Nelson ::: ENGL 1301

\Essay 1 Project Management Worksheet | Envision the Desired Outcome(s) and Plan Backwards

Instructions: Use the syllabus (hint: Course Schedule section) and Essay 1 assignment prompt to help you
answer the questions in each section.

Section 1: Determining Logistics

1. When is the Final Draft due for Essay 1? ___Friday, September 29___
⇒ What is the penalty for failing to submit the Final Draft by the deadline? _Late work not accepted
unless you still have your one and only late work request available._
⇒ How and where will you submit the Final Draft for assessment? _Blackboard TurnItIn_

⇒ What are the minimum requirements for a passing grade for Essay 1?

Be in MLA format Have a controlling idea (claim) supported by

evidence from the written text
Be submitted on time Be cohesive and organized around your
controlling idea
Have been peer reviewed in workshop Include transitions and transitional phrases to
guide your audience through your ideas
Meer the word count requirement (750-900) Be nearly free of comma splices, run-ons, and
fragments
Have been preceded by the submission of draft 1
Reveal something about the genre that is not
obvious to your audience
2. What writing assignment is due after the Final Draft of Essay 1? When is it due? _Reflection Essay 1 Oct. 2_
⇒ What is the penalty for failing to submit this assignment by the deadline? _Late work not accepted
unless you still have your one and only late work request available._
⇒ How and where will you submit this assignment for assessment? _TurnItIn on Blackboard_
3. When is Draft 1 due for Essay 1? _Sept. 18-22__
⇒ What is the penalty for failing to submit Draft 1 by the deadline? _Late work not accepted unless you
still have your one and only late work request available._
⇒ How and where will you submit Draft 1 for assessment? _TurnItIn on Blackboard_
4. When will we conduct a Peer Review Workshop? _September 25_
⇒ What is the penalty for not attending Peer Review Workshop? _“A” students become “D” students
because they failed to engage in this requirement of the course._

Source: Syllabus, Essay 1 prompt

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⇒ What materials will you need to share to participate in the Peer Feedback Workshop? How and where?
Write multiple drafts, to consider and reflect upon their purposes for writing.
● What questions do you have about drafts, due dates, and submission details?
At the moment, no question.
Section 2: Determining GAPS

1. What genre of writing will you produce for Essay 1? _”physical document (written text) to analyze
(brochure etc.)” Essay must follow a basic introduction, body, and conclusion format._
2. What are the major features and parts of the genre you will produce for Essay 1?
Essay must follow a basic introduction, body, and
conclusion format. The introduction must include a
controlling idea that reveals how the community
uses the genre. In the body paragraphs, your essay
must support your controlling idea with evidence
from your single written text and explanation of
that evidence. The conclusion must restate the
controlling idea and explain why it is significant

3. Who is your audience for Essay 1? _1301 Classmates and Instructors_

4. What is your purpose, or goal, for writing Essay 1?
Describe and expose reasons a community uses a specific genre to communicate.
5. What formatting and referencing style is required for this paper? ___MLA format._______

● What questions do you have about the genre, purpose, and audience for this paper? What information is
not included that you would like to know to better meet the expectations for the paper?
At the moment, no question.

Source: Syllabus, Essay 1 prompt

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Section 3: Frontloading the Workload / Determining Tasks

What steps for finishing Essay 1 should be completed in Week 5?

Submit revised version of Essay 1 to the Essay 1 Peer Review Discussion Board on Blackboard.
What steps for finishing Essay 1 should be completed in Week 4?
1. Watch one short video: Drafting Demo (Helps write draft one)
2. Complete Draft 1 of Essay 1
3. Submit your Essay 1 Draft 1 to the Turnitin link on Blackboard before your assigned conference time
4. Bring with you to class any questions you have about Essay 1 and be prepared to take notes on answers and
advice during your assigned conference time with me
• After your conference, we should make the changes we discussed and implement the ideas that you had
while we met; your essay will be so much better (and easier to write) if you take an hour to do this
What steps for finishing Essay 1 should be completed in Week 3?
1. Complete the Genre Analysis Worksheet with your Written Text and be prepared to discuss your Genre
Analysis Worksheet and Written Text with Dr. Nelson in class.
2. Complete the Genre Analysis Outline Worksheet using work from your Genre Analysis Worksheet and
Written Text and be prepared to discuss your Genre Analysis Outline Worksheet with Dr. Nelson in class

What steps for working on Essay 1 should be completed in Week 2?

Decide on the Written Text that you will write about for Essay 1 and bring it to class for approval.

Source: Syllabus, Essay 1 prompt