Tentative Overview of ENG 100 Assignments

(This is the summer 2007 schedule. Please stand by for the summer 2008 version.)

(updated 2.04.08)

Assignments -- including dates, readings, and topics -- may vary to accommodate  topical

issues, special student interests, and other contingencies. Be sure to review this page regularly.

Paper 1	Paper 2	Paper 3	Paper 4/Final Exam	Paper 5/Report
Weeks 1-2	Weeks 3-4	Weeks 5-6	June 29 (last day of instr)	Due June 25-29
Description, Narration	Cause & Effect: Problem-solving, Persuasion	Research Paper: Using MLA Guidelines	Literary Analysis: Figurative Language in Poetry	Leadership Report
Topic: Beauty	Sample Topic: Propose a controversial, outrageous solution for a chronic problem.	Sample Topic: Interview a parent, relative, neighbor, friend, etc. for a personal perspective on a historical event.	Sample Topic: "Chrome," a poem by Mark Rudman	Topic and Title: What Have I Done to Provide Leadership in This Class? Brief written report, 100 - 1000 words
Part I (chap. 1-7), chap. 21, 30, 50	Chap. 8, 9, 31, 43, 44	Part III (chap. 12-16), part IV (chap. 17)	Chap. 23, 29, 47