11AMEng 102 Introduction SP13

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Eng 102

English Composition 2

Jeannine Stanko


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Class Sections/Time/Location

Section: BC03H

Dates: 1/13 5/5

Days: MW & Online

Time: 11:00 11:50 AM

Room:


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Instructor Information

Jeannine Stanko

724-396-4158

[email protected]

Office Hours: MWF by appointment

Office Location:


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Ice Breaker Given sheet of paper & in 5 minutes

Draw a picture that conveys who you are Do NOT use words or numbers

Explain picture to a neighbor

Neighbor will introduce the artist & explain how

artwork conveys who he/she is


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Ice BreakerHere are some ideas for your drawing:

1. What would you leave in your will for the personyou care about the most?

2. What is your dream job?

3. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

4. What is one of your pet peeves or an interestingthing that you dislike about yourself or others?


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Materials & Resources

Behrens, Laurence and Leonard J. Rosen. Writingand Reading Across the Curriculum. 12thed. NewYork: Pearson Longman, 2013.

Flash drive

Internet access with PowerPoint viewingcapabilities

Tutoring Options: The Learning Assistance Center,Smartthinking.com, Writing Lab, Instructor byappointment


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Learning Outcomes Use Standard Written English to create well-

structured sentences, paragraphs, and essays Review the writing process and use strategies to

further revising and editing skills Write extensive multi-paragraph essays using

argument and a variety of structural patternsconsidering audience and tone

Read critically, learning to summarize, analyze,interpret, and evaluate relevant information from avariety of print and electronic sources, as well as fromdirect observations, interviews and surveys

Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability,consistency, strengths, and limitations of resourcesbut not limited to information gathered from Websites


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Listed TopicsReview as Needed:

Grammar and mechanics

Organization, including introductions andconclusions

Peer evaluation

Writing process

Unity and coherence

Summary, paraphrase, and direct quotation

plagiarism


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Listed TopicsFurther Develop

Analytical thinking and writing skills using argumentative and persuasive strategies

Writing sound theses

Audience, purpose, and tone

Locating print and electronic source material Evaluating sources and evidence

Proper documentation

Synthesizing sources

Critical thinking

Clarity: syntax, semantics, and diction

Sentence variety and coherence


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Evaluation

Grading scaleA = 100-90%

B = 89 80%

C = 79-70% D = 69-60%

F = 59% or below


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Workload Expect to write 15-20 polished pages for the

semester

In-class 3 hours per week Spend 4 - 6 hours preparing for class weekly


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Grammar Portfolio (which is your homework)15% of final grade

2 submissions each worth 75 points

Why are we doing this???

Objective is to show mastery knowledge ofvarious grammar topics

Further instructions to follow


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Essays50% of final grade

Annotated Bibliography 100 points

Summary100 points

Critique100 pointsAnalysis 100 points

Argument Synthesis 100 points


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Assessments & Attendance

35% final grade Midterm 100 points

Final (grammar) 100 points

Final (writing) 100 pointsAttendance TBD (min. 50 pts.)


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MulligansEach portfolio and essay can be redone

once

Due before next test, portfolio, or essayMulligan is forfeited if absent on

assignments due date

Further instructions for mulligansubmission described in syllabus


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Essay Submission

Must be submitted at beginning of class! Late papers forfeit mulligan

Essays will not be accepted after mulligandeadline

Computer problem is NOT an emergency. Email essay option

Attach & copy/paste into body

Must be received before class on due date I will respond for your reassurance (text!)

A plagiarized essay will result in failure ofassignment!


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Attendance: Expect to attend every class

3 absences result in class failure!

20 or more minutes late counts as an absence

After 3 late entries/early departures, begin to count asabsence

Considered late after roll taken

Rough drafts and in-class work can not be madeup

Homework assignments receive half-credit

If miss an assessment, mulligan is forfeited

Essays and portfolios submitted after due datealso forfeit mulligan


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Electronics Must be turned off & out of sight

Texting or engaging in social networking

Computer/internet activities during instruction Receive an absence for class period

No personal calls or bathroom breaks Inform about emergencies

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Disclaimers

Disruptions talking during instruction orstudent Q&A Refer to Student Handbookfor

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

www.english102dublin.weebly.com Online assignments will be available on weebly by

Fridays at 5PM. These are due March 10 and April30. Do NOT wait until the last minute to do them.

Trust me.


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Writing SampleDue WednesdayWrite an essay answering one of the following

prompts. You may use the computer, textbook, andany other necessary sources to complete this task.

Should Americans worry about companies moving

jobs off-shore?

Are Americans concerned enough about theenvironment?

Is gay marriage atypical?

How important is sleep?


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Questions?

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