Last Blog Post - Editing Activity

Over on Angel I have posted some sample essays for you to look at. These essays were in the A range but this does not mean they were perfect. Read through them (should be 3) and, as you do, make a list of 7 specific things that are done in the papers that you think make them an A paper.

Afterwards, list 5 specific things you think you need to integrate into you paper.

Have this done by classtime on Monday.

A nonspecific answer: "It had good arguments"
A specific answer: "The use of the example from her friend who had done drugs provided a powerful argument because...."

Evaluation Proposals and Research Post - Due 8/2

* Take some time tonight researching your topic. Find 3 resources that you think will help flesh out your piece. Post them on your blog in MLA format with 2-3 sentences about what they say and how you will use it (for each)

* Then post your topic proposal. which should look like this:
1) I am evaluating _____ as a good/bad ________ using criteria X, Y, Z in order to establish that (larger cultural claim)