Essay Rubric #2

Please follow this link to view and download the rubric for Essay #2.

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

Gore, Bedford, and Winn Readings

Here are the next few readings that are coming up. Please download, print, and read them if you haven't done so yet.

Gore, "Introduction from The Assault on Reason"

BH, p.504-516

Winn, "TV Addiction"


You can expect the Essay #2 Rubric to be distributed in class and posted online here shortly.

Hw #6 for 10/4

Please forgive my tardiness in posting this homework!!! I had thought that I had done so with the many others last Monday. Thank you Amber for reminding me! Here is the prompt for e-journal #6:

Describe, with sensory detail where possible, a fashion trend that you have noticed and participated in during the past three or four years. Where did it begin (if you know), or where did you first begin to notice it? Who were the people to first wear this style? Does this particular fashion help identify a particular group? If so, who or what? Do you identify with them or it? Is there a music genre attached to this group; a set of beliefs; ideals; behaviors or rituals? Devote two paragraphs to this e-journal response, properly citing at least one quotation from Gladwell’s text to support your conclusions.