Today we begin our last full week of ESL 115C. Our class will revolve around a discussion of the characteristics of effective introductions for problem/solution research papers. Here is the schedule for our final week of classes:
4.5 (12/3) Writing Effective Conclusions
4.6 (12/5) Formatting/Peer Perception
4.7 (12/9, 12/10, 12/11) Individual Conferences (Mandatory)
On Thursday, there will be a sign-up sheet for individual conference times. These times will be during my usual office hours and during our normal class meeting time. Additional times will be made available to accommodate anyone who cannot make it to the blocks I've scheduled. Since I'll be canceling class next Tuesday, attendance at these conferences is mandatory. If you miss your conference, you will receive two absences. While attendance has not be an issue for anyone so far this semester, some of you have reached the maximum number of absences, so I urge everyone to attend their conference.
Once again, here are the requirements for the final IRP problem/solution research paper.
An outline of today's class can be found below:
Writing Effective Conclusions for Problem/Solution Research Papers
I. Brainstorming
Let's begin by reviewing the characteristics of effective conclusions. What information should a conclusion include? Does this depend on the type of paper you've written? How so? What are some common features of all effective conclusions?
Before we begin our discussion of introductions, let's take a look at this short video clip. Do you feel that "Just Joe" provided a good self-introduction? Why or why not?
Now, discuss these questions about introductions with a partner. Once you've discussed the answers for a few minutes, update the doc with your group's perspective(s).
II. Identifying the Common Features of Effective Introductions
Now, with a partner, take a look at this exercise that asks you to identify the common features shared by two example introductions. Following the directions, work your way through the three steps. Once, you've finished, we'll compare our answers as a class.
III. Compare and Contrast: Introductions and Conclusions
This graphic visualizer offers a nice summation of the different issues we've discussed pertaining to the creation of effective introductions and conclusions. Keep this information in mind as you begin to write your own.
IV. Practice: Writing an Effective Introduction
This link takes you back to the rough outline that we created for our demo topic, the raising cost of college tuition at U.S. universities. Using the information from the outline and applying the techniques and strategies we've discussed about how to write effective introductions, take a few minutes and write an introduction for this paper. Once you've finished, you can share you work here.
V. ICES Evaluations
Here is your chance to evaluate me. Please place the completed evaluation forms back in the manila envelope and drop the folder into the campus mailbox in the South entryway to the FLB. The pencils should be returned to my office (FLB 4106).
Housekeeping Details and Homework for Thursday (12/5/13)
-If you haven't already, make sure your body paragraphs for Solution #2 (description, critique and improvement) are in your Dropbox folders. We will be using them for a peer review on Thursday. Anyone without these paragraphs will be marked absent for the day.
-Finish the first draft of your final essay by the Monday, December 9th. Upload it to the 'IRP' folder in your Dropbox.
-If you'd like to come in and talk about your essay this week, send me an email and let me know when you'd like to stop. Please bring specific questions and remember that I am unable to edit papers for you!
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