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ENG122 English Composition II

Week 1 Discussion

In this discussion, we’ll continue the brainstorming process by discussing social and civic responsibility and how it applies to our unique communities. (See Section 2.1: The Writing Process: Planning and Prewriting Strategies.) Through this discussion, you will arrive at a topic for the research-based writing project in this class.

Prepare

Prior to participating in this discussion, read Chapter 1 in College Writing Handbook. Then, review the discussion grading criteria and read My Adventures as a Social Poet, written by Langston Hughes in 1947. Re-read this short essay as many times as necessary to comprehend the words and their meaning.

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Reflect

After reading “My Adventures as a Social Poet,” reflect upon its message. Think about community members’ responsibilities to one another. Consider the biggest issues facing your community today.

Why is it important for us to write about social issues? Why does your research and your writing matter?

Write

Remind the class of your community. Explain how Hughes’ words relate to you. Include reasons why you have a responsibility to your community. Hughes felt compelled to write about racial inequality, social injustice, and African-American culture. What compels you?

As you discuss social responsibility, talk about specific issues that affect your community. Use this discussion to identify a broad topic for the research-based argument we will be writing in this class. If you are having trouble choosing a single topic, solicit advice from your classmates.

Remember to cite the source in APA style. (See Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.).) For example:

Hughes (1947) said that he was banned from certain places because his poetry tackled the subjects of “poverty, oppression, and segregation” (p. 207).

While Hughes (1947) said that he was able to write about universal, romantic themes, he was more interested in writing about the issues that impacted the African-American community.

End your post with a proper reference citation in APA style, too. (See Formatting Your Reference List (Links to an external site.)):

Hughes, L. (1947). My adventures as a social poet. Phylon, 8(3), 205-212. doi:10.2307/272335

Note: Double-spacing and hanging indent are not required in discussions due to formatting limitations in the discussion forum.

Respond to Peers

You are expected to engage in this discussion on multiple days throughout the week, Tuesday – Monday. Log in frequently from your computer or through the mobile app to stay engaged.

As you respond to your classmates’ posts, discuss your unique perspectives on social responsibility and the issues your classmate has identified within their community. Address your classmates’ topic selection and work together to decide if the topic is too broad, too narrow, or just right. Help your classmates remain objective and unbiased in their approach to the topic. You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images in your responses.

 

Be sure to participate in meaningful conversation with multiple classmates in this discussion, which will close at the end of the learning week. This discussion will be assessed on a 10-point scale and is worth 5% of your final grade.

 

 

ENG122 English Composition II

Week 2 Discussion

Now that you have a topic and have begun research, it’s time to engage in the writing process. In this discussion, we’ll reflect upon the role of “writer” and how we can become more comfortable as writers.

Prior to completing the discussion, read Chapter 3 in College Writing Handbook, examine Steps to Avoiding Plagiarism (Links to an external site.), and review the discussion grading criteria. Then, explore College Writing Handbook Chapter 2 “Web Resources”—watch at least one item from Inspiration from Successful Writers and read at least one article from Essays on Writing. 

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Reflect

Take careful notes as you watch the video and read the essay. Think about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as a student writer.

 

Write

Summarize  the video and article that you reviewed for this assignment and cite the summaries  in APA style. (See Quoting, Paraphrasing, & Summarizing (Links to an external site.) and Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)). Compare and contrast the messages in the two web resources, including a comparison of subject, occasion, audience, purpose, and speaker (SOAPS) in each (See Action Words in Academic Writing (Links to an external site.) and Section 1.2 Understanding Context). Share what you learned from the materials this week and identify your confidence in (or concerns about) your role as a college-level writer. You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images in your post.

 

To create a reference citation for a YouTube video:

Lastname, F. M. [Screen name]. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from http://xxxxxxxx

If the name is unavailable:

Screen name. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from http://xxxxxxxx

To create a reference citation for an online article:

Lastname, F. M. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical. Retrieved from http://xxxxxxxx

To create a paraphrase or summary citation:

Last name or Screen name and year of publication

 

(TED, 2014)

(Jackson, 2018)

Jackson (2018) claimed that…

To create a quote citation:

Last name or screen name, year of publication, and timestamp (MM:SS)/(HH:MM:SS) or paragraph number (para. #)

(TED, 2014, 03:25)

(Jackson, 2018, para. 5)

Jackson (2018) claimed that “this is an example of a direct quote” (para. 5).

Respond to Peers

 

You are expected to engage in this discussion on multiple days throughout the week, Tuesday through Monday. Log in frequently from your computer or through the mobile app to stay engaged.

As you read each of your classmates’ posts, find opportunities to discuss the perspectives presented in each web resource. Share ideas, explore differences, and think critically about your classmates’ self-reflections as college-level writers. Offer advice and information from your work this week to support and encourage classmates. Work together to take action and gain confidence in your writing abilities. You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images to your responses.

Be sure to participate in meaningful conversation with multiple classmates in this discussion, which will close at the end of the learning week. This discussion will be assessed on a 10-point scale and is worth 5% of your final grade.

 

 

ENG122 English Composition II

Week 3 Discussion

In this discussion, we’ll continue to build an argument that is appropriate for the rhetorical situation. Through this discussion, you will consider the opinions, assumptions, and biases that may impact your objectivity.

 

Prepare

Review the discussion grading criteria, read What Lies Beneath the Surface by Joy Meads, and watch the full video Mind Bugs | Mahzarin R. Banaji | TEDxBari (Links to an external site.) from TEDx Talks on YouTube.

Then, log on to Project Implicit (Links to an external site.) and take at least one implicit association test (IAT). There are many tests to choose from. You do not have to register or log in. You can take any test(s) as an unregistered “guest” by clicking the orange “GO!” button. Pay close attention to the instructions for each section of the IAT. The rules change!

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Reflect

After learning about the IAT and taking the test online, think about your results and the explanation provided by the website. Are the results surprising to you? Do you trust the outcome of the IAT? How did you feel while taking the test and how did you feel when you received the results? Were some parts of the IAT easier than others?

Think about the possible biases, assumptions, and opinions that may be influencing your work in this class. Will Mead’s ten strategies for overcoming unconscious bias help you compose a more objective argument?

Write

Share what you learned from your IAT experience and relate it to Meads’ ten strategies for overcoming unconscious bias.

Then,

remind the class of your research question and share your working thesis statement (See Writing a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.)),

identify your personal opinions, experiences, assumptions, and associations with the subject of your argumentative essay,

explain how you intend to overcome your biases so you can write an objective research-based argument, and

share how you plan to integrate research into your rough draft this week.

Be sure to speak up if you have any questions or concerns.

 

APA Reminders:

The reference citation for this YouTube video:

TEDx Talks. (2018, January 10). Mind Bugs | Mahzarin R. Banaji | TEDxBari [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/AFEaCFFsM2U

To create a paraphrase or summary citation: 

Screen name and year of publication

(TEDx Talks, 2018)

To create a quote citation: 

Screen name, year of publication, and timestamp (MM:SS)

(TEDx Talks, 2018, 03:25)

The citations for this article:

Meads, J. (2015). What lies beneath the surface. American Theatre, 32(8). 48-50. Retrieved from https://www.americantheatre.org

 

Meads (2015) claimed that…

Meads (2015) stated that “this is the quote” (p. 49).

Respond to Peers

You are expected to engage in this discussion on multiple days throughout the week, Tuesday through Monday. Log in frequently from your computer or through the mobile app to stay engaged.

As you respond to each of your classmates’ posts, discuss their potential biases and provide your perspective and suggestions. Remember, biases are often subconscious so we all need help in identifying them! Approach classmates honestly and respectfully with care and compassion.

Help your classmates identify issues with their research questions or working thesis statements and offer suggestions as a peer and as an audience. Use the course materials to help answer your classmates’ questions. You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images in your responses.

Be sure to participate in meaningful conversation with multiple classmates in this discussion, which will close at the end of the learning week. This discussion will be assessed on a 10-point scale and is worth 5% of your final grade.

 

 

ENG122 English Composition II

Week 4 Discussion

In this discussion, you’ll continue to refine your writing process. Through this discussion, you will develop a thoughtful time management plan for future writing assignments in college.

Prepare

Review the discussion grading criteria and read “Chronic Procrastination: Life Beyond Ineffective Time Management,” written by Joseph R. Ferrari in Chapter 4 Summary and Resources, along with Chapter 4 of College Writing Handbook. Use an active reading strategy, such as SQ3R, PQRST, or KWL, to comprehend the words and their meaning (See section 1.4 Reading Academic Materials).

 

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Reflect

After reading Chapter 4, including “Chronic Procrastination,” reflect upon your experiences in this class. Think about your current writing process and how it may work for you (or against you) in future classes. Consider your biggest time management concerns and how you may be able to address them in the future.

Write

Describe your experience in class thus far. Did you feel organized and prepared or did you feel disorganized and unprepared?

Share your time-management techniques and how you may do things differently in the future. Identify strategies and ideas from Chapter 4 in College Writing Handbook that you will use to complete papers in your upcoming courses.

As you discuss time management, share your response to Ferrari’s article. Could you relate to the chronic procrastinators described in the article? Did the research surprise you? What did you learn from the article?

Remember to cite the source in APA style. For example:

Ferrari (2011/2018) said that “adult procrastinators more often claim they are ‘night’ people” (para. 8), which I could relate to.

While Ferrari (2011/2018) suggested that procrastination is related to time perception, I feel that my procrastination is not related to my perceptions of the past or the future.

End your post with a proper reference citation in APA style, too:

 

Ferrari, J. R. (2018). Chronic procrastination: Life beyond ineffective time management. In A. Garten, College Writing Handbook (pp. 155-159). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education. (Original work published 2011)

Respond to Peers

You are expected to engage in this discussion on multiple days throughout the week, Tuesday through Monday. Log in frequently from your computer or through the mobile app to stay engaged.

As you respond to your classmates’ posts, discuss your unique experience with time management. Address your classmates’ experiences and work together to decide if a new strategy is needed. Help your classmates apply the course materials to their life to improve time management and prepare for the future. You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images in your responses.

Be sure to participate in meaningful conversation with multiple classmates in this discussion, which will close at the end of the learning week. This discussion will be assessed on a 10-point scale and is worth 5% of your final grade.

 

 

 

ENG122 English Composition II

Week 5 Discussion

Revision, editing, and proofreading are essential parts of the writing process. In this discussion, you’ll reflect upon the role of “self-editor” and how you can improve your final draft.

Prepare

Review the discussion grading criteria and read Chapter 5 in College Writing Handbook. Watch at least one TED video and explore the YouTube channels and apps listed in the “Web Resources”  section of the chapter.

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Reflect

Take careful notes as you watch the video(s) and explore apps on your computer or mobile device. Think about your role as a self-editor and how you can improve your final draft paper.

Write

Summarize the video(s) that you reviewed for this assignment and cite the source(s) in APA style. Describe the YouTube channels and apps that you explored and share how you may use them in the future. Share your confidence in (or concerns about) your role as a self-editor and college-level writer. Are you confident in your ability to troubleshoot issues, correct mistakes, and improve your writing? You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images to your introduction.

Remember your APA-style Citations:

Parenthetical and In-Text Citations (See Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.))

Reference Citations (See Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.))

Respond to Peers

 

You are expected to engage in this discussion on multiple days throughout the week, Tuesday through Monday. Log in frequently from your computer or through the mobile app to stay engaged.

As you respond to your classmates’ posts, discuss the role of self-editor. Share ideas, explore differences, and think critically about your classmates’ self-reflection as a college-level writer.

Offer advice and information from your work this week to support and encourage classmates. Work together to take action and gain confidence in your writing and editing abilities. You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images in your responses.

 

Be sure to participate in meaningful conversation with multiple classmates in this discussion, which will close at the end of the learning week. This discussion will be assessed on a 10-point scale and is worth 5% of your final grade.

 

ENG122 English Composition II

Week 1  Quiz

Question 1

How confident are you in college-level research skills?

  No confidence

  Little confidence

Correct Answer

  Some confidence

  Good confidence

  Complete confidence

 

Question 2

How confident are you in college-level writing skills?

  No confidence

  Little confidence

  Some confidence

  Good confidence

  Complete confidence

 

Question 3

How confident are you in time-management skills?

  No confidence

  Little confidence

  Some confidence

  Good confidence

  Complete confidence

 

Question 4

What will be your greatest strength in this class?

Question 5

What will be your greatest challenge in this class?

Question 6

Share your broad topic (developed in the research notebook):

Question 7

Share your narrowed topic (developed in the research notebook):

 

Question 8

Share your research question (developed in the research notebook):

 

 

ENG122 English Composition II

Week  4 Quiz

Question 1

 

Question 2

Rate your writing center paper review experience:

  Not helpful

  Slightly helpful

  Somewhat helpful

  Pretty helpful

  Extremely helpful

 

Question 3

Summarize the feedback you received from the writing center tutor:

Question 4

Enter the name of your first peer review group member:

 

 Question 5

Rate your experience reviewing this classmate’s work:

  Not beneficial to my process

  Slightly beneficial to my process

  Somewhat beneficial to my process

  Beneficial to my process

  Very eye-opening

 

Question 6

Rate your experience having your work reviewed by this classmate:

  Not helpful

  Slightly helpful

  Somewhat helpful

  Pretty helpful

  Extremely helpful

 

Question 7

Summarize the feedback you received from your first peer reviewer:

Question 8

Enter the name of your second peer review group member

Question 9

Rate your experience reviewing this classmate’s work:

  Not beneficial to my process

  Slightly beneficial to my process

  Somewhat beneficial to my process

  Beneficial to my process

  Very eye-opening

 

Question 10

Rate your experience having your work reviewed by this classmate:

  Not helpful

  Slightly helpful

  Somewhat helpful

  Pretty helpful

  Extremely helpful

 

Question 11

Summarize the feedback you received from your second peer reviewer:

 

ENG122 English Composition II

Week 2 Assignment

Argumentative Essay Outline

[WLOs: 2, 4] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review quiz and discussion feedback in the gradebook. Read College Writing Handbook Chapter 3, instructor guidance, and the following Writing Center web pages: Introduction to APA (Links to an external site.), Essay Structure (Links to an external site.), Outlining (Links to an external site.), Argumentative Writing (Links to an external site.), Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.), and Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.). Utilize the Outline TemplatePreview the document to get started on this assignment.

Type of assignment: Formal Outline. Main mode of discourse: Argumentation. Length requirement: Introduction, Conclusion, and at least five body paragraph/sub-topic sections (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)  Plus title page and reference list. Style guide: APA 6th Edition. Source requirement: Five credible sources, at least three must be scholarly. POV/perspective: Third person. Due date: Week 2, Day 7

The Week 2 assignment is a formal outline for your academic argument. In this assignment, you will show that you are achieving important learning outcomes:

Interpret information through close and critical reading.

Demonstrate effective use of the writing process.

Employ effective academic tone, style, mechanics, and citation method.

Integrate relevant source material effectively and ethically.

Support a position appropriate to the rhetorical situation. 

You will submit a formal, alphanumeric, full-sentence outline formatted in proper APA style. The outline must organize your argument into an introduction, conclusion, and at least five body sections (approximately 550 words or more). The introduction section must include a working thesis statement, which is an arguable response to your research question. Each body section should contain a topic sentence and subordinate claims and evidence from at least five credible and scholarly sources. Paraphrases, summaries, and quotes must be cited accurately and used with integrity. This assignment requires a title page and a reference list.

 

The Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) provides you with information on how your assignment will be assessed. Please review the rubric and use it as a tool to help you check your work. A sample outline is provided in your College Writing Handbook at the end of Chapter 2 Summary and Resources. If you have any questions about the requirements of this assignment, please contact your instructor right away. Your assignment may lose its formatting when it is converted in the Waypoint grading system. To preserve formatting, please submit your assignment as a PDF file.

 

Reminders

 

In your assignment,

 

Utilize information accurately to develop claims.

Integrate prior feedback and show effective pre-writing development.

Employ appropriate tone, formatting, and style.

Integrate and cite evidence accurately and ethically.

Outline an argument that is appropriate for an academic audience.

The Formal Outline

 

Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of research project

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013 (Links to an external site.).

 

Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.) resource for additional guidance.

Must use at least five credible sources, including a minimum of three scholarly sources.

The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.

Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)

Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.

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Waypoint Assignment Submission

The assignments in this course will be submitted to Waypoint.  Please refer to the instructions below to submit your assignment.

Click on the Assignment Submission button below. The Waypoint “Student Dashboard” will open in a new browser window.

Browse for your assignment.

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Confirm that your assignment was successfully submitted by viewing the appropriate week’s assignment tab in Waypoint.

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ENG122 English Composition II

Week 3 Assignment

Argumentative Essay Rough Draft

[WLOs: 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review assignment and discussion feedback from your instructor. Read College Writing Handbook Chapter 2, instructor guidance, and the following Writing Center web pages: Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.), Body Paragraphs (Links to an external site.), Quoting, Paraphrasing, & Summarizing (Links to an external site.), Plagiarism Guide (Links to an external site.), and APA Style (Links to an external site.). Utilize the Essay TemplatePreview the document to get started on this assignment. Complete the following Writing Center tutorials: Paragraph Development (Links to an external site.), In-Text Citation Helper (Links to an external site.). Remember to utilize the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.) and Ashford University Library (Links to an external site.) as you work.

Type of assignment: Rough Draft. Main mode of discourse: Argumentation. Length requirement: 4 to 5 pages Plus title page and reference list. Style guide: APA 6th Edition. Source requirement: Five to eight credible sources, at least three must be scholarly. POV/perspective: Third person. Due date: Week 3, Day 7

The Week 3 assignment is the first draft of your academic argument. In this assignment, you will show that you are making progress in all course learning outcomes:

Interpret information through close and critical reading.

Demonstrate effective use of the writing process.

Employ effective academic tone, style, mechanics, and citation method.

Integrate relevant source material effectively and ethically.

Support a position appropriate to the rhetorical situation.

You will submit a 4- to 5-page (1,000 to 1,250 words) rough-draft essay that is formatted in proper APA style. This rough draft assignment must integrate prior feedback and show improvement from your prior coursework. Remember, this rough draft will need to be revised and edited for the final assignment. The rough draft will be evaluated differently than a final draft essay.

Your argument should be sound, valid, and based upon evidence from at least 5 credible sources. At least 3 of your sources must be scholarly. You may integrate additional information, since your final draft requires additional research. Information and evidence must be integrated appropriately, cited in APA-style, and used with integrity. Remember to draft your essay for an academic audience.

The Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) provides you with information on how your assignment will be assessed. Please review the rubric and use it as a tool to help you check your work. A sample rough draft is provided in your College Writing Handbook at the end of Chapter 2 Summary and Resources. If you have any questions about the requirements of this assignment, please contact your instructor right away. Your assignment may lose its formatting when it is converted in the Waypoint grading system. To preserve formatting, please submit your assignment as a PDF file.

 

Reminders

In your paper,

Utilize information accurately to support claims.

Integrate prior feedback and show an effective drafting process.

Employ appropriate tone and style.

Integrate and cite evidence accurately and ethically.

Draft an argument that is appropriate for an academic audience.

The Rough Draft

Must be four to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.)

Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of the paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013 (Links to an external site.).

Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.) resource for additional guidance.

Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.) as well as Writing a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.), refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.

Must use five to eight credible sources, including a minimum of three scholarly sources.

The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your in