ENG122: Reflect on the role of writer.
I’m trying to learn for my English class and I’m stuck. Can you help?
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Now that you have a topic and have begun research, it’s time to engage in the writing process. In this discussion, we’ll reflect upon the role of “writer” and how we can become more comfortable as writers.
Prior to completing the discussion, read Chapter 3 in College Writing Handbook, examine Steps to Avoiding Plagiarism (Links to an external site.), and review the discussion grading criteria. Then, explore College Writing Handbook Chapter 2 “Web Resources”—watch at least one item from Inspiration from Successful Writers and read at least one article from Essays on Writing.
Reflect
Take careful notes as you watch the video and read the essay. Think about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as a student writer.
Write
Summarize the video and article that you reviewed for this assignment and cite the summaries in APA style. (See Quoting, Paraphrasing, & Summarizing (Links to an external site.) and Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)). Compare and contrast the messages in the two web resources, including a comparison of subject, occasion, audience, purpose, and speaker (SOAPS) in each (See Action Words in Academic Writing (Links to an external site.) and Section 1.2 Understanding Context). Share what you learned from the materials this week and identify your confidence in (or concerns about) your role as a college-level writer. You are invited to share relevant audio, video, or images in your post.
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To create a reference citation for a YouTube video: Lastname, F. M. [Screen name]. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from http://xxxxxxxx If the name is unavailable: Screen name. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from http://xxxxxxxx To create a reference citation for an online article: Lastname, F. M. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical. Retrieved from http://xxxxxxxx To create a paraphrase or summary citation: Last name or Screen name and year of publication
To create a quote citation: Last name or screen name, year of publication, and timestamp (MM:SS)/(HH:MM:SS) or paragraph number (para. #)
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Grading Criteria |
Week 2 Discussion: Distinguished Performance |
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Content |
Provides in-depth analysis of the web resources, including unique insight and perspective. Clearly identifies and explains each rhetorical situation through a basic SOAPS analysis. |
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Critical Thinking |
Applies the web resources to personal experience. Approaches others with fair-mindedness and respect. Is willing to consider other viewpoints. Asks classmates clarifying questions and points out other perspectives. Takes time to “think out loud” and explain ideas in detail. |
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Communication |
Text is well written and proofread. Audio and video are clear and understandable. Images are appropriate and well formatted. The message is clear and error-free. |
Web Resources
Inspiration from Successful Writers
- Anne Lamott: 12 Truths I Learned From Life And Writing
- Joshua Prager: Wisdom From Great Writers on Every Year of Life
- Elizabeth Gilbert: Success, Failure, And The Drive To Keep Creating
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story
Essays on Writing
- Joe Fassler: My 150 Writing Mentors and Me From the Atlantic
- Megan Garber: Writing Advice From a (Newly Minted) Nobel Winner From the Atlantic
- Megan McArdle: Why Writers Are the Worst Procrastinators From the Atlantic
- Victoria Clayton: The Needless Complexity of Academic Writing From the Atlantic
- Meghan Tifft: An Introverted Writer’s Lament From the Atlantic
- Pasha Malla: What Julio Cortázar Might Teach Us About Teaching Writing From the New Yorker
- David Means: Denis Johnson’s Lasting Advice From the New Yorker
- Hallie Cantor: The Writer’s Process From the New Yorker
ENG122: Reflect on the role of writer
