ELI 084 Academic Writing

Continue to work on your essay. I will have some time before the timed essay to answer questions.

APA requires all authors’ names in the in-text citation: (Johnson & Smith, 2003).

I checked the APA website for the format of the publication date in reference citations. It is still (Year, Month Day): (2007, September 25). The format given on the WilsonSelectDatabase seems to be incorrect.

Remember to add retrieval information after your reference citation for the database article: Retrieved December 1, 2007 from WilsonSelectPlus database.

Reminders for the final essay:

• Papers are due in my box by 12:30 Friday; electronic submissions are also due at that time. Your essay may not receive a grade if you do not submit an electronic copy via Turnitin on Blackboard.
• Attach copies of the outside sources you have used with the cited information highlighted.
• Use APA format for in-text and reference citations.
• Create a title page using APA format. An example can be found at: http://www.bridgewater.edu/WritingCenter/manual/APAtitle.htm

If you were unable to give feedback on the two essays I assigned to you, please go to your classmates’ blogs and do so.  Use the peer review sheet as a guideline to write a paragraph of feedback.

Continue working on your essay.  On Tuesday, we will be looking at your use of outside sources.  Do they support your ideas?  Are they cited using correct APA format?  Remember that you may use only two sources, one of which must be the article I assigned.

Feel free to use the writing center; if you need to meet with me please contact me to make an appointment.

1.  Review Chapter 12 on Noun Clauses for a quiz.  Try the noun clause review (at the right) to get an idea of what will be on the quiz.

2.  Complete a draft of your essay and post it by Wednesday night.  Be sure to allow comments on the post so that your classmates can give you feedback.  You do not need to use outside sources for this draft.  Try to write as much as possible using your own ideas. 

3.  Print out the “Argumentative Essay Peer Review” sheet at the right.  Read the two essays that I assigned to you in class and fill in the sheet.  On Thursday you will compare and discuss your Peer Review sheet with your partner and put feedback up on the author’s blog.

1. Read the Argumentative Essay Assignment at the right. Note that you may only use two sources for this paper, one of which will be assigned. If you feel that you must use an additional source, please see me.

2. Complete an outline for your argumentative essay. Use the outline on p. 146 as a model for the kind of information you need to include, not necessarily as a model for the organization of your essay. Your outline should have a thesis statement, and your arguments and the opposing arguments should be clear. The outline should also include the support for your arguments and for the rebuttals.

Since the first draft is due on the following Thursday, I recommend that you begin to work on the essay itself; however, a rough draft of the essay cannot be substituted for the outline assignment above.

2. I have chosen an article that you must use in your paper. I would like you to print just the first page to show me that you have found the article. To find the article, you need to use the CMU Library’s “First Search” search engine. Go to the library website (www.lib.cmich.edu) and click on “Find an Article.” Choose “General/Multidisciplinary” as subject area, and choose the “Wilson Select” database. Search for your article as follows:

Gun Control: Use “gun control” as a keyword, “Gatehouse” as author, and 2006-2007 for the date.

Animal Experimentation: Use “Animal Experimentation” as a keyword and “Perry” as author.

Assisted Suicide: Use “assisted suicide” as a keyword, “Cohen” as author, and 2006-2007 as the date.

Using these search criteria, you should find only one article for your topic. If you find more than one, redo the search, paying close attention to the search terms. The articles may be very long; you may need to skim them for useful information.

3. If you have not submitted your last essay via Turnitin in blackboard, please do so.

1.  Read pp. 147-148.  Do Practice 2 in the book.  Use EACH of these: however, although, even though, despite the fact that, and whereas. 

2.  Read Reading 2 pp. 154-155 and Reading 2 pp. 158-160 and answer the question in the book.  These are not model essays, but they should help you understand how to develop your arguments.

3.  Create a list of arguments for BOTH sides of the controversial topic you have chosen.  Be prepared to defend either side in an informal debate on Tuesday.

4.  Finish reading Chapter 12 and do Editing Practice (pp. 207-208) in the book.

5.  Please go to Blackboard and sumbit your survey essay (click “View/Complete” under “Assignments.”)

For extra credit, you may revise your summary.  Remember to submit the graded draft with your revision.

1. Here are the topics from our discussion Tuesday night. If you are not familiar with these issues, find some information about them. Please choose the two that you are most interested in. We will vote on Thursday.

gun control, animal experiementation, abortion, assisted suicide, capital punishment

2. Review pp. 201-204 and do Practices 4 and 5. Follow the instructions carefully.

3. Read pp. 142-146. Be prepared to discuss the questions p. 145. Do Practice 1 (outlining).

1. Remember to post a journal entry about your opinion on a controversial topic (see homework for Nov. 8). You can find a list of topics with links to articles at http://www.twinlakes.k12.in.us/info/library/connection/contro.htm

2. Type (double-space) a summary of “The World Language” pp. 156-157. Be careful not to change the ideas in the original. Add an in-text citation at the end using APA format. Bring two copies to class. PRINT THEM BEFORE CLASS, NOT DURING!

3. Read pp. 198-200. Do Practices 2 and 3 on paper.

1.  Continue working on your essay.  I will spend time answering specific questions if you have them.  Essays are due by 1:00 PM Friday.

2.  Post journal entry #6.  For your final essay, you will need to defend your opinion about a controversial topic.  What controversial topic do you feel strongly about?  Write your opinion.

3.  Read pp. 194-197.  Do Practice 1.A and B on paper.

1. Finish your essay. Bring TWO copies to class for peer review. Print them BEFORE class.

2. Read pp. 119-121. Do Practice 3.A and B in the book.

3. Do Practice 5 pp. 138 to 140 on a piece of paper. Type (double-spaced) ONE short paragraph for each passage. Remember to use your own words and include a citation at the end.

1. Have access to an electronic version of your survey essay; I hope to give you class time to work on it.

2. Do Practice 3 p. 136. Follow the instructions, and type (double-space) the paragraph.

3. Look at the information on quotations p. 288 and pp. 42-46. In the book, do Practice 2 p. 46.

4.  Bring a copy of the article related to your topic.  Be sure the copy has the URL, title, author’s name, date, etc.  We will work on writing APA reference citations.