Goal for the day: · Finish your outline and have it checked by me Glad to be back in the classroom… I wanted to start today saying a few words about the police shooting this week in South Carolina, another tragic incident. In the case from Ferguson, one of the ideas that spurred protest and unrest was that the officer had shot Michael Brown in the back. Forensic evidence seems to indicate this did not occur. But in South Carolina, the video shows this is exactly what happened, followed by the officer planting evidence next to the body. This incident illustrates why so many believed that Darren Wilson killed Michael Brown in cold blood rather than out of self-defense. The protesters in Ferguson had reasons for their beliefs. |
Today, I’d like to check in with each person and get an update. You should know what you need to turn in. If you’re not clear, look back at Tuesday’s blog entry. It has the list. Everyone should, at this point, have an outline. Let me see it and I’ll check you off and give you the green light to start writing.
Next week we move into refinement. EXPECT TO DO MAJOR REVISIONS ON YOUR PAPER. By now, you know that I expect much more from a revision than simply moving around commas. Be prepared for two weeks of big time thinking and writing. This will be coming from a place of love so that your last month is pain-free, you crush your presentation, and can take well-deserved victory lap around the parking lot singing Queen’s “We are the Champions!” at the top of your lungs.
Homework for Monday, April 13th
Write at least an hour on your senior thesis. The sooner you turn in a draft, the sooner I can get you feedback. Papers are due in two weeks!
Next week we move into refinement. EXPECT TO DO MAJOR REVISIONS ON YOUR PAPER. By now, you know that I expect much more from a revision than simply moving around commas. Be prepared for two weeks of big time thinking and writing. This will be coming from a place of love so that your last month is pain-free, you crush your presentation, and can take well-deserved victory lap around the parking lot singing Queen’s “We are the Champions!” at the top of your lungs.
Homework for Monday, April 13th
Write at least an hour on your senior thesis. The sooner you turn in a draft, the sooner I can get you feedback. Papers are due in two weeks!