Recap from Class on 9/27/12

We had class in the computer lab today so that we could revise our first papers. The essays had some great ideas and wonderful interpretations! I do think there are some areas, as a class, that we can improve upon through revision, so that's what we're going to do. The paper hasn't been assigned a formal "grade," yet, but will be after revision. I will give you a copy of the rubric in class so that you can see where points come from. Today, we focused on revising only the introductions to the essays. I have posted the lecture notes that I displayed on the overhead. If you have questions, please ask me or ask a classmate. The assignment for today was to revise ONLY the introduction to your essay. If you need to pick up your graded essay, you may pick it up from the Writing Center by asking at the front desk during business hours (7:30 a.m - 9:00 p.m. M-Th and 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Fridays). I will see you in class on Thursday, and we will meet in the computer lab on the first floor of RCB, room 127. Please bring your essay, handouts from class regarding revision and citation, a Wadsworth Handbook if you still have one, and also a jump drive or log-in for your e-mail so you have a way to save your work. Let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to helping you revise your papers.