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Lynn McClelland
English/Humanities Instructor


Online English 101 Course Outline

Warning: Due Dates are closer than they appear!

Module One
    Due Sept. 11th

    Introduction to Class & Narrative/Descriptive Essay
  • Write an entry introducing yourself to other online students
  • Take quizzes and write Discussion Board entries
  • Write a narrative essay on an important event in your life
  • You must have learned a "life lesson" from the event
  • The paper will be in first person
  • 2-3 pages in length

Module Two
    Due Oct. 2nd

    Comparison/Contrast Essay
  • Focus on writing in 3rd person
  • Focus on formatting papers in MLA
  • Focus on writing in third person and developing a thesis statement, topic sentences and paragraphs
  • You are free to choose your topic; however, please choose college-worthy topics. Avoid comparing or contrasting the following topics:
    • dogs and cats
    • cars and motorcycles
    • apples and oranges
  • Choose something that you know a lot about, so your paragraphs are well-developed and informational.
  • Here are some examples:
    • Compare or contrast two forms of alternative energy
    • Compare or Contrast McCain and Obama
    • Compare or Contrast Flagstaff and Phoenix
  • Be sure and complete all quizzes for this section.


Module Three
    Due Oct. 30th

    Causal Analysis Essay
  • Write a source-based Cause/Effect essay
  • Utilize outside research in your paper
  • Include quotes, paragraphes and/or summaries from your research
  • Include an MLA Works Cited
  • Include an Outline and title page
  • Complete quizzes for this section.


Module Four
    Due Dec. 4th

    Argumentative Essay
  • Write a source-based Argumentative essay
  • Be sure to include both your argument and rebuttal of the opposition
  • Utilize outside research in your paper
  • Include quotes, paragraphes and/or summaries from your research
  • Include an MLA Works Cited
  • Include an Outline and title page
  • There are no quizzes for this section.


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