WEEK 9

T 10/21 Revision of Paper # 3 due

Preparing for paper # 4: In-class essay

Discussion: How to use quotes effectively

Read PH Chapter 10: Writing to Persuade

R 10/23

Read and Annotate: WORK AND POWER p. 377 in LS

Homework: Write a one-page definition of work

WEEK 10

T 10/28: Draft Paper # 4 in class

Discussion: How and when to cite your sources (using MLA format)

Read “This Pen for Hire” by Abigail Witherspoon, LS 332-342

R 10/30: Draft of Paper # 4 returned

Read “Professions for Women” by Virginia Woolf, LS 366-371

WEEK 11

T 11/4 Paper # 4 revision due

Assign Paper # 5

Discuss portfolio contract

Read “The Necessity of Myths” by Neil Postman, LS 300-306

R 11/6: Class meets at 5:15 ( 1 hour and 15 minutes later than we usually meet)

Distribute Handout

WEEK 12

T 11/11 VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY (CLASS DOES NOT MEET)

R 11/13 Paper # 5 due

Discuss Department Essay Exam

WEEK 13

T 11/18 Return Paper # 5

Department Essay Exam. Do not miss this day!

R 11/20 Workshop and Revision Strategies

WEEK 14

T 11/25 PORTFOLIO DUE

R 11/27 THANKSGIVING (CLASS DOES NOT MEET)

WEEK 15

T 12/2 PORTFOLIO READING (CLASS DOES NOT MEET)

R 12/4 CONFERENCES FOR PORTFOLIO RESULTS