Dr. Tom Shields
Bate 2112
(252) 328-6715

ShieldsE@mail.ecu.edu
MW 4:00-5:15
Bate 2016

EVALUATION
AND
ASSIGNMENTS
ENGL 1200, Spring 2002





EVALUATION:
Your grade will be based on three research projects, a final take-home examination, and studentship.


PROJECTS (80%):
 
1. Project One: Site Study Project—Observation and Interview (25%)
  1. 6 Page Paper (20%)
  2. 5-7 Minute Oral Presentation (10%)*
DETAILS

* ½ of the class will prepare oral presentations for this assignment, the remaining ½ will prepare them for Project Two (see below). During the first or second week of classes, I will assign you to present for one of the two assignments.

 
2. Project Two: North Carolina Collection Project—Archival Research (25%)
  1. 5-6 Page Paper (20%)
  2. 5-7 Minute Oral Presentation (10%)*
DETAILS

* ½ of the class will prepare oral presentations for this assignment, the remaining ½ will have prepared them for Project One (see above).

 
3. Project Three: Research Proposal Project—Research and Problem-Solving (30%)
  1. Annotated Bibliography 1 (5%)
  2. Annotated Bibliography 2 (10%)
  3. Proposal (15%)
DETAILS


TAKE-HOME FINAL EXAM (10%):
Evaluating Web Sites for Research: During the final week of classes, I will provide you with two web site addresses. Following the guidelines discussed in our textbooks and in class, you will write a 3-4 page paper in which you compare and contrast the credibility of the two sites as sources for research writing. Your evaluation will be due in class during our designated exam time, May 6, 2:00-4:00 pm.


Update (4/29/2003): The web sites for the take-home final are:

STUDENTSHIP (10%):
The final component of your grade will be based on your level of engagement with class discussion and activities, particularly through feedback on others' writing and presentations.