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Preparation for College Writing/Fall 2010/Chaffey College/MW 2:00-3:20 PM/Section 62362

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Professor: Melissa Utsler

(909) 652-6948

melissa.utsler@chaffey.edu

Office Location: BEB 220

Office Hours:

Mondays 5:00 – 5:30 pm

Tuesdays 11:30 – 12:45 pm

Wednesdays 1:00 – 1:45 pm

Thursdays 3:30 – 4:00 pm

Fridays 12:30 – 2:30 pm

& by appointment

Course Materials

Required:

1. English 500 Primis Custom Textbook

2. Random House Webster's Handy

Grammar Usage & Punctuation

3. folder

Suggested: index cards, highlighters,

dictionary, thesaurus

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Course Description:

Introduces the entry-level writer to elements of the composing process (prewriting, drafting,

revising, and editing). Focuses on composition development through writing, reading and

critical thinking. Includes strategies for improving study skills and college success. Four

arranged hours of supplemental learning in a Success Center that supports this course is

required, plus tutoring or other activities as recommended by the instructor.

Prerequisite: Eligibility as determined by the Chaffey assessment process.

Student Contacts:

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You must earn 700 or more points to pass the course.

ASSIGNMENTS Points Possible

YOUR SCORE

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MAJOR PROJECTS (660 points possible)

Major Projects receive letter grades (A, B, C, D, F). These projects are graded, based on student success at meeting specific project objectives. Objectives include, but are not limited to, demonstrated success at organizing and developing compositions, according to project requirements and standards. Additional details are provided on the project assignment sheets. Major Project One (20 points will be deducted if required writing process materials are not included.)

200 points

Major Project Two: Essay (20 points will be deducted if required writing process materials are not included.)

200 points

Major Project Two: Poster 60 points

Major Project Three (20 points will be deducted if required writing process materials are not included.)

200 points

PRACTICE MATERIALS (340 points possible)

Practice Materials receive credit if completed entirely and on time. These activities offer students

opportunities to prepare for meeting project objectives. Homework Assignments 5 points for each applicable day’s homework materials

135 points (27 X 5)

You may actually earn 343 points in this section; in other

words, you may earn a few extra credit points here. You may

earn up to a total of twenty extra credit points this semester.

Additional details will be provided in class.

In-Class Participation 4 points for each applicable day’s activity form

108 points (27 X 4)

Supplemental Instruction Activities (Four)

100 points (4 X 25)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why Take This Course?

1. Avoid writer’s block by learning and using strategies for generating ideas.

2. Analyze and address circumstances, such as audience and purpose, which influence

your choices as a writer.

3. Learn to organize and explain your ideas in writng more effectively

4. Learn strategies for addressing textbook and other reading assignments.

5. Focus on practical writing, reading, and success skills which will help you meet

college and career goals.

(See the third section of this syllabus for additional details and reasons.)

What Are the Professor’s Major Course Roles?

1. Coach 2. Gatekeeper

Final Point Total Course Grade Overall Quality Of Work 990 – 1000 P (PASS) A+

920 – 989 P (PASS) A (Excellent) 900 – 919 P (PASS) A- 890 – 899 P (PASS) B+ 820 – 899 P (PASS) B (Above Average) 800 – 819 P (PASS) B- 790 – 799 P (PASS) C+ 720 – 789 P (PASS) C (Average) 700 - 719 P (PASS) Low C

680 – 699 NP (NO PASS) D+ 620 – 679 NP (NO PASS) D (Below Average) 600 – 619 NP (NO PASS) D-

0 – 599 NP (NO PASS) F (Poor)

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What is a No Questions Asked Coupon?

Each student may use one No Questions Asked (NQA) coupon this semester. Your NQA coupon may be used to turn in one assignment (with the exception of a major project draft or a supplemental learning activity) up to two class sessions after the official assignment due date without point penalties. Work will not be accepted after the final day of the course.

Is Late Work Accepted?

Late supplemental learning activities do not earn points. Homework assignments,

turned in up to two weeks late, may earn up to half the points, originally available. After

two weeks, no points are available for late homework. Late major projects are penalized

five points per late class session. While the policies above usually apply, no work will be

accepted after the course final. It is the student’s responsibility to be certain that the

instructor receives the work on time as required. Therefore, work should be directly

submitted to the instructor in person, and students should plan in advance to avoid

penalties from unexpected delays (i.e. computer issues).

What if students miss class time?

The course involves interactive, participatory in-class learning; instruction cannot be

truly duplicated, outside of class. Therefore, it is not possible to earn points for in-class

activities when you miss the time when they are completed in class. (Even individually

completed activities, such as journal entries, usually involve introductory discussion

and/or follow-up interaction.) Students who miss class time miss course instruction

and information; they are responsible for respecting the consequences and obtaining

missed information. If you decide to drop the course, you are responsible for dropping

by the Chaffey College deadline.

How may students receive assistance at Chaffey College?

Chaffey College features a number of invaluable resources for students; as a Chaffey

College professor, I am happy to help you locate appropriate campus resources for your

needs and interests. To get started, please consider:

Student Success Centers

Chaffey College has created Student Success Centers, which offer free tutorials,

workshops, study groups, directed learning activities, and computer/resource access to

assist students in their academic development and success.

The Rancho Success Centers are designed to address specific subject needs as well as more

general multidisciplinary needs:

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Math Center PS-12 (909) 652-6452 Language Success Center BEB (909) 652-6907 Writing Success Center Library (909) 652-6820 Multi-disciplinary/Reading Success Center BEB (909) 652-6932 The Fontana Success Center supports all academic support needs: Fontana Success Center FNFC-107 (909) 652-7408 The Chino Center offers two centers to address all subject areas: Chino Success Center CHMB-145 (909) 652-8150 Chino Reading/Writing Center CHMB-240 (909) 652-8160

Call the centers or consult the college website at www.chaffey.edu/success/ for more information. Disability Programs and Services If you have a disability, documented by a physician or other appropriate professionals and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact the DPS office at (909) 652-6379. Please be sure to allow adequate time to arrange for an appropriate accommodation. EOPS and CARE Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is designed to ensure student retention and success through academic support and financial assistance for eligible students. Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a program that serves a limited number of EOPS students who are single heads of household parents. It provides additional support services beyond those available through EOPS. The ultimate goal is completion of a certificate program, an associate degree, and/or transfer to a four-year college. Call (909) 652-6345 for more information. Student Health Services

Student Health Services (SHS) is dedicated to assisting students to achieve and

maintain optimum physical, mental and emotional health. SHS is committed to

providing quality healthcare at a reasonable cost. All currently enrolled full and part

time Chaffey College students on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus or any off campus site

may utilize the services of the Student Health Office. Please have your Chaffey ID ready.

Rancho Campus Campus Center West (909) 652-6331

Chino Campus CHMB-105 (909) 652-8190

Campus Involvement

Chaffey College offers a variety of opportunities for campus involvement, including

student clubs (Student Activities Office: (909) 652-6590), visual and performing arts

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programs (School of Visual and Performing Arts: (909) 909/652-6066), and athletics

events (Athletics Department: (909) 652-6290).

One Book, One College The One Book, One College Committee strives to create a community of readers across the curriculum at Chaffey College and within the communities it serves. Each year, the committee selects a college book and creates a diverse series of related events. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities to enrich their educational experience at Chaffey.

For additional information about on-campus opportunities, including the College Book

program, explore Chaffey College’s website at www.chaffey.edu.

Plagiarism

I adhere to the English department’s official Plagiarism policy:

“Plagiarism, an unlawful act which is defined as the misrepresentation of the published ideas or words of another as one’s own, will not be tolerated in Chaffey College English courses. At the discretion of the professor, plagiarism may result in zero points for the assignment and/or failing the course.”

Professional Learning Environment To maintain a positive, purposeful learning environment for all students, appropriate standards of professionalism are necessary. In addition to ensuring professional standards of employee conduct, Chaffey College features a student behavior code, included in the newest edition of the Chaffey College student handbook. Students are expected to follow this code in the classroom, and as the course professor, I will enforce this code. Please note that activities which may seem harmless at first, such as side conversations during a class discussion, may negatively influence the learning environment for other students. I am responsible for seriously considering and responding to code violations, not only as necessary to guarantee a positive course experience, but also when grading materials, including in-class participation activities, completed at times when code violations occur. Please consult with me and/or other appropriate college personnel if you have related concerns while a student at Chaffey College.

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Label homework assignments with your name, course number, class time, and assignment title. Each section of multiple part assignments should be labeled individually. If you complete work in the textbook, the pages (or copies) are still due for instructor review on the dates listed. Instructions for formatting projects will be provided; projects must be typed.

I, Melissa Utsler, reserve the right to make changes to all parts of the syllabus, including the schedule. Updates are announced in class and posted on the course website. Unless otherwise noted, readings are from the Primis textbook. Page numbers are listed.

TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

DAY ONE (8/16)

COURSE INTRODUCTIONS

DAY TWO (8/18)

IN-CLASS WRITING SAMPLE CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Read: 297-303, “Getting Ready for Prime Time: Learning the Skills Needed to Succeed Today and Tomorrow.” Complete: pgs. 310-311, Respond in Writing, #1 & #2 (THIS TIME ONLY: DUE HOMEWORK MAY

BE TURNED IN NEXT CLASS WITHOUT A POINT PENALTY.)

DAY THREE (8/23) PREPARE FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Read: “Orientation: Preparing and Organizing Yourself For Success In College” (pages 257 – 282) Complete: Chapter Review Cards (279-282) Complete at least one option: Putting Your Goals in Writing (265) Identifying Your Learning Style (266-267) Weekly Study Schedule (272) Monthly Assignment Calendar (277) Your Own Planner (scheduling for two weeks)

DAY FOUR (8/25) AUDIENCE/PURPOSE/GENRE/TONE & NOTE-TAKING FOR COLLEGE CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY Read: “Listen & Take Effective Notes” (pages 327 – 356) Complete: Starting Today (page 348)

Complete: Listening Self-Assessment (351)

DAY FIVE (8/30) ACTIVE READING IN COLLEGE: Reading for Information CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Read: “Actively Read” pgs. 167 - 192 Complete: questions on page 193 (1-4) (Case Study: Effective Reading Habits) Read: “Freewriting” (3-5) Complete:Audience/Purpose “Freewriting”

DAY SIX (9/1) GENERATING IDEAS: PROJECT ONE CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY Read: “I Don’t Know What to Write”(11 – 22) Create Q & A Cards (as discussed in class on 8/30) for freewriting, listing, clustering, and one other strategy from the chapter.

Read: “15 Places to visit to see the real California” (course website link) Answer: Provided Questions

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DAY SEVEN (9/8) PARAGRAPHING: COLLEGE & BEYOND CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY Read: “Locating the Stated Main Idea” (51 – 60) Complete: Chapter Review Cards (61-63) Read: “Identifying Supporting Details” (107 – 115) Complete: Review Cards (117-118)

DAY EIGHT (9/13) PARAGRAPHING: COLLEGE & BEYOND CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete SI Session #1: Learning Styles Workshop

Extra Credit (This part is optional.) The extra credit activity is a paragraph response to the following question: What have you recently discovered about learning styles? To earn extra credit for this paragraph, you must have completed the Learning Styles workshop by the 9/13 deadline.

DAY NINE (9/15) SHARING & RESPONDING: PROJECT ONE DRAFTS CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

COMPLETE: PROJECT ONE DRAFT BRING: FOUR COPIES OF YOUR DRAFT

DAY TEN (9/20) Project One: Editing Strategies CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Read: “I Don’t Find My Mistakes” Complete: Create Q & A Cards for strategies from the chapter.

DAY ELEVEN (9/22) Major Project One Folder: Final Work Due CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY Submit all Major Project One materials, including previously due work, as listed on the Major Project One checklist.

DAY TWELVE (9/27) ACTIVE READING IN COLLEGE: Applying What You Read CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Read, “”Career Clusters,” (390 – 397) Read: “Taking Charge of Your Career” (357–389)

Complete: All of the Following Exercises “Discovering Your Ideal Job” (360-361) “Identifying Your Long-Term Career Goals” (362) “Thinking About Work,” pg. 365

DAY THIRTEEN (9/29) Overview: Parts of a College Essay CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Read: “Essay Writing in a Nutshell” (27-34) Complete: Career Exploration Materials

DAY FOURTEEN (10/4) Essay & Poster Development: IMAGES

CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Essay/Poster Topic Selected Complete: SI Session #2 Extra Credit (This part only is optional.) Specific directions will be provided. SI Session #2 must be completed by 10/4 for this activity.

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DAY FIFTEEN (10/6) Essay & Poster Development: IMAGES (Continued) CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Bring: Poster Images

DAY SIXTEEN (10/11) Body Paragraph: Image Analysis CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Image Sheet Bring: Poster Images

DAY SEVENTEEN (10/13) Essay & Poster Development: Resources CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Body Paragraph One (Images/Project Two)

DAY EIGHTEEN (10/18) Essay & Poster Development: Resources CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Research and bring a.) Educational Program Information b.) Campus Resource Brochure

Read: “Why Go To College?” (283-287) Complete: Provided Questions

DAY NINETEEN (10/20) Essay & Poster Development: Resources CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: SI Session #3 Extra Credit (This part only is optional.) Specific directions will be provided. SI Session #3 must be completed by 10/20 for this activity

DAY TWENTY (10/25) Essay & Poster Development: Resources CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Resource Interview Resource Interview Form

DAY TWENTY-ONE (10/27) Body Paragraph: Resources CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: copy of published resource

DAY TWENTY-TWO (11/1) Body Paragraph: Resources CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Resource Sheet Bring: Resource Materials

DAY TWENTY-THREE (11/3) Essay & Poster Development: Resources CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Body Paragraph Two (Resources/Project Two)

DAY TWENTY-FOUR (11/8) Essay & Poster Development: Thesis Statement / Poster Gallery CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Project Two Poster

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DAY TWENTY-FIVE (11/10) Essay & Poster Development: Introductions & Conclusions CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Outline Packet Complete: SI Session #4 Extra Credit (This part only is optional.) Specific directions will be provided. SI Session #4 must be completed by 11/10 for this activity

DAY TWENTY-SIX (11/15) Essay & Poster Development: Essay Draft Feedback CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Essay Draft Bring: Four Copies of Essay Draft

DAY TWENTY-SEVEN (11/17) Essay & Poster Development: Editing Strategies

CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Updated Draft of Project #2

Bring: Editing Checklist

DAY TWENTY-EIGHT (11/22) Major Project Two Folder: Final Work Due CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY Submit all Major Project Two materials, including previously due work, as listed on the Major Project Two checklist.

DAY TWENTY-NINE (11/24) Major Project Three ACTIVE READING IN COLLEGE: Responding to Perspectives CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Read: provided reading Complete: dialectical response (explained in class)

DAY THIRTY (11/29) Major Project Three ACTIVE READING IN COLLEGE: Responding to Perspectives CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Read: provided reading Complete: dialectical response (explained in class)

DAY THIRTY-ONE (12/1) Major Project Three: Idea Organization CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Idea Generation Materials

DAY THIRTY-TWO (12/6) Major Project Three: Drafting CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Project Three Outline

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DAY THIRTY-THREE (12/8) Major Project Three: Essay Draft Feedback CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Complete: Essay Draft Bring: Four Copies of Essay Draft

Course Final: 2:15-4:15 PM on 12/13/10

DAY THIRTY-FOUR Major Project Three Folder: Final Work Due CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY

Submit all Major Project Three materials, including outline and previously due work, as listed on the Major Project Three checklist.

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Student Learning Outcomes and Learning Objectives To help ensure consistent and appropriate learning experiences for all English 500 students, Chaffey College has established specific student learning outcomes and learning objectives for this course. The following information is duplicated directly from the English department’s official course documentation for English 500.

Student Learning Outcomes for English 500

Identify and model the structure of various kinds of writing.

Formulate main ideas with supporting details.

Identify and address a limited number of grammatical error patterns.

English 500 Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

A. Discriminate between various writing contexts (i.e. audience, purpose, tone),

featured in assigned writings and prompts

B. Choose idea-generation and reading strategies, appropriate for various contexts,

and apply these strategies when composing responses to assigned readings and

writing prompts.

C. Plan and draft passages with consideration of various writing contexts.

D. Compose relevant main ideas and choose appropriate support for these ideas.

E. Arrange main ideas and supporting details into passages, using common academic

essay elements (i.e. basic thesis statement, topic sentences, transitional phrases).

F. Revise assignments with attention to reader's needs, including development,

organization, and clarification of ideas.

G. Discriminate between different idea development strategies

H. Identify individual patterns of grammatical error, and apply rules of grammar--

punctuation, mechanics, spelling, and usage--toward proficient editing

I. Manage editing, revising, and proofreading tasks according to a priority of needs

(such as teacher comments, time constraints, etc.)

J. Develop an understanding of which study strategies work for one's self