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Seniors For Thursday, find one logical fallacy, define it, and provide your own example. Examples can come from your experience, the news, or a website. However, if you use a source, you must also cite it properly according to MLA. Type this up and bring it to class. Use the following site for your definitions: thou shalt not commit logical fallacies . Sophomores Annotate the first twelve pages of " The General Prologue " handout. Create a two-color key on the front cover for (1) physical description and (2) personality characteristics. Highlight passages that correspond to each, and be ready to share yours with the class. The characters you are responsible for tonight are from the nobility and the church (Knight to Friar).

Seniors We are starting fresh tomorrow with a lecture on the principles of rhetoric. In preparation for our next essay, please read Chapter One of your textbook. The first concept we will discuss is the Aristotelian Triangle pictured below: Sophomores This week we are discussing Geoffrey Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales . Plus, you will all have the opportunity to learn some Middle English (from " The General Prologue "). For now, read the introduction on pages 107-111 to reinforce the lecture notes.

Your final draft of the research paper is DUE Friday by noon. Please observe the following requirements: title page with abstract at bottom 2000-2500 words in length same font throughout (including title page, headings and page numbers) bound in a report cover section headings throughout works cited page with citations only pages numbered from intro to works cited copies of all sources (exceptions noted) For reference, especially for the citation of images, VIEW the example mentioned in class. If you need more time, there is a 10-point penalty for turning this in on Monday (and 10 points/day after).

Seniors This next week we are finishing up the research paper (printed and presented by Friday). Now that you have submitted your annotated bibliographies, it's time to combine and revise your drafts. The front cover of your report will be a title page that includes an abstract, and your last page will be a revised works cited (including a citation for each image in the draft). Title page with abstract - due Wednesday Title page should include title of your paper, your name, the course, and the date Abstract should be around 100 words and at the bottom of the title page your career the problem related to your career possible solutions evaluation based on criteria your conclusion Combined draft with headings - due Thursday for peer review Draft will be a combination of all three papers (numbered in sequence) Headings will be inserted before every major section  Draft is saved as "lastname-research" Revised works cited (without annotations) - due Frida

Sophomores You have a quiz tomorrow on The Exeter Book and The Venerable Bede . Read the texts (pages 84-105) in addition to studying the notes . If you'd like homework credit, then please do the following: Read the Grendel handout, and then answer  #1-4 Answer CC and #2-4 on p104 Remember to write in complete sentences and to CITE the text in your answers Seniors Your Solutions Essay (lastname-solutions) is due by the end of classes tomorrow. Your Annotated Bibliography (lastname-bib) assignment is due on Monday at the end of classes. This must be printed out and handed in. Keep up with your sources, and make sure you have copies in class on Monday (exceptions noted).

Seniors Continue to work on your Solutions Essay and Annotated Bibliography . Please bring your sources and questions, so that I can help you during class. Again, the forms for citation can be found on Purdue's Online Writing Lab . Sophomores Quiz on Friday. Re-read the poems discussed in class, and answer the following: #1-4 on p93 CC and #2-3 on p96 The riddles we covered in class are HERE , and you can find the complete list HERE .

Sophomores Read "The Seafarer" and answer #1-4 on p89. Use complete sentences and cite from the text. Seniors You have two assignments due Wednesday: Print the Solutions Essay handout, and bring it to class Find and print at least one source that provides evidence for your Solutions Essay You will begin working this third and final part of your research paper tomorrow in class. At the same time, you should be working to document your sources--both within the paper and on a list of works cited. We will build your annotated bibliography from those sources used in your paper(s) so far, including at least the following: Your interview(s) College Board/Occupational Outlook Handbook Degree description or plan from a university of your choice The source used to define your problem  At least one source discussing possible solutions ONE of your sources MUST be from a scholarly publication, or peer-reviewed journal. To find current and relevant sources related to you

Sophomores Your reading this week is on pages 84-105. We are discussing the Exeter Book (another important manuscript from the period), and The Venerable Bede (Father of English History). Expect a quiz on Friday. Seniors Your Problem Essay is due today by 12am. Remember, you've already shared it, so I'm looking at the time it was last edited. Tomorrow I will give you the Solutions Essay assignment, due Friday, and we will talk about your Annotated Bibliography assignment, due Monday. To preview, please consider the following: Your Solutions Essay is a natural extension of your Problem Essay in that it offers possible "solutions" to the "problem" discussed. Much of your research will be the same, as well. Remember to make note of any images you use from the internet, as you will be required to cite them. Your annotated bibliography is essentially a list of "works cited" with "annotations," or notes, following each entry. We

Sophomores Your Beowulf exam is Monday, Sept. 14th. It will consist of multiple choice, matching, short answer and an essay. The exam is worth 100 points and will cover the Anglo-Saxon/Beowulf notes, as well as the "words to know" vocabulary from the selection. Seniors Your Problem Essay will be due Monday at the end of classes. You will have time to work on your papers in class. Remember to cite ALL information from your sources, including your interview. Introduce your interview subject (name, title, position) before including information, and then refer to him/her by last name throughout.

Seniors Your Proposal Memo is due now, and your Interview Letter is due tomorrow (9/11). You will be drafting the Problem Essay in class tomorrow and Monday, so bring your sources. Remember that your sources must be from reputable websites, and you should cite all information used:   Memo should include a statement of purpose, a brief description of the problem, and a summary of research to date Letter should be full block and should include an introduction to the interview subject, a summary of the information gained, and a statement on how it relates to your paper Essay should include a definition of the problem, including the cause(s) and scope, and it must include researched support -- i.e. facts, statistics, examples, and analogies. You may include an image covering no more than 1/4 page. Format according to MLA, and cite everything . DO NOT DISCUSS THE SOLUTION AT THIS TIME (save this for paper #3) Sophomores We will review in class tomorrow. Please look at the vocabu

Seniors Come to class with some ideas for "problem" topics. Sophomores Read part three of Beowulf and answer questions at the end of part two, "Grendel's Mother."

Seniors You are writing your "problem" papers this week, focusing on a singular, significant problem in your field. In other words, research a common issue you will encounter as a professional. Your interview letters are due this Friday and should include the following: full block formatting an introduction of your interview subject and setting for the interview a detailed summary of the most useful information gained a conclusion that states the overall relevance of your interview Sophomores  This week we will finish reading Beowulf, and an exam is scheduled for Monday. In addition, Honors students must complete the following assignment by Friday: Honors students have an assignment due on Friday -- reading and summarizing an article on the Staffordshire Hoard . Your summary should be around 250 words and formatted according to MLA. Summaries may include quotes, but only when the wording is unique to the author. Use the following for instructions regarding su

Seniors Tomorrow at the end of classes is your deadline for the Career Search paper (aka lastname-future). I've linked the assignment below, and you should have a paper copy. Don't worry about the works cited until your draft is complete. And, yes, you may work on this at home. Career Paper Sophomores As noted above, tomorrow is a work day. You will be finishing and typing your "hero" stories; based on your handwritten drafts, it looks like you have a good start. Remember the guidelines: Should be typed, double-spaced and in a 12-point font. Otherwise, the formatting is up to you, as long as you include a title and your name. This paper will be saved and shared on Google Docs as "lastname-epic."  The story should introduce (and name) your character, who should embody at least five of those characteristics discussed. The story should follow Campbell's outline of the first quarter of the story - from Home to Threshold . Look HERE  (or BELOW ) for

Seniors Type your list of 15 interview questions, including the names of at least two potential interview subjects. Please type on Google Docs and share with me as Lastname-Interview . Yes, these assignments are all for grades. For Thursday , you are to bring two printouts: something from the department where you plan to study, including possibly an outline of coursework or degree description (for example, I would have used ULL's English Department description of degree concentrations) a current event in your area of study from a credible source (I suggest Google News for this) Sophomores Read pages 30-44, and answer #1-4 on p44. Use complete sentences and cite from the book for full credit. Here's a link to Beowulf Online from the British Library. On Thursday , we will continue to discuss the text through p44, and I will hand back your epics. On Friday , you will type those in class and submit for a grade. I've included the assignment below: create an e