC poster, which the college sends to prospective students, and respond in an essay to the following questions: what image of itself is the college establishing with this poster? What elements of the poster’s composition and design support this image? From your own experience and what you have observed this week at FCC, is that self-image accurate? Why or why not?
- 23. Prewriting for Essay 1 Draft 1 Subject (topic): Purpose: Audience: Impact of poster Peers on school To inform Instructor Your personal To persuade College Dean perception of you To entertain as a student To evaluate FCC marketing To illustrate image
- 24. 1. On the Computer, open a new word document. 2. Save it as Essay 1 Draft 1. 3. At the upper left corner: 1. Type your first and last name 2. Next row, add the date 8/25/12. 3. Title Essay Draft #1 FCC Poster Consider – the subject (topic) the purpose the audience Write your first draft When completed: SAVE, print and attach to the blackboard
- 25. Text Resources Locator Guide – Step-by-step very back of the directions for the book writing process p128 Table of Contents – Questions for peer p.XXXVI responses p 130-31 Take action charts p “How to Use The 126 Bedford Guide Quick format guides introduction p 1- p 128-30 1viii Editing Guides and Checklists 132
- 26. First Week’s Assignment September Study: BG 6 -36 1 Study: BG 116-135 Reading Processes Critical Thinking Due: Answer in written format: Answers Introduce “Comparison/Contrast” P 120 Questions 1,3,4,5 to be Essay P 123 Questions entered 1,4,5,6,7 via MLA Style for Documenting Blackboa Sources Study: BG 455 - 456 rd before class Focus: time - Thesis Statement Assign Essay 2