Introduction to English Comp 101This class has lecture and lab, did you enroll for both portions?

Folder as your name plate

0 Place the folder in front of you so the fold is at the top and it is laying in a horizontal position.

0 Write your first name (or other name that you want to be called) in large letters on front of folder

0 Add 3 things by drawing, words or combination that introduces you to the class

Anita

WFMS

General

0 14 weeks every Saturday until December 8th excluding the Saturday after Thanksgiving 8:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.

0 We will have at least one break during lecture0 Lecture - lectures, discussions, written assignments and quizzes0 Lab – working on written assignments – first drafts and

revisions of drafts0 Yes, attendance is part of your grade via class activities and

assignments during lecture and lab0 All written assignments are to be sent to me through

Blackboard and given to me at the beginning of class in print the day that it is due

Information

Other Information

Food and drink - You may bring a snack and drink

Bathrooms – Please do not hesitate to go, just return quickly

Cell Phones and other electronics – Please leave on silent mode; do not answer or take calls in class; if you need to text, be quick and concise.

Computer Usage – please refrain from using social media and other non- academic sites

Contact me….

The phone number directs you to the English department so it may be a day or two before I get your message

Send me an e-mail through Blackboard or FCC e-mail

Office Hours:By appointment

Assignments

0 Timed writings – 20 Essays – 6 that will be written outside of

class0 Quizzes – 40 Class Assignments/participation –

weekly (some based on readings outside of class)

Virtual Library OrientationIntroduction to the Library and research.

Library Catalog

Find print and digital books.

Research Collections

Find journals, newspapers, reports and reference materials.

Research Guides

Find the best Library and Internet sources by subject.

Term Paper AssistanceFind citation guides and other term paper help.

Ask a Reference Librarian

Student Technology Help Desk

Request Forms for Library Services

Blackboard Assistance

Library

Contact InformationWriting Center Phone: 301.846.2619

Betsey ZwingWriting Center ManagerPhone: 301.846.2520

Have questions about how to write a research paper?

Wondering whether the grammar and punctuation in your paper are correct? Looking for a quiet computer lab on campus where you can get some school work done?

Then consider visiting the Writing Center, in the Library Building, Room L-106. The staff specializes in helping students learn how to develop, organize, and proofread their own writing, or make sense of reading assignments.

No appointment is necessary for these one-on-one sessions. Just drop in for a free, 30-minute session.

The Writing Center

Now it’s your turn:

On the index card, please write your name at the top.

Then complete this paragraph:

When I am required to write a factual or professional paper, ___________________________

-tell how it makes you feel-what can you do well-what makes you struggle- what writing processes or steps do you use

Write on both sides if you need the space

Complete the activity and return the card to me.

The Writing Process

Yes, there is one

Will I have to use it?

Introduction to the Writing Process

The Writing

Process

Six Steps to improved writing

Step 1 -Exploring Ideas

* Consider the subject (topic)

* Consider the Purpose-to informto persuadeto entertainto narrateto illustrateto evaluateto analyze

How do you know the purpose?

*Consider the audience -varies on situation and purpose

Step 2 -Prewriting

• Generating Ideas• Brainstorming• Clustering• Free writing• Questioning• Journaling

Step 3 -Organizing

• Choosing details that answer the prompt

• Creating the outline from chosen details

Step 4 -First Draft

• Using the outline or organizer, consider the content to “fill in” the essay

• Thesis statement w/in the introductory paragraph

• Body paragraphs • Concluding paragraph

Step 5 -Revising

• Review the draft• Cut parts• Add information• Rearrange

sentences and paragraphs to increase logical flow of the essay

• Rewrite for clarity• Read it aloud

Step 5 -Final Copy (Publish)

-Print a copy-Edit -look for grammar and writing mechanic errors

-Print another copy- Proof - look for spelling errors,

word choice, punctuation

Then print copy for grading and submit to BlackBoard

Essay 1- Study the FCC poster, which the college sends to prospective students, and respond in an essay to the following questions: what image of itself is the college establishing with this poster? What elements of the poster’s composition and design support this image? From your own experience and what you have observed this week at FCC, is that self-image accurate? Why or why not?

Prewriting for Essay 1 Draft 1

Purpose:

To inform

To persuade

To entertain

To evaluate

To illustrate

Audience:

Peers

Instructor

College Dean

Subject (topic):

Impact of poster on school

Your personal perception of you as a student

FCC marketing image

1. On the Computer, open a new word document.

2. Save it as Essay 1 Draft 1.3. At the upper left corner:

1. Type your first and last name2. Next row, add the date 8/25/12.3. Title Essay Draft #1 FCC Poster

Consider – the subject (topic)the purposethe audience

Write your first draft

When completed:SAVE, print and attach to the blackboard

Text Resources Locator Guide –

very back of the book

Table of Contents – p.XXXVI

“How to Use The Bedford Guide introduction p 1- 1viii

Step-by-step directions for the writing process p128

Questions for peer responses p 130-31

Take action charts p 126

Quick format guides p 128-30

Editing Guides and Checklists 132

First Week’s Assignment

September 1

  Reading ProcessesCritical Thinking Introduce “Comparison/Contrast” Essay MLA Style for Documenting Sources Focus: - Thesis Statement Assign Essay 2

Study: BG 6 -36 Study: BG 116-135 Due: Answer in written format:P 120 Questions 1,3,4,5P 123 Questions 1,4,5,6,7 Study: BG 455 - 456  

    

Answers to be

entered via

Blackboard before

class time