November 17

In class today you worked on making sure you had done the necessary pre-writing before beginning your essay.

You stated your position, identified the statement you would argue against, listed the points you would need to make to reply to the other side + develop your position, and identified the "facts" or supporting materials you would need to write your paper.

In the computer classroom we talked about how to find appropriate sites to support your position. For academic writing, you will want to use google scholar, or conduct searches of domains appropriate to your topic (eg .edu, .gov etc). We looked at how to conduct advanced searches that would help you find the kinds of references you needed.

For in-class work, you wrote a list of 3 sites you would use to provide supporting material (your works cited list), and developed some of the language - quotations or paraphrases - that you can use in yoru essay to state the other side's position, and support your position. This writing was due at the end of class.

For homework:
Begin writing sections of your essay. Write the sections where you sum up the arguments of the other side, as well as paragraphs that reply to several of the other side's points. Include the "facts" & support you found on the web sites in class.

On Tuesday, Nov 24, we will review the overall organization of the essay, and work on writing introductions + conclusions. Your complete draft for Project 2 will be due on Tuesday, December 1.

No class on Thursday, and have a good weekend.