1101 - Assignment for Monday, April 6

Onward Competent Writers!

Here are some reminders of material we've discussed, activities I suggest you do, and an assignment due by TOMORROW (Thursday, April 2) and e-mailed to me. (See below.)

1. Our next class MEETS in the LIBRARY in ROOM 125 at 9:30 and at 11 am (depending upon your class time). Please do not be late.
   
2. Review the previous post (below on the blog) about writing a review, PLUS visit the links in the post.
3. Look over the list of subject possibilities you created in class today and E-MAIL one or two things you might review. Do this by Thursday!! (My e-mail is mwcampbe AT uncc.edu)
4. Read the useful "HOW-TO" information in Chapter 5. It will help you write your essay.
5. Read and re-read your assignment sheet. Note the directions. Remember never to underestimate the value of following directions.

The three major components in a review are: (1) Criteria (2) Evidence (3) Judgments. On Blackboard, you'll find a document listing these three components that will be helpful in outlining and structuring your essay.

Begin thinking about the criteria you'll use to evaluate (make judgments about) your thing: book/movie/car/boyfriend/cell phone/restaurant, etc.

I know we're near the end of the semester, BUT please don't slack off now. You've worked too hard to let your good work go to waste.

Email, as always, with questions. Have a great weekend

Malcolm