The document discusses two approaches for Essay 3 - a film proposal written to a film studio head or a traditional argument about a controversial person. It provides guidance on acknowledging and refuting potential objections for a film proposal, such as the costs and risks of making the film or how unknown the subject is. It also gives tips for finding arguments from opposing sides to demonstrate that the person or position chosen is truly controversial.
This document provides instructions for selecting and writing about a work of art from the museum's Reading Objects collection. It outlines a three part process: 1) Select a work to focus on, either from the 11 photos provided or by visiting the museum; 2) Freewrite about the selected work and read its description; 3) Write a poem or short prose piece from the perspective of someone in the art, the artist, or your own perspective examining the work. 11 potential works are pictured to choose from. The response should be less than 500 words.
This document provides guidance and potential topics for a research paper that must be written as a letter to a specific person. It lists acceptable letter recipients like government officials. It also lists unacceptable and acceptable topics. The document recommends reviewing links describing trends in criminal justice reform. Finally, it suggests and provides resources for several potential paper topics related to criminal justice reform issues.
This document discusses avoiding unnecessary verb tense shifts in English writing. It provides examples of the 12 verb tenses in English, including the simple past, present, and future tenses as well as combinations like the past perfect and present perfect. It then gives examples of correct and incorrect verb tense usage, testing the reader's understanding with multiple choice questions identifying errors in underlined verb tenses. The purpose is to help writers maintain consistent verb tense without unnecessary shifts that could confuse or mislead the reader.
This document discusses the use of transitions in writing. It defines transitions as words that create connections between ideas and make writing more coherent. Several types of transitions are described, including those indicating addition, reinforcement, exemplification, contrast, result, and time. Examples are provided to illustrate how transitions can be used between clauses, sentences, and groups of sentences. The document encourages practicing with transitions and provides references for its content.
The document discusses weak verbs like "to get", "there are", and "it is" and provides alternatives that are more descriptive. It compares example sentences using these weak verbs to equivalent sentences with stronger verbs like "received", "inherited", and "will be". The document recommends avoiding the verb "to get" except in dialogue and limiting the use of expletive constructions with "there are/is/were" and "it is/was" to improve writing clarity and conciseness.
The document provides a review of basic rules for using quotation marks and examples of correctly and incorrectly quoted passages. It examines multiple quotations from Benjamin Franklin and provides the full quote as well as alternatives for paraphrasing or summarizing the quote in 1-3 sentences. The review aims to demonstrate proper punctuation and attribution when incorporating quotations into writing.
This document lists the titles of 6 different periodical sources. The sources cover a variety of topics including dreams and hopes, electric eyes, a journey to Mars, how the US military framed sexual assault cases, whether seat belts should be required on school buses, and Bitcoin. The sources appear to come from both scholarly works and popular media.
The document discusses two approaches for Essay 3 - a film proposal written to a film studio head or a traditional argument about a controversial person. It provides guidance on acknowledging and refuting potential objections for a film proposal, such as the costs and risks of making the film or how unknown the subject is. It also gives tips for finding arguments from opposing sides to demonstrate that the person or position chosen is truly controversial.
This document provides instructions for selecting and writing about a work of art from the museum's Reading Objects collection. It outlines a three part process: 1) Select a work to focus on, either from the 11 photos provided or by visiting the museum; 2) Freewrite about the selected work and read its description; 3) Write a poem or short prose piece from the perspective of someone in the art, the artist, or your own perspective examining the work. 11 potential works are pictured to choose from. The response should be less than 500 words.
This document provides guidance and potential topics for a research paper that must be written as a letter to a specific person. It lists acceptable letter recipients like government officials. It also lists unacceptable and acceptable topics. The document recommends reviewing links describing trends in criminal justice reform. Finally, it suggests and provides resources for several potential paper topics related to criminal justice reform issues.
This document discusses avoiding unnecessary verb tense shifts in English writing. It provides examples of the 12 verb tenses in English, including the simple past, present, and future tenses as well as combinations like the past perfect and present perfect. It then gives examples of correct and incorrect verb tense usage, testing the reader's understanding with multiple choice questions identifying errors in underlined verb tenses. The purpose is to help writers maintain consistent verb tense without unnecessary shifts that could confuse or mislead the reader.
This document discusses the use of transitions in writing. It defines transitions as words that create connections between ideas and make writing more coherent. Several types of transitions are described, including those indicating addition, reinforcement, exemplification, contrast, result, and time. Examples are provided to illustrate how transitions can be used between clauses, sentences, and groups of sentences. The document encourages practicing with transitions and provides references for its content.
The document discusses weak verbs like "to get", "there are", and "it is" and provides alternatives that are more descriptive. It compares example sentences using these weak verbs to equivalent sentences with stronger verbs like "received", "inherited", and "will be". The document recommends avoiding the verb "to get" except in dialogue and limiting the use of expletive constructions with "there are/is/were" and "it is/was" to improve writing clarity and conciseness.
The document provides a review of basic rules for using quotation marks and examples of correctly and incorrectly quoted passages. It examines multiple quotations from Benjamin Franklin and provides the full quote as well as alternatives for paraphrasing or summarizing the quote in 1-3 sentences. The review aims to demonstrate proper punctuation and attribution when incorporating quotations into writing.
This document lists the titles of 6 different periodical sources. The sources cover a variety of topics including dreams and hopes, electric eyes, a journey to Mars, how the US military framed sexual assault cases, whether seat belts should be required on school buses, and Bitcoin. The sources appear to come from both scholarly works and popular media.
El documento presenta ejemplos de introducciones para ensayos. Una buena introducción debe captar la atención del lector, presentar el tema principal y dar una idea general de lo que se discutirá.
This document provides summaries of short stories and authors, including:
- John Cheever wrote witty stories about suburban life in New York.
- James Baldwin's story "Sonny's Blues" explores themes of limitation and suffering.
- Flannery O'Connor's Southern Gothic stories featured "Christ-haunted" characters encountering grace.
- Sandra Cisneros' book The House on Mango Street examines the experiences of Mexican-Americans feeling out of place.
To create a Glogster account, go to http://edu.glogster.com/ and sign in using the default username and password that was emailed from SUNY New Paltz. After signing in, the user should change their password and possibly their username for their new Glogster account.
This document provides guidance on developing key elements of a film, including identifying the central theme, other themes, using images, writing a short synopsis, outlining the central narrative and conflicts, how conflicts are resolved, and casting central characters. The reader is prompted to consider these elements to develop their film.
The document provides guidance on writing an abstract and outline for a college application paper. It discusses including the most important elements in the abstract to succinctly describe the entire paper. The outline then presents the structure of the paper, including choosing desired colleges, preparing the application with a personal statement and resume, and compiling relevant experiences.
The document discusses using the Quality Matters rubric to improve an online course. It outlines the eight general standards of the rubric, including course overview, learning objectives, assessment, instructional materials, interaction, technology, learner support and accessibility. The case study describes specific changes made to the course structure and content to better meet each of the rubric standards and improve the overall quality of the online learning experience.
The document provides an example of a formal research proposal on teaching strategies for economics courses. It includes sections on background context, central research questions, and sources. The background context section gives two paragraphs with statistics showing that lectures are commonly used but may not engage students fully. The questions section lists three sample questions about past teaching strategies, effectiveness research, and strategies that work best. The sources section lists one peer-reviewed journal article as an example and analyzes its reliability, summary, interest, and planned use in addressing teaching strategies used in the classroom.
The document provides a checklist for students to use when drafting an essay reviewing a movie. It includes prompts to ensure the essay has a clear thesis, addresses disagreeing viewpoints, analyzes specific aspects of the movie using examples, properly cites outside sources, follows formatting guidelines regarding italics, title information, and verb tense when discussing the movie's content and reviews.
The document provides guidance for developing a presentation on a scholarly article. It recommends coming up with a controversial discussion topic to generate student interest and have students write about it before the presentation. The presentation should include an engaging title, names of presenters, an overview of the article including title, authors and journal details, information about the authors and context/background of the topic. It also provides guidance on summarizing the article, explaining important terms, outlining main points/findings, including a relevant video, sharing views on the article and leading a class discussion.
This document provides guidelines for citing different types of sources in an essay, including maps, webpages, and information from websites. It explains that maps need a caption (e.g. Fig. 1) and citation in the works cited. When citing a webpage, the author should include the author/site name, article/section title, website name, publisher, date posted online, and date retrieved. Both paraphrasing and direct quotes from websites require in-text citations with the author and date, as well as a corresponding entry in the works cited page.
The document provides guidance on creating a business proposal for a small business grant from a town. It outlines the typical sections included in a proposal such as a cover page, letter of transmittal, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, discussion sections, and conclusion. The discussion sections would include details about the business/service, location, competition, and benefits to the town. If awarded the grant, the funds would be used as outlined in the proposal.
This document provides guidance for writing a business proposal seeking a $150,000 small business grant from a town board. It outlines the key sections to include: a cover page, letter of transmittal, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, discussion sections covering the business overview and benefits to the town, conclusion, and tips for writing each section effectively. The discussion sections should provide supporting details about the business, location, competition, and immediate and long-term benefits to the town.
This document outlines the requirements for a formal business proposal essay assignment. It states that the proposal should include:
1) A cover page, letter of transmittal, table of contents, and optional list of illustrations and executive summary.
2) Introduction, discussion sections, and conclusion sections to make the case for a new business and $150,000 start-up grant from a town.
3) In-text citations and works cited page drawing from at least 3 outside sources of information like statistics, demographics, or local news about the proposed location.
The proposal must be submitted as a single file in a binder or uploaded to Blackboard. It should be addressed to a specific recipient identified
This document provides the guidelines and requirements for Essay 2 of the Composition I: ENG 160 / Business FIG course. Students must write a 500-word argumentative essay on one of five given topics. The essay must include at least three sources, with one from an electronic database or print source, one from the textbook, and it must address opposing arguments. Students must follow MLA formatting and include a works cited page. The document provides the audience and formatting for each topic choice.
This document provides guidelines for a 750-word literacy narrative essay assignment. It explains that a literacy narrative tells a story about becoming literate or developing competence in an area, such as reading, writing, math, music, or technology. Students are instructed to choose a past event and connect it to their current abilities. The document provides tips for crafting an effective narrative, including incorporating conflict, vivid details, and reflecting on the significance of the event. It offers examples of topics and advises students to consider the purpose, audience, and stance they want to take in their narrative.
This document provides the syllabus for an English Composition I course. It outlines the course objectives, assignments, schedule, policies, and required materials. Students will complete 4 essays, journals, and a final portfolio. The course aims to develop students' critical reading, writing, and research skills through various writing assignments and workshops. It will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and requires adherence to attendance and academic integrity policies.
This document provides the syllabus for an English Composition I course. It outlines the course objectives, which include developing writing skills across different modes and genres. It lists the required textbooks and describes major assignments like 4 essays, journals, and a final portfolio. The syllabus also details policies on attendance, late work, academic integrity, and accommodating disabilities. A tentative schedule is provided that outlines the sequence of topics, readings and due dates for the semester.
This document provides information about an English Composition I course including the course details, required textbooks, instructor information, course objectives, writing requirements, policies, and schedule. The key points are:
1) The course meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in room HUM 301 from 4:30-5:45 PM. Required textbooks include A Good Fall by Ha Jin and Writing: A Manual for the Digital Age.
2) The instructor is Prof. Rigolino and their contact information is provided. The course objectives are to develop students' writing, critical thinking, research, and presentation skills.
3) Students will write 4 essays, complete in-class writings, journals, and homework. Class participation
This document outlines Rachel Rigolino's course plan for The Short Story (ENG308) during the summer of 2012. The course will be student-centered with a focus on engagement, open educational resources, and motivation. Students will introduce themselves in the first week and receive weekly video updates. Discussions will be centered around choices and a final assessment. Open resources like videos and materials will have directions for access. Feedback, emails, tracking tools, and front-loading the course are aimed at motivating students.
This document provides reading assignments and discussion questions for students on the authors John Cheever, James Baldwin, Flannery O'Connor, and Sandra Cisneros. Students are asked to find sources in the Gale Literature Resource Center database and answer questions that focus on themes in the authors' stories rather than just biographical details. They will need to cite sources correctly in their upcoming biographical report and lesson plan assignments.
El documento presenta ejemplos de introducciones para ensayos. Una buena introducción debe captar la atención del lector, presentar el tema principal y dar una idea general de lo que se discutirá.
This document provides summaries of short stories and authors, including:
- John Cheever wrote witty stories about suburban life in New York.
- James Baldwin's story "Sonny's Blues" explores themes of limitation and suffering.
- Flannery O'Connor's Southern Gothic stories featured "Christ-haunted" characters encountering grace.
- Sandra Cisneros' book The House on Mango Street examines the experiences of Mexican-Americans feeling out of place.
To create a Glogster account, go to http://edu.glogster.com/ and sign in using the default username and password that was emailed from SUNY New Paltz. After signing in, the user should change their password and possibly their username for their new Glogster account.
This document provides guidance on developing key elements of a film, including identifying the central theme, other themes, using images, writing a short synopsis, outlining the central narrative and conflicts, how conflicts are resolved, and casting central characters. The reader is prompted to consider these elements to develop their film.
The document provides guidance on writing an abstract and outline for a college application paper. It discusses including the most important elements in the abstract to succinctly describe the entire paper. The outline then presents the structure of the paper, including choosing desired colleges, preparing the application with a personal statement and resume, and compiling relevant experiences.
The document discusses using the Quality Matters rubric to improve an online course. It outlines the eight general standards of the rubric, including course overview, learning objectives, assessment, instructional materials, interaction, technology, learner support and accessibility. The case study describes specific changes made to the course structure and content to better meet each of the rubric standards and improve the overall quality of the online learning experience.
The document provides an example of a formal research proposal on teaching strategies for economics courses. It includes sections on background context, central research questions, and sources. The background context section gives two paragraphs with statistics showing that lectures are commonly used but may not engage students fully. The questions section lists three sample questions about past teaching strategies, effectiveness research, and strategies that work best. The sources section lists one peer-reviewed journal article as an example and analyzes its reliability, summary, interest, and planned use in addressing teaching strategies used in the classroom.
The document provides a checklist for students to use when drafting an essay reviewing a movie. It includes prompts to ensure the essay has a clear thesis, addresses disagreeing viewpoints, analyzes specific aspects of the movie using examples, properly cites outside sources, follows formatting guidelines regarding italics, title information, and verb tense when discussing the movie's content and reviews.
The document provides guidance for developing a presentation on a scholarly article. It recommends coming up with a controversial discussion topic to generate student interest and have students write about it before the presentation. The presentation should include an engaging title, names of presenters, an overview of the article including title, authors and journal details, information about the authors and context/background of the topic. It also provides guidance on summarizing the article, explaining important terms, outlining main points/findings, including a relevant video, sharing views on the article and leading a class discussion.
This document provides guidelines for citing different types of sources in an essay, including maps, webpages, and information from websites. It explains that maps need a caption (e.g. Fig. 1) and citation in the works cited. When citing a webpage, the author should include the author/site name, article/section title, website name, publisher, date posted online, and date retrieved. Both paraphrasing and direct quotes from websites require in-text citations with the author and date, as well as a corresponding entry in the works cited page.
The document provides guidance on creating a business proposal for a small business grant from a town. It outlines the typical sections included in a proposal such as a cover page, letter of transmittal, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, discussion sections, and conclusion. The discussion sections would include details about the business/service, location, competition, and benefits to the town. If awarded the grant, the funds would be used as outlined in the proposal.
This document provides guidance for writing a business proposal seeking a $150,000 small business grant from a town board. It outlines the key sections to include: a cover page, letter of transmittal, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, discussion sections covering the business overview and benefits to the town, conclusion, and tips for writing each section effectively. The discussion sections should provide supporting details about the business, location, competition, and immediate and long-term benefits to the town.
This document outlines the requirements for a formal business proposal essay assignment. It states that the proposal should include:
1) A cover page, letter of transmittal, table of contents, and optional list of illustrations and executive summary.
2) Introduction, discussion sections, and conclusion sections to make the case for a new business and $150,000 start-up grant from a town.
3) In-text citations and works cited page drawing from at least 3 outside sources of information like statistics, demographics, or local news about the proposed location.
The proposal must be submitted as a single file in a binder or uploaded to Blackboard. It should be addressed to a specific recipient identified
This document provides the guidelines and requirements for Essay 2 of the Composition I: ENG 160 / Business FIG course. Students must write a 500-word argumentative essay on one of five given topics. The essay must include at least three sources, with one from an electronic database or print source, one from the textbook, and it must address opposing arguments. Students must follow MLA formatting and include a works cited page. The document provides the audience and formatting for each topic choice.
This document provides guidelines for a 750-word literacy narrative essay assignment. It explains that a literacy narrative tells a story about becoming literate or developing competence in an area, such as reading, writing, math, music, or technology. Students are instructed to choose a past event and connect it to their current abilities. The document provides tips for crafting an effective narrative, including incorporating conflict, vivid details, and reflecting on the significance of the event. It offers examples of topics and advises students to consider the purpose, audience, and stance they want to take in their narrative.
This document provides the syllabus for an English Composition I course. It outlines the course objectives, assignments, schedule, policies, and required materials. Students will complete 4 essays, journals, and a final portfolio. The course aims to develop students' critical reading, writing, and research skills through various writing assignments and workshops. It will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and requires adherence to attendance and academic integrity policies.
This document provides the syllabus for an English Composition I course. It outlines the course objectives, which include developing writing skills across different modes and genres. It lists the required textbooks and describes major assignments like 4 essays, journals, and a final portfolio. The syllabus also details policies on attendance, late work, academic integrity, and accommodating disabilities. A tentative schedule is provided that outlines the sequence of topics, readings and due dates for the semester.
This document provides information about an English Composition I course including the course details, required textbooks, instructor information, course objectives, writing requirements, policies, and schedule. The key points are:
1) The course meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in room HUM 301 from 4:30-5:45 PM. Required textbooks include A Good Fall by Ha Jin and Writing: A Manual for the Digital Age.
2) The instructor is Prof. Rigolino and their contact information is provided. The course objectives are to develop students' writing, critical thinking, research, and presentation skills.
3) Students will write 4 essays, complete in-class writings, journals, and homework. Class participation
This document outlines Rachel Rigolino's course plan for The Short Story (ENG308) during the summer of 2012. The course will be student-centered with a focus on engagement, open educational resources, and motivation. Students will introduce themselves in the first week and receive weekly video updates. Discussions will be centered around choices and a final assessment. Open resources like videos and materials will have directions for access. Feedback, emails, tracking tools, and front-loading the course are aimed at motivating students.
This document provides reading assignments and discussion questions for students on the authors John Cheever, James Baldwin, Flannery O'Connor, and Sandra Cisneros. Students are asked to find sources in the Gale Literature Resource Center database and answer questions that focus on themes in the authors' stories rather than just biographical details. They will need to cite sources correctly in their upcoming biographical report and lesson plan assignments.