Our goal in this stage will be to overcome your internal censor and to begin feeling comfortable writing without worrying about producing a polished piece. The second stage of writing requires the critical skill to modify your argument, anticipate your reader's objections, and improve the grammatical form and clarity of your essay. You cannot receive credit for the required papers unless you turn in drafts when they are due. Late drafts and papers will not be accepted. Please bring your books to every class since we will draw on the readings and exercises.
Participation is required.
This means you must show up for class, do the assigned reading and writing exercises, and keep all your informal and formal writing exercises together in a writing journal. If you anticipate any problems meeting these requirements, please come speak to me in advance . You have the right to appeal a penalty by filing a written response to the program director within ten days of being informed on the decision. See the Undergraduate Student Handbook for further information. If you have any questions about how to acknowledge sources properly, please see me or consult chapter 9 of Seyler, Read, Reason, Write .