module six—persuasive writing
Weeks One and Two
The "Persuasion Through Web Design" Project is introduced this week; a sample is provided.
We will review and evaluate websites and conduct the Online Tools Workshop.
Readings:
"Backpacks vs. Briefcases: Steps toward Rhetorical Analysis," by Laura Bolin Carroll
"Googlepedia: Turning Information Behaviors into Research Skills," by Randall McClure
Writings/Assignments:
The Reflective Writing—this writing will take the form of a blog post and shares your likes, your dislikes, the strengths and weaknesses you observed, and ideas you have for your own site.
Tool Time—add the various tools that you might find helpful to your online project to this shared Google Sheet on Google Classroom. Be sure to add links, descriptions, and possible uses for each tool you include.
Weeks Three, Four, and Five
We will brainstorm topics, locate and prepare material for your webpage.
Readings:
"Annoying Ways People Use Sources," by Kyle D. Stedman
"Walk, Talk, Cook, Eat: A Guide to Using Sources," by Cynthia R. Haller
"Beyond Black on White: Document Design and Formatting in the Writing Classroom," by Michael J. Klein and Kristi L. Shackleford
Writings/Assignments:
The Written Proposal—this writing will take the form of a blog post and should include your plan for addressing the key elements in your composition (see the assignment sheet for details).
Forum Post--This week, please post the thesis of your persuasive essay and your support. This is a great opportunity to get feedback on your position, so that you can adapt to your main audience before publishing.
Weeks Six and Seven
We will hold studio critiques.
Readings:
Your own research for your persuasive project.
Writings/Assignments:
Group- or Self-Evaluations
Peer Review
Week Eight
We will showcase the final products.
Readings:
none
Writings/Assignments:
Group- or Self-Evaluations
Final Reflections--this writing will take the form of a blog post.
The "Persuasion Through Web Design" Project is introduced this week; a sample is provided.
We will review and evaluate websites and conduct the Online Tools Workshop.
Readings:
"Backpacks vs. Briefcases: Steps toward Rhetorical Analysis," by Laura Bolin Carroll
"Googlepedia: Turning Information Behaviors into Research Skills," by Randall McClure
Writings/Assignments:
The Reflective Writing—this writing will take the form of a blog post and shares your likes, your dislikes, the strengths and weaknesses you observed, and ideas you have for your own site.
Tool Time—add the various tools that you might find helpful to your online project to this shared Google Sheet on Google Classroom. Be sure to add links, descriptions, and possible uses for each tool you include.
Weeks Three, Four, and Five
We will brainstorm topics, locate and prepare material for your webpage.
Readings:
"Annoying Ways People Use Sources," by Kyle D. Stedman
"Walk, Talk, Cook, Eat: A Guide to Using Sources," by Cynthia R. Haller
"Beyond Black on White: Document Design and Formatting in the Writing Classroom," by Michael J. Klein and Kristi L. Shackleford
Writings/Assignments:
The Written Proposal—this writing will take the form of a blog post and should include your plan for addressing the key elements in your composition (see the assignment sheet for details).
Forum Post--This week, please post the thesis of your persuasive essay and your support. This is a great opportunity to get feedback on your position, so that you can adapt to your main audience before publishing.
Weeks Six and Seven
We will hold studio critiques.
Readings:
Your own research for your persuasive project.
Writings/Assignments:
Group- or Self-Evaluations
Peer Review
Week Eight
We will showcase the final products.
Readings:
none
Writings/Assignments:
Group- or Self-Evaluations
Final Reflections--this writing will take the form of a blog post.
module five
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module four
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module three
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module two
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module one
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