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WRIT-011-304: WRITING SEM GLOBAL ENGL: CHAPLIN & MODERN TIMES Instructor: Václav Paris email: vaclav@sas.upenn.edu office: Fisher-Bennett Hall, 233

Chaplin and Modern Times

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Writing Assignments Overview 3 – 425 word exercises, rhetorical outlines, and peer reviews 1 – 500 word exercise, rhetorical outline, and peer review 3 – revisions of exercises and rhetorical outlines 2 or more drafts of midterm justificatory position paper (1000-1200 words), rhetorical outlines, and peer review Abstracts and outlines of six articles or books Abstract, outline, and keywords for assigned research text 1-2 drafts Complex Synthesis: Author & Sources (800-1000 words), rhetorical outlines, peer review 1 or more drafts Synthesis of Literature: Keyword (800-1000 words), rhetorical outlines, peer review 2 or more drafts of a research-based justificatory or explanatory essay (1500 words), rhetorical outlines, and peer review 1-2 drafts of two cover letters Daily blog: 3 lines, Monday – Thursday Research blog: Sunday night by midnight  Grading Policy Final grades are based on:

• Attendance (absences and late arrivals count against your final grade) • Timely submission of all assignments • Quality of essays, outlines, and peer reviews • Portfolio assessment

Coursework (including Midterm Portfolio): 45% Final Portfolio: 50% Participation: 5% Failure in any category of the final portfolio assessment means a failure on the portfolio and retake of the writing seminar. You must earn at least a “C-” for Writing Requirement credit.  Classroom Policies

• No unexcused absences. Each unexcused absence reduces final course grade by one increment (i.e., A to A- after one unexcused absence, A- to B+ after two)

• Two late arrivals count as an unexcused absence. • Late essays, peer reviews, portfolio = 1 point deducted from assignment per day. • Plagiarism will result in disciplinary action and an F for the seminar.

Responsible Behavior: All students in writing seminars are expected to maintain a standard of responsible behavior, including:

• Civility towards colleagues and instructor during class and class-related activities. • Punctual arrival and adequate preparation. • No use of electronic devices unless allowed by the instructor. • Personal computer problems are not acceptable grounds for late assignments. Students

experiencing problems should use a public terminal to e-mail assignments by the scheduled due date.

• How you conduct yourself in the class will affect your participation grade. • Students expecting to miss class for religious holidays should inform the instructor during the

first two weeks of class.

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Schedule of Assignments Subject to Revision Thursday, January 12:

Introduction, syllabus, policies. Diagnostic test. Log in to Blackboard. Introduce yourself on course blog (3 lines per day, Monday-Thursday. i.e. write three lines every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until the end of the course. Holidays excluded.)

Tuesday, January 17: In class: Watch Easy Streets. Quiz on topic readings 1.

Read: Introduction to the Course • V. Ross, “Introduction to the Course” & “Why These Short

Exercises?” Topic readings 1.

Thursday, January 19:

Read: Introduction to Reasoning: Explanatory Reasoning • V. Ross, “Reasoning,” “Explanatory Reasoning,” “Propositions” • 3 Explanatory Propositions Assignment Instructions

Topic readings 2.

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Write: 3 explanatory propositions based on today’s readings Sunday, January 22:

Read: Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis • V. Ross, “The Research Text: Outline & provide keywords for the

book” Write: Outline and keywords for first section of research book

(Post to research blog) Tuesday, January 24:

Read: Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis, continued • V. Ross, “Premises” & “Guide to Writing Rhetorical Outlines” • Explanatory Reasoning Exercise Instructions & Peer Review

Procedure Topic readings 3. Write: Exercise 1: Explanatory Reasoning (425 words) & rhetorical outline

Wednesday, January 25: Write: Peer review: Explanatory Reasoning Exercise, posted and sent to peer

Thursday, January 26: Read: Introduction to Reasoning: Justificatory Reasoning

• V. Ross, “Justificatory Reasoning” • D. Faris, “Reasons versus Evidence”

Topic readings 4. Write: Revised Explanatory Reasoning Exercise & rhetorical outline

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Sunday, January 29:

Write: Outline & keywords for second section of research book (Research blog) Tuesday, January 31:

Read: Introduction to Reasoning: Justificatory Reasoning, continued • Justificatory Reasoning Exercise Instructions

Topic readings 5. Write: Exercise 2: Justificatory Reasoning (425 words) & rhetorical outline

Wednesday, February 1: Write: Peer review: Justificatory Reasoning Exercise, posted and sent to peer Thursday, February 2:

Read: Grammar/Mechanics, Refutation/Concession, and Taking Timed Essays • V. Ross, “Your Customized Proofreading Sheet,”

“Refutation/Concession,” “Timed Essay Tips” Topic readings 6. Write: Revised Justificatory Reasoning Exercise & rhetorical outline

Online grammar test Bring: Timed writing: bring your laptop

Sunday, February 5: Write: Outline & keywords for third section of research book (Research blog) Tuesday, February 7:

Read: Grammar/Mechanics, Refutation/Concession, continued • Refutation/Concession Exercise Instructions

Introductions and Arrangement • V. Ross, “Introductions”

Topic readings 7. Write: Exercise 3: Refutation and Concession (425 words) & rhetorical outline Customized Proofreading Sheet, Draft One

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Wednesday, February 8: Write: Peer review: Refutation and Concession Exercise, posted and sent to peer Thursday, February 9:

Read: Introductions and Arrangement • V. Ross, “Arrangement”

Topic readings 8. Write: Exercise 1, 2, or 3 Revised with Introduction (500 words) & rhetorical

outline

Sunday, February 12: Write: Outline and keywords for fourth section of research book (Research blog) Tuesday, February 14:

Read: Introductions and Arrangement, continued • Arrangement: The Nestorian Order Exercise Instructions

Midterm Position Paper & Portfolio • V. Ross, “Endings”

Little Brown Handbook, Part 1: Academic Writing 1-27 Write: Exercise 4: The Nestorian Order (500 words) & rhetorical outline

Wednesday, February 15: Peer review: The Nestorian Order Exercise, posted and sent to peer Thursday, February 16:

Read: Midterm Position Paper & Portfolio • Midterm Position Paper Instructions • Midterm Portfolio Checklist 2012A

Topic readings

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Write: Draft one Midterm Position Paper (justificatory reasoning) including sources (1000-1200 words, with intro and conclusion, & rhetorical outline)

Friday, February 17: Peer review: Midterm Position Paper, posted and sent to peer

Sunday, February 19:

Write: Outline and keywords for fifth section of research book (Research blog) Tuesday, February 21:

Read: Little Brown Part 4: Punctuation 84-102 Write: Draft two Midterm Position Paper

Draft one cover letter (300-500 words) Customized Proofreading Sheet, Draft 2

Wednesday, February 23: Read: Research Writing & The Research Text

• V. Ross, “Making the Turn to Research Writing” & “Research Writing Project: Overview”

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Write: Program-wide deadline: Mid-term portfolio due, 11:59 p.m.

Sunday, February 26:

Write: Complete Outline and Keywords for the research book (use assignment link) Summary/Abstract of Research Book (use assignment link)

Tuesday, February 28: Read: Little Brown 116-131 Write: Statement of Research Interest

Thursday, March 1: Read: Research Writing & The Research Text, continued

• V. Ross, “Analysis and Synthesis” • Little Brown 132-142

MARCH 5-9: SPRING BREAK, NO CLASSES Sunday, March 11:

Write: Research Blog: Revised Statement of Research Interest and updated list of sources

March 13, 15 or 20 – Library Session Tuesday, March 13:

Read: Complex Synthesis (Author & Sources) • Assignment Instructions • Little Brown 142-149

Write: Outline/abstract #1 (author’s source) (250 words) Thursday, March 15:

Read: Complex Synthesis (Author & Sources), continued • D. Bowden, “Coming to Terms” • Little Brown 150-156

Write: Outline/abstract #2 (author’s source) (250 words) In class: Plagiarism exercise

Table of Common Elements (Complex Synthesis) Sunday, March 18: Write: Outline/abstract #3 (author’s source) (250 words)

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Research Blog: Prewriting: Revised Table of Common Elements (Complex Synthesis)

Tuesday, March 20:

Read: Complex Synthesis (Author & Sources), continued • Complex Synthesis Essay: Author, Sources Assignment

Instructions • Little Brown: peruse 157-238. Be able to name each

documentation style and which disciplines typically use it Write: First draft, Complex Synthesis Essay: Author, Sources (800-1000 words)

& abbreviated rhetorical outline Customized Proofreading Sheet, Draft 3

Wednesday, March 21:

Write: Peer review: Complex Synthesis: Author, Sources, posted and sent to peer Thursday, March 22:

Read: Synthesis of Literature (Keyword) • Assignment Instructions

Review: V. Ross, “Timed Essay Tips” Write: Outlines/abstracts #1 & #2 (Keyword articles) (250 words each) Bring: Timed writing, bring laptop and Table of Common Elements to class

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Sunday, March 25: Write: Research Blog: Prewriting Table of Common Elements (Keyword)

Tuesday, March 27:

Write: Outline/abstract #3 (Keyword article) (250 words) In class: Revised Table of Common Elements (Keyword)

Thursday, March 29:

Read: Synthesis of Literature (Keyword), continued • Synthesis of Literature Essay: Keyword Articles Assignment

Instructions Write: First draft, Synthesis of Literature: Keyword Articles (800-1000 words) &

abbreviated rhetorical outline Friday, March 30:

Write: Peer review: Synthesis of Literature Keyword, posted & sent to peer

Sunday, April 1: Read: Final Research Essay

• Assignment Instructions Write: Research Blog: Research Essay Proposal

Tuesday, April 3: Write: Draft Plan, justificatory or explanatory research essay (Posted to Research Blog) Thursday, April 5:

Write: Second draft, Synthesis of Literature: Keyword Articles (If Synthesis of Literature: Keyword Articles was approved, then draft one justificatory or explanatory Research Essay, 1500 words)

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Sunday, April 8: Research Blog Tuesday, April 10:

Write: Customized Proofreading Sheet, Draft 4 Bring: An image (picture, chart, graph, table) that could be used in your final

research essay Thursday, April 12:

Write: Draft one or two justificatory or explanatory Research Essay (1500 words) & abbreviated rhetorical outline

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Sunday, April 15: Write: Research Blog: Post reflecting on research essay Tuesday, April 17:

Read: Final Portfolio • Final Portfolio Checklist 2012A

Write: Draft one of cover letter (750 words) Bring: Find and read three reviews of the scholarly text and bring articles to class. In class: Synthesis of reviews collaborative exercise

Thursday, April 19: Write: Draft two or three of Research Essay & abbreviated rhetorical outline Draft two cover letter

Tuesday, April 24:

In class: Presentations and final class meeting Write: Program-wide deadline: Final portfolio due, 11:59 p.m.