GE Week Ten: Process Analysis as a Writing Model

We're nearing the end of our quarter together. Today we'll enjoy a lecture on process analysis and then we'll discuss the rough drafts of your final paper.

Here is a copy of today's lecture:

GE117 Week Ten

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GE117 Week Nine: Compare and Contrast

"Compare and Contrast" models are a convenient way to show how two or more things are alike or dissimilar. We'll talk about how you can use this model in your research papers.

GE117 Week Nine

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GE117 Week Eight: Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

This week's lecture on resumes and cover letters is one of the most practical lectures of the quarter. We'll discuss ways to ensure your resume and cover letter are polished and showcase your skill set in the best possible way.

Resume Workshop:

GE117 Resume workshop

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Cover Letter Workshop:

GE117 Cover Letters Workshop

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GE Week Seven: Cause & Effect; Descriptive Writing

Have you ever heard someone say, "Show, don't tell," or "A picture is worth a thousand words?"

Today we'll discuss how to write the thousand words that go along with every picture.

I knew you would be excited...

Here are the lecture slides for today's discussion:

GE117 Week Seven

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Ge117 Week Six: Citation Workshop

Have you always been curious about how to cite properly but never knew who to ask? Look no further than today's exciting PowerPoint. You'll learn how to correctly summarize, paraphrase, direct quote, AND cite it properly using MLA guidelines. You'll even get to read some Stephen King along the way.

Enjoy.

GE117 Week Six

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Today's killer quote is brought to you by a phrase I saw on a recent ITT student's T-shirt (a black T-shirt, of course): "Video games ruined my life. Good thing I have extra lives."

Ge117 Week Five: Thesis Statements and Supporting Evidence

The title says it all. What more can I say? The homework now includes a handy-dandy revision sheet (for the childhood memory).

GE117 Week five: Thesis statements and using evidence

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GE117 Week 4: Revision

Did you know that revision is the key to good writing? Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.

Check out the class lecture from week four:

Ge117 week 4

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Today's killer quote was first uttered by Lloyd Christmas: "Hey guys. Woah, Big Gulps, huh? All right! Well, see ya later."

GE117 Week Three: Topic Sentences & Paragraph Contstruction

Writing is composed of paragraphs. They are the building blocks of good writing. Every well-crafted paragraph has a topic sentence. Topic sentences are like "baby thesis statements." They set the topic and guiding theme for each paragraph. They also support an essay's overall thesis statement. Remember our thesis statement equation: Thesis Statement = Topic + Stance.

Here is a stellar PowerPoint on topic sentences and paragraph construction:

GE117 Week Three: Topic Sentences

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Today's killer quote is brought to you by Lloyd Christmas: "Hey guys. Woah, Big Gulps, huh? All right! Well, see ya later."

GE117 Week Two: Tone and Audience

Welcome back! How was your first week? Still getting used to a new quarter? It usually takes a week or two to adjust your schedule. Today we'll discuss Tone and Audience consideration as it applies to the writing process. When you tailor your written content to the audience's expectations, your chances of successful communication increase.

For your convenience, below is a copy of today's lecture slides:

Ge117 week two tone and audience

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Today's killer quote is brought to you by H.L. Mencken:
"If, after I depart this vale, you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner and wink your eye at some homely girl"

GE117 Week One

Today we’ll review the syllabus, introduce ourselves, read some Sherman Alexie, and enjoy a lecture. Today’s lecture features an exciting discussion on the basic steps of the writing process. We’ll also have one or two in-class writing exercises.

Additional thoughts: This is the beginning of a new quarter. You’ll work hard and learn a lot in this class. I know some of you may have anxieties about English and writing. Don’t worry. I understand that English isn’t everyone’s favorite subject. But it is important. Everyone needs to have the skills to articulate themselves effectively, especially in the workplace.

Tips to succeed in this class: Attend class, complete the homework, avoid plagiarism, and talk to me when you are struggling.

Here’s a copy of today’s PowerPoint presentation and assigned homework:

Ge117 week 1

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Additional documents of interest:

Course reading and homework schedule:

Comp i homework and reading schedule

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Today's in-class reading:

GE117 diagnostic essay_indian_ed

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Assigned reading (there will be a quiz on this next week):

Superman and me alexie ge117

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Today's killer quote is brought to you by Fire Marshall Bill:
"Let's just say for the sake of argument that the earth is being occupied by strange, crab like creatures from another planet. One of them needs a light; you whip out your Zippo, you flick your wick, somebody says, 'LOOK! It’s Yoko Ono on a moped,' and BOOM! You're off to the races!"