Mr. Robison's
English 60 (Technical Report Writing)
Fall 1997 Schedule
Week 1
Tuesday, August 26
- Introdution to the course
- E-mail application forms, etc.
- Pre-tests
- Grammar review
- Writing Sample
- Preparation for next class:
- Purchase materials and textbook
- Examine textbook and syllabus
Thursday, August 28
- Examination of textbook
- Grading system
- Introduction to the Internet
- Preparation for next class
- Read and do exercises in LWW, chapter 1, pp. 5-23.
- Surf the Internet. Use any search engine.
- Bring disk to class
Week 2
Tuesday, September 2
- Discussion of Chapter 1 (The Plan and the Rough Draft)
- What did you find out from the Internet
- Introduction to Writing Activity #1
- Use of word processors and html editors
- Making your own web page
- Preparation for next class:
- Work on Writing Activity #1
- Study for LWW Chapter Quiz #1.
Thursday, September 4
- Class will not meet. Teacher will be off island
- Go to Learning Center, check in at the Reading Lab counter, and receive
quiz and assistance from tutor Brandon Waihee.
- LWW Chapter Quiz #1 (It must be taken without use of
text.)
- Work on parts of Writing Activity #1
- Preparation for next class:
- Continue searching the Internet.
- Work on Writing Actvitiy #1
- Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 190-199
Week 3
Tuesday, September 9
- Work on Writing Activity #1
- Preparation for next class:
- Completion of Writing Activity #1.
- Work on other assignments previously given.
Thursday, September 11
- Introduction to Textbook Grammar Review Program
- Mechanics Review (Sentences)
- Introduction to Blue Pencil
- Blue Pencil Lesson C (all)
- Teaching grammar concept to instructor or classmate
- Mechanics Quiz #1 (Sentences)
- Individual Conference about Writing Activity #1
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do excercises in LWW, ch. 5, pp. 119-140
- Revise Writing Activity #1 if necessary..
Week 4
- Wrap-up of Writing Activity #1
- Introduction to Writing Instructions (Chapter 5)
- Introduction to Writing Activity #2A and B (Writing and Critiquing
Instructions)
- Preparation for next class:
- Begin work on Writing Activity #2A (Writing Instructions)
- Read and do exercises in LWW, ch 7, pp. 200-211
Thursday, September 18
- Mechanics Review (Punctuation)
- Blue Pencil Lesson B (pr, 1 and F (pr, 1)
- Teaching grammar concept to instructor or classmate
- Mechanics Quiz # 2 (Punctuation)
- Work on Writing Activity 2A
- Preparation for next class:
- Study for LWW Chapter 5 Quiz.
- Writing Activity #2A
Week 5
Tuesday, September 23
- LWW Chapter 5 Quiz
- Completion of Writing Activity 2A
- Begin work on Writing Activity #2B (Critiquing Instructions)
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 212-214.
- Work on Writing Activity #2B
Thursday, September 25
- Mechanics Review (Capitlization)
- Blue Pencil Lesson A (all)
- Teaching grammar concept to instructor or classmate
- Mechanics Quiz #3 (Capitalization)
- Work on Writing Activity #2B
- Preparation for next class:
- Completion of Writing Activity #2B
Week 6
Tuesday, September 30
- Revisions of Writing Activity #2A (as necessary)
- Updating and improving your own web site
- Introduction to e-mail (if accounts are available)
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp.214-220.
Thursday, October 2
- Mechanics Review (Plurals and Possessive)
- Blue Pencil Practice/Worksheet
- Blue Pencil Lesson F (2 and 3 only)
- Teaching grammar concept to instructor or classmate
- Mechanics Quiz #4
- Evaluation of Writing Activity #2
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do excercises in LWW, ch. 3, pp. 63-75.
Week 7
Tuesday, October 7
- Overview of Writing Activities #3 and #4
- Introduction to Writing a Summary
- Specifics of Writing Activity #3: researching with UHCARL and the Internet
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 221-231.
- Begin work on Writing Activity #3.
Thursday, October 9
- Mechanics Review (Verbs)
- Blue Pencil Lesson G (all)
- Teaching grammar concept to instructor or classmate
- Mechanics Quiz #5
- Work Writing Activity #3
- Preparation for next class
- Study for LWW Chapter 3 Quiz.
- Work on Writing Activity #3.
Week 8
Tuesday, October 14
- LWW Chapter #3 Quiz
- Writing Activity #3 (cont.): evaluating and summarizing a web site
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 232-238.
- Work on Writing Activity #3.
Thursday, October 16
- Mechanics Review (Pronouns)
- Blue Pencil Lesson E (all)
- Teaching grammar concept to instructor or classmate
- Mechanics Quiz #6
- Work on Writing Activity #3
- Preparation for next class:
- Work on Writing Activity #3.
Week 9
Tuesday, October 21
- Completion of Writing Activity #3: putting summaries and links on your
web site
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 239-246.
Thursday, October 23
- Mechanics Review (Word Choice and Spelling)
- Blue Pencil Lesson H (all)
- Teaching grammar concept to instructor or classmate
- Mechanics Quiz #7
- Evaluation of Writing Activity #3
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do excercises in LWW, ch. 4, pp. 81-115.
Week 10
Tuesday, October 28
- Discussion on LWW Chapter 4 (Research Paper)
- Specifics for Writing Activity #4: research planning and gathering
information
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 247-251.
- Begin work on Writing Activity #4.
Thursday, October 30
- Mechanics Review (Spelling, cont.)
- Blue Pencil Lesson Practice/Worksheet only (no computer work)
- Teaching grammar concept to instructor or classmate
- Mechanics Quiz #8
- Work on Writing Activity #4
- Preparation for next class:
- Study for LWW Chapter #4 Quiz
- Work on Writing Activity #4..
Week 11
Tuesday, November 4
- LWW Chapter #4 Quiz
- Writing Activity #4: outlining and organizing information
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 251-256.
Thursday, November 6
- Mechanics Review (Numbers)
- Blue Pencil Practice Worksheet only (no computer work)
- Teaching grammar concept to instructor or classmate
- Mechanics Quiz #9
- Work on Writing Activity #4
- Preparation for next class:
- Work on Writing Activity #4.
Week 12
Tuesday, November 11
Thursday, November 13
- Writing Activity #4: completing the initial draft and bibliography
- Preparation for next class
- Read and do excercises in LWW, ch. 2, pp. 29-62.
- Work on Writing Activity #4.
Week 13
Tuesday, November 18
- Discussion about LWW Chapter 2
- Introduction to Writing Activity #5 (Writing Memos and Letters)
- Practice with e-mail
- Preparation for next class:
- Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 257-268
- Begin work on Writing Activity #5.
- Continue work on Writing Activity #4.
Thursday, November 20
- Mechanics Review (Clarity)
- Blue Pencil Lesson D (all) and Blue Pencil Practice/Worksheet
- Teaching grammar concept to instructor or classmate
- Mechanics Quiz #10
- Work on Writing Activities #4 and #5
- Preparation for next class:
- Review grammar concept in text.
- Study for LWW Chapter 2 Quiz.
- Continue work on Writing Activity #4.
Week 14
Tuesday, November 25
- Grammar post-test
- LWW Chapter 2 Quiz
- Work on Writing Activity #5
- Preparation for next class:
- Complete Writing Activities #4 and 5.
- Read and do excercises in LWW, ch. 6, pp. 141-171.
Thursday, November 27
Week 15
Tuesday, December 5
- Hand in Writing Activities #4 and 5.
- Add them to your web site if possible.
- Introduction to Writing Activity #5 (Job-seeking documents)
- Preparation for next class:
- Study for LWW Chapter 6 Quiz..
Thursday, December 7
- Chapter #6 Quiz
- Writing Activity #6: completion of background information file
- Evaluation of class activities
- Preparation for next class:
- Work on Writing Activity #6.
Week 16
Tuesday, December 9
- Writing Activity #6: typing of resume, completion of application form,
etc.
- Unfinished business (revisions? your web site? quizzes?)
- Preparation of next class:
- Complete on all revisions and allowable make-up work.
Thursday, December 11
- Completion of Writing Activity #6.
- Final update of your web site.
- Calculation of final grade
- Preparation for next class:
- Instruction for the semester is over. See note below.
Week 17 (Final Examination Week)
There will be no final examination for this course. However, you have
until 3 p.m, .Thursday, December 18, to hand in revisions of writing activities,
to update your web site, and to complete allowable make-up work. You final
grade will be calculated whenever you finish all of the required assignments.
If your work is not completed by December 18, your grade will be caculated
regardless and any unfinished work may prove to lower your grade considerably.