Hi Class,

I hope that today’s class was helpful in terms of the introductory paragraph. As you continue to work on Essay 1, please keep these ideas in mind:

  1. Read over the Assignment Details–I grade the essay based on this rubric.
  2. Make sure to accurately quote and make use of your favorite article.
  3. Get a peer to read over your essay well before the deadline.

Proofreading Tips: 1. Read your essay slowly out loud. 2. Read each sentence, but do so in reverse order–read the very last sentence; then read the second to last sentence. These two tips help to slow things down, and when you read slowly, you can catch many simple mistakes.

On Thursday, please come to class with the the following inside a paper folder with your name on it:

  1. final draft (staples are great)
  2. peer review sheet
  3. all previous drafts

Please do not use technology as an excuse for lost or late work.

Best,

Prof. Scanlan