Course Syllabus

COURSE NAME

Section: English 111 YD1 Term: Fall 2015Dates: August 17-December 11, 2015Times: 8:00-8:50 MWFPlace: Elm 211B

INSTRUCTOR

Name: Jennifer Lynn Browning (call me Jennifer or Ms. Browning, never Mrs. or Miss)Email: jenniferlbrowning@abtech.edu (jbrowning@abtech.edu will also reach me)Office: Elm 205Office Hours: 11:00 M and F, 11:30 T and Th (10:00 M in Writing Center)Office Phone: 828-398-7345 (not the best way to get a hold of me)

COURSE DESCRIPTION (CCL)

This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English.

Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: None

REQUIRED TEXT/MATERIALS

Required Textbooks: Bullock, Richard and Maureen Daly Goggin, eds. The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings. 3rd ed. New York: Norton, 2013.

Bullock, Richard, Michael Brody, and Francine Weinberg, eds. The Little Seagull Handbook. 2nd ed. New York: Norton, 2014.

The Norton Mix, A-B Tech edition

Please be aware that the textbooks listed above are essential parts of this course. You must have the textbooks in order to complete the assignments. Do not expect to pass the course if you do not

have the textbooks. There are reserve copies of the textbooks in the library, but you will not be allowed to check out the reserve copies.

Recommended Materials: College Level Dictionary, USB drive, loose leaf paper, notebook with

dividers

Minimum Technology Requirements: This course is designed as a “hybrid” course. In other words, most of the

assignments you will complete for the semester will take place on Moodle. While this course meets in person on Mondays and Wednesdays, you should expect weekly assignments which will be completed through Moodle. Each of these assignments will be due on the date reflected in the syllabus. Always check the syllabus for due dates.

Directions for signing on to Moodle can be found on abtech.edu. You should also register for student email as this will be my way of contacting you throughout the semester. Directions for setting up a student email account are on the abtech.edu website. Be sure to check your student email account and the course announcements section of Moodle at least twice a week to ensure that you have seen all announcements or emails. I will make any announcement regarding inclement weather and make up assignments via Moodle.

If you do not know how to attach a file to your email, do not have Word, do not have access to the internet, cannot use Moodle, or have any other technology difficulty, you will want to reconsider this course as you will be sending emails with Word attachments and accessing other information through Moodle throughout the semester. For Mac users, please make sure you have saved the document in a format that will translate into PC or I will not be able to open your document. You must send your assignments in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .pdf. I cannot open files in a .odt or .wps file format. Please note that not having access to a computer or an inability to send email attachments do not constitute acceptable excuses. Failure to complete assignments pursuant to the instructions, including how and when to send the assignments to your instructor, will mean that you earn a zero for the assignment.

If you have technical difficulty with Moodle, please visit the student help page on abtech.edu. There are handouts and videos there that will answer many of your questions. For further help, there is a help desk number on that webpage as well. Please note that your instructor does not know the answer to most technical questions, so the help desk is your best option.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate writing as a recursive process.2. Demonstrate writing and inquiry in context using different rhetorical strategies to

reflect, analyze, explain, and persuade in a variety of genres and formats.3. Students will reflect upon and explain their writing strategies. 4. Demonstrate the critical use and examination of printed, digital, and visual

materials.5. Locate, evaluate, and incorporate relevant sources with proper documentation.6. Compose texts incorporating rhetorically effective and conventional use of

language.7. Collaborate actively in a writing community.

MOODLE

This course is designed as a “hybrid” course. In other words, most of the assignments you will complete for the semester will take place on Moodle. Directions for signing on to Moodle can be found on abtech.edu. You should also register for student email as this will be my way of contacting you throughout the semester. Directions for setting up a student email account are on the abtech.edu website. Remember to check your student email at least twice a week to stay up to date with course happenings.

If you do not know how to attach a file to your email, do not have Word, do not have access to the internet, cannot use Moodle, or have any other technology difficulty, you will want to reconsider this course as you will be sending emails with Word attachments and accessing other information through Moodle throughout the semester. For Mac users, please make sure you have saved the document in a format that will translate into PC or I will not be able to open your document (in other words, I cannot open .odt files). You must convert your files to .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .pdf formats). Please note that not having access to a computer or an inability to send email attachments do not constitute acceptable excuses. Failure to complete assignments pursuant to the instructions, including how and when to send the assignments to your instructor, will mean that you earn a zero for the assignment.

If you have technical difficulty with Moodle, please visit the student help page on abtech.edu. There are handouts and videos there that will answer many of your questions. For further help, there is a help desk number on that webpage as well. Please note that your instructor does not know the answer to most technical questions, so the help desk is your best option. Here is a link to the distance learning page:

For information and tutorials on how to navigate a Moodle course: STUDENT HELP

ATTENDANCE POLICY

(Please see the URL below in the links section; the College Policy statement below is included to emphasize its importance to you)

Class Attendance

Regular and punctual class attendance is required of all students in order to achieve success in the course and develop desirable personal traits necessary for success in employment. Missing instructional time is detrimental to learning and course success. Students are responsible for fulfilling the requirements of the course by attending and completing course assignments. An accurate record of class attendance will be maintained by the instructor. Student success is dependent upon active participation in all instructional activities.

Course Entry Attendance Requirement

It is mandatory that the student attend each course at least once during the first 10% of the course, or in the case of online courses, a graded activity must be submitted during the first 10% of the course. Each online course syllabus must identify the activity to be completed prior to the 10% point of the course, and the date by which the activity must be completed. For hybrid courses, the student must attend the classroom portion of the course or complete an online graded activity prior to the 10% point. Failure to attend or complete the activity prior to the 10% point will result in the student being dropped from the course. The student will not be allowed to continue in the course or receive a refund.

Course Attendance Requirement

To receive course credit, a student should attend a minimum of 85% of the contact hours of the course with the exception of courses in Allied Health (90%), EMS (90%), Developmental Studies (90%), and Cosmetology (95%). If absences exceed 15% (or the respective amount) of course contact hours, a student may be dropped from the course and receive a grade of “U”, unless the student completes the official withdrawal procedure prior to the withdrawal deadline (75% point of the course).

Student “attendance” in online courses is defined as active participation by the student. Active participation may be documented through submission/completion of assignments by the posted due dates, completion of tests, and/or completion of other course requirements, such as discussion board entries. Expectations for active participation in the course must be clearly defined in the syllabus. In the event a situation occurs which prevents a student from logging into the College’s learning management system to complete the assignments, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the College HelpDesk and notify the instructor. (828.398.7550 or HelpDesk@abtech.edu)

Online courses will have, at a minimum, a weekly activity with a deadline requirement that indicates active participation in the course. A student who successfully completes the weekly

assignment by the established deadline will be recorded as “in attendance” for the week. A student who fails to complete the required assignment or who fails to meet the established deadline will be recorded as absent for the week.

Tardies

A tardy is defined as arriving late for class, leaving early, or missing part of class without permission during scheduled class hours. Three tardies may count as one absence.

Consecutive Attendance Requirement

Students who have attended class or completed the required online attendance assignment prior to the census date, but subsequently have 14 consecutive calendar days, excluding College holidays, of inactivity in a class (either through physical absences or lack of online participation) will be given a grade of “U”. If the student officially withdraws from the class by the appropriate withdrawal deadline (75% point of the course), the “U” grade will be replaced with a grade of “W.”

Attendance Appeal

Any student with exceptional circumstances leading to absences that result in an administrative withdrawal (U grade) may appeal to the respective department chair, within 48 hours of receiving the U, for permission to remain enrolled in the course. The department chair and dean of the division will determine the outcome of the appeal and communicate the decision to the Financial Aid and Records & Registration Offices.

NOTE: Excessive absences may impact Financial Aid eligibility. Students must contact the Financial Aid Office regarding the impact of withdrawals on their financial aid.

IMPORTANT DATES

First Day of Class: August 17, 2015Last date to withdraw (W): November 11, 2015Holidays/breaks: September 5-7, 2015 Labor Day Holiday

November 26-28, 2015 Thanksgiving HolidayActivity Day(s): Activity Day ScheduleLast Day of Class: December 11, 2015

MODULES

Module One:  Getting Started

Module Two:  Exploring the Topic and Joining the Conversation Module Three: Purpose in WritingModule Four:  Final Portfolio

GRADING

A-B Tech uses the following grading system:A = 90-100B = 80-89C = 70-79D = 60-69F = Below 60

Assessments: Percentage OR PointsEssays 1-4 35%Final Exam Portfolio 30%Class Activities and Participation 35%

Total: Either 100% OR Number of Points

Final Assessment or Exam: Each instructor will schedule a comprehensive final course assessment at some point during the last five days of the semester or the last two days of the class. The assessment may consist of one or multiple components or methods. The course schedule will indicate the date(s) and method(s) of evaluation. If the final evaluation is given prior to the last day of class, the schedule will reflect the class activities to take place after the final evaluation. Students are required to take their final examinations at the time(s) and place(s) scheduled. Conflicts may be resolved by arrangement with the faculty member. Three assessments scheduled for the same day is considered a conflict.

Your in class and online participation will be graded for completeness at the end of the semester. Any quizzes will be graded on correctness of answer. Your final exam and other essays will be graded using the departmental rubric and the grammar key both of which are available in the Course Documents and Information section of your Moodle course. Familiarize yourself with both of these documents.

Dates for the return of module materials are listed in the course schedule below.

Please note, the gradebook total in Moodle averages only those assignments which have been completed and will, thus, be accurate only when all assignments have been completed. For a more accurate understanding of your grade in the middle of the semester, you will have to manually calculate your average using the percentages above.

ASSIGNMENTS

You will be completing four modules for this course.  For more explanation of each module, look at each section on your main Moodle screen.  In order to see all of the modules, you will need to scroll down as they do not all show on the first screen.

You should submit a final draft for each assignment; you will have no revision opportunity after the due date. You will be expected to incorporate the material you have learned from your reading in all assignments. You should revise your assignments based on your readings, your work in the Writing Center, your class notes, etc. If you have problems with grammar, punctuation, or spelling, I encourage you to take advantage of the writing lab and the writing center. You can also find much help on the Purdue Owl link provided on your Moodle page. Please note that you will not always have a previous essay back before you need to make final revisions to the next one.

You will be sending assignments to me through Moodle. You should follow the directions on each assignment carefully. Moodle will let you know if you have submitted your assignment. Do not expect a second confirmation from me; check Moodle. Failure to follow these instructions will hinder my ability to access your file and will result in a zero for the assignment.

Please remember the acceptance policy guidelines from this syllabus. Moodle will tell me the time you sent the assignment. Any assignment not received by 5:00pm on the day after the due date (or on the due date for those assignments which are not eligible for the 24 hour grace period) will not be accepted and will receive a grade of zero. All assignments must be submitted via Moodle unless you are otherwise instructed. All due dates are reflected on this syllabus.

All assignments must follow MLA guidelines in terms of spacing, citation, identification, etc. A sample of MLA format can be found in the Purdue Owl link and in the handout on MLA page format available on the course’s Moodle page. Assignments not adhering to MLA guidelines will receive an automatic 20 point deduction on the assignment’s grade.

Whether you have a desire to be a stronger writer, you have problems with getting your thoughts on the page, or you just want expert revision suggestions, please take advantage of our very fine College Writing Center (College Writing Center web page), or make use of our Online Writing Center (Online Writing Center web page).

The Academic Learning Center provides free tutoring services to AB Tech students. Tutoring is available on a drop-in basis Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and on Fridays from 9:00am to 1:00pm for most courses in English, mathematics, and the sciences. The ALC is a supportive, friendly environment where we encourage students to learn independently. Tutors cannot provide answers for assignments/tests or proofread papers. Students must be referred by an instructor and submit a signed referral form (“green sheet”). Talk to your instructor or stop by the ALC in Ferguson 118, 116, and 114. For more information, go to abtech.edu and click on “Academic Learning Center” at the bottom of the page.

Diagnostic Essay and

Orientation Quiz: You will be completing a diagnostic essay and an orientation quiz during the first module of the course. These assignments will average into your participation grade. The essay will receive a satisfactory /unsatisfactory grade. The diagnostic quiz will receive a numerical grade. Failure to complete Module One materials during the first week of class will result in your being dropped from the course for non-attendance pursuant to A-B Tech’s attendance policy. If you have trouble with the diagnostic assignments, I strongly encourage you to visit the writing center before turning in the remainder of your essays.

Essays: You will be completing a total of at least five essays/writing assignments for this course. Some of the essays will begin with a rough draft which you will write in class. For the assignments which will be done in class, you should use white, college-ruled, loose-leaf notebook paper and blue or black ink. Do not use spiral bound paper. The final drafts of all essays will be completed out of class and will be submitted via Moodle to the instructor in a Word document (see the earlier section on acceptable file formats).

Again, you should submit a final draft; you will have no revision opportunity after the due date. I will grade using the rubric available within the Course Documents and Information box in Moodle. You will be expected to incorporate the material you have learned from your reading in all essays. You should revise your essays based on your readings from your textbooks, your work in the Writing Center, your class notes, etc. Please note that you will not always have a previous essay back before you need to make final revisions to the next one.

Failure to send the essay via Moodle in the correct file format will hinder my ability to access your file and will result in a zero for the assignment.

Please remember the acceptance policy guidelines from this syllabus. Moodle will tell me the time you sent the essay. Any essay not received by 5:00pm on the due date (or the day after for those assignments eligible for the 24 hour grace period) will not be accepted and will receive a grade of zero.

I suggest you maintain a folder or notebook which contains all drafts, completed assignments, and graded assignments. It is your responsibility to keep all materials for all essays you complete during the semester. Keeping track of all of your materials will help you make sure you have completed all of the assignments. Try to organize yourself from the beginning so that you do not have to backtrack later in the semester. You will reduce your stress tremendously by doing so.

Final Exam: For the final exam in this course, you will be completing a common course assignment. More details about the final exam will be provided later in

the semester.

Your instructor (Jennifer Browning) reserves the right to ask another English faculty member to evaluate your final exam.

Student Activities: There will be several miscellaneous assignments and quizzes given throughout the semester. These assignments will take place in class and online. These exercises and quizzes are designed to help you master the material of the course. You are responsible for making sure you have completed all of these assignments.

I would again recommend that you have a notebook (or USB drive) from the beginning of the semester into which you place each of these assignments. I will not be reminding you of what in class assignments have been given. You should keep track of these assignments for yourself. If you miss class, be sure you check with a classmate to see if there was a participation assignment. It’s a really wise idea to save all of your work for the class in a single location for the duration of the course. Don’t throw anything away. You may need it.

Student Coffeehouse Entries: In the discussion board on Moodle (Module One), you will find a section

called Student Coffeehouse. This part of the discussion board is your space for having conversations with your classmates. This part of the discussion board does not affect your grade. In addition, though I will dip in from time to time, I will not always be reading or responding to these entries. This is your space.

Extra Credit: There will be no extra credit opportunities in this class.

MAKE-UP POLICIES

Students are responsible for all material covered, assigned, or due during this course.  I am very strict about deadlines; however, I know that sometimes the real world interrupts our lives; computers crash, tires go flat, buses don’t come, kids get sick, etc. Therefore, I will accept your assignments up to 24 hours after the due date with the exception of work outlined in the schedule as being exempt from this policy (e.g., the final exam).  After that 24 hours, I will no longer accept the assignment regardless of excuse.  You do not need to let me know that you are taking advantage of the 24 hour grace period; just make sure you get it turned in within the 24 hour period.

ON COURSE ADVICE

This course will require use of the eight principles of successful students: personal responsibility, self-motivation, self-management, interdependence, self-awareness, lifelong learning, emotional intelligence, and belief in oneself.

COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Please review the following hyperlinks to ensure you understand the following College policies and procedures:

AttendanceClassroom Conduct

Email , Internet, and Campus Network Grading System

Inclement WeatherStudent Appeal Policy

Disability ServicesA&S General Education Core Competencies and Program Competencies

Please see the following URL for the most up-to-date College catalog: http://www.abtech.edu/a-b-tech-catalog.

OTHER INFORMATION

Writing Center: In conjunction with the Ferguson Learning Labs, the English Department operates a writing center in the Holly Library. The writing center can helpyou with all levels of the writing process and is staffed by members of the English Department Faculty. To schedule an appointment, stop by the Writing Center or call them. You may also make use of the Writing Center’s online tutors by following the link available in your Moodle course in the Course Documents and Information section.

Instructor’sAvailability: My goal is to help you thrive in this course. I want you to talk to me as

often as you need to in order to feel comfortable with the assignments and requirements that I have outlined for you in this syllabus and that I will be giving you throughout the semester. My office hours are reflected at the top of the syllabus. If those times do not work for you, I’ll be happy to arrange a meeting with you if you give me sufficient notice, or you should feel free to contact me anytime via email at jenniferlbrowning@ abtech.edu. Please note that voicemail is not the best way to reach me.

This semester I will have more than 150 students. While I will make every effort to respond quickly to your email, there may be times when

email volume is so large that your email will not be the first in line; in those instances, it may take a day or two for me to respond to your questions. Please be patient with me and know that I consider all email very important and I will respond to you as quickly as possible.

Cell Phone/TextingPolicy: All cell phones must be turned off/put on silent during class. A

deduction of 10 points in a student’s Student Activity grade will be made for each cell phone interruption. Leaving class to answer a cell phone call is not allowed and will result in the same deduction. Text messaging is NOT allowed in class. A deduction of 10 points from your Student Activity grade will be made for each text message. Please refrain from putting away material and otherwise preparing to leave class before the class has been dismissed. These behaviors will ensure that you are not distracting or rude to your classmates. The use of cell phones and other rude behaviors are outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. Please review this document. You can get to the Code of Student Conduct using this link: Classroom Conduct

Workload Expectations: This is an interesting yet challenging class. You have to do a LOT of

reading and writing. Do not take this course unless you are prepared to work very hard. If you want a good grade in the course, you must perform to a high standard on the assignments listed above and described further in the syllabus. I do not “give” grades, and I cannot "raise" your grade a point or two at the end of the semester just because you are not happy with your final average. You must demonstrate through the assignments that you have achieved a certain grade. Note that the class participation component of the course already assesses your participation, so the argument of "I participated a lot in the course, so you need to raise my grade" does not hold water. Neither does the argument of "I spent a lot of time on this course, so you need to raise my grade." Many times, students spend a great deal of time on a subject and still end up with an average performance and corresponding grade. Sometimes, other students do not have to put in the same amount of time, and yet they end up with a better performance and better grade. Time spent studying and participating in class are only two of several factors that determine whether or not a student succeeds in a course.

Grades are based on student performance (for essays, this performance is determined using the rubric available in the Course Documents and Information section of Moodle) and capability. Simply turning in all the assignments does not guarantee that the student will receive a "good grade." To receive a higher grade, a student must demonstrate proficiency in the material and mastery of course objectives. For different students,

gaining that proficiency requires different levels of work, because not all students walk into the class with the same aptitude for writing. The standards for the respective grades are as follows:

• A

To achieve this grade, the student must display superior performance in his/her course work. This includes demonstrating the ability to process and comprehend complex ideas and being able to convey those ideas to others in a clear, intelligent manner. An "A" student will go beyond simple requirements and seek to excel in his/her preparation for and presentation of assigned work. He/she will demonstrate excellence in communication skills and the ability to contextualize material. All work, including class participation assignments, are on time, well written, and grammatically correct.

• B

To achieve this grade, the student needs to display above average performance in his/her course work, including demonstrating the ability to process and comprehend complex ideas, while being able to convey those ideas in a clear, intelligent manner. A "B" student will also go beyond minimum requirements in terms of preparation and presentation of assigned work. He/she will demonstrate above average communication skills and ability to contextualize material. All work is on time, though there might be occasional grammatical errors or small flaws in writing.

• C

For this grade, the student must meet the minimum requirements for the course, displaying adequate performance in his/her course work, and adequately demonstrate the ability to comprehend complex ideas, while also being able to convey those ideas in a clear and well-written manner. A "C" student demonstrates competence in terms of preparation and presentation of assigned work. He/she will demonstrate adequate communication skills and ability to contextualize materials. Work that is on time but contains errors generally falls into the C category.

• D

A student receiving this grade is performing below the minimum requirements for the course. This could include failure to adequately demonstrate the ability to comprehend or convey complex ideas. A "D" student performs below the average in terms of preparation and presentation of assigned work. He/she may not be demonstrating adequate communication skills or ability to contextualize materials. Work in this

range is often late and full of grammatical and other errors.

• F

A student receiving this grade has failed to meet the requirements of the course, including failure to complete or turn in assignments or failure to demonstrate ability to comprehend or convey complex ideas. An "F" student has not performed in a manner satisfactory to the standards of the class.

COURSE SCHEDULE

***Changes may be made in the course as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Such changes will be announced ahead of time and it is the student's responsibility to stay informed of such changes.

Below you will find a list of the modules for the course.  Please see the individual module sections in Moodle for more specific information.  You may find that you work through the course more quickly than this schedule indicates.  If you do, please make sure that you check back with the website from time to time for additions or changes.  I will be adding to the course regularly as we go through the semester, so you will find new materials every week.  In addition, please note that assignments which are turned in early will be graded after the due date has passed and everyone’s assignment has been received.

Module One – Week one

Week One – IntroductionsHomework for week: Read August 17, 2015: IntroductionsAugust 19, 2015: Introduction part 2August 21, 2015: Virtual Day – complete and turn in Module One

Materials – Eng 111 orientation quiz, Student Coffeehouse Entry, syllabus acknowledgement, Moodle orientation certificate, and diagnostic essay -- by 5:00 pm via Moodle (exempt from the 24 hour grace period).

Module Two – Weeks two-eight

Week Two – Homework for week: Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 1-6 and Little Seagull

Chapters W-5, S-3, S-4, and S5August 24, 2015: Instructor will return diagnostic essay and discuss results

Essay Basics DiscussionAugust 26, 2015: Essay Basics Discussion con’t.

August 27, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – complete Little Seagull quiz on Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour grace period)

Week Three -- Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 22, 24-25, 30-31 and Little Seagull Chapter S-3

August 31, 2015: Essay Basics Discussion con’t.September 2, 2015: Essay Basics Discussion con’t. and Reflection

Assignment of Essay #1September 4, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – complete Little Seagull quiz on

Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for 24 hour grace period)

Week Four -- Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 18 and 37 and pages 922-926 and 936-942

September 7, 2015: Labor Day HolidayNo Class

September 9, 2015: Writing to reflectSeptember 11, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – complete essay #1 rough draft

and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour grace period)

Week Five -- Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 9 and 36 and pages 656-665, Little Seagull Chapters S-4 and S-5, and the following Norton Mix selections -- Stephen King "Why We Crave Horror Movies" and The Economist "Higher Education: Not What It Used to Be"

September 14, 2015: Writing to explainAssignment of Essay #2

September 16, 2015: Writing to explainSeptember 18, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – complete Little Seagull quiz on

Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour grace period)

Week Six -- Read Norton Field Guide Chapter 32 and 39

September 21, 2015: Writing to explainSeptember 23, 2015: Writing to explainSeptember 25, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – complete essay #2 rough draft

and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour grace period)

Week Seven -- Review readings from weeks five and six

September 28, 2015 Writing to explainSeptember 30, 2015 Writing to explain

Discussion of Essay Revision AssignmentOctober 2, 2015 Virtual Day Activity – complete essay #3 rough draft

and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour grace period)

Week Eight -- Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 26-28, Little Seagull Chapters P-1, P-2, and P-5

October 5, 2015 In Class ActivityOctober 7, 2015 In Class ActivityOctober 9, 2015 Virtual Day Activity – complete Little Seagull quiz in

Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour grace period)

Module Three – Weeks nine-ten

Week Nine -- Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 43-50

October 12, 2015 CitationOctober 14, 2015 CitationOctober 16, 2015 Virtual Day Activity – complete essay revision

assignment and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour grace period)

Week Ten -- Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 10 and 33

October 19, 2015 Library Road ShowOctober 21, 2015 Writing to persuade and argueOctober 23, 2015 Virtual Day Activity – complete essay #4 mapping

exercise and submit via Moodle by 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour grace period)

Module Three – Weeks eleven-seventeen

Week Eleven -- Read Norton Field Guild Chapters 8, 13, 20-21, and 41 and pages 765-68

October 26, 2015 Writing to analyze and evaluateOctober 28, 2015 Writing to analyze and evaluate

October 30, 2015 Virtual Day Activity – complete essay #4 and submit via Moodle by 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour grace period)

Week Twelve -- Review readings from week eleven

November 2, 2015: Instructor will post Module Two grades to Moodle grade book Common Course Assignment Discussion

November 4, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – work on 1st draft of the common course assignment

November 6, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – work on 1st draft of the common course assignment

Week Thirteen – No readings for this week

November 9, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – submit 1st draft of the common course assignment to Moodle no later than 5:00pm (exempt from the 24 hour grace period)

November 11, 2015: Common Course Assignment DiscussionNovember 13, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – redraft common course

assignment and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm (exempt from the 24 hour grace period)

Week Fourteen -- No readings this week

November 16, 2015: Instructor will post Module Three grades to Moodle grade book Individual Conferences

November 18, 2015: Individual ConferencesNovember 20, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – redraft common course

assignment and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm (exempt from 24 hour grace period)

Week Fifteen -- No readings this week

November 23, 2015 Individual ConferencesNovember 25, 2015 Thanksgiving Holiday

No ClassesNovember 27, 2015 Thanksgiving Holiday

No Classes

Week Sixteen -- No readings this week

November 30, 2015 Individual Conferences

December 2, 2015 Common Course Assignment Revision DiscussionDecember 4, 2015 Virtual Day Activity – redraft common course

Assignment (no submission due on Moodle)

Week Seventeen -- No readings this week

December 7, 2015: Virtual Day Activity – Final exam/common course assignment due via Moodle no later than 5:00pm (exempt from 24 hour grace period)

December 9, 2015: Closing conferences

December 14, 2015: Instructor will post Module Four and final grades in Moodle