This is Betty Zing (my basset hound). I declare Betty to be our class mascot!
UPDATED:
November 19, 2023
All assignments and lessons are linked to this page! This plan is tentative, but it
will most likely not change much—except for updated links. You should examine this plan carefully so that you know when things are due. You are responsible for all work (lessons and assignments) linked to this Course Plan!
Optional Read:
Marston, D. (2021). Why we procrastinate. Psychology Today. (2021 June 9).
For every credit hour, students are expected to spend 2-3 hours per week working outside of class. For example, for a 3 credit hour class, students should expect to put in 6 – 9 hours per week outside of class, studying or doing assignments. (KSU Protect Your GPA)
Week 1: August 20 to August 26, 2023
- FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: August 21, 2023
- START HERE
- By the end of this week, STUDY:
- The Course Video Tour
- The Course Syllabus
- This Course Plan (The page that you are looking at currently!)
- Thinking to Write Lesson W1: Formatting & Documentation
- Reading to Think Lesson R1: An Introduction to Critical Thinking
- DUE August 26, 2023 (11:59pm, EST): Study Survey #1
Week 2: August 27 to September 2, 2023
- Last Day to Add or to Elect Credit/Audit/Pass-Fail: August 27, 2023
- DUE August 28, 2023 (11:59pm, EST): Essay One
- MANDATORY CONFERENCES PERIOD #1 (August 29 to September 9): Sign up for an appointment to meet with me once during this period for your Conference #1! In this conference, we will discuss your Essay One work, your writing process, and any questions or concerns you might have.
- By the end of this week, STUDY:
- DUE September 2, 2023 (11:59pm, EST): Study Survey #2
Week 3: September 3 to September 9, 2023
- Last Day to Drop: September 3, 2023
- Labor Day (No Classes, Offices Closed): September 4, 2023
- MANDATORY CONFERENCES PERIOD #1 (August 29 to September 9): Sign up for an appointment to meet with me once during this period for your Conference #1! In this conference, we will discuss your Essay One work, your writing process, and any questions or concerns you might have.
- By the end of this week, STUDY:
- DUE September 9, 2023 (11:59pm, EST): Study Survey #3
Week 4: September 10 to September 16, 2023
- Begin to PERUSE:
Examine each lesson thoroughly, with the intention of selecting one Special Topic for your Essay Two assignment.
Week 5: September 17 to September 23, 2023
- By the end of this week, FINISH PERUSING:
Examine each lesson thoroughly, with the intention of selecting one Special Topic for your Essay Two assignment.
Week 6: September 24 to September 30, 2023
- DUE September 25, 2023 (11:59pm, EST): Essay Two
- MANDATORY CONFERENCES PERIOD #2 (September 26 to October 13): Sign up for an appointment to meet with me once during this period for your Conference #2! In this conference, we will discuss your Essay Two work, your writing process, and any questions or concerns you might have.
- By the end of this week, STUDY:
- DUE September 30, 2023 (11:59pm, EST): Study Survey #4
Week 7: October 1 to October 7, 2023
- FALL BREAK: NO CLASSES October 5-8, 2023
- MANDATORY CONFERENCES PERIOD #2 (September 26 to October 13): Sign up for an appointment to meet with me once during this period for your Conference #2! In this conference, we will discuss your Essay Two work, your writing process, and any questions or concerns you might have.
- Begin to PERUSE:
Examine each lesson thoroughly, with the intention of selecting one Special Topic for your Essay Three assignment.
Week 8: October 8 to October 14, 2023
- MANDATORY CONFERENCES PERIOD #2 (September 26 to October 13): Sign up for an appointment to meet with me once during this period for your Conference #2! In this conference, we will discuss your Essay Two work, your writing process, and any questions or concerns you might have.
- Midterm Grades Available: October 9, 2023
- By the end of this week, FINISH PERUSING:
Examine each lesson thoroughly, with the intention of selecting one Special Topic for your Essay Three assignment.
Week 9: October 15 to October 21, 2023
- DUE October 16 (11:59pm, EDT): Essay Three
- MANDATORY CONFERENCES PERIOD #3 (October 17 to November 4): Sign up for an appointment to meet with me once during this period for your Conference #3! In this conference, we will discuss your Essay Three work, your writing process, and any questions or concerns you might have.
- By the end of this week, STUDY:
- START TO READ: Hidden Figures (Margot Lee Shetterly)
- BEGIN TO CONSIDER: the Essay Four assignment
Week 10: October 22 to October 28, 2023
- MANDATORY CONFERENCES PERIOD #3 (October 17 to November 4): Sign up for an appointment to meet with me once during this period for your Conference #3! In this conference, we will discuss your Essay Three work, your writing process, and any questions or concerns you might have.
- CONTINUE TO READ: Hidden Figures (Margot Lee Shetterly)
- Begin to PERUSE:
Reading to Think Lesson R10: Special Topic—Hidden Figures - NOTE: Writing Workshop Partners/Groups will have been assigned by the end of this week.
Week 11: October 29 to November 4, 2023
- Last Day to Withdraw (“W” grade): October 29, 2023
- MANDATORY CONFERENCES PERIOD #3 (October 17 to November 4): Sign up for an appointment to meet with me once during this period for your Conference #3! In this conference, we will discuss your Essay Three work, your writing process, and any questions or concerns you might have.
- Writing Workshop BEGINS: October 30
- CONTINUE TO READ: Hidden Figures (Margot Lee Shetterly)
- Continue to PERUSE:
Reading to Think Lesson R10: Special Topic—Hidden Figures
Week 12: November 5 to November 11, 2023
- Veterans Day Observed (No Classes): November 10, 2023
- Writing Workshop Continues
- CONTINUE TO READ: Hidden Figures (Margot Lee Shetterly)
- Continue to PERUSE:
Reading to Think Lesson R10: Special Topic—Hidden Figures
Week 13: November 12 to November 18, 2023
- DUE November 13 (11:59pm, EDT):
- Revision of Essay Two or Essay Three
Notify me (by email) which essay has been revised.
- Revision of Essay Two or Essay Three
- Writing Workshop Continues
- CONTINUE TO READ: Hidden Figures (Margot Lee Shetterly)
- Continue to PERUSE:
Reading to Think Lesson R10: Special Topic—Hidden Figures - DUE November 18, 2023 (11:59pm, EDT): Study Survey #5
Week 14: November 19 to November 25, 2023
- DUE November 20 (11:59pm, EDT):
- Essay One Revision
Notify me (by email) that it has been revised.
- Essay One Revision
- NO Writing Workshop this week!
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes): November 22-26, 2023
Week 15: November 26 to December 2, 2023
- Writing Workshop Continues
Week 16: December 3 to December 9, 2023
- Writing Workshop ENDS: December 9 (11:59pm, EDT)
Week 17: December 10 to December 16, 2023
- CLASSES END: December 10, 2023
- FINALS WEEK: December 11-17, 2023
- DUE December 11 (11:59pm, EDT): Essay Four
NO WORK
WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER
December 17, 2023
(11:59pm, EDT)
Final Course Grades Available:
December 21, 2023
