Hey everyone,
Just a reminder that we will NOT be meeting at our usual time and in our usual place next week (on Tuesday the 19th and Thursday the 21st). We'll be having conferences in my office (424H in Stevenson) during your allotted times. (I'll email you all a list of the sign-up sheet, just in case you're like me and sign up for things only to immediately forget the details afterward.) Have a good weekend, enjoy the weather, and think about doing some revising!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Helpdesk Website
Hello all,
Here's a link to the Helpdesk's "catch-all" guide for technology issues, such as mapping the network drive for the STV 250 folders.
http://helpdesk.illinoisstate.edu/pdf/Technology%20Quick%20Start%20Guide%202010.pdf
Here's a link to the Helpdesk's "catch-all" guide for technology issues, such as mapping the network drive for the STV 250 folders.
http://helpdesk.illinoisstate.edu/pdf/Technology%20Quick%20Start%20Guide%202010.pdf
Monday, January 17, 2011
About Me Posts
Hey everyone,
I really enjoyed reading your About Me posts -- you were very inventive, and I'm really excited about this course!
I hope you've had some time to think over what direction you might like to take with your Project 1 playlists and playlist guides; we'll be working on them this week.
Don't forget to read the section on memoir in your WRAs -- pages 45-55 ("Making Memoir" by Eileen Weidbrauk).
Hope you all had a pleasant three-day weekend, and I'll see you tomorrow!
-JK
I really enjoyed reading your About Me posts -- you were very inventive, and I'm really excited about this course!
I hope you've had some time to think over what direction you might like to take with your Project 1 playlists and playlist guides; we'll be working on them this week.
Don't forget to read the section on memoir in your WRAs -- pages 45-55 ("Making Memoir" by Eileen Weidbrauk).
Hope you all had a pleasant three-day weekend, and I'll see you tomorrow!
-JK
Monday, January 10, 2011
Syllabus for 101 (Section 47)
Composition as Critical Inquiry
ENG 101, Section 47
Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00-3:15
Instructor Jennifer Keigher Phone (309) 438-2086
Office 424 H E-mail jakeigh@ilstu.edu (This is my preferred means of communication.)
Office Hours Tuesday and Thursday 1-2 pm
Wednesday 4-5 pm
Required Materials:
• ISU Writing Research Annual, Fall 2010 Edition
• A USB flash drive in order to save backup copies of all of your class work
• Money on your Redbird ID card in order to print off class materials and drafts at the Stevenson labs
Course Description:
Very broadly, during the course of this semester, we will be cultivating a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the act of writing and responding to writing. More specifically, we will spend time developing a working understanding of genre and rhetoric; as we move through the semester, we will do work in both the analysis and in the reproduction of genres that one would encounter not just within the confines of academia but within a larger social and cultural context. We will want to pay special attention to our actual process of writing rather than solely scrutinizing the outcome – in some ways, it’s the “getting there” that’s the most important. (Think “road trip.”)
Course Goals:
Throughout the course of the semester, some common threads will connect the processes of writing. The projects aim to foster a better understanding of these specific areas or goals:
1. Identifying Genres
2. Creating Content
3. Organizing Information in Multiple Genres
4. Technology/Media:
5. The Trajectories of Literate Activity
6. Flexible Research Skills
7. Using Citation Formats and Citing Source Material in Multiple Genres
8. Grammatical Usage and Sentence Structure
9. Cultural and Social Contexts
Though some or all of these concepts may seem foreign to you, we will be discussing all of these issues as they arise within our projects – have no fear!
Grading and Coursework Policies:
I will be using a standard ten-point numerical system (i.e. 100-90 is an A, 89-80 is a B, etc.).
The breakdown of weights and percentages for the assignments is as follows:
Homework (Journals, Blog Entries, Reading Responses)--------15%
Participation-----------------------------------------------------------------5%
Project 1-----------------------------------------------------------------------20%
Project 2-----------------------------------------------------------------------20%
Project 3-----------------------------------------------------------------------20%
Project 4-----------------------------------------------------------------------20%
During the course of the semester, you will be completing four full projects. On each of these projects, you will receive an advisory grade indicating what you would receive on the project if you did no further revision. If you are satisfied with your advisory grade, you may choose not to do additional revision, and this advisory grade will become your final grade for the project. However, I do encourage and support revisions on your work; if you are unhappily surprised with a low advisory grade, or you just plain want a chance to pep up a paper that needs work, I will accept further revisions at the close of the semester. We will discuss this further as we begin work assembling our final portfolios.
The final portfolio is a digital space for all of the writing that you will be doing throughout the semester. Though the final portfolio will not be graded on its own, it should be a complete representation of your work and of any final revisions that you choose to make. (We’ll discuss final portfolios in more detail at the end of the semester.)
Homework: Journals, Blog Entries, Reading Responses, etc…
Because we are highlighting the process of the writing just as much as the product (if not more), it will be imperative that you complete the homework assignments on the specified dates; many of the homework assignments will provide you with opportunities to stop and reflect on your own work. Also, your homework will occasionally guide class discussions, and everyone’s input is necessary. Because we are going to be working to facilitate the writing process in an atmosphere of mutual respect among writers, there will be no room for slack.
Late Work:
Because we have a full semester of activities, any due dates for projects and assignments must be strictly adhered to. The dispersal of our work load is designed to help, not hinder your progress, and if you fail to meet the deadlines of an assignment, I reserve the right to not accept it. In very, very rare cases (death in the immediate family cases, etc) I will be flexible; however, this would only be permissible in the rarest of cases and at my discretion.
Attendance:
Two absences are unpenalized. Each absence after this results in a ½ letter grade reduction. This means that whatever the FINAL letter grade in the course, it is reduced by the accrued absences. Eight absences is just slightly over 20% of the classes for the course, and thus results in an automatic failing grade for the course. Again, we will be doing lots of group work and revision throughout the course of the semester, so it is in your best interest to avoid being absent. Also of note: if you are absent the day that a project or other assignment is due, this does not excuse you from turning it in. For all assignments, you will be providing electronic copies, and in the case of absence where you cannot turn in a hard copy of your assignment, you must have submitted your electronic copy.
Technology Technicalities:
We will be using the STV 250 folders extensively this semester, so be sure that you know how to access the folder from home. (If you are unsure about this and other technical issues, the Helpdesk is really great at providing helpful information for just these sorts of issues; check out their website at www.helpdesk.ilstu.edu to find answers to questions that I couldn’t even hope to help you with!)
As we progress through the writing process on our various projects, you will have various drafts of the different stages of your papers. For my sake as well as yours, please save all of your drafts in your personal STV 250 folder in a well-organized and easily navigable fashion – it’s terrible roaming around a cluttered STV 250 folder! Also, as you write, be sure not to save over a previous copy of a draft. Every copy of every draft will be important in the analysis of your writing process, so we can’t afford to save over anything.
Public Writing:
Because the STV 250 folders are public, their contents may be viewed by me, your peers, and just about anyone else with the motivation to go poking about through them. In light of this, I would ask you to be mindful about what you do and do not share with your peers and with me; please be comfortable and confident with the choices that you make concerning writing material that you wish to share.
Academic Integrity and the Treatment of Plagiarism:
Any work that is created in this course should be completely your own unless it is properly cited (and we will discuss citation models at a later date). If you are unsure if you are committing an act of plagiarism, please contact me and we’ll talk through it, or refer to the Code of Student Conduct on Academic Dishonesty at the Dean of Students’ website: http://www.deanofstudents.ilstu.edu/downloads/crr/code-of-student-conduct.pdf. Plagiarism will not be tolerated, and offenses will be reported to higher authorities within the university system.
Classroom Practices, Odds and Ends:
The ideal classroom space for a writing course such as this is one that fosters the exploration of new ideas and differing viewpoints, and because of this, it is important that everyone has a voice and the means to exercise it. Also, lots of our work in class will be performed in group settings, so it is vital that we strive to maintain a good, professional writing cohort.
Please, please, please bear in mind that:
1. Cell phones are extremely distracting. You should turn any of your devices to silent while in class, and if you are expecting an emergency call (and no, not a “Watterson has puppychow today… omg!!!” text), let me know, and we’ll work something out.
2. Excessive tardiness is one of my biggest pet peeves. If you’re unobtrusively late every once in awhile, it’s not a big deal; however, if it becomes a trend, it will be reflected in your participation and/or attendance grade.
3. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Friendster (hello 2001…) are also extremely distracting, both for me and for you. There will rarely be a time when it would be truly appropriate for you to be on any of these sites.
Special Accommodations:
If you have a documented disability and need to arrange a reasonable accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell Hall. You may also call them at (309) 438-5853
Writing Assistance:
I will always be willing and happy to assist you throughout your writing stages. You should also be aware of a really, really great (and free!) service that is available to you at the Julia N. Visor Center. The Visor Center provides free one-on-one tutoring for various classes, including help with every stage (from drafting to final revisions) of writing for ENG 101 students. The tutors there are first-rate, and I would be open to offering extra credit if one were inclined to make use of these awesome services. You can reach them at (309) 438-7100, and they are conveniently located in the Vrooman 12 (between Hewett and Manchester dorms).
Disclaimer!
I must reserve the right to make modifications to the policies outlined in this syllabus and on any requirements of coursework that you complete during the semester. You should know, however, that if any changes do take place, you will be notified promptly, and they should not add significantly to the coursework.
ENG 101, Section 47
Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00-3:15
Instructor Jennifer Keigher Phone (309) 438-2086
Office 424 H E-mail jakeigh@ilstu.edu (This is my preferred means of communication.)
Office Hours Tuesday and Thursday 1-2 pm
Wednesday 4-5 pm
Required Materials:
• ISU Writing Research Annual, Fall 2010 Edition
• A USB flash drive in order to save backup copies of all of your class work
• Money on your Redbird ID card in order to print off class materials and drafts at the Stevenson labs
Course Description:
Very broadly, during the course of this semester, we will be cultivating a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the act of writing and responding to writing. More specifically, we will spend time developing a working understanding of genre and rhetoric; as we move through the semester, we will do work in both the analysis and in the reproduction of genres that one would encounter not just within the confines of academia but within a larger social and cultural context. We will want to pay special attention to our actual process of writing rather than solely scrutinizing the outcome – in some ways, it’s the “getting there” that’s the most important. (Think “road trip.”)
Course Goals:
Throughout the course of the semester, some common threads will connect the processes of writing. The projects aim to foster a better understanding of these specific areas or goals:
1. Identifying Genres
2. Creating Content
3. Organizing Information in Multiple Genres
4. Technology/Media:
5. The Trajectories of Literate Activity
6. Flexible Research Skills
7. Using Citation Formats and Citing Source Material in Multiple Genres
8. Grammatical Usage and Sentence Structure
9. Cultural and Social Contexts
Though some or all of these concepts may seem foreign to you, we will be discussing all of these issues as they arise within our projects – have no fear!
Grading and Coursework Policies:
I will be using a standard ten-point numerical system (i.e. 100-90 is an A, 89-80 is a B, etc.).
The breakdown of weights and percentages for the assignments is as follows:
Homework (Journals, Blog Entries, Reading Responses)--------15%
Participation-----------------------------------------------------------------5%
Project 1-----------------------------------------------------------------------20%
Project 2-----------------------------------------------------------------------20%
Project 3-----------------------------------------------------------------------20%
Project 4-----------------------------------------------------------------------20%
During the course of the semester, you will be completing four full projects. On each of these projects, you will receive an advisory grade indicating what you would receive on the project if you did no further revision. If you are satisfied with your advisory grade, you may choose not to do additional revision, and this advisory grade will become your final grade for the project. However, I do encourage and support revisions on your work; if you are unhappily surprised with a low advisory grade, or you just plain want a chance to pep up a paper that needs work, I will accept further revisions at the close of the semester. We will discuss this further as we begin work assembling our final portfolios.
The final portfolio is a digital space for all of the writing that you will be doing throughout the semester. Though the final portfolio will not be graded on its own, it should be a complete representation of your work and of any final revisions that you choose to make. (We’ll discuss final portfolios in more detail at the end of the semester.)
Homework: Journals, Blog Entries, Reading Responses, etc…
Because we are highlighting the process of the writing just as much as the product (if not more), it will be imperative that you complete the homework assignments on the specified dates; many of the homework assignments will provide you with opportunities to stop and reflect on your own work. Also, your homework will occasionally guide class discussions, and everyone’s input is necessary. Because we are going to be working to facilitate the writing process in an atmosphere of mutual respect among writers, there will be no room for slack.
Late Work:
Because we have a full semester of activities, any due dates for projects and assignments must be strictly adhered to. The dispersal of our work load is designed to help, not hinder your progress, and if you fail to meet the deadlines of an assignment, I reserve the right to not accept it. In very, very rare cases (death in the immediate family cases, etc) I will be flexible; however, this would only be permissible in the rarest of cases and at my discretion.
Attendance:
Two absences are unpenalized. Each absence after this results in a ½ letter grade reduction. This means that whatever the FINAL letter grade in the course, it is reduced by the accrued absences. Eight absences is just slightly over 20% of the classes for the course, and thus results in an automatic failing grade for the course. Again, we will be doing lots of group work and revision throughout the course of the semester, so it is in your best interest to avoid being absent. Also of note: if you are absent the day that a project or other assignment is due, this does not excuse you from turning it in. For all assignments, you will be providing electronic copies, and in the case of absence where you cannot turn in a hard copy of your assignment, you must have submitted your electronic copy.
Technology Technicalities:
We will be using the STV 250 folders extensively this semester, so be sure that you know how to access the folder from home. (If you are unsure about this and other technical issues, the Helpdesk is really great at providing helpful information for just these sorts of issues; check out their website at www.helpdesk.ilstu.edu to find answers to questions that I couldn’t even hope to help you with!)
As we progress through the writing process on our various projects, you will have various drafts of the different stages of your papers. For my sake as well as yours, please save all of your drafts in your personal STV 250 folder in a well-organized and easily navigable fashion – it’s terrible roaming around a cluttered STV 250 folder! Also, as you write, be sure not to save over a previous copy of a draft. Every copy of every draft will be important in the analysis of your writing process, so we can’t afford to save over anything.
Public Writing:
Because the STV 250 folders are public, their contents may be viewed by me, your peers, and just about anyone else with the motivation to go poking about through them. In light of this, I would ask you to be mindful about what you do and do not share with your peers and with me; please be comfortable and confident with the choices that you make concerning writing material that you wish to share.
Academic Integrity and the Treatment of Plagiarism:
Any work that is created in this course should be completely your own unless it is properly cited (and we will discuss citation models at a later date). If you are unsure if you are committing an act of plagiarism, please contact me and we’ll talk through it, or refer to the Code of Student Conduct on Academic Dishonesty at the Dean of Students’ website: http://www.deanofstudents.ilstu.edu/downloads/crr/code-of-student-conduct.pdf. Plagiarism will not be tolerated, and offenses will be reported to higher authorities within the university system.
Classroom Practices, Odds and Ends:
The ideal classroom space for a writing course such as this is one that fosters the exploration of new ideas and differing viewpoints, and because of this, it is important that everyone has a voice and the means to exercise it. Also, lots of our work in class will be performed in group settings, so it is vital that we strive to maintain a good, professional writing cohort.
Please, please, please bear in mind that:
1. Cell phones are extremely distracting. You should turn any of your devices to silent while in class, and if you are expecting an emergency call (and no, not a “Watterson has puppychow today… omg!!!” text), let me know, and we’ll work something out.
2. Excessive tardiness is one of my biggest pet peeves. If you’re unobtrusively late every once in awhile, it’s not a big deal; however, if it becomes a trend, it will be reflected in your participation and/or attendance grade.
3. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Friendster (hello 2001…) are also extremely distracting, both for me and for you. There will rarely be a time when it would be truly appropriate for you to be on any of these sites.
Special Accommodations:
If you have a documented disability and need to arrange a reasonable accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell Hall. You may also call them at (309) 438-5853
Writing Assistance:
I will always be willing and happy to assist you throughout your writing stages. You should also be aware of a really, really great (and free!) service that is available to you at the Julia N. Visor Center. The Visor Center provides free one-on-one tutoring for various classes, including help with every stage (from drafting to final revisions) of writing for ENG 101 students. The tutors there are first-rate, and I would be open to offering extra credit if one were inclined to make use of these awesome services. You can reach them at (309) 438-7100, and they are conveniently located in the Vrooman 12 (between Hewett and Manchester dorms).
Disclaimer!
I must reserve the right to make modifications to the policies outlined in this syllabus and on any requirements of coursework that you complete during the semester. You should know, however, that if any changes do take place, you will be notified promptly, and they should not add significantly to the coursework.
Welcome!
Hey everyone!
So, we've gotten through the syllabus gig; now let's get to the fun part. For the duration of this course, I'd like for you to experiment a little with blogging. Some of you may be really comfortable with it and already have blogs of your own, and if you do, that's cool. If not, have no fear -- I am new to the blogging world myself. At very least, I'd like for this blog to be a place that you can go to find pertinent information quickly. I'll try to throw up dates and deadlines here as a reminder (but do remember that the STV 250 folder is always the best place to go). Some of your journal entries and reading responses will be posted here, and we'll talk about the sorts of conventions that will probably work the best for us.
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