College Writing homework:
Please bring all of your previous writing assignments (research papers, SAT essays, application essay) to class Friday; we will be using them for a final portfolio and reflection.
Monday: topic selection sheet (all)
Tuesday: Works Cited, 1-page outline, 1-p notes due tomorrow. Worksheet.
Wednesday: Worksheet, rough draft
Thursday: Final draft. Bring all previous writing assignments to class Friday.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Week of 23-27 Jan. 2012
College Writing homework
Monday:
- 1-p notes for the persuasive research paper
- 1-p outline (must be different from prewriting outline)
- bring some quotes from your sources tomorrow
Tuesday:
- Rough draft with parenthetical citations and Works Cited page due tomorrow
Wednesday:
- Final draft due tomorrow; bring two copies
Thursday:
- Speech prewriting/notes; prepare for speech tomorrow
Friday:
- Find a scholarly article on a subject that interests you and bring it to class Monday.
Monday:
- 1-p notes for the persuasive research paper
- 1-p outline (must be different from prewriting outline)
- bring some quotes from your sources tomorrow
Tuesday:
- Rough draft with parenthetical citations and Works Cited page due tomorrow
Wednesday:
- Final draft due tomorrow; bring two copies
Thursday:
- Speech prewriting/notes; prepare for speech tomorrow
Friday:
- Find a scholarly article on a subject that interests you and bring it to class Monday.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Week of 18-21 Jan. 2012
Tuesday:
- worksheet
- final draft of application essay
- bring career research paper to class again tomorrow
Wednesday:
- worksheet (indefinite pronouns)
- yesterday's worksheet: place [brackets] around all of the prepositional phrases, and label all prepositions and OPs.
Thursday:
- topic selection sheet
- 1-p. prewriting (outline or web diagram)
- grammar worksheets (prepositional phrases, pronoun case)
Friday:
- Works Cited page due Monday
- worksheets
- worksheet
- final draft of application essay
- bring career research paper to class again tomorrow
Wednesday:
- worksheet (indefinite pronouns)
- yesterday's worksheet: place [brackets] around all of the prepositional phrases, and label all prepositions and OPs.
Thursday:
- topic selection sheet
- 1-p. prewriting (outline or web diagram)
- grammar worksheets (prepositional phrases, pronoun case)
Friday:
- Works Cited page due Monday
- worksheets
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Week of 9-13 January 2012
Homework for College Writing:
Monday:
- 1-p notes on Writers Inc. #702-722
- 1-p outline for the research paper
- 1-p notes from sources for the research paper
MLA Works Cited page for the research paper
Tuesday: rough draft due tomorrow (Wednesday)
Wednesday: final draft due tomorrow (Thursday)
Thursday: Outline of The College Writer pp. 7-22. Study for grammar quiz tomorrow.
Friday: Rough draft of college application essay
Monday:
- 1-p notes on Writers Inc. #702-722
- 1-p outline for the research paper
- 1-p notes from sources for the research paper
MLA Works Cited page for the research paper
Tuesday: rough draft due tomorrow (Wednesday)
Wednesday: final draft due tomorrow (Thursday)
Thursday: Outline of The College Writer pp. 7-22. Study for grammar quiz tomorrow.
Friday: Rough draft of college application essay
Thursday, January 5, 2012
College Writing: homework for 6 Jan. 2012
Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful vacation and a time of rest over Christmas break. Below, you can find today's homework assignment (January 6) and the research paper assignment details.
Homework:
finish worksheet*
1-page typed, double-spaced abstract (quiz grade)
topic selection and working thesis
*Below are the URLs for this assignment; you may find it easier to click on these links instead of typing them in yourself.
URL for #2: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
for #3: go to http://typelogic.com and click on your personality type
for #4: take the quiz from #2, then click on “Identify your career with Jung Career Indicator”
for #5: browse to http://www.personalitypage.com/html/careers.html and click on your personality type
Career Research Paper
Your Task: Write a research proposal, then research and write about careers of your choice. Choose and research either (A) 2-3 related jobs within the same field (e.g. fashion, healthcare, computing) or (B) choose and research 2 unrelated jobs in which you have a strong interest.
Your research paper should include the following:
An introduction that gives an overview of each job you chose
A detailed description of each job—its nature and responsibilities
Career outlook (how hard is it to get a job in this field?)
Remuneration (pay and other benefits)
Necessary education and training; steps needed to get the job
A description of the advantages and disadvantages of each job
A conclusion explaining which job is most suited to you and why; how the job would be suited to your personality and interests; your skills that would help you in this job, shortcomings that you will need to overcome, and a plan for how you would go about getting this particular job.
Steps:
Investigate careers and make a list of all those that seem interesting to you.
Select a career, narrow your choices down to 2-3, and generate a working thesis.
Do preliminary reading; make a works cited page.
Take notes on all information to be used.
Write a detailed outline.
Type a rough draft with parenthetical citations and a works cited page.
Based on your research, decide whether you want to keep your original thesis or change it; write a final thesis.
Revise the rough draft based on comments from your peers and teacher.
Type the final paper with parenthetical citations and works cited page.
Requirements:
- Research Proposal to include: general topic, specific topic, methods for primary and secondary research, sources you plan to consult
Length: 5-6 double-spaced,* typewritten pages in regular 12 point, Times New Roman font, with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins. All formatting should conform to MLA standards.
Sources: Works Cited page in MLA style with a minimum of four sources. To get an A in the research category of your rubric, you must use at least six sources, and more than one source must be either a print source (e.g. book or print encyclopedia) or a primary source (e.g. interview). Wikipedia may not be used as a source, but you may use Wikipedia to find other, more reputable sources (scroll down to the bottom of the page and look at the list of sources on the Wikipedia page).
*Your double-spaced paper should have a total of at least 22-23 lines per page. If you only have 18 or less lines per page, reduce your line spacing.
Major Due Dates:
- Friday, 6 January: begin initial topic selection
- Monday, 9 January: topic selection, working thesis, and Works Cited page due
- Tuesday, 10 January: outline and notes due
- Wednesday, 11 January: Rough draft due; peer and teacher conferences
- Thursday, 12 January: Complete research paper due
Examples of related topics:
Sports:
Professional athlete
Coach or referee
Trainer
Sports management & finance
Sports retail
Broadcasting
Writing:
Journalist
Technical writer
Freelance writer
Screenwriter
Health care:
Nurse
Chiropractor
Anesthesiologist
Surgeon
EMT
Computing and electronics:
Tech support
Network specialist
Computer programmer
Electronics sales associate
Engineering:
Software engineering
Mechanical engineering
Civil engineering
Aerospace engineering
Quality control
Research Choices – A Handout on Sources
“Primary, Library, and Internet Research” (477-502), Chapter 32 in The College Writer, goes into more detail on each of the sources mentioned below.
Types of Sources:
-- Primary: Original source with firsthand information.
-- Secondary: Information about your topic that is not directly from the person who experienced it.
Types of Primary Research:
--Surveys, questionnaires, quotes, interviews from original sources or experts in the field (that you then analyze)
--Field research (your personal observations and recorded data that you observed directly)***
--Journal entry recorded about something you or the other person witnessed or experienced
--Experiment results that you organized
Types of Secondary Research:
--Website sources from organizations or people who know about your topic
--Encyclopedias
--Statistical resources
--Guides and handbooks
--Academic journal, newspaper, or magazine articles
***This category of research is something commonly used for graduate and undergraduate college students in many different fields, from education to sciences and psychology.
Resources:
US Dept. of Labor Statistics’s Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
http://www.wetfeet.com/careers-industries
http://www.mit.myplan.com/
http://gecd.mit.edu/
Helpful hint: Many colleges and universities have career centers with websites; anything you find on a college website is a reputable source, and these career centers can be helpful to you in your research.
Research Paper Topic Selection
Some careers that sound interesting to me are (list several):
I am narrowing it down to my preferred choices of
1)
2)
3)
because _____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.
Some sources that I intend to use to do my research are
1)
2)
3)
4)
My working thesis is (explain why you think this career is a good match for you):
________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Homework:
finish worksheet*
1-page typed, double-spaced abstract (quiz grade)
topic selection and working thesis
*Below are the URLs for this assignment; you may find it easier to click on these links instead of typing them in yourself.
URL for #2: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
for #3: go to http://typelogic.com and click on your personality type
for #4: take the quiz from #2, then click on “Identify your career with Jung Career Indicator”
for #5: browse to http://www.personalitypage.com/html/careers.html and click on your personality type
Career Research Paper
Your Task: Write a research proposal, then research and write about careers of your choice. Choose and research either (A) 2-3 related jobs within the same field (e.g. fashion, healthcare, computing) or (B) choose and research 2 unrelated jobs in which you have a strong interest.
Your research paper should include the following:
An introduction that gives an overview of each job you chose
A detailed description of each job—its nature and responsibilities
Career outlook (how hard is it to get a job in this field?)
Remuneration (pay and other benefits)
Necessary education and training; steps needed to get the job
A description of the advantages and disadvantages of each job
A conclusion explaining which job is most suited to you and why; how the job would be suited to your personality and interests; your skills that would help you in this job, shortcomings that you will need to overcome, and a plan for how you would go about getting this particular job.
Steps:
Investigate careers and make a list of all those that seem interesting to you.
Select a career, narrow your choices down to 2-3, and generate a working thesis.
Do preliminary reading; make a works cited page.
Take notes on all information to be used.
Write a detailed outline.
Type a rough draft with parenthetical citations and a works cited page.
Based on your research, decide whether you want to keep your original thesis or change it; write a final thesis.
Revise the rough draft based on comments from your peers and teacher.
Type the final paper with parenthetical citations and works cited page.
Requirements:
- Research Proposal to include: general topic, specific topic, methods for primary and secondary research, sources you plan to consult
Length: 5-6 double-spaced,* typewritten pages in regular 12 point, Times New Roman font, with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins. All formatting should conform to MLA standards.
Sources: Works Cited page in MLA style with a minimum of four sources. To get an A in the research category of your rubric, you must use at least six sources, and more than one source must be either a print source (e.g. book or print encyclopedia) or a primary source (e.g. interview). Wikipedia may not be used as a source, but you may use Wikipedia to find other, more reputable sources (scroll down to the bottom of the page and look at the list of sources on the Wikipedia page).
*Your double-spaced paper should have a total of at least 22-23 lines per page. If you only have 18 or less lines per page, reduce your line spacing.
Major Due Dates:
- Friday, 6 January: begin initial topic selection
- Monday, 9 January: topic selection, working thesis, and Works Cited page due
- Tuesday, 10 January: outline and notes due
- Wednesday, 11 January: Rough draft due; peer and teacher conferences
- Thursday, 12 January: Complete research paper due
Examples of related topics:
Sports:
Professional athlete
Coach or referee
Trainer
Sports management & finance
Sports retail
Broadcasting
Writing:
Journalist
Technical writer
Freelance writer
Screenwriter
Health care:
Nurse
Chiropractor
Anesthesiologist
Surgeon
EMT
Computing and electronics:
Tech support
Network specialist
Computer programmer
Electronics sales associate
Engineering:
Software engineering
Mechanical engineering
Civil engineering
Aerospace engineering
Quality control
Research Choices – A Handout on Sources
“Primary, Library, and Internet Research” (477-502), Chapter 32 in The College Writer, goes into more detail on each of the sources mentioned below.
Types of Sources:
-- Primary: Original source with firsthand information.
-- Secondary: Information about your topic that is not directly from the person who experienced it.
Types of Primary Research:
--Surveys, questionnaires, quotes, interviews from original sources or experts in the field (that you then analyze)
--Field research (your personal observations and recorded data that you observed directly)***
--Journal entry recorded about something you or the other person witnessed or experienced
--Experiment results that you organized
Types of Secondary Research:
--Website sources from organizations or people who know about your topic
--Encyclopedias
--Statistical resources
--Guides and handbooks
--Academic journal, newspaper, or magazine articles
***This category of research is something commonly used for graduate and undergraduate college students in many different fields, from education to sciences and psychology.
Resources:
US Dept. of Labor Statistics’s Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
http://www.wetfeet.com/careers-industries
http://www.mit.myplan.com/
http://gecd.mit.edu/
Helpful hint: Many colleges and universities have career centers with websites; anything you find on a college website is a reputable source, and these career centers can be helpful to you in your research.
Research Paper Topic Selection
Some careers that sound interesting to me are (list several):
I am narrowing it down to my preferred choices of
1)
2)
3)
because _____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.
Some sources that I intend to use to do my research are
1)
2)
3)
4)
My working thesis is (explain why you think this career is a good match for you):
________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
J-term college writing syllabus
College Writing Syllabus
Teacher Name: Ms. Amber Fontenot
Room Number: 332
E-mail Address: amber.fontenot@ocsi.org
Blog Address: http://ocsi-humanities.blogspot.com
School Phone Number: 958-3000
The best time for parents to call me is: from 1:10-4:00 PM
Number of Credits: ½ credit
Course Description: College Writing is an elective course designed to prepare students for performing at the college level in writing. Students will complete research projects, essays, and in-class presentations. The workload, grading, and course content are intensive and require that students spend ample time both in class and at home developing their writing skills.
Class Activities: The majority of class time will be spent writing: researching, responding to writing prompts, drafting, participating in peer review, and revising. Other activities will include online and library research, reading college-level articles, and grammar practice.
Course Objectives:
Write for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Comprehend a variety of reading materials by applying appropriate strategies.
Formulate strategies to locate, select, and evaluate research materials, including primary and secondary sources, library research, and online databases.
Synthesize information from primary and secondary sources for research.
Interpret and evaluate written material.
Employ the research process to support a thesis.
Apply conventions of standard English, appropriate diction, and proper tone in class discussions.
Produce formal oral presentations for a variety of purposes.
Revise and edit written drafts applying conventions of standard English.
Develop and practice strategies for timed test essays.
Grading:
Writing assignments 50%
Research assignments (2), essays, close reading and analysis.
Quizzes, in-class essays and presentations 30%
Timed essays, abstracts, presentation, grammar quizzes.
Daily assignments 10%
Informal in-class writing activities, homework
Class participation and notebook 10%
Participation includes on-task work during individual and group work time, peer reviews, and demonstrating engagement in class activities by asking and answering questions, commenting during class discussions, etc.
Materials you should bring to class every day:
- A notebook (B5) for in-class writing exercises - Loose-leaf paper OR a second notebook for drafting - A folder for handouts - Pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters
- Assigned textbook copy of College Writing: Houghton Mifflin, 2003.
- Index cards, word cards, or sticky notes, if desired.
- Other materials, as requested by the teacher.
Expectations: - Come to class with a positive attitude and be ready to learn and to write. - Be in your seat and working when the bell rings; begin bellwork immediately at the beginning of class. - Assignments are expected to be turned in on time; up to 10% or one letter grade will be deducted per day from writing assignments handed in late, at the teacher’s discretion. - Maximize your use of class time by taking notes, participating in discussions, participating in peer review exercises, and by writing. - Writing assignments must be submitted typed and in hardcopy. On some occasions, you may be asked to print multiple copies (up to 3-4) for the purpose of peer review.
Class Rules:
- Respect: Respect each other, your teacher, and all school rules.
- Expectations: Come with an open mind and a positive attitude; be ready to explore, create, and ask questions.
- Materials: Come to class prepared—you should have all necessary materials and assignments when the bell rings.
Class Schedule:
Week 1: career research
Week 2: test essays, application essays
Week 3: persuasive research
Week 4: close reading and analysis
Heading and format: All formal writing assignments with the exception of in-class essays should be typed and double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font. Margins are one inch on every side. The heading in the upper right of every page is your last name and the page number (these go in the heading field in your word processor). In the upper left of the first page only (body field in your word processor) write the following information:
Your name
Instructor’s name
Class name
Date
The date should be written in the following format: 6 Jan. 2012
A final piece of advice: Choose topics that interest you! Whenever you have a choice of topic, this class will be as interesting or as boring as you make it.
Teacher Name: Ms. Amber Fontenot
Room Number: 332
E-mail Address: amber.fontenot@ocsi.org
Blog Address: http://ocsi-humanities.blogspot.com
School Phone Number: 958-3000
The best time for parents to call me is: from 1:10-4:00 PM
Number of Credits: ½ credit
Course Description: College Writing is an elective course designed to prepare students for performing at the college level in writing. Students will complete research projects, essays, and in-class presentations. The workload, grading, and course content are intensive and require that students spend ample time both in class and at home developing their writing skills.
Class Activities: The majority of class time will be spent writing: researching, responding to writing prompts, drafting, participating in peer review, and revising. Other activities will include online and library research, reading college-level articles, and grammar practice.
Course Objectives:
Write for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Comprehend a variety of reading materials by applying appropriate strategies.
Formulate strategies to locate, select, and evaluate research materials, including primary and secondary sources, library research, and online databases.
Synthesize information from primary and secondary sources for research.
Interpret and evaluate written material.
Employ the research process to support a thesis.
Apply conventions of standard English, appropriate diction, and proper tone in class discussions.
Produce formal oral presentations for a variety of purposes.
Revise and edit written drafts applying conventions of standard English.
Develop and practice strategies for timed test essays.
Grading:
Writing assignments 50%
Research assignments (2), essays, close reading and analysis.
Quizzes, in-class essays and presentations 30%
Timed essays, abstracts, presentation, grammar quizzes.
Daily assignments 10%
Informal in-class writing activities, homework
Class participation and notebook 10%
Participation includes on-task work during individual and group work time, peer reviews, and demonstrating engagement in class activities by asking and answering questions, commenting during class discussions, etc.
Materials you should bring to class every day:
- A notebook (B5) for in-class writing exercises - Loose-leaf paper OR a second notebook for drafting - A folder for handouts - Pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters
- Assigned textbook copy of College Writing: Houghton Mifflin, 2003.
- Index cards, word cards, or sticky notes, if desired.
- Other materials, as requested by the teacher.
Expectations: - Come to class with a positive attitude and be ready to learn and to write. - Be in your seat and working when the bell rings; begin bellwork immediately at the beginning of class. - Assignments are expected to be turned in on time; up to 10% or one letter grade will be deducted per day from writing assignments handed in late, at the teacher’s discretion. - Maximize your use of class time by taking notes, participating in discussions, participating in peer review exercises, and by writing. - Writing assignments must be submitted typed and in hardcopy. On some occasions, you may be asked to print multiple copies (up to 3-4) for the purpose of peer review.
Class Rules:
- Respect: Respect each other, your teacher, and all school rules.
- Expectations: Come with an open mind and a positive attitude; be ready to explore, create, and ask questions.
- Materials: Come to class prepared—you should have all necessary materials and assignments when the bell rings.
Class Schedule:
Week 1: career research
Week 2: test essays, application essays
Week 3: persuasive research
Week 4: close reading and analysis
Heading and format: All formal writing assignments with the exception of in-class essays should be typed and double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font. Margins are one inch on every side. The heading in the upper right of every page is your last name and the page number (these go in the heading field in your word processor). In the upper left of the first page only (body field in your word processor) write the following information:
Your name
Instructor’s name
Class name
Date
The date should be written in the following format: 6 Jan. 2012
A final piece of advice: Choose topics that interest you! Whenever you have a choice of topic, this class will be as interesting or as boring as you make it.