After addressing concerns from and questions about the previous class meeting, particularly the Diagnostic Writing Exercise, discussion turned to consideration of assigned readings and upcoming writing assignments.

Students are reminded of the following due dates:

• Desc PV (in typed hard copy at the beginning of class time on 12 September 2016)
• Desc RV (online before the beginning of class time on 16 September 2016)
• Desc FV (online before the beginning of class time on 23 September 2016)

Please note that instructional materials are still being developed for the course.

Class met as scheduled, at 1000 in Weir 110. The class roster listed 20 students enrolled as of approximately 0620, unchanged since the last class meeting. All attended, verified informally. Student participation was reasonably good. No students from the class attended office hours since the previous class meeting.