First Class

August 21, 2012

Welcome to English 101 - a course that is live and virtual! You get the best of both worlds.

Required:  Write Now
This must include YOUR registration code. You cannot complete the assignments without it. You need to have it by this afternoon. If the book is not available in the bookstore, you can purchase it on-line at the Pearson site.

Class Work

1. Introductions
2. Getting around BlackBoard . . . don't give up!
3. Syllabus Overview . . . click on the "syllabus" icon to view the syllabus.
4. Review of assignments in the Orientation Module.
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5. Who likes to write????? What was your best writing experience? What was your worst?
(This discussion will help with the reflection paper in the Orientation module. It is due Thursday - posted in BlackBoard. )
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6. Locating quotations about writing:
http://www.quotegarden.com/writing.html

http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/writing/

http://thinkexist.com/quotations/writing/

 Locate a quotation that sums up your personal opinion about writing. (This activity will help you with the Report Project in Module 1. It is due next Tuesday.
7. Learn to use EasyBib . . . add the source information that goes with your quotation.

www.easybib.com

You are required to give credit to your sources on all papers.

This first day covers technical aspects of the on-line course. You might get frustrated, but do not give up. I will check my e-mail every afternoon and do my best to answer your questions. 

There will probably be many questions with the orientation unit. Bring those questions to class on Thursday and we will work on solutions together.

Homework:  Complete the Orientation Module. Also, register for MyCompLab. You must do this in order to complete the orientation module.