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English 132.71: Writing Experience Winter Semester, 2012 Monday 6:00-8:54 p.m. Room TBA January 09-April 23 This syllabus is subject to revision! Instructor: Adj. Diane E. Turner B.A., M.A. Teacher Provisional Certification K-12 Email: [email protected] 3 credit hours About Office Hours: I am on campus Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings 6-9 p.m. The best way to reach me is by e-mail. I will be more than happy to meet with you outside of class, but you MUST make an appointment. Course Description “This course is a continuation of the writing instruction and practice begun in ENG 131, with an emphasis on critical thinking, information gathering, and those forms of writing useful to academic and professional life. Research writing is emphasized. An end of the semester portfolio of informative and research writings is required. Prerequisite ENG 131 Textbooks: The Norton Field Guide to Writing By Richard Bullock and Maureen Daly Goggin ISBN#978-0-393-93381-9 They Say/I Say, 2nd. Ed. By Gerlad Graff & Cathy Birkenstein ISBN #978-0-393-93361-1 Other Supplies A flash drive, 2 inexpensive colored folders, a small stapler, pen, pencil, and highlighter Course Design Students will critically read and write numerous informal and formal essays; however, the primary focus of this course is on the writing process, especially revision... During the revision process, students will participate in small group discussion and peer (critique) review workshops. To begin the writing process, students will target a specific audience and purpose for each essay. From rough drafts to final revisions, students will write: An appropriate thesis and maintain a focus throughout every essay; Use syntax that flows and transitions smoothly from paragraph to paragraph; Develop a well organized, clear, personable, engaging, and believable voice and tone; Choose reasons based on truth, support with details, examples, and well (MLA) documented source material in text and Works Cited.Performance Objectives The goal of this course is to help you improve your composition skills. Additionally, "The course goal incorporates specific Associate Degree Outcomes (ADO's) established by the JCC Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty. These goals are in concert with four-year colleges and universities and reflect input from the professional communities we serve. ADO's guarantee students achieve goals necessary for graduation credit, transferability, and professional skills needed in many certification programs. The ADO's addressed in this course are: ADO 1—Writing Clearly, Concisely, and Intelligibly at the Proficient Level ADO 9—Working in Small Groups at the Proficient Level" Primarily, you will compose texts that effectively incorporate information from research sources. To satisfy the expectations stated in ADO 1, you must carefully revise your compositions so that they reflect your stated purpose and target audience. You will be placed in groups and be expected to show the ways in which you have helped class members in the revision process. This class activity will help you meet the expectations stated in ADO 9. Grades: Your final grade is based on the following items; however, you cannot earn a passing grade (2.0 or higher) without completing all assignments, which must be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date. Writings: (30%) This term, you will draft, revise and submit four essays. You will receive points for having your draft ready as assigned AND a grade on each essay. Each revised essay will receive a grade, and all of these grades will be averaged at the end of the term. These writings are: a movie analysis, a cause analysis, a definition essay, and a research paper. Portfolio: (40%) This portfolio contains three - four of your best writings (12 - 15 pages) including the research project and is due near the end of the semester. You will have revised these papers, so they will represent your best writing and earn nearly half of the credit for the term. I will evaluate your portfolio holistically, based on criteria established by the English Department for assessment purposes. Participation and Workshop Credit: (30%) You earn this grade by completing homework and class assignments in a timely fashion, by attending class regularly, by being willing to participate in small and large group discussions and staying focused on our tasks. To receive a 4.0 in this area, you must complete all assignments on time and miss no more than two (2) classes during the term. You can't participate in class if you are not present.Grading Scale: ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION = 30 % or 3 GRADES added & averaged 80 points (4 INCLASS WRITES = 20 points ea.) 80 points (10 CRITIQUES = 10 points ea.) 40 points (RESEARCH PRESENTATION) 50 points Smart Idea notes 50 points (2 QUIZZES = 2 quizzes 25 points ea.) 100 points (1 ESSAY READING AND 8 EXERCISES 10 points ea.) 50 points (RESEARCH PROPOSAL) 50 points (DEFINITION PROPOSAL) 500 TOTAL POINTS GRADING POLICY Grading Scale below for above averaged grade: 500-475 = 4.0 474-427 = 3.5 426-362 = 3.0 361-289 = 2.5 288-216 = 2.0 215-140 = 1.5 139- 84 = .5 Above 3 Participation grades>>>>>>>>>>>>> (added & averaged) = Total = 30% 4 grades for TYPED PAPERS>>>>>>>>>>>> (added & averaged) = Total = 40% 3 grades for PORTFOLIO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (added & averaged) = Total = 30% FINAL 3 GRADES ADDED AND AVERAGED FOR FINAL SEMESTER GRADE Student Responsibilities: Late Essays will not be accepted. All essays and assignments are due at the beginning of class. 5 points will deducted for entering class late or leaving early!!! 1. Participation is part of your final grade and reported on line with a Q, V, or H. Only 2 absences are allowed). After midterm, final grades will be lowered 1 full grade level for more than three absences, __speak with me if you have a problem. 2. Reading quizzes may be planned or unannounced. Quizzes, essays, and in class writes cannot be made up__medical documentation is required. With acceptable documentation, all work is due upon the day you return to class. 4. All essays are to be 3 pages in length, typed and double spaced__less than 3 pages is a .5 grade deduction. Research Paper is 5 pages-Use MLA (Modern Language Association) for citations inside your essays and attach a work cited page__.5 is deducted


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