ENG007 Principles of Written Communication 2

Cindy Cruz-Cabreraabout.me/cindycruzcabrera | ph.linkedin.com/in/cindycruzcabrera

prof.cindycatz@gmail.com(for submission of requirements only)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

A study of the principles and strategies for effective written communication in personal and academic settings, working towards professional contexts.

• In this class, we will examine the uses of the sentence, the paragraph and the whole composition in effective communication within different contexts.

• GOAL: to gain exposure and mastery of skills and strategies required to become effective communicators in the academic and business settings.

• This course requires substantial out-of-class reading and writing. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Discuss the structure and function of a sentence, paragraph and whole composition;

• Display an understanding and appreciation of the principles and strategies for effective communication as embedded in the sentence, paragraph, and whole composition;

• Explain the components of personal, academic and professional correspondence;

• Critically evaluate and create responses for sample personal, academic and business communication samples ; and

• Demonstrate a mastery of the skills and strategies for effective personal, academic and business communication in written correspondence.

Impact of this course on your OTHER COURSES/ PROFESSION

• Critical reading and analysis is necessary in composition, whether academic, professional, or for personal enjoyment.

• Proficiency gained in this class will enable you to – Learn (and/or become aware of) the tools and

strategies of written communication;

– Make informed decisions about the use of these tools and strategies and towards achieving goals in written communication;

– Develop your mental dexterity for ANALYZING and EVALUATING any kind of text from different academic disciplines, professional readings, and readings done for pleasure as well.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction to Written Communication• Understanding the Rhetorical Situation• Plagiarism• The Sentence as a Speech Act• The Paragraph as Structure• Assertions• The Thesis Statement• The Writing Process• Writing a Whole Composition• Assumptions and Implications• Logical Fallacies• Types of Correspondence

Required Readings

• Reading Into Writing 1 by Concepcion Dadufalza

• Reading Into Writing 2 by Concepcion Dadufalza

• Other short readings will be assigned within the term

GRADING

on Class Participation

• Recitation

• Group discussion

• Reporting / presenting

• If you “do nothing but convert Oxygen into Carbon Dioxide” – NO POINTS

• 20% Recitation

• 20% Midterms

• 20% Short Papers

• 40% Finals

• Sixty percent (60%) is required as a passing mark for each requirement and for the course.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Facebook

Linkedin

Slideshare

Professional email

CLASS MEETINGS

• Discussions

– lectures, discussions, reports, activities, and presentations.

• Work Sessions

– composition, research, consultation, assessment and evaluation (teacher/group/peer).

• Film Viewing

ATTENDANCE andCLASS WORK

• Attendance is mandatory.

• You are allowed a maximum of three (3) absences from class.

• The Office of Academics shall automatically drop you from the roll on your fourth absence.

• 3 counts of tardiness = 1 absence.

• Arriving 20 minutes late = absent.

• Any class work done on the day of one’s absence is automatically forfeited, regardless of whether the absence is excused or not.

• Any questions you may have for me regarding attendance will be about your requirements only.

• All other concerns (submission of certificates/letters/etc.) should be directed to Academics.

CLASS PARTICIPATION

• You are expected to participate consistently in class discussions.

• The success of discussions depends to some extent on the work you do before stepping in the classroom. Make sure you come to class prepared.

• Read the required texts carefully. Put a lot of thought and effort into your assigned work.

• We do not need mere talk in class. What we need is talk that is interesting and insightful.

DEADLINES

• Work should be turned in on time. Failure to comply will affect your grade.

• All assignments in hardcopy are due at the beginning of class.

• All assignments in softcopy shall be submitted via email:

prof.cindycatz@gmail.com

• Closing dates and times shall be strictly observed.

• Any requirements not submitted when due need not be turned in.

• Deadlines are non-negotiable.

COURSEWORK FORMAT

Soft Copy / Printout

• Standard white bond or copy paper (8 ½ by 11)

• One-inch borders

• Double-spaced

• 12-point font Times New Roman / Arial

• Black ink only (soft copy and print)

Handwritten

• Intermediate Pad OR College Ruled Pad – white or yellow only

• NO SCENT

• One-inch borders

• LEGIBLE script / print

• Black or blue ink only

COURSEWORK FORMAT

SHELDON COOPERLIT240 (section)Title of RequirementJune 7, 2004

A NOTE ON PLAGIARISM

• Plagiarism is cheating and is punishable by:

• failure in a requirement • failure in a course • suspension and • expulsion.

CONSULTATION

• CONSULTATION takes place during Workshop Sessions. These will be announced.

• Sign up for consultation on Facebook.• Please be ready to consult and deliver

during your designated time.

• You may consult briefly via email. Be sure to indicate the course title.

• I never refuse ambush consultations, but, to ensure having your pertinent documents, grades etc. on hand, sign up for consultation.

Students with Disabilities• If you have (or suspect you have) a

disability for which you are or may be requesting accommodation, you are encouraged to speak to me privately as early as possible in the term.

• We will properly verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course.

REQUIRED READINGS

I will assume at all times that assigned readings have been read.

ASSIGNMENTS

• Introduction to Written Communication• Understanding the Rhetorical Situation• Plagiarism• The Sentence as a Speech Act• The Paragraph as Structure• Assertions• The Thesis Statement• The Writing Process• Writing a Whole Composition• Assumptions and Implications• Logical Fallacies• Types of Correspondence

WRITING TASK

• Write a college-level analysis and critique of the movie.