meng101 introduction ss15

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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

[email protected]

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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