Harvey, Michael. The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing. Indianapolis: Hacket, Coursepack. Wildcat Store only. (No refunds on coursepacks)

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1 English 102 Reasoning & Research Class Texts Glenn, Cheryl, and Loretta Gray. The Writer s Harbrace Handbook. 4th ed. Boston: Wadsworth, Print. Harvey, Michael. The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing. Indianapolis: Hacket, Print. Coursepack. Wildcat Store only. (No refunds on coursepacks) Course Info Class time: 2 p.m. M, W, F Classroom: L & L 47 Instructor: Joseph Johnson Office: Lang. & Lit. 416F josjohns@cwu.edu Office hours: M, W, F 3 4, or by appointment English 102 is an intensive writing course that builds on English 101 s emphasis on clear, focused writing. In this class, you will continue to develop skills in expression, inquiry, revision, reasoning, and research through critical reading, writing exercises, and the composition of academic papers. Expectations Writing is a process and writers depend on a community of readers. CWU and the English Department thus expect you to participate in this course in the following ways: { All assigned reading should be completed by the due date. { All assignments are due when noted on the course schedule. { Thoughtful participation in class discussions, reviews, and exercises is essential. { Attendance is expected. Regular absences will reflect poorly on your overall grade.

2 { Winter 2011 Outcomes { Perceiving and relating various perspectives on a question at issue and formulating generalizations about these relations. { Identifying assumptions and criteria to use in analyzing the writing of others. { Analyzing and synthesizing multiple sources identifying varying perspectives and logical relations among the sources, and responding to a question at issue. { Using citation and documentation effectively. { Identifying logical progression in arguments. { Describing the interrelationship between style and meaning in the writing of others and adjusting style to enhance meaning in one s own writing. { Taking a position on a question at issue by developing a focused assertion based on a shared assumption, presenting evidence in support of a line of reasoning, addressing divergent stances on the issue, and using a variety of appeals while avoiding rhetorical fallacies... AND/OR { Critiquing source material by accurately summarizing all material used as well as identifying, analyzing, and appraising the source s assumptions, assertions, or textual features. A Finished essay should have: a clear and refined purpose development relevant to the purpose logical organization an appropriate tone well-crafted sentences consistent use of conventions for standard academic English accurate in-text citation and end-of-text documentation of sources. BlackBoard & BlackBoard is a vital resource for tracking the syllabus, handouts, announcements, quizzes, and other items that will keep you informed about the course. If you cannot access and BlackBoard regularly, please consider taking a different section of English 102. Regularly check your student (name@ cwu.edu) account. In the event that important information is posted, it will appear on BlackBoard under Announcements. An copy will also be sent out. The GroupWise-cwu.edu account can be set to automatically forward mail to your personal account. In GroupWise, click on the Options tab. Create a Forward under Rules. All must come from your student account (login to GroupWise to send).

3 Citizenship Conduct: Students whose conduct is disruptive or disorderly (e.g., talking out of turn, using cell phones, texting, or using other electronic devices in class) will be reprimanded. In some cases, a student may be asked to leave class and the incident may be reported to Student Affairs. (See CWU s policy in Appendix B of the catalog.) Use of electronic devices during class is prohibited and may be counted as an absence. Computers (laptops, netbooks, etc.) are not permitted for in-class use except as arranged by Disability Support Services (see ADA Statement below). ADA Statement If you have a disability and wish to set up academic adjustments in this class, please give me a copy of your Confirmation of Eligibility for Academic Adjustments as soon as possible so we can discuss how to implement the approved adjustments. If you do not have this form, contact the Center for Disability Support office, Bouillon or Absences & Tardies Winter 2011 } Absence Penalties: This course does not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences. As such, failure to attend a class session or non-participation results in a 10 point penalty. Since there are many reasons for missing a single session, your first absence will not receive a penalty. After seven absences (26% of the course) a student may fail the course. If you miss class, you should check your syllabus, visit BlackBoard, or talk with a classmate about that day s lesson. You are responsible for completing any work assigned while you are absent. Likewise, if your work is not submitted on time, it will be counted late. If you expect to be absent, you should submit your paper to the English Department Office by the due time. Non-participation: Each student should come to class prepared for instruction and ready to engage fellow students, the instructor, and the material. If you are not prepared for class or if you are disruptive (such as in the use of electronic devices), you will be counted absent and lose 10 points for each session considered non-participation. Tardies: Attendance is taken at the beginning of each session. If you are not present when roll is completed but arrive within the first ten minutes of class, you are counted tardy. Every set of three tardies counts as one absence. If you arrive to class more than ten minutes late, you are counted absent. Absence Exemption: If you are aware of an upcoming absence and it is CWU-related (e.g. school sports or field trip), you may arrange to have an absence penalty waived. This should be done at least one week before the absence and with proper notification from your coach or instructor.

4 { Winter 2011 Plagiarism A demonstrable case of plagiarism will likely result in a failing grade for the paper and may result in a failing grade for the class. Furthermore, such a violation of the Student Code of Conduct may be reported to Student Affairs. (See CWU s policy on academic dishonesty in Appendix B of the Undergraduate Catalog.) What is plagiarism? There are a number of definitions included here. You are responsible for being familiar with them and seeking clarification when these definitions are unclear. On the MLA Test you will be asked to initial a statement to verify that you are comfortable with the definition(s) of plagiarism and the class s (and University s) plagiarism policy. Handbook): Taking even part of someone else s work and presenting it as your own leaves you open to criminal charges. In the film, video, music, and software businesses, this sort of theft is called piracy. In publishing and education, it is called plagiarism. Whatever it is called, it is illegal, and penalties range from failing a paper or course to being expelled from school. Never compromise your integrity or risk your future by submitting someone else s work as your own (242). Textbook (Nuts and Bolts of College Writing): Taking material from another work without acknowledgment is plagiarism.... Plagiarism includes quoting material without signaling it as such, passing off someone else s idea as your own, and imitating the words or structure of a passage without citation (58). CWU ( CWU Undergraduate Catalog): Plagiarism which shall mean the appropriation of any other person s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one s own work offered for credit (Appendix B Section II.B.8). Joseph Gibaldi (Quoted on the MLA s Statement of Professional Ethics page): Forms of plagiarism include the failure to give appropriate acknowledgment when repeating another s wording or particularly apt phrase, paraphrasing another s argument, and presenting another s line of thinking ( profethics). Plagiarism wordle from University of Leicester report on plagiarism: www2.le.ac.uk/members/jlb34/ai Textbook (Writer s Harbrace

5 Assignments Expectations: Start your assignments early. As the course progresses, precision becomes more significant. Even talented writers may have difficulty completing well-edited, cohesive essays without proper planning and revising. If you need extra assistance with your writing, exchange your papers with a peer, meet with your instructor, and/or visit the University Writing Center. The Writing Center is available free: Late Assignments: Unless arrangements have been made in advance, late assignments will receive reduced credit. Items submitted to the English Department Office within 24 hours of the due date/time will receive 90% credit.* Assignments up to one class period late will receive 75% credit. Assignments two class sessions late will receive 50% credit. Items later than two class periods will not receive credit unless arranged with your instructor. A late Final will not be accepted. * For assignments due on a Friday, you may your late assignment by due time Saturday and bring a paper copy to the next class session. Electronic submission: Assignments, unless specifically noted or pre-arranged, are not accepted electronically. If absent, be sure to submit your paper to the English Department office by due date/time to avoid late penalties. Revisions: Since revision is embedded into the course, students may not submit revisions of assignments for points unless specifically noted by your instructor. However, you may submit revised papers for evaluation or consultation to improve your writing skills. Grading Winter 2011 } Your final grade will be calculated according to the number of points you earn in the following areas (1000 points are possible): Research [230 pts] Skills [370 pts] Writing [400 pts] Writing [400 pts] Freewrites (5) Preliminary Argumentative Synthesis Argumentative Synthesis RESEARCH [230 pts] Topic Proposal Paper Proposal Research Summaries (3) Works Cited Final Abstract Skills [370 pts] Participation Workshop Leadership Workshop Reviews (6)...90 MLA, Attribution Test (Online) Nuts & Bolts Quiz (Online) Editing Test Totals A A B B B C C C D D D

6 { Winter 2011 Schedule NOTES ON CLASS MEETINGS: There are 27 scheduled class periods in Winter Quarter. Please note two holidays: MLK, Jr. Day and Presidents Day. CWU does not hold classes on these days. USING THIS SCHEDULE: In this schedule, you will see assignments matched with a letter (i.e. Research Summaries [C] ). This letter corresponds to a brief description of the assignment in this syllabus. In most cases, you will also receive an assignment sheet in class and/or on BlackBoard. If there is a difference between that sheet and this schedule, follow the sheet. If it becomes necessary to adjust this schedule, you will be notified in class and on BlackBoard. ASSIGNMENTS [+] Participation [10 x 10 points] Although participation is important for every session (see non-participation under Absences & Tardies ), some days rely on class participation more than others. In particular, ten sessions are designated as participation days sessions that require active engagement with classmates and course material. These include three workshop sessions and seven other days. These sessions are marked by a + symbol on the schedule. [A] Freewrite Journal [50 points]: Good writing comes through practice. During the quarter, we will have 5 in-class freewrite assignments. Each freewrite will respond to a general idea with the goal of furthering your own research and reasoning. The JOURNAL will be turned in at midterm. Due 1/28. [B] TOPIC PROPOSAL [20 points]: This proposal is your statement of the 1/5 Introductions, Texts, Syllabus, Course overview 1/7 [A] Freewrite #1, [B] Topic Proposal, Rhetorical situation Syllabus, CP pp (Gladwell), 48. WHH pp (not 1b), WHH pp (Evaluating sources), CP pp (Backstein) 1/10 Freewrite #2, Researching, Evaluating sources, [C] Research Summaries 1/12 + Topic Proposal Thesis statements, [D] Paper proposals, [E] Preliminary Argumentative Synthesis 1/14 Freewrite #3, Resources and ideology WHH pp (Research sources), (Summaries), (Writing Arguments), WHH pp (Claims), CP pp (Glossary), (Sample Proposal) WHH pp (Logic), (Fallacies). 1/17 No class Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1/19 Fallacies, Assumptions, and Bias 1/21 + Freewrite #4, [F] Works Cited WHH pp (MLA Works Cited) WHH pp (Integrating Sources), (In-text). Syllabus: Plagiarism

7 general area of interest you plan on writing about. You do not need to develop a thesis or particular question, but should find a topic to guide research. Due 1/12. [C] ReSEARCH SUMMARIES [3 x 25 points]: Each SUMMARY requires you to summarize the content and main ideas of one of your potential research sources. These summaries should help develop your topic, but do not necessarily have to be included in the ARGUMENT SYNTHESIS words each. Due 1/24. [D] PAPER PROPOSAL [35 points]: Once you have had time to research and consider your paper topics, you should be able to write a brief paper proposal outlining the main question at issue you intend to write about. You should be able to construct a preliminary thesis statement to guide your paper drafting. Due 1/31. [E] PRELIMINARY ARGUMENTATIVE Synthesis [150 points]: This paper serves as the prototype and foundation for your final paper. It should be well written, researched, and constructed. You should devote as much thought and energy to this paper as possible, treating it as if it were your final paper. The paper will then go through an intensive peer and instructor review process. This paper should be 3 6 pages with sources, citations, and full MLA formatting. Due 2/7 (7 copies to receive credit). [F] Works cited [50 points]: The Works Cited is an MLA-formatted, properly structured list of six sources that you will likely use in your final Winter 2011 } 7 SYNTHESIS. Due 2/2. [G] MLA test [50 points]: This quiz tests your ability to paraphrase and quote a source, in addition to using proper citation, including the usage of attributive tags. The test will also include simple questions on plagiarism and the plagiarism policy. BlackBoard 1/26. [H] ARGUMENT WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP [50 points] and PEER ARGUMENT REVIEWS [90 points]: These two projects are part of the WORKSHOP process. The WORKSHOP involves intensive peer reviewing. The LEADERSHIP component will require you to write a thoughtful word critique on an assigned student paper. In addition, you will lead a class review of a student paper. The REVIEWS require 1/24 Research Summaries 1/26 [G] MLA Test (online) 1/28 + Freewrite Journal, Thesis Plagiarism, In-text citations, MLA Test Freewrite #5, Forming an article, Arguments Thesis and structure WHH pp (Focusing and Structuring). CP pp N&B pp (Beginnings) N&B pp (Using sources) 1/31 Paper Sources and structure, N&B pp (Paragraphs) Proposals Synthesizing voices 2/2 Works Cited Paragraphs, Topic sentences and transitions N&B pp. 1 9 (Concision) 2/4 + Paper draft Navigating academic writing, Peer review N&B pp (Clarity). CP pp (Sample Preliminary) 2/7 Pre-Argumentative [H] Workshops, Sample Group Student Paper Synthesis (7 copies) workshops, [I] Argumentative Synthesis 2/9 + Workshops and critiquing Read and review papers 1:1 4 2/11 + [J] N&B Quiz (Online) Workshop Group 1: Papers 1-4 Read and review papers 2:1 4

8 { Winter 2011 you to make notes, corrections, and other marks on peer papers (10 points x 6 papers, 5 points x 6 discussions). You will be assigned LEADERSHIP and GROUP responsibilities. This is an in-class project without options for a make up grade. Due dates vary by student: between 2/11 and 2/25. [I] ARGUMENTATIVE SYNTHESIS [200 points]: This is the thoroughly revised and edited version of your SYNTHESIS. It will reflect new research, workshop editing, and thorough editing. Due 3/7. [J] NUTS & BOLTS QUIZ [30 points]: This quiz tests your comprehension of assigned readings from the Nuts and Bolts text. BlackBoard 2/11. [K] FINAL [50 points]: The final project will ask you to form titles and summarize your paper with an Abstract. We will not meet during finals week, so this project will be either submitted in the English Department office, instructor office, or BlackBoard. Due by end of scheduled final period. [L] EDITING TEST [50 points]: This test will review your ability to improve mediocre writing. In-Class 3/11. 2/14 + Workshop Group 2: Read and review papers 1:5 8 Papers 1-4 2/16 + Workshop Group 1: Read and review papers 2:5 8 Papers 5-8 2/18 + Workshop Group 12 Papers 5-8 Read and review papers 1:9 12 2/21 No class Presidents Day 2/23 + Workshop Group 1: Papers /25 + Workshop Group 2: Papers 9-12 Read and review papers 2:9 12 2/28 Conclusions, Common writing CP pp (Klinkenborg) issues 3/2 + Current draft Structure and revision N&B pp (Punctuation), (Gracefulness) 3/4 Weak verbs, Advanced editing, 3/7 Argumentative [K] Final, Writing abstracts Synthesis 3/9 + Writing titles, Editing Test prep 3/11 Editing Test [L] Editing Test