This is an informational blog (an easy place for you to go to get instructions). However, this blog is not designed as a method of communication back to me. If you have questions, send an email or request an appointment (via the "Contact Info" tab at the top of this page). All assignments are completed through Raider Writer.
You can access my Classroom Policies and the Syllabus at the above tab.
Books:
First Year Writing can be purchased at Varsity, B&N, Double T, etc. I have been told that, while B&N is currently ordering in more stock, Varsity and Double T should have FYW available. If you do not have access to the book by Thursday, please email me at Emma.Sutton@ttu.edu.
St. Martin's Handbook is an e-book that is good for 4 years and will help you with writing in your TTU career. B&N and other bookstores will have a *code* to purchase online but you can also go directly to REDSHELF to purchase. Make sure you purchase the TTU Custom Edition. Just search "St. Martin's Handbook Texas Tech" and it will come right up.
Assignments:
Below are your assignments for the week--I will not post your BAs every week (just until you all can get logged into RaiderWriter). Please get in the habit of logging into RaiderWriter to access your readings and Brief Assignment descriptions. Remember, readings are due before class and your online assignments are due on Saturdays, before 11:59pm.
Readings
- FYW:
- Course Policies
- Articles from Ch. 23
- "What Corporate America Can't Build--A Sentence" by Sam Dillon
- "Healing through the Written Word" by Karen Cangialosi
- "Writing to Connect" by Mary Pipher
- St. Martin's e-handbook:
- pgs. v-iii, xxvi-xxix, 1-11
BA1 Instructions (to be turned in *on Raider Writer*)
Objective: To enable you to discuss your prior academic writing experiences and gain practice in some of the reading and writing skills covered in the course.
Purpose: BA1 has two parts. Part one is designed to give you an opportunity to tell your instructor about your prior writing experiences and discuss what you see as your strengths and weaknesses as a writer. Part two gives you an opportunity to “get your feet wet” as you practice the type of critical reading and writing expected in college.
Description: To complete Part one, answer each of the following questions in paragraph form, being as specific as possible as you discuss each topic:
What is your experience with academic writing? What types of writing have you done in the last few years—you might discuss high school, college-level, or workplace writing, for example.
What do you think your strengths are as a writer? Your weaknesses? (Note that your e-handbook provides descriptions of many writing strengths and problems—refer to it if you need to in discussing your particular abilities). What are your goals for this class?
Part two consists of three different letters written by a college student. Depending on the first letter of your last name, read one of the three .pdf files linked to this assignment.
If your last name begins with A – I, read “Letter One”
If your last name begins with J – O, read “Letter Two”
If your last name begins with P – Z, read “Letter Three”
After reading the letter, write a paragraph in which you explain the purpose and audience for the letter. Be sure to identify some of the choices the writer made and explain how her choices allowed her to effectively communicate her message to her intended audience.
Your response to this assignment should be 400-600 words in length for both parts.
That should do it for now! I enjoyed you all in class today, and I'm looking forward to a great semester. Email me if you have any questions.
