A New Start . . .

Excited to meet you all and looking forward to a great semester!

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 102 by Your Name

• 12-pt regular font

• NO MLA Header

• Bring two copies to class at the time of your final.



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

REMEMBER: Final meets on Wednesday, May 2 at 8 a.m. in LS 117 (same room as class).

Bravo!

I am just about done grading your papers. And, I, for the most part, have been very impressed with the way that you have incorporated my suggestions from your previous paper into this paper. I am really proud of the work you have done and the growth that you have demonstrated. Hooray!

Zoom in on the Problem!

Homework: Blog, in paragraph form in at least 400 words, answering these questions. (This will create a draft summary of the issue.):


What exactly is the problem?

Who is most affected by the problem?

What causes the problem?

Has anyone tried to do anything about it? If so, why haven't they succeeded?

What is likely to happen in the future if the problem isn't solved?

Make a claim using this template (see page 210 of Good Reasons): Someone should (or should not) do something because . . .

Gathering Resources

Your task over the next few days is to compile a total of eight resources for your paper topic. You will write a rhetorical precis for each resource, plus MLA citation AND post it to your blog. All, but one, of your resources must be scholarly.

Class in the Library!

This is a reminder that we will meet at LARC 217 for class on Wednesday, February 8. See you there!

Digital Music Sampling: Creativity or Criminality?

Here is a link to the audio we heard in class:
http://www.npr.org/2011/01/28/133306353/Digital-Music-Sampling-Creativity-Or-Criminality