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Academic Writing 2

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Objective: To develop a sound writing process appropriate to the argumentative and analytical nature of most academic writing.

Content: This course builds upon writing skills covered in Topic Writing. The course will cover topics such as developing and evaluating concepts in writing; organizing initial drafts efficiently; and improving drafts through revision and editing. The course will encourage the effective use of information technology for organizing ideas and conducting research. The areas of focus may include: applying critical reasoning skills within the conventions of academic discourse; cultivating reading skills to derive a full understanding of the information; developing inter-textual argument and analysis; anticipating and responding to potential counter-arguments; orienting text to the theoretical perspectives of the discipline or field in which students are writing; and developing control over extended forms of academic writing.

classes occur two in a row on one day a week. Don't forget this as you conceptualize classes. There is no time for homework between each pair of classes

Class 1-4 Interpreting a Text; Software for Organizing Ideas

Class 1 Introduction to class, pass out syllabus

Class 2

Alt Class 2 In Lab: Using the computers, outlining software, Introduction to the class blog. (Alt class 2 is one class that might just be only for brian)

Class 5-8 Summarizing Nonfiction- Essay 1 due

Class 9-12 Writing in Response to Reading

Class 13-15 Incorporating Other's Ideas - Essay 2 due

Class 16-19 using Writing to Understand a Text

Class 20-22 Responding to Exam Questions - Essay 3 due

Class 22-24 Reporting on Research

Class 25-26 Passing a Writing Test - Research Paper due

7. Students' Out-of-class study: Students should be expected to spend at least one hour on homework for each hour in class. Students will spend time practicing many forms of writing, such as pen-pal letters or journals, to gain additional writing experience.

8.Text Writing Workshop: Promoting College Success. Linda Lonon Blanton and Linda Lee. 1998. Heinle & Heinle.

9. Reference Material

APA guide from 1st year study

10. Method and Standards of Evaluation: Class work 50% (Includes homework, quizzes, journals, letters, reports, summaries, timed-writing, and take home tests.) 2-3 Required essays (2-3 pages typed) 30% (this includes pre-writing, outlines, drafts, and final draft) Research paper (typed) (this includes pre-writing, outlines, drafts and final draft) 20%

Required assignments done under class work include three essays, one research paper, summarizing and analysis, and timed-writing. Students will also practice note-taking, do journal writing, and work on grammar worksheets.