(four pages, topic to be announced)
Timeline
Wednesday, Jan 26: One-page (approx. 250 words) abstract due. This should describe the focus of your paper and the methodologies and sources you plan to use for support.
Wednesday, Feb 2: complete draft (4 pages) due
Wednesday, Feb 16:
final due
Grading
15% abstract
35% peer review
50% for the quality of the paper
The bibliography should be submitted in MLA style, with seven references that might prove helpful as sources of information for your class conference presentation and second essay. Consult A Canadian Writer's Reference for information and examples. At least two of these should be academic books and at least three should be academic articles (for example, those available on the university databases), and at least one should be a website run by an academic institution or newspaper. Examples of sites that should not be used include places such as Wikipedia, where contributors undergo no peer review or do not post their names, and shorthand sites such as Sparks Notes, Grade Saver, or Novel Guide (Consult the University of Alberta's Popular Cheating Sites page for further examples). Due on Wednesday, Feb16.
During this conference, each student will present a five-minute paper as part of a panel. After each panel, the audience will ask questions and offer comments. In addition to presenting a papers, students will be expected to attend all of the other presentations, participate in the question and comment sessions, and post on at least two of the sites set up on Moodle to continue the conference discussions.
Timeline
Wed, Mar 2: One-page (approx. 250 words) abstract due. This should describe the focus of your paper and the methodologies and sources you plan to use for support.
Wed, Mar 9: Complete draft (2 1/2 pages) due. You will read this aloud (twice) with your peer review group.
Wed, Mar 16: Final version prepared for presentation.
Grading
10% abstract
20% peer review
10% Moodle postings
30% presentation of paper
30% participation in questions and comments (extra Moodle postings may count towards this part of the assignment)
This five page essay will expand on the ideas presented in the class conference paper. It must be submitted in MLA style with a substantial Works Cited page.
Timeline
Tuesday, Mar 30: First draft due
Tuesday, Apr 6: Second draft due
Tuesday, Apr 13: Final paper due
Grading
50% peer review sessions
50%
for the quality of the paper