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Keiser UniversityWest Palm Beach

Course Syllabus

I. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE:

AML1000American Literature(3 credit hours)

Class Meeting Times: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00am-1:00pm

II. INSTRUCTOR/ PROFESSORName: Professor BarlettaEmail address: [email protected] Telephone: 561-471-6000Office: 2nd floor (across from the Design and Multimedia Lab)Office Hours: 7:30am-8:30 am; 2:00 pm-5:00pm and by appointmentAs a rule, students should contact their instructor for any questions regarding this or anyother course.

NOTE: The Instructor/ Professor may add or modify topics and activities based on bestpractices in the English department.

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION/ TOPICSA. Catalog Description: Explores select American authors and literary texts. Topics include historical background, social forces, literary genres and elements.

B. Course Rationale:

C. Course Topics: Why study literature Elements of literature Literary genres Survey of American authors American literary movements and periods

IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES

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At the completion of the course, students are able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of American authors and works through the twentieth century.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the major literary periods and genres in American literature within social and historical contexts.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of poetry, drama, and fiction.

V. REQUIRED MATERIALS

The Norton Anthology of American Literature, shorter 8th edition, W.W. Norton, Nina Baym, ed., 978-0-393-91885-4

Supplemental Materials*American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of theAmerican Psychological Association (6th Ed.). Washington, DC:* Use Keiser University’s Library databases or other internet web-based portals.APA Formatting and Style Guide - The OWL at Purduehttp://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

VI. CALENDAR OF WEEKLY REQUIREMENTSWeeks Topics Readings/Assignments

WEEK 1

Learning Objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4

Suggested Learning Activities: Lectures, class discussions, group activities, audio/visuals, informal presentations, poetry readings

Evaluation: Pre-test, quizzes, discussions, writing assignments

M: Introduction: Diagnostic and Pre-Test

In-class readings and discussions:

• American Literature, Beginnings to 1700 (pp. 3-19)

• “The Iroquois Creation Story” (pp. 20-23)

• Anne Bradstreet, “To My Dear and Loving Husband” (p.120)

Group readings/class discussion

• Hernan Cortes, “Second Letter to the Spanish Crown” (pp. 38-42)

• John Smith, from A Description of New England (pp. 69-72)

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• Thomas Paine, “Common Sense” (pp.324-336)

-How to Annotate a Text

Reading assignments due Tuesday: American Literature, 1700-1820 (pp. 157-169); Benjamin Franklin, From The Autobiography Part II (pp. 297-308); James Fenimore Cooper, From The Last of the Mohicans (pp.482-491)

T: APA Introduction/Writing Review

Review and discuss: American Literature, 1700-1820 (pp. 157-169); Benjamin Franklin, From The Autobiography Part II (pp. 297-308); James Fenimore Cooper, From The Last of the Mohicans (pp.482-491)

Read and discuss: American Literature, 1820-1865 (pp. 445-466); Edgar Allan Poe (pp. 683-687); “Annabel Lee” (pp. 691-692); “The Raven” (pp. 688-691); “Annabel Lee” (pp. 691-692); “The Tell-Tale Heart” (pp. 714-718)

In-class Writing Assignment 1: Write a 1 page response (250-300 words) with a minimum of 2 quotes to the following prompt:

Write an analysis of 1-3 of the literary works we have read thus far, and explain the historical significance of the literature.

Reading Assignment Due on Thursday: Have read Washington Irving, “Rip Van Winkle” (pp. 470-482); American Literature, 1865-1914 (pp. 1265-1281)

TH: Review and discuss “Rip Van Winkle” (pp. 470-482) and American Literature, 1865-1914 (pp. 1265-1281)

Read and discuss: Nathaniel Hawthorne (pp. 603-606); “Young Goodman Brown,” (pp. 619-628); Emily Dickinson (pp. 1189-1193)

SDS: You must come to class before SDS. Attendance will be taken in each SDS meeting, so please make sure that you are in attendance.

Review literature

Introduction to the Research Paper

APA and writing review

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In-class writing #2: Write a 250-300 word analysis on “Rip Van Winkle” or “Young Goodman Brown.” What is the purpose of the text? Explain the themes and symbols.

Reading Assignment Due Monday: Henry James, Daisy Miller: A Study (pp. 1508-1549) Kate Chopin (pp. 1604-1605); “Désirée’s Baby” (pp. 1605-1609)

Writing Assignment #3 Due Monday: Write a 500 word analysis of 3-5 readings from week 1. Explain the significance of each of the literary works and how are reflective of what was happening in society during those time periods.


Evaluation: Pre-test, quizzes, discussions, writing assignments

WEEK 2



Evaluation: Quizzes, discussions, writing assignments, mid-term examination

M: Test #1 on Week 1 readings

Review Literature

Read and discuss: Charlotte Perkins Gilman (pp. 1668-1669); “The Yellow Wallpaper” (pp. 1669-1681); American Literature, 1914-1945 (pp. 1837-1856)

In-class Writing Workshop #1 (Write 1 page of your research paper, find 2-3 resources, and be ready to present to the class on Tuesday)

T: Read and discuss: Emily Dickinson, 260 “I’m Nobody, Who Are You?” (p. 1197); 479 “Because I Could Not Stop for Death” (p. 1206); Robert Frost (pp. 1912-1926); William Faulkner, “A Rose for Emily” (pp. 2178-2188)

5 minute presentations on paper topic and 1st page due (writing assignment #4)

Midterm Review

TH: Midterm

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*Friday is the last day to Withdraw from the course.

Reading assignment due Monday: “The Man Who Was Almost a Man” pp. 2245-2253; “Good Country People” pp. 2524-2537

Writing Assignment #5 Due Monday: Write a 500 word essay on the significance of the titles “The Man Who was Almost a Man” and “Good Country People.” How do the titles reflect the themes of the reading selections?


Evaluation: Quizzes, discussions, writing assignments, mid-term examination

WEEK 3


Suggested Learning Activities: Lectures, class discussions, group activities, audio/visuals, informal presentations, poetry readings, drama readings

Evaluation: Quizzes, discussions, writing assignments

M: Mid-point Reports

Read and discuss the following: Tennessee Williams, A Streetcar Named Desire (pp. 2297-2361); William Carlos Williams, “The Widow’s Lament in Springtime” (p. 1965); “This is Just to Say” (pp. 1968-1969); E. E. Cummings, “O Sweet Spontaneous” (pp. 2137-2138); “Anyone lived in a pretty how town” (p. 2141)

In-class writing #6: write a 250-300 word analysis of the characters in A Streetcar Named Desire. Include 2-3 quotes from the text with APA citations.

Reading Assignment due on Tuesday: F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Winter Dreams” (pp. 2147-2164)

T: Read and discuss: T.S. Eliot, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (pp. 2003-2009); Zora Neale Hurston, “How it Feels to be Colored Me” (pp. 2123-2127); Langston Hughes (pp. 2221-2222); Langston Hughes, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” (pp. 2222-2223), “Mother to Son” (p. 2223), “I, Too” (pp. 2223-2224), “Mulatto” (pp. 2225-2226), “Democracy” (pp. 2227-2228)

In-class Writing Workshop #2

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Reading Assignment Due Thursday: Have read Ernest Hemingway (pp. 2203-2205); “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” (pp. 2205-2221)

TH: 5-7 page Literary Research Paper due; review and discuss Ernest Hemingway (pp. 2203-2205); “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” (pp. 2205-2221)

Test #2 on readings from Thursday, Week 2-readings due on Thursday, Week 3

Peer Review

Read and discuss: Alice Walker pp. 2714-2715; “Everyday Use” pp. 2715-2721

Pre-registration

In-class Writing Assignment #7: write a 250-300 word analysis on conflict in “Everyday Use” or “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” Include 2-3 quotes from the text with APA citations.

Reading Assignment Due Tuesday: Adrienne Rich, “Storm Warnings,” “Snapshots of a Daughter-in-Law,” “Diving into the Wreck” (pp. 2563-2572)

Suggested Learning Activities: Lectures, class discussions, group activities, audio/visuals, informal presentations, poetry readings, drama readings

Evaluation: Quizzes, discussions, writing assignments

WEEK 4



Evaluation: Quizzes, writing assignments, discussions, presentations, post-test, and final examination

M: Review and discuss poems by Adrienne Rich

Read and discuss: Selected poems by Sylvia Plath (pp. 2602-2608); Anne Sexton’s poem “Sylvia’s Death” (pp. 2559-2560); Martin Luther King, Jr., “I Have a Dream” (pp.2577-2582)

In-class APA and paraphrase activity

In-class Writing # 8: Write a 250-300 word reflection on 3-5 pieces of literature you enjoyed reading this term. Explain how the style and content made the pieces of literature effective and memorable.

Reading Assignment due on Tuesday: Ralph Ellison, “Invisible Man” (pp. 2393-2405); Dorothy Allison, From Stubborn Girls and Mean Stories (pp. 2812-2816)

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T: Final exam review and Writing and Revision Workshop

Review and discuss: Ralph Ellison, “Invisible Man” (pp. 2393-2405); Dorothy Allison, From Stubborn Girls and Mean Stories (pp. 2812-2816)

TH: Final Exam and Post-test; Literary Research Paper Revision Due

Academic Calendar

07/29/13-08/24/13 Term D Classes Begin

08/24/13-09/01/13 Summer Break

09/02/13 Labor Day

09/03/13-09/28/13 Term A Classes Begin

09/30/13-10/26/13 Term B Classes Begin

10/28/13-11/23/13 Term C Classes Begin

11/25/13-12/21/13 Term D Classes Begin

11/28/13-12/01/13 Thanksgiving Break

12/02/13 Return

12/21/13-01/05/13 Holiday Break

Literary Research Paper

Write a 1500-1800 word essay in length (this does not include the title page, abstract, and reference page) on one of the research topics below. This research paper must be thesis-driven, typed, double spaced, and in APA format (12 point font). This paper will be worth 25% of your final grade and you will be permitted to revise your paper up to 3 times. We will work on this paper in class, but the majority of your paper should be written at home. You will be using quotes from the text to support your argument. You must also use 3-5 scholarly sources (a minimum of 1 book, 1 credible website, and 1 scholarly journal) for this paper which you must quote and include in your reference page. The paper must be analytical in nature, contain scholarly resources, and not contain any summaries. You must turn in a paper copy of the paper and upload an electronic copy on www.keiseruniversity.org in Turnitin. The Turnitin report should be less than 20%. I will help you with the research, paraphrasing, and citations. You must choose one of the following options:

1. Write an analysis of how 1-3 pieces of literature reflect the historical time period(s). Include a minimum of 3-5 scholarly sources to support your thesis.

2. Write a research paper on any of the literary works we have covered in the course. Write an analysis of 1-3 literary works by using scholarly journals, articles, books, or credible websites. Focus on themes, symbols, characters, and historical references.

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3. Write an analytical research paper on how the authors’ lives and opinions are reflected in their writings. Focus on 1-3 of the literary works to show the connections, as well as 3-5 scholarly sources to support your thesis.

Sources: You may not use Wikipedia or any non-academic sources. I recommend that you use ProQuest, Gale Research, JSTOR, educational websites ending in “edu,” organizational websites ending in “org,” and/or governmental websites ending in “gov.” I also recommend that use peer reviewed journals, print materials (such as reference books), scholarly articles and journals, newspapers, and interviews.

Literary Research Paper Due Dates:

Week 2: Tuesday, August 6th: have written the 1st page of your paper and have 3-5 credible references with a 5 minute presentation on your paper topic

Week 3: Thursday, August 15th: Final Paper Due (3 copies: 1 paper copy, 1 electronic copy on e-companion, and 1 electronic copy on Turnitin (www.keiseruniversity.org).

Week 4: Thursday, August 22nd: Revisions Due (You must include your original with my comments and the revised copy should have all of the changes highlighted)

*You will receive a letter grade deduction for each day that the paper is late.

Helpful websites:

e-companion/portal: http://www.keiseruniversity.org

The Writing Studio:

http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/keiser%20writes/resources.html

Keiser University Library:

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U.S. Students: Your USERNAME is the 6 or 7 digit number that appears on the side of your Student ID card. Your PASSWORD is the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (Federal Tax ID Number). If the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number start with a 0, replace the 0 with a 1. International Students: Your PASSWORD is the PIN as supplied to you by the Registrar’s Office.

VII. GRADING CRITERIAA. GRADING SCALECourse Evaluation Strategies (Methodologies)

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Student performance is evaluated as follows:

20 % Midterm30 % In-Class Writing Assignments; Oral Presentations;

Tests; Quizzes25 % 5 page Literary Research Paper20 % Final Examination/Project5 % Post-test100 % Total possible score

Grading ScaleA final grade is determined using the following grading scale:

90-100% A80-89.99% B70-79.99% C65-69.99% DLess than 65% F

Methods of Course Delivery: The subject matter in this course is presented in various forms which may include lectures, class discussions, demonstrations, collaborative activities, computer assignments, student projects and presentations, on-line research, guest speakers, or field trips.

VIII. CLASS POLICIESA. Attendance and Participation

The attendance requirement is met through consistent participation activities in the discussion area postings with eCompanion (eCollege) and in class sessions. Attendance is part of the overall grading score. Punctuality is expected as a common courtesy to other students.

Class attendance is mandatory and imperative for student success. If you plan on missing class, will be late, or need to leave early, please let me know ahead of time and understand that it is your responsibility to complete all assignments to the best of your ability and turn them in on time.

Students who miss 20% or more of class time may not be eligible to take the final exam and may not be able to pass the course.

Part of the attendance includes dress code, which means you must be in business attire as part of the class and Keiser requirements. Students not properly dressed will be asked to leave and return when dressed appropriately. Please see the Keiser Catalog for more information on dress code and policies (page 65-66).

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Students are responsible for all course material, assignments, quizzes, tests, essays, and exams that are missed due to class absences.

The Instructor will notify students by email or in class about any changes in course requirements or about expectations for responding to lectures or questions if they are different from what is stated in the course materials. Because of the nature of this course, it is very important to stay current and to meet deadlines established in the course materials.

B. General Course RequirementsStudents must login to eCompanion on a weekly basis:

Login: WPB + course code (Example: WPBAML1000)

Password: Success

Postings and assignments must reflect an understanding, appreciation, and synthesis of the readings and course content. All assigned work must be completed by established due dates. Failure to submit assignments by the designated due date will result in a failing grade for the individual assignment and may result in a failing grade for the course.

C. Late Assignments Policy: Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will not be accepted; however, all sub-satiated emergencies will be reviewed. If you are past the due date and time in posting any assignments in the eCompanion (eCollege) website, you will automatically be “locked out” which will restrict you from posting late. Should late assignments be accepted 1 point per day will be deducted and no more than 10 points will be deducted from exams or quizzes.D. Make-up Exam Policy: There are no make-up exams. Sub-satiated emergencies will be reviewed. Should late exams or quizzes be accepted 1 point per day will be deducted and no more than 10 points will be deducted from exams or quizzes.E. Method of Instruction: The type of teaching and learning methods used, but not limited to, lectures, group projects, groups discussions, research, and anything else that will increase the students success in this class.F. Professor’s Expectations: The student is expected to add significantly to all class discussions. As such you should be prepared for each class by reading all of the assigned chapters, articles, and materials to become actively engaged. You should be prepared to discuss, share ideas or thoughts. As it is noted, participation in class is strongly encouraged because this is calculated into your total grade.G. The Use of Electronic Devices: Cell phones, blackberry, iPhones, text messaging, iPods, recording devices and personal laptop computers are strictly prohibited unless authorized by the instructor. Use of any such device without the express approval of the instructor may be cause for an immediate dismissal from the class session or the course in case of repeat offenses. See KU catalog section “Academic and Administrative Dismissal” page 64.H. Academic MisconductThe following acts violate the academic honesty standards or anything else named in the KU’s Student Policy handbook and will result in a finding of Academic Misconduct (p.60-64):

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1. Cheating in any Form: intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise, or having others complete work or exams and representing it as one’s own.2. Fabrication: intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citationin an academic exercise3. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to helpanother to violate any provision of this code4. Plagiarism: The adoption or reproduction of ideas, words, or statements of another person asone’s own without proper acknowledgment.5. Conspiracy to commit academic dishonesty: Assisting others to commit acts of AcademicMisconduct6. Misrepresentation: intentionally making false statements or omissions of facts in a contract. Examples include, but are not limited to portfolios, cover sheets, and clinic, training station, and practicum agreements.7. Bribery: Offering of goods, services, property or money in an attempt to gain an academicadvantage8. Forging or altering documents or credentials: Examples include, but are not limited to signatures, dates and other information on portfolios, cover sheets, and clinic, training station, and practicum agreements.9. Knowingly furnishing false information to the institutionI. PlagiarismStudents are expected to submit tests and assignments that they have completed without aid orassistance from other sources. Using sources to provide information without giving credit to theoriginal source is dishonest. Students should avoid any impropriety or the appearance thereof intaking examinations or completing work in pursuance of their educational goals. Students areexpected to comply with the following academic standards:1. Original WorkAssignments such as course preparations, exams, texts, projects, term papers, practicum, etc., must be the original work of the student. Original work may include the thoughts and words of another author if properly cited. Entire thoughts or words of another author should be identified using quotation marks. At all times, students are expected to comply with the recognized formand style manual and accepted citation practice and policy of Keiser University.

Work is not original when it has been submitted previously by the author or by anyone else for academic credit. Work is not original when it has been copied or partially copied from any othersource, including another student, unless such copying is acknowledged by the person submittingthe work for the credit at the time the work is being submitted, or unless copying, sharing, or joint authorship is an express part of the assignment. Exams and tests are original work when nounauthorized aid is given, received, or used before or during the course of the examination, reexamination, and/or remediation.2. Referencing the Works of Another Author (APA formatting)A. All academic work submitted for credit or as partial fulfillment of course requirements must adhere to the APA specific accepted reference manuals and rules of documentation. Standards of scholarship require that the writer give proper acknowledgment when the thoughts and words of

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another author are used. Students’ work must comport with the adopted citation manual for the APA.Please refer to Keiser University’s Student Handbook Policy for more information regarding policies, procedures, and academic responsibility of the student.

Avoiding Plagiarism

Please make an appointment with Mrs. Spalding for writing help. You can also meet with me

after class or make an appointment. Her office is on the 2nd floor in Student Services.

In order to avoid plagiarizing, use the following guide on APA citations and paraphrasing:

Keiser University Writing Studio APA Quick Guide

Format

Double-spaced “Before” and “After” spacing under “Paragraph” should be “0” Times New Roman, 12 pt. font 1-inch margins Title page – centered: includes Title of the Paper, Your Name, and Name of University Running head Each paragraph indented 0.5 inches (except the abstract) Double spacing between sentences and throughout paper

References

* Some of the examples below are made up and others come from real sources.

Scholarly Journal Article with doi:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume

number (issue number), page range. doi:0000000/000000000000

Smith, J. A., Brown, R. W., & Rogers, M. (2012). How to create an APA reference page. Writing

Studio Journal, 22(1), 63-72. doi: 10.1080/14622200410001676305

Scholarly Journal Article or Periodical without doi:

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Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume

number (issue number), page range. Retrieved from http://journalhomepage.com/full/url

Smith, J. A., Brown, R. W., & Rogers, M. (2012). How to create an APA reference page. Writing

Studio Journal, 22(1), 63-72. Retrieved from

http://keiserwrites.wordpress.com/apa/how-to-create-an-apa-reference-page

Website Article with Author(s):

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from

http://journalhomepage.com/full/url

Smith, J. A., Brown, R. W., & Rogers, M. (2012). How to create an APA reference page.

Retrieved from http://keiserwrites.wordpress.com/apa/how-to-create-an-apa-reference-

page

* If there is no date provided, write n.d. in place of the year.

Website Article with a Corporate Author:Name of Corporation or Organization (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from

http://journalhomepage.com/full/url

World Health Organization (2012). Schizophrenia. Retrieved from

http://www.who.int/mental_health/management/schizophrenia/en/

* If there is no date provided, write n.d. in place of the year.

Book:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of book: Capital letter also for

subtitle. Location: Publisher.

Smith, J. A., Brown, R. W., & Rogers, M. (2012). Mastering APA style: Format, references, and

citations. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.

Film:

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Producer, P. P. (Producer), & Director, D. D. (Director). (Date of publication). Title of motion

picture [Motion Picture]. Country of origin: Studio or distributor.

Grazer, B., Hallowell, T. (Producers), & Howard, R. (Director). (2001). A beautiful mind

[Motion Picture]. United States: Universal Pictures.

APA Quick Guide for Reference Listings & In-text Citations

When referencing a source, include as many of the following as applicable:

Author’s name: Last name, followed by first (and second, if available) initial(s) only

(Example: Smith, A. G.).

Year of publication: Include month and day for websites/newspaper articles, if available.

Title of article or webpage.

Title of book, periodical, newspaper, or website.

Editors’ names (Eds.); edition number (ed.).

Volume and issue number (for journals).

City (full name) and state (abbreviation) of publisher (Example: New York, NY).

Name of publisher (Example: McGraw-Hill).

URL (web address) or doi (digital object identifier).

In-text citations must include:

Author’s last name

If there is no author, the first few words in the article title in quotation marks

Year of publication or “n.d.” for “no date” if none is provided

Page or paragraph number

Examples:

“There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease” (Graham, 2007, para. 6).

-or-

According to Graham (2007), “there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease” (para. 6).

Alzheimer’s is defined as “a degenerative disease of the brain with no known cure”

(“Alzheimer’s Disease,” n.d.).

-or-

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Merriam-Webster’s (n.d.) defines Alzheimer’s as “a degenerative disease of the brain with no

known cure.”

In-Text Citations

* Note: When you incorporate secondary source material into an academic paper, most of it

should be paraphrased rather than quoted. You should be choosy about when you quote word-

for-word from a source. A paraphrase is a restatement of someone else’s ideas in your own

words. Simply substituting a few words in the original with synonyms will not do. When

paraphrasing, make sure that the language and sentence structure are truly your own.

Paraphrase (1st. time cited):

According to Smith, Brown, and Rogers (2012), bla bla bla.

Smith, Brown, and Rogers (2012) suggest that bla bla bla.

Paraphrase (subsequent citations for sources with 3 or more authors):

According to Smith et al. (2012), bla bla bla.

Smith et al. (2012) suggest that bla bla bla.

Direct Quote (1st. time cited):

A recent study finds that “bla bla bla” (Smith, Brown, & Rogers, 2012, p. 23).

Smith, Brown, and Rogers (2012) state, “bla bla bla” (p. 23).

Direct Quote (subsequent citations for sources with 3 or more authors):

A recent study finds that “bla bla bla” (Smith et al., 2012, p. 23).

Smith et al. (2012) state, “bla bla bla” (p. 23).

Miscellaneous

* When writing an academic paper, avoid contractions (for example: don’t, he’s, it’s) and certain

personal pronouns (for example: I, me, my, you, your, we, our, us).

Setting Up a Different First Page Header in Word for APA-style headings and page numbers

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On page one of your Word document, double-click anywhere in the area at the top of the

page to open the header & footer toolbar (you should see a blue dotted line across the top

of the page when it’s open, and the cursor will be blinking in the header).

On the toolbar above, to the right of center, you will see a small checkbox next to the

option “Different first page.” Click that box to give it a checkmark.

On the toolbar, to the far left, Click “Page Number,” select “Top of Page” from the

menu that drops down, and then “Plain Number 3.” This will position your page number

at the top right.

Press backspace (the page number will move to the left, and that’s okay) until the cursor

is all the way back to the left margin and type: Running head: PLUS THE TITLE OF

YOUR PAPER IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.

Now press tab until your page number “1” is back in position at one-inch from the right

edge of the paper.

Highlight your header and page number with the mouse and change your font to Times

New Roman, size 12.

Scroll down to the header on page two.

As before, and on the toolbar to the far left, Click “Page Number,” select “Top of

Page” from the menu that drops down, and then “Plain Number 3.” This will put a

number “2” in the top right.

Also as before, backspace to the left until you’re at the margin (one-inch from the edge of

the page), and this time, only THE TITLE OF YOUR PAPER IN ALL CAPITAL

LETTERS.

Tab the number “2” back to the right until it is flush with the margin; highlight and

change your font to Times New Roman, size 12.

On the toolbar, to the far right, click “Close Header and Footer Options.”

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Sample title page

Sample header for all pages after title page

B. Americans with Disabilities ActKeiser University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 by providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability.

The Keiser University’s ADA Policies and Procedures, and the necessary forms for requesting disability-related accommodations; certain programs may require manual dexterity. Please consult campus Admissions Offices for further information and/ or Keiser University’s Section 504 Coordinator:Gery Hochanadel, Ph.D.Vice Chancellor of Academic AffairsOffice of the Chancellor

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1900 W. Commercial Boulevard, Suite 180Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309Tel: (954) [email protected]

To ensure that reasonable accommodations can be provided in a timely manner, all forms and documentation must be completed at time of enrollment prior to the commencement of classes for any given semester. Certain accommodations may involve other professionals and specialists, and therefore, may require considerable time to implement. Accordingly, every effort is made to make reasonable adjustments/accommodations.

C. Course/Instructor EvaluationIt is expected that all students will participate in the online Course/Instructor Evaluation at or near the end of the course.

Notices of Course/Instructor Evaluation access are sent to registered students by KU email or personal delivery.D. The current edition of the Keiser University Catalog and Student Handbook is available onthe Keiser University website at http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/catalog/2010-2011%20Keiser%20University%20Catalog,%20Volume%2010,%20No.%201,%20August%202010.pdf This Catalog provides extensive information on Keiser University policies, regulations andprocedures.G. Course Evaluation FormattingGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS AND RUBRICSI. Framework for GradingA paper:-The paper has a strong thesis and has proven their argument by the end of the paper.-The paper has 3-5 scholarly sources.-The paper is in APA format and style.-The paper is analytical and supported with detailed examples.-There are little to no spelling or grammatical errors-The argument is easy to follow and understand and does not stray off topic.-All of the elements included in the prompt have been answered in detail and the writer has used examples to support his/her argument.-The sentences are varied and well balanced.-The overall content of the paper is superb.-The writer presents new information that is interesting, analytical, and original. B paper-The paper has a good thesis statement and has mostly proven their argument by the end of the paper. More examples and discussion might have to be added to better convince the reader of the writer’s argument.-There are 2-3 spelling and/or grammatical errors per page.-The paper has 3-5 scholarly sources.-The paper is in APA format and style.

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-The argument is mostly clear, but needs to be better phrased and reinforced throughout the paper.-The writer has answered the majority of the questions in the prompt, but needs to discuss the other elements in more detail.C paper-The thesis is not quite clear, and the argument is not entirely proven by the end of the paper.-There are 2+ scholarly sources.-The paper is mostly in APA format and style, but does not completely follow all of the APA guidelines.-There are 5 or more spelling and/or grammatical errors per page.-The argument is not entirely clear, and the examples used do not enforce the writer’s argument.-The writer’s paper is lacking in detail and needs to be expanded upon. The writer has answered slightly more than half of the questions in the prompt.-The paper is in part a summary with little analysis.-The paper is somewhat repetitive and lacks structure.-The paper needs to be revised so that it answers the prompt, is better organized, and has a clearer thesis.D paper-The paper is mainly a summary and there is little to no analysis.-There is no clear thesis statement.-There are less than 2 scholarly sources or the sources used are from unapproved sources such as Wikipedia and websites that do not end in .edu, .gov, or .org. -The paper has some elements of APA format, but needs to be globally revised to meet the APA guidelines.-There are excessive spelling and grammatical errors in the paper.-Few of the questions in the prompt have been answered and have not been answered in detail.-The paper needs to be globally revised so that it contains analysis supported with examples. F paper-The paper is mainly a summary and there is little to no analysis-There is no thesis statement.-There are no scholarly sources or the sources are not credible.-The paper has very few if any elements of APA.-There are excessive spelling and grammatical errors in the paper.-Few of the questions in the prompt have been answered and have not been answered in detail.-The paper is devoid of content or analysis.-The paper does not seem complete.-The paper needs to be globally revised so that it meets the assignment requirements

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II. COURSE RUBRIC ASSIGNMENTS Grading Rubric: Writing Assignments

ELEMENT GRADING CRITERIA POINT/COMMENT

CONTENT (30%) Does the main topic/thesis comply with the assignment?

Is the main topic/thesis supported by specific, relevant, and appropriate details?

Are there supporting details? Does the supporting

evidence/argument form a coherent whole?

Are there 2-3 scholarly sources? Are there quotes from the text? Does the paper meet the length

requirements (not including the title page, abstract page, and/ or the reference page)?

Total: ______ / 30%

Comments:

ORGANIZATION (30%)

Is the paper logically organized? Do the arguments/examples

logically transition from each to the next, and to they relate to the topic/thesis as a whole?

Does the paper contain a well-structured introduction and conclusion?

Total: ______ / 30%

Comments:

STYLE/

MECHANICS (20%)

Is the writing free of grammatical errors?

Are sentences clearly and variedly structured?

Is the student’s word choice accurate, appropriate, and specific throughout?

Is this paper written in Standard English?

Total: ______ / 20%

Comments:

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FORMAT (20%) Is the paper typed in appropriate APA style (font, spacing, margins, headers, page numbers, etc.)?

Is the paper itself clean and stapled?

Does the paper meet all assignment directions?

Total: ______ / 20%

Comments:

TOTAL PERCENTAGE: ________%

III. LITERARY RESEARCH PAPER CHECKLIST

Is this paper in APA format?

Is this paper a minimum of 5 pages (not including the title page, abstract page, and reference page)?

Is there a minimum of 3-5 scholarly sources included in the research paper?

Is there a minimum of 1 accredited website, 1 scholarly journal, and1 book used as references?

Is the thesis statement clear?

Is the paper free of grammatical errors?

Is the paper a representation of your research and written in your own words? (The Turnitin report should be under 20%)

Is the paper written in Standard English? (The paper is free of slang words, abbreviations, or informal language.)

Is the paper written in APA style of citations? (Do in-text citations correspond with references?)

Is the paper written in APA style of citations? (3rd person is used and the paper is free of “I think,” “I believe,” and “in my opinion” statements)

Have you submitted the paper to Turnitin?

IV. GRADE SHEET

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Assignments

Diagnostic:

Writing 1:

Test 1:

Writing 2:

Test 2:

Writing 3:

Writing 4:

Writing 5:

Writing 6:

Writing 7:

Writing 8:

Total= ÷ 11 = X 30% =

Midterm

X 20% =

Literary Research Paper

X 25% =

Final Exam

X 20% =

Post-test

X 5% =

Add up the numbers in the last blank of each category to get your grade. Final grade=

90-100% A80-89.99% B70-79.99% C65-69.99% D

Below 65% F

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KEISER UNIVERSITYCourse Control Document – Evidence of UnderstandingCourse: AML1000 American Literature

By signing below, I affirm that I have received, read and understand the information provided in the above course control document; and the grade which I must achieve to pass the course.

Print Name: ____________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________

Instructor: Professor Barletta

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