Make sure you bring all research materials to class Monday, Jan. 4th.
Please return all books checked out from our class library.
Choose your next IR book! We will sign up this week.
1/4/09
* Researched argument project and deadlines explained. (Look on handouts link).
* Annotated bibliography overview.
* Start reviewing preliminary research and begin annotated bib.
1/5/09
* Laptops available: Work on annotated bibliography.
* Continue gathering research sources as needed.
1/6/09
* Laptops available: Continue work on annotated bibliography.
* Annotated bibs due at the end of class today.
1/7/09
* Review quality thesis statements and outlines.
* Laptops available: Draft thesis statements and create outline for researched argument paper.
1/8/09
* Thesis statement and outline due (printed out before class) at the beginning of the period.
* Remainder of period for reading IR book.
1/11/09
* Review quality approaches to structure/organization of researched argument.
* Proper handling of concession.
* Laptops available: Work on researched argument drafts.
1/12/09
* Laptops available: Work on researched argument drafts.
Homework: Work on drafts as needed.
1/13/09
* Laptops available: Work on researched argument drafts.
Homework: Work on drafts as needed.
1/14/09
* Researched argument (completed) rough draft due to Turnitin.com no later than 10 pm.
* In class--reading day. (Brain break from research).
Homework: Complete "almost perfect" draft and submit to Turnitin.com.
Make sure you have a PRINTED copy of the draft you submitted to Turnitin WITH WORKS CITED PAGE with you in class FRIDAY. NO PRINTING during class--come prepared. Zeroes will be given to those not prepared.
1/15/09
* Peer review rough drafts.
* Address all questions.
12/14/09
* Wrap up conference on research.
* Review for exam.
12/15-18/09
Follow semester exam schedule above.
Have a wonderful holiday!
12/7/09