Here you can find a representative selection of documents & handouts I’ve used teaching FYE and FIR.  Many of these were built in collaboration with fellow instructor Kathryn Hendrickson, and her insights and wisdoms are reflected here as well.  They develop as needed for the successive iterations of my rhet/comp sections; feel free to download & adapt them to your own needs (but keep any citations intact, of course).

Rhetorical Analysis Annotation Chart (PDF) (Word)

Library Scavenger Hunt (PDF) (Word)

Exploring Your Topic (Search Statement Worksheet) (PDF)

Analyzing Your Topic (PDF) (Word)

Research Log (PDF) (Word)

Anatomy of a Problem (PDF) (Word)

White Paper Background Outline Map (PDF) (Word)

Unit Three Technical Drills (with Kathryn Hendrickson & Braden Krien) (PDF)

Set Your Own Remix & Revision Calendar (PDF) (Word)

I use Prezi as my go-to in-class presentation tool.  I like the fluid 3D concept-mapping capabilities, and I continually update, edit, and recreate my Prezis to fit my developing classroom needs.  You can view representative samples from my rhet/comp courses by clicking the links below.

Rhetorical Toolkit I
Rhetorical Toolkit II
Rhetorical Analysis Toolkit (collaboration with Kathryn Hendrickson)

Evaluating Sources
Annotated Bibliography
Finding an “Anchor Article” in an Ongoing Conversation
Thesis Workshop

Hunting the Lack: What’s Missing in an Ongoing Conversation?

The White Paper
Pepsi Fish (Justification Arguments)