Louisiana State University



ENGLISH 1001

Jane Doe xxxx Section xx Fall 2011

Office: xxx Allen Hall MWF 10:00-11:00

Phone: 578-xxxx (office) Office Hours: Thurs. 1:00-3:00

e-mail: xxxxxx@lsu.edu (and by appointment)

TEXTS AND SUPPLIES

Required

Writing Analytically. 6th Edition. David Rosenwasser & Jill Stephen. Boston: Wadsworth, 2012. With Readings.

Moodle.

Back-up drive (flash or external or Google docs) (WA: Writing Analytically)

OUTCOMES

• Demonstrate ability in written analysis and synthesis.

• Undertake writing as a recursive process that develops and transforms thought.

• Learn how to conduct basic research and use it effectively in written works.

o Learn how to use the resources of the LSU library.

o Interpret, evaluate, integrate, and document information gathered from print and online sources.

o Understand a research assignment as a series of tasks that include finding, analyzing, and synthesizing information from primary and secondary sources.

o Integrate information from sources into writing, and document this information appropriately.

• Respond appropriately to different kinds of rhetorical situations, with a focus on purpose and the needs of various audiences, using appropriate genre conventions.

• Adopt appropriate voice, tone, and level of formality.

• Apply knowledge of structure and organization, paragraphing, and mechanics.

PLAGIARISM & CONDUCT

“Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, and any act designed to give an unfair academic advantage to the student...” (Sec. 5.1, C. of the LSU Code of Student Conduct).

Cases of academic misconduct & plagiarism will be reported to the Dean of Students.

Students will show respect for others in the classroom and will not use cell phones or other electronic media unless asked to by the instructor. In addition, a student who disrupts instruction will be asked to leave the classroom and will lose participation points for the day/week.

DISABILITY SERVICES

According to the our General Catalogue, “The Office of Disability Services assists students in identifying and developing accommodations and services to help over-come barriers to the

achievement of personal and academic goals. Services are provided for students with temporary or permanent disabilities. Accommodations and services are based on the individual student's disability-based need.” Students must provide current documentation of their disabilities to their 1001 teacher. Students should contact the office early so that necessary accommodations can be arranged.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance matters! Students cannot expect to do their best in class if they do not attend and participate. Students with valid reasons for absence (see PS-22) are responsible “for providing reasonable advance notification and appropriate documentation of the reason for the absence” and “for making up examinations, obtaining lecture notes, and otherwise compensating for what may have been missed.” Teachers “will assist those students who have valid reasons,” but some in-class activities are extremely difficult to make up.

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

Literacy Narrative……………………1000 words..…………………………15 Points

Annotated Bibliography………………500 words …………………………..10 Points

Textual or Rhetorical Analysis ………1500 words.……………….…………25 Points

Presentation oral/visual of Textual Analysis…15 minute …………………....10 Points

Issue Analysis………………………...1500 words………….……………….25 Points*

Participation/in-class writing………………………………….………………15 Points

TOTAL:………………………………………………………………………100 Points

*Assessed Document

LATE ASSIGNMENTS

Homework will not be graded if it is submitted late. Quizzes and other classroom activities cannot be made up if you miss them. If you have a valid excuse that is documented, the instructor will then assist you in making up the assignment. (see attendance policy above)

CONFERENCES

You will be required to discuss your work with me in one or more conferences.

GUIDELINES FOR FORMATTING

1. Double-space (MS style), Times New Roman, 12 Point Size, 1-inch margins for all essays,

including drafts.

1. Turn in source materials for your research (print outs of web-site materials) plus Works Cited for drafts and finals.

2. Always turn in everything that you or I write for each assignment: the assignment sheet, all notes, brainstorming, outlines, drafts, etc.

3. Number pages: upper right.

COURSE SCHEDULE

(subject to change)

Introduction

Week 1

M 8/22

–Introduction to the course; sign syllabus.

–Introduction to the text.

–Assignment for next class: “Blogging in the Global Lunchroom.” Geoffrey Nunberg.

W 8/24

–Discuss “Blogging in the Global Lunchroom.” Geoffrey Nunberg.

F 8/26

–Discuss Literacy Narrative. Handout on the Assignment.

Week 2

M 8/29

(Last day to drop without a “W”)

–WA Chap 1 & 2. Quiz and discuss.

W 8/31

– Literacy Narrative draft – in class writing day.

F 9/2

– Literacy Narrative draft due. Peer review day. Bring 2 copies & post it in Moodle

Forum labeled Literacy Narrative Draft (Essay 1).

Week 3

M 9/5

–WA 11 & 12. Thesis statements and Revision strategies

W 9/7

–Bring to class your revised thesis statement from your Literacy Narrative draft.

F 9/9

–Library day (or WA discussion).

Week 4

M 9/12

–Literacy drafts returned. Respond to instructor comments in 20-minute writing. Discuss.

W 9/14

–“PowerPoint is Evil.” Edward Tufte. Quiz and discuss.

F 9/16

–Discuss research topics for next writing assignments.

Week 5

M 9/19

–Final Literacy Narrative due. Bring in hard copy & Post in Moodle forum: Literacy Narrative/Essay 1 Final. Discuss Annotated Bibliography & Handout.

W 9/21

–Research groups. Exchange contact info. Meeting times, etc.

F 9/23

–Discuss Analyzing Sources.

Week 6

M 9/26

–WA: 13 Analyzing sources. Discuss.

W 9/28

–Research groups bring in 3 sources per individual in group. Each person must have a short paragraph on each of 3 sources. Group discussions on why sources are appropriate.

F 9/30

–MLA Style discussion.

Week 7

M 10/3

–Bring 5 (each) sources, properly formatted in MLA & a paragraph for each.

W 10/5 Collaborative Annotated Bibliography Due from each Research Group. Hard copy & Post in Moodle Forum: Collaborative Bib.

–Discuss Textual or Rhetorical Analysis. Handout.

F 10/7

–Lecture on Rhetorical Triangle, Appeals, Rhetorical Situation.

Week 8

M 10/10

–Begin thesis statement drafts & outline for textual/rhet. analysis. Bring in source you are working with.

W 10/12

–Workshop thesis drafts.

F 10/14 Fall Break?

Week 9

M 10/17

–WA: 5 Writing about Readings. Moves to Make with Texts.

W 10/19

– Draft of Textual/Rhetorical Analysis due. Read aloud in research groups & post it in Moodle

Forum labeled Essay 2 Draft.

–Peer Review Day.

F 10/21 Writing Analytically. Toolkit of Analytical Methods I. Hidden Assumptions Exercise.

Week 10

M 10/24 Midterm Grades Due

–Discuss good Internet research again.

– Writing Analytically. Toolkit of Analytical Methods II: Going Deeper.

W 10/26

–Quiz. Discussion.

F 10/28

–Discuss/review the writing process.

–Discuss/review good style and the importance of proofing and editing after revision.

Assignment:

Week 11

M 10/31

–Discuss the revision of the entire paper

–In class write about how you will address the problems in your essay and in your writing in general.

–Schedule 20-min. conferences for 11/2 & 11/4

Assignment: Finish your revision plan & bring to the conference in my office, along with your essay.

W 11/2

Conferences for ½ students – over textual/rhet analysis

F 11/4

Conferences for ½ students – over textual/rhet analysis

Week 12

M 11/7

–Final Text/rhet analysis due. Post in Moodle forum: Essay 2 Final.

–Issue Analysis Essay. Discuss. Handout.

W 11/9

–WA: 7. Making topics analytical. Bring in thesis statements for last essay.

F 11/11

–Writing day in class. Bring in laptops. Work on drafts for last essay.

Week 13

M 11/14

–“White Privilege and Male Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.” Peggy McIntosh. Discuss.

W 11/16 Draft of last essay due. Bring in hard copy & post in Moodle forum: Essay 3 Draft.

–Go through papers and highlight transitions in brackets. Underline your theses twice.

–In-class conferences.

F 11/18

–WA: 17 & 19. Word Choice, Style and Usage.

–In-class conferences.

Week 14

M 11/21 In-class writing on what you are revising in your draft.

W 11/23

–Discuss your revisions in class. Come to office hours.

F 11/25 Thanksgiving Holiday

Week 15

M 11/28

–Final Essay 3 Due. (Include draft, peer reviews, notes, outline, revision documents, sources, etc. in folder for complete points). Highlight your revisions. Post in Moodle forum: Final Essay 3.

W 11/30

– “Politics and the English Language.” George Orwell. Analyzing the genre, purpose, audience, style, rhetoric, tone and voice.

F 12/2

–Reflective writing in class.

Week 16

Finals Week

Final Grades: Dec.

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