Eng100 End Of Semester To-Do List

END OF SEMESTER TO-DO LIST



1. DB #1 Due 11/1

2. DB #1 Replies (3) Due 11/4

3. Essay #3 Due 11/8

4. Library Quiz (located in Eng 100 Assessments) Due 11/26

5. Written Final Exam- Given by Mr. Lewis on December 2nd, 9am-11am

6. Multiple Choice Final Exam Due 12/3

6. Research Essay Due 12/6 @ 5pm-- ABSOLUTELY NO extensions and NO revisions

7. Final Exam Reading Quiz (located in Eng 100 Assessments) Due 12/9

8. Read Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead for English 200 Essay #3

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Academic essays

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Academic Essay Outline

1 Welcome to English 100

We will use this Blog until we have access to Blackboard. As soon as everyone can log in to Blackboard, all assignments, discussions, and tests will be made available for you. You will then submit all work via Blackboard for scoring.

First, please print your Syllabus by Clicking HERE



Second, Do you have a Google Account? Please take a moment to create Google account and begin using Google for all your educational needs. You will be amazed at all the things Google can help you do: research, cite, share, edit, etc. etc. etc.

Third,

ALL YOUR WORK MUST BE IN MLA 8th EDITION Format!

Begin here...



Then, explore the OWL at Purdue:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/22/






Forth, Writing an Academic Essay

Academic Essays…
A. Must be in MLA format
-font size 12, Times New Roman
-double spaced
-sources cited in text and on a Works Cited Page

B. Are made up of 6 paragraphs
-Introductory Paragraph with a CLAIM
1. Background Information about the topic.
2. State Claim.
3. State 3 supporting ideas.
4. Transition to first BODY paragraph.
What are transition words? Next, Second, First, Last, Then, However, Nevertheless, Furthermore, Finally, Moreover

-BODY 3 paragraphs
Paragraph 1… Supporting Idea 1
Topic Sentence: First, coaches need to know how their players act on a normal basis.
Support from the text “…”
Transition to the next idea
Paragraph 2… Supporting Idea 2
Topic Sentence: Next,
Support from the text “…”
Transition to the next idea

Paragraph 3… Supporting Idea 3
Topic Sentence: Finally,
Support from the text “…”
Transition to the next idea

Paragraph 5 COUNTERCLAIM Rebuke the other side of the argument.
Topic Sentence: Players have to know themselves and when they feel hurt.
Rebuttal:
Support from the text “…”
Transition to the Conclusion
Paragraph 6 Conclusion
Restate the claim
Restate the 3 supporting ideas
Final thoughts



FINALLY.... what will you write about this semester? HERE are some ideas for your research project.