November 15, 2012

Tonight will likely be a shorter than usual night class.  We are in the process of shaping and writing Major Essay 3.  Tonight we'll exchange and discuss potential topics and thesis statements.  Our goal for tonight is to leave with a topic in hand and a reminder of the research and available resources available to us.  With next week being Thanksgiving, we won't be together again for two weeks.  A rough draft of the essay will be due by the time we return to class on Nov 27.

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Objectives

• Use the writing process to shape the development of the essay 
• Identify and analyze what makes an effective thesis
• Identify and analyze resources available for researching the essay

Activities

• Review the requirements for Major Essay 3
• Complete the Topic Proposal for Major Essay 3
• Share in groups and as a class for evaluation of the proposal & thesis
• Review the research resources available for the essay

Homework

• Major Essay 3 rough draft (electronic copy) due by Thursday, Nov 27
• Bring in a printed copy of Major Essay 3 for peer review