INTRODUCTION:
A continuation of ENG 101, the objectives of ENG 102 are to enhance analytical and argumentative essay writing, build on critical reading and writing skills, and do extensive research using a university research library.
To accomplish these objectives, we will work on recognizing different analysis techniques; becoming familiar with library resources and research skills; and, annotating and reviewing different types of sources. We will also focus extensively on how to be better critics of our own writing, and how to be aware of the processes we utilize in writing analytical essays and researching topics. Lastly, we will work on properly documenting sources and avoiding plagiarism.
When you finish this course, you will be able to write a more in-depth and balanced argumentative/analytical essay, know the various methods involved in research, and do an extensive research project.
CONTENTS:
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- Syllabus.
- Research Project. An extensive project involving a paper, journal, presentation, annotated bibliography, and pre-writing. Counts for half the course grade, and must be passed to pass the course.
- Types of Analytical Research Papers. A list of the different types of analytical scholarly research paper types.
- Rhetorical Analysis. A presentation on rhetorical analysis, including claims, appeals, and logical fallacies. Also, how to do such an analysis.
- Writing Introductions & Conclusions. How to do both.
- Finding & Evaluating Scholarly Internet Resources. A presentation on understanding web sites and web pages; criteria for evaluation and citation; and, ways to find scholarly web sites & pages.
- Research Activity 1. Includes a short take-home essay to determine if extra help is needed or if the course is suitable to you.
- Research Activity 2. An exercise in using the library's online catalog.
- Research Activity 3. An exercise in using two of the library's online databases: Electronic Journal Center and JSTOR.
- Research Activity 4. An exercise in using three more online databases: World Cat, Academic Search Premiere, and The MLA International Bibliography.
- Group Presentation. Guidelines for the group presentation based on a topic from Rereading America, 6th Edition.
- Essay 1. Rhetorical Analysis.
- Essay 1 Beginning Work.
- Essay 2. An expansion on the first essay, using another scholarly article.
- Essay 2 Beginning Work.
- Grading Criteria. How papers and portfolios are graded.
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