All reading assignments should be read by the day they are listed.
PA (Perspectives on Argument) and LBH (Little Brown Handbook)
Note:  All chapter assignments are for PA. Note that the LBH is indicated in the calendar.  On those days the text will be used, and on other days it may be used.  It is recommended that you have both books at each meeting.

LBH is a necessary, valuable reference tool.  I may assign work for grammar brushup; I will assign reading for research process/research writing. Students should consult the text as needed during their writing process.

Journal Writing:  These are informal writing projects usually completed as homework and counted as daily grades.  However, they should be typed, edited, and proofread.  They will be graded for content and grammar.  See attached assignment sheet.
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Week 1—Aug. 28-Sept. 1
T29 Introduction to course; Pretest; Discuss homework assignment
Homework: Preview PA text.  Look at the issues in the Alternate Table of Contents.  Read Topics Choice Sheet (syllabus).
Journal #1: Part I:  Identify three issues that interest you.  Explain why you are interested in them (Three paragraphs).  Part II:  Answer the question, “What does the word ‘argument’ make you think about?”  (This is a multiple-paragraph answer.)
Survey LBH.

R31  Student Information Sheet; Diagnostic Essay; Discuss homework assignment.
Homework:  Read Chapter 1, pp. 1-20 and Chapter 2, pp. 29-42.
Journal #2:  Select an issue for your first paper and write a one-page issue proposal on it.  (Follow the writing instructions in PA, page 25-27, number 4 a, b, and c.  You will submit your work for 4 b and c).
We will be discussing Chapter 3 at the next meeting.  It is advisable that you preview the chapter so that you will be ready for chapter discussion in class.

Week 2—Sept. 4-8
T5  Preview research process (LBH); Discuss Issue proposal; Discuss Chapter 3--Exploratory paper; Discuss homework assignment
Homework:  Take home Quiz #1:  Answer the student questionnaire on page 39 and complete the self-evaluation in Exercise 1, page 48--handout.
Journal #3:  In a multiple paragraph answer, describe your argument style and what is required of you in the exploratory essay.  How will you have to think differently about or change your attitude about argument in order to write the exploratory essay?

R7  Quiz #2:  Library Tour; discuss the Internet as a research tool
Homework:  Gather sources for exploratory essay (4-6 sources)

Week 3—Sept. 11-15
T12 Discuss answers to Quiz 1and Journal #3; review exploratory essay requirements; Discuss outlining/planning; Discuss drafting and in-text documentation (LBH); Discuss homework.
Homework: Read Chapter 4, pp. 91-111.
Write Draft  #1 of the Exploratory Essay.

R14  Workshop #1: Exploratory essay (content revision)--LBH; Discuss Works Cited Page—LBH;  Discuss homework
Homework:  Revise Exploratory Essay
Quiz # 3:  Locate two opinion articles out of major newspapers.  The articles should be about a topic that you feel strongly about.  The articles should reflect different perspectives on the topic; for example, two articles about the cloning of human cells for transplants, one speaking for and one speaking against.

Week 4—Sept. 18-22
T19  Submit Quiz #3; Workshop #2:  (MLA Documentation)—LBH; Discuss homework assignment
Homework:  Make final revisions of the Exploratory Essay for submission.
Read Chapter 5.

R21  Submit the Exploratory Essay; Discuss Chapter 5—Toulmin Analysis
Due:  Exploratory Essay:
Place the typed, stapled final draft with Works Cited page in the pocket on the right side of a folder with double pockets.  In the left pocket place all the drafts, workshops, assignment sheets, and annotated sources.  Separate items should be stapled separately and labeled clearly.

 Homework:  Journal #4:  Part I:  Write a summary of each of the opinion articles you submitted for Quiz #3.  See pp. 76-77 for example summaries.  Part II:  Write a response to each of the articles, answering this question:  How well did the authors defend their positions?  Explain.

Week 5—Sept. 25-29
T26  Review Chapter 5; Group Work #1:  Read summaries and responses in groups of three.  Identify parts of the Toulmin Method; Discuss homework
Homework:  Journal #5:  Write a one-page Toulmin analysis of the opinion essay of your choice and discussed in groups.  This is a multi-paragraph assignment.  Examples of Toulmin analysis papers appear on pages 150-151 PA.   Attach a copy of the article you analyze.  Keep a copy for yourself.
Preview Chapter 6.
Locate three additional sources that discuss the issue covered in the opinion essays.  Look for multiple perspectives.  Bring copies of those sources to the next class meeting.

R28  Discuss Chapter 6; Group Work #2:  Identify the types of claims made in each of the articles for Quiz #3; Discuss homework assignment.
Homework:  Journal #6:  Apply the claim questions to your issue and write a paragraph in response to each claim question.  This is a five-paragraph answer—one paragraph for each claim question.  You are brainstorming the types of possible claims that can be made about your topic.
Journal #7:  Write an issue proposal in which you explain your interest in the issue and also declare what you know along with what you still need to learn (Follow the writing instructions in PA, page 25-27, number 4 a, b, and c.  You will submit your work for 4 b and c).
Locate 2-3 additional sources.  Bring copies of those sources to the next class meeting.
Preview Chapter 7.

Week 6—Oct. 2-6
T3  Group Work #3:  Brainstorm proofs for your Toulmin Analysis/Position Paper, using Chapter 7; Discuss outlining/planning; Discuss homework.
 Homework:  Write Draft #1 of your Toulmin Analysis/Position Paper. Use your journals and notes over the Toulmin model, the claim questions, and the types of proofs to help you come up with material for your paper.  Think it through and write it.  An example is on page 240.  Bring two complete, typed drafts to the next class.
 Study the Pseudo Proofs.

R5  Workshop #1 on Toulmin Analysis/Position Paper (Content)--LBH; Discuss homework assignment.
Homework:  Make revisions to your Toulmin Analysis/Position Paper, according to workshop notes.
Study the Pseudo Proofs.
 

Week 7—Oct.  9-13
T10  Workshop #2 on Toulmin Analysis/Position Paper (MLA documentation; proofreading)—LBH; Quiz #4 over Pseudo Proofs; Discuss homework assignment.
Homework:  Complete revision of the Toulmin Analysis/Position Paper and prepare it for submission.
Read Chapter 8.

R12  Discuss Chapter 8; Understand Rogerian Argument; Begin Rogerian Argument paper.
Due:  Toulmin Analysis/Position Paper:
Submit it in a folder with double pockets.  The typed, stapled final draft with Works Cited page should be in the right pocket and the drafts, assignment sheets, workshops, and annotated sources should be in the left pocket.  Separate items should be stapled separately and labeled clearly.

Homework:  Locate 5-7 sources for the Rogerian Argument.

Week 8—Oct. 16-20
T17 Discuss model essay, PA pp. 258-260; Submit an outline of the Rogerian Argument; begin writing Draft #1
Homework:  Complete the Rogerian paper (Draft #1).
Journal #8:  Write up a report on your Rogerian Argument to be read to the class.  Your report should take 2-3 minutes of reading time.  In the report you should describe the issue in your paper, the opposition’s position, your reconciliation, and how you used Rogerian Argument strategy—What did Rogerian Argument require of you?

R19  Group Work 4:  Give reports to the class in panels on your Rogerian Argument paper; Discuss homework assignment.
Homework: Journal #9:  Brainstorm revision plans.  What do you need to do to improve your Rogerian Argument?  Think about the format of the model essay and the reports that you heard in class.
Complete the Rogerian paper (Draft #2).

Week 9—Oct. 23-27
T24  Finish Group Work 4; Workshop (content, in-text documentation, Works Cited page, and proofreading)--LBH; Discuss homework assignment.
Homework:  Prepare Rogerian Argument Paper for submission.
Review Chapter 10.
Journal #10:  Describe three different issues that you are curious to know more about.   Since you will choose one of these as your topic for the major research paper, choose three issues that you could research indepth.  What kinds of things would you like to look at?  This is a three-paragraph assignment.

R26 Discuss Chapter 10; Quiz #5:  Library:  Find 5 articles on the issue of your choice from Journal #10.
Due:  Rogerian Argument Paper:
Submit it in a folder with double pockets.  The typed, stapled final draft with Works Cited page should be in the right pocket, and the drafts, assignment sheets, workshops, all of the invention activities, and annotated sources should be in the left.  Separate items should be stapled separately and labeled clearly.

Homework: Journal #11:  Read five articles on your issue and write a draft of an exploratory paper for the next meeting. Explain at least three perspectives on your issue, explain the perspective you think you will take, and write a tentative claim.  An example paper is on page 117—five paragraphs minimum.  Use in-text documentation.

Week 10—Oct. 30-Nov. 3
T31  Discuss Major Research Paper assignment; Discuss Annotated Bibliography—PA p. 369; LBH; Discuss homework assignment.
Homework:  Read and annotate (PA, p. 69) the five sources found for Quiz #5.

R2  Group Work #5:  Prepare a draft of an annotated bibliography of two of the five sources that you found for Quiz #5—see assignment and example on p. 369.
Homework:  Type beginning Annotated Bibliography.
Locate the remaining required sources (5 minimum) for the Major Research Paper (Quiz #6).

Week 11—Oct. 6-10
T7  Discuss sources (10); Group Work #6:  In groups of three people, identify a major claim for the Major Research Paper (thesis); Discuss homework assignment.
 Homework:  Complete the Annotated Bibliography, Typed.
Journal #12:  Complete an analysis of claims (see PA, p. 161).
Read Chapter 12.

R9  Workshop:  Annotated Bibliography (Content, format, documentation)—LBH. Discuss homework assignment.
Homework:  Prepare the Annotated Bibliography for submission.
Journal #13:  Part I:  Write a preliminary outline.  See Exercise 1, p. 389; Part II:  Explain the organizational strategy (Chapter 12) that you are planning to follow and why.
 

Week 12—Oct. 13-17
T14  Discuss Journal #13; Begin Writing the Major Research Paper; Discuss homework assignment.
Due:  Annotated Bibliography:
Submit it in a folder with double pockets.  The typed, stapled final draft of the Annotated Bibliography in the right pocket, and draft work, workshop, and copies of one of each type of source (annotated) should be in the left pocket. Separate items should be stapled separately and labeled clearly.

Homework:  Finish Draft #1 of the Major Research Paper, Typed

R16  Workshop #1:   Major Research Paper (content)—LBH; Discuss homework assignment.
Homework:  Revise Major Research Paper according to Workshop #1 comments.

Week 13—Nov. 20-21
T21 Workshop #2:  Major Research Paper (in-text documentation, Works Cited page, and proofreading)--LBH; Discuss homework assignment.
 Homework:  Prepare the Major Research Paper for submission.

Week 14—Nov. 27-Dec. 1
T28  Discuss Portfolio Assignment; Journal #14: Oral Report:  Write a summary of your research project to be read to the class.  Your summary should take 3-5 minutes of reading time. It should be accompanied by an outline (transparency or handout) and should cover the research claim, the main points made about it, and some evidence, including evidence from research.  This is a multi-paragraph assignment, not an outline.
Due:  Major Research Paper:  To include in folder with Major Research Paper:
Grade sheet, final draft with Works Cited Page attached, all drafts, all annotated sources, and workshops.
Homework:  Prepare for Final Exam.

T30 Oral Reports; Discuss homework.
 Homework:  Journal #15:  Part I:  Write a reaction to the oral reports you heard in class today.  How do you react to the report based on what you have learned about effective argumentation?  Explain.

Week 15—Dec. 4-8
T5 Oral Reports; Return Major Research Paper; Discuss homework.
 Homework:  Journal #15: Write a reaction to the oral reports you heard in class today.  How do you react to the report based on what you have learned about effective argumentation?  Explain.

R7 Submit Journal #15 with notes attached; Return results for Oral Reports; Prepare for Final Exam; Portfolio Due.
 Homework:  Prepare for Final Exam.
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Final Exam—Wednesday, December 13, 2000, in Administration 118, 12:45-2:45.  Bring a scantron, paper, pen, pencil, outline, books, dictionary.  I will return the Extra Credit Portfolio.

Typing Format   LBH p. 762—No Exceptions!!  Failure to follow these guidelines
results in ten points deducted from paper grade.