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ENG 225 13.F: Draft Workshop

Today’s Plans: Quick Sicart Notes Introductions and Conclusions Paper Rubric Passes Sicart and “Neutral” Problems Lori asked a question about where in his writing Sicart emphasizes the need for “neutral” choices. I have a few quotes that can speak to … Continue reading

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ENG 225 16.M: The Beginning of the End

Today’s Plan: Draft/Final Rubric Intros and Conclusions Scoring a Sample Paper Homework Intros and Conclusions Introductions have three primary objectives. Of course you know that they lay out the “argument” of a paper. I scare-quote argument because I want to … Continue reading

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ENG 122 6.M: Thesis Statements, Roadmapping, Characters and Actions

Today’s Plan: Office Hours Drop Deadline [Thurs Oct 11] Thesis Statements and Roadmapping Williams on Actions (and characters) Questions Homework Office Hours & Drop Deadline Wednesday: 1:30-3:00, Thursday 1:00-2:00. Thesis Statements and Roadmapping I am always hesitant to use the … Continue reading

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ENG 123 12.2: Writing an Introduction

Today’s Plan: Attendance Advising and ENG 229 Professional Writing Introductions Peer Review Final Round Advising and ENG 229 Professional Writing Two things: first, a few of you have approached me about serving as an academic advisor. I am more than … Continue reading

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