ENG 122week 4 Discussion 1

  

Ashford 5: - Week 4 - Discussion 1

 

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
 

     

Plagiarism   and Logic Self-Check

Prepare

Prepare
  As you prepare to write your first discussion for this week, take a few   moments to do the following:

• Read Chapter 4, Section 4.3        in the textbook.
• Read the AWC’s Guidelines for        Paraphrasing Sources        and Integrating Quotes.
• Review the AWC’s Recognizing        Plagiarism        and Avoiding Plagiarism.
• Review the Turnitin Student        FAQ, available in class under “Learning Resources”
• Review the grading rubric for this discussion.

Reflect

• Before drafting your initial        post, take time to reflect on everything you’ve learned about argument,        logic, and fallacy over the last month. Reread your draft with an eye on        logic and make note of any fallacies you catch or claims that lack        support.
• Take another look at your        draft with an eye on your use of outside sources. Keep an eye out for        missing quotation marks, poorly paraphrased information, and in-text        citations. Make note of any errors or concerns you discover. Utilize the        Turnitin tool to help you review your work. 

Write (due Thursday, Day 3)

In 200 to   300 words, share your plagiarism and logic self-check experience. Describe   your process and the items you uncovered during your review. In a few   sentences, explain how you will correct the issues and ask questions if you   need help or advice. You may also share some of your best quotes,   paraphrases, and logical passages with the class. Be sure to explain why your   chosen sections are “the best,” and how this process will influence your work   in the future.

Respond to   Peers (due Monday, Day 7)

In 125 to   200 words each, respond to at least two classmates. In each response, provide   answers and advice to your classmate. Relate your plagiarism and logic   self-check experience to the experience your classmate has described.   Consider the similarities, differences, and outcomes between the two.