Final Paper is Due Last Day of Class

The final draft of the research paper is due on the last day of class: May 14, 2015. 

All documents on the Research Project page are up and available. 

Bring Two Copies of Your draft For Thursday May 7, 2015

Make sure to bring in two copies for (5/7) Thursday's class as we will be doing a peer review workshop.

Blog Post for 4/7

This will be a makeup post, you can either use it as chance to catch up and write on one of the readings from class (do not merely sum up what was said in class though), or skip it.

Annotated Bibliography Assignment due 3/26

Here is a link to the prompt for the assignment.

The Map Of Native American Tribes You've Never Seen Before

Connecting back to our discussion about Native American legends and tribes.

Presentation 1 Schedule

Your presentation will be informal, discuss a specific part of your research, and should last about 5 minutes. Share with the class where you are in the research process, any difficulties you might be having or, anything that you find significant.

A few questions to consider:

Research Problem: How did you come to this problem? What do you hope to achieve?
Source Vetting: What sources are you planning to use? Why do you trust them?
Thesis Statement: What is your  hypothesis? How has your research evolved/changed?

You can download a copy of the presentation list here.

Class on 3/10 will meet in the Libraray

Please go to the library room 120 for class on this day. Make sure to bring Essay 2.

Reading For 3/3

Bring in your Writer' Reference to class, we will be go over MLA citation. Just the American Indian Myths and Legends reading will be due on Tuesday. 

Essay 2

You can download the prompt for Essay 2 here.

Extra Credit

For those you who would like to earn extra credit can go to one of the various talks or events happening at Brooklyn College. In order to receive credit you have to: (1) come speak to me during office hours or after class; (2) briefly explain to me what the event was about; (3) and make a case for how it connects to our course.

Here are some particular talks happening this semester:

Wolfe Institute for the Humanities

Devdutt Pattanaik: East vs west -- The myths That Mystify

How about this weather?

As you all have noticed it seems the snow is here to stay. I would like to announce that "the weather" will not be an acceptable excuse for lateness or absence, so please don't tell me about it. Unless there is a serious weather condition (e.g. blizzard, flood) that prevents the roads and public transit from operating, you are expected to make it to class on time. I suggest checking the forecast the night before/that morning to better plan your commute.

Also, here is another way to deal with this weather.

Essay 1 Due Feb. 17 2015

You can download the essay prompt here.

For those who might not get the book by Thursday.

I have uploaded the prologue and first chapter. You can find it in the "Readings" section of the website. Please get the The Craft of Research as soon as Possible.

How To Make A Blog In Blogger.com Using Your Gmail Google Account

Welcome to Our English 1012 Website

Here you will find a copy of the syllabus, the readings for class, your fellow classmates' blogs, and any resources for the research paper.