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= COMARTS: Academic Writing Section 3 = = With Virtual MC/Ajarn Kenneth "Todd" Ruiz  =

= ANNOUNCEMENT:  = = = = = = = = = = Students who are unable to physically attend due to remaining flood will be allowed to take the exam online. However, any student claiming they can not attend the quiz or the final exam will need to give certifiable evidence that they cannot get to campus. =
 * Quiz 2 will be held on Thursday 8/12/11 10:00 - 11:00. I'll tell you the room as soon as I know.
 * The final exam will be held on Thursday 15/12/11 10:00 - 12:00.

__ **Quiz Two and Final Exam details:** __
Quiz 2: 
 * Summarizing/paraphrasing
 * Using citations
 * Parallel structure
 * Cause/effect signal words

Final: 
 * Thesis statements
 * General knowledge about Cause/Effect and Compare/Contrast essays.
 * Write an argumentative essay based on a topic provided during the exam. **(Note: You do NOT need to prepare a topic or outline in advance.)**

Please bring your journals with 10 completed entries with you to the final.   **FAQ: ** Q: Do I need to write 10 entries in a new journal? A: No. Most of you did write in your journals, as I asked and asked and asked you all to do. Some of you insisted on handing in random scraps of paper, which I asked and asked and asked you -not- to do. IF you handed something in before the midterm, it will count toward your total. Up to you to remember -- I'm not going to count every entry that I have received. I've given you guys many topics and also encouraged you to write about things/ideas/subjects that interest you. One entry should be no less than a couple paragraphs. Don't write junk -- I do not have the time to read junk.

Q: What the heck is a "cause effect connector?" A: Again, please visit the Wikithing and read everything there. Read Chapters 6 and 9 as well.

Q: Do we have more homework before the quiz/final? A: No. If you would like to write a short argumentative essay, I will be happy to review it and return it to you before the final. I will include it among your assignment scores.

Q: Do we really need to write proper in-text citations in our essay? A: Yes. You will be given a full MLA Citation, and must make the appropriate (Parenthetical) citation in your essay. ==

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 * == Week One: Paraphrasing and Summarizing (Nov. 14 - 18) ==
 * ==**Paraphrasing and Summarizing Assignment**==
 * ==**Week Two: Parallel Structure (Nov. 21-25)**==
 * ==**Week Three-ish: Cause and Effect and Argumentative writing**==

1. All individual work must be done by you.
== 2. Academic standards on integrity and professionalism are expected. == == 3. Please complete your work/assignments in a word processing program like MS Word and email your work/assignments to Keep a copy of your work saved on your computer's hard drive. This will protect you in case of internet failure or problems with the Wiki page. == == 4. Attendance and Class Participation points will be given for assignments completed on time. Points will be deducted for Late assignments. ==

== 5. If you have any questions, you have two options: ==
 * ==Use the discussion tab at the top of this page. Your question can be viewed by all the students and they can also see the reply.==
 * ==OR contact me privately using one of the methods below.==