e-journal #4 (2/24)

Write a draft thesis statement to your first paper, for which you will write an organized, thoughtful response to one of the texts we have read thus far. The class’s comments to this post can serve as a pool of ideas that you may use to formulate your own thoughts and interpretations. (Due 2/24)

SP#1 Rubric

Here is the link that will take you to a copy of the assignment Rubric for SP#1. Be sure to fully read and digest this document so that you are fully aware of what is being asked of you for this paper. I have left the content of the work fairly open (cf. the section "Ideas and Brainstorming Suggestions") in order to offer the space for creativity. If you are concerned as to whether or not your paper's thesis/topic/structure will satisfy this first formal writing assignment, simply email me, speak with me after class, or during my office hours.

Also, I encourage you to use the College's tutoring services if needed or desired. A second set of eyes glancing over your work can never hurt...

Remember that his assignment is due on Tuesday, March 1st. So, get your gears turning so that you can turn out this piece in no time!

The best of luck in your writing!

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VIP Note: There is one piece of errata that I need mention about the handout given in today's class. In the "Ideas and Brainstorming Suggestions" section there is a bullet point that reads:

Below I have devised from potential...

Revise your “Page for English B,” including in the paper. Then compose an analysis of your work using the appropriate literary terms

It has been updated to read:

Below I have devised some potential...

Revise your “Page for English B,” including this revision in the paper. Then compose an analysis of your work using the appropriate literary terms

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Escape the Cave!!!

Follow this link here to read a selection from Plato's Republic, Book VII. Below is a much better visualization of the image I attempted on the board today in class. Enjoy!

e-journal #3 (2/17)

Choose an Exercise from the section Actions and Events on p.31-32 and complete the task asked of you. If you decide to complete number three you will receive extra credit, as this prompt is more demanding than either number one or two. (Due 2/17)

Updates as of 2/14

Hello all,

As I was pasting the Schedule of Readings and Written Assignments onto its appropriate page on the blog last evening I noticed a few errors and have therefore updated the syllabus once again.

The two errors in syllabus v.2.1. are the following

1. e-journal #4 is due on 2/24, not 2/22 as it was previously listed
2. on 5/17 it mistakenly lists "Revision of Paper Two Due;" it should read "Revision of Paper Three Due"

Have have made the above corrections and have also updated the blog's syllabus link to the newest version, v.2.2.

I have also revamped the Email Roster page to reflect any recent changes during the first two weeks of the course. Please double check to make sure that I have your email address listed correctly; if not leave a comment. If you would prefer that your York College email be listed only, then simply leave a comment on the page and I will make the adjustment.

Remember to have Wasserstein's The Man in a Case read for Tuesday's class.