JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGEINSTRUCTOR INFORMATIONINSTRUCTOR NAME: Paul Marks, BA, MACOURSE SPECIFIC INFORMATIONTEXTBOOK(S):Faigley, Lester. Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond: Brief Edition. New York: Pearson Longman, 2007.ADDITIONAL MATERIAL(S):Writing utensilsNotebook3 two-pocket folders (one for essays and class work, one for GPAW, one for final portfolio)Flash driveCOLLEGE SPECIFIC INFORMATIONJACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGEJACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGEINSTRUCTOR’S POLICIESExtra Credit: I seldom assign extra credit.Grading Scale:POINTSJACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGEWeek IIn-class activities:Homework:Week 2In-class activities:Homework:Week 3In-class activities:Homework:Week 4In-class activities:Homework:Week 5In-class activities:Homework:Week 6In-class activities:Homework:Week 7In-class activities:Homework:Week 8In-class activities:Homework:Week 9In-class activities:Homework:Week 10In-class activities:Homework:Week 11In-class activities:Homework:Week 12In-class activities:Homework:Week 13In-class activities:Homework:Week 14In-class activities:Homework:Week 15DUE: Writing portfolioIn-class activities:Homework:Week 16In-class activities:8/03/07JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGEENG 131- 26:Fall 2007Writing Experience3 Credit HoursSyllabus – General InformationINSTRUCTOR INFORMATIONINSTRUCTOR NAME: Paul Marks, BA, MAOFFICE HOURS: Immediately after class for up to half an hour and by appointment.CONTACT INFORMATION: [email protected] POLICY: Attendance in this course is essential. You are expected to be on time for the entire class. To be marked present for the class session, you must be in attendance for a minimum of 80% of the class time. Thus, it is possible that if you arrive late or leave early you will be marked absent. Contact me in advance of absences if at all possible. Keep in mind that poor attendance may also affect your Financial Aid.COURSE SPECIFIC INFORMATIONCOURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an intensive writing course designed to help students improve, strengthen and refine writing skills. Research methods are introduced. An end of the semester portfolio of narrative and informative writings and an additional 16 hours of writing activities and workshops are required. Prerequisites: ENG 080* and ENG 090**You may meet this prerequisite based on your course placement, ACT score or successful college coursework. Visit our web site for current assessment options and requirements.Completion of this course with a 2.0 is required before taking Eng 132.TEXTBOOK(S): Faigley, Lester. Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond: Brief Edition. New York: Pearson Longman, 2007.ADDITIONAL MATERIAL(S): Writing utensilsNotebook3 two-pocket folders (one for essays and class work, one for GPAW, one for final portfolio)Flash driveAccess to a computer with word-processing capabilities and a printerCOLLEGE SPECIFIC INFORMATIONTUTORING: See your instructor for recommendations on tutoring, the Center for Student Success, and/or other help.1ACADEMIC HONESTY (from p. 15 of the 2007-2008 JCC Catalog):“Academic honesty is expected of all students. It is the ethical behavior that includes producing their own work and not representing others’ work as their own, either by plagiarism, by cheating or by helping others to do so. …“Consequences/Procedures: Faculty members who suspect a student of academic dishonestymay penalize the student by taking appropriate action up to and including assigning a failing grade for the paper, project, report, exam, or the course itself. Instructors should document instances of academic dishonesty in writing to the academic dean.“The Office of the Academic Deans will record and track students who have been reported as having cheated. If the same student cheats in other courses, the dean will enact sanctions appropriate to level of infraction. The sanction will be selected in consultation with the involved faculty. The Dean can administer consequences up to and including suspension.”RESPONSIBLE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:(from p. 6 of the 2007-2008 JCC Catalog)“Jackson Community College provides information technology resources such as computers, Internet and campus intranet access, to students, staff and faculty, and authorized guests who are performing educational, cultural, or other tasks that further the College mission. Users of information technology resources must comply with all federal, state, other applicable laws, and JCC’s regulations and policies.“JCC’s Responsible Use Policy includes guidelines on topics ranging from password and file protection to privacy and copyright issues. The policy also defines a process for investigating possible violations. “All users are expected to be familiar and comply with the Responsible Use Policy. It is in several publications, including the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook (pp.14-27) available in the main campus Student Center and the main offices of the Hillsdale LeTarte Center and JCC @ VO-TECH, Adrian. The policy is also available online or by calling the Solution Center, 517.796.8639.”ADA STATEMENT: Jackson Community College is committed to addressing the needs of students who meet the criteria for special accommodations. It is the College’s policy to comply fully with federal and state laws, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), regarding students with disabilities. Information concerning the College’s policies and procedures related to disability can be found at the Centerfor Student Success.2JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGEENG 131 - 26:Fall 2007Writing Experience3 Credit HoursSyllabus – Associate Degree OutcomesThe course goals and objectives incorporate specific Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs) established by the JCC Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty. These goals are in concert with four-year colleges, universities, and reflect input from the professional communitieswe serve. ADOs guarantee students achieve goals necessary for graduation credit, transferability, and professional skills needed in many certification programs. The ADOs and course objectives addressed in this class include the following:ADO 1 - Writing Clearly, Concisely and Intelligibly Uses parts of the recursive process in writing, which may include pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and evaluating sources when used. Shows some awareness of purpose; style and tone are appropriate
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