This calendar is dynamic: it will be updated during the course of the term if necessary. If you have any question about what is due for a specific day, check here: even if I make a mistake and say differently in class, this calendar is always right. Here is the University's overall calendar.
Sept. 1
Introduction to Part 1, on Positioning Yourself as a Researcher: FW chs. 1 and 2
To Read: The syllabus; FW 1-10 and 65-74. Read the Term Project page.
To Write: We'll work on Box 1 in class
To Read: The syllabus; FW 1-10 and 65-74. Read the Term Project page.
To Write: We'll work on Box 1 in class
Sept. 3
What makes research interesting?
To Read: FW 9-20. We'll be working on Box 2 in class.
To Write:
Box 1 due
To Read: FW 9-20. We'll be working on Box 2 in class.
To Write:
Box 1 due Sept. 8
An example
To Read: FW 25-44, including the essay by Zollo, "Friday Night at Iowa 80"
To Write: Box 2 due
To Read: FW 25-44, including the essay by Zollo, "Friday Night at Iowa 80"
To Write:
Box 2 dueSept. 10
Finding One Source to Start With: or, What good is the Web?
To Read: FW 399-408; LB 325-40 (crucial for advice on searching!); look at
the specific questions to answer for your "Response" section of Box 31. We'll be working on Box 31 in class.
To Write:
To Read: FW 399-408; LB 325-40 (crucial for advice on searching!); look at
the specific questions to answer for your "Response" section of Box 31. We'll be working on Box 31 in class. To Write:
Sept. 15
Working your Source
To Read: FW 65-74, including Box 4. We'll be working on Box 4 in class.
To Write: Box 31 due. Again, here are the specific questions to answer for it.
To Read: FW 65-74, including Box 4. We'll be working on Box 4 in class.
To Write: Box 31 due. Again, here are
the specific questions to answer for it.Sept. 17
The Prospectus
To Read: The instructions for your Prospectus, which we'll begin to work on today.
To Write: Box 4 due.
To Read:
The instructions for your Prospectus, which we'll begin to work on today. To Write:
Box 4 due.Sept. 22
Another example
To Read: FW 44-54, 74-83, including the essay by Nikolic; in class we'll be working on the concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos and some questions about it which are due next class.
To Write: Work on your Prospectus!
To Read: FW 44-54, 74-83, including the essay by Nikolic; in class we'll be working on the concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos and
some questions about it which are due next class. To Write: Work on your Prospectus!
Sept. 24
Sept. 29
MLA Style--you've gotta know it!
To Read: LB 359-75, on incorporating sources, plagiarism, and documenting sources; we'll be working on MLA exercise sheets in class (handouts), for which you'll use LB section 58.
To Write:
(nothing due today)
To Read: LB 359-75, on incorporating sources, plagiarism, and documenting sources; we'll be working on MLA exercise sheets in class (handouts), for which you'll use LB section 58.
To Write:
(nothing due today) Oct. 1
Writing Workshop
To Read: On "voice" (handout)
To Write: MLA Exercises, part 1 due (these are on a handout, and we'll be doing most in class); Paper 1 due in class
To Read: On "voice" (handout)
To Write:
MLA Exercises, part 1 due (these are on a handout, and we'll be doing most in class); Paper 1 due in classOct. 6
Part 2: Using Archives: FW ch. 4
To Read: FW363-72 on family archives, including the essay by Ball, "Slaves in the Family"
To Write: MLA Exercises, part 2 due;
You will turn in either Box 28 or Box 30 on October 22nd, but everyone will bring in or collect documents along the way. Here are the specific questions to answer for Boxes 28 or 30
To Read: FW
363-72 on family archives, including the essay by Ball, "Slaves in the Family"To Write:
MLA Exercises, part 2 due; You will turn in either Box 28 or Box 30 on October 22nd, but everyone will bring in or collect documents along the way.
Here are the specific questions to answer for Boxes 28 or 30Oct. 8
Private Archives
To Read: The instructions for working on archival goals, which we'll be working on in class. Also read LB 317-25, on setting goals for research. We will be sharing these. I'll also bring in a document which we'll discuss in class.
To Write:Work on Box 28 if you plan to hand it in!
To Read:
The instructions for working on archival goals, which we'll be working on in class. Also read LB 317-25, on setting goals for research. We will be sharing these. I'll also bring in a document which we'll discuss in class. To Write:
Work on Box 28 if you plan to hand it in!Oct. 14
No Class
Fall Break, and Professional Development Day
Fall Break, and Professional Development Day
Oct. 15
Using a Public Archive--that is, the Library
To Read: Library Visit! Meet in Room 213 in the Library AGAIN! And re-read: LB 317-25, on setting goals for research. This is what Box 30 is about.
To Write:Your archival goals are due. Here is what we'll start on in the library today.
To Read: Library Visit! Meet in Room 213 in the Library AGAIN! And re-read: LB 317-25, on setting goals for research. This is what Box 30 is about.
To Write:
Your archival goals are due. Here is what we'll start on in the library today.Oct. 20
Using a Public Archive--that is, the Library
To Read: Library Visit! Meet in Room 213 in the Library.
NOTE: Meetings with Derrick will start soon; here is what to bring to the meeting.
To Write: Here is what we'll finish in the library today--your five sources.
To Read: Library Visit! Meet in Room 213 in the Library.
NOTE: Meetings with Derrick will start soon; here is
what to bring to the meeting. To Write:
Here is what we'll finish in the library today--your five sources.Oct. 22
Revising for Style
To Read: I will have a handout for style revision today, which we will work on in class. If you have it, bring a full copy of your draft for Paper 2 to class. Otherwise, bring in Paper 1.
NOTE: Meetings with Derrick continue; here is what to bring to the meeting.
To Write: Your list of five found library sources is due. Box 28 or Box 30 due.
To Read: I will have a handout for style revision today, which we will work on in class. If you have it, bring a full copy of your draft for Paper 2 to class. Otherwise, bring in Paper 1.
NOTE: Meetings with Derrick continue; here is
what to bring to the meeting. To Write:
Your list of five found library sources is due. Box 28 or Box 30 due.Oct. 27
Writing Workshop
To Read: On "Reply" (handout)
To Write: Paper 2 due in class
To Read: On "Reply" (handout)
To Write: Paper 2 due in class
Oct. 29
Part 3: Using Interviews and Artifacts
To Read: Studs Terkel, Working, selections (handout--we'll read them in class.) We'll be working on these questions about the selections from Terkel
To Write:
To Read: Studs Terkel, Working, selections (handout--we'll read them in class.) We'll be working on
these questions about the selections from TerkelTo Write:
NOTE: if you want to do an interview for your next paper, gather any necessary recording equipment and set up your interview dates now! If you are planning on interviewing someone, be sure to read the relevant parts of Fieldworking, on asking questions and taking notes.
Nov. 3
Interviews
To Read: FW 331-39, on insider language and cursing, including the selection from Ehrenreich, Nickled and Dimed. We'll be working on Box 26 in class.
To Write: Answers to questions about Terkel due.
To Read: FW 331-39, on insider language and cursing, including the selection from Ehrenreich, Nickled and Dimed. We'll be working on
Box 26 in class. To Write: Answers to
questions about Terkel due.Nov. 5
Interviews
To Read: FW 86-90, including Scudder, "Look at your Fish," and FW 237-46, including Box 19 and sections on asking questions and listening. We'll be working on Box 19 in class.
To Write: Box 26 due in class.
To Read: FW 86-90, including Scudder, "Look at your Fish," and FW 237-46, including Box 19 and sections on asking questions and listening. We'll be working on Box 19 in class.
To Write:
Box 26 due in class.Nov. 10
Nov. 12
Artifacts
To Read: We'll be discussing the answers you bring in to the following question, and how to apply this knowledge to our own papers.
To Write: Bring in answers to this question.
To Read: We'll be discussing the answers you bring in to the following question, and how to apply this knowledge to our own papers.
To Write: Bring in
answers to this question.Nov. 17
Part 4: The Final Project
To Read:We'll be working in class on your outlines.
NOTE that even if you use all of the three papers you have written, you will still need to do quite a bit of work to complete your final project, including more research. These final weeks are NOT simply for the collation of already finished work!
To Write: here are specific instructions for the outline.
To Read:
We'll be working in class on your outlines.NOTE that even if you use all of the three papers you have written, you will still need to do quite a bit of work to complete your final project, including more research. These final weeks are NOT simply for the collation of already finished work!
To Write:
here are specific instructions for the outline.Nov. 19
Writing Workshop - meet in class.
To Read:On "Believing and Doubting" (handout in class)
To Write:Paper 3 due in class
To Read:
On "Believing and Doubting" (handout in class) To Write:
Paper 3 due in class Nov. 24
In class writing day -
To Read: FW 419-39, incl. Lamott, "Shitty First Drafts," and the great section on "Thickening your Draft"; LB 21-33.
To Write: prospective outline due.
To Read: FW 419-39, incl. Lamott, "Shitty First Drafts," and the great section on "Thickening your Draft"; LB 21-33.
To Write:
prospective outline due. Nov. 26
No Class
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 1
In class writing day -
To Read: We will sign up in class today for presentation times, so make sure you have your calendars.
To Write: Work on your project every day.
To Read: We will sign up in class today for presentation times, so make sure you have your calendars.
To Write: Work on your project every day.
Dec. 3
Presentations!
To Read: Work on your project every day.
To Write: Eight page draft due (Up to 5 points awarded according to these criteria).
To Read: Work on your project every day.
To Write: Eight page draft due (Up to 5 points awarded according to
these criteria).Dec. 8
Presentations!
To Read: Work on your project every day.
To Write: (Refer to the Presentations page if you have questions.)
To Read: Work on your project every day.
To Write: (Refer to the Presentations page if you have questions.)
Dec. 10
Presentations!
To Read: Work on your project every day.
To Write: Full Draft due (Up to 5 points awarded according to these criteria)
To Read: Work on your project every day.
To Write: Full Draft due (Up to 5 points awarded according to
these criteria)Exam
Week
The Final Project is due by Monday, December 14th, the last day of classes, by noon in my office.
Week
We will meet during exam period during the times scheduled for our classes [Tuesday the 15th from 1-3 pm for Period E, and Thursday the 17th from 10:30 to 12:30 for Period D] for presentations.