Journal assignment for the morning section

Today, we discussed Comparison and Contrast. If you have not yet read the chapter on comparing and contrasting in Real Essays, please do so. My previous post links you to a web page on writing Comparison and Contrast papers. We viewed this resource during the first hour of class.

I have also given this journal assignment:

1.) Spend time brainstorming about what advertisements you will be using in your essay.
2.) Determine the audience for your paper. Your audience is the people that the ads target.
3.) Explain where you will get the material you need for your essay. Will you be viewing ads on YouTube or television? Will you find your ads in magazines or newspapers?

I've also added a link to Livingroom Candidate web page on political advertisements. You will find this hyperlink in the "Links" section at the bottom of this weblog.

On Thursday, we were scheduled to begin the argument section. This has been postponed until next week. We will instead be discussing making citations for your Comparison and Contrast essay. I also have several handouts to assist you in organizing your paper according to whole-to-whole (block) and point-by-point styles.

We will also be completing a journal assignment on a short reading. Please bring your journal to class and be prepared to turn it in.

Your definition essay will also be due in class on Thursday. If you cannot bring your essay to class, I will accept by e-mail so long as I receive it before 12:00 on the 19th.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please e-mail me, see me during my office hours (Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:00 in Humanities 120), or comment on this blog.