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Sketch outline, Essay #1<\/p>\n

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Read the assignment\u00a0Essay #1 Assignment: Exemplification.\u00a0 Once you have decided on your thesis statement and three words, phrases, or expressions that you would add to Sedaris’ list, write a sketch outline and submit it in this discussion board.\u00a0 This sketch outline will help you write your rough draft.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The sketch outline should include:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thesis statement:\u00a0 _________________________________________<\/p>\n

Phrase #1:\u00a0_________________________________________<\/p>\n

Phrase #2:\u00a0_________________________________________<\/p>\n

Phrase #3:\u00a0_________________________________________<\/p>\n

You might also include some of the specific details about each phrase that you plan to include in your essay.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Once you submit your outline, I encourage you to look at your classmates’ outlines.\u00a0 See what expressions you’re all writing about!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n (You are not committed to whatever you submit in your sketch outline. If you decide to change your phrases before you submit the final draft, that is fine.)\u00a0\u00a0<\/i>\n <\/p>\n

Essay #1: Exemplification<\/p>\n

David Sedaris\u2019 essay, \u201cYour English Is So Good,\u201d examines language more closely than we probably do normally. Sedaris points out examples of overused phrases, outdated expressions, empty words, and mundane small talk that pepper our everyday interactions. \u00a0<\/p>\n

In this essay assignment, we will use exemplification to also explore such language.\u00a0\u00a0Choose three examples similar to the ones in Sedaris\u2019 essay to describe.\u00a0 Do not use any research or outside sources; don\u2019t \u201cgoogle\u201d overused phrases.\u00a0 Think about words or phrases that get under your skin.\u00a0 If none come to mind, spend a day listening with an attentive ear and pick out such phrases.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n This essay must be a minimum of two full pages<\/u>.\u00a0 It must be typed, double-spaced, and in MLA format.\u00a0 Short essays will be docked one letter grade. Do not use wordy sentences or filler words to add length to your essay; instead, provide additional examples of your three phrases. Remember that specific examples are the key to exemplification!\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

Point of view: This is a less formal essay, so first-person point of view is fine. This means you can use first-person pronouns like “I,” “me,” “my,” “our,” “we,” and “us.” This essay is drawn 100% from personal experience, so make it about yourself and real conversations that you’ve had or overheard. Make it interesting and fun!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n You may not use second-person point of view.<\/u>\u00a0This means that you must not use the pronouns “you” or “your,” unless you are quoting someone directly who used them.\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

\n Example:\u00a0<\/i>\n <\/p>\n

INCORRECT:\u00a0 You know there are words like “literally” that really get under your skin when they’re used incorrectly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

CORRECT:\u00a0There are words like “literally” that really get under my skin when they’re used incorrectly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ACCEPTABLE:\u00a0Billy said, “You literally are going to die if you eat Raising Cane’s for a third night in a row.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

MLA format:\u00a0 The essay must follow MLA format, which for this essay will include the heading, header, spacing, font and font size, and heading.\u00a0 Do not skip any lines anywhere in MLA format, including after the heading, after the title, or between paragraphs.\u00a0 See the sample MLA essay\u00a0The Little Seagull Handbook\u00a0and read the Week 1 Notes in the module; you can also google “Sample MLA essay” to see what it should look like.<\/p>\n

\n The essay must include:<\/u>\n <\/p>\n

Introduction Paragraph:\u00a0Set up the topic.\u00a0 Make it interesting!\u00a0 You might mention Sedaris\u2019 essay as a way of introducing the topic.\u00a0 You should have 6-10 sentences that set up the topic before you get to the thesis statement. End the paragraph with your thesis statement and plan of development (i.e., your three examples).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Body paragraphs:\u00a0 You should have three body paragraphs, each one focused on one particular phrase.\u00a0 Start with a topic sentence. In the body of the paragraph, describe the phrase, where you hear it, and why you think Sedaris might include it in his list.\u00a0\u00a0Provide specific examples.\u00a0\u00a0Remember,\u00a0specific writing is interesting writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Conclusion Paragraph:\u00a0 In just 2-3 sentences, restate your thesis and wrap up your essay.\u00a0 Do not repeat the thesis word-for-word from your introduction. Long conclusion paragraphs will lose points.\u00a0<\/p>\n

*If these minimum requirements are not met, the assignment will receive a grade of \u2018zero.\u2019<\/p>\n

Week 1 Lecture and Notes: First assignments and MLA format<\/h2>\n

Let’s get started!\u00a0<\/p>\n

This week we will read about our first rhetorical mode, exemplification, and write our first essay.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Exemplification simply means to use specific, interesting examples to support the point we are making.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It’s very important to read the\u00a0
\n David Sedaris essay “Your English is So Good”\u00a0<\/a>
\n \u00a0Download David Sedaris essay “Your English is So Good”<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

and answer the discussion questions right away. Essay #1 will build upon the Sedaris essay.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read the instructions for Essay #1 as soon as you finish reading the Sedaris essay.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For this first essay, we will write a sketch outline, a rough draft, and a peer review. This moves this quickly, I expect everyone to already know the basics of essay writing. For a refresher, check out the notes on the next page.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For a refresher on writing introduction paragraphs and writing a first-person essay, take the quiz called after reading the notes on the page called\u00a0
\n Week 1 Lecture and Notes (cont.), Essay Writing (AND QUIZ!)\u00a0<\/a>. This is more of a refresher than a quiz, so you get two chances to make a perfect score.\u00a0\n <\/p>\n

The last section is about how to format your essay. We will submit all of our essays in MLA format, and part of your grade comes from formatting. Read through the notes, look at the MLA sample first page, and watch the video before you get started writing Essay #1. Don’t lose points on formatting!\u00a0<\/p>\n

In short, please read everything in this module, watch the videos, and look over the PowerPoints. Get started right away.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n Required Reading<\/b>
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This week we will start by reading two chapters in the ebook textbook.\u00a0 Chapter 1 will introduce us to the course and explain why reading is so important in a writing course.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Next,\u00a0read Ch. 9: Example, which will introduce us to our first rhetorical mode: exemplification. The first essay we write will be an exemplification essay, following the lead of David Sedaris in his essay,\u00a0
\n “Your English Is So Good.”\u00a0<\/a>
\n \u00a0Download “Your English Is So Good.”\u00a0<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

Third, read\u00a0
\n “Your English is So Good” by David Sedaris\u00a0<\/a>
\n \u00a0Download “Your English is So Good” by David Sedaris<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

and answer the discussion questions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fourth, read\u00a0Ch. 4: The Writing Process\u00a0in\u00a0Back to the Lake.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n Reading List, Week 1:\u00a0<\/u>\n <\/p>\n

Back to the Lake,\u00a0 Chapter 1: Good Writers Are Good Readers<\/p>\n

Back to the Lake,\u00a0 Chapter 9: Example<\/p>\n

David Sedaris, “Your English Is So Good” (The essay is not in the textbook;\u00a0
\n click this link to open a PDF copy<\/a>
\n \u00a0Download click this link to open a PDF copy<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

.)<\/p>\n

Back to the Lake,\u00a0 Chapter 4: The Writing Process<\/p>\n

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In addition to your reading assignments, you must complete three discussion boards. These are an opportunity to “talk” about what you’ve read.<\/p>\n

Next, read through the first essay assignment and start thinking about your essay. All of our essays in the course will be formatted in MLA format. For this first essay, since there’s no research, MLA format is pretty simple!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read the notes below and examine the sample first page below.\u00a0\u00a0The first page of your essay should look exactly like the sample.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each week in this notes section, I will include which of these three learning objectives that the week’s assignments will move us toward.\u00a0 For this week, we are working on:\u00a0<\/p>\n

A. use rhetorical modes to develop ideas;<\/p>\n

B. compose multi-paragraph essays using recognized patterns of development<\/p>\n

At the end of this course, you should be able to do three things:\u00a0<\/p>\n

A. use rhetorical modes to develop ideas;<\/p>\n

B. compose multi-paragraph essays using recognized patterns of development; and<\/p>\n

C. demonstrate library research skills.<\/p>\n

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\n MLA Notes<\/b>
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All of your essays in the course must be typed and in MLA format. \u00a0You can find a sample essay with MLA guidelines starting\u00a0in the\u00a0Little Seagull Handbook.\u00a0(Note: You do not need a title page for any of your essays.) \u00a0I have also included a checklist in the module that lists MLA guidelines, and you can easily find online resources that give you even more examples. \u00a0Here are some guidelines and a sample first page: \u00a0<\/p>\n

Go to the Little Seagull Handbook. Under the Table of Contents in the left-hand side of the page, click “MLA Style,” then “MLA-e Sample Research Paper.” Your first page should look exactly like this first page!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n General Guidelines<\/b>
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\u00b7 Type your paper on a computer\u00a0using a program such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Double-space the text of your paper, and\u00a0use Times New Roman or Calibri font.\u00a0The font size should be\u00a012 pt.\u00a0\u00a0(Do not try and use a bigger font size to make your essay longer!) \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Leave only one space after periods or other punctuation marks.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Set the margins of your document to 1 inch on all sides. (This should be the default.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Indent each of your paragraphs, including the introduction paragraph, by hitting the TAB key once.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Create a header that numbers all pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Use italics when necessary, but never use\u00a0bold font\u00a0or ALL CAPS.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n Formatting the First Page of Your Paper<\/b>
\n <\/h4>\n

\u00b7 Do not make a title page for your\u00a0essay.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 In the upper left-hand corner of the first page, list your name, your instructor’s name, the course, and the date. Again, be sure to use double-spaced text.\u00a0This information must be in this order.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Double space again and center the title.\u00a0Do not skip any extra lines between the heading and the title, or between the title and the body of the essay.\u00a0\u00a0Do not underline, italicize, or place your title in quotation marks; write the title in Title Case (standard capitalization), not in all capital letters.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Double space between the title and the first line of the text, but\u00a0do not skip any additional lines.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Create a header in the upper right-hand corner that includes your last name, followed by a space with a page number; number all pages consecutively with Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin.<\/p>\n

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