3. In what ways has this class enhanced my view of culture and ethical impact of technical writing?Attendance & Participation<br />Attendance is critical for your organization; and participation makes class more fun for all of us. Attendance will be worth 150 points.<br />Evaluation criteria summary: Value Application Assignments 350<br />Writing Assignments 525<br />Writing Well Exercises 275<br />Mid-term “Perfect Essay” 100<br />Portfolio 100<br />Participation/Attendance 150 Total:1500 <br /> <br />COURSE EXPECTATIONS<br />Reading <br />This course requires completing regular reading, writing and research exercises both in class and out of class. READING ASSIGNMENTS SHOULD BE DONE PRIOR TO CLASS DISCUSSIONS.<br />Professional Writing Standards 1. Review and follow the guidelines regarding plagiarism. <br />2. Submit all formal writing word-processed, double-spaced, in 12-point type. 3. Conform to a standard academic citation style.4. Use standard word-processing fonts.<br />Late or Make-up Work<br />No late work accepted. For extenuating circumstances, please see me.<br />PLAGIARISM!<br />This is the use of another source’s words, ideas or statistics without their permission and/or proper citation. Anyone who plagiarizes material in my class will receive a grade of zero on that assignment. I also reserve the right to assign you an “F” for the course and/or refer you to our chair for further sanctions. Please keep in mind that one can be expelled from the college for academic dishonesty.<br />TECHNOLOGY<br />Your electronic devices<br />Pagers and cellular phones that go off during lectures and presentations are a distraction. All electronic devices are to be SILENCED during class, either off or in the vibrate mode. Please do not leave class to answer your phone. You may be asked to leave class.<br />INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD <br />Lectures, discussions, and multimedia.<br />COURSE CALENDAR<br />DateTopicAssignment Due1.10Review Syllabus & Class Introductions1.12Chapter 2: Resumes1.14Resume & Cover Letter Guest Speaker1.17Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday NO CLASS1.19Chapter 2: Cover letter1.21Ethics & Culture: Job SearchingResume & Cover Letter1.24Chapter 3: ObjectivesOrganizational Assignments Given1.26Chapter 11: Front & BackWorkshop Wednesday1.28Writing Well Organizational Flow ChartChapter 20: Letters, Memos & Emails1.31Chapter 18: Websites & Social Networking2.2Chapter 4: UsabilityWorkshop Wednesday2.4Writing WellEthics & Culture:Web Design & UsabilityAnnouncement Email/Memo2.7Chapter 5; Persuasion2.9Chapter 22: ProposalsWorkshop Wednesday2.11Chapter 22: ProposalsWriting WellOrganizational Website 2.14Chapter 6: Research2.16Chapter 7: DraftingWorkshop Wednesday2.18Writing WellEthics & Culture: Persuasion & ResearchOrganizational Brochure2.21President’s Day NO CLASS2.23Chapter 8: StyleWorkshop Wednesday2.25Writing WellChapter 17: Presentations2.28Chapter 17: Presentations3.2Chapter 9: Beginning CommunicationWorkshop Wednesday3.4Writing WellChapter 10: Ending Communication3.7Mid-term Exam: Perfect Essay3.9Project Proposal & Presentations3.11Project Proposal & Presentations3.14-3.18SPRING BREAK3.21Chapter 12: Graphics3.23Chapter 23: InstructionsWorkshop Wednesday3.25Writing WellEthics & Culture: GraphicsOrganization Instructions with graphics3.28Chapter 13: Pages & Documents3.30Chapter 13: Pages & DocumentsWorkshop Wednesday4.1Writing WellCatch-up Lecture DayOrganizational Information Page with graphics4.4Chapter 14: Revisions4.6Chapter 15: TestingWorkshops4.8Writing WellEthics & Culture: Testing4.11Chapter 15: Testing4.13Users Tests Workshop Day4.15Writing WellEthics & Culture: Intellectual Property4.18Chapter 21: Reports4.20Ethics & Culture: Culture & Gender in PresentationsUser Tests & Report4.22Good Friday RecessNo Class4.25Chapter 19: Managing Clients4.27Chapter 19: Managing Service LearningOrganizational Progress Report4.29Study DayNo ClassFINALThursday, May 51 – 2:50Portfolio and Service Learning Extra Credit Essay<br />Service Learning Extra Credit Project<br />For extra credit, you may engage in a personal service project. Upon the conclusion of the service given, you are to write a one page, double-spaced report. For example, last semester—as a class—two opportunities were used: we donated to the Samoan relief fund; and we donated to the local cancer treatment center. We will discuss the more as it gets closer. The short half-page report will be done on Thursday, May 5th with your final Portfolio. The project will be worth 25 points.<br />