http://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/28/opinion/an-unjust-sacrifice.html
I will distribute this in class as well.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Reading Log Sample Format
Your Name Here
Date
Reading Log #1
Title: “Insert Title of
Reading Here”
Author: Include the author’s
name here and any information about him/her you think is relevant to analyzing
the article. For example, if analyzing
an article John McCain wrote about the torture debate, it’s important to know
that he was a POW who endured torture.
Claim/Main Point: In one or
two sentences, state the author’s main point (in your own words).
Analysis of Argument/Writing Strategies: Write a detailed paragraph in which you
analyze the argument presented. Do not
discuss whether you agree or disagree with the author’s claim. Instead, analyze the support included. Is it effective? Why or why not? Be specific.
Does the writer successfully refute counterarguments? Discuss specific counterarguments and
refutation. Has the writer adopted an
effective tone? Does the writer avoid
logical fallacies? See page 103 for a
checklist for analyzing an argument.
Reaction: Write a short paragraph
in which you express your opinion about the issue. Do you agree/disagree with the writer’s
claim? Where do you stand on the issue
and why?
Reading Log Assignment
Larsen/125
Reading Log
Assignment:
For every assigned article this semester, you will complete
a reading log entry that analyzes and critiques the reading. Each entry must include the information
described on the sample reading log entry on the back of this handout, unless
otherwise specified. See the course
calendar for a complete list of the 21 required reading log entries.
Requirements:
·
Entries must be typed and must follow
the format of the sample reading log.
·
Be sure to write in your own words or quote
and cite the author’s words to avoid plagiarism.
·
Submission: Upload your entries to Turnitin.com before
class on the day they are due. If your entry is not uploaded before class,
you will not receive credit for it. No
exceptions.
·
Also bring a hard copy to class for your
own reference.
·
Reading log entries will vary slightly
on length, depending on the length of the article. Generally, they will be one - two pages long
(one full page minimum).
Evaluation:
·
This
assignment is worth 200 points (20% of final course grade).
You
get one “freebie.” I will throw out one
zero if you miss a reading log entry or have a technical problem uploading it.
·
I will check to see that you have completed
all assigned entries. I will not read
every entry; instead, I will randomly spot check several entries to evaluate
the thought and effort you put into the assignment.
·
Errors
will affect the grade, so proofread carefully.
How to get started with Turnitin.com
Student
Quick Start Guide for Turnitin.com
Introduction
This Student Quickstart will help you get started
with Turnitin and will walk you through the steps for submitting your first
paper. To begin, you need to first register with Turnitin and create a user
profile.
Step 1
To register and create a user profile, go to www.turnitin.com and select
your language from the drop down menu.
Click on the "Create
Account" link on the homepage and the Create a User Profile
page will open.
Click on the "Student"
link. Fill in the required information in the new user profile form. In order
to create a profile, you must have a class
ID and an enrollment
password. You can get this information from your instructor.
Once you have created your profile, click the "I Agree"
button to log into Turnitin.
Step 2 -
Student Homepage
Your class will show up on your Student Homepage.
Click on the name of your class to open your class portfolio.
Step 3 -
Class Portfolio
Your Class
Portfolio shows the assignments your instructor has created and
your submissions to the class.
Step 4 -
Submitting a Paper
To submit a paper, click the "Submit"
button next to the paper assignment.
The paper submission page will open. Enter a title
for your paper. To select a paper for submission, click the browse button and
locate the paper on your computer. We accept submissions in these formats:
- MS Word, WordPerfect, RTF, PDF, PostScript,
HTML, plain text (.txt)
After entering a title for your paper and selecting
a file, click "Upload"
to upload your paper.
If your paper is in a format that we do not accept,
you can submit it by cut and paste. To submit a paper this way, select cut & paste upload
using the pulldown at the top of the form.
Copy the text of your paper from a word processing
program and then paste it into the text box in the submission form. If you
submit your paper using the cut and paste method, you can skip the next step.
Step 5 -
Submitting a Paper Confirmation
The paper you chose to submit will be in the
preview. Look over all the information and make sure that it is correct. To
confirm the submission, click the "Submit"
button.
After you confirm your submission, a digital
receipt will be shown. A copy of the receipt will be e-mailed to you. To return
to your portfolio and view your submission, click the "Go to Portfolio"
button.
Step 6 -
Viewing an Originality Report
To view your Originality Report, click on
the Originality
Report icon to the right of the assignment.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
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