1. Sorry for the late posting, but I had mentioned in
class that I wanted you once again to look over the
pages that were assigned for the last class. Please be
sure that you understand Voice and Pronouns from your
blue handout and Editing for Clarity on page 245.
2. Type Exercise 1. page 246.
3. Wednesday is Halloween, so it should be a
booootiful day. bring candy or other treats
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Wednesday, 10/31
THE TOPICS THAT ARE LISTED ON THE YELLOW RESEARCH
HANDOUT ARE LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON. IF YOU HAVE
NOT SIGNED UP FOR YOUR TOPIC, YOU'D BETTER DO THIS
THE NEXT CLASS PERIOD OR BEFORE. I HAD ASKED EVERYONE
TWICE BEFORE TO DO THIS.
1. Using the TC Library Data Bases,find and print
at least one more article (article #2) that relates
to your research topic. Read the article and underline
or highlight information that you think will be useful
in writing your research paper. Complete the Research
Article Summary sheet and staple the sheet on top
of the article. Hand this in the first class period.
If you wish to, you can find and print several articles
at one time and then hand in each article summary when
it is due. [Another article will be due next class period.]
Five articles will be the minimum for your research; you
can use more.
2. Beginning on the bottom of text page 283 and concluding
on page 284, read "Legal and Ethical Implications of
Word Choice" and "Using Automated Editing Tools Effectively."
3. On Page 5 of the blue handout, review V. slang.
At the bottom of the list, write four slang words or
expressions that some people may not know. Log on to www.
SlangSite.com and read the four samples on the screen. Next,
at the top where the alphabet is listed, click on the first
letter of your first name and read a few of the examples
of slang that are revealed. Did you know most of them?
4. Read text pages 245 -248 "Editing for Clarity." This
section is not easy to understand. See if you can figure out
each error that is indicated in the examples.
5. On Page 7. in the blue handout, read "Reference of Pronouns."
6. Most of your assignment this weekend emphasizes reading
and understanding. Please read these assigned sections
carefully. Have questions ready for any section that you do not
understand.
7. In class we will discuss the "Hard Hat" memo and the letter
on the internship that had been previously assigned. Your copy
of this letter has already been returned to you.
8. Bring Halloween candy, costumes optional
my complete profile
HANDOUT ARE LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON. IF YOU HAVE
NOT SIGNED UP FOR YOUR TOPIC, YOU'D BETTER DO THIS
THE NEXT CLASS PERIOD OR BEFORE. I HAD ASKED EVERYONE
TWICE BEFORE TO DO THIS.
1. Using the TC Library Data Bases,find and print
at least one more article (article #2) that relates
to your research topic. Read the article and underline
or highlight information that you think will be useful
in writing your research paper. Complete the Research
Article Summary sheet and staple the sheet on top
of the article. Hand this in the first class period.
If you wish to, you can find and print several articles
at one time and then hand in each article summary when
it is due. [Another article will be due next class period.]
Five articles will be the minimum for your research; you
can use more.
2. Beginning on the bottom of text page 283 and concluding
on page 284, read "Legal and Ethical Implications of
Word Choice" and "Using Automated Editing Tools Effectively."
3. On Page 5 of the blue handout, review V. slang.
At the bottom of the list, write four slang words or
expressions that some people may not know. Log on to www.
SlangSite.com and read the four samples on the screen. Next,
at the top where the alphabet is listed, click on the first
letter of your first name and read a few of the examples
of slang that are revealed. Did you know most of them?
4. Read text pages 245 -248 "Editing for Clarity." This
section is not easy to understand. See if you can figure out
each error that is indicated in the examples.
5. On Page 7. in the blue handout, read "Reference of Pronouns."
6. Most of your assignment this weekend emphasizes reading
and understanding. Please read these assigned sections
carefully. Have questions ready for any section that you do not
understand.
7. In class we will discuss the "Hard Hat" memo and the letter
on the internship that had been previously assigned. Your copy
of this letter has already been returned to you.
8. Bring Halloween candy, costumes optional
my complete profile
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Monday, 10/29 and Tuesday, 10/30
THE TOPICS THAT ARE LISTED ON THE YELLOW RESEARCH
HANDOUT ARE LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON. IF YOU HAVE
NOT SIGNED UP FOR YOUR TOPIC, YOU'D BETTER DO THIS
THE NEXT CLASS PERIOD OR BEFORE. I HAD ASKED EVERYONE
TWICE BEFORE TO DO THIS.
1. Using the TC Library Data Bases,find and print
at least one more article (article #2) that relates
to your research topic. Read the article and underline
or highlight information that you think will be useful
in writing your research paper. Complete the Research
Article Summary sheet and staple the sheet on top
of the article. Hand this in the first class period.
If you wish to, you can find and print several articles
at one time and then hand in each article summary when
it is due. [Another article will be due next class period.]
Five articles will be the minimum for your research; you
can use more.
2. Begining on the bottom of text page 283 and concluding
on page 284, read "Legal and Ethical Implications of
Word Choice" and "Using Automated Editing Tools Effectively."
3. On Page 5 of the blue handout, review V. slang.
At the bottom of the list, write four slang words or
expressions that some people may not know. Log on to www.
SlangSite.com and read the four samples on the screen. Next,
at the top where the alphabet is listed, click on the first
letter of your first name and read a few of the examples
of slang that are revealed. Did you know most of them?
4. Read text pages 245 -248 "Editing for Clarity." This
section is not easy to understand. See if you can figure out
each error that is indicated in the examples.
5. On Page 7. in the blue handout, read "Reference of Pronouns."
6. Most of your assignment this weekend emphasizes reading
and understanding. Please read these assigned sections
carefully. Have questions ready for any section that you do not
understand.
HANDOUT ARE LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON. IF YOU HAVE
NOT SIGNED UP FOR YOUR TOPIC, YOU'D BETTER DO THIS
THE NEXT CLASS PERIOD OR BEFORE. I HAD ASKED EVERYONE
TWICE BEFORE TO DO THIS.
1. Using the TC Library Data Bases,find and print
at least one more article (article #2) that relates
to your research topic. Read the article and underline
or highlight information that you think will be useful
in writing your research paper. Complete the Research
Article Summary sheet and staple the sheet on top
of the article. Hand this in the first class period.
If you wish to, you can find and print several articles
at one time and then hand in each article summary when
it is due. [Another article will be due next class period.]
Five articles will be the minimum for your research; you
can use more.
2. Begining on the bottom of text page 283 and concluding
on page 284, read "Legal and Ethical Implications of
Word Choice" and "Using Automated Editing Tools Effectively."
3. On Page 5 of the blue handout, review V. slang.
At the bottom of the list, write four slang words or
expressions that some people may not know. Log on to www.
SlangSite.com and read the four samples on the screen. Next,
at the top where the alphabet is listed, click on the first
letter of your first name and read a few of the examples
of slang that are revealed. Did you know most of them?
4. Read text pages 245 -248 "Editing for Clarity." This
section is not easy to understand. See if you can figure out
each error that is indicated in the examples.
5. On Page 7. in the blue handout, read "Reference of Pronouns."
6. Most of your assignment this weekend emphasizes reading
and understanding. Please read these assigned sections
carefully. Have questions ready for any section that you do not
understand.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Wednesday, 10/24 and Thursday, 10/25
1. On the handout, read the article "One way or
another,we'll pay for a high dropout rate" by
Arnold Garcis Jr. On the back of the article
sheet, answer the seven questions.
2. Find, print, read, and mark at least one
article that relates to your research topic.
Complete the Research Article Summary Sheet
for this article. Staple the summary sheet
on top of the research article that you printed
and hand both in.
3. Read text page 254 "Avoid Wordy Phrases,"
"Eliminate Redundancy," and "Avoid Needless
Repetition." By following the directions in the
blue handout on Page 4, complete III "Wordiness"
by writing in the blue handout and complete
IV. "Redundancy" by writing in the blue handout.
another,we'll pay for a high dropout rate" by
Arnold Garcis Jr. On the back of the article
sheet, answer the seven questions.
2. Find, print, read, and mark at least one
article that relates to your research topic.
Complete the Research Article Summary Sheet
for this article. Staple the summary sheet
on top of the research article that you printed
and hand both in.
3. Read text page 254 "Avoid Wordy Phrases,"
"Eliminate Redundancy," and "Avoid Needless
Repetition." By following the directions in the
blue handout on Page 4, complete III "Wordiness"
by writing in the blue handout and complete
IV. "Redundancy" by writing in the blue handout.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Wednesday 6 PM class, 10/24
1. Read text page 280: "Avoid Sexist Language"
and "Avoid Offensive Usage of All Types."
2. Read Page 3. in the blue handout: II "Sexist
(Gender Bias) and Biased Language" and complete
the exercise at the bottom of Page 3., which
is continued on Page 4. Write your answers on the
blue handout.
3. Read text page 254 "Avoid Wordy Phrases,"
"Eliminate Redundancy," and "Avoid Needless
Repetition." In the blue handout on Page 4,
complete III "Wordiness" by writing in the blue
handout and complete IV. "Redundancy" by writing
in the blue handout.
4. Read the yellow handout on the research report.
You should select three or four topics for your
research report. We will go to the library to
receive training on online research.
and "Avoid Offensive Usage of All Types."
2. Read Page 3. in the blue handout: II "Sexist
(Gender Bias) and Biased Language" and complete
the exercise at the bottom of Page 3., which
is continued on Page 4. Write your answers on the
blue handout.
3. Read text page 254 "Avoid Wordy Phrases,"
"Eliminate Redundancy," and "Avoid Needless
Repetition." In the blue handout on Page 4,
complete III "Wordiness" by writing in the blue
handout and complete IV. "Redundancy" by writing
in the blue handout.
4. Read the yellow handout on the research report.
You should select three or four topics for your
research report. We will go to the library to
receive training on online research.
Monday, 10/22 and Tuesday, 10/23
1. Very carefully complete the "Hard Hat Memo"
exercise. Follow the steps exactly as they
are listed on the handout. The final copy of
the memo is due the first class period.
2. Read text page 280: "Avoid Sexist Language"
and "Avoid Offensive Usage of All Types."
Read page 281-282: "Guidelines for Nonsexist
Usage"
3. Read Page 3. in the blue handout: II. "Sexist
(Gender Bias) and Biased Language" and complete
the exercise at the bottom of page 3, which is
continued on page 4. Write your answers on the
blue handout.
4. Read the yellow handout on the research report.
You should select three or four topics for your
research report. We will go to the library to
receive training on online research.
exercise. Follow the steps exactly as they
are listed on the handout. The final copy of
the memo is due the first class period.
2. Read text page 280: "Avoid Sexist Language"
and "Avoid Offensive Usage of All Types."
Read page 281-282: "Guidelines for Nonsexist
Usage"
3. Read Page 3. in the blue handout: II. "Sexist
(Gender Bias) and Biased Language" and complete
the exercise at the bottom of page 3, which is
continued on page 4. Write your answers on the
blue handout.
4. Read the yellow handout on the research report.
You should select three or four topics for your
research report. We will go to the library to
receive training on online research.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Wednesday 6 PM, 10/17
1. You will have Exam II during the first
half of the period.
2. When you have finished the exam and handed
it in, go to the lab and log on to http://owl.
english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/grammar/
g_actpass.html
3. Read the section on Active and Passive Voice.
4. Do NOT click on examples of all verb tenses.
5. Read text pages 250-251.
6. Class will reconvene at 8:15
half of the period.
2. When you have finished the exam and handed
it in, go to the lab and log on to http://owl.
english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/grammar/
g_actpass.html
3. Read the section on Active and Passive Voice.
4. Do NOT click on examples of all verb tenses.
5. Read text pages 250-251.
6. Class will reconvene at 8:15
Wednesday, 10/17 and Thursday, 10/18
1. Log on to
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/
grammar/g_actpass.html
2. Read the entire section on Active and
Passive Voice and study the examples.
3. Try to understand the difference between
the two voices. Do NOT click on examples
of all verb tenses.
4. In the text, read pages 250-251. Type
Exercise 4 on page 251.
5. Read the first two pages of the blue
handout and do the first exercise on
page 2. You can write on the handout.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/
grammar/g_actpass.html
2. Read the entire section on Active and
Passive Voice and study the examples.
3. Try to understand the difference between
the two voices. Do NOT click on examples
of all verb tenses.
4. In the text, read pages 250-251. Type
Exercise 4 on page 251.
5. Read the first two pages of the blue
handout and do the first exercise on
page 2. You can write on the handout.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
ALL ENGL 2311 CLASSES: OCT 15, 16, AND 17
Exam II is scheduled for your first class period.
Bring a blue scan sheet and a #2 pencil.
Here are some sample questions to give you an
idea of how the questions may be written. These
exact questions may or may not be on the test.
1. If you enclose any other document with your
letter, you indicate this enclosure one line below
the signature. A. T; B. F; C. if the document is
important; D. only if you want to.
2. If you are writing an Arguable Claims letter,
you should use the ____. A. direct pattern;
B. the indirect patters; C. either of these;
D. neither of these.
3. In the Modified Block Letter, you signature
appears ___. A. flush with the left margin;
B. flush with the right margin; C. in the center
of the letter; D. any of these three places.
4. Any time that you use a list in a letter, you
should place a period at the end of each item
in the list. A. T; B. F; C. if you prefer to do so
5. Every visual must include a source. A. T; B. F;
C. Only if the source is reliable
6. A graph and a chart are the same type of
visual. A. T; B. F; C.if they show the same
information; D. if they are properly labeled
7. The term "Graphic Illustrations" includes___.
A. charts; B. graphs; C. both A and B;
D. neither A or B
8. Illustrations show ___. A. temporal relationships;
B. spatial relationships; C. alphabetical
relationsips; D. causal relationshiips
9. What are the two letter patterns that are
used for Good News and Bad News letters?
10. The three parts that a sentence definition must
include are _____________________________________.
11. The seven parts of a letter are _____________
________________________________________________.
12. You will be given two visuals to evaluate to
see if they are distorted. You can do this by knowing
what is involved in drawing charts and graphs.
Study the instructions in the visuals exercises.
13. Be able to identify these: a. a Gant Chart;
b. a flow chart; c. an organizational chart;
d. diagrams; e. pictures; e. a simple bar graph;
f. a multiple bar graph; g. horizontal and
verticle bar graphs; h. a complex table; i. a
deviation graph; j. a pie chart;
k. an exploded pie chart
14. What are the four types of visuals?
Bring a blue scan sheet and a #2 pencil.
Here are some sample questions to give you an
idea of how the questions may be written. These
exact questions may or may not be on the test.
1. If you enclose any other document with your
letter, you indicate this enclosure one line below
the signature. A. T; B. F; C. if the document is
important; D. only if you want to.
2. If you are writing an Arguable Claims letter,
you should use the ____. A. direct pattern;
B. the indirect patters; C. either of these;
D. neither of these.
3. In the Modified Block Letter, you signature
appears ___. A. flush with the left margin;
B. flush with the right margin; C. in the center
of the letter; D. any of these three places.
4. Any time that you use a list in a letter, you
should place a period at the end of each item
in the list. A. T; B. F; C. if you prefer to do so
5. Every visual must include a source. A. T; B. F;
C. Only if the source is reliable
6. A graph and a chart are the same type of
visual. A. T; B. F; C.if they show the same
information; D. if they are properly labeled
7. The term "Graphic Illustrations" includes___.
A. charts; B. graphs; C. both A and B;
D. neither A or B
8. Illustrations show ___. A. temporal relationships;
B. spatial relationships; C. alphabetical
relationsips; D. causal relationshiips
9. What are the two letter patterns that are
used for Good News and Bad News letters?
10. The three parts that a sentence definition must
include are _____________________________________.
11. The seven parts of a letter are _____________
________________________________________________.
12. You will be given two visuals to evaluate to
see if they are distorted. You can do this by knowing
what is involved in drawing charts and graphs.
Study the instructions in the visuals exercises.
13. Be able to identify these: a. a Gant Chart;
b. a flow chart; c. an organizational chart;
d. diagrams; e. pictures; e. a simple bar graph;
f. a multiple bar graph; g. horizontal and
verticle bar graphs; h. a complex table; i. a
deviation graph; j. a pie chart;
k. an exploded pie chart
14. What are the four types of visuals?
Wednesday, 10/10/07 and Thursday, 10/11/07
1. Vinual Exercise #3, You have a choice:
Choice One, complete drawing #1, the pie chart;
Choice Two, complere drawing #2, the horizontal
bar graph; Choice Three, do both #1 and #2.
During the first part of the class, we will go
over your homework and answer any questions
that you may have concerning the Study Guide
for chapters 14, 15, 18, 20, 21,26, Visuals
and Letters.
2. During the latter of the class, you will
complete at least one new visual that will be
considered as part of Exam II. So, be sure that
you know how to draw the visuals before you come
to class.
3. Begin studying for Exam II, which is scheduled
for the first class session of next week. The exam
will be over the study guide and class notes.The
questions will be similar to the first exam, so
you will need a blue scan sheet.
Choice One, complete drawing #1, the pie chart;
Choice Two, complere drawing #2, the horizontal
bar graph; Choice Three, do both #1 and #2.
During the first part of the class, we will go
over your homework and answer any questions
that you may have concerning the Study Guide
for chapters 14, 15, 18, 20, 21,26, Visuals
and Letters.
2. During the latter of the class, you will
complete at least one new visual that will be
considered as part of Exam II. So, be sure that
you know how to draw the visuals before you come
to class.
3. Begin studying for Exam II, which is scheduled
for the first class session of next week. The exam
will be over the study guide and class notes.The
questions will be similar to the first exam, so
you will need a blue scan sheet.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Wednesday 6 PM , 10/10
1. Complete the Study Guide for Chapter 26
"Oral Presentations."
2. Using the Visual Exercise #3 handout,
complete one or both visuals, your choice.
Hand draw the visual(s); computer created
visuals will NOT be accepted. If you did not
see the Power Point on drawing visuals or if
you would like to have a copy, email me, and
I will sent it to you as an attachment. If you
were absent on 10/03/07, you must come to my
office to get the handout.
3. Begin studying for Exam II which will
cover all the chapters in the Study Guide II,
drawng visuals, and writing a letter. The exam is
scheduled on 10/17/07.
4. Create and type at least three multiple choice
exam questions similar to the questions on the last
exam. Each question should come from a different chapter.
Include the answers to the questions.
"Oral Presentations."
2. Using the Visual Exercise #3 handout,
complete one or both visuals, your choice.
Hand draw the visual(s); computer created
visuals will NOT be accepted. If you did not
see the Power Point on drawing visuals or if
you would like to have a copy, email me, and
I will sent it to you as an attachment. If you
were absent on 10/03/07, you must come to my
office to get the handout.
3. Begin studying for Exam II which will
cover all the chapters in the Study Guide II,
drawng visuals, and writing a letter. The exam is
scheduled on 10/17/07.
4. Create and type at least three multiple choice
exam questions similar to the questions on the last
exam. Each question should come from a different chapter.
Include the answers to the questions.
Monday, 10/08 and Tuesday, 10/09
1. Complete the Study guide for Chapter 26
"Oral Presentations."
2. Draw the visuals on the handout for Visual
Exercise #1. These must be hand drawn {but neat}.
Computer created visuals will NOT be accepted.
If you did not see the Power Point on drawing
visuals or if you would like to have a copy,
email me, and I will sent it to you as an
attachment.
3. Begin studying for Exam II which will
cover all the chapters in Study Guide II,
drawing visuals, and writing a letter.
The exam is scheduled on Monday, 10/15
and Tuesday, 10/16.
4. Create and type at least three multiple choice exam
questions similar to the questions on the last exam.
Each question should come from a different chapter.
Include the answers to the questions.
"Oral Presentations."
2. Draw the visuals on the handout for Visual
Exercise #1. These must be hand drawn {but neat}.
Computer created visuals will NOT be accepted.
If you did not see the Power Point on drawing
visuals or if you would like to have a copy,
email me, and I will sent it to you as an
attachment.
3. Begin studying for Exam II which will
cover all the chapters in Study Guide II,
drawing visuals, and writing a letter.
The exam is scheduled on Monday, 10/15
and Tuesday, 10/16.
4. Create and type at least three multiple choice exam
questions similar to the questions on the last exam.
Each question should come from a different chapter.
Include the answers to the questions.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Wendesday 10/03 and Thursday, 10/04
Using all the basic parts of a business
letter, type a business letter to Mr. Dell
Ross, Human Resources at R & J Manufacturing
asking him if the company will have any
internships in summer 2008. Use your name
and address and invent an address for the
company. In the first paragraph, introduce
yourself by giving your name, student status,
and major plus any other information you
may wish to add. In the second paragraph,
state your career interests so that he can
see if an internship will be available in your
area of interest.Close with a Good Will paragraph.
Choose either letter style on pages 414 or 415.
PROCESS:
First, brainstorm ideas for the letter
before you start writing.
Next,type and print a draft and make hand-written
corrections on the printed draft.
Third, make the corrections on the screen and
print a final copy. Hand in both copies plus the
brainstorm, with the final copy stapled
on the top, the draft second, and brainstorm last.
letter, type a business letter to Mr. Dell
Ross, Human Resources at R & J Manufacturing
asking him if the company will have any
internships in summer 2008. Use your name
and address and invent an address for the
company. In the first paragraph, introduce
yourself by giving your name, student status,
and major plus any other information you
may wish to add. In the second paragraph,
state your career interests so that he can
see if an internship will be available in your
area of interest.Close with a Good Will paragraph.
Choose either letter style on pages 414 or 415.
PROCESS:
First, brainstorm ideas for the letter
before you start writing.
Next,type and print a draft and make hand-written
corrections on the printed draft.
Third, make the corrections on the screen and
print a final copy. Hand in both copies plus the
brainstorm, with the final copy stapled
on the top, the draft second, and brainstorm last.
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