I really enjoyed meeting you all this morning. I think we've got a pretty smooth start into class this semester. If you have received your RaiderWriter email, please log on and familiarize yourself with the system.
(For Section 027): If you do not receive the email in the next 48 hours, please try this link to reset your password and see if you can get logged in: RaiderWriter. If you still can't, email me, and we'll figure it out.
(For Section 028): I will let you know when you have been inputted into the RaiderWriter system. Once that happens, you should receive the welcome email. Please let me know if you do not receive the RaiderWriter email then, and I will work with you from there.
(For BOTH sections): Please do not hesitate to start working on BA1, even if you have yet to log into the system. Also, BE SURE to save copies of EVERY ASSIGNMENT to your own computer/flashdrive/etc. as a back-up to RaiderWriter. I strongly suggest doing your assignments in a Word document first, then copying and pasting it into RaiderWriter to submit.
Books:
First Year Writing can be purchased at Varsity, B&N, Double T, etc.
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.
Remember, I am going to do a book check next week for your FYW textbook--please remember to purchase it by then and bring it to class.
Assignments:
Below are your assignments for the week. Remember, readings are due before class and your online assignments are due on Tuesdays, 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.
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