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ENG 1001 COURSE SYLLABUS ENGLISH COMPOSITION I

2016 Fall Semester, Section 590 Online

The course syllabus is tentative and may be modified at the discretion of the instructor.

Instructor: Tracy Lee Email: tracy_lee@ivcc.edu Website: ivcc.edu/lee OFFICE: A-329 OFFICE HOURS: TBD; by appointment REQUIRED TEXT and MATERIALS: The Brief Bedford Reader by Kennedy 12th edition; IVCC Style Manual (online or in print); reliable access to internet connection; access to reliable computer CREDIT HOURS: 3 PREREQUISITE(S): Before enrolling in ENG 1001 student must meet one of the following prerequisites:

placement according to IVCC's Accuplacer English placement exam ACT English subscore of 21 or higher successful completion of a C or better of ENG 0900 or the individualized lab modules of ENG

0910, ENG 0911, and ENG 0912 and Accuplacer reading exam score of 68 or higher ACT reading subscore of 23 or higher successful completion of a C or better of RED 0900 or the individualized lab modules of RED

0910, RED 0911 and Red 0912 CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION: English Composition I allows the student to study and apply rhetorical principles of writing in developing effective sentences, paragraphs, and essays, with particular emphasis on analyzing and writing expository prose. Students’ essays will be based upon their readings of a variety of texts on various topics. The course includes the use of various computer applications, including word-processing and the Internet. FINANCIAL AID STATEMENT: Withdrawal from a course can affect financial aid. Students who receive financial aid should see an adviser in the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from a course. STUDENT WITHDRAWAL POLICY STATEMENT: Effective Summer 2011, students will have the ability to initiate a withdrawal from classes. By completing the form in the Records Office or at www.ivcc.edu/withdraw, the student is authorizing IVCC to remove him/her from the course. Entering the student ID number serves as the student’s electronic signature. IVCC has the right to rescind a withdrawal in cases of academic dishonesty or at the instructor’s discretion. Students should be aware of the impact of a withdrawal on full-time status for insurance purposes and for financial aid. It is highly recommended that students meet with their instructor or with a counselor before withdrawing from a course. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES and RELATED COMPETENCIES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Outcome 1: Read a variety of texts with understanding and appreciation ◦ React to texts through verbal and written responses ◦ Generate valid ideas from texts ◦ Understand an author’s meaning and purpose ◦ Recognize how an author conveys meaning and develops ideas ◦ Recognize, appreciate, and discuss a variety of writing strategies

Outcome 2: Understand invention as a part of the writing process ◦ Analyze a body of facts or ideas related to a given subject

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◦ Arrange a body of facts or ideas in a related order ◦ Determine a purpose for writing a text (to inform, to argue, etc.) ◦ Choose a main idea or subject and narrow it to a topic ◦ Identify an appropriate audience and audience expectations

Outcome 3: Organize and develop ideas effectively and logically in essays ◦ Formulate thesis statements that are appropriate for assignments ◦ Adhere to a thesis statement throughout a essay ◦ Use topic sentences subordinate to a thesis statement ◦ Write paragraphs unified by topic sentences ◦ Write paragraphs developed with specific support and focused on one idea each ◦ Demonstrate the ability to use transitional words, phrases, and sentences ◦ Develop a logical progression of ideas through an essay

Outcome 4: Develop effective, logical, and well-supported arguments ◦ Understand the difference between claims and facts ◦ Understand the difference between supportable positions and opinion ◦ Use specific details to support arguments ◦ Use inductive and deductive reasoning in persuasive essays ◦ Recognize and avoid common logical fallacies

Outcome 5: Understand and use a variety of rhetorical methods for developing ideas ◦ Recognize rhetorical strategies (narration, exemplification, etc.) ◦ Use a variety of rhetorical strategies to develop ideas in essays

Outcome 6: Maintain a consistent and appropriate viewpoint, tone, and voice ◦ Use appropriate viewpoint, tone, and voice for specific audiences and purposes ◦ Understand how word choice and sentence structure affect tone and voice ◦ Recognize the conventions of formal writing ◦ Understand the concept of “voice” ◦ Use a consistent and appropriate voice throughout a essay

Outcome 7: Strengthen essays through the revision process ◦ Recognize the difference between revising and editing ◦ Analyze the effectiveness of an essay’s thesis, topic sentences, support and development of

ideas, etc. ◦ Reassess a draft and make appropriate improvements to that draft

Outcome 8: Write essays free of common stylistic weaknesses ◦ Understand and avoid stylistic weaknesses in word choice (wordiness, use of clichés, etc.) ◦ Understand and avoid stylistic weaknesses in syntax (redundant sentence structure, etc.) ◦ Recognize how audience and purpose affect a writer’s stylistic choices ◦ Identify and eliminate stylistic weaknesses from essays

Outcome 9: Write essays free of excessive errors ◦ Effectively proofread for errors ◦ Identify and correct common grammar, punctuation, syntax, and word choice errors

Outcome 10: Use word-processing software and the Internet to assist in the writing process ◦ Use a word processor through all stages of the writing process ◦ Understand how to use a word processor to assist with the writing process (using cut and

paste, spell-checker, etc.) ◦ Use Internet resources to assist in the writing process

Outcome 11: Understand documentation and plagiarism ◦ Document sources correctly according to an accepted system of documentation ◦ Distinguish between personal ideas and information from outside sources ◦ Understand when and why documentation is necessary ◦ Define and avoid plagiarism ◦ Paraphrase and summarize information from sources

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY: Academic dishonesty consists of, but is not limited to the following:

Cheating: defined as using or attempting to use, giving or attempting to give, and obtaining or attempting to obtain materials or information, including computer material, material pertaining to a quiz, examination or other work that a student is expected to do alone.

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Plagiarism: defined as the use of another's words or ideas without acknowledgment. Incident of either, or behavior of a nature deemed inappropriate to the academic setting will be considered just cause for dropping the offending student from the class with a failing grade. STUDENT EMAIL EXPECTATIONS: All instructor-student email correspondence will be conducted through IVCC email accounts. It is the student's responsibility to check IVCC email for class announcements and/or updates to assignments or the course calendar. I check my email often and will respond to you as soon as possible, but you are expected to contact me as soon as any issue arises so any delay on my part due to normal life circumstances (faculty and/or personal obligations, etc.) will not jeopardize you. For this and future online classes, if you lose internet access for whatever reason, find another computer with access and contact either your instructor or a fellow student promptly in order to guarantee yourself enough time to complete the required course work. Waiting a couple days and emailing on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evening will usually get a delayed response, so never assume a weekend evening email will get a quick reply. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Internet Access: Student is expected to have consistent and reliable access to a computer with an internet connection that allows uploads, downloads, and streaming with audio. If using a public computer and/or internet connection, the student is still responsible for all assignment deadlines. Computer and/or internet access being “down” unexpectedly is not an excuse for uploading/turning in late essays and assignments. Give yourself ample time before beginning an assignment to seek alternative internet sources (high school or IVCC library, classroom, public library, friend, parents, etc.) in the case of unexpected internet outages or computer mishaps—such events will happen, and the best way to avoid them impacting your grade is to plan ahead.

Student Writing: Formal essays must follow the specified format and structure: 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins, double-spaced with page numbers, and correct heading and header. All essays must also be uploaded through the instructor provided assignment link posted on Blackboard by 11:59 PM the day they are due to be considered for full credit. Essays not submitted through SafeAssign will receive a one third grade reduction for each day late, and will not receive a grade if later than a week. Word processing or typing is required for essays. All written work should be word-processed (typed with a computer). For full credit, essay rough drafts must fulfill the structure expected for a final draft: introduction paragraph, 3+ body paragraphs, conclusion paragraph, and works cited page (when specified). Students should always save an electronic copy of their work for themselves along with the one they upload in case of upload mishap or revision opportunity.

File Format: All essays and writing assignment files must be in one of the following formats: .doc .docx or .pdf. All essays and writing assignments that are uploaded and/or emailed to me must also be in one of those three formats. Files emailed or uploaded in the wrong format will be considered late and will begin compiling “late days” until a file in the proper formatting is emailed/uploaded—yes, this isn't totally fair, but you can thank previous “sneaky” students for the stipulation as it's the best way I have to ensure students don't use this as a tactic to buy more time. Email me within the first week of class if you have any questions or concerns about this and we can do a “test” document email to see if you're saving in the correct format :)

Late Formal Essays: An essay is considered late if it is not uploaded to Blackboard by 11:59 p.m. of its due date. Late essay grades will be lowered by one third for each day late (A to A-). Essays more than a week late will not receive a grade.

Late Assignments: An assignment uploaded past its deadline w/ receive half credit (unless the student was clearly not making an effort; an assignment uploaded more than a week late will receive a zero.

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Viruses: You will fail the course if you email me or another student a virus or malware program.

I'm using the word virus or malware loosely to imply to any and all programs that will damage mine or peer computers. If you have a PC without an anti-virus program, I recommend either using a public computer or investing in a program to screen for viruses. Email me in in the first week of class if you have any questions or concerns about this.

Unacceptable Behavior: You are expected to conduct yourself in an adult manner and if you choose to be disruptive, you will be failed or withdrawn from the course. This includes language in emails, blackboard forum responses, peer-editing paper exchanges, class-related correspondence between peers, and actions while using the scheduled (optional) library orientation time. Language is inappropriate if it results in individuals feeling outcast from the learning environment due to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, and/or creed. Derogatory, intolerant, and bigoted ideas and opinions should not be expressed as fact in your writing. In academics we are open-minded, at the very least neutral, to all beliefs and lifestyles, which means all people are welcome to their individual opinions but that intolerant beliefs will not be considered fact or “the way of life” while participating in learning activities. Regardless of belief or lifestyle, all students should feel welcome in the online environment this semester will create. Email me if you have concerns or questions about this policy.

Participation: You are expected to participate in online forum discussions, peer-review, and to work effectively in small groups. Your grade depends on consistent participation in class discussions and peer-review.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Final grades will be based on grades received on 4 formal essays,online writing responses/journaling/mini essays, online discussion participation, and class participation. Students who do not turn in all formal essays will not receive a passing grade despite whatever running grade they are earning. Four Formal Essays 60% Writing Process & Peer-review 20% Journals, Mini-Essays & Discussion Board 20% GRADING SCALE: Students need to receive a final grade of C or better to qualify for ENG 1002 and in order to receive transfer credit. A = 90+ B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 59-0 DISABILITY STATEMENT: You may be eligible for academic accommodations if you have a documented physical, psychiatric (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, AD/HD, post-traumatic stress, or others) or cognitive disability such as a learning disability. If you have a disability and need more information regarding possible accommodations, please contact Tina Hardy at (tina_hardy@ivcc.edu, 224-0284) or stop by office C-211. Additionally, this course is designed to support diversity of learners. I encourage you to make me aware of any barriers that may inhibit your learning. Feel free to speak to me at any time about concerns or questions you may have about assignments, activities, or assessments.

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MATURE COURSE CONTENT: Readings may contain mature themes, subject matter, and/or language. It is not my intention to offend or disturb you, but exploring literature also means exploring the many real-life subjects authors choose to expose or express in their work. If you have any reservations about course content for personal reasons, please talk to me privately.