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Introduction (syllabus review)
Grammar diagnostic
Writing sample
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Eng 101
English Composition 1
Jeannine Stanko
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Class Sections/Time/Location
Section: Eng 101 BC41
Dates: 6/29 – 8/8
Days: Mon & Wed
Time: 10:45AM – 12:40PM
Room: N-307
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Instructor Information
Jeannine Stanko
724-396-4158
jstanko@ccac.edu
Office Hours: MTWH by appointment
Office Location: Writing Lab
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Materials & ResourcesReinking, James and Robert Von Der Osten,
Strategies for Successful Writing: A Rhetoric,Research Guide, Reader, and Handbook.10th ed., Boston: Pearson, 2014.
Internet access
Flash drive
Tutoring Options: The Learning Assistance Center,Learning Commons, Smartthinking.com,Instructor by appointment
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Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the
student will: Write academic essays that
Develop a thesis
Create an organizing structure appropriate topurpose, audience and context
Make valid inferences
Support ideas with relevant explanation andsubstantial evidence details
Integrate and cite information from relevant printand/or electronic sources
Provide a coherent introduction and conclusion
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the course, the
student will: Revise drafts to develop or support ideas more
clearly, address potential objections, ensureeffective transitions between paragraphs, and
correct errors in logic Edit and proofread, using standards for formal
written English
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Listed TopicsReview as Needed:
1. Using standard written English
2. Writing process from prewriting to rewriting
3. Developing ideas and supporting them withdetails
4. Creating introductions and conclusions
5. Using primary and secondary sources6. Quoting, summarizing, paraphrasing sources
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Listed TopicsFurther Develop:
1. Evaluating basic library and Internet sources
2. Using examples to clarify ideas vs. proving an
idea 3. Avoiding 'cut and paste,' plagiarism and
fabrication
4. Revising to accommodate differences inaudience, tone, persona
5. Comparing and contrasting
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Listed TopicsIntroduce:
1. Distinguishing observations, inferences & value judgments
2. Summarizing or reporting a position vs. arguingfor or against a position
3. Problem-solving techniques
4. Critiquing the informational or argumentative weaknesses of a document
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Evaluation
Grading scale A = 100-90%
B = 89 – 80%
C = 79-70% D = 69-60%
F = 59% or below
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Workload The student will produce five to seven reading
based multi-paragraphed expository and
argumentative essays of increasing difficulty,totaling 15-20 pages for the semester.
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Essays – 40% of final grade
Narration – 100 points
Comparison – 100 points
Causal – 100 points Argument – 100 points
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Essay Submission
Must be submitted at beginning of class! No late papers will be accepted except in case
of an emergency.
Computer problem is NOT an emergency.
Email essay option if there’s a true ER Attach & copy/paste into body
Must be received before class start time ondue date
I will respond for your reassurance.
A plagiarized essay will result in failure ofassignment!
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Grammar Intensives – 20% of final grade
All grammar topics will be grouped andapplied to essays for a grade focusing solely onthe application of specific grammar concepts.This grade is in addition to the essay’s content
grade
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Tests, Homework, & Attendance –
40% final grade Homework– 100 points
Final Exam – 100 points
Final essay – 100 points Attendance – minimum 100 points
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Attendance: Expect to attend every class Each class is worth a portion of your final grade. Rough drafts, in-class work, quizzes, and homework
cannot be made up. Forfeit all mulligans If you choose to come to class unprepared, you will be
marked absent. For example, in order to participate inthe peer review process, you must have a completedrough draft. Rough drafts are due the class beforesubmissions – no exceptions.
You will be considered absent if you are not in class.
You will be considered late if you arrive after I have taken roll.Lateness or early departure of 20 or more minutes counts as acomplete absence. After three late entries or early departure,coming in late or leaving early will count as an absence.
After 3 missed classes, the final grade will drop 1 letter
grade for each subsequent absence.
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Attendance: Each hour of instruction counts as one class
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MulligansEach quiz and essay can be redone once
Due before next quiz or essay
Mulligan is forfeited if absent onassignment’s due date
When submitting an essay mulligan, theessay showing corrections, the originalessay, and its rubric must be submitted.
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Electronics Must be silenced
Texting or engaging in social networking Computer/internet activities during instruction
Receive an absence for class period
No personal calls Inform about emergencies
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Disclaimers
Disruptions – talking during instruction orstudent Q&A Refer to Student Handbook for
acceptable/unacceptable behavior
Disciplinary policies & procedures of college
CCAC makes every effort to provide reasonableaccommodations for students with disabilities.Questions about services and procedures shouldcontact the Office of Supportive Services.
During the semester, reasonable changes to thecourse outline may be academically appropriate.Students will be notified of these adjustments ina timely manner.
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Class Website can access through Blackboard
Can access directly
Http://english101roatan.weebly.com
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Questions?
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For Tuesday... Read syllabus
Create one question about class guidelines andprocedures
Log onto Blackboard and complete the GrammarDiagnostic located under the Assignments tab
If you do not have a Blackboard ID, it is yourresponsibility to contact the IT department
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