COMS 321 - Rhetorical Discourse

Spring 2009

 

Course Documents in Word format:


Syllabus

   MWF 11-11:50 am section

   Tues 7-9:45 pm section


Paper Requirements:

   • Descriptive Analysis Paper

   • Literature Review

  1. • Argumentative Essay

  2. • Communication Packet/ Portfolio Assignment - Pick up in class.




Other Sources and Helpful Links:


Please test your writing skills as you read through the Hacker book. You do not have to register!

    Sixth Edition exercises

    Fifth Edition exercises


Please read the following links on doing a literature review:

    UNC Writing Center Handout | Literature Reviews


Here is the communication studies librarian Kathy Dabbour's website:

    library.csun.edu/kdabbour/coms321.html


Are you having difficulty understanding what a scholarly source is? Check out this library website: Types of periodicals.


If you are using APA style for you citations, check out this library site for examples:

How to cite in APA style.


Check out this website from Indiana University called: Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It.


Other helpful links:

    • Guide to writing resume and cover letter

    • Sample letters and resumes from Monster.com


Extra Credit!


    5 Points: Get your essay read on the radio through NPR's This I believe.

 

Office: Manzanita Hall 356

Comm Studies Office: Manzanita Hall 220

Office hours:

Monday, Wednesday 10-10:50am, Tuesday 12-1:50 pm