ENG 101 Intro Fall13 Revised

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Eng 101

English Composition 1

Jeannine Stanko


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Class Sections/Time/Location

Section: SC01

Dates: 8/1912/9

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays

Time: 9:009:50AM

Room: B-430


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Instructor Information

Jeannine Stanko

724-396-4158

[email protected]

Office Hours: MWF by appointment

Office Location: B-609


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Ice BreakerChoose a classmate that you dont already know. Ask

this classmate the following questions. You will beintroducing this person to the rest of the class somake sure to write down their answers!

1. Where do you work?

2. What is your major?3. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

4. What is one goal youd like to accomplish duringyour lifetime?

5. If you could be anybody other than yourself, whowould you be?

6. What is one of your pet peeves or an interesting

thing that you dislike about yourself or others?


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Materials & ResourcesBehrens, Laurence and Leonard J. Rosen. Writing

and Reading Across the Curriculum. 4th ed. NewYork: Pearson Longman, 2011.

Hacker, Diana. Rules for Writers. 6th ed. Boston:Bedford/St/Martins, 2009.

Flash drive

Tutoring Options: The Learning Assistance Center,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

idea3. 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 & valuejudgments

2. Summarizing or reporting a position vs. arguingfor or against a position

3. Problem-solving techniques

4. Critiquing the informational or argumentativeweaknesses of a document


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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 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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Essays50% of final grade

Summary 100 points

Annotated Bibliography 100 points

Critique 100 pointsAnalysis 100 points

Argument Synthesis 100 points


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Tests & Quizzes30% final grade

Quizzes (4)- 20 points each

Midterm 40 points

Final Exam 50 points Final essay 100 points

Attendance TBD


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Homework & In-Class work

20% of final grade

Presentation 100 points

Four in-class writings 40 points (10 pts each)

Homework log 60 points


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Homework Log

All homework assignments Must be clearly labeled and legible to receive credit

May be typed or hand-written

Homework completed on due date receives

full credit Homework completed after due date receives

partial credit


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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 theres a true ER

Attach & copy/paste into body

Must be received before 8:00AM on due date

I will respond for your reassurance.

A plagiarized essay will result in failure ofassignment!


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Attendance: Expect to attend every class

Each class is worth a portion of your final grade.3 absences results in class failure

Rough drafts, in-class work, and quizzes cannot bemade up.

You will be considered absent if you are not inclass.

You will be considered late if you arrive after I havetaken roll.

Lateness of 20 or more minutes counts as acomplete absence. After three late entries or earlydeparture, coming in late or leaving early willcount as an absence. Missing 3 classes results inclass failure!


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MulligansEach test, quiz, and essay can be redone

once

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

assignments due date


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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 directlyhttp://English101Dublin.weebly.com


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Questions?


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Think About.Appropriate language

Exact wordsActive verbs

Apostrophes

Quotation marks Comma

Semicolon

Colon

Other punctuation

Hyphen

Sentence variety

Parallel ideas

Pronoun & antecedents Pronoun reference

Pronoun case

Who/whom Misplaced & dangling

modifiers

shifts


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Writing SampleDue FridayWrite 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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