Week 2 discussion
Personalizing the
Writing Process
We’ve covered a few very important characteristics of good
writing this week: How to write effective sentences and paragraphs, avoiding
common errors, documenting your sources, and thinking critically as you write.
Now, here’s a scenario that will allow you to practice what you’ve learned.
For any writer, telling one’s life story in three paragraphs
can be a challenge, but an exciting one.
Initial Post Requirements
For this reflection, write an initial post composed of three
sections:
Your life story in roughly three full paragraphs.
A reflection: What was challenging about writing your life
story in three paragraphs? (one paragraph minimum)
A Personal Writing Plan: With this assignment in mind, list
some areas of written communication on which you’d like to focus in order to
become a better writer.
Some areas for writing improvement include (but are not
limited to):
grammar and punctuation
sentence structure
paragraph structure
organizing thoughts
using the best wording
writing with clarity
Reply Post Requirements
When responding to your classmates, discuss your thoughts
about their writing plan. What similarities and differences do you see to your
own? Share where you plan to focus your attention to improve.
Week 3 discussion
Reflection – Peer
Review of Thesis
This week, we’re in the early stages of planning for our
final essay. You may have already selected a topic. If you haven’t, select a
topic for our persuasion essay about which you are passionate. Click on the
link below for a list of approved topics.
After selecting your topic and watching this week’s lecture
on thesis statements, post a working thesis statement in the discussion forum.
Later in the week, be sure to comment on classmates’ thesis statements as well
as answer any clarifying questions students have about your work.
Peer critique is of great value to the writer and reader.
The writer benefits from another set of eyes and the reader is able to learn a
variety of ways in which to provide feedback. Your review is meaningful and
important.
Week 4 discussion
Professional, Social,
and Personal Writing
What are the distinctions between professional, social, and
personal writing? Do you have a different approach for each? Do you see
yourself as strong in one or two areas but needing work in another?
Week 5 discussion
Reflection – My
Writing Process
This week’s reflection coincides with the persuasive essay
you will be finishing next week. So far, what has helped you improve your
writing in general and your persuasive writing in particular?
Module 01 Written
Assignment
Diagnostic Writing Sample, Part 1
To improve your writing skills, first you have to identify
areas that you need to work on in order to make yourself a better writer. Over
the first two modules, you will work on a short writing sample that you will
share with your course faculty member so that he or she can identify areas for
development in your writing.
For this assignment:
Click the link that follows to download a list of six linked
articles from the Online Library. Select and read one of the articles.
Diagnostic Writing Sample Articles
In a Word document:
Type the article’s title and the name of the article’s
author.
Write a one sentence summary of the article’s main idea.
Submit this document as your assignment.
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions
linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
Module 02 Written
Assignment –
Diagnostic Writing
Sample, Part 2
Previously you selected an article from this list.You also
submitted a one sentence summary of the article.
For this assignment, write a summary paragraph about your
chosen article. The summary should include:
An introductory sentence that identifies the title of the article,
who wrote it, and the main idea of the article.
At least 3-5 body sentences that identify supporting details
and any questions the article left unanswered.
A sentence that comments on the effectiveness of the
article’s conclusion.
A concluding sentence that restates the main idea and
provides closure for the paragraph.
An APA style citation for the article. For more information
on APA, click on the Resources tab in this course.
Use of appropriate, standard grammar and mechanics, as well
as careful proofing. The final product should be relatively error-free.
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions
linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
Module 03 Written
Assignment
Annotated Bibliography
It probably feels like we just started our learning in this
class, but this week we’re going to begin planning for our final paper. To
begin, start thinking about a topic for our final persuasive essay. You learned
about persuasive writing during this week’s lecture – and we’ll get into more
details about the essay in the coming weeks – but for now, let’s focus on two
areas:
Select a topic for this essay about which you are
passionate. Click on the link for a list of approved topics.
Locate five sources that will be helpful in the research of
your final paper. You’re going to submit these sources in the form of an
annotated bibliography. “Annotation” is another word for
“notes.” Using APA formatting, write the name of the source. Directly
below the source, write an annotation of approximately 100-125 words. In the
following links you will find some examples of annotated bibliographies.
Here are some resources for an annotated bibliography:
Rasmussen Guides
Annotated Bibliography Guide
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions
linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
Module 04 Written
Assignment
Persuasive Paper, First Draft
Because good writing is always a process, our persuasive
essay will be written in two parts: a first draft due this week and a final
draft due in week 6. Your paper should be 3-4 pages in length.
As you prepare, here are a few reminders for this week’s
draft:
In week 3 you posted a thesis for peer review. Use the
revised thesis, based on your classmates’ and teacher’s feedback as the basis
for your persuasive paper.
Use your sources to support your thesis. Research and
prepare the passages you will consider using. Remember to review methods of
paraphrasing, summarizing, and using direct quotations.
Prepare the body paragraphs by deciding where to place
supporting information. Remember, each paragraph of the paper should act to
build the momentum of the argument.
Apply pathos, logos, and ethos whenever possible.
Finally, remember that it’s okay if your ideas, opinions, or
sources change during process of writing this paper. Writing makes us think,
and it’s fine – even beneficial – to have our thoughts change as we express
them on paper.
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions
linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
Module 06 Written
Assignment
Persuasive Paper, Final Draft
t’s time to submit the final draft of your persuasive essay.
At this point, your course faculty member has returned to you the graded first
draft of the assignment, as well as, some insightful feedback.
For this assignment, consider all the feedback you’ve
received on your first draft, including from last week’s Online+ session, and
submit your 3-4 page persuasive essay based on the following criteria:
An introduction paragraph with a thesis statement.
Three body paragraphs that each focus on a separate major
detail.
A summary paragraph that summarizes your main ideas and puts
a bow on the essay.
Your reference page will list all of your sources in APA
style.
Additionally, be sure to proof your essay draft carefully
for grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
Applied revision and editing strategies to strengthen the
essay.
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions
linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
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