Today the class was small (3). We read John's paper and then students worked on either writing the Persepolis paper, revisions, or writing the Independent Research paper which is due next week. The presentation is next Thursday. Here is a link on the elements of a comic strip: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_comic_strip_unit_called

Also in Hacker, Seventh Edition, see page 83: Guidelines for Analyzing a Text: "Visual Texts."

Tuesday bring in the Initial Planning Sheet, outline and 3-5 sources in MLA. The final draft isn't due until Dec. 14-18, 12 noon. (This a flexible due date period.)

For Thursday, students will present their research for discussion and critique. After the presentation all students will comment on what worked best in the presentation (cyber-assignment). The presenters will all have to submit a self-reflection on what worked well, what he or she learned from the experience and anything they will change in future presentations.

Make the presentation interactive. You can use film, music, posters, PowerPoint, etc. Keep the presentation to 5-10 minutes. 

All presenters will give classmates an abstract which lays out the argument, a brief summary of key points and anything else we need to know. For examples of abstracts visit the librarian and ask for assistance. You can also see: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/abstracts/

If you want me to make a copy of your abstract, give it to me Tuesday. We will share abstracts and you can print a copy for me in class.

All papers which did not receive a passing grade should be resubmitted by Friday, no later than Monday, Dec. 3.

Note:
I spoke to choreographer, Alonzo King about your reading his program note. He was pleased and asked what you thought about it (smile).