I have read through the materials for our course and I am eager to talk to you about them. Our discussions will tackle issues ranging from the nature of knowledge - to the ethics of using human beings as objects of study. Important ideas not only for writers - but for all thinking individuals in this modern age. The work load reflects the scope of the material we need to cover - but I am hoping it will be quite manageable. Upon completing this course you should be well prepared to begin thesis work, and by completing the Thesis proposal assignment - you might even have some of your thesis research started.
Syllabus & calendar.
The course syllabus and a DRAFT for the course calendar are posted at links to the right under Course Documents. The Syllabus includes a description of the course, required materials, and a detailed account of writing assignments and an indication of how they will be graded. The Calendar is still drafty (certainly some typos & contradictions in there) but it gives a solid frame for the general sequence and quantity of material we will be covering during the term.
Books & assignment for first class.
As indicated in an email sent at the end of last term, you are assigned to read the Chapter 1: An introduction to research, in Mertens, for the first class. You need to buy the required texts online and if you have have not yet ordered texts, you can complete this assignment by reading the copy of Mertens in the Writing Center. It will be available M-F Jan 10 - 15 during the Center's hours of operations. Ask at the front desk. You may copy the assigned chapter - but please do not take the text out of the Center for any other purpose as other students may stop by to use it.
If you have questions - do not hesitate to contact me.
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