Assignment 11/5

We will not be meeting for class on Monday Nov. 3

Two things that you should be working on:

1.  Environmental Studies mini research paper due

• 3 pages
• 1 scholarly source
• APA Citations and Works Cited Page

2.  Gender Studies paper 2nd or 3rd draft

Assignment 8/29

Start collecting research information for your mini research paper:

• Bring 1 source with you next class period
• Highlight or copy information you wish to include in your paper
• Direct quotations and or paraphrased information APA style

Bring copy of your 2nd Draft (Gender Studies) paper with you. (pin drive)

Assignment 10/27

Second draft of Gender Studies paper due (save document on pin drive)

Write an abstract for your environmental studies paper (1/2 page)

• Tell me what topic you wish to write about
• Start thinking about research material you want to use

Assignment 10/22

We will begin our lesson on environmental studies as well as discuss the film Gasland.

• Choose an online article dealing with environmental studies, or anything newsworthy 
• Post it on my Google+
• Write one page response on that article

Attendance

Dear Students,
 
I will start implementing strict attendance guidelines that will affect your grade.  In order to pass this class, you need to attend the class.  I will begin to hold students accountable for absences, tardiness, and early leave.  If there is a concern over this; it will be important that you communicate with me the reasons for your absence or tardiness.  Thank you.  

Assignment 10/20

We will begin our lesson on environmental studies next week.  

Watch Documentary: Gasland
Written and Directed by: Josh Fox
Provide 1 page written response
Take notes as we will be discussing the film in class.

Click Here To Watch Film!!

Assignment 10/15

Read: "Helping Students Use Textual Sources Persuasively" by Margaret Kantz

Cite the following within the essay:

3 Parenthetical Citations (MLA)

• Paraphrased or summarized versions of the text

3 Direct Citations (APA)

• Direct "quotations" of the text
• In total, you should have 6 citations

We will discuss the article as well, make sure to take down notes!