Welcome!
Your first task is to download the course packet (if you do not have Adobe reader, you can install it by clicking here). The course packet contains the syllabus and policies, writing assignments, and handouts. Read the packet carefully because the information within is critical to your success in the course!
When you have read the course packet, please take some time to familiarize yourself with the tools in the menu at the left. Follow the Dropbox/grades link to upload, submit, and download my comments about your writing assignments. Follow the Course packet link at any time to check policies, assignments, or other details about the class. Follow the Grammar Guide link for information about common grammatical errors and proofreading marks. Follow the Readings link for links to online readings. Follow the Quizzes link to take any quizzes assigned in the course of the class.
Consult the Dropbox/grades for up-to-date deadlines. Here are some tentative timeframes and deadlines:
Research Project Topic – DUE January 31, 2008 @ 11:55pm MST
16 January through 03 February – Essay 1: Writing to Explain – Essay 1 DUE February 3, 2008 @ 11:55pm MST
Research Project Proposal – DUE February 14, 2008 @ 11:55pm MST
04 through 24 February – Essay 2: Writing to Evaluate – Essay 2 DUE February 24, 2008 @ 11:55pm MST
25 February through 23 March – Essay 3: Writing to Analyze Text – Essay 3 DUE March 23, 2008 @ 11:55pm MST
Research Project Annotated Bibliography – DUE March 27, 2008 @ 11:55pm MST
24 March through 13 April – Essay 4: Writing to Persuade Others – Essay 4 DUE April 13, 2008 @ 11:55pm MST
Research Project Final Draft – DUE April 27, 2008 @ 11:55pm MST
05 through 08 May – Final Exams – Research project presentation per Final exam schedule