Introduction to College Writing ENC 1101 FIU Tue

Introduction to College Writing ENC 1101 FIU Tue & Thu. 3: 00 – 5: 00 p. m. 8 TH WEEK

March 16&18 Agendas J Turn in O. O. C Paper J Classical Argument Jumble J The EW (pp. 427 -475) J Research Writing: Frankenstein and Citations --------------- • O. O. C- Bring a copy of one • research article you plan to use in your paper. Read it critically and underline the important information and ideas. (Individual Research Paper). Tuesday J A&B: “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper(p. 327) and “Sesame Street: Brought to you by the letters M. A. L. E. ”by Phyllis Bookspan and Diane Helman (pp. 310 -311) J Partner Check-Ins with Research Article (O. O. C) J Group Project Assigned & Discussed & Postponed ---------------- O. O. C: O. O. C Exam #2 next week Thursday

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The Everyday Writer (pp. 427 -475)

Research Writing • Frankenstein and Citations • What a Research Paper l. Ooks Like

o. o. c: • Bring a copy of one research article you plan to use in your paper. • Read it critically and underline the important information and ideas. (Individual Research Paper). SEE YOU NEXT CLASS

March 18 Agenda J A&B: “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper(p. 327) and “Sesame Street: Brought to you by the letters M. A. L. E. ”by Phyllis Bookspan and Diane Helman (pp. 310 -311) J Partner Check-Ins with Research Article (O. O. C) J Group Project Assigned & Discussed & Postponed ---------------- O. O. C: O. O. C Exam #2 next week

Allyn&Bacon • A&B: “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper(p. 327) • Assignment: Respond to the Painting • and “Sesame Street: Brought to you by the letters M. A. L. E. ”by Phyllis Bookspan and Diane Helman (pp. 310 -311) • Assignment: Choose any two questions

Check-Ins _ Exchange research articles and add a sheet of notes for your partner to think about when writing. _ Does this article work for their paper?

ENC 1101 Group Annotated Research Paper This project is worth several grades because of its magnitude. • As a group, students will produce a 12 -page document discussing an assigned topic. This document will reflect an MLA formatted style with an annotated bibliography. As a part of the process, groups are expected to produce a no less than 8 slide Power. Point presentation of their paper, leaving room for open discussion on the topic.

Group Assigned Topics 1. Is more government funds is spent on the Inner city as opposed to suburban communities? 2. Is the death penalty is effective? 3. Do colleges put too much stock in standardized test scores? 4. Should men get paternity leave from work? 5. Are we too dependent on computers?

Group Assigned Topics 6. Should cigarette smoking be banned? 7. Are test scores a good indication of a school’s competency? 8. Should companies market to children? 9. Does access to condoms condone irresponsible, dangerous, or bad behavior? 10. Should creationism be taught in public schools?

Group Assigned Topics 11. Should English be the official language of the United States? 12. Are there benefits of attending a single-sex school? 13. Does participation in sports keep teens out of trouble? 14. Is fashion important? 15. Should the military be allowed to recruit at high schools?

Group Assigned Topics 16. Are beauty pageants exploitive? 17. Is there still a need for affirmative action? 18. Will repealing gun laws reduce crime? 19. Should America reduce immigration? 20. Is rehabilitation of criminal offenders possible? 21. Should children be required to attend school past the age of 16?

Group Assigned Topics 22. Should a rating system be required for song lyrics? 23. Should homosexuals be permitted to serve in the armed forces? 24. Is Universal Health Care the answer to America’s health crisis? 25. Does premarital sex negatively affect relationships in today’s society?

Group Assigned Topics • Choose two topics - One as your official topic and a back up SEE YOU NEXT CLASS