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Class Work
We will be watching the rest of An Inconvenient Truth. Before the show begins, take a look at the question on p. 318-319. Be prepared to discuss.
Homework
Read “Al Gore Warms Up to a Very Hot Topic” pp. 308-310, “Did Al Get the Science Right?” pp. 310-316, and “Warniing of Calamities and Hoping for a Change” pp. 316-317. Jot down 3-5 lines from each with which you agree and 3-5 lines from each with which you disagree.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
October 26, 2009
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Class Work
1. Today is Writing Workshop – you must have your draft!
2. Get in groups of four. Your paper will be read three times. Sit on a “circle”. Pass your paper to the person on your right. This is reader #1.
a. Reader #1 will read the entire paper but focus on the “problem” section. Is it effective? Does it capture the attention of the reader? Highlight effective lines in Green. Highlight facts in YELLOW. Is there a story to support the facts?
Pass the papers to the right again. This is reader #2.
b. Reader #2 will read the entire paper but focus on the “solution” section. Are the solutions realistic? Are the solutions affordable? Have the solutions actually been tried with success somewhere? Do you want to join in and help to solve the problem? If so, why? If not, why not? (Write the answers on the back of the author’s paper.)
Pass the papers to the right again. This is reader #3.
c. Reader #3 is checking for standard grammar, usage, and mechanics. Note needed changes on the paper.
3. All readers must sign the author’s paper.
4. Save the Whales, Save the Polar Bears, Save Water, Recycle, Save the Lizards . . . it seems that everything needs to be saved. Discussion . . . is there anything that you are trying to save? We are going to be working on a unit that focuses on An Inconvenient Truth, a 2006 documentary based on Al Gore’s campaign against global warming. It won a 2007 Academy Award.
Homework
1. Finish the final copy of your problem/solution essay. It, along with the draft and editing comments, is due Wednesday.
2. Read Between Screens pp. 283-287 for tips on watching film.
Class Work
1. Today is Writing Workshop – you must have your draft!
2. Get in groups of four. Your paper will be read three times. Sit on a “circle”. Pass your paper to the person on your right. This is reader #1.
a. Reader #1 will read the entire paper but focus on the “problem” section. Is it effective? Does it capture the attention of the reader? Highlight effective lines in Green. Highlight facts in YELLOW. Is there a story to support the facts?
Pass the papers to the right again. This is reader #2.
b. Reader #2 will read the entire paper but focus on the “solution” section. Are the solutions realistic? Are the solutions affordable? Have the solutions actually been tried with success somewhere? Do you want to join in and help to solve the problem? If so, why? If not, why not? (Write the answers on the back of the author’s paper.)
Pass the papers to the right again. This is reader #3.
c. Reader #3 is checking for standard grammar, usage, and mechanics. Note needed changes on the paper.
3. All readers must sign the author’s paper.
4. Save the Whales, Save the Polar Bears, Save Water, Recycle, Save the Lizards . . . it seems that everything needs to be saved. Discussion . . . is there anything that you are trying to save? We are going to be working on a unit that focuses on An Inconvenient Truth, a 2006 documentary based on Al Gore’s campaign against global warming. It won a 2007 Academy Award.
Homework
1. Finish the final copy of your problem/solution essay. It, along with the draft and editing comments, is due Wednesday.
2. Read Between Screens pp. 283-287 for tips on watching film.
Friday, October 23, 2009
October 23, 2009
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Class Work
1. Prove that your selected problem exists. Get into groups of FOUR. One person will read his or her “problem”. The other group members will either believe or doubt that a problem exists and note which of the following have been used in the paper.
2.
A. What is the problem?
B. What proof is there?
C. How many people are affected by this?
D. What impact does it have on finance?
E. What impact does it have on health?
F. What are the emotional costs?
G. How wide-spread is the problem?
H. Is there a specific example from life or from the news?
I. Is there a statistic or an anecdote that is provocative or compelling in the introduction.
3. Take turns reading until all have read. Assign one person from the group to share his or her essay with the class. (Problem section only.)
4. Now share the solutions. Again, elect one person to share with the class.
Solutions – What makes a solution possible and believable?
A. Reasonable cost
B. Ease of implementation
C. Success rates
D. Popularity
What would convince you? What would move you to action?
5. Taking a look at subject/verb agreement - http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/agreement_add1.htm
Homework
o Polish your paper. Bring the rough draft to class on Monday.You must have your draft with you.
o Bring Between Worlds to class on Monday.
Class Work
1. Prove that your selected problem exists. Get into groups of FOUR. One person will read his or her “problem”. The other group members will either believe or doubt that a problem exists and note which of the following have been used in the paper.
2.
A. What is the problem?
B. What proof is there?
C. How many people are affected by this?
D. What impact does it have on finance?
E. What impact does it have on health?
F. What are the emotional costs?
G. How wide-spread is the problem?
H. Is there a specific example from life or from the news?
I. Is there a statistic or an anecdote that is provocative or compelling in the introduction.
3. Take turns reading until all have read. Assign one person from the group to share his or her essay with the class. (Problem section only.)
4. Now share the solutions. Again, elect one person to share with the class.
Solutions – What makes a solution possible and believable?
A. Reasonable cost
B. Ease of implementation
C. Success rates
D. Popularity
What would convince you? What would move you to action?
5. Taking a look at subject/verb agreement - http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/agreement_add1.htm
Homework
o Polish your paper. Bring the rough draft to class on Monday.You must have your draft with you.
o Bring Between Worlds to class on Monday.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
October 21, 2009
ser⋅en⋅dip⋅i⋅ty
1.
an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.
2.
good fortune; luck: the serendipity of getting the first job she applied for.
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Class Work
1. First, we are going to practice “serendipity” by going outside and visiting the Love Your Body displays. While there, discover something you can use in the paper you are currently writing. Be a sponge. Soak in the sights and sounds. Read the posters and handouts. Find something that relates to your writing topic. Return to the room at 12:25.
2. Sharing of discoveries – whole class . . .
3. Get with a partner to review the “problem” part of the paper. Did your partner prove that a problem exists? Is there a specific example from life or from the news?
A. What is the problem?
B. What proof is there?
C. How many people are affected by this?
D. What impact does it have on finance?
E. What impact does it have on health?
F. What are the emotional costs?
G. How wide-spread is the problem?
These are just a few of the questions that could be answered to prove that a problem exists.
Homework
1. While the peer editing comments are fresh on your mind, revise the “problem” section of your paper. Refer to the questions above to help you locate additional information. Be sure to document your sources.
2. Now, start to work on the solution part of the paper – write the draft. Bring both parts of the paper to class on Friday.
1.
an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.
2.
good fortune; luck: the serendipity of getting the first job she applied for.
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Class Work
1. First, we are going to practice “serendipity” by going outside and visiting the Love Your Body displays. While there, discover something you can use in the paper you are currently writing. Be a sponge. Soak in the sights and sounds. Read the posters and handouts. Find something that relates to your writing topic. Return to the room at 12:25.
2. Sharing of discoveries – whole class . . .
3. Get with a partner to review the “problem” part of the paper. Did your partner prove that a problem exists? Is there a specific example from life or from the news?
A. What is the problem?
B. What proof is there?
C. How many people are affected by this?
D. What impact does it have on finance?
E. What impact does it have on health?
F. What are the emotional costs?
G. How wide-spread is the problem?
These are just a few of the questions that could be answered to prove that a problem exists.
Homework
1. While the peer editing comments are fresh on your mind, revise the “problem” section of your paper. Refer to the questions above to help you locate additional information. Be sure to document your sources.
2. Now, start to work on the solution part of the paper – write the draft. Bring both parts of the paper to class on Friday.
Monday, October 19, 2009
October 19, 2009
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Class Work
1. What do you think; is the fast food industry responsible for America’s weight problems?
· View: http://web.archive.org/web/20070202013552/http://www.supersizeme-thedebate.co.uk/ (England Reacts.
· http://www.liquidcalories.com/ (All Fast Food – No soft drinks.)
· http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jNLDw6qx9A (Amazing Pizza Diet)
2. Now answer the question again. Do you come up with the same answer?
3. Find a topic. You can write about body image. You can write about the obesity epidemic. You can write about fast food. You can write about diets. You can write about Barbie. Whatever the topic, make sure that food is part of the problem or solution. We will be writing a problem/solution paper.
4. First, describe the problem. Find proof that there is a problem. Tell why the problem exists.
Next, offer solutions. You must offer solutions that are viable money-wise and practically speaking. It’s best to offer solutions that have actually worked somewhere.
5. Take a look at a problem/solution paper.
Homework
Start your research. Clearly define the problem. Find evidence to prove that a problem exists. Find one story as evidence.
Class Work
1. What do you think; is the fast food industry responsible for America’s weight problems?
· View: http://web.archive.org/web/20070202013552/http://www.supersizeme-thedebate.co.uk/ (England Reacts.
· http://www.liquidcalories.com/ (All Fast Food – No soft drinks.)
· http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jNLDw6qx9A (Amazing Pizza Diet)
2. Now answer the question again. Do you come up with the same answer?
3. Find a topic. You can write about body image. You can write about the obesity epidemic. You can write about fast food. You can write about diets. You can write about Barbie. Whatever the topic, make sure that food is part of the problem or solution. We will be writing a problem/solution paper.
4. First, describe the problem. Find proof that there is a problem. Tell why the problem exists.
Next, offer solutions. You must offer solutions that are viable money-wise and practically speaking. It’s best to offer solutions that have actually worked somewhere.
5. Take a look at a problem/solution paper.
Homework
Start your research. Clearly define the problem. Find evidence to prove that a problem exists. Find one story as evidence.
Friday, October 16, 2009
October 16, 2009
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Class Work
1. The final copy of your cause/effect paper is due today. You must submit the draft and peer editing comments with the final copy. Place the final copy on top.
2. What did you find in your reading? Remember, you were to find two additional articles related to “weight” issues in America.
3. More food talk: In what ways does the media add to the increased size in children and adults in America? In what ways does the media add to distorted body image in America? What is “just right?” This is a group activity. Each group will look through a magazine and note the images presented as they relate to food and to body image. Compose, as a group, an e-mail to the publisher expressing your group’s views. Include a one-line suggestion. (We are not really mailing these!)
4. In-class writing: Describe your favorite food. Concentrate on details. Use imagery: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell. Make the readers’ mouths water!
Homework
Watch Super-size Me. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390521/ This is free on your computer! Movie question: Is the fast food industry responsible for America’s weight problems? List evidence for “yes” and for “no.”
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Class Work
1. The final copy of your cause/effect paper is due today. You must submit the draft and peer editing comments with the final copy. Place the final copy on top.
2. What did you find in your reading? Remember, you were to find two additional articles related to “weight” issues in America.
3. More food talk: In what ways does the media add to the increased size in children and adults in America? In what ways does the media add to distorted body image in America? What is “just right?” This is a group activity. Each group will look through a magazine and note the images presented as they relate to food and to body image. Compose, as a group, an e-mail to the publisher expressing your group’s views. Include a one-line suggestion. (We are not really mailing these!)
4. In-class writing: Describe your favorite food. Concentrate on details. Use imagery: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell. Make the readers’ mouths water!
Homework
Watch Super-size Me. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390521/ This is free on your computer! Movie question: Is the fast food industry responsible for America’s weight problems? List evidence for “yes” and for “no.”
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
October 14, 2009
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Class Work
1. Join a group based on the article you found. Share the articles. Make a +/- chart showing the advantages (+) and disadvantages (-) of the idea. Post key points. (Use post-it notes for this.) Your group will be presenting to the class. Try to come to a consensus on the topic.
Group #1: Is it OK to make jokes about weight either too much weight or too little weight?
Group #2: Should larger passengers be charged more for airline seats?
Group #3: Should the cost of medical insurance be increased with increased weight? Should large but otherwise healthy babies be denied health insurance?
Group #4: Should sugared sodas and snacks be taxed?
2. In what ways does the media add to the increased size in children and adults in America? In what ways does the media add to distorted body image in America? What is “just right?” This is a group activity. Each group will look through a magazine and note the images presented as they relate to food and to body image. Compose, as a group, an e-mail to the publisher expressing your group’s views. Include a one-line suggestion. (We are not really mailing these!)
Homework
1. Remember that the final copy of your cause/effect paper is due on Friday. You must submit the draft and peer editing comments with the final copy. Place the final copy on top.
2. Locate two additional articles related to “weight” issues in America.
Class Work
1. Join a group based on the article you found. Share the articles. Make a +/- chart showing the advantages (+) and disadvantages (-) of the idea. Post key points. (Use post-it notes for this.) Your group will be presenting to the class. Try to come to a consensus on the topic.
Group #1: Is it OK to make jokes about weight either too much weight or too little weight?
Group #2: Should larger passengers be charged more for airline seats?
Group #3: Should the cost of medical insurance be increased with increased weight? Should large but otherwise healthy babies be denied health insurance?
Group #4: Should sugared sodas and snacks be taxed?
2. In what ways does the media add to the increased size in children and adults in America? In what ways does the media add to distorted body image in America? What is “just right?” This is a group activity. Each group will look through a magazine and note the images presented as they relate to food and to body image. Compose, as a group, an e-mail to the publisher expressing your group’s views. Include a one-line suggestion. (We are not really mailing these!)
Homework
1. Remember that the final copy of your cause/effect paper is due on Friday. You must submit the draft and peer editing comments with the final copy. Place the final copy on top.
2. Locate two additional articles related to “weight” issues in America.
Monday, October 12, 2009
October 12, 2009
Writing Workshop – Problem/Solution PaperPaper Title/Topic: ___________________________________Author’s Name: _________________________________________________Editor’s Name: __________________________________________________
GUM Editor’s Name: _____________________________________________Editors – do the following:1. Locate the thesis and highlight it.2. What are the causes of the “problem” ? List them here:A.
B.
C.
D.3. What are the effects of the problem?
A.
B.
C.
4. How many sources were cited? ________________________5. How many in-text citations were used in the paper? ________________6. Were you able to tell the difference between paraphrased information and direct quotations?7. Did the introduction capture your attention? Explain.8. Now that you have read the paper, do you know what you are supposed to do? Was there a call to action? If so, what was it? Is it realistic? Is it affordable? Were you “moved to action” by this essay?
11. Give the paper to a new reader to make GUM corrections as needed. (GUM = Grammar/Usage/Mechanics)
12. Attach this sheet to the final copy of your essay. The final copy along with the draft and this sheet is due Friday. Turn it in on Wednesday for two additional points! J
Homework
1. Finish the paper.
2. Revisit “O.K., So I’m Fat”, “Diabesity, A Crisis in an Expanding Country”, “Bodily Harm”, and “Discrimination at Large”. Make sure your reading log is up to day. See Friday’s Blog for questions.
3. Thought question: Is it OK to make jokes about weight either too much weight or too little weight? Should larger passengers be charged more for airline seats? Should the cost of medical insurance be increased with increased weight? Should sugared sodas and snacks be taxed? Find an article related to one of these topics. Bring it to class on Wednesday.
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GUM Editor’s Name: _____________________________________________Editors – do the following:1. Locate the thesis and highlight it.2. What are the causes of the “problem” ? List them here:A.
B.
C.
D.3. What are the effects of the problem?
A.
B.
C.
4. How many sources were cited? ________________________5. How many in-text citations were used in the paper? ________________6. Were you able to tell the difference between paraphrased information and direct quotations?7. Did the introduction capture your attention? Explain.8. Now that you have read the paper, do you know what you are supposed to do? Was there a call to action? If so, what was it? Is it realistic? Is it affordable? Were you “moved to action” by this essay?
11. Give the paper to a new reader to make GUM corrections as needed. (GUM = Grammar/Usage/Mechanics)
12. Attach this sheet to the final copy of your essay. The final copy along with the draft and this sheet is due Friday. Turn it in on Wednesday for two additional points! J
Homework
1. Finish the paper.
2. Revisit “O.K., So I’m Fat”, “Diabesity, A Crisis in an Expanding Country”, “Bodily Harm”, and “Discrimination at Large”. Make sure your reading log is up to day. See Friday’s Blog for questions.
3. Thought question: Is it OK to make jokes about weight either too much weight or too little weight? Should larger passengers be charged more for airline seats? Should the cost of medical insurance be increased with increased weight? Should sugared sodas and snacks be taxed? Find an article related to one of these topics. Bring it to class on Wednesday.
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Friday, October 9, 2009
October 9, 2009
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Class Work
1. Let’s look at the draft. Remember, you needed to have the “causes” section of the paper finished today!
2. Write your thesis/claim/point sentence on the Post-it and post on the board.
3. Read the wall – look at the statements. Put a “+” on the note if it makes sense. Put a “?” on the note if the statement is confusing in any way.
4. Get with a partner who did NOT write on your topic. Swap papers. Read and look for the following:
a. Clear causes of the problem/event
b. Correctly cited sources
c. Did the introduction capture your attention? Explain on the draft and sign your name. If not, give suggestions. If so, state what was strong in the essay.
5. What did you eat yesterday? Would Pollan agree with your choices? Did you follow Pollan’s rules?
Homework
1. Write the “effects” segment of your essay. Bring the draft to class on Monday.
2. Read the following articles: “Discrimination at Large” p. 198 and answer question #3 ub TAtT, “O.K., So I’m Fat” p. 201 and answer question #2 in TAtT, “’Diabesity, ‘ A Crisis in an Expanding Country” p. 204 and answer questions #2 and #3 in TAtT. Record your responses in your reading log and bring it to class.
Class Work
1. Let’s look at the draft. Remember, you needed to have the “causes” section of the paper finished today!
2. Write your thesis/claim/point sentence on the Post-it and post on the board.
3. Read the wall – look at the statements. Put a “+” on the note if it makes sense. Put a “?” on the note if the statement is confusing in any way.
4. Get with a partner who did NOT write on your topic. Swap papers. Read and look for the following:
a. Clear causes of the problem/event
b. Correctly cited sources
c. Did the introduction capture your attention? Explain on the draft and sign your name. If not, give suggestions. If so, state what was strong in the essay.
5. What did you eat yesterday? Would Pollan agree with your choices? Did you follow Pollan’s rules?
Homework
1. Write the “effects” segment of your essay. Bring the draft to class on Monday.
2. Read the following articles: “Discrimination at Large” p. 198 and answer question #3 ub TAtT, “O.K., So I’m Fat” p. 201 and answer question #2 in TAtT, “’Diabesity, ‘ A Crisis in an Expanding Country” p. 204 and answer questions #2 and #3 in TAtT. Record your responses in your reading log and bring it to class.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
October 7, 2009
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Class Work
1. Share a quotation from an expert in the field. Why did you select this quotation? Does it support the causes or the effects?
2. It’s time to write the essay. How will you begin? What’s your point? (thesis) What are you claiming?
3. Tips for writing a thesis statement:
a. Select a general subject.
b. Narrow your subject.
c. Select a working thesis.
d. Put your thesis in the form of a question.
e. Compose a final statement.
4. Take a look at pp. 528-531 in Between Worlds for more information on giving credit to your sources.
5. Let’s talk about food – what are your rules for eating wisely?
Homework
1. Read Six Rules for Eating Wisely by Michael Pollan – p. 214+.
2. Answer question #1 under Writing from the Text on p. 216. You will only be looking at your food choices for a day – not for a week.
3. Continue working on your draft. You must have the “causes” section finished by Friday. You must have at least three citations. Bring the draft to class on Friday.
Class Work
1. Share a quotation from an expert in the field. Why did you select this quotation? Does it support the causes or the effects?
2. It’s time to write the essay. How will you begin? What’s your point? (thesis) What are you claiming?
3. Tips for writing a thesis statement:
a. Select a general subject.
b. Narrow your subject.
c. Select a working thesis.
d. Put your thesis in the form of a question.
e. Compose a final statement.
4. Take a look at pp. 528-531 in Between Worlds for more information on giving credit to your sources.
5. Let’s talk about food – what are your rules for eating wisely?
Homework
1. Read Six Rules for Eating Wisely by Michael Pollan – p. 214+.
2. Answer question #1 under Writing from the Text on p. 216. You will only be looking at your food choices for a day – not for a week.
3. Continue working on your draft. You must have the “causes” section finished by Friday. You must have at least three citations. Bring the draft to class on Friday.
Monday, October 5, 2009
October 5
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Class Work
1. Taking a look at a Works Cited page – p. 176 in Writing Guide. Revisit EasyBib. How does your page measure up?
2. Look at the introduction. Did yours capture the attention of your intended audience? Explain. What is your thesis – what’s your point? Did you give credit to the source within the sentence? Look back at “Cold Comfort” for examples on how to do this. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
3. Discuss how to organize. Are you going to focus on the causes more than the effects? Or, is the information leading you to discuss the effects more than the causes? Have you found any suggestions for solutions? If so, what are they? If not, what do you suggest?
4. Thinking about reliable web sources – pp. 84-91 in Writing Guide.
Homework
1. Read through the sample research paper in Between Worlds pp.524+. Look carefully at the Explanatory Notes for the Research Paper. (Only read two pages of the actual paper and the related "gray" pages.)
2. Find information from a scholarly site. Find at least one quotation from an expert in the field.
3. Add the site to your Works Cited page. (Note the information on using Wikis on page 157 of Writing Guide..
Class Work
1. Taking a look at a Works Cited page – p. 176 in Writing Guide. Revisit EasyBib. How does your page measure up?
2. Look at the introduction. Did yours capture the attention of your intended audience? Explain. What is your thesis – what’s your point? Did you give credit to the source within the sentence? Look back at “Cold Comfort” for examples on how to do this. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
3. Discuss how to organize. Are you going to focus on the causes more than the effects? Or, is the information leading you to discuss the effects more than the causes? Have you found any suggestions for solutions? If so, what are they? If not, what do you suggest?
4. Thinking about reliable web sources – pp. 84-91 in Writing Guide.
Homework
1. Read through the sample research paper in Between Worlds pp.524+. Look carefully at the Explanatory Notes for the Research Paper. (Only read two pages of the actual paper and the related "gray" pages.)
2. Find information from a scholarly site. Find at least one quotation from an expert in the field.
3. Add the site to your Works Cited page. (Note the information on using Wikis on page 157 of Writing Guide..
Friday, October 2, 2009
October 2, 2009
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Class Work
1. Taking a look at a cause/effect sample essay – p. 451 in Between Worlds and “Cold Comfort” in Guide to Grammar and Writing http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
Can you find the thesis statement for this essay? Is the thesis statement carried out throughout the rest of the essay? Is there anything in the essay that doesn't support this thesis?
The paragraphs for this essay are often quite brief. Would you break these paragraphs differently, or would you develop certain of the ideas differently?
This article does not include the kinds of documentation that a student would have to use in a research paper, but there are several moments where Castleman uses authorities and gives credit to their findings.
The essay ends with a clear call for action on the part of American medical consumers. Are you impressed enough to change the way you interact with physicians -- or at least enough to think about it? What points in the essay have impressed you the most?
2. Make a claim about your topic – what’s your point? Also, locate either an attention-getting statistic or an attention-getting quotation to use in your introduction. What is your source?
Write a sentence using information from your source. Give credit to the source in the sentence.4. Taking a look at a Works Cited page – p. 176 in Writing GuideHomework
1. Locate at least three Internet sources that explain the causes of your selected issue/topic. Using Easybib, Citation Machine, or other MLA source that will help you create a Works Cited page, enter the information from your sources and print out a Word document.
2. Write the introductory paragraph of your paper. Remember, your job is to capture the attention of the readers and to identify the problem.
Class Work
1. Taking a look at a cause/effect sample essay – p. 451 in Between Worlds and “Cold Comfort” in Guide to Grammar and Writing http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
Can you find the thesis statement for this essay? Is the thesis statement carried out throughout the rest of the essay? Is there anything in the essay that doesn't support this thesis?
The paragraphs for this essay are often quite brief. Would you break these paragraphs differently, or would you develop certain of the ideas differently?
This article does not include the kinds of documentation that a student would have to use in a research paper, but there are several moments where Castleman uses authorities and gives credit to their findings.
The essay ends with a clear call for action on the part of American medical consumers. Are you impressed enough to change the way you interact with physicians -- or at least enough to think about it? What points in the essay have impressed you the most?
2. Make a claim about your topic – what’s your point? Also, locate either an attention-getting statistic or an attention-getting quotation to use in your introduction. What is your source?
Write a sentence using information from your source. Give credit to the source in the sentence.4. Taking a look at a Works Cited page – p. 176 in Writing GuideHomework
1. Locate at least three Internet sources that explain the causes of your selected issue/topic. Using Easybib, Citation Machine, or other MLA source that will help you create a Works Cited page, enter the information from your sources and print out a Word document.
2. Write the introductory paragraph of your paper. Remember, your job is to capture the attention of the readers and to identify the problem.
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