This document provides the syllabus for an English Composition II course. It outlines the course objectives, which include developing theses supported by research, analyzing texts critically and creatively, and creating advanced research projects while observing documentation conventions. Major assignments include two argumentative research essays incorporating multiple sources, summaries, syntheses, and an annotated bibliography. Class meetings will focus on the writing process, critical analysis, research methods, and avoiding plagiarism. The grading policy and attendance policy are also outlined. Students are expected to spend 6-9 hours outside of class each week to be successful.
This document provides information about an English composition course titled EWRT 1C taught by Dr. Kim Palmore. The course objectives focus on developing analytical and comparative reading and writing skills using various literary texts. Requirements include regular attendance, keeping up with assignments, three formal papers, two exams, posts to the class website, and other tests or assignments. The class website and required texts are listed. Grading is based on essays, exams, website posts, participation, and other activities worth a total of 900 points. Course policies address essay submissions, academic dishonesty, attendance, conduct, participation, quizzes, exams, late work, appointments, adding/dropping the class, and educational use of student papers.
This document provides information about an English composition course titled EWRT 1C taught by Dr. Kim Palmore. It outlines the course objectives, requirements, texts, grading scale, policies, and learning outcomes. The main requirements include regular attendance, three formal papers, two exams, posts to the class website, and tests or quizzes. The grading is based on a 900 point scale divided among essays, exams, website posts, and participation. Academic dishonesty is strictly prohibited, and attendance is important for success in the course. Electronic devices should only be used for coursework, and late work will not be accepted.
This document provides information about an English composition course titled EWRT 1C taught by Dr. Kim Palmore. The course objectives focus on developing analytical and comparative reading and writing skills using various literary texts. Requirements include formal papers, exams, posts to the class website, and other assignments. The class website and textbooks are listed. Student learning outcomes are assessed based on critical reading, use of evidence, writing style, and understanding of complexity in literature. Grading is based on essays, exams, website posts, participation, and other activities. Course policies outline expectations for essay submissions, attendance, conduct, late work, and use of student papers.
This document provides information about an English 2 transfer-level course. The course applies critical thinking skills to reading and writing, with a focus on argument and issues. Key goals include analyzing values and assumptions, gaining competence as a critical thinker, and evaluating alternative perspectives. Students will summarize, analyze, and interpret ideas from texts. Requirements include class participation, assignments, five formal papers including one written in class, website posts, and tests. The grading system and policies on academic dishonesty, attendance, conduct, homework, quizzes, exams, late work, and use of student papers are also outlined.
This document provides information about an English 2 transfer-level course, including the course description, goals, requirements, policies, grading, and textbooks. The main goals of the course are to develop critical thinking skills through analyzing texts and arguments. Students will write five formal papers of varying lengths, complete homework posts online, and take tests and quizzes. Grades are calculated on a 1000-point scale based on essays, homework, tests, and participation. Course policies address academic integrity, attendance, conduct, late work, and use of student papers.
This document provides information about an English 2 transfer-level course. The course applies critical thinking skills to reading and writing, with a focus on argument and issues. Key goals include analyzing values and assumptions, gaining competence as a critical thinker, recognizing alternative perspectives, and practicing writing as a recursive process. Requirements include class participation, assignments, five formal papers including one in-class paper, website posts, and tests/quizzes. Grades are based on 1000 points from essays, homework, tests, and activities. Policies address essay submission, academic dishonesty, attendance, conduct, workshops, homework, quizzes, exams, late work, appointments, adding/dropping the course, and educational use of
This document provides information about an English 1A hybrid class. Key points:
- The class meets partially in-person and partially online, with homework assigned on Fridays to be completed before an online Monday session.
- The class website is an important resource, where students will post homework. Students must create a WordPress account to access the site.
- The goals of the course are to improve students' reading, writing, and analytical skills through assignments including five essays, website posts, tests, and workshops.
- Grades are based on a 1000 point system divided among various assignments, with letter grades corresponding to certain point ranges. Policies cover submission formats, attendance, conduct, and late work
This document provides information about an English composition course titled EWRT 1C. It outlines the course objectives, requirements, texts, grading scale, policies, and learning outcomes. The main points are:
1. The course will focus on developing analytical writing skills through reading and discussing literary texts including short stories, poetry, novels, and drama.
2. Requirements include papers, exams, online posts, quizzes, and participation. Grades are based on a 900 point scale with points coming from assignments, exams, and activities.
3. Policies address submission of papers, attendance, conduct, late work, and adding/dropping the course. Academic dishonesty is strictly prohibited.
This document provides information about an English composition course titled EWRT 1C taught by Dr. Kim Palmore. The course objectives focus on developing analytical and comparative reading and writing skills using various literary texts. Requirements include regular attendance, keeping up with assignments, three formal papers, two exams, posts to the class website, and other tests or assignments. The class website and required texts are listed. Grading is based on essays, exams, website posts, participation, and other activities worth a total of 900 points. Course policies address essay submissions, academic dishonesty, attendance, conduct, participation, quizzes, exams, late work, appointments, adding/dropping the class, and educational use of student papers.
This document provides information about an English composition course titled EWRT 1C taught by Dr. Kim Palmore. It outlines the course objectives, requirements, texts, grading scale, policies, and learning outcomes. The main requirements include regular attendance, three formal papers, two exams, posts to the class website, and tests or quizzes. The grading is based on a 900 point scale divided among essays, exams, website posts, and participation. Academic dishonesty is strictly prohibited, and attendance is important for success in the course. Electronic devices should only be used for coursework, and late work will not be accepted.
This document provides information about an English composition course titled EWRT 1C taught by Dr. Kim Palmore. The course objectives focus on developing analytical and comparative reading and writing skills using various literary texts. Requirements include formal papers, exams, posts to the class website, and other assignments. The class website and textbooks are listed. Student learning outcomes are assessed based on critical reading, use of evidence, writing style, and understanding of complexity in literature. Grading is based on essays, exams, website posts, participation, and other activities. Course policies outline expectations for essay submissions, attendance, conduct, late work, and use of student papers.
This document provides information about an English 2 transfer-level course. The course applies critical thinking skills to reading and writing, with a focus on argument and issues. Key goals include analyzing values and assumptions, gaining competence as a critical thinker, and evaluating alternative perspectives. Students will summarize, analyze, and interpret ideas from texts. Requirements include class participation, assignments, five formal papers including one written in class, website posts, and tests. The grading system and policies on academic dishonesty, attendance, conduct, homework, quizzes, exams, late work, and use of student papers are also outlined.
This document provides information about an English 2 transfer-level course, including the course description, goals, requirements, policies, grading, and textbooks. The main goals of the course are to develop critical thinking skills through analyzing texts and arguments. Students will write five formal papers of varying lengths, complete homework posts online, and take tests and quizzes. Grades are calculated on a 1000-point scale based on essays, homework, tests, and participation. Course policies address academic integrity, attendance, conduct, late work, and use of student papers.
This document provides information about an English 2 transfer-level course. The course applies critical thinking skills to reading and writing, with a focus on argument and issues. Key goals include analyzing values and assumptions, gaining competence as a critical thinker, recognizing alternative perspectives, and practicing writing as a recursive process. Requirements include class participation, assignments, five formal papers including one in-class paper, website posts, and tests/quizzes. Grades are based on 1000 points from essays, homework, tests, and activities. Policies address essay submission, academic dishonesty, attendance, conduct, workshops, homework, quizzes, exams, late work, appointments, adding/dropping the course, and educational use of
This document provides information about an English 1A hybrid class. Key points:
- The class meets partially in-person and partially online, with homework assigned on Fridays to be completed before an online Monday session.
- The class website is an important resource, where students will post homework. Students must create a WordPress account to access the site.
- The goals of the course are to improve students' reading, writing, and analytical skills through assignments including five essays, website posts, tests, and workshops.
- Grades are based on a 1000 point system divided among various assignments, with letter grades corresponding to certain point ranges. Policies cover submission formats, attendance, conduct, and late work
This document provides information about an English composition course titled EWRT 1C. It outlines the course objectives, requirements, texts, grading scale, policies, and learning outcomes. The main points are:
1. The course will focus on developing analytical writing skills through reading and discussing literary texts including short stories, poetry, novels, and drama.
2. Requirements include papers, exams, online posts, quizzes, and participation. Grades are based on a 900 point scale with points coming from assignments, exams, and activities.
3. Policies address submission of papers, attendance, conduct, late work, and adding/dropping the course. Academic dishonesty is strictly prohibited.
This document outlines the syllabus for a History of the 20th Century course at Hudson Valley Community College. The course will focus on totalitarian regimes of the 1930s and 1940s, World War II, post-war settlements, Third World development, and the intellectual response of the West to political and social turbulence. Students will demonstrate an understanding of 20th century history, major forces and ideas that shaped the century, and tensions between traditional and modern values. The syllabus details assignments including tests, an annotated bibliography, oral presentation, and final exam. Students are expected to attend class, participate respectfully, and adhere to academic integrity policies.
This document provides an overview and syllabus for a Children's Literature course. The course will introduce students to major genres of children's literature through readings and assignments. Students will analyze cultural and historical influences on children's literature, identify genre characteristics, and examine issues in the field. The syllabus outlines five units covering fairy tales, classics, picture books, young adult literature, and current issues. Assignments include projects, exams, reading logs, and a semester project. Guidelines are provided for class participation, technology use, communication, academic integrity, and available student support resources.
This document provides information about a Personality Psychology course taught at Rutgers University in Fall 2014, including:
- Class details such as time, location, instructor, and teaching assistants contact information
- An overview of course objectives to describe and apply personality theories and research
- Expectations around academic integrity and attendance
- Assessments including exams, quizzes, assignments, and a writing assignment analyzing a character using personality theories
- Resources including a textbook, online platform, and instructor's teaching philosophy and communication preferences
This document provides information about a computer literacy course offered at the College of Western Idaho during summer 2012. The course is designed to help students develop basic computer skills and covers topics like hardware, operating systems, applications, and computer literacy requirements for graduation. It meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays in two sections and focuses on software like Windows, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students will complete exams in these areas, and the course uses a combination of assignments, projects and exams for grading.
This 3 sentence summary provides the essential information about the document:
This document outlines the course details for BA 131/CS 120, an introductory computer course offered at Treasure Valley Community College during winter 2012. The course will provide an overview of basic computer hardware, software, operating systems, email, internet and networks. Students will complete hands-on assignments, exams, and an e-portfolio to demonstrate their competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology topics. The instructor, Carol Billing, expects students to attend regularly, complete all assignments by the deadlines, and treat everyone in the class with courtesy and respect.
This document provides information about an English 1A course, including the instructor's contact details, course goals and requirements, assignments, grading scale, textbooks, and policies. The main goals of the course are to prepare students to analyze college texts and write college papers by developing skills such as reading analysis, essay writing, thesis development, and personal writing style. Students will complete four formal papers, online posts and discussions, and be assessed on their writing process, analysis of diverse texts, argument writing, and citation skills. The hybrid class meets twice a week in person and requires additional online work. Students are expected to adhere to academic honesty, attendance, and participation policies.
This document provides information about an English 1A hybrid class. It summarizes that the class will meet both in person and online, with assignments due on Fridays to be completed before the next class meeting on Monday. It also outlines the course goals of improving reading, writing, and critical analysis skills. Key requirements include active participation, five essays, blog posts, tests and quizzes. The grading scale and policies on attendance, late work, and academic dishonesty are also summarized.
This document is a syllabus for an American Literature II course taught at Montgomery College in Spring 2010. It outlines the course details, including meeting times and location, the instructor's contact information, an overview of topics to be covered ranging from religious satire to sexually charged works, required materials, assignments including essays and peer teaching, grading policies, attendance policy, and academic integrity policies regarding plagiarism and classroom conduct.
This document provides information about an English 1A course including contact information for the instructor, goals of the course, requirements, grading policies, and other policies. The main goals of the course are to prepare students to analyze college texts, write college papers, and develop writing skills. Requirements include 5 formal papers, blog posts, tests, and participation. The grading is based on 1000 points from assignments like essays, tests, and activities. Policies cover submission of essays, academic dishonesty, attendance, conduct, workshops, quizzes, tests, late work, and adding/dropping the course.
In this unit, students are introduced to communication methods for the course, assignments, and policies. They are instructed to introduce themselves on the discussion board, read the syllabus and communication guidelines, and respond to two classmates' introductions. The grading scale and late policies are also outlined. Late assignments will receive a 20-30% deduction, and no work will be accepted more than two weeks late without extenuating circumstances. The writing center is available to help with papers and can be accessed through the Kaplan homepage or academic support tab.
This 3 sentence summary provides the essential information about the EWRT1A English composition course syllabus:
The syllabus outlines the goals, requirements, texts, grading, policies, and schedule for an English 1A transfer level composition course, which focuses on developing skills in reading analysis, essay writing in various styles, and online discussion through a class blog. Students will write 4 formal essays, complete reading quizzes and tests, and participate in class workshops and discussions to earn points towards their final grade in the course. The syllabus provides contact information for the instructor and details on submitting assignments through Turnitin and participating in the online class blog.
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This document provides information about an ELIT 48C course on American literature since 1914, including:
1. Contact information for the professor and details about establishing accounts on the class website for completing homework assignments.
2. An overview of the course objectives, which are to explore the American Dream theme through diverse writers and understand its evolution.
3. Requirements including attendance, keeping up with readings, papers, exams, website posts, and other assignments.
4. Details about texts, grading scale, class policies on submissions, attendance, conduct, participation, exams and late work.
This document outlines the goals, requirements, policies, and grading for an English 1A course. The main goals of the course are to prepare students to analyze college texts and write college papers by developing skills such as reading analysis, essay writing, thesis development, and personal writing style. Requirements include active participation, four formal papers, and online posts. The class will use both in-person and online learning, meeting weekly for discussions while completing additional work online. Grades are based on essays, posts, workshops, and quizzes. Policies address attendance, conduct, late work, and dropping/adding the course.
This document outlines the assignment requirements for an English composition course. It includes details on 4 essays of varying lengths and topics that students will write over the course of the term. It also provides information on website posts, participation, quizzes, and workshops that will be part of the course grading. Students will write argumentative, narrative, and solution-proposing essays. Additional assignments include regular online posts in response to course readings, in-class participation, quizzes on reading material, and workshops on research and writing skills.
Ewrt 1 a online class 1 introduction hybridkimpalmore
This document provides an overview of the key information for the EWRT 1A class. It introduces the instructor, Dr. Kim Palmore, and covers the course description, syllabus, and expectations. The class is a hybrid model that meets weekly in-person and requires additional online work. Key course tools like Canvas and Kaizena for submitting assignments are explained. Academic honesty, attendance policies, and grading are outlined. The tentative course calendar is presented, including assignments, readings, quizzes, and due dates for the quarter. Students are directed to review the syllabus and policies, explore the course website, create accounts, take the first quiz, and begin the first reading.
This document provides information about an English 2 transfer level course. The course applies critical thinking skills to reading and writing, with a focus on argument and issues. Key goals include analyzing values and assumptions, gaining competence as a critical thinker, recognizing alternative perspectives, and practicing writing as a recursive process. Requirements include participation, completing assignments, five formal papers including some written in class, website posts, and tests/quizzes. The grading system and policies around attendance, conduct, late work, and adding/dropping the course are also outlined.
This document provides information about an ELIT 48C course on American literature since 1914, including:
1. Contact information for the professor and information about establishing accounts on the class website for completing homework assignments.
2. An overview of the course objectives, which are to explore the American dream theme through diverse writers and understand the trajectory of the dream through the 20th century.
3. Requirements including attendance, keeping up with readings and assignments, papers, exams, website posts, and other assessments.
4. Information about texts, grading breakdown, class policies on submissions, attendance, conduct, participation, exams and quizzes, late work, appointments, adding/dropping the class, and educational use of
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This document provides an overview of the goals, requirements, policies, and grading for an English 1A course. The course aims to help students analyze texts, write college papers, and develop writing skills. Key requirements include participation, 4 essays, blog posts, and tests. Assigned texts are a writing guidebook and The Hunger Games novel. The class website provides an online space for student work. Grades are based on a 1000-point scale across essays, posts, tests, and other assignments. Course policies address submission of work, attendance, conduct, workshops, quizzes, tests, late work, and use of student papers.
English 1302.WC1 Composition II Fall 2014, Central Park.docxYASHU40
English 1302.WC1: Composition II
Fall 2014, Central Park Campus
Course Number: ENGL 1302
Course Title: Composition II
Instructor: Wendy Commons
Office: E221, Central Park Campus
Office Hours: Monday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. online; 2:30-3:30 on-site
Tuesday, 1:00-2:15 p.m. on-site
Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on-site
Thursday, 1:00-1:30 p.m. on-site
Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. online
(Other times available by appointment)
Email: [email protected] (Preferred contact method; please allow 24-48 hours for response. Email
may not always be checked on weekends.)
Office Phone: 972-548-6823
Department office contact in case of emergencies: Office of Academic Affairs, B-122 F, 214.491.6270
“When asked, ‘How do you write?’ I invariably answer, ‘One word at a time.’” - Stephen King
Class Information: Section number WC1, Online, Central Park Campus
Special Considerations for Online Students: Because this class has no face-to-face component, your primary
method of receiving information will be through text. You must read all course materials thoroughly and carefully.
You also need to check course materials and email regularly (I’d suggest at least twice a week), which naturally
requires a computer with internet access. If you don’t have one at home, I highly recommend choosing a study
location where you can access one (library, home of a friend or relative, etc.) and planning to spend a lot of time
there over the course of the semester. We do not have a strict schedule in which everyone is expected to be online
at specific times, but all students are expected actively participate in class activities.
Technology Requirements: To successfully complete this course, students must have ready access to a computer
with internet access and access to Blackboard. Students should also know how to send emails, attach files to emails
and discussion board posts, and type and save documents in Microsoft Word or a similar word processing
program.
Netiquette: Part of your evaluation will include work done in online class environments (Blackboard and
TurnItIn.com). The activities in which you participate in our online class space should be conducted as if you were
in a classroom. Be courteous to your fellow students and to your instructor. In discussion board posts, emails, and
other online exchanges, I expect you to use the sort of written language I would see in an essay that you would turn
in for a grade: no IM-speak, no slang, no all-caps, no no-caps. I don’t have problems with the occasional emoticon,
but just make sure that everyone can understand the point you are trying to communicate.
Course Description: Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research
based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and
secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, v ...
This document provides the syllabus for a college writing course. It outlines the course description, goals, required texts and materials, assignments, grading scale, attendance policy, and weekly schedule. The main assignments include five writing projects of different genres like personal essays, reviews, proposals, and argumentative essays. Students will complete drafts, get peer feedback, and submit final versions. Other requirements are spontaneous writings, homework, presentations, vocabulary quizzes, and submitting a final portfolio. The course aims to develop students' expressive and persuasive writing and reading skills through practicing different techniques.
This document outlines the syllabus for a History of the 20th Century course at Hudson Valley Community College. The course will focus on totalitarian regimes of the 1930s and 1940s, World War II, post-war settlements, Third World development, and the intellectual response of the West to political and social turbulence. Students will demonstrate an understanding of 20th century history, major forces and ideas that shaped the century, and tensions between traditional and modern values. The syllabus details assignments including tests, an annotated bibliography, oral presentation, and final exam. Students are expected to attend class, participate respectfully, and adhere to academic integrity policies.
This document provides an overview and syllabus for a Children's Literature course. The course will introduce students to major genres of children's literature through readings and assignments. Students will analyze cultural and historical influences on children's literature, identify genre characteristics, and examine issues in the field. The syllabus outlines five units covering fairy tales, classics, picture books, young adult literature, and current issues. Assignments include projects, exams, reading logs, and a semester project. Guidelines are provided for class participation, technology use, communication, academic integrity, and available student support resources.
This document provides information about a Personality Psychology course taught at Rutgers University in Fall 2014, including:
- Class details such as time, location, instructor, and teaching assistants contact information
- An overview of course objectives to describe and apply personality theories and research
- Expectations around academic integrity and attendance
- Assessments including exams, quizzes, assignments, and a writing assignment analyzing a character using personality theories
- Resources including a textbook, online platform, and instructor's teaching philosophy and communication preferences
This document provides information about a computer literacy course offered at the College of Western Idaho during summer 2012. The course is designed to help students develop basic computer skills and covers topics like hardware, operating systems, applications, and computer literacy requirements for graduation. It meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays in two sections and focuses on software like Windows, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students will complete exams in these areas, and the course uses a combination of assignments, projects and exams for grading.
This 3 sentence summary provides the essential information about the document:
This document outlines the course details for BA 131/CS 120, an introductory computer course offered at Treasure Valley Community College during winter 2012. The course will provide an overview of basic computer hardware, software, operating systems, email, internet and networks. Students will complete hands-on assignments, exams, and an e-portfolio to demonstrate their competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology topics. The instructor, Carol Billing, expects students to attend regularly, complete all assignments by the deadlines, and treat everyone in the class with courtesy and respect.
This document provides information about an English 1A course, including the instructor's contact details, course goals and requirements, assignments, grading scale, textbooks, and policies. The main goals of the course are to prepare students to analyze college texts and write college papers by developing skills such as reading analysis, essay writing, thesis development, and personal writing style. Students will complete four formal papers, online posts and discussions, and be assessed on their writing process, analysis of diverse texts, argument writing, and citation skills. The hybrid class meets twice a week in person and requires additional online work. Students are expected to adhere to academic honesty, attendance, and participation policies.
This document provides information about an English 1A hybrid class. It summarizes that the class will meet both in person and online, with assignments due on Fridays to be completed before the next class meeting on Monday. It also outlines the course goals of improving reading, writing, and critical analysis skills. Key requirements include active participation, five essays, blog posts, tests and quizzes. The grading scale and policies on attendance, late work, and academic dishonesty are also summarized.
This document is a syllabus for an American Literature II course taught at Montgomery College in Spring 2010. It outlines the course details, including meeting times and location, the instructor's contact information, an overview of topics to be covered ranging from religious satire to sexually charged works, required materials, assignments including essays and peer teaching, grading policies, attendance policy, and academic integrity policies regarding plagiarism and classroom conduct.
This document provides information about an English 1A course including contact information for the instructor, goals of the course, requirements, grading policies, and other policies. The main goals of the course are to prepare students to analyze college texts, write college papers, and develop writing skills. Requirements include 5 formal papers, blog posts, tests, and participation. The grading is based on 1000 points from assignments like essays, tests, and activities. Policies cover submission of essays, academic dishonesty, attendance, conduct, workshops, quizzes, tests, late work, and adding/dropping the course.
In this unit, students are introduced to communication methods for the course, assignments, and policies. They are instructed to introduce themselves on the discussion board, read the syllabus and communication guidelines, and respond to two classmates' introductions. The grading scale and late policies are also outlined. Late assignments will receive a 20-30% deduction, and no work will be accepted more than two weeks late without extenuating circumstances. The writing center is available to help with papers and can be accessed through the Kaplan homepage or academic support tab.
This 3 sentence summary provides the essential information about the EWRT1A English composition course syllabus:
The syllabus outlines the goals, requirements, texts, grading, policies, and schedule for an English 1A transfer level composition course, which focuses on developing skills in reading analysis, essay writing in various styles, and online discussion through a class blog. Students will write 4 formal essays, complete reading quizzes and tests, and participate in class workshops and discussions to earn points towards their final grade in the course. The syllabus provides contact information for the instructor and details on submitting assignments through Turnitin and participating in the online class blog.
The document provides information for a class on EWRT 2, including that the professor will only accept 30 students but will add more from the waitlist, students should access course materials and assignments through Canvas, and the first contest to determine character selection order in A Game of Thrones will involve quizzes on content and vocabulary from the novel.
This document provides information about an ELIT 48C course on American literature since 1914, including:
1. Contact information for the professor and details about establishing accounts on the class website for completing homework assignments.
2. An overview of the course objectives, which are to explore the American Dream theme through diverse writers and understand its evolution.
3. Requirements including attendance, keeping up with readings, papers, exams, website posts, and other assignments.
4. Details about texts, grading scale, class policies on submissions, attendance, conduct, participation, exams and late work.
This document outlines the goals, requirements, policies, and grading for an English 1A course. The main goals of the course are to prepare students to analyze college texts and write college papers by developing skills such as reading analysis, essay writing, thesis development, and personal writing style. Requirements include active participation, four formal papers, and online posts. The class will use both in-person and online learning, meeting weekly for discussions while completing additional work online. Grades are based on essays, posts, workshops, and quizzes. Policies address attendance, conduct, late work, and dropping/adding the course.
This document outlines the assignment requirements for an English composition course. It includes details on 4 essays of varying lengths and topics that students will write over the course of the term. It also provides information on website posts, participation, quizzes, and workshops that will be part of the course grading. Students will write argumentative, narrative, and solution-proposing essays. Additional assignments include regular online posts in response to course readings, in-class participation, quizzes on reading material, and workshops on research and writing skills.
Ewrt 1 a online class 1 introduction hybridkimpalmore
This document provides an overview of the key information for the EWRT 1A class. It introduces the instructor, Dr. Kim Palmore, and covers the course description, syllabus, and expectations. The class is a hybrid model that meets weekly in-person and requires additional online work. Key course tools like Canvas and Kaizena for submitting assignments are explained. Academic honesty, attendance policies, and grading are outlined. The tentative course calendar is presented, including assignments, readings, quizzes, and due dates for the quarter. Students are directed to review the syllabus and policies, explore the course website, create accounts, take the first quiz, and begin the first reading.
This document provides information about an English 2 transfer level course. The course applies critical thinking skills to reading and writing, with a focus on argument and issues. Key goals include analyzing values and assumptions, gaining competence as a critical thinker, recognizing alternative perspectives, and practicing writing as a recursive process. Requirements include participation, completing assignments, five formal papers including some written in class, website posts, and tests/quizzes. The grading system and policies around attendance, conduct, late work, and adding/dropping the course are also outlined.
This document provides information about an ELIT 48C course on American literature since 1914, including:
1. Contact information for the professor and information about establishing accounts on the class website for completing homework assignments.
2. An overview of the course objectives, which are to explore the American dream theme through diverse writers and understand the trajectory of the dream through the 20th century.
3. Requirements including attendance, keeping up with readings and assignments, papers, exams, website posts, and other assessments.
4. Information about texts, grading breakdown, class policies on submissions, attendance, conduct, participation, exams and quizzes, late work, appointments, adding/dropping the class, and educational use of
The document provides information for a college English class, including that the professor will only take 32 students but will add more from the waitlist, students should consider if they want to stay in the class after reviewing the syllabus, and the class will use Canvas for communication, grades, course documents, and assignments. The document also outlines the class agenda, including an introduction to using Canvas and reviewing the syllabus, which details course requirements, materials, policies, and the grading scale.
This document provides an overview of the goals, requirements, policies, and grading for an English 1A course. The course aims to help students analyze texts, write college papers, and develop writing skills. Key requirements include participation, 4 essays, blog posts, and tests. Assigned texts are a writing guidebook and The Hunger Games novel. The class website provides an online space for student work. Grades are based on a 1000-point scale across essays, posts, tests, and other assignments. Course policies address submission of work, attendance, conduct, workshops, quizzes, tests, late work, and use of student papers.
English 1302.WC1 Composition II Fall 2014, Central Park.docxYASHU40
English 1302.WC1: Composition II
Fall 2014, Central Park Campus
Course Number: ENGL 1302
Course Title: Composition II
Instructor: Wendy Commons
Office: E221, Central Park Campus
Office Hours: Monday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. online; 2:30-3:30 on-site
Tuesday, 1:00-2:15 p.m. on-site
Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on-site
Thursday, 1:00-1:30 p.m. on-site
Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. online
(Other times available by appointment)
Email: [email protected] (Preferred contact method; please allow 24-48 hours for response. Email
may not always be checked on weekends.)
Office Phone: 972-548-6823
Department office contact in case of emergencies: Office of Academic Affairs, B-122 F, 214.491.6270
“When asked, ‘How do you write?’ I invariably answer, ‘One word at a time.’” - Stephen King
Class Information: Section number WC1, Online, Central Park Campus
Special Considerations for Online Students: Because this class has no face-to-face component, your primary
method of receiving information will be through text. You must read all course materials thoroughly and carefully.
You also need to check course materials and email regularly (I’d suggest at least twice a week), which naturally
requires a computer with internet access. If you don’t have one at home, I highly recommend choosing a study
location where you can access one (library, home of a friend or relative, etc.) and planning to spend a lot of time
there over the course of the semester. We do not have a strict schedule in which everyone is expected to be online
at specific times, but all students are expected actively participate in class activities.
Technology Requirements: To successfully complete this course, students must have ready access to a computer
with internet access and access to Blackboard. Students should also know how to send emails, attach files to emails
and discussion board posts, and type and save documents in Microsoft Word or a similar word processing
program.
Netiquette: Part of your evaluation will include work done in online class environments (Blackboard and
TurnItIn.com). The activities in which you participate in our online class space should be conducted as if you were
in a classroom. Be courteous to your fellow students and to your instructor. In discussion board posts, emails, and
other online exchanges, I expect you to use the sort of written language I would see in an essay that you would turn
in for a grade: no IM-speak, no slang, no all-caps, no no-caps. I don’t have problems with the occasional emoticon,
but just make sure that everyone can understand the point you are trying to communicate.
Course Description: Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research
based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and
secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, v ...
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University of Maryland University College • Adelphi • Syllabus •
WRTG 291 7982 Research Writing (2152) WRTG-291
· Spring 2015
· Section 7982
· 3 Credits
· 03/16/2015 to 05/10/2015
· Modified 03/13/2015
Class Summary
Faculty Contact
John Tidwell [email protected]
Course Description
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or WRTG 101S. Continued practice in critical reading, thinking, and writing skills. The objective is to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize diverse sources and viewpoints to develop persuasive and academic writing projects. Assignments include prewriting exercises, an annotated bibliography, a synthesis research essay, and a reflective paper. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENGL 291, ENGL 291H, or WRTG 291.
Course Introduction
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Collegeof DuPage
English1102-168 Composition II
IAI CI901R
Class MeetingTime and Location: Monday and Wednesday:4-5:15 p.m. B-1529
Instructor: MatthewSchering
Office: AdjunctOffice BIC2406
Phone/Voicemail:N/A
Email: scheringm@cod.edu
Mailbox:
Office Hours: By Appointment
Texts and RequiredMaterials:
Lunsford,Andrea,JohnJ.Ruszkiewicz,andKeithWalters. Everything’san Argument. 6th
ed. Boston& NewYork:Bedford& St. Martin’s,2013.
Faigley,Lester. TheLittle Penguin Handbook:CustomEdition forCollegeof DuPage.
NewYork:Longman,2012.
Pocketfolder—usedtoturnin all work completed foreachessay
MyCOD username andpassword(mailedtoyourhome bythe College)
Flashdrive forsavingandtransferringelectronicdocuments
COD librarycard
Youare expected to come prepared to work each day withthe appropriatematerialsand
assignmentscompleted. Bring bothtextbooks to classevery dayunless instructedotherwise.
Course Description
Secondcourse intwo course compositionsequence. Studentscontinuetodevelopexperience
inreading,thinking,andwritingcriticallybywritingessaysthatdemonstrateabilitytoanalyze
and evaluate the ideasof othersandintegrate themintotheirownwriting. Reinforces student
experience withthe conventionsof standardwrittenEnglishandthe conventionsof
documentationwhile developingstudentabilitytocarryout independentlythe propermethod
and responsibilitiesof research.
Prerequisite:ENGLI1101 EnglishComposition1witha grade of "C" or better,orequivalent. (3
lecture hours)
Course Objectives
Upon successful completionof thiscourse,the studentshouldbe able todothe following:
1. Applya processapproachto writingthatincorporatesindependentresearch
2. Developandsupportathesisinan essayincorporatingresearch
3. Applystrategiesfororganizingtexts
4. Analyze andrespondcriticallyandcreativelytothe ideasandstrategiesinthe
writingof othersthroughreadingavarietyof texts,includingacademicdiscourse.
5. Use discourse appropriate foranacademicaudience
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6. Create more advanced,independentresearchprojectsandobserve the conventions
of documentationandcitation
Topical Outline
1. Approachingwritingasa process inan essayincorporatingindependentresearch,which
includes
a. Inventing/prewriting
b. Consideringaudienceandoccasion
c. Thinkingcritically
d. Thinkingcreatively
e. Drafting(individuallyand/orcollectively)
f. Revising,editing,andproofreading(individually,by peerreview,etc.)
2. Developingandsupportingathesisinanessayincorporatingresearch,whichincludes
a. Discoveringasubjectandpurpose
b. Consideringaudienceandpurpose
c. Developingaperspectiveand/orposition
d. Discoveringandusingsupportingevidence
3. Organizingtextinanessayincorporatingresearch,whichincludes
a. Development
b. Paragraphing
c. Coherence
d. Unity
e. Documentdesign
4. Analyzingandrespondingcriticallyandcreativelytowrittendiscourse,whichincludes
a. Analyzingaudience
b. Analyzingthe writer'smeaning
c. Analyzingstyle
5. Analyzingthe writingoccasion/purpose Usingdiscourse appropriate foranacademic
audience inanessayincorporatingresearch,whichincludes
a. UsingStandard WrittenAmericanEnglish
b. Usingclear academicstyle
6. Developinganeffective researchprocess,whichincludes
a. Searchstrategies
b. Evaluationof source material
c. Subordinationof source material tothe writer'spurpose
d. Avoidance of plagiarism
e. Observance of conventionsof accepteddocumentationformats
CourseworkExpectations
In orderto do yourbest,it isgenerallyacceptedthatyouspend approximately6-9hoursper
week outside of classfora three-credithourcourse. Please consideryourotherobligations,
such as the numberanddifficultyof the othercoursesyouare taking,yourjob,yourfamily
commitments,etc.sothatyou are able to devote the time neededtobe successful inthis
course.
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Academic Assistance:
If,at any time duringthe term,youfindyourself havingdifficultywiththe readingorwriting
assignments,please feelfree to discussthiswithme inpersonorviaemail. Youcan also get
assistance in the ReadingandWritingCenterlocatedinthe LearningCommons inSRC2102.
Email:
I will use yourCODemail addresstocontact you,so please check thisaccountfor messages.
Also,Icheck email regularly andtrytorespondwithinone businessday(notoverweekends). If
yousendme an email anddonot receive aresponse fromme within24hours,it probably
meansthat I have notreceivedthe message,so pleasecheckthe addressandtryagain or
contact me by voicemail.
Grading:
For thiscourse,there will be tworesearchessays,summaries,syntheses,andanannotated
bibliography,aswell asin-classandout-of classwritingassignments. Eachof your assignments
will countas follows:
ArgumentativeResearchEssay 1:Evaluation(2 sourcesminimum;5-7pages) Due 3/23 30%
ArgumentativeResearchEssay2:Fact/Proposal/Causal (4sourcesminimum;5-7pages) 30%
Due 4/29
AnnotatedBibliographies 5%
Summaries(2for Essay1; 4 forEssay 2) 15%
Syntheses(1foreach Essay) 10%
Homework,in-classwriting, drafts,peerreviews,etc. 10%
Your final grade will be computedonthe following percentage scale:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59 and below
My grade bookismaintainedin Blackboard,where youcanreview all yourgrades atany time.
You are alsoencouragedtocheckwithme to review yourprogress.
Essayswill be graded basedonthe rubricyouwill receive. Itisexpectedthatall workwill be
done on a computer(typed). Yourworkmustbe submittedonthe date due to receive full
credit. Please keepcopiesof youressays,electronicand/orhardcopy. Also,keepall of your
gradedassignments,alongwithdraftsandpeerreviewssothatwe can discussthemwhenyou
come for conferencestodiscussyourprogress. Itisimportantthat youverifythat the grades
notedinBlackboardmatch those notedon your papers. If there are any discrepancies,we will
thenbe able to resolve the matter.
Since thisisa writingcourse,youwill,of course,be writingeveryday. There will be writtenwork
turnedin most classsessions (e.g.,homework,in-classwriting,drafts,peerreviews,etc.) These
assignments mustbe submittedontime ortheywill receivenocredit. Theywill be gradedona
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pointscale of 0-4. At the endof the semester,Iwill dropthe twolowest dailyassignment
scores,whichcan include missingassignments.
Final Essay Portfolios:
Whenyouturn in yourfinal versionof bothResearchEssays,please turninthe following
materials(inapocketfolder):
Proposal
Summaries
Synthesis
AnnotatedBibliography
Draft
PeerReviews(fromothers)
RevisionPlan
Final Essay
Reflection
Work Return Policy
Your gradedessays will be returned withinone weekof theirsubmission since writersimprove
bestwhentheyare givenregularandpromptfeedback. Iwill returnyourhomeworkandin-
classwritingsbythe nextclass. If youmissclass,please contactme to pickup your work.
Attendance
To be successful inthisoranycourse,it isimportantthat youattendclassregularlyandon time.
In classwe will have activitieseverydaytohelpyoulearn the complex writingskillsand
strategiesneededforacademicandprofessional success. There willbe pointsgivenforthese
activities,somissingclasswill directlyaffectyourgrade. Inaddition,studentswhomissclass
are lesslikelytounderstandand applythe conceptsthatare beingtaughtduringtheirabsence.
At the beginningof the semester,Iwill take attendance sothatI learnyournamesas quicklyas
possible. Laterinthe semester,there will be asign-insheet. If youcome to classlate for some
unavoidable reason,be sure tosignin. If youare late,please sitnearthe doorso that youdo
not disturbotherstudents. If youmustleave early, informme before classstarts.
If you mustmissa class or part of a class,please aska classmate fornotesor informationfrom
anotherstudentoutside of class. Asmuchas possible,Iwill postassignments,handouts,and
otherhelpful materials onBlackboard. I will,however, notre-teachaclassthatyou missed.
Late Work/Make-upWork
In-classwriting,peer reviews,and homeworkcannotbemadeup. However,if youknow that
youmust missclass,youmay submityourhomeworkassignmentelectronically through
Blackboard inadvance. Also, as mentionedabove, atthe endof the semester,Iwill drop your
twolowestdailyassignmentgrades. Inotherwords,youcan misstwoof these sortsof writing
withoutpenalty. Whenanessayisdue, youmustsubmitit on or beforethe deadline. Late
papersare notaccepted.
Academic Honesty
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Academiciansandprofessionalwriterstake plagiarismveryseriouslysince theirlivelihoodis
basedon theirwriting,researchandideas. Plagiarism includesnotonlycopyingdirectlywithout
acknowledgingasource,butalsorewritingmaterialsinyourownwordsorsummarizingwithout
acknowledgingthatthe ideascome froma source. Collaborative work,whichwe willdoinclass,
isobtainingfeedback onyourwriting;itisnothavinganotherpersonwrite youressaysand
assignmentsforyou,eitherinwholeorinpart. Havingsomeone else (includingweb-based
sources) write yourworkisacademicallydishonest.
Penaltiesforacademicdishonestyandplagiarismwillsignificantlyaffectyourgrade. Forthe
firstinstance,youwill receive azeroonthe assignment;subsequentinstances will resultinanF
for the course and disciplinaryactiontakenbythe Deanof Students.
If you have any questionsaboutwhen,where,orhow to properlyacknowledgeandcite a
source,please contactme so that I can helpyou. Thisisa constantlearningprocessas
informationbecomesavailableinnew technology-basedformats. The rule of thumbis:whenin
doubt,cite the source.
StudentConduct
In a writingcourse,we will sometimesdiscussseriousandcontroversial ideasaswe learnhow
skilledwriterspresent informationorpointsof view. We will naturallyhave differentopinions
aboutsome of these topics. We will alsobe providingfeedbackonthe workof membersof the
class, and I will deliberatelyassigneachof youtowork withdifferentclassmates atdifferent
timesduringthe semester. Therefore,itisimportanttomaintainamature professional
approach to classworkand discussions. We will focusonthe writingandhow successfullyit
supportsthe writer’srhetorical purpose,ratherthanwhetherornotwe agree withor like the
opinion.
Studentsare expectedtobehave inamature,responsible mannerasdiscussedinthe College
catalog under“Standardsof Conduct.” Appropriate conductincludeslisteningandresponding
respectfullytothe opinionsof others,turningoff all portable musicdevices aswell as settingcell
phones,beepers,andpagersto vibrate,refrainingfromtextingduringclassandemailingand
surfingonline duringComputerLabsessions. Inappropriateconductmayresultinthe lossof
pointsforclass activities. Repeatedorseriousmisconductmayresultindisciplinaryaction,
includingremoval fromclass.
Withdrawals
The last day to withdrawfromthisclassis 4/16. Afterthatdate,studentsmayfile aPetitionfor
Late Withdrawal throughthe RegistrationOffice. PetitionsforLate Withdrawal will be granted
for extenuatingcircumstancesonly,includingstudentillness,deathinthe immediate family,
familyemergencies,call toactive duty,orotherappropriate extenuatingcircumstances. The
studentwill be requiredtoprovide appropriate documentationforall requestsforLate
Withdrawal. Priorto withdrawing from this class, studentsare encouragedto speak with the
instructor.
If studentshave an illnessorconditionthatmakesitunlikelythattheycancomplete the course,
theycan get a medical withdrawal; pleasecontactRegistration forthisprocedure.
Incompletes
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Incompletesare reservedforstudentswithemergenciesoccurringnearthe endof the semester
(e.g.,seriousillness,hospitalization, ordeathinthe family,etc.) butwho are otherwise passing
the course withat leasta C to thatdate.An incomplete willnotbe grantedforstudentswhoare
receivinganF,studentswhowantto handin revisedpaperslate,studentswhowantmore time
to complete theirworkorwhoare absentonthe final “exam”day. I will considerarequestfor
an Incomplete if you have attendedclassregularly,have missednomore thanthe equivalentof
twoweeksof class,and have turnedinat least80% of the work witha passinggrade (Cor
better). I may alsorequestdocumentationof the emergencyfromyou. If anIncomplete is
given,we will signanagreement thatwill show whatworkisto be completedandwhenitis
due.
ADA Notice
The College of DuPage iscommittedtoprovidingequalaccesstoitsprograms,servicesand
activitiesforpeoplewithdisabilities.The AmericanswithDisabilitiesActrequiresthat
reasonable accommodationsbe providedforstudentswithphysical,sensory,cognitive,
systemic, learning,andpsychiatricdisabilities.If youfeel youmayneedaccommodationsinthis
or any class,please visitthe CenterforAccessandAccommodations inthe StudentServices
Center(SSC),Room3249, or contact themby phone at(630) 942-2154 or TDD at (630) 858-9692
or e-mail at:reuland2@cod.edu