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H O M E P A G E //Welcome to the Wiki of WRTG 1310, Introduction to College Writing, Fall, 2012 (PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE) // * * * Wednesday, December 5 is a Work Day and we won't be meeting as a class. I will be in my office until 12, unless I make a coffee run. If I do, I'll leave a trail so you can find me. Need help? Text me at 501-291-0433. (DM) **HOMEWORK: By the beginning of class on Wednesday, 12/5, inform me via email that you have completed Faculty Evaluations. **  A NOTE FROM PROF MOORE ABOUT FACULTY EVALUATIONS Your response to the course evaluation survey is important to me, so please, take a moment to complete the questionnaire. Responses are completely anonymous. I will not see the results until after grades are submitted. It only takes a few minutes. Login Instructions Go to myUCA and click the "evals" link on the top right. <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">* * * **<span style="color: #0070ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">If you missed class on Friday due to a University sanctioned event, please check the homework page to find out what you need to do. ** **<span style="color: #0070ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Reminder: The final revision of the Concept Essay is due on <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Monday, November 5 <span style="color: #0070ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">. ** **<span style="color: #0070ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">NOTE: You MAY use first person in this essay, but DO NOT use second. ** **<span style="color: #0070ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">(tip: Use CONTROL + F to find and replace all forms of "you" from your paper.) ** **<span style="color: #0070ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10/24: Wednesday is a WORK DAY! Perfect the first draft of your Concept Essay. Professor Moore is available in her office for assistance. ** **<span style="color: #0070ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10/26: FALL BREAK!!! ** media type="custom" key="21212928" align="center"

**<span style="color: #0070ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10/9: Changes have been made to the Course Outline document to reflect the correct dates for Fall Break and associated due dates. ** **<span style="color: #0070ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">The Profile Essay is due by the beginning of class on Monday. Don't be Ping The Duck! ** * <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;">(1)Please upload the peer review performed by you of your classmate's Profile Essay to your personal Wiki page by the beginning of class on Friday. <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;">(2) Bring a copy of the peer review to class to turn in to me for credit on Friday. <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;">(3) Bring a copy of YOUR essay for Read Around Peer Review in class. <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: left;">(4) The final revision of the Profile Essay is due at the beginning of class on Monday. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">FRIDAY, September 28 is a WORK DAY. Class will not meet, but Prof. Moore will be in her office until noon so you can come by and get help with your profile essay! <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">BTW, You should check the @HOMEWORK page!!! <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">!!!CHECK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF!!!You will not be able to turn in your essays without a personal Wiki page. If you haven't already dealt with this, you should! ** <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">(9/17) Reminder: You should have your personal Wiki page up and rolling BEFORE the first draft of the first essay is due, or you won't have a way to turn in your work!!! media type="custom" key="20397136"

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Look sharp. media type="custom" key="20582314" align="center"

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">You already have things to do:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">First, watch this:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Here's what you need to do **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">right now <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">:

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Second, read this:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">It's really important to read the Course Syllabus. You should DO THAT NOW.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">The syllabus explains everything you need to know to be successful in that class.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">It details what you will be learning and when it will be covered.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">It makes clear what is expected of you as a student.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">It allows you to know what to expect of your instructor.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">It outlines the organization of the course and when assignments are due.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">It explains how grading will be accomplished.
 * 7) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">It states the attendance requirements.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Third, do this:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Familiarize yourself with the site by using the navigation buttons on the left. Clicking on the logo or wiki title in the upper left corner of any page will bring you back to the home page.

**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">YOUR FIRST TWO ASSIGNMENTS ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">ASSIGNMENT ONE: The Scavenger Hunt was distributed on the first day of class and is worth 100 process writing points. It is due August 27 (MWF Classes) and 28th (TR Classes). You can also find this assignment here.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">ASSIGNMENT TWO: Add your personal page to the Wiki. This assignment is worth 100 process writing points and is due August 31 and September 4.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">(Tip: you can keep this instruction page open while performing these operations by right clicking and selecting OPEN IN NEW TAB.)


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Click the + symbol next to the Pages and Files link at the upper left column to create your page on the Wiki.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Title your page with your first name and last initial. Use the first name that you want us to call you by (ex: Deb M).
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Upload your picture and a short Bio--just whatever you would like us to know about you.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Click SAVE.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Find the link in the navigation bar on the left that corresponds with your class.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Visit that page.
 * 7) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Click the EDIT button at the top right of the page. A menu bar will appear along the top of the page.
 * 8) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Find your name on the page.
 * 9) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Use your cursor to highlight your name.
 * 10) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Click the LINK button in the menu bar along the top of the page.
 * 11) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Click CHOOSE AN EXISTING PAGE.
 * 12) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Select the page you just created.
 * 13) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Click ADD LINK.
 * 14) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Check your new link by clicking VISIT.
 * 15) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Click SAVE in the menu bar.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Very Important Note: ALWAYS check the document or link you have just uploaded. Seriously. A lot of things can go wrong (someone else's essay on your page, etc.)

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Need Help?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Click on the HELP link at the upper right of the page to learn more about how to use your wiki.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Use the DISCUSSION tab at the top of the page to get help from your classmates. It's not against the rules to help one another in this class.

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