How should work and society be reconciled? and Is violence in the media a serious problem? Greenhaven Press

Research and Documentation in the Electronic Age, 2nd edition. Bedford/St. Martin's Press.

• An English-English desk-sized dictionary to use at home
• Recommended: a thesaurus to help you improve your vocabulary
• A three-ring notebook to hold course material
• One or more floppy diskettes for your work

Objectives of the course

• Develop your ability to read university textbook-level material, especially that in your field of study.
• Improve your reading comprehension and reading speed.
• Strengthen your reading skills such as skimming, finding the main idea, and reading critically.
• Increase your vocabulary through extensive reading and recognizing contextual cues.
• Familiarize you with library and online resources and how to evaluate them critically.
• Improve your writing ability in tasks normally required of university students, such as:
Taking and organizing notes on readings.
Writing paraphrases, summaries, and critical reactions to readings.
Answering essay questions on what you've read.

Activities

• Reading and note-taking
• Reading/writing journal (See the Guidelines)
• Timed readings
• Essay and summary writing and paraphrasing
• Brief oral reports on readings
• Online discussions

Course Requirements

1. Attend all real-time classes on time (send an e-mail message or call if you are ill).
2. Be prepared for class discussions, both real-time and online.
3. Turn in all assignments on time, including written and online work.
4. Complete all assignments, even when you are absent. See a classmate, look at the assignment list online, or contact me to get the assignments.
5. Participate in class discussions and group work, both in class and online.
6. Take all quizzes and exams at scheduled times. There are NO make-up exams.

Grading

• Class and online performance
• Completion of assignments
• Quizzes and exams

See the Syllabus

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