April 24, 2009

Take Your Final Exam

Take your final exam in WebCT.

You must finish the exam by 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28.

If you run into a problem with WebCT, you can take a paper version of the exam in my office [3-255ONLY during the scheduled final exam period for your class.

April 23, 2009

Class Meeting 27

What We Did

Students submitted their portfolios and research essays and received their averages going into the final exam. 

Homework for the Next Class

Prepare for your final exam in WebCT.

You must finish the exam by 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28.

If you run into a problem with WebCT, you can take a paper version of the exam in my office [3-255ONLY during the scheduled final exam period for your class.

April 16, 2009

Class Meeting 26

What We Did

We discussed the completion of the research essay.

Materials You Need

Homework for Thursday, April 23

We will not meet as a group in class on Tuesday, April 21. Use that day to work on your draft. On Thursday, April 23, bring your completed paper and portfolio to your meeting with me. All appointments will be in my office [3-255].

April 14, 2009

Class Meeting 25

What We Did

We drafted the works cited page for the essay.

Homework for Thursday, April 16

Complete your works cited page. Work on the draft of your essay.

April 09, 2009

Class Meeting 24

What We Did

We turned the database evidence worksheets into body paragraphs for the research essay.

Materials You Need

Homework for Tuesday, April 14

Start typing the body paragraphs. Bring an electronic copy of your opening to class on Tuesday. We will meet in 6-118.

April 07, 2009

Class Meeting 23

What We Did

We turned the book and online newspaper evidence worksheets into body paragraphs for the research essay.

Materials You Need

Homework for Thursday, April 8

Complete all four strategy sheets.

April 02, 2009

Class Meeting 22

What We Did

Students completed their library research.

Homework for Tuesday, April 7

The opening of your research essay is due on Tuesday, April 7.

March 31, 2009

Class Meeting 21

What We Did

Students found the two database articles they need for their research essays.

Materials You Need

Homework for Thursday, April 2

The evidence worksheets for the two database articles are due at the end of class on Thursday, April 2.

The opening of your research essay is due on Tuesday, April 7.

We will meet in 6-101 on Thursday. Bring your copy card with at least a $1 balance.

March 26, 2009

Class Meeting 20

What We Did

We discussed the opening of the research essay.

Materials You Need

Homework for Tuesday, March 31

The evidence worksheets for the book and online newspaper are due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, March 31.

The opening of your research essay is due on Tuesday, April 7.

We will meet in 6-101 on Tuesday. Bring your copy card with at least a $1 balance.

March 24, 2009

Class Meeting 19

What We Did

Students began researching their essay.

Materials You Need

Homework for Thursday, March 26

Begin your evidence worksheets. Both are due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, March 31.

We will meet in our regular room on Thursday.