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ENGL148N Advanced English Composition

Week 1 Discussion

Initial Post Instructions

Introduce yourself to the class. Address the following: 

Your professional background

Your personal interests and basic information about who you are, including any “fun facts”

Read the Module One Introduction. What questions do you have about the information there?

Finally, answer the question: What experience do you have with the writing process (pre-writing techniques, planning, outlining, drafting, etc.)? If you have no experience with using a writing process, what questions do you have?

 

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Week 2 Discussion

CyberCafe

During weeks in which you do not have a Writing Workshop, you have CyberCafe areas to discuss with your classmates and log your attendance. 

Here, you will benefit from considering your current writing and thinking about upcoming assignments. You may answer one or some of the questions required, but please feel free to share anything related to your classwork. 

For starters, do any of these questions resonate with you? Feel free to address any of the following and/or other class topics you’d like to discuss!

After reviewing the Week 2 Module materials, what questions do you have?

How are you feeling about writing a 4–5-page Argument Research Essay?

Do you have questions or concerns about the idea/understanding of what constitutes an argument?

Did the completed Argument Research Essay Proposal Sample help you understand the assignment and the goals of the proposal in organizing your topic and ideas?

Do you understand how to complete each section of the Argument Research Essay Proposal Template? 

Do you have questions about the course theme and selecting a topic for your argument?

What argument topic based on the course theme are you considering? Why?

What might help you and your classmates this week toward success?

 

 

 

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Week 3 Discussion

Prewriting & Planning for the Argument Research Essay

Initial Post Instructions

Part 1: By Tuesday Night, Share Your Writing as Your Initial Post

In writing workshops, you will be asked to share, as your first post, a specific piece of writing you are working on at the time, along with some comments or adjustments, depending on the assignment. This week, the piece of writing is your Week 2 Argument Research Essay Proposal.

lease post your writing from Week 2 Argument Research Essay Proposal.

Make an initial post with your proposal attached. In your initial post, please ask at least one question for your reviewer to answer. For example, are you unsure about the strength of your stance in your proposal? Or you might ask your peer for ideas for details to expand on your topic.

Keep in mind that during Week 4, you will submit the introduction, one body and conclusion paragraph draft of your Argument Research Essay to your instructor for grading and feedback.

*Copying from your classmates’ posts or replies in any way, on any item will be considered plagiarism and will be handled as such. Your instructor may, at any time, check anything you post in workshops for plagiarism by submitting it to Turnitin. 

Peer Review Post Instructions

Part 2: By Saturday Night, Complete One Full Peer Review for a Classmate

Choose one classmate who has made their initial post and who does not already have a peer review. Read their question for you in the post, then open their attachment of their Week 2 Argument Research Essay Proposal.

Download and complete the Peer Review Worksheet. Complete all tasks with substance (more than just “yes” or “no”).

Reply to your classmate’s initial post and attach the Peer Review Worksheet you completed over their writing. 

Your peer review is worth 50% of your grade for this writing workshop; please do your best!

Continue the Conversation Post Instructions

Part 3: By Sunday Night, Continue the Conversation 

In addition to making your own initial post and finishing a peer review for one classmate, you must also continue the conversation by making at least 1 additional post of at least 3 full sentences in length. This post may do any of the following:

Respond (kindly) to one of the peer reviews classmates have given you.

Respond (kindly) to any questions your classmate may have for you about the peer review you completed.

Respond (kindly) to a classmate you did not previously review, with some brief comments about their writing.

Please see some sample Continue the Conversation posts Links to an external site.here.

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Week 4 Discussion

CyberCafe

Initial Post Instructions

During weeks in which you do not have a Writing Workshop, you have CyberCafe areas to discuss with your classmates and log your attendance. 

Here, you will benefit from considering your current writing and thinking about upcoming assignments. You may answer one or some of the questions required, but please feel free to share anything related to your classwork. 

For starters, consider the following questions? Feel free to address any of the following and/or other class topics you’d like to discuss!

After reviewing the Week 4 Module materials, what questions do you have?

How are you feeling about writing a full 4–5-page Argument Research Essay at this point?

What is the greatest challenge of writing your introduction? How will you capture/draw in your audience? Are you struggling with your thesis?

How will you approach your first body paragraph? How will you incorporate your resource material?

When using resources, what approach will you take–quotation, paraphrase, summary? Why will you select this method over the others?

Are you having trouble with your in-text citation? What resources will you use to help? What questions do you have about citing a resource in the body of your work? 

How will you balance your voice with resource material? Are you having trouble with a clear topic sentence?

Is it difficult to write a conclusion before finishing your essay? How will thinking about the end of your essay help you when writing the paragraphs? How is it helpful to write the introduction and conclusion at the same time? 

How will you make your conclusion powerful? What are you struggling with regarding conclusion writing? 

What questions do you have? How will you begin?

 

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Week 5 Discussion

Introduction, One Body, Conclusion Paragraph

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Week 5 Explore Topics

Week 5 Introduction, One Body, and Conclusion Paragraphs

Week 5 Peer Review WorksheetLinks to an external site.

Initial Post Instructions

Part 1: By Tuesday Night, Share Your Writing as Your Initial Post

In writing workshops, you will be asked to share, as your first post, a specific piece of writing you are working on at the time, along with some comments or adjustments, depending on the assignment. This week, the piece of writing is your Week 4 Assignment: Introduction, One Body Paragraph, and Conclusion.

Please post your writing from Week 4 Introduction, One Body, and Conclusion Paragraphs and use the sample completed items in that worksheet for guidance.?

Make an initial post with your essay attached. In your initial post, please ask at least one question for your reviewer to answer. For example, are you unsure about the strength of your thesis statement? Or you might ask your peer for ideas for details within body paragraphs.

Keep in mind that next week, you will submit a full draft of your Argument Research Essay to your instructor for grading and feedback during Week 6.

*Copying from your classmates’ posts or replies in any way, on any item will be considered plagiarism and will be handled as such. Your instructor may, at any time, check anything you post in workshops for plagiarism by submitting it to Turnitin. 

Peer Review Post Instructions

Part 2: By Saturday Night, Complete One Full Peer Review for a Classmate

Choose one classmate who has made their initial post and who does not already have a peer review. Read their question for you in the post, then open their attachment of their Introduction, One Body and Conclusion paragraphs.

Download and complete the Peer Review Worksheet. Complete all tasks with substance (more than just “yes” or “no”).

Reply to your classmate’s initial post and attach the Peer Review Worksheet you completed over their writing. 

Your peer review is worth 50% of your grade for this writing workshop; please do your best!

Continue the Conversation Post Instructions

Part 3: By Sunday Night, Continue the Conversation 

In addition to making your own initial post and finishing a peer review for one classmate, you must also continue the conversation by making at least 1 additional post of at least 3 full sentences in length. This post may do any of the following:

Respond (kindly) to one of the peer reviews classmates have given you.

Respond (kindly) to any questions your classmate may have for you about the peer review you completed.

Respond (kindly) to a classmate you did not previously review, with some brief comments about their writing.

Please see some sample Continue the Conversation posts Links to an external site.here.

 

 

 

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Week 6 Discussion

CyberCafe

During weeks in which you do not have a Writing Workshop, you have CyberCafe areas to discuss with your classmates and log your attendance.

Here, you will benefit from considering your current writing and thinking about upcoming assignments. You may answer one or some of the questions required, but please feel free to share anything related to your classwork. 

For starters, do any of these questions resonate with you? Feel free to address any of the following and/or other class topics you’d like to discuss!

How are you currently feeling about writing a 4–5-page draft of your Argument Research Essay?

Does having the three paragraphs completed along with peer feedback help you with moving forward to a full draft?

What do you feel you need to help you succeed this week?

What did you learn from writing the three paragraphs in Week 4 that will help you compose your draft?

How are you challenging yourself to find the most scholarly evidence possible?  

Are you having any difficulties using the Chamberlain Library?

How are you feeling about your topic and stance at this point?

Do you have an effective thesis statement to guide all your paragraphs in the full draft?

Will you need to tweak your conclusion to incorporate any information from your new paragraphs?

How are you incorporating and refuting the opposition? Is this problematic?

What advice can you offer your peers?

 

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Week 7 Discussion

First Draft of the Argument Research Essay

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Week 6 First Draft of the Argument Research Essay

Week 7 Explore topic: Peer Review and Writing Workshops

Week 7 Peer Review Worksheet Links to an external site.

Suggested Resources

Argument Research Essay Final Draft Assignment

Argument Research Essay Rubric

Initial Post Instructions

Part 1: By Tuesday Night, Share Your Writing as Your Initial Post

In writing workshops, you will be asked to share, as your first post, a specific piece of writing you are working on at the time, along with some comments or adjustments, depending on the assignment. This week, the piece of writing is your complete First Draft of the Argument Essay from Week 6. 

Make an initial post with your first draft attached. In your initial post, please also explain areas you would like your reviewer to focus on.

*Copying from your classmates’ posts or replies in any way, on any item will be considered plagiarism and will be handled as such. Your instructor may, at any time, check anything you post in workshops for plagiarism by submitting it to Turnitin. 

Peer Review Post Instructions

Part 2: By Saturday Night, Complete One Full Peer Review for a Classmate

Choose one classmate who has made their initial post and who does not already have a peer review. Read their explanation for choosing this body paragraph, then read their attached essay.

Download and complete the Peer Review Worksheet. Complete all tasks with substance (more than just “yes” or “no”).

Reply to your classmate’s initial post and attach the Peer Review Worksheet you completed over their writing. 

Your peer review is worth 50% of your grade for this writing workshop; please do your best!

Continue the Conversation Post Instructions

Part 3: By Sunday Night, Continue the Conversation 

In addition to making your own initial post and finishing a peer review for one classmate, you must also continue the conversation by making at least 1 additional post of at least 3 full sentences in length. This post may do any of the following:

 

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Week 8 Discussion

CyberCafe

During weeks in which you do not have a Writing Workshop, you have CyberCafe areas to discuss with your classmates and log your attendance. 

Here, you will benefit from considering your current writing and thinking about upcoming assignments. You may answer one or some of the questions required, but please feel free to share anything related to your classwork. 

For starters, do any of these questions resonate with you? Feel free to address any of the following and/or other class topics you’d like to discuss!

 

How are you currently feeling about your Argument Research Essay?

What questions do you have about the revision process?

What do you feel you need to help you succeed this week?

What did you learn from the revision Explore lesson that helped you the most?

How are you challenging yourself during the revision process to really improve?  

What feedback from your peers or instructor was most helpful?

Did you use the Essay Review Service to help? 

What advice or motivation can you offer your peers as they finalize their essays?