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Berea College's Writing Seminar I Fall 2006: Summaries, Critiques, and Essay Development, Exams of History of Education

Writing assignments for berea college's writing seminar i during the fall 2006 semester. Students are required to write summaries, critiques, and develop a thesis statement for essays related to the topics of fate and freedom in various texts. Summaries should be at least 250 words, critiques at least 500 words, and thesis statements should be developed in consultation with the instructor and required readings.

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GSTR 110-B Dr. Jeff Richey
GSTR 110-E Asian Studies/Philosophy & Religion
Writing Seminar I Berea College
Fall 2006 Jeffrey_Richey@berea.edu
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Summaries
A summary informs the reader of the essential points found in a text. If arguments are
made in a text, then its summary should note what assumptions underlie them or what
kinds of evidence are used to support them. If a text defines particular terms in specific
ways, then its summary should include these definitions. If a text contains disagreements,
then its summary should clarify the grounds on which these disagreements occur.
#1 (2 copies due in class 9/8/06)
In at least 250 words of double-spaced, 12-point text in standard English prose,
summarize the views of fate and freedom expressed by the following characters in
Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex: Oedipus and either Tiresias or Jocasta.
#2 (1 copy due as attachment e-mailed to instructor 9/22/06)
In at least 250 words of double-spaced, 12-point text in standard English prose,
summarize the views of fate and freedom expressed by the following characters in
the book of Job: Job and either Eliphaz, Bildad, or Zophar.
#3 (1 copy due as attachment e-mailed to instructor 10/6/06)
In at least 250 words of double-spaced, 12-point text in standard English prose,
summarize the views of fate and freedom expressed in either Ridley’s or
Wright’s book chapters.
Once all three summaries have been completed,
choose one to revise and submit as attachment e-mailed to the instructor
for a final grade by noon on 10/20/06.
See: “A Checklist for Analyzing an Argument” (B&B 71)
“Summarizing and Paraphrasing” (B&B 28-41)
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GSTR 110-B Dr. Jeff Richey GSTR 110-E Asian Studies/Philosophy & Religion Writing Seminar I Berea College Fall 2006 Jeffrey_Richey@berea.edu

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

Summaries

A summary informs the reader of the essential points found in a text. If arguments are made in a text, then its summary should note what assumptions underlie them or what kinds of evidence are used to support them. If a text defines particular terms in specific ways, then its summary should include these definitions. If a text contains disagreements, then its summary should clarify the grounds on which these disagreements occur.

#1 ( 2 copies due in class 9/8/06 )

  • In at least 250 words of double-spaced, 12-point text in standard English prose, summarize the views of fate and freedom expressed by the following characters in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex : Oedipus and either Tiresias or Jocasta.

#2 ( 1 copy due as attachment e-mailed to instructor 9/22/06 )

  • In at least 250 words of double-spaced, 12-point text in standard English prose, summarize the views of fate and freedom expressed by the following characters in the book of Job: Job and either Eliphaz, Bildad, or Zophar.

#3 ( 1 copy due as attachment e-mailed to instructor 10/6/06 )

  • In at least 250 words of double-spaced, 12-point text in standard English prose, summarize the views of fate and freedom expressed in either Ridley’s or Wright’s book chapters.

Once all three summaries have been completed, choose one to revise and submit as attachment e-mailed to the instructor for a final grade by noon on 10/20/.

See: “A Checklist for Analyzing an Argument” (B&B 71)

“Summarizing and Paraphrasing” (B&B 28-41)

Critiques

A critique does more than summarize the essential points found in a text. It uses such points to construct an argument. The critiques assigned below require the understanding of at least two texts: one text (“A”) that is being critiqued, and another text (“B”) from which perspective the critique is being made. A critique answers the question, “How might the author of ‘B’ view ‘A,’ and why?”

#1 ( 2 copies due in class 9/15/06 )

  • In at least 500 words of double-spaced, 12-point text in standard English prose, critique any of the views of fate and freedom expressed in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex from either a Mohist or an Ecclesiastean perspective. Use direct quotations to illustrate key points of agreement or disagreement between the sources.

#2 ( 2 copies due in class 9/29/06 )

  • In at least 500 words of double-spaced, 12-point text in standard English prose, critique any of the views of fate and freedom expressed in the book of Job from either an Epicurean or a Taoist perspective. Use direct quotations to illustrate key points of agreement or disagreement between the sources.

#3 ( 2 copies due in class 10/13/06 )

  • In at least 500 words of double-spaced, 12-point text in standard English prose, critique any of the views of fate and freedom expressed in ancient Chinese, Greek, or Hebrew sources from either Ridley’s or Wright’s perspective. Use direct quotations to illustrate key points of agreement or disagreement between the sources.

Once all three critiques have been completed, choose one to revise and submit as attachment e-mailed to the instructor for a final grade by noon on 10/20/.

See: “A Checklist for Analyzing an Argument” (B&B 71)

“Summarizing and Paraphrasing” (B&B 28-41)

“A Peer Review Checklist for a Draft of an Argument” (B&B 142)

Essay Draft ( 2 copies due in class 11/20/06 )

An essay draft consists, at a minimum, of a thesis statement and an argument in support of that thesis. While it always is helpful to proofread carefully for grammar, structure, and style, a draft need not be picture-perfect in these areas. A draft must convey a clear sense of one’s thesis and the argument(s) supporting it , however. The draft required in the course must consist of at least 5 pages of double-spaced, 12-point text in standard English prose with all sources quoted or paraphrased cited in MLA style.

See:

“Organizing and Revising the Body of the Essay” (B&B 128-136)

“Using Sources” (B&B 150-161)

“Documentation” (B&B 172-212)

Revised Essay ( 1 copy due in class 12/6/06 )

A revised essay meets all of the requirements specified for the draft (see above) with the additional requirement that it be free of documentation or grammatical errors.