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1 Fall 2016 TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm CRN Classroom Location: LAR115 ENG 4900 Publishing and Editing Shay Rahm College of Liberal Arts; Department: English Office: 103E LAR Office Hours: MW 1:00-2:00pm & TR 10:00-11:00am Additional Online & F2F Office Hours Available by Request/Appointment Office Phone: Catalog Description Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. (Our class is 3-credit hour course.) Subject matter will vary within the department s field of study. Course Description Publishing and Editing is a practicum course wherein students will participate in the publication process of the New Plains Review. New Plains Review is published semiannually in the spring and fall by the University of Central Oklahoma and is staffed by faculty and students. We are committed to publishing high quality poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction by established and emerging writers. New Plains Review started in 1986 as a student publication of the Liberal Arts College of Central State University (now the University of Central Oklahoma). They solicited and published manuscripts from students of the humanities. The publishers of the first issue said, "With zeal and reason, we provide an evocative forum wherein issues of concern to all fields of humanities may be discussed."

2 Over the years, New Plains Review has expanded its range to invite writers beyond the university community. We receive hundreds of submissions from all over the world, and the authors we publish range from the well-known to the soon-to-be-discovered. In addition to our print journal, New Plains Review, the course will also focus on the creation and publication of The Journal of Undergraduate Research. Prerequisites English 1113 and English Textbook and Materials Study materials will be past issues of New Plains Review, submissions, writings, and equipment used in the course of the semester of practical experience in publishing a university based journal. Course Objectives During the semester, students will Study and perform the publication processes of journal production Serve in leadership and support positions in publishing groups Learn strategies and techniques for soliciting manuscripts, judging submissions, selecting, editing, negotiating editor-author relations, designing, laying out, proofing, advertising, promoting, and distributing an academic and/or literary journal in a culture that places little value on academic research and pursuits and/or contemporary literature. Learn about the resources available to publishers, including professional associations, trade publications, Internet sites, and lists for independent publishers Examine the relationships among creativity, technology, business, and the arts to improve knowledge of publishing Improve skills needed for editorial and writing tasks at an existing or future job Enhance general writing and editing ability Upon completion of the course, students will Understand the role of the editor within the publishing process Be able to use computer-processing software to edit documents Understand the requirements of substantive editing, while striving to maintain the author's voice Edit, produce, promote, and distribute the resulting journal (New Plains Review and/or The Journal of Undergraduate Research)

3 Transformational Learning Outcomes University of Central Oklahoma is a learning-centered organization committed to transformative education through active engagement in the teaching-learning interchange, scholarly and creative pursuits, leadership, global competency, healthy lifestyles, and service to others. This course specifically addresses four of the university s transformative learning goals. Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities as a means to improve basic communication, organization and other skills germane to one s discipline. Students will participate in authentic research, scholarly and creative experiences that enhance opportunities for further education or employment. Leadership through critical and creative thinking activities, building and participating in teams, working with diverse people, issues, beliefs, and perspectives, and collaborating on negotiation and conflict resolution projects as they directly relate to editing and publishing. Global and Cultural Competencies by acknowledging differing cultural values and attitudes through a combination of classroom discussions and reading assignments which will encourage topics of global importance. Students will be encouraged to look at aspects beyond those of their own cultural perspective as this is a critical component of successful academic writing. Service Learning and Civic Engagement by applying and demonstrating critical thinking skills and an understanding of the principles of democracy, ethical deliberations, and civic skills during advertising, promoting, and distributing an academic and/or literary journal in a culture that places little value on academic researech and pursuits and/or contemporary literature. Course Outline A complete course outline (Course Schedule) can be found at the end of this syllabus. Grading & Participation Requirements Participation in and Completion of Assigned Duties 500=50% of course grade Completion of Required Practicum Hours 400=40% of course grade Required Class Attendance 100=10% of course grade

4 *Graduate students only: Additional Editing Work & Edit. Research Journal Study 100 pts (final grading scale adjusted to 1100 total course points) Point Grade Scale A = ; B = ; C = ; D = ; F 599 %Grade Scale A=100-90%; B=89-80%; C=79-70%; D=69-60%; F=59-0% Class Management Information This class is designed to prepare you for editing, writing, and communicating in the workplace. To that end, you should approach this class with a professional attitude. Most classes will run more like staff meetings than traditional college courses, and I expect you to prepare for and approach these meetings as you would a professional workplace meeting. You wouldn t leave the room in the middle of a meeting, eat your lunch, send a text message, or check /voic during a meeting (and keep your job for long ) so I expect that you won t do those things here either. Instructor Information & Availability Prof. Shay Rahm; Lecturer of English; Executive Editor New Plains Review & ScissorTale Review Brief career bio: M.A. in Contemporary Literature & Poetry; PhD Candidate: Generation X Authors (exp graduation date 12/2017); elearning Course Design Quality Winner ; Lecturer of the Year ; Adjunct Instructor of the Year ; 15+ Yrs of Higher Ed Teaching Experience. Important Note about Contact I am on campus every Monday and Wednesday from about 1:00 pm until about 2:30 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from about 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. When I am not teaching class, I welcome the opportunity to chat with you in my office or before/after class. On other days or during other times, use my UCO to contact me. Because of the nature of the course, daily grades are not given. However, if at any time you are concerned about or have a question about your grade, please don t hesitate to contact me. Late Work Policy Because this course has mandatory deadlines to meet for printing and publishing, submitting assigned tasks late is simply not feasible. PLEASE attend all required class sessions and check the New Plains Office regularly for deadline reminders.

5 Academic Integrity Statement All writing that you submit must be entirely your own work or properly cited. If it is not, you are guilty of plagiarism, which is not tolerated at UCO (or any university). Note that if you use another s ideas even if they are in your own words without giving her or him proper credit, you are plagiarizing. The penalty for plagiarism is failure of the course, at the very least, and can include suspension and/or expulsion from the university. It s not worth it. If you have any questions about how you are using a source, see me. Turnitin.com Plagiarism Syllabus Statement: UCO subscribes to the Turnitin.com plagiarism prevention service. Students agree that by taking this course, all required assignments may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted assignments will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com restricted access reference database for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such assignments. Use of the Turnitin.com service is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on the Turnitin.com website. Turnitin.com is just one of various plagiarism prevention tools and methods which may be utilized by your faculty instructor during the terms of the semesters. In the UCO Student Handbook, there is a process for contesting any plagiarism allegations against you. Academic Integrity Statement: Academic dishonesty includes, but is not confined to: plagiarizing; cheating on tests or examinations; turning in counterfeit reports, tests, and papers; stealing tests or other academic material; knowingly falsifying academic records or documents of the institution; accessing a student's confidential academic information without authorization; disclosing confidential academic information without authorization; and, turning in the same work to more than one class without informing the instructors involved. Each student is expected to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom. Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action. More information concerning this policy can be found on page three of the UCO Student Code of Conduct located at: The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who need special accommodations should make their requests by contacting the Coordinator of Disability Support Services at It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor as soon as possible after the DSS has verified the need for accommodations to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. If you believe you have a disability that may affect your performance in the course, have Student Disability Services contact me to request appropriate accommodations. UCO Policies PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING UCO STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET AS IT IS A REQUIRED PORTION OF OUR SYLLABUS:

6 Time Requirement The Oklahoma Board of Regents has determined that a college student enrolled full time will require 40 hours a week to complete coursework. For each hour in which a student is enrolled, a student is expected to spend 2-3 hours outside of class for every one hour spent in class. Tentative Course Schedule The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the course schedule. Aug: Meet every Tues & Thurs; Complete 2 Hours of Practicum Work Each Week Review & Discuss Publishing Schedule and Job Assignments Preview required activities and participation dates for Fall 2016 semester Update Website, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Begin reading submissions JUGR Work Sept: Meet every Tues & Thurs; Complete 2 Hours of Practicum Work Each Week Select readings and images Send out congratulations and request bios; Send out final rejection notes Edit, write foreword, select cover image Plan publicity event Oct: Meet every Tues & Thurs; Complete 2 Hours of Practicum Work Each Week All final edits, images, forewords, etc. needed by Oct 10 Update Website, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Preview Copy Plan publicity event JUGR Work Nov: Meet every Tues & Thurs; Complete 2 Hours of Practicum Work Each Week Review Copy as needed Send to printer for final version NEED FINAL COPIES BY 2 nd week of Nov Send out Author Copies Publicity Event JUGR Work Dec: Meet every Tues & Thurs; Complete 2 Hours of Practicum Work Each Week Clean up g-mail, make correspondence plan for break In addition to our regularly assigned duties (i.e. reading, editing, correspondence), this semester we will also have several committee jobs.