Final Instructions!

Hi, All. I have to cancel class this morning because of a family medical emergency. Please bring your portfolios to class on Friday. And, here are your instructions for your final:

Your Final!

Your final paper/presentation must follow this format:


• Exactly 1 full page, typed

• Single spaced

• 1-inch margins, all four sides

• Title: Top 5 Things I Learned in English 101 by [Your Name]

• 12-pt regular font

• NO MLA Header

• Bring two copies to class at the time of your final: Friday, Nov. 30 at 9 a.m.



Final Presentation will be graded on the following . . .

• Ethos = Credible author; Unique and believable voice

• Logos = Specific details with rational organization

• Pathos = Sincere, honest and includes some personal connection

• DFD = Did Follow Directions!

• Presentation = Expressive and Inviting Tone

Questions About Your Portfolio

Here is a quick trick for what to include in your portfolio . . .

If you are wondering, should I include this in my portfolio? The answer is YES. When in doubt about something, include it!

Final Days of Class!

My Google Calendar gadget just broke . . . for some reason. So here are the remaining important dates for the semester!

Monday, November 26 :: Portfolio Workshop Day

Wednesday, November 28 :: Portfolios DUE -- FINAL Workshop Day

Friday, November 30 :: IN-CLASS FINAL!!

Your Portfolio!

Here is what your portfolio should include!

1. Table of Contents with only major contents listed
2. Major Writing Projects [This section should include all rough drafts, final drafts, peer review documents, etc.]
3. Homework, Freewriting and Blog Entries
4. Portfolio Letter

NOTE: Each section should have a brief introduction. Please divide sections in your binder. Section tabs work well for this.

Your Portfolio Letter should be addressed to me and should reflect on your growth as a writer, student, and citizen. You will be defending your portfolio as a whole entity and puzzling together where intersections in your learning occurred. You should have some definite examples and talking points throughout your letter, consider it an argument.

Major Writing Project 3 . . . the final steps!

Here are the final steps for the Major Writing Project 3:

1. Compile your paper. Use the outline on Blackboard to help you organize your paper.

2. Peer Review -- In-Class on November 14! Your participation in peer review is part of your final paper grade.

3. PAPERS DUE -- Your paper is due at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 16. Remember, this paper is 3-5 pages plus a Works Cited page of your journal article. Use this link to help you with MLA formating: http://guides.library.colostate-pueblo.edu/mlacitation

MWP 3 . . . Next Steps!

Once you have written a solid summary of your article (also called a "Review of Lit"), here are the next steps:

1. Write a definitions paragraph. When you are examining academic articles, you often need to define certain terms to help your audience understand your paper. This paragraph usually fits in right after your introduction and right before your summary.

2. Begin your analysis. Just like our other writing projects, your task is to examine the rhetorical strategy of the article you have selected. Thus, you can begin with a simple examination of logos, ethos and pathos -- realizing that academic articles generally have little emotional appeal. Your job is to examine the structure of their argument. Identify where the article is strong and compelling. And, then, identify any places where the article seems weak or lacking evidence.

3. Since academic articles are heavy on logos, it can be helpful to examine the quality of evidence used in the article. Did the author(s) engage in her own scientific research or other notable evidence gathering?

MWP 3 . . . First Steps!

Your first steps for writing your Major Writing Project #3 are:

1. Find a scholarly article about a popular topic. The article should be super current -- no older than 2010.

2. Write a rhetorical precis about your article. Post to your blog.

3. Read your article again and take image mapping notes of your article.

4. Use your image mapping notes to write your summary. Post to your blog.