Week 4 Overview and Goals

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If we're successful in this module, you will:

Be better prepared for the Rhetorical Analysis Essay after reading my comments on your post to the "Development of..." discussion from last week.
Understand the basic objectives and steps of the Voter Guide Project.
Post any questions you have about the Voter Guide Project to the Questions and Answers discussion.
Learn about how to evaluate the credibility of your research sources using the CRAP Test.
Turn in the final draft of your Rhetorical Analysis Essay.

To reach the goals for this module, you'll need to complete the following activities:

Due dates	Activities
9/13-9/16	1. I'll be commenting on your tentative thesis statements and body paragraphs early in the week (Tuesday-Friday). Use that discussion to ask questions and get clarification on anything that's worrying you about the Rhetorical Analysis Essay.
	2. Read about the Voter Guide Project
9/19	3. Learn about how to evaluate sources that you find on the internet by using the CRAP test. Practice using these concepts in the "Evaluating Sources" discussion.
	4. Read about how to use MLA format and citation in your Rhetorical Analysis Essay, and make any changes necessary.
9/19	5. Turn in the final draft of the Rhetorical Analysis Essay