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Week 9 – Class Notes

27 November 2007 by kegill

1) Distribute
2) Explain marks

Check marks, left margin = grammatical, punctuation spelling errors
Circled words = confusing or inappropriate
Vertical line, left margin = highlights material that is well-written, insightful or creative
A question mark (?) means I don’t understand

3) Common errors

More “reporting” than “evaluating” and not linking the content to the course:
- “Requirement: a 750-1000-word book review (not report) that positions the book in the context of the course.”
Failure to discuss authors (mention names, analyze credibility)
Empty claims (arguments lacked evidence)
Overly colloquial language
No recommendation

4) Stylistic observations:

It’s [1990s] not [1990's or 90s or '90s]
I would write “95 theses” not “ninety-five theses” … generally accepted (Chicago, AP, etc) style is to spell out numbers one through nine
“Dated” v “outdated”
Data: a plural, not singular, noun (data “are” not data “is”)
Subject-verb match
- Books don’t “look” or “argue” … people do
- When you chose a verb, make sure it is appropriate for your subject

next week:

Grades are updated (does not include comments, weekend emails)
Discussion Leader PPT due Friday 30 November (CollectIt)
- If you did not use a PPT, upload a plain text doc with a link to your blog post
- Everyone: make sure you have links to any external media (youTube, etc) that you used during your presentation!
First paper – feedback available by next Tuesday
Discuss due date for second paper draft
- I am the only person giving feedback on this paper
- Currently – post to your blog as page – by Friday 30 November @ 7 pm
- Revised date – Sunday 2 December @ 7 pm
Final paper / annotated bibliography / presentation PPT due on 11 Dec @ 7 pm (CollectIt)
Peer writing group feedback due on 11 Dec @ 7 pm (webQ)

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