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Check ins and Writing Time

3/8/2016

 
If you are on track...
  1. Parts I-III are drafted
  2. Part IV is started
  3. You've completed the topic sentence and transition workshops, and revised them in your draft
  4. You've reviewed the rubric and clarified any questions about it
  5. You've sent your email to schedule SPAM 3 with your advisor
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HOMEWORK
  1. Senior Thesis Rough Draft:  DUE Thursday, SOC.  Emailed to Lori and SPA, and hard copy printed for peer critique.

SPAM 3, Peer Critiques for Topics and Transitions, and Rubrics

3/7/2016

 
Starter:
  1. Read through the Senior Thesis Rubric, and jot down any questions you have about it with your group.
  2. Lori will answer questions.

SPAM 3 Email Guidelines
See the Senior Project Page of my DP for the form, and what should be included in your email this time.  Teh Email should be sent no later than the EOC tomorrow, and your draft must be emailed to your SPA by the EOC on Thursday.

Read through and general critique:
Swap papers parts I-III with someone in your group.  Read through all parts, and make comments as you go.  Things to note could include:
  1. Sentences that really stand out as clear and well-written
  2. Places where you got confused, or where things are unclear
  3. Ideas for revision
  4. Questions you have

Writing Workshop:  Topic Sentences and Transitions
See the Senior Project Page of my DP for the handouts and guidelines for this part of our critique.  Do ALL the steps for both parts.

Work Time
  1. Write SPAM 3
  2. Revise draft
  3. Write Part IV

HOMEWORK
  1. Send SPAM 3 Email:  DUE- EOC Tuesday 3/8
  2. Write Part IV of draft
  3. Revise topic sentences and transitions in parts I-III

Write!  Then write some more!  Writewritewrite!

3/4/2016

 
Upcoming Classroom Optional Days:
  1. Friday, 3/4
  2. Tuesday, 3/8
  3. Friday, 3/11

SPAM 2
Make sure you get your meeting SPAM form, and reflection done by MONDAY at 3:15

Writing, Writing!
Get Parts I, II, and III drafted by Monday.  You'll need a printed copy for peer critique on Monday- we'll be focusing specifically on topic sentences and transitions, but we'll also be taking our first look at the rubrics (which are linked on the Senior Project Page of my DP).

HOMEWORK:
  1. Draft of Parts I, II, and III:  PRINT a copy of this for critique on MONDAY.  Have it printed BEFORE you walk into class!

Time to Write!

3/3/2016

 
Upcoming Classroom Optional Days:
  1. Friday, 3/4
  2. Tuesday, 3/8
  3. Friday, 3/11

SPAM 2
Make sure you get your meeting SPAM form, and reflection done by MONDAY at 3:15

Writing, Writing!
Get Parts I, II, and III drafted by Monday.  You'll need a printed copy for peer critique on Monday- we'll be focusing specifically on topic sentences and transitions, but we'll also be taking our first look at the rubrics (which are linked on the Senior Project Page of my DP).

HOMEWORK:
  1. Draft of Parts I, II, and III:  PRINT a copy of this for critique on MONDAY.  Have it printed BEFORE you walk into class!
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