WEEK 1
January 14 – 18
- General introduction and syllabus review
- Discuss basic use of Graphic Novels
- Begin looking at What a Graphic Novel is?
- Assign and Discuss Ch. 1 of R&WAL
- Assign Ch. 2 for Reading
WEEK 2
January 21 – 25
- MLK DAY – NO CLASS
- Discuss Ch. 2 of R&WAL
- Assign Report 1 and Discuss in Class
- Assign and Discuss Ch. 3 of R&WAL
- Look into Topics, Thesis Questions, and Thesis Statements.
- Set Up Group Projects and Responsibilities
WEEK 3
January 28 – February 1
- Provide example and discuss process, practice process.
- Go over Tattlerarticles
- Assign Report 2 and Discuss in Class
- Discuss Summary and Analysis process, apply to Research Paper
- Look at research process.
- Assign and Discuss Ch. 4 of R&WAL
Report 1 Due Friday, Feb. 1 by 11:59 PM via Moodle
WEEK 4
February 5 – 8
- Talk about outlines and value to research process
- Assign Report 3 and Discuss in Class
- Talk about sources and where you should be conducting research
- Develop a research plan and timeline
- Talk about Report 2 expectations
- Assign and Discuss Ch. 5 of R&WAL
WEEK 5
February 11 – 15
- Talk progress on Report 2
- In-class work day on revising and polishing Report 2 and working on Report 3
- Dig further into Research Plan and process
- Assign and Discuss Ch. 6 of R&WAL
Report 2 Due Friday, Feb. 8 by 11:59 PM via Moodle
WEEK 6
February 18 – 22
- Discuss Writing Workshop process
- Begin process of Writing Workshop 1: Introduction
- 21 & 22 – Out of Town to Conference at Michigan State University
Draft of Writing Workshop 1 Due at Midterm Conference in Week 8 (submitted to Moodle by Sunday, Feb. 24 by 11:59 PM)
Report 3 Due Friday, Feb. 22 by 11:59 PM via Moodle
WEEK 7
February 25 – March 1
- Midterm Meetings
- Meet for one on one meetings about progress in course, will receive feedback onWriting Workshop 1from me.
WEEK 8
March 4 – 8
- Begin process of Writing Workshop 2: Background
- Review how Writing Workshop process should work
- Dig into how you should outline and pursue the construction of your argument
- Discuss Research principles and changes
- Look at MLA Formatting some more
- Assign and Discuss Ch. 7 of R&WAL
Draft of Writing Workshop 2 Due by Sunday, Mar. 10 via Moodle
SPRING BREAK
Week 9
March 11 – 15
WEEK 10
March 18 – 22
- Begin process of Writing Workshop 3: Argument
- Review of MLA formatting of Works Cited and In-text citations
- Work on Writing Workshop 2
- Assign and Discuss Ch. 8 and 9 of R&WAL
WEEK 11
March 25 – 29
- In-Class discussion and feedback on Writing Workshop 2
- Talk about approaches to Counter-Argument and Planting a Naysayer
- Review and Discuss Conclusions
- Discuss Peer Review Expectations
WEEK 12
April 1 – 5
- In-Class discussion and feedback on Writing Workshop 3
- Discuss Presentations for Final
- Begin process of Writing Workshop 4: Counter-Argument
- Review and Discuss Conclusions
- Work on Presentations some as Reverse Outlining
Draft of Writing Workshop 3 Due by Sunday, Apr. 7 via Moodle
WEEK 13
April 8 – 12
- More MLA review
- Group Work Projects Work Day
- Begin process of Writing Workshop 5: Conclusion and Works Cited Page
- Revision Discussion
- Revision Day for Projects
Draft of Writing Workshop 4 Due by Sunday, Apr. 7 via Moodle
WEEK 14
April 15 – 18
- Research Paper Rough Drafts returned with comments
- Discuss comments and needed changes
- Revision Checklist
- Sign Up for Research Presentation slots for Week 15
Peer Review of Rough Draft of Research Paper, In-Class
WEEK 15
April 22 – 26
Research Paper Rough Drafts submitted to Moodle by 11:59 PM on Sunday, Apr. 21
Research Paper Final Drafts submitted to Moodle by 11:59 PM on Sunday, Apr. 28
WEEK 16
April 29 – May 3
- Research Presentations
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