Dr. Dean Taciuch
George Mason University

Summer 2012 (Session B)


English 388: B01 & B03
Course Schedule

Week 1 (June 5 - 7): Elements ch 8: Elements of Reports
Chapter 8 Assignment 1 (Writing in the Workplace) due June 7
Form groups for Assignment 2

Week 2 (June 12 - 14): Elements ch 9: Formats of Reports
Ch 8 Assignment 2 (oral reports) June 14

Week 3 (June 19 - 21): Elements ch 1-2: Purpose and Audience
Ch 1 Activity 1 (p. 7) in class
Assignment 2 Chapters 1-2 (Plan for Final Report)
Group Proposal due June 21

Week 4 (June 26 - 28): Elements ch 3: Research and Organization
Activity 2 (p 32) in class
Begin outlining the group projects

Week 5 (July 3 - 5): Elements ch 4: Clarity and Precision
Editing exercises in class
First drafts of report sections should be complete
Progress Reports due July 3 ( Individual) and 5 (Group)

Week 6 (July 10 - 12): Elements ch 5-6: Design and Visuals
Draft sections due July 12

Week 7 (July 17 - 19): Elements ch 7 (Ethics)
Chapter 7 Activities 1 and 2 in class

Week 8 (July 24): Presentations
Final Group Reports due July 24




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