Sunday, November 30, 2008
Examples of Specific Titles.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Editing Test.
Instructions: Consider your corrections for each sentence below. Do not avoid any grammatical issues.
1. Volkswagon is only having trouble with one of there new models.
2. The grand marshal gave his councel to whoever sought it.
3. Only one of the people who work in the lab is a vetinarian.
4. He claimed he knows a star athalete who will sign with the school.
5. He felt bad due to the unhygenic accomodations.
6. He looks like he can pitch real good.
7. Travelling acrost the U.S., it's vastness effected her.
8. Like I said, he should be like I and do like I do.9.He wanted to know if the criteria is valid
10. Joe told his wife Alice he likes his mistress better than her.
11. The hero was presented with an historic award by the Congressman.
12. This is different than and hopefully more preferrable over that.
13. Its easy to see the difference between she and I.
14. We must try and keep up with the Jones.
15. What kind of a woman could like those kind of men.
16. The principle reason for Lopez' dismissal was because he behaved wierd.
17. Neither her or him know how to play the ukalele.
18. Have you got a receipt for a clam chowder soup which won't make me nauseous.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Assignment #3: What is Happiness?
Assignment #3: What is happiness?
Final draft due: Nov. 24, 2008
Length: 1,000 words
Assignment Goal and Purpose:
For this assignment you are writing an essay that defines happiness. Using at least four sources, as well as your own input, explain what it means to be happy. Make sure you are specific in all areas of the paper. You might want to address these points:
1) Is happiness an emotion? A state of mind? A physical state of being? (i.e. what is happiness' medium?)
2) What kinds of things help someone to be happy? What kinds of things hinder one's happiness?
3) How is happiness defined?
4) Distinguish between closely related terms (i.e. happiness, joy, pleasure, comfort, enjoyment, peace, etc.)
5) What are others' conception of happiness? Why are they wrong?
6) What are the qualities of happiness? Is it fleeting or stagnant? Is it powerful or weak? Does one have to depend on anything external for happiness, or can it be attained only through the activities of the mind?
A successful paper will:
1.) Have well-supported and well-developed ideas.
2.) Be clear, focused, and unified.
3.) Successfully cite material from at least four sources. Three of these can be from your textbook. Your other source must be from an article, book, or a reliable Web site (see me if you don't know what reliable means).
4.) Use an engaging and appropriate style.
5.) Have a strong, clear thesis statement. This will be your definition of happiness.
6.) Anticipate and respond to objections others will make to your argument.
7.) Progress from idea to idea in a logical manner (use "link backs").
8.) Have very few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
9.) Not go off topic. For example, your paper should not be about demographics and what kinds of people are more likely to be happy.
10.) Have proper MLA citations and a works cited page.
Essay Structure and Organization: You are free to take risks in this area. My only requirement is that you do not use the five-paragraph formula. Also, your opening and closing paragraphs should function as such.
*Please email me or see me after class if you have questions or need advice.
*If you do not hand this in on time, I might not have it graded before the semester ends.
Final draft due: Nov. 24, 2008
Length: 1,000 words
Assignment Goal and Purpose:
For this assignment you are writing an essay that defines happiness. Using at least four sources, as well as your own input, explain what it means to be happy. Make sure you are specific in all areas of the paper. You might want to address these points:
1) Is happiness an emotion? A state of mind? A physical state of being? (i.e. what is happiness' medium?)
2) What kinds of things help someone to be happy? What kinds of things hinder one's happiness?
3) How is happiness defined?
4) Distinguish between closely related terms (i.e. happiness, joy, pleasure, comfort, enjoyment, peace, etc.)
5) What are others' conception of happiness? Why are they wrong?
6) What are the qualities of happiness? Is it fleeting or stagnant? Is it powerful or weak? Does one have to depend on anything external for happiness, or can it be attained only through the activities of the mind?
A successful paper will:
1.) Have well-supported and well-developed ideas.
2.) Be clear, focused, and unified.
3.) Successfully cite material from at least four sources. Three of these can be from your textbook. Your other source must be from an article, book, or a reliable Web site (see me if you don't know what reliable means).
4.) Use an engaging and appropriate style.
5.) Have a strong, clear thesis statement. This will be your definition of happiness.
6.) Anticipate and respond to objections others will make to your argument.
7.) Progress from idea to idea in a logical manner (use "link backs").
8.) Have very few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
9.) Not go off topic. For example, your paper should not be about demographics and what kinds of people are more likely to be happy.
10.) Have proper MLA citations and a works cited page.
Essay Structure and Organization: You are free to take risks in this area. My only requirement is that you do not use the five-paragraph formula. Also, your opening and closing paragraphs should function as such.
*Please email me or see me after class if you have questions or need advice.
*If you do not hand this in on time, I might not have it graded before the semester ends.
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