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COLLEGE-LEVEL WRITING STANDARDS Writing skills are important at Full Sail and in your career. For this reason, proper grammar and mechanics are expected on all of your writing assignments from the very first class that you take and throughout your enrollment at Full Sail. Your instructors understand that some students may be out of practice with writing, so the Core Four classes utilize a graduated scale of expectations in order to step you up to college-level* standards before you reach ENC. In this document, you will find information about what college-level writing standards are and what Full Sail’s expectations are for your writing skills in each course of the Core Four and beyond. ENC In ENC, students are expec plus a whole lot more. Majo cted to demonstrate proficiency w or deductions apply for certain el with everything shown below, lementary errors. Overview In the Overview course, stu everything shown below (in ‣ Paragraphing: Students m • Paragraph must have • Paragraph must includ ‣ Drawing parallels / relati udents are expected to demo ncluding the PYP and DGL lis must utilize proper paragraph a topic sentence / major cla de supporting sentences / pr ing concepts within a senten onstrate proficiency with sts). h structure aim (one topic per paragraph) rovide evidence nce or paragraph * The term “college-level” might also be expressed as “college- ready,” as the skills emphasized here are those that students are expected to have mastered before entering college. PYP In PYP, students are expecte below (including the DGL l ‣ Writing in complete sen ‣ Comma usage and comp ‣ Subject-verb agreement ‣ Apostrophe usage in po ‣ Signal phrases to introdu ‣ Avoiding informal langua ed to demonstrate proficien list). ntences vs. using fragments an plex sentence structure ossessive nouns (not in plural uce research age or spellings ncy with everything shown nd run-ons l nouns) DGL In DLG, students are shown below. ‣ Basic sentence str • Capitalize first • End with appro point, question ‣ Capitalize proper ‣ Apostrophe usage ‣ Correct spelling ‣ General sentence ‣ Avoiding text-spea expected to demonstrate p ructure letter of first word opriate terminal punctuation n mark) nouns / don’t capitalize com e in contractions clarity ak proficiency with everything n (period, exclamation mmon nouns Useful Resources If you need assistance with improving your grasp of basic grammar and mechanics, there are many FREE resources available to you. • The Full Sail Writing Center • The Punctuation Guide: http:// www.thepunctuationguide.com/about-this- guide.html • The Purdue OWL’s grammar resources: https:// owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/5/ • The Norton Field Guide to Writing: http:// www.wwnorton.com/college/english/write/ fieldguide/index.asp • Grammar Girl: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ grammar-girl
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COLLEGE-LEVEL WRITING STANDARDSWriting skills are important at Full Sail and in your career. For this reason, proper grammar and mechanics are expected on all of your writing assignments from the very first class that you take and throughout your enrollment at Full Sail. Your instructors understand that some students may be out of practice with writing, so the Core Four classes utilize a graduated scale of expectations in order to step you up to college-level* standards before you reach ENC. In this document, you will find information about what college-level writing standards are and what Full Sail’s expectations are for your writing skills in each course of the Core Four and beyond.
ENC In ENC, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below, plus a whole lot more. Major deductions apply for certain elementary errors.In ENC, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below, plus a whole lot more. Major deductions apply for certain elementary errors.In ENC, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below, plus a whole lot more. Major deductions apply for certain elementary errors.
Overview
In the Overview course, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below (including the PYP and DGL lists).
‣ Paragraphing: Students must utilize proper paragraph structure• Paragraph must have a topic sentence / major claim (one topic per paragraph)• Paragraph must include supporting sentences / provide evidence
‣ Drawing parallels / relating concepts within a sentence or paragraph
In the Overview course, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below (including the PYP and DGL lists).
‣ Paragraphing: Students must utilize proper paragraph structure• Paragraph must have a topic sentence / major claim (one topic per paragraph)• Paragraph must include supporting sentences / provide evidence
‣ Drawing parallels / relating concepts within a sentence or paragraph
In the Overview course, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below (including the PYP and DGL lists).
‣ Paragraphing: Students must utilize proper paragraph structure• Paragraph must have a topic sentence / major claim (one topic per paragraph)• Paragraph must include supporting sentences / provide evidence
‣ Drawing parallels / relating concepts within a sentence or paragraph
* The term “college-level” might also be expressed as “college-ready,” as the skills emphasized here are those that students are expected to have mastered before entering college.
PYP
In PYP, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below (including the DGL list).
‣ Writing in complete sentences vs. using fragments and run-ons‣ Comma usage and complex sentence structure‣ Subject-verb agreement‣ Apostrophe usage in possessive nouns (not in plural nouns)‣ Signal phrases to introduce research‣ Avoiding informal language or spellings
In PYP, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below (including the DGL list).
‣ Writing in complete sentences vs. using fragments and run-ons‣ Comma usage and complex sentence structure‣ Subject-verb agreement‣ Apostrophe usage in possessive nouns (not in plural nouns)‣ Signal phrases to introduce research‣ Avoiding informal language or spellings
In PYP, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below (including the DGL list).
‣ Writing in complete sentences vs. using fragments and run-ons‣ Comma usage and complex sentence structure‣ Subject-verb agreement‣ Apostrophe usage in possessive nouns (not in plural nouns)‣ Signal phrases to introduce research‣ Avoiding informal language or spellings
DGL
In DLG, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below.
‣ Basic sentence structure• Capitalize first letter of first word• End with appropriate terminal punctuation (period, exclamation
point, question mark)‣ Capitalize proper nouns / don’t capitalize common nouns‣ Apostrophe usage in contractions‣ Correct spelling‣ General sentence clarity‣ Avoiding text-speak
In DLG, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below.
‣ Basic sentence structure• Capitalize first letter of first word• End with appropriate terminal punctuation (period, exclamation
point, question mark)‣ Capitalize proper nouns / don’t capitalize common nouns‣ Apostrophe usage in contractions‣ Correct spelling‣ General sentence clarity‣ Avoiding text-speak
In DLG, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with everything shown below.
‣ Basic sentence structure• Capitalize first letter of first word• End with appropriate terminal punctuation (period, exclamation
point, question mark)‣ Capitalize proper nouns / don’t capitalize common nouns‣ Apostrophe usage in contractions‣ Correct spelling‣ General sentence clarity‣ Avoiding text-speak
Useful ResourcesIf you need assistance with improving your grasp of basic grammar and mechanics, there are many FREE resources available to you.
• The Full Sail Writing Center
• The Punctuation Guide: http://www.thepunctuationguide.com/about-this-guide.html
• The Purdue OWL’s grammar resources: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/5/
• The Norton Field Guide to Writing: http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/write/fieldguide/index.asp
• Grammar Girl: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl
Exceptional Proficient Needs Improvement Not College Level
Student writes in complete sentences and demonstrates exceptional command of grammar and mechanics with no errors in basic sentence structure (i.e. capitalization and terminal punctuation), proper capitalization, and correct spelling (including apostrophes). Student excels at general sentence clarity.
Student writes in complete sentences and demonstrates solid awareness of grammar and mechanics with few errors in basic sentence structure, capitalization, or spelling. Writing delivers message in clear and effective sentences.
Student demonstrates some awareness of grammar rules and mechanics, but several errors are noticeable in basic sentence structure, capitalization, or spelling. Writing is moderately effective but lacks true sentence clarity.
Use of the Full Sail Writing Center is recommended.
Student uses awkward or unclear sentence structure that results in damage to meaning. Writing contains text-speak and/or excessive errors in basic sentence structure, capitalization, or spelling.
Use of the Full Sail Writing Center is highly recommended.
Student writes in complete sentences (not fragments or run-ons) and demonstrates exceptional command of grammar and mechanics with no errors in the following areas: basic sentence structure, capitalization, spelling, subject-verb agreement, comma usage, and apostrophe usage. Student excels at using signal phrases and at general sentence clarity. Writing is free of text-speak and informal language or word spellings.
Student writes in complete sentences and demonstrates solid awareness of grammar and mechanics with few errors in basic sentence structure, capitalization, spelling, subject-verb agreement, comma usage, and apostrophe usage. Writing is mostly clear and contains signal phrases where appropriate. Writer avoids text-speak and informal language or word spellings.
Student demonstrates some awareness of grammar and mechanics, but several errors are noticeable in basic sentence structure (including fragments and run-ons), capitalization, spelling, subject-verb agreement, comma usage, or apostrophe usage. Writing is moderately clear and contains no text-speak, but may have some informal language or word spellings.
Use of the Full Sail Writing Center is recommended.
Student uses awkward, unclear, rambling, or incomplete sentence structure that results in damage to meaning. Writing contains text-speak, frequent informal language and word spellings, and/or excessive errors in grammar and mechanics.
Use of the Full Sail Writing Center is highly recommended.
Student composes fluid paragraphs with clear topic and supporting sentences, provides strong evidence, and demonstrates exceptional command of grammar and mechanics with no errors in sentence structure, capitalization, spelling, subject-verb agreement, comma usage, and apostrophe usage. Student excels at using signal phrases and at general sentence clarity. Writing is free of text-speak and informal language or spellings.
Student composes effective paragraphs with topic and supporting sentences, provides evidence, and demonstrates solid awareness of grammar and mechanics with few errors in sentence structure, capitalization, spelling, subject-verb agreement, and apostrophe usage. Writing is mostly clear and contains signal phrases where appropriate. Writer avoids text-speak and informal language or word spellings.
Student attempts to compose paragraphs with topic and supporting sentences, and demonstrates some awareness of grammar rules and mechanics, but several errors are noticeable in sentence structure, capitalization, spelling, subject-verb agreement, and/or apostrophe usage. Writing is moderately clear and contains no text-speak, but may have some informal language or word spellings.
Use of the Full Sail Writing Center is recommended.
Student composes awkward, unclear, or rambling paragraphs, or does not break writing into paragraphs. Topic sentence or supporting sentences are missing. Sentence structure is confusing and results in damage to meaning. Writing contains text-speak, frequent informal language and word spellings, and/or excessive errors in grammar and mechanics.
Use of the Full Sail Writing Center is highly recommended.
COLLEGE-LEVEL WRITING STANDARDS
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Full Sail students must meet a college-level (aka professional) standard of quality in regard to writing mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, etc). This includes writing in complete sentences, and applies to all assignments, discussions, and quizzes/tests. Always proofread and spell-check your work before turning it in.
COLLEGE-LEVEL WRITING STANDARDS
Automatic Deductions for Elementary Errors
Beware of elementary errors, which are easy to spot and fix if you take the time to proofread carefully; having them makes your writing appear sloppy and unprofessional. In ENC, there is an automatic deduction of 5 points for each occurrence of the following elementary errors:
• No capitalization at beginning of sentence, or for names of people
• Not capitalizing the word “I” (whether solo or in the contractions I’d, I’ll, I’m, or I’ve)
• No terminal punctuation at end of sentence (period, question mark, or exclamation point)
• No apostrophes in contractions (like can’t, won’t, and I’ll)
• Using text-speak (such as writing u instead of you, or r instead of are, or cuz instead of because)
Warning: Automatic deductions are calculated after your overall grammar/mechanics grade and can wipe out all points earned for an assignment. While this may seem unfair, consider what would happen if you submitted an unprofessional-looking document to an employer or client: Your reputation and income would suffer the damage.
Exceptional Proficient Needs Improvement Not College Level
Writer skillfully uses varied and complex sentence structure, writes in complete sentences with proper punctuation and capitalization, and demonstrates exceptional command of grammar with very few or no errors.
Writer uses varied sentence structure with proper capitalization and punctuation, and demonstrates solid awareness of grammar rules and conventions.
Writing contains few errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, or spelling.
Writer makes some attempt at sentence variety but often relies on simple or inappropriate sentence structures (e.g., fragments, run-ons).
Frequent errors are noticeable.
Use of Writing Center recommended.
Writer uses awkward or unclear sentence structure that results in damage to meaning.
Writing contains excessive errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, or spelling.
Use of Writing Center strongly recommended.
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Overall Grammar/Mechanics
For ENC1101, overall grammar and mechanics are graded on this scale:
Full Sail students must meet a college-level standard of quality in regard to writing mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, etc) in ENC and beyond. This includes writing in complete sentences, and applies to all assignments, discussions, and quizzes/tests. Always proofread and spell-check your work before turning it in.
