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.
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D.3. What are the effects of the problem?
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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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