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ENG 105 English Composition I Full Course
ENG 105 Grand Canyon Full Course Discussions
Take a moment to reflect on past writing experiences from your academic, personal, or professional life. Answer the following questions as your initial post. Plan to have 150-200 words.
- What was writing like for you as a child or young adult? Do you recall any vivid writing experiences?
- How do you currently use writing in academic, personal, and professional experiences?
- How might writing be used in future academic, personal, and professional experiences?
Respond to your peers’ reflections about their own writing experiences, finding similarities and differences and considering the role of writing in your life now and in the future.
ENG 105 Topic 1 DQ 2
Read the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s page on ADHD; the link is provided below. Use the close reading techniques described in chapter 1 of the e-book. It may be helpful to print off the page and annotate the text. Then, summarize the website in 150-250 words. Your summary should be similar to the example provded in chapter 1of the textbook.
Your summary should answer at least three of the questions below:
- What key facts or details does the CDC share about ADHD?
- In addition to the facts, what impression does the CDC create about ADHD? In other words, how does it make readers feel or what does it make readers think about ADHD?
- What would motivate the CDC, which is a government institution, to post a page about ADHD?
- Why, in your view, is the Web page a good or bad method for the CDC to distribute information?
- How do you think the average reader would react to the CDC’s page about ADHD?
(Hint: Do not try to summarize every detail. Focus on the main points the page is trying to convey. It is helpful to think of the CDC’s page in terms of its sections, rather than its many facts.)
During the week, read and respond to your classmates’ summaries. Did you emphasize the same points in your summary that they did? Did you have the same impression about ADHD after you summarized it? Why or why not?
Link to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s page тактичні рукавиці без пальців on ADHD:http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html
ENG 105 Topic 1 DQ 3
In the rhetorical analysis assignment, you will be expected to demonstrate an understanding that every text is created for a unique situation and audience. You will need to act on this by analyzing the decisions made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on their website about ADHD. This includes the persuasive appeals the CDC uses.
Aristotle believed that speakers and writers used three kinds of persuasive appeals. Logos is an appeal to the audience’s powers of reason or logic. Pathos is an appeal to emotions or senses. Ethos is the personal appeal, charisma, or credibility of the speaker or writer. These three appeals are known as the rhetorical triangle because all three sides work together to make a text effective or not.
In your own words, explain the concepts of pathos, logos, and ethos and why they are important appeals to recognize in a text. Next, use the CDC’s page about ADHD to analyze the ethos, logos, and pathos in the document.
Consider the following questions in your response:
- What do you think about the logic presented in the document?
- What do you think about its emotional appeal
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- What about its appeal to authority or credibility?
- Does the CDC effectively present each of the rhetorical appeals? Why or why not?
Link to Centers of Disease Control’s website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html
ENG 105 Topic 2 DQ 1
Look again at the CDC’s Web page about ADHD.
In 150-200 words, please analyze the document’s purpose and audience. Who, for example, is the CDC’s audience? What are the CDC’s beliefs about ADHD, and how does the CDC’s Web page relate itself to those beliefs? Why would the federal government post a Web page about ADHD? What role does the general public expect the government to play regarding disorders such as ADHD?
During the week, go back and read some of your classmates’ posts. Do you agree with their views?
Review the CDC website and answer at least three of the questions below:
- Who is the writer?
- What is the writer’s purpose?
- Who is the intended audience?
- What is the broader cultural context that motivated the writing of the article?
- How does the writer establish ethos?
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- Does the writer appeal to logos (logic)?
- Does the writer appeal to pathos (emotions)?
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- Do you feel that the website is effective? Why or why not?
Use these questions to guide the content of your rhetorical analysis.
During the week, review your classmates’ posts. What are some similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses?
As the name implies, “visual rhetoric” means the part of communication that involves what is seen, including colors, forms, and the way what we are seeing is laid out on the page. Font type and size can also be included in visual design. The term “rhetoric” can sometimes cause confusion, so for clarity’s sake; here it means techniques used for the sake of persuasion.Keeping these definitions in mind, describe an image from one of the CDC website pages on ADHD (http://www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/adhd/index.html) that you find to be especially powerful and persuasive. What makes it so? Identify the image’s purpose and audience. Please be sure to provide a description of your chosen image so that your classmates and instructor can also analyze your selection.During the week, read your classmates’ posts and explain the degree to which you agree or disagree about the effectiveness of the visuals the CDC has provided on its page about ADHD.ENG 105 Topic 3 DQ 2
Writing an essay can be divided into at least three main parts—the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. Looking further into the essay, the thesis statement can be implicit (implied) or explicit (a line can be drawn under it).Depending upon the length of the essay, the introduction might be more than one paragraph, but the thesis statement should generally appear at the end of the introduction. Body paragraphs follow, and each has its own unique topic sentence, the first sentence that contains the unique supporting point for that paragraph. The conclusion needs a clear transitional word or phrase at the beginning (but not “In conclusion”), and it revisits the thesis and each main point. However, no new information belongs in the conclusion.Please review the following video Writing Process about writing introduction paragraphs.
For the first essay, you wrote a rhetorical analysis of a public document. Please share your thesis statement for your rhetorical analysis essay. During the week, respond to your classmates with constructive feedback about their thesis statements.
ENG 105 Topic 3 DQ 3
Use the following checklist to help make final revisions on your essay:
Are the introduction, body, and conclusion clearly defined?
- Does the introduction provide sufficient background for the reader?
- Is there a thesis statement that makes the main ideas of the essay clear?
- Does every paragraph address the subject matter of the thesis in some way?
- Does the essay show that the writer has a knowledge of the audience?
- Is there credible support, specific examples, detail to make your points clearly?
- Is the tone and voice formal enough for an academic essay?
- Have all requirements of the assignment been met?
- Are all sources credible?
- Have all quoted, paraphrased, and summarized material been cited in-text with a corresponding reference on the reference page?
- Is the grammar and punctuation correct?
- Has the writer spell checked the essay?
- Is the title capitalized correctly?
- Are the correct margin and font and other requirements of GCU style correct?
Share with your peers the areas of strength in your essay discovered during this process. What aspects of your essay need improvement?
Your next major assignment is the review essay. For this assignment, you will need to select a website related to ADHD/ADD and then compare the site to a set of criteria.
View the tutorial on the GCU Library website titled “Evaluating Websites.” Take notes about the five criteria while you are watching it.
Which three of the five criteria do you find to be the most important? Do they seem like enough to evaluate a website? How would you define each criterion? Why is each one important?
During the week, review your classmates’ posts and discuss similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses.
ENG 105 Topic 4 DQ 2
Which website did you choose to evaluate for your essay assignment? Please provide the URL of the website and the name. Post a message in which you describe your web site (at least one paragraph), and then offer some analysis of the website and how it meets the criteria (at least one more paragraph).
Which of the criteria you learned about earlier will you apply to the website and why? Do you feel your website matches up to the criteria, and does it appear to be an effective and valuable website? Use details and examples from the website to support your answer.
During the week, review your classmates’ posts and discuss similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses.
ENG 105 Topic 5 DQ 1
Go back to your readings in chapter 4 of the text on bias. Reread the information to help you answer this question.
Remember that bias can be found on a website.
View the website noted here: www.biblebelievers.org.au/holohoax.htm.
What indications do you have that the site is biased or not biased? List three things that appear to make this site biased or unbiased. Finally, based on the criteria you have been learning about websites, do you believe this site is true and honest, or does it have an agenda? How might you address bias in your evaluation essay?
During the week, go back and review your classmates’ posts and discuss similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses?
ENG 105 Topic 5 DQ 2
One way to disagree with a review is to question the expectations, or criteria, that an author has for the subject of his or her review. Describe how well the website you have chosen for your evaluation essay meets your expectations/criteria.
During the week, review your classmates’ posts and discuss similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses.
ENG 105 Topic 5 DQ 3
Provide a sample in-text citation that you plan to use in your evaluation essay you are currently writing. Use one of the head/body/tail combinations from our textbook (Chapter 2). Then create a second citation for the same source, but use a different head/body/tail combination. As the week progresses, comment on your class mates’ in-text citations. Do you think they were cited correctly? Why or why not? How do different patterns create different impressions about the source?
During the week, go back and review your classmates’ posts and discuss similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses?
Do some research to identify a trend, event, or a policy related to ADHD. If you look on news websites, you can identify and discuss what reporters are currently writing about ADHD. If you look at the policy statements by institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html) or American Psychological Association (APA.org), you can identify and discuss which policies or advice they provide. You could also try finding events (either past events or future ones) about ADHD at the local, state, or national level and then explain what one or more events were (or will be) about. Then, summarize your findings and report them to the class by responding to this discussion question.
During the week, go back and review your classmates’ posts and discuss similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses.
ENG 105 Topic 6 DQ 2
What are some of the causes or consequences related to the trend you identified earlier this week? (Or, if you posted something about a policy or event, what do you see as the causes or consequences of those?) Who (or what) do you think is responsible for the problem, or who (or what) deserves credit for solving some part of the problem?
During the week, review your classmates’ posts and discuss similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses.
ENG 105 Topic 7 DQ 1
According to strategies discussed in chapter 4 of the textbook, post a message in which you explain the techniques you will use for your introductory paragraph and why they might be effective for you. Then write or revise your introductory paragraph using the techniques you have chosen. Post your introduction along with your explanation.
During the week, respond to others’ introductions and explain what you think they did well. Also, offer some advice for revision. You may also offer counterarguments by explaining how someone might disagree with their view.
ENG 105 Topic 7 DQ 2
It is important to distinguish between your perspective and other perspectives regarding your commentary topic. What are some of the other perspectives you see? Summarize them briefly. Next, summarize your own perspective. In what ways does your perspective differ from other perspectives? Why is your perspective different?
ENG 105 Grand Canyon All Weeks Assignments
Topic 1 Quiz Part One
Details:
This quiz covers material that is critical to your success in ENG-105. As you take the quiz, please write down vocabulary and concepts that seem unfamiliar. You will have a chance to refresh your understanding of all the information on this quiz throughout our first week of class. Please do not hesitate to ask about study materials for any information you need.
The quiz will be in two parts; part one will be responding to the questions found in the attached document, and part two will be a multiple choice section; you will be completing this section in the quiz forum (Go to the Task tab>>Quiz).
If you are unclear of these instructions, please contact your instructor.
ENG105.R.Module 1 Quiz, Part 1_6-23-14.docx
ENG 105 Topic 2 First Draft of a Rhetorical Analysis of a Public Document
Details:
Refer to the “First Draft Rhetorical Analysis of a Public Document” resource for instructions on completing this assignment.
ENG105_First DraftRhetoricalAnalysisofPublicDocAssignment.docxENG105_T2Rubric.RhetoricalAnalysis.doc
ENG 105 Topic 2 Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review Forum
- Begin by posting your Rhetorical Analysis Rough Draft by the deadline to TWO places: to the Module 2 Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review Forum AND to the Module 2 Rhetorical Analysis Rough Draft assignment box.
- Next, review the draft of the person who posted his/her response directly below yours in the Peer Review forum. If your draft is the last posted, review the first draft posted. Then, complete the “Peer Review Rhetorical Analysis Worksheet” (see attachment in Assignment dropbox). Review the “Rubric Peer Review” media piece for information on effective peer reviews.
- You will then need to post your completed Peer Review Worksheet to TWO places: to the Module 2 Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review Forum for your peer to view, as well as to the Module 2 Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review assignment box, so the instructor can grade your work.
- Attach the file with your completed Peer Review Worksheet to the Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review Forum as a “reply” to the initial post of your peer’s first draft.
- Please note that to participate in the peer review process you must post your essay by 11:59 pm (AZ time) on Wednesday of Module 2.
If you do not submit the Rough Draft or Peer Review Worksheet to both places or if you review the wrong person, you may not receive full credit for this assignment.
ENG 105 Topic 2 Peer Review of a Classmate’s First Draft of a Rhetorical Analysis of a Public Document
Details:
Please follow these steps:
- Begin by posting your Rhetorical Analysis Rough Draft by the deadline to TWO places: to the Topic 2 Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review Forum AND to the Topic 2 Rhetorical Analysis Rough Draft assignment box.
- Review the media piece: “Peer Review Using Rubrics” located in the Course Material folder for information on effective peer reviews.
- Next, review the draft of the person who posted his/her response directly below yours in the Peer Review forum. If your draft is the last posted, review the first draft posted. Then, complete the “Peer Review Rhetorical Analysis Worksheet” (see attachment).
- You will then need to post your completed Peer Review Worksheet to TWO places: to the Topic 2 Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review Forum for your peer to view, as well as to the Topic 2 Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review assignment box, so the instructor can grade your work.
- Attach the file with your completed Peer Review Worksheet to the Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review Forum as a “reply” to the initial post of your peer’s first draft.
- Please note that to participate in the peer review process you must post your essay by 11:59 pm (AZ time) on Wednesday of Topic 2.
If you do not submit the Rough Draft or Peer Review Worksheet to both places or if you review the wrong person, you may not receive full credit for this assignment.
Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review Worksheet Revised .docx
ENG 105 Topic 3 Benchmark – Rhetorical Analysis of a Public Document Final Draft
Details:
Revise the draft you have written, utilizing the feedback from your peer review. Complete your revision in conjunction with the guidelines for the first draft assignment given in Topic 2.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with expectations for successful completion.
Prepare this assignment according to the GCU guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
ENG 104 Topic 4 First Draft of a Review Assignment
Details:
Refer to the “First Draft of a Review Assignment” resource for instructions on completing this assignment.
ENG105_FirstDraftReviewAssignment.docxENG105_T4Rubric.Review.doc
ENG 105 Topic 4 Review Writing Assignment Peer Review Forum
After reviewing the “Rubric Peer Review” media piece for information on effective peer reviews, please follow these steps:
- Begin by posting your Review Rough Draft by the deadline to TWO places: to the Topic 4 Review Writing Assignment Peer Review Forum AND to the Topic 4 Review Rough Draft assignment box.
- Next, review the draft of the person who posted his/her response directly below yours in the Peer Review forum. If your draft is the last posted, review the first draft posted. Then, complete the “Peer Review Review” worksheet (see attachment in Assignment dropbox).
- You will then need to post your completed Peer Review Worksheet to TWO places: to the Topic 4 Review Writing Assignment Peer Review Forum for your peer to view, as well as to the Topic 4 Evaluation Peer Review assignment box, so the instructor can grade your work.
- Attach the file with your completed Peer Review Worksheet to the Review Writing Assignment Peer Review Forum as a “reply” to the initial post of your peer’s first draft.
- Please note that to participate in the peer review process you must post your essay by 11:59 pm (AZ time) on Wednesday of Topic 4.
If you do not submit the Rough Draft or Peer Review Worksheet to both places or if you review the wrong person, you may not receive full credit for this assignment.
ENG 105 Topic 5 Review Writing Assignment Final Draft
Details:
Revise the draft you have written utilizing the feedback from your peer review. Complete your revision in conjunction with the guidelines for the first draft assignment given in Topic 4.
Prepare this assignment according to the GCU guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
ENG 105 Topic 6 First Draft of a Commentary
Details:
Refer to the “First Draft of a Commentary Assignment” resource for instructions on completing this assignment.
ENG105_First Draft Commentary Assignment.docxENG105_T6Rubric.Commentary.doc
ENG 105 Topic 6 Peer Review of a Classmate’s First Draft of a Commentary
Please follow these steps:
- Begin by posting your Commentary Rough Draft by the deadline to TWO places: to the Topic 6 Commentary Peer Review Forum AND to the Topic 6 Commentary Rough Draft assignment box.
- Next, review the draft of the person who posted his/her response directly below yours in the Peer Review forum. If your draft is the last posted, review the first draft posted. Then, complete the “Peer Review Commentary Worksheet” (see attachment in Assignment dropbox).
- You will then need to post your completed Peer Review Worksheet to TWO places: to the Topic 6 Commentary Peer Review Forum for your peer to view, as well as to the Topic 6 Commentary Peer Review assignment box, so the instructor can grade your work.
- Attach the file with your completed Peer Review Worksheet to the Commentary Peer Review Forum as a “reply” to the initial post of your peer’s first draft.
- Please note that to participate in the peer review process you must post your essay by 11:59 pm (AZ time) on Wednesday of Topic 6.
If you do not submit the Rough Draft or Peer Review Worksheet to both places or if you review the wrong person, you may not receive full credit for this assignment.
ENG 105 Topic 6 Peer Review of a Classmate’s First Draft of a Commentary
Details:
Please follow these steps:
- Begin by posting your Commentary Rough Draft by the deadline to TWO places: to the Topic 6 Commentary Peer Review Forum AND to the Topic 6 Commentary Rough Draft assignment box.
- Next, review the draft of the person who posted his/her response directly below yours in the Peer Review forum. If your draft is the last posted, review the first draft posted. Then, complete the Commentary Peer Review worksheet (see attachment).
- You will then need to post your completed Peer Review Worksheet to TWO places: to the Topic 6 Commentary Peer Review Forum for your peer to view, as well as to the Topic 6 Commentary Peer Review assignment box, so the instructor can grade your work.
- Attach the file with your completed Peer Review Worksheet to the Commentary Peer Review Forum as a “reply” to the initial post of your peer’s first draft.
- Please note that to participate in the peer review process you must post your essay by 11:59 pm (AZ time) on Wednesday of Module 6.
If you do not submit the Rough Draft or Peer Review Worksheet to both places or if you review the wrong person, you may not receive full credit for this assignment.
Commentary Peer Review Worksheet Revised.docx
ENG 105 Topic 7 Commentary Writing Assignment Final Draft
Details:
Revise the draft you have written, utilizing the feedback from your peer review. Complete your revision in conjunction with the guidelines for the first draft assignment given in Topic 6.
Prepare this assignment according to the GCU guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
ENG 105 Topic 7 Self-Review Assignment
Details:
Please open the attached document to obtain your Writing Self-Review Assignment.
You need to write your short responses on the document, save, and upload this document to the assignment drop box.
GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are not required to submit this assignment to TurnItIn.
Submit this assignment to your instructor, in the assignment drop box, by Day 7 of Week 7.
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