Wednesday, November 17, 2010

GE Week Ten: Process Analysis as a Writing Model

We're nearing the end of our quarter together. Today we'll enjoy a lecture on process analysis and then we'll discuss the rough drafts of your final paper.

Here is a copy of today's lecture:

Friday, November 12, 2010

GE117 Week Nine: Compare and Contrast

"Compare and Contrast" models are a convenient way to show how two or more things are alike or dissimilar. We'll talk about how you can use this model in your research papers.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

GE117 Week Eight: Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

This week's lecture on resumes and cover letters is one of the most practical lectures of the quarter. We'll discuss ways to ensure your resume and cover letter are polished and showcase your skill set in the best possible way.

Resume Workshop:




Cover Letter Workshop:

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

GE Week Seven: Cause & Effect; Descriptive Writing

Have you ever heard someone say, "Show, don't tell," or "A picture is worth a thousand words?"

Today we'll discuss how to write the thousand words that go along with every picture.

I knew you would be excited...

Here are the lecture slides for today's discussion:

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Ge117 Week Six: Citation Workshop

Have you always been curious about how to cite properly but never knew who to ask? Look no further than today's exciting PowerPoint. You'll learn how to correctly summarize, paraphrase, direct quote, AND cite it properly using MLA guidelines. You'll even get to read some Stephen King along the way.

Enjoy.



Today's killer quote is brought to you by a phrase I saw on a recent ITT student's T-shirt (a black T-shirt, of course): "Video games ruined my life. Good thing I have extra lives."

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Ge117 Week Five: Thesis Statements and Supporting Evidence

The title says it all. What more can I say? The homework now includes a handy-dandy revision sheet (for the childhood memory).

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

GE117 Week 4: Revision

Did you know that revision is the key to good writing? Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.

Check out the class lecture from week four:



Today's killer quote was first uttered by Lloyd Christmas: "Hey guys. Woah, Big Gulps, huh? All right! Well, see ya later."