Argumentation & persuasion
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SeanThe document discusses various argumentation methods including: 1) Plato's Socratic method which uses questioning to analyze arguments between interlocutors, though it is difficult to translate to writing. 2) Thrasymachus who represents sophists asserting the most convincing argument is more important than an accurate one. 3) Classical Aristotelian appeals to logos, pathos, and ethos. 4) Rogerian argument which avoids confrontation through civil discourse and cooperation. 5) Common fallacies used in arguments such as red herrings, spin doctoring, equivocation, appeals to doubtful authority, personal attacks, and sweeping generalizations.
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To submit, follow these steps: First, gather all required materials such as your application, resume, cover letter, writing samples, or other supporting documents. Then, compile the materials into one PDF or document and submit it via the application portal online or send it to the mailing address listed in the job posting before the deadline. Finally, be sure to double check that you have included all necessary materials and your application is complete before submitting.
Checking comments in turn it-in canvas
This document provides instructions for students to check grades and comments on essays submitted through Canvas and Turnit-in. It explains how to view comments and grades within these systems and includes a link to a walkthrough tutorial for Turnit-in. Students are also informed that they can contact the eLC for assistance by phone or email.
Using our blackboard course for hybrids 1301
This document provides instructions for students taking a hybrid course on Blackboard. It explains that hybrid courses meet partially online and partially in-person each week. It instructs students to login online at least once per week during the designated class time to complete discussions, readings, and activities. It outlines the four major areas in Blackboard: Start Here with course information and syllabus; Learning Modules containing weekly readings and assignments; My Grades to view grades; and Discussion to post discussions. It provides screenshots walking through accessing weekly content, readings, and submitting assignments via discussion boards or drop boxes.
Submitting essays & finding comments
To submit essays and find comments on Blackboard:
1. Select the "Content" option to find assignment submission dropboxes in the "Major Assignments" folder, where dropboxes will appear the day before essays are due.
2. To submit an essay, click "view/complete", select "submit", attach the essay file, and click "upload" to send it to the instructor for grading.
3. To check grades and comments, select "Tools" then "My Grades" where clicking on graded assignments will show comments by holding the mouse over icons in the "Grademark" view.
2015a program
This document provides an agenda for the 6th Annual Collin College Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference held on April 15-16, 2015. It outlines the schedule of panels, presentations, and speakers across various topics relating to education, pop culture, social issues, medical research, and more. Presentations will take place in multiple conference rooms across both days of the event, and will include panels, posters, performances, and workshops. The goal of the conference is to showcase original student research across many disciplines.
Children's lit presentation for web
This document provides information about a Children's Literature course offered in the fall of 2016. The course will survey influential children's works from the past 500 years, including fairy tales and books by popular authors like Dr. Seuss. Students will analyze classics such as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Pinocchio, and Anne of Green Gables. Topics will include the role of stories in children's lives and development. Assignments include essays, presentations, a proposal, an adaptation, and a final research paper.
Finding close reading
This document provides instructions for submitting a close reading assignment for a World Literature II class. It directs students to login to Blackboard and submit their close reading assignments by Friday, March 6 at 11:59PM. Any assignments submitted after this date will be considered late. Students are advised to email the instructor if they have additional questions about the assignment or due date.
Peer editing for hybrid classes
This document provides instructions for students in a hybrid class to complete the peer review process online using Blackboard. Students will submit a rough draft of their essay by Wednesday night and then provide peer feedback on at least 5 classmates' papers by Friday night. They are encouraged to start the peer review process early and can still receive partial credit if they do not submit their own draft on time by reviewing other students' work. Final drafts of the essay are due by Friday.
American literature i
This course covers American Literature from early Native American oratory and folktales through short stories of Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne during Summer Session II. Students will analyze various works from these periods and genres. Successful completion of ENGL 1302 is required to enroll in this course.
Using our blackboard course for hybrids
This document provides instructions for students taking a hybrid course on how to use the Blackboard course site. It explains that hybrid courses meet partially online and partially in the classroom each week. The document outlines the four major areas of the Blackboard site: Start Here contains basic information and the syllabus; Weekly Modules houses readings and assignments by week; My Grades allows students to view their grades and comments; and Discussion is where students post discussions and comments. It provides screenshots demonstrating how to access assignments, such as discussion boards and essays, within the Weekly Modules section.
Using our blackboard course
This Blackboard course is for face-to-face classes. Students will access required readings and online assignments that are only visible on the designated due date. Readings and assignments will be organized on the Blackboard course site.
Final exam schedule
The document provides a final exam schedule for several English courses, listing the class times, exam dates, and exam periods. It notes that students are responsible for arriving on time for their assigned exam date. The following slide gives more details on the final exam, stating it will be an in-class essay comparing topics covered this semester, and that students can bring notes and course materials to reference during the exam in their regular classroom.
This is the last week
This week is the last week for lab, revisions, and late papers. Students have one final chance to submit any outstanding lab work or paper revisions before the semester concludes. The instructor is reminding students of the remaining deadlines and opportunities to complete course requirements before final grades are issued.
Engl 2333 flyer
This document provides information about an English literature course titled "World Literature II" with the theme of "Literary Monsters" that will be taught in Spring 2015 by Dr. Ferrier-Watson on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5:15PM.
The Writing Center at Spring Creek
The Writing Center is looking for workshop volunteers to teach reading and writing lessons, which would fulfill college service requirements and help recruit students. Volunteers should email the contact for details on proposing a workshop.
How to create columns in word
To create columns in a Microsoft Word document, select "Page Layout" from the menu and then select "Columns" to choose between two, three, or more columns. The document text will then flow into the selected number of columns. Sources should be cited on a separate works cited page at the end of the document, which can also be formatted with columns.
How to use word
This document provides instructions for formatting pages and paragraphs in Microsoft Word, including setting page properties, inserting hanging indents for citations, and formatting block quotes. It directs the user to access paragraph and page settings using the arrow below the paragraph icon on the Home tab.
Using our library
This document provides instructions for searching academic databases and recording sources. It recommends selecting the "Full Text" and "Scholarly (Peer Reviewed)" options before searching, using the automatic citation function to record sources, and creating a works cited list as articles are found to make the research process more organized.
Writing activity—part 1
This document outlines a two-part writing activity. In part one, students write a narrative about their earliest memory of reading or writing and whether the experience was positive or negative. In part two, students get into small groups to share their narratives by reading them aloud. Group members then determine if each narrative's perspective fits into the category of hero, rebel, or victim and provide an explanation and allow the author to offer their opinion. Throughout, students are instructed to be respectful when discussing others' writing.
Literacies & their spaces
This document discusses various definitions of literacy, including computer literacy, Christian literacy, and television literacy, and whether having many definitions has made the concept of literacy meaningless. It also questions whether new literacies operate within their own spaces or contexts, and discusses the challenges of defining literacy as well as the social responsibility to define and teach different literacies and whether some should be prioritized over others. Finally, it considers the responsibility of teachers and leaders regarding issues of defining and teaching literacy.
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