Before class on Wednesday, 9/28, you will…
- Read āShitty First Draftsā by Anne Lamott.
- Work
Author: Jessica Penner (Page 2 of 2)
Continuing with Plato & Working with Writing Strategies
Before class on Monday (aka homework)…
Write … Read More
Understanding the term āEducation Narrativeā
Read and write before class on Wednesday (aka “homework”):
- ReadĀ āThe Memory of
Student Posts
Students can create posts to respond to assignments, submit work, and share ideas. Students must create an account on the OpenLab and join this course before they are … Read More
Please add a comment (approx. 100 words) to this post introducing yourself to the class.
- Write a paragraph discussing your academic interests, why you chose your major, what you enjoy
I like to begin my classes with a quote or a question, so hereās the first quote and questions of this semester:
… Read MoreWhen you write, itās like braiding your hair.
About
Professor:Ā Jessica Penner
Email: jpenner@citytech.cuny.edu
Class Meetings & Times: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-5:40 PM, in Namm 521
Office Hours:Ā TuesdaysĀ andĀ Thursdays, 12 ā 1 PM. Iāll be available through Zoom and will send an invitation via email that you should keep all semester. Try to join my meeting at the start of the hour, not at the endāsince I may be talking to other students or have another appointment after the hour is up. If those times donāt work with your schedule, we can schedule a different time.Ā This means youāll have to schedule an appointment in advance via email. I suggest you haveĀ multipleĀ timesĀ in mind, since your schedule may not mesh with mine!
Course Description:Ā A course in effective essay writing and basic research techniques including use of the library. Demanding readings assigned for classroom discussion and as a basis for essay writing.
