Reading & Comprehension

NFG: Read Chps. 28-29 (239-54). These chapters deal with strategies for beginning and ending essays, thesis and topical statements, and transitions.

Read these sample selections from an annotated bibliography with the topic Reading and Literature in the Composition Classroom. Each of your annotations should be formatted in the MLA style of these samples.

Read What Is a Scholarly Journal?

Owl @ Purdue: Read Annotated Bibliographies & Evaluating Print vs. Internet Sources.

Owl @ Purdue (Grammar): Read Transitions and Transitional Devices and Sentence Fragments.

Assignments

WebCT: In the discussion forum, post the topic of your annotated bibliography, explaining what it is and why you find it interesting and important. You must also comment on one of your peer's postings, providing him or her with constructive criticism. Each of you, then, must contribute a total of two postings. Both positive and negative feedback should be substantive; don't simply tell somebody that their topic is good or bad. If it's good, explain why. If it's bad, explain how you think it can be improved upon. You may also ask your peers for help in this forum with specific questions about a proposed topic. Each response should be no less than 250 words. DUE DATE & TIME: Monday, Sep. 21, 5 p.m.

Essay #1 (Final Draft): Submit the annotated bibliography via WebCT. DUE DATE & TIME: Friday, Sep. 25, 5 p.m.