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This
course has been designed to help you write better argument and research
papers. The instructor has designed several computer assisted techniques
to achieve those ends. Primarily, they are as follows:
1. Writing is not done in total isolation. Collaboration
is an important part of this course. You are expected, therefore,
to collaboratively generate ideas for writing, critique each other's
writing, and perhaps even venture to do collaborative research projects.
Your groups will always be made up of students from your classroom
and much of the writing will be done in class; collaboration today
is not a cloistered activity.
2. Evaluation
will be done electronically. Your essays will be reviewed, marked
and assessed by the using multimedia including digital overlays
and audio comments personalized to your essay. Your instructor will
assist you to revise and prepare your writing to be the best possible.
3. Various
multimedia tools have been developed to assist you in learning to
write better. They are easy to use and you will be able to have
total and individual control of the rate and frequency of using
them. These projects, all of which incorporate video called QuickTime
movies, exist to reinforce particular concepts we will study and
assignments you will be asked to do.
Write, write, write. We will do extensive writing throughout
the semester:
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Ad Analysis (Portfolio 1)
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14%
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Research
Paper (Final Portfolio)
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22%
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Song Analysis (Portfolio 2)
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16%
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Critiques (Peer Reviews, Portfolio 3)
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(3@6%
ea.) 18%
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Satire
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14%
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In-Class
Args.
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(2@8%
ea.) 16%
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Attendance is required. Writing is a participative, collaborative
process that demands your being present and involved. Unexcused
absences will be considered in your final grade. All work is due
as shown on the Schedule Page; essays turned in after a deadline
are subject to grade reductions.
Departmental
English 102 Attendance policy: Excessive absences jeopardize
students' ability to succeed. You can miss one class session without
your grade being affected. If you miss two or more classes you will
normally fail the course. Absences will be counted according to
the above guidelines beginning Week 2.
West Virginia
University and the instructor for this class are committed to providing
equal opportunities for all students and pledge non-discrimination
according to race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, national
origin, or sexual orientation. If you have any disability please
notify your instructor privately so that accommodations can be arranged.
Your request will be treated with confidentiality.
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