English 846 --- Spring 2012 Calendar   

                                       Weeks 1 – 19 (January 18th – May 21st)   

 


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Explanation of homework layout:  All activities listed next to the date (not in bold) is what we will do in class on that day.  All assignments which follow the abbreviated letters signifying homework (HW) will be due the following class. 



                      WEEK 1:  Introduction to the course and readings


January 18th – Weds:  Introduction to class and each other:  syllabus, policies, presentations,
                        texts, and plagiarism contract.
                        PODCAST 3A: Critical Reading--5 Reading Strategies (17 min)—in reader 36-57
                        Activating schema: course theme—how would you describe life in the United States? 
                        As you answer consider: culture, food, politics, media and entertainment, attitudes.
                        Student introductions

HW: Purchase the course materials:
(1) Course Reader, (2) Amusing Ourselves to Death,
(3) Generation Me, (4) Nickel and Dimed, and (5) Fast Food Nation.

Decide which book group presentation you would like to sign up next class to join: Generation Me, Nickel and Dimed or Fast Food Nation.



                WEEK 2: Presentations and Amusing Ourselves to Death


January 23rd – Mon:  Finish student introductions
                       
Students sign up for one of the three class presentation teams presenting on:
                       
Generation Me, Nickel and Dimed, or Fast Food Nation
                        PODCAST 3C: In-Class Presentations (13 min)—in reader 65-66
                       
Introduction to Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an “A” and to Become a Stronger,
                        More Confident Writer
(pages 4-10 in reader)—prepare for upcoming quiz!
                        OVERVIEW PODCAST: Writing Guidelines (40 min)—in reader 4-10

                   HW: In Reader, review Writing Guideline #3: Critical Reading, pages 36-57.  
                       
Do Annotating exercise: apply strategies 1-4 described at the top of
                   page 38 and mark up Malcolm X’s “Learning to Read”—due next class.

                  
In Amusing Ourselves to Death, read Chapter 1: “The Medium Is the 
                   Metaphor,” pages 3-15.  Annotate your text as you read.


January 25th
– Weds:  Going over the Annotating homework (37-44)           
                   PODCAST 2: Critical Thinking (9 min)—in reader 14-17
                        Possible quiz on the
assigned reading followed by a discussion

                   Review Introduction to Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an “A” and to Become a
                        Stronger, More Confident Writer
(pages 4-10 in reader)—Quiz on Monday 1/30

                   HW:  In Amusing Ourselves to Death, Chapter 4: “The Typographic
                   Mind,” pages 44-63.  Annotate your text as you read.

                   Study “Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an ‘A’ and to
                   Become a Stronger, More Confident Writer”: review pages 4-10 in
                   reader and re-watch OVERVIEW PODCAST (40 min):
                 
http://www.smccd.net/accounts/bellr/ReaderWritingGuidelines.htm
                   Quiz next class: Mon 1/30.
                  

                        WEEK 3:  Amusing Ourselves to Death & Quiz


January 30th
– Mon:  Quiz on Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an “A” and to Become a
                        Stronger, More Confident Writer
(4-10 in reader)
                        Possible quiz on the assigned reading followed by a discussion
                       
PODCAST 4A: Writing Process, Part 1 (30 min) with practice—in reader 71-78


                   HW:  In Amusing Ourselves to Death,
read Chapter 7: “Now…This,”
                   pages 99-113.

                       
                Journal 1: In Chapter 7 on TV news tell your views on what you read
                in this chapter.  What did you find most interesting and why?  What
                points do you agree with?  Disagree with? 
Use specific examples and
                   quotes from the reading as you discuss.
  All journals must be typed,  
                   double-spaced and be one-page minimum (the header does not count
                   in length) and will be collected usually 3 journals at a time.  Always
                   bring your journal to class for possible sharing.
   



February 1st – Weds:  Possible quiz on the assigned reading followed by a discussion
                        Discussion of journals
                        PODCAST 7B: QUESTIONING CIRCLES (6 min)
                        Preview prefix homework

                   HW: In Chapter 3, complete “Prefixes—Set One” (p.47): add an
                   additional word using each prefix and use each of those words in a
                   sentence—due Mon 2/6.  Prepare for a quiz on Prefixes on Weds 2/8.


                   In Amusing Ourselves to Death, read
Chapter 8: “Shuffle Off to
                   Bethlehem,” pages 114- 124. 

                  

                ** Getting Prepared:  Paper #1 (2-4 pages) is due Monday, February 22nd



                                    WEEK 4: Amusing Ourselves to Death



February 6th
– Mon:  Check off Prefix—Set One.  Also, figuring out words in context (p. 52-53)
                        Possible quiz on the assigned reading followed by a discussion
                        PODCAST 1: Paper Topics (9 min)—in reader 11-13

                       
In Amusing Ourselves to Death, read Chapter 9: “Reach Out and Elect
                   Someone,” pages 125-141.

                  
Journal 2: Analyze Chapter 9 and select two arguments that Postman
                   makes about politics and the influence of television.  Describe each
                   argument and then tell what your opinion is on these two points.  Is
                   Postman convincing?  Are there aspects he has left out or has not
                   considered?  So what are the implications of these arguments?  All
                   journals must be typed, double-spaced and be one-page minimum and
                   will be collected usually 3 journals at a time.  Always bring your
                    journal to class for possible sharing.  

                  
Study for the quiz on Prefix—Set One (p.47)—quiz Weds 2/8


February 8th – Weds:  Quiz on Prefixes—Set One
                       
Possible quiz on the assigned reading followed by a discussion of reading and journals
                       
PODCAST 7A: Creating Your Own Argument (10 min)—in reader 123-126            

                       
                       
HW:   Do the following in preparation for Paper #1—due Mon 2/13:

Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument” sheet: do the   brainstorm, create questions,
answer them, answer “so what?”, and gather evidence for your argument (123-133 in reader—PODCAST 7A).


           Reminder: the last day to drop a course without it appearing on your record is 2/10  

 



                                  WEEK 5: Preparing for Paper 1



February 13th
– Mon:  Going over the homework and possible thesis statements for Paper 1 
                        Possible quiz on the assigned reading followed by a discussion of reading and journals
                        PODCAST 4B: Outlining (20 min)—in reader 79-85

                        HW:  Create a formal typed outline for Paper #1 with a thesis
                   statement at the top—due next class (in reader
79-85—PODCAST 4B).
                    Bring 2 copies of your outline to class.

 

February 15th – Weds:  Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 85 of the reader.

PODCAST 5: Workshopping (10 min)—in reader 112-117
            BEGIN PODCAST 4C: Writing Process, part 3--Drafting (8 min)
             
              

Complete Paper #1 (2-4 pages), due next class: 

                        (1) Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper next class.      

                        (2) Follow MLA formatting guidelines (136-138 in reader—PODCAST 8)
                       
(3) Read advice on “Drafting” (pages 86-89)

                        (4) Students without papers will be asked to leave. 

                        (5) Each workshop day counts as 2 absences 

                        (6) If you do not turn a paper in on this due date, you cannot turn in the revised
                             version, due a week later, for a grade.  You cannot pass the class if you miss one of the papers.



                                WEEK 6:  Workshopping Paper 1


February 20th – Mon:  Presidents’ Day Holiday—No Class
                         

February 22nd – Wed:   Paper #1 due (2-4 pages)

In Class: Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
25 minutes per paper in student groups of three (75 min)
CONCLUDE PODCAST 4C: Writing Process, part 3 (37 min)
PODCAST 6: Grading (6 min)


HW: Review advice your peers gave you and revise Paper 1.  Review
 advice on Revising, Editing and Proofreading (90-107—PODCAST 4C)
 and Grading (121-122—PODCAST 6).

Begin Generation Me, read Introduction (1-15) and Chapter 1 (17-43).


**ONE HOUR PRESENTATION: Presenters on Jean Twenge and Generation Me next class


                               WEEK 7:  Twenge Presentation


February 27th
– Mon:  Presentation on Jean Twenge and Generation Me (1 hour)

                        Possible quiz on the assigned reading followed by a discussion of Intro and Chapter 1
                        PODCAST 8: MLA Paper Formatting (4 min)
                        PODCAST 9: Titles and Authors (11 min)—in reader 139-143

                        HW: In Generation Me, read Chapter 2 (44-71).

                  
Revised Paper #1 due 2/29.  Please include the following:

(1) MLA Formatting
            a) MLA title page and page numbering (136-138 in reader—PODCAST 8)

b) Typed, double-spaced, 1” margins, 2-4 pages in length. Please note: 10 pts
are removed for each page the paper is under  the required minimum
length and 5 pts for half a page under.  Don’t go solely by word count but
by actual length.  See MLA Paper Formatting (136-138 in reader—PODCAST 8)
c) Works Cited (146 in reader—PODCAST 10)

(2) Creative title and properly formatted text titles (140-143 in reader—PODCAST 9)
(3) Peer evaluations stapled to the back

                        (4) Review “Grading Standards” (121-122—PODCAST 6)
                        (5) Review advice on “Revising” (90-97) and “Editing” (98-102)—PODCAST 4C
                        (6) Complete an “Essay Checklist” (108-111) and staple to back of paper.


February 29th – Wed:   Revised Paper #1 due (2-4 pages)
                  
Possible quiz on the assigned reading followed by a discussion
                        PODCAST 11: Plagiarism (7 min)
                        PODCAST 12: Quoting and Paraphrasing (32 min)


                               
HW:  In Generation Me, read Chapter 3 (72-103) and
                   Chapter 4 (104-136).


Journal 3
: Focus on either Chapter 3 OR Chapter 4 and analyze the title of the chapter.  How does it connect to Twenge’s thesis for this chapter?   Do you find this thesis valid or convincing?  Which of Twenge’s arguments supporting this thesis do you find most troubling and why?  All journals must be typed, double-spaced and be one-page minimum.  Journals 1-3 are due next class.  Title each journal clearly and staple them together to be turned in on Weds 9/28.

In Chapter 3, complete “Prefixes—Set Two” (p.48): add an additional 

                   word using each prefix and use each of those words in a sentence—
                   due Mon 3/5.  Prepare for a quiz on this set of Prefixes on Weds 3/7.


                WEEK 8:  Generation Me by Jean Twenge & Prefix Quiz


March 5th
– Mon:  Turning in Journals 1-3
                               
Check off Prefix—Set Two.  Also, figuring out words in context (p. 54)
                       
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        PODCAST 14: Topic Sentences (25 min)                  

                        HW:  In Generation Me, read Chapter 5 (137-158) and
                   Chapter 6 (159-179)            

                   Study for the quiz on Prefix—Set Two (p.48)—quiz Weds 3/7


March 7th – Weds:  Quiz on Prefixes—Set Two
                       
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        PODCAST 16A: Paragraphs (12 min)
                                               

                        HW:  In Generation Me, read Chapter 7 (180-211) and
                   Chapter 8 (212-242)


                   Journal 4: Answer this: Choose one aspect of the book from one of
                   the chapters (topics that concern generation me such as: decline of
                   social rules, focus on self, attitudes toward career,
                   anxiety/depression/loneliness, apathy, sex, equality, the future). 
                   What does Twenge argue on the topic you chose?  What are your
                   views on what she says?  What are your views on the topic in
                   general? 
All journals must be typed, double-spaced and be one-page
                   minimum and will be collected usually 3 journals at a time.  Always
                   bring your journal to class for possible sharing.


 

                                        WEEK 9: Preparing for Paper 2


March 12th
– Mon:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                       
Brainstorming possible paper topics for Paper 2
                        PODCAST 13: Thesis Statements (32 min)
                       

                  
HW: Do the following in preparation for Paper #2—due Mon 3/14:

Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument” sheet: do the   
brainstorm, create questions, answer them, answer “so what?”,
and gather evidence for your argument (123-133 in reader—PODCAST 7A).

In Chapter 3, complete “Roots—Set One” (p.49): add an additional 

                   word using each root and use each of those words in a sentence—
                   due Weds 3/14.  Prepare for a quiz on this set of Roots on Mon 3/19.


March 14th – Weds:  Check off Roots—Set One.  Also, figuring out words in context (p. 55)
                       
PODCAST 16B: Transitions (25 min)
                       
Going over the homework and possible thesis statements for Paper 2

                       

HW:  Create a formal typed outline for Paper #2 with a thesis
statement at the top—due next class (in reader
79-85—PODCAST 4B).  Bring 2 copies of your outline to class.

Study for the quiz on Roots—Set One (p.49)—quiz Mon 3/19


                       

                               WEEK 10:  Workshopping Paper 2


March 19th – Mon:  Quiz on Roots—Set One
                        Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 84 of the reader.
                       
 HW:  Complete Paper #2 (3-5 pages), due next class: 

                        (1) Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper next class.      

                        (2) Follow MLA formatting guidelines (136-138 in reader—PODCAST 8)
                       
(3) Read advice on “Drafting” (pages 86-89)

                        (4) Students without papers will be asked to leave. 

                        (5) Each workshop day counts as 2 absences 

                        (6) If you do not turn a paper in on this due date, you cannot turn in the revised
                             version, due a week later, for a grade.  You cannot pass the class if you miss                                    
                             one of the papers.



March 21st
– Weds: Paper #2 due (3-5 pages) 
                        In Class:  Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
               
PODCAST 14: Introductions (20 min)
               
PODCAST 17: Conclusions (10 min)                    

                        HW:  Use peer feedback and revise Paper #2 due Weds, March 28th.
                  
Review advice on Revising, Editing and Proofreading (90-107—
                   PODCAST 4C) and Grading (121-122—PODCAST 6)
.

                       
In Nickel and Dimed, read “Introduction” (1-10) and
                   Chapter 1: “Serving Florida” (11-49).

 

   **Team presenters on Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich prepare to present next class  


                           WEEK 11: Presentation on Ehrenreich


March 26th
– Mon:  Team presenters on Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
                               
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        PODCAST 10: Research, In-Text Citations, Works Cited (9 min)
                       


                        HW:  In Nickel and Dimed, read Chapter 2: “Scrubbing Maine” (51-119)

                   Revised Paper #2 due 3/28.  Please include the following:

(1) MLA Formatting
            a) MLA title page and page numbering (136-138 in reader—PODCAST 8)

b) Typed, double-spaced, 1” margins, 3-5 pages in length. Please note: 10 pts
are removed for each page the paper is under  the required minimum
length and 5 pts for half a page under.  Don’t go solely by word count but
by actual length.  See MLA Paper Formatting (136-138 in reader—PODCAST 8)
c) Works Cited (146 in reader—PODCAST 10)

(2) Creative title and properly formatted text titles (140-143 in reader—PODCAST 9)
(3) Peer evaluations stapled to the back

 (4) Review “Grading Standards” (121-122—PODCAST 6)
 (5) Review advice on “Revising” (90-97) and “Editing” (98-102)—PODCAST 4C
 (6) Complete an “Essay Checklist” (108-111) and staple to back of paper.


**Also, start thinking about a partner for Paper #4:  you can choose someone, we can compare schedules to
           find matches that way, or you can have me pair you.  We’ll assign partners on Weds, April 11th **


                       
March 28th – Weds:  Revised Paper #2 due (3-5 pages) 

                   Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                       
PODCAST 19: Style (29 min) 

 

          HW:  In Nickel and Dimed, read Chapter 3: Selling in Minnesota”
                   (121-191)


                        Journal 5: Analyze Chapter 3 and describe three of the greatest
                   challenges Ehrenreich discusses about working at WalMart.  Why are
                   these important challenges to understand?  What are their larger
                   implications or significance?  All journals must be typed, double-
                   spaced and be one-page minimum (the header of the page does not
                   count in the length) and will be collected usually 3 journals at a time. 
                   Always bring your journal to class for possible sharing.

 

In Chapter 3, complete “Roots—Set Two” (p.50): add an additional 

                   word using each root and use each of those words in a sentence—
                   due Mon 4/9.  Prepare for a quiz on this set of Roots on Weds 4/11.

 



                                     WEEK 12:  Spring Break



April 2nd – Mon:  Spring Break April 2nd - April 8th – No Classes

           

                     WEEK 13:  Preparing for 90-min Essay Midterm Exam


April 9th – Mon:  Check off Roots—Set Two.  Also, figuring out words in context (p. 56)
                       
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion of the reading
                        Sharing Journal 5
                       

                        HW:  In Nickel and Dimed, read “Evaluation” (193-221).

 

          Study for the quiz on Roots—Set Two (p.50)—quiz Weds 4/11
 
          Journal 6: Now that you have finished Barbara Ehrenreich’s book    
          Nickel and Dimed, explain what Ehrenreich discovers.  Analyze the  
          significance of her discoveries and if you feel they are illuminating or
          important.  What changes should occur based on these discoveries? 
          All journals must be typed, double- spaced and be one-page minimum. 
         
          Journals 4-6 are due next class.  Title each journal clearly and staple 

them together to be turned in on Weds 4/11.          

         
Prepare for open-book, closed note essay exam on Monday,
          April 16th on Nickel and Dimed. If you handwrite the
          exam, bring lined paper, and if you type it, bring a jump-drive.
       

         
Next class, signing up collaborative writing partners for Paper 4.


April 11th – Weds:  Quiz on Roots—Set Two
                        Sign-up partners
for Paper #4: exchange phone #’s, schedules etc. page 118
                       
Turning in Journals 4-6
                               
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion and Sharing Journal 6
                        Creating midterm practice essay questions
                   PODCAST 18: Timed Writing (45 min) (204-209 in reader)

                   HW:  Review Barbara Ehrenreich’s Nickel and Dimed and prepare for
                   in-class 90-minute essay midterm exam.  Next
class, meet in the
                   Computer Lab in room 2117A (bottom floor of building 2—one floor
                   below Student Services).  If you handwrite the exam, bring lined
                   paper (or a bluebook), and if you type it, bring a disk. 



                                     WEEK 14:  Midterm Exam


April 16th - Mon: 
Midterm Exam (90 min—4:30-6pm)open book, closed note
                  
** Meet in the Computer Lab of Building 2 (bottom floor) in room 2117A

                   HW:  Begin Fast Food Nation, read Introduction, pages 1-10 and Chapter 1: “The American Way,” pages 13-28, and Chapter 2: Your Trusted Friends, pages 31-57.

                   In Chapter 3, complete “Suffixes” (p.51): add an additional word using  each Suffix and use each of those words in a sentence—
                   due Weds 4/18.  Prepare for a quiz on Suffixes on Mon 4/23.

 **Team presenters on Eric Schlosser and Fast Food Nation prepare to present next class

April 18th - Weds:  Team presenters on Eric Schlosser and Fast Food Nation
                        Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                       
Check off Suffixes.  Also, figuring out words in context (p. 57)

                        HW:  In Fast Food Nation, read Chapter 3: Behind the Counter,
                   Chapter 4: Success, Chapter 5: Why the Fries Taste Good,
                   pages 59-131.

                   Study for the quiz on Suffixes (page 51)—quiz Mon 4/23


               ** Reminder:  The last day to withdraw from a course is 4/26 **

 

 

                          WEEK 15:  Suffix Quiz and Fast Food Nation


April 23rd – Mon:
  Quiz on Suffixes         
           
Possible quiz on the reading (Chapters 3, 4, and 5) followed by a discussion

                   HW: In Fast Food Nation, read Chapter 6: On the Range,
                   Chapter 7: Cogs in the Machine, Chapter 8: The Most Dangerous Job,
                   pages 133-190.

                  
Journal 7: Select a quote from one of the chapters 6-8 in Fast Food
                   Nation.  Write the quote in your journal and analyze it. Tell why you
                   feel it is significant.  How does it connect to the larger themes in the
                   chapter?  All journals must be typed, double-spaced and be one-page
                   minimum.  Always bring your journal to class.      


April 25th – Weds:  Possible quiz on the reading (Chapters 6, 7 and 8) followed by a discussion

           
Sharing Journal 7        

                   HW: In Fast Food Nation, read Chapter 9: What’s in the Meat and
                   Chapter 10: Global Realization, pages 193-252.


                   Looking Ahead:  Paper #4 (4-6 pages) is due Monday, May 14th

 

 

                     WEEK 16:  Finish Fast Food Nation & Journals Due


April 30th
– Mon: Quiz on the reading (Chapters 9 and 10) followed by a discussion
               
                       
                   HW:  In Fast Food Nation, read Epilogue: Have it Your Way and
                   Afterword: The Meaning of a Mad Cow, pages 255-288.


                   Journal 8: Analyze 3 of the author’s proposals in the book. 
                   Are these well thought out?  Well reasoned?  Viable?  Do you think
                   we need change?  All journals must be typed, double-spaced     

                   and be one-page minimum.  Journals 7-8 are due next class.  Title
                   each journal clearly and staple them together to be turned in on
                   Weds 5/2.

May 2nd
– Weds:  Journals 7-8 due
                       
Possible quiz on the reading (Epilogue and Afterward) followed by a discussion            
                        Brainstorm issues raised in Fast Food Nation
                       
                    
                                HW:  Prepare for the Make-up Quiz next class on Mon 5/7
                   (this quiz score will replace your lowest quiz score).

                  
With your partner, do the following for Paper #4—due Mon 5/7:

                   Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument” sheet: do the    
                   brainstorm, create questions, answer them, answer “so what?”, and
                   gather evidence for your argument (123-133 in reader—PODCAST 7A).

                       

                        WEEK 17:  Make-Up Quiz, Library Tour & Outlines


May 7th – Mon:  Make-Up Quiz on the reading

                               
Going over brainstorms and possible paper topics
                       
Library Tour  (2nd floor of building 5)  5:30-6:30pm 
                       

                        HW:  For Weds, you and your partner are responsible for bringing in a
                   minimum of 3 possible outside texts you could use in your paper to
                   support your argument.  The texts cannot be all from the same type
                   of source.  Bring full printouts and books not a just bibliography.

                  
With your partner, create a formal typed outline for Paper #4 with a
                   thesis statement at the top—due next class (in reader
79-85—
                   PODCAST 4B).  To consider: you want to include one outside source
                   in your paper to support your argument.  Bring 2 copies of your
                   outline.

May 9th – Weds:  Checking off library research for Paper 4
                       
PODCAST 10: Research, In-Text Citations, Works Cited (9 min)
                       
Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

 outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 84 of the reader.  

HW:  Complete Paper #4 (4-6 pages), due next class: 

                        (1) Bring 7 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper next class.      

                        (2) Follow MLA formatting guidelines (136-138 in reader—PODCAST 8)
                       
(3) Read advice on “Drafting” (pages 86-89)

                        (4) Students without papers will be asked to leave. 

                        (5) Each workshop day counts as 2 absences 

(6) If you do not turn a paper in on this due date, you cannot turn in the revised
     version, due a week later, for a grade.  You cannot pass the class if you miss   
     one of the papers.
(7) You need to include at least one outside source in your paper and a Works Cited 
      page (144-148 in reader—PODCAST 10).  

    *Bring a self-addressed stamped envelope, to get a full printout of your grade *     


                                WEEK 18:  Workshopping Paper 4


May 14th – Mon: 
Paper #4 due (4-6 pages)
                               
In Class:  Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
                  
PODCAST 20: Grammar (30 min)

May 16th – Weds:  Meet with your partner and revise Paper 4.
                        Utilize the peer feedback you received in Monday’s workshop.

 

                        HW:  Fill out “Evaluating the Members of the Team, ” pages 119-120 in
                   reader.  Papers cannot be graded without having both evaluations
                   turned in.  You and your partner must both complete an
                   evaluation of yourself and your partner due the same day as the
                   revision of Paper 4 (turn in separately--do not staple to Paper #4).  

                  
Revised Paper #4 due 5/21.  Please include the following:

(1) MLA Formatting
            a) MLA title page and page numbering (136-138 in reader—PODCAST 8)

b) Typed, double-spaced, 1” margins, 4-6 pages in length. Please note: 10 pts
are removed for each page the paper is under  the required minimum
length and 5 pts for half a page under.  Don’t go solely by word count but
by actual length.  See MLA Paper Formatting (136-138 in reader—PODCAST 8)

(2) Creative title and properly formatted text titles (140-143 in reader—PODCAST 9)
(3) Peer evaluations stapled to the back
(4) Review “Grading Standards” (121-122—PODCAST 6)

(5) Review advice on “Revising” (90-97) and “Editing” (98-102)—PODCAST 4C
(6) Complete an “Essay Checklist” (108-111) and staple to back of paper.
(7) Works Cited with ONE outside source (144-148 in reader—PODCAST 10).
  


Review all the texts we have read for this course in preparation for the 2 1/2 hour final essay exam. 
Recommended:  create possible final exam questions for yourself which connect the works we have read
through the course theme: “
Living in the U.S.A: entertainment, economics, food and self. 
Take at least one practice essay exam before the actual final exam. 
Review the advice on Timed Writing (204-209 in reader—PODCAST 18).

 

**  Meet in the Computer Lab of Building 2 for exam **


If you handwrite the exam, bring lined paper, and if you type it, bring a USB flash drive. 


* If you haven’t already, bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to get your course grade

PLEASE NOTE: You must turn in the revision of Paper 4 BEFORE you can begin the final exam on Mon 5/21. 
You and your partner should EACH bring a copy of your paper in case one arrives late.  You cannot use a late ticket on Paper 4.


Take a practice final before the actual exam:

                               Skyline College – Fall 2011

                                      Practice Final Exam for English 846                              

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This is an open book, closed note exam.  You will have 150 minutes (2 ½ hours) to write a focused, organized, detailed response to the following prompt:

          This semester, we have read texts connected under the shared theme: Living in the U.S.A: entertainment, economics, food and self. 
Each text in one way or another shows how American society has become increasingly more apathetic whether it be about our health, our economy,
our government, about others and even about ourselves.   Using the texts we have read (Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, Generation Me
by Jean Twenge, Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich and Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser), e
xplain how each author traces rising attitudes of
apathy in regards to which facets of our lives?  Analyze the potential sources and causes of this apathy.  Finally, explain the larger impact of this and
what we as residents in the United States can do with this information. 



                          WEEK 19: Final Exam & Revised Paper 4 due


May 21st – Mon:   
Revised Paper #4 due (4-6 pages)
                  
Turning in "Evaluating Members of the Team" sheets (p. 119-120)

Final Exam: 4:30-7pm in Computer Lab:
          bottom floor bldg 2, room 2117B

                  Closed note, open book, 2 ½ hour essay exam