Class Report: ENGL 227.61205, 22 April 2017

For the final class meeting, after addressing questions from and concerns about the previous class meeting, discussion turned to final concerns of the overall course project in advance of its expected submission.

Students are reminded that the Group Project Final Version is due, one submission from each group, online before 0059 on 23 April 2017–and earlier is better.

The class met as scheduled, at 0900 in Rm. 106 of the DeVry San Antonio campus. The class roster listed 11 students enrolled, unchanged since the last class meeting. Of them, six attended, verified informally. Student participation was good. Office hours were sharply truncated against the final course meeting and personal concerns.

Class Report: ENGL 227.61205, 15 April 2017

After addressing questions from and concerns about the previous class meeting, discussion turned to review of report points and concerns of usage in advance of the final group submission to follow next week.

Students are reminded of the following assignments’ due dates:

  • Week 7 Discussion (online before 0059 on 16 April 2017)
  • Group Project Final Version (one submission from each group online before 0059 on 23 April 2017–and earlier is better)

The class met as scheduled, online at 0900 CDT. The class roster listed 11 students enrolled, unchanged since the last class meeting. Of them, eight attended, verified informally. Student participation was adequate. Office hours were not offered, due to the remote class meeting.

Class Report: ENGL 227.61205, 8 April 2017

After addressing questions from and concerns about the previous class meeting, discussion addressed issues of sourcing and concerns of paratextuals. Time was given to addressing group work, as well.

A reminder was offered about an upcoming scheduling difference. The 15 April 2017 class meeting will be conducted remotely. Students should look to their emails for a link to the appropriate online location.

Students are reminded of the following assignments’ due dates:

  • Week 6 Discussion (online before 0059 on 9 April 2017)
  • Course Project Draft (one submission from each group online before 0059 on 9 April 2017)
  • Week 7 Discussion (online before 0059 on 16 April 2017)

The class met as scheduled, at 0900 in Rm. 106 of the DeVry San Antonio campus. The class roster listed 11 students enrolled, unchanged since the last class meeting. Of them, six attended, verified informally. Student participation was good. No students attended office hours.

Class Report: ENGL 227.61205, 1 April 2017

After addressing questions from and concerns about the previous class meeting, discussion addressed issues of electronic media and concerns of negative messaging. Time was given to addressing group work, as well.

A note was made about an upcoming scheduling difference. The 15 April 2017 class meeting will be conducted remotely. Students were emailed a link to the appropriate online location.

Students are reminded of the following assignments’ due dates:

  • Week 5 Discussion (online before 0059 on 2 April 2017)
  • Negative/Bad News Message (individual submissions online before 0059 on 2 April 2017)
  • Week 6 Discussion (online before 0059 on 9 April 2017)
  • Course Project Draft (one submission from each group online before 0059 on 9 April 2017)

The class met as scheduled, at 0900 in Rm. 106 of the DeVry San Antonio campus. The class roster listed 11 students enrolled, unchanged since the last class meeting. Of them, seven attended, verified informally. Student participation was good. One student attended office hours.

Class Report: ENGL 227.61205, 25 March 2017

After addressing questions from and concerns about the previous class meeting, discussion addressed issues of diversity, as well as persuasive techniques and concerns of reports and proposals. Time was given to addressing group work, as well.

Students are reminded of the following assignments’ due dates:

  • Week 4 Discussion (online before 0059 on 26 March 2017)
  • Informal Analytical Report (one submission from each group online before 0059 on 26 March 2017)
  • Week 5 Discussion (online before 0059 on 2 April 2017)
  • Negative/Bad News Message (individual submissions online before 0059 on 2 April 2017)

The class met as scheduled, at 0900 in Rm. 106 of the DeVry San Antonio campus. The class roster listed 11 students enrolled, unchanged since the last class meeting. Of them, nine attended, verified informally. Student participation was good. No students attended office hours.

Class Report: ENGL 227.61205, 18 March 2017

After addressing questions from and concerns about the previous class meeting, discussion turned to questions of document formatting and presentation, as well as to future work and its handling. Time in class was given to completing coursework.

Students are reminded of the following assignments’ due dates:

  • Week 3 Discussion (online before 0059 on 19 March 2017)
  • Routine Message (online before 0059 on 19 March 2017)
  • Week 4 Discussion (online before 0059 on 26 March 2017)
  • Informal Analytical Report (one submission from each group online before 0059 on 26 March 2017)

The class met as scheduled, at 0900 in Rm. 106 of the DeVry San Antonio campus. The class roster listed 11 students enrolled, unchanged since the last class meeting. Of them, seven attended, verified by direct question. Student participation was good. No students attended office hours.

Class Report: ENGL 227.61205, 11 March 2017

After addressing questions from and concerns about the previous class meeting, discussion reviewed assigned readings and focused extensively on concerns of usage and style. Register and comma use attracted particular attention, by student attestation.

Students are reminded of the following assignments’ due dates:

  • Week 2 Discussion (online before 0059 on 12 March 2017)
  • Quiz (online before 0059 on 12 March 2017)
  • Week 3 Discussion (online before 0059 on 19 March 2017)
  • Routine Message (online before 0059 on 19 March 2017)

The class met as scheduled, at 0900 in Rm. 106 of the DeVry San Antonio campus. The class roster listed 11 students enrolled, unchanged since the last class meeting. Of them, seven attended, verified by direct question. Student participation was good. One student attended office hours.

Class Report: ENGL 227.61205, 4 March 2017

After introductions, discussion treated concerns deriving from readings and about assignments. Reviewed were discussion standards, some concerns of usage, and many concerns of heading and textual declensions. Time at the end of class was given to workshopping the resumes due as noted below.

Students are reminded of the following assignments’ due dates:

  • Week 1 Discussion, online before 0059 on 5 March 2017
  • Resume, online before 0059 on 5 March 2017
  • Week 2 Discussion, online before 0059 on 12 March 2017

The class met as scheduled, at 0900 in Rm. 106 of the DeVry San Antonio campus (a change from previous announcements). The class roster listed 11 students enrolled. Of them, ten attended, verified informally and confirmed by email. Student participation was good. No students attended office hours.

Initial Comments for the March 2017 Session at DeVry University

The University notes that I will be teaching a section of ENGL 227: Professional Writing during the March 2017 session at DeVry University in San Antonio. The class meets Saturdays from 0900-1250 in Classroom 110 of that campus; classroom time supplements online instruction that takes place asynchronously through the week. Office hours will follow the class meeting  for those students who feel the need for extra attention and consultation.

A number of standard assignments are already in place. One of them is a set of discussion posts that must be completed each week. Due dates for them are as follows, adjusted to the local time zone:

  • Week 1, online before 0059 on 5 March 2017
  • Week 2, online before 0059 on 12 March 2017
  • Week 3, online before 0059 on 19 March 2017
  • Week 4, online before 0059 on 26 March 2017
  • Week 5, online before 0059 on 2 April 2017
  • Week 6, online before 0059 on 9 April 2017
  • Week 7, online before 0059 on 16 April 2017

Other standard assignments, with their due dates, are as follows:

  • Resume, online before 0059 on 5 March 2017
  • Quiz, online before 0059 on 12 March
  • Routine Message, online before 0059 on 19 March 2017
  • Informal Analytical Report, online before 0059 on 26 March 2017
  • Negative/Bad News Message, online before 0059 on 2 April 2017
  • Course Project (Draft), online before 0059 on 9 April 2017
  • Formal Proposal (Final Version), online before 0059 on 23 April 2017

As usual, reports of class activities will be posted after classes meet, and supporting materials will be made available as needed.

I look forward to the work of the session!