Based on your own interests, you will choose one umbrella issue below. All papers you write throughout the year will explore some aspect of that issue, so choose wisely!

Article to read and discuss in class

Issues 

Modern Farming

Technological Advances

Genetics

Medical Breakthroughs

Political Conflicts

Water Use and Waste Disposal

Student pages index

Textbook: Palmquist, Mike. Joining the Conversation: Writing in College and beyond. Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martins, 2010. Print.

Other readings:

Island of Plenty

Dr. Randy Pausch

Swim with Sharks

1908.ppt  

Did You Know video 2013

Google contacts

Philosophy and Learning Outcomes for the course

Term paper assignments:

Reflective Essay

Informative Essay 

Analytical Essay

syllabus

Gemini English syllabus 2013 student copy.doc  

Portfolio Requirements

Summer Reading requirements

Grading: Everything will be assessed, but not everything you produce will be graded. Please see separate grading sheets for the specific grades assigned.

Wiki guidelines:

Each group needs to create a home page for its umbrella issue. The home page must contain:

• A statement of purpose (see archived original 101 pages for examples)
• Titles of each paper with author listed
• Links to each paper
• Guidelines for the group (or a link to those guidelines)
• A link to your annotated sources page
• a list of tags you'll use to identify your pages and issue papers 

All comments must be helpful, positive and on topic. 

When you are asked to edit another's work, be respectful of the original intent.

Original 101 & 102 pages

2010-11 pages

Student pages 2012-13