Mr. Robison's

English 60 (Technical Report Writing)

Fall 1998 Schedule

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Week 1

Tuesday, August 25

• Introduction to the course and the Internet as an instructional tool
• E-mail applications, other class business matters
• Pre-tests
• Grammar/Mechanics
• Writing Sample:  Introducing Yourself to the Class
• Preparation for next class:
1. Purchase materials and textbook
2. Examine textbook, syllabus, and class web site:
• http://tlc.uhh.hawaii.edu/wwwwriting/E60f98.

Thursday, August 27

• Examination of textbook
• Grading system
• Overview ofÊ tools available for completing class activities (word processing, etc..)
• Completion of pre-tests (if necessary)
• Preparation for next class
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, chapter 1, pp. 5-23.
2. Surf the Internet. Use any search engine.
3. Bring disk to class

Week 2

Tuesday, September 1

• Discussion of Chapter 1 (The Plan and the Rough Draft)
• Introduction to Writing Activity #1
• Specifics on class tools  use of  WebCT Workspace, word processors  and html editors
• Introduction to creating  your own web site (making a start)
• Preparation for next class:
1. Work on Writing Activity #1
2. Study for LWW Chapter Quiz #1.

Thursday, September 3

• LWW Chapter Quiz #1.  (It must be taken without use of text.)
• Work on parts of Writing Activity #1
• Posting your draft and reviewing others in Workspace Forum.
• Preparation for next class:
1. Work on revision of Writing Activity #1
2. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 190-199

Week 3

Tuesday, September 8

• Work on revision of Writing Activity #1
• Preparation for next class:
1. Completion of Writing Activity #1.(final draft to be posted)
2. Work on other assignments previously given.

Thursday, September 10

• Introduction to Textbook Grammar/Mechanics Review Program
• Mechanics Review (Sentences)
• Practice Worksheet for quiz
• Semester procedure for practice worksheets:
• You may use your text to help you.
• Correct your own answers and show work to instructor.
• You must achieve 80% or above to take the quiz.
• If not, further study and practice is required.
• Mechanics Quiz #1 (Sentences) (You may not use your text.)
• Writing Assignment #1 (second draft must be posted by end of period today).
• Individual Conferences about Writing Activity #1
• Preparation for next class:
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 5, pp. 119-140
2. Revise Writing Activity #1...

Week 4

Tuesday, September 15

• 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:
1. Begin work on Writing Activity #2A (Writing Instructions)
2. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch 7, pp. 200-211

Thursday, September 17

• Mechanics Review (Punctuation)
• Practice Worksheet for quiz
• Semester procedure for practice worksheets:
• You may use your text to help you.
• Correct your own answers and show work to instructor.
• You must achieve 80% or above to take the quiz.
• If not, further study and practice is required.
• Mechanics Quiz # 2 (Punctuation)
• Work on Writing Activity 2A
• Preparation for next class:
1. Study for LWW Chapter 5 Quiz.
2. Writing Activity #2A

Week 5

Tuesday, September 22

• LWW Chapter 5 Quiz
• Completion of Writing Activity 2A (Posting to the Forum)
• Begin work on Writing Activity #2B (Critiquing Instructions)
• Preparation for next class:
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 212-214.
2. Work on Writing Activity #2B

Thursday, September 24

• Mechanics Review (Capitalization)
• Practice Worksheet for quiz
• Semester procedure for practice worksheets:
• You may use your text to help you.
• Correct your own answers and show work to instructor.
• You must achieve 80% or above to take the quiz.
• If not, further study and practice is required.
• Mechanics Quiz #3 (Capitalization)
• Work on Writing Activity #2B
• Preparation for next class:
1. Completion of Writing Activity #2B (You must post to the Forum by the end of the next period.)

Week 6

Tuesday, September 29

• Revisions of Writing Activity #2A
• Updating and improving your own web site
• E-mail netiquette
• Preparation for next class:
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp.214-220.

Thursday, October 1

• Mechanics Review (Plurals and Possessive)
• Practice Worksheet for quiz
• Semester procedure for practice worksheets:
• You may use your text to help you.
• Correct your own answers and show work to instructor.
• You must achieve 80% or above to take the quiz.
• If not, further study and practice is required.
• Mechanics Quiz #4
• Evaluation of Writing Activity #2
• Preparation for next class:
• Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 3, pp. 63-75.

Week 7

Tuesday, October 6

• Overview of Writing Activities #3 and #4
• Introduction to Writing a Summary
• Specifics of Writing Activity #3: researching Internet and online sources.
• Preparation for next class:
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 221-231.
2. Begin work on Writing Activity #3.

Thursday, October 8

• Mechanics Review (Verbs)
• Practice Worksheet for quiz
• Semester procedure for practice worksheets:
• You may use your text to help you.
• Correct your own answers and show work to instructor.
• You must achieve 80% or above to take the quiz.
• If not, further study and practice is required.
• Mechanics Quiz #5
• Work on Writing Activity #3
• Preparation for next class
1. Study for LWW Chapter 3 Quiz.
2. Work on Writing Activity #3.

Week 8

Tuesday, October 13

• LWW Chapter #3 Quiz
• Writing Activity #3 (cont.): evaluating and summarizing a web site
• Preparation for next class:
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 232-238.
2. Work on Writing Activity #3.

Thursday, October 15

• Mechanics Review (Pronouns)
• Practice Worksheet for quiz
• Semester procedure for practice worksheets:
• You may use your text to help you.
• Correct your own answers and show work to instructor.
• You must achieve 80% or above to take the quiz.
• If not, further study and practice is required.
• Mechanics Quiz #6
• Work on Writing Activity #3
• Preparation for next class:
1. Work on Writing Activity #3.

Week 9

Tuesday, October 20

• Completion of Writing Activity #3: posting summaries and links on your web site
• Preparation for next class:
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 239-246.

Thursday, October 22

• Mechanics Review (Word Choice and Spelling)
• Practice Worksheet for quiz
• Semester procedure for practice worksheets:
• You may use your text to help you.
• Correct your own answers and show work to instructor.
• You must achieve 80% or above to take the quiz.
• If not, further study and practice is required.
• Mechanics Quiz #7
• Evaluation of Writing Activity #3
• Preparation for next class:
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 4, pp. 81-115.

Week 10

Tuesday, October 27

• Discussion on LWW Chapter 4 (Research Paper)
• Specifics for Writing Activity #4: research planning and gathering information
• Preparation for next class:
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 247-251.
2. Begin work on Writing Activity #4.

Thursday, October 29

• Mechanics Review (Spelling, cont.)
• Practice Worksheet for quiz
• Semester procedure for practice worksheets:
• You may use your text to help you.
• Correct your own answers and show work to instructor.
• You must achieve 80% or above to take the quiz.
• If not, further study and practice is required.
• Mechanics Quiz #8
• Work on Writing Activity #4
• Preparation for next class:
1. Study for LWWÊChapter #4 Quiz
2. Work on Writing Activity #4..

Week 11

Tuesday, November 3

• Election Day (no class)

Thursday, November 5

• LWW Chapter #4 Quiz
• Writing Activity #4: outlining and organizing information
• Preparation for next class:
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 251-256.

Week 12

Tuesday, November 10

• Writing Activity #4: completing the initial draft and bibliography
• Preparation for next class
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 2, pp. 29-62.
2. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 251-256 (reminder)
3. Work on Writing Activity #4.

Thursday,  November 12

• Mechanics Review (Numbers)
• Practice Worksheet for quiz
• Semester procedure for practice worksheets:
• You may use your text to help you.
• Correct your own answers and show work to instructor.
• You must achieve 80% or above to take the quiz.
• If not, further study and practice is required.
• Mechanics Quiz #9
• Work on Writing Activity #4
• Preparation for next class:
1. Complete Writing Activity #4 (first draft) by beginning of next class period.

Week 13

Tuesday, November 17

• Discussion about LWW Chapter 2
• Introduction to Writing Activity #5A/B (Writing Memos and Letters)
• Preparation for next class:
1. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 7, pp. 257-268
2. Begin work on Writing Activity #5A and B.
3. Begin revision of Writing Activity #4.

Thursday, November 19

• Mechanics Review (Clarity)
• Practice Worksheets for quiz
• Semester procedure for practice worksheets:
• You may use your text to help you.
• Correct your own answers and show work to instructor.
• You must achieve 80% or above to take the quiz.
• If not, further study and practice is required.
• Mechanics Quiz #10
• Work on Writing Activities #4 (revision) and #5A and B
• Preparation for next class:
1. Review grammar concept in text.
2. Study for LWW Chapter 2 Quiz.
3. Continue work on revision of Writing Activity #4.

Week 14

Tuesday, November 24

• LWW Chapter 2 Quiz
• Work on Writing Activity #5
• Preparation for next class:
1. Complete revision of Writing Activities #4
2. Completion of Writing Activity #5.
3. Read and do exercises in LWW, ch. 6, pp. 141-171.

Thursday, November 26

Holiday: Thanksgiving

Week 15

Tuesday, December 4

• Submit Writing Activities #4 (final draft) and 5.
• Add them to your web site if possible.
• Introduction to Writing Activity #6 (Job-seeking documents)
• Preparation for next class:
1. Study for LWW Chapter 6 Quiz..

Thursday, December 6

• Chapter #6 Quiz
• Writing Activity #6: completion of background information file
• Evaluation of class activities
• Preparation for next class:
1. Work on Writing Activity #6.

Week 16

Tuesday, December 8

• Writing Activity #6: typing of resume, completion of application form, etc.
• Unfinished business (revisions? your web site? quizzes?)
• Preparation of next class:
1. Complete on all revisions and allowable make-up work.

Thursday, December 10

• Completion of Writing Activity #6.
• Final update of your web site.
• Calculation of final grade?
• Preparation for next class:
1. 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 17, to hand in revisions of writing activities, to update your web site, and to complete allowable make-up work. Your 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 calculated regardless and any unfinished work may prove to lower your grade considerably.