Welcome and stuff. :)

Welcome to Class!

1.  Class procedures...  Attendance



2.  Journal: (We start with one every class.  At least 1/2 a page, please.)




When you're taking a new class, it's a good idea to think about what you want out of that class.  What do you want out of this one?


3.  Syllabus and books...  (legal stuff)  





4.  Diagnostic Essay... "The Art of Authorship" by  Mark Twain  

      Please read the following essay and respond to these questions:

1.  What is Mark Twain claiming about writing or his writing process?
2.  Do you agree or disagree and why?

  Please be sure to write an essay in response that offers your potential reader a beginning, middle and end.


5.  Homework-  Return with your typed essay in MLA format.


6.   Homework... Follow this link and complete the "Improving Information Literacy Skills" tutorial provided by our excellent library.  Please print out your final score and bring it to class.



7.  Homework:   Please return with the last page of the syllabus signed.