This document contains a syllabus for a Basic Writing course taught by instructor Melissa Long at Porterville College. The summary includes: - The course meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:15am to 12:40pm in room SM 101A. The required textbooks are listed. - The syllabus outlines the course requirements including essays, grammar quizzes, a reading journal, attendance policy, and grading scale. Students are expected to complete assignments on time and are allowed to drop one grammar quiz grade. - The instructor provides her contact information and office hours. Policies on plagiarism, disabilities, and late assignments are also covered in the syllabus.