Slight Schedule Change

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to alert you of the slight modifications to the schedule that occurred as a result of a link malfunction to the Gore text. Therefore, please refer to the updated schedule below. This has been emulated on the Schedule of Readings and Written Assignment's page for your convenience.

Since we do not have class this upcoming Monday, please be sure to bring both the Winn and Gore texts to class Wednesday. Also, bring the Hacker text as well, for we will be continuing our discussions of proper quotation and in-text citation.

Enjoy the long weekend everyone!

W 10/6:

~ In-class reading of Winn's "TV Addition"

Reading: finish Winn's text
Reading: handout – Gore, “Introduction” from The Assault on Reason

Reading: BH, p.504-516

M 10/11:

No class (Columbus Day)
~ Blog Posting – Essay #2 Rubric

W 10/13:

~ Discussion of Gore and Winn’s essay

~ Review of the integration of source material, using quotation appropriately, and important signal phrases

~ Introduction to a vital resource: MLA Documentation Style Handbook (BH, p.517-572)

~ Handout – In-Text Quotation and Parenthetical Citation

e-journal #7: In a well-developed paragraph describe the negative effects that Winn sees in habitual TV watching. Does Gore agree with her sentiments? Do you? What are some ways in which these two authors’ arguments compare and/or contrast? Use at least one example from each of these two texts in your response