The English 105 Hybrid course can be compared to mastering a musical piece. At the beginning of the quarter, students are not sure what to expect and do not have the necessary skills to write an outstanding argumentative paper. After a considerable amount of practice, and enough determination students become exceptional writers of Aristotelian Classical Argumentative Rhetoric, much like a musician masters a musical piece.

                    In the beginning, students are a bit apprehensive due to the extensive workload and fast paced schedule. But with the guidance of Professor Gill-Mayberry and her extremely helpful tutors, students begin to get the hang of things. The purpose of this course is to help students mature their writing skills and refine their language all while using critical thinking.

Professor Gill- Mayberry’s English 105 course is a Hybrid. Requirements include students to meet online and in face-to-face meetings. By following the class motto, "The best writing is re-writing," students learn to avoid patterned errors by attending teacher conferences, tutor appointments, and keeping editing logs to prevent repeated mistakes, which greatly improves their writing skills.

                    English 105 meets twice a week unless otherwise stated by the professor. Participating in the online discussion boards is necessary to receive full credit. The online discussion boards are used so that fellow classmates and tutors can edit writing assignments. One very helpful feature of these online discussions is that aid from Professor Gill- Mayberry is always available. At the end of the class a brief discussion takes place regarding if the next session will be in the MAC LAB or online. The Hybrid course is quite valuable in the fast paced lives of college students because it is very independent, allowing one to work around their schedule; it gives you the option to work independently or in a group.

                      The course calendar consists of four units that are made up of lessons. Unit One: Introduction and Orientation, Unit Two: The Ebonics Debate, Unit Three: Images, Media, and Privacy, and Unit Four: Research. Reading assignments from the two required textbooks, Everything’s an Argument and The Little Brown Handbook, are in each lesson. Students are also required to purchase an EFL Writing Guide, and blue books. The blue books are used to take notes in class, and should be filled from front to back by the end of the quarter.

                            In the process of being in this course yours truly made several fantastic new friends by organizing homework groups to make things more fun. In this class another important topic that Professor Gill-Mayberry put emphasizes speechifying. Throughout the quarter we would present our assignments to the tribunal for judgment. And through these presentations it improved our public speaking skills. If students ever are confused, or have any questions, the professor is just a phone call away to assist. It is suggested to stay on top of assignments, and to avoid procrastination so this class will run smoothly. At the end of the quarter students will be skilled rhetor’s in Aristotelian Classical Argumentative Rhetoric. Good Luck!

 

 

                 

                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                     The writing process for this Hybrid English 105 course is critical. The steps required in this process may take a while, but in the end students emerge as skilled writers. Professor Gill-Mayberry puts great emphasis on the Rogerian and Toulmin styles of argumentative writing. In order to receive the most successful evaluation on essays due for this course, one must include all of the constituent elements of Aristotelian Classical Argument.

                      Before beginning, one must analyze their purpose for writing, and their prospective audience. Next they must do research so that they are informed on their topic. Once brainstorming is completed they can begin with the first element which is the introduction paragraph, it includes a hook, bridge, and divided stasis. The introduction is very important because it is used to capture the audience’s attention and to establish an idea of writer and their stance on the topic at hand.  The second element is the narration, which involves providing a summary of the background information to give the reader knowledge of the topic. The narration gives necessary information such as statistics, and history on the topic. The third element is the confirmation paragraph where the writer provides a good amount of evidence to support their claim. The fourth element is the concession, where one can concede any points that are in accordance to the main claim. The fifth element is the refutation; where the opposing claims are addressed. The rebuttal, is the pivotal point in which you prove your argument, and is made up of three parts that are each supported by nine scholarly sources.  The purpose is to remove all possible doubt that the reader has about the writer’s stance, and persuade them to accept their position. The last element is the summary paragraph, where the writer summarizes their main point with an impacting conclusion. Yours truly once heard from an old teacher that, if you can’t imagine yourself dropping the mic at the end of the conclusion, it’s not strong enough. Once all these parts are included, the professor's dictated rubric has been followed and one will receive a grade accordingly.

                     The writing process for this course is not an easy one, but it sure is rewarding. Even now whenever it is time to write, the advice and lessons learned from Professor Gill- Mayberry and her fantastic tutors are always being consulted.