Tentative Course Syllabus
WEEK 1
Course Introduction
WEEK 2
Reading, Analyzing, and Writing about Literature
Writing about Literature
Writing about Fiction
WEEK 3
Essay Writing: Critique, Analysis, Explication
WEEK 4
Review Essay Format
WEEK 5
Where do I begin?
Online vs. Print
Sources
Primary Research
Conducting Primary Research
Evaluating Sources of Information
Searching the World Wide Web
Internet References
Archival Research
Research Papers
Writing a Research Paper
Genre and the Research Paper
Choosing a Topic
Identifying Audiences
Where do I Begin?
WEEK 6
Research: Further Discussion
Types of Resources
Overview
Evaluating Bibliographic Citations
Evaluation During Reading
Print vs. Internet
Taking Notes
Research Proposals
WEEK 7
Start Preliminary Bibliography (25 sources)
Productive Web Searches
Using Online Library Catalogs
Using Databases and Electronic Indexes
WEEK 8
Introduction to Argumentative Writing
Paradigms for Research Papers
WEEK 9
Correct Documentation
Blending Reference Material
Works Cited
Using Modern Language Association Format
Documenting Electronic Sources
Using Statistics
Citing Sources (Humanities / MLA)
WEEK 10
Strong Thesis Statements
Research and Evidence
Organizing Your Argument
Rhetorical Strategies
Common Ground
Conciliation
Refutation
The Basics of Argumentation, Terms, Definitions
WEEK 11
Logic
Using Logic
Fallacies
Logic in Writing
Does Logic Always Work?
Improprieties
Evaluation of Arguments
Argumentation, Persuasion, and Logic
Writing the Research Paper
First Draft
WEEK 12
Beginning Proofreading
Proofreading for Errors
Proofreading Suggestions
Revising for Cohesion
Steps for Revising
Draft Check and Review
WEEK 13
Research Due
WEEK 14
Preparation for Final
WEEK 15
Date and Time of Final to be Announced
