This course is designed to develop your critical thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 1A. Our focus will be logical analysis and argumentative writing. Rottenberg, Annette T. Elements of Argument , 5th Ed . . Notebook, 8.5 x 11, with pockets for in-class writings and various handouts. We are required to produce 6,000-8,000 words of writing.
Essays are due on the scheduled due date.
Always keep an additional copy of your final drafts. Should an essay be misplaced, you are responsible for providing a new copy. Late papers will be assessed a grade penalty. I will accept late papers up to one class meeting past their due dates. Beyond that, the paper receives a zero.