Field Research

Please post your "field research" exercise information here. Thanks!

Third Paper--Please Comment!

As you know, for this third paper, you will be taking a position on an issue--one which is discussed in one of the course readings (either from the Reader or Starting Lines). You will explain, and support, your position following the "Basic Features" we discussed in class (and that are in the Reader).

You can take one of two approaches to this paper. They are:

1) Take a position on the AUTHOR'S VIEWPOINT. Do you agree, disagree, or something between, with the author? Why?

2) Take a position on the ISSUE ITSELF. Are you for, against, or in the middle, on this issue? Why? If you choose this option, you must use the reading to either SUPPORT your points, or to act as the "opposing view," which you will respond to in counterargument.

With that in mind, please write in the comment area here to say which of the options you will use, and which reading you will use, as well. Thanks!

For Tuesday...

Hi Everyone...

I just want to draw your attention to two items you will need to have for Tuesday's class:

1. A reading response for the homework readings
2. Your copy of Starting Lines

Thanks! See you then...

Class Tomorrow

Hi Everyone...

I've been moving through, and enjoying, your papers throughout the weekend (they'll be ready to hand back on Thursday)...I just wanted let everyone know that tomorrow we begin our final paper of the quarter--taking a position on an issue...

Be ready to dive in with a creative activity tomorrow, and share some of your views...see you then!

Don't Forget...

...that you need to have two copies of your Rough Draft in class on Tuesday for workshop...

See you then!

After today's (Thursday) class...

Please post your first paragraph (rough draft, of course) in the "comments" section here no later than Friday (11/2) at noon...thanks!