May 25, 2002

Housekeeping:

1. If you find a link that doesn't work on this Web site or if you have trouble navigating from one place to another, please tell me.

1. This week we will work on writing definitions of common aspects of Japanese culture.
2. Read over the handout.
3. When you choose your 3 topics, try to pick ones that you will have to think to define, not just something simple.
4. Pick at least one abstract concept.
5. Be sure to tell me who your audience is.
6. You may choose other concepts to explain if you wish, particularly those of you who are writing your thesis.

After you have completed your definitions, exchange with another student, read each other's definitions and tell each other if there's anywhere where the audience might not understand what has been written.

Audience

1. Today's composition requires you to think very carefully about your audience.
2. Go here to see some important things to consider about audience.
   

Compound Sentences

1. Last class we practiced using compound sentences in compositions.
2. This class we will continue to practice using them.
3. Today use at least one example of compound sentences with coordinators in each paragraph.
4. Underline each example.

Transitional Expressions

1. For more advanced students, using transitional expressions is very important in academic writing.
2. Use one in each paragraph today and underline it.
3. Look at the transitional expressions on the handout I gave you today or go here.