February 28

Today, we responded to a quote about research on the Web for writing into the day.  Then, we discussed the Annotated Bibliography assignment.  After discussing the Annotated Bibliography, we read the pages 220-225 and the blue box at the top of page 235 in Practical Argument.  In groups, we designed "cheat sheets" for sections we read and presented them to the class.

Finally, we watched a video about the Primerica Scam and discussed whether it was credible:

How is the video credible?

• They listed facts and numbers.
• They are on NYSE.
• They used a racial marketing tactic.
• The people were good speakers.

How could they make the video more credible?

• Explain how they made the money.
• Explain what they are actually selling.
• Show proof that those against them are wrong.
• Explain the length of time it took to make that money.

Homework:

• Post the answers to the "Self Assessment Reflection" handout on your blog before class on Tuesday.
• Post your second draft of your Visual Analysis to your blog before class on Tuesday.
• Post your second draft of your Visual Analysis to Blackboard before class on Tuesday.  Post it in the discussion forum called "POST YOUR VISUAL ANALYSIS DRAFT HERE." If you do not turn in the essay on Blackboard before class on Tuesday, you will receive a zero for this assignment.

Note: On Tuesday, we will meet in Room 3120 in the library.