Valencia Community College SYLLABUS FOR ENC 1101 English Composition I

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1 Valencia Community College SYLLABUS FOR ENC 1101 English Composition I ENC ENC ENC1101 / CRN / Term / Section 402 Summer B 2010: June 22, 2010 August 3, 2010 Tuesdays/Thursdays: 6:30 P.M. 9:50 P.M. Osceola Campus: INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Sharon Cronk-Raby I use Atlas; I do not use Web CT. Handouts can be found under Files on Atlas. You will receive a link to the gradebook via Atlas. However, this web site may not reflect the summer schedule. Atlas is the best resource for this course. TEXTS AND MATERIALS: Writing Today: Contexts and Options for the Real World.. 2 nd ed. Ed. Donald Pharr and Santi V. Buscemi. Boston: McGraw-Hill, Print. Kirszner & Mandell: The Brief Pocket Wadsworth Handbook. 6 th ed. Ed. Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell. Boston: Wadsworth, Print. A Folder/Binder specifically for ENC 1101 materials A Notebook specifically for ENC 1101 notes Appropriate Writing Utensils for in-class work Loose-Leaf Paper for any work to be completed (and turned in) during class time Your VCC ID will be needed to access the library databases. Make sure you have one! HELPFUL WEBSITES: Textbook: VCC: Atlas: VCC Library, Osceola: VCC Writing Center, Osceola: Dictionary: Thesaurus: Have you tried The Writing Center (Building 3, 1 st Floor)???????????? I recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IMPORTANT DATES: Drop/Refund Deadline: June 28, 2010 Withdrawal Deadline: July 23, 2010 [to receive a W ] Final Withdrawal Deadline: August 2, 2010 Credit Classes Do Not Meet: Monday, July 5, 2010 (4 th of July Observed) Final Exam: Tuesday, August 3, 2010; starting at 6:30 P.M.

2 2 CORE COMPETENCIES: THINK: Valencia's core competency "think" means to think clearly, critically and creatively. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate in many domains of human inquiry. VALUE: Valencia's Core Competency " Value" means clarifying your own personal values and making reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments that are consistent with those values. COMMUNICATE: Valencia's core competency "communicate" means to communicate with different audiences using varied means. ACT: Valencia's core competency "act" means to act purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly. PLAGIARISM POLICY: All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia Community College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive. All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the students' individual thoughts, research, and self-expression. Whenever a student uses ideas, wording, or organization from another source, the source shall be appropriately acknowledged. Students shall take special notice that the assignment of course grades is the responsibility of the students' individual professor. When the professor has reason to believe that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred, and before sanctions are imposed, the student shall be given informal notice and an opportunity to be heard by the professor. Any student determined by the professor to have been guilty of engaging in an act of academic dishonesty shall be liable to a range of academic penalties as determined by the professor which may include, but not be limited to, one or more of the following: loss of credit for an assignment, examination, or project; a reduction in the course grade; or a grade of "F" in the course. At the option of the professor, the campus provost may be furnished with written notification of the occurrence and the action taken. If such written notice is given, a copy shall be provided to the student. Students guilty of engaging in a gross or flagrant act of academic dishonesty or repeated instances of academic dishonesty shall also be subject to administrative and/or disciplinary penalties which may include warning, probation, suspension and/or expulsion from the College.

3 3 CLASSROOM COURTESY: While each learner at Valencia Community College has many demands to juggle, please do not distract yourself or others in the classroom. This includes the use of such technology devices as cell phones, laptop computers, ipods, etc. While it is understood and appreciated that such technology may be helpful to life and learning, please do not be distracted by such technology in a classroom setting. Cell phones should be silenced, and ipods/etc. should be put away during class time. If a learner needs to use a cell phone for personal reasons, the student should step out of the classroom. Laptops will be allowed as long as they are not being used inappropriately and are solely being used for course content. The instructor has the right to ban the use of laptops if being used inappropriately. TIPS FOR SUCCESS: Come to every class prepared. Keep all materials in a folder/binder/notebook (separate from materials for other classes) so that you can easily find what is needed. Use this syllabus and course calendar as a guide for your learning. Use it to review material to be covered in class, as well as homework to be completed. Due dates are noted, so even if you are absent or have forgotten something, you can review the syllabus to complete assignments and meet deadlines and due dates. Use Atlas to stay connected. Course materials may be posted on Atlas for review, and using Atlas, you can stay in contact with your instructor. Stay in contact with your instructor; I can t help you if I don t know you need help! INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: This course will combine lecture, discussion, group work, individual work, reading, and written exercises. GRADING: Non-Essay Homework Assignments: Grammar, MLA, Pre-Writing, Outlines, Writing Process, etc.. 35% Group Essay + Presentation: Narrative Writing... 15% Shorter Essay: Cause/Effect. 15% Larger Research Project: Persuasive Argument... 25% Final Exam Essay: Definition/Reflection % ============================================================== 100% A = B = C = D = F < 60

4 ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend every class meeting. When a student is absent, missed in-class work will not be allowed to be made up unless approved in advance by the instructor. If a student arrives late and misses any work (including a quiz), no make-up work will be allowed unless approved in advance by the instructor. If a student arrives after roll has been called, it is the responsibility of the student to see the instructor after class to ensure that the student has been marked as present. Students will only be considered as present if they are attentive in class. In other words, if a student is sleeping or texting, for example, that student will be marked as absent. 4 WORK SUBMISSION: All work will be submitted electronically, as an attachment, via the instructor s Atlas . Atlas: Instructor s Work must be submitted in one of the following formats: o Microsoft Office Word attachment (file extensions:.doc /.docx) o A document attached that has been converted to Rich Text Format (.rtf) Technical difficulties are not an excuse for untimely work. If a student submits work in a format the instructor cannot open, appropriate late penalties will be applied. When ing work, use an appropriate subject line that includes key information, such as: Student s Name / Course-Section / Assignment EXAMPLE: Shaun Harrison / ENC / Argument Essay Also, when you , please consider this as professional communication, and adjust your content and mechanics accordingly. ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES: Submitted work will follow MLA guidelines, including (but not limited to): 1 margins, 12-point fonts, double spacing, an appropriate page header on every page, a creative title, and a heading (in the top left corner of the first page) with the following information: Double-Spaced Information for Heading Sample: (though your work will be double-spaced) Student s Name Shaun Harrison Instructor s Name, with Title Course and Section Number ENC Due Date, with inverted date 14 November 2009 The title should be creative, matching the content of the work. The title should be centered at the top of the page, just below the heading. All writing assignments will be judged on the content and organization, as well as on the grammar and mechanics. LATE WORK: All work is due on the assigned due date by 11:59 P.M. All work received after 11:59 P.M. on the due date will be counted as late. Late work receives a 10% grade penalty for each day it is late. Late work is only accepted up to 4 days late. After 4 days, late work is not accepted, and the grade for that assignment gets recorded as a zero (0). THE PERSUASIV ARGUMENT NOTE: While work does have a late option, it is not recommended that work is completed late. All students are encouraged to meet all assignments and deadlines. Each class meeting, the concepts build upon the prior class s concepts. Without having fully completed all work in a timely manner, learning (and your grade attached with your learning) will most likely be reduced. Once you get behind, it is not easy to catch up, so do your best to turn in all work by the assigned due dates.

5 ENGLISH 1101 COURSE CALENDAR ENC ***NOTES*** Students should look ahead at upcoming classes to see what is due and when it is due; students are expected to be prepared for each and every class meeting. Additionally, while this agenda lists the main topics/assignments/essays/etc. for this course, other information/assignments/etc. may arise throughout the semester, as needed, to accomplish an objective; class attendance is vital for keeping up with the required learning. WEEK 1: Tuesday, June 22, 2010: Thursday, June 24, 2010: *** Are you a Carrot, an Egg, or Coffee? *** Introductions *** Why Composition? (ENC 1101 & ENC 1102) *** Syllabus review *** General Grading Rubric for Essays -- Grammar: Pronouns & Point-of-View (Writing Today Ch. 27) -- Grammar: Verb Tense -- Music Activity: Can You Imagine? by Chronic ( *** The Writing Process (Pp) (Writing Today Chapter 2) *** Formatting ( How To handout) HOMEWORK: Use the How To handout to create an MLA-formatted document. Set up double spacing, 1 margins, and 12-point fonts. Add page headers, with page number & last name. Add a title of your choice. Then, type up 1 paragraph (at least 100 words total) explaining the importance of The Writing Process; start with a topic sentence, and use supporting details. DUE to the Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, June 23, *** Grammar: Sentence Variety (handout) *** Grammar: Dialogue (handout) *** Topic Sentences & Supporting Details *** Narrative Writing (Writing Today Chapter 6) -- Music Activity: Always on My Mind by Chronic ( -- Assign & Explain Group Project: Narrative Writing (handout) -- Group Pre-Writing for Narrative Writing (your ticket out the door!) HOMEWORK: Write 1 example of dialogue that could fit into your group s Narrative Writing. Include all the components of proper dialogue. Use MLA formatting

6 of a heading, page headers, a title, double spacing, 1 margins, and 12-point fonts. DUE to your Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Friday, June 25, Bring a copy with you to class on Tuesday, June, 29, WEEK 2: Tuesday, June 29, 2010: Thursday, July 1, 2010: *** Group Project: Narrative Writing Drafting (from Pre- Writing), Revising, Proofreading, Publishing + Presenting [classroom laptop computers will be available] HOMEWORK: Final Copy of Group Narrative Writing DUE to the Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, June 30, Groups will present on Thursday, July 1, *** Narrative Writing Presentations *** Narrative Writing: Reflection *** MLA: quoting & paraphrasing; in-text citations & Works Cited page HOMEWORK: MLA Practice. DUE to the Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Friday, July 2, WEEK 3: Tuesday, July 6, 2010: *** Multi-Paragraph Essay Structure (Writing Today Chapters 3, 4): -- Introduction & Thesis Statement [Group Practice] -- Body Paragraphs (Topic Sentences & Supporting Details) -- Conclusion & Re-worded Thesis Statement *** Comparison/Contrast Writing (Writing Today Chapter 12) (handout) -- What is it? -- Organization: subject-by-subject & point-by-point -- Thesis Statement -- Review Samples provided in Chapter Venn Diagram HOMEWORK: Pick a topic for your Comparison/Contrast Essay. Create a Venn Diagram to highlight the similarities & differences of your topic. Write an Introductory Paragraph, with a Thesis Statement as the last sentence. Write a Concluding Paragraph with a re-worded Thesis Statement. Type up per MLA guidelines (double spaced, 12-point fonts, 1 margins, heading, page headers, title). Venn Diagram, Introduction, &

7 Conclusion DUE to your Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Thursday, July 8, Thursday, July 8, 2010: *** Two Ways to Belong in America by Bharati Mukherjee (pages ): Thesis?; create Venn Diagram *** Finding & Evaluating Online Sources (The Wadsworth Handbook Chapter 17) *** MLA: internet sources (in-text & Works Cited entry) HOMEWORK: Find at least 2 credible online sources for your topic. Create an MLA-formatted Works Cited page. DUE to Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Sunday, July 11, WEEK 4: Tuesday, July 13, 2010: Thursday, July 15, 2010: We will meet in the Library next week on Tuesday 7/20/2010. YOU NEED YOUR VCC ID TO ACCESS THE DATABASES!!! BRING YOUR VCC ID *** Full-Sentence Outlines: Integrating research into your points *** Turn Venn Diagram into a Full-Sentence Outline (your ticket out the door!) [classroom laptops will be available] HOMEWORK: The final copy of your Comparison/Contrast essay is DUE to the Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Friday, July 16, *** Argument Writing (Writing Today Chapter 13) (handout) -- What is it? -- Thesis Statement -- Organization *** Mini Debate *** Finding & Evaluating Library Sources (The Pocket Wadsworth Chapter 16) HOMEWORK: The final copy of your Comparison/Contrast essay is DUE to the Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Friday, July 16, Come to the Library on Tuesday, 7/20/2010, with your VCC ID and your top 3 choices for topic selection for the Persuasive Argument (to see what s available in the databases) WEEK 5: Tuesday, July 20, 2010: YOU NEED YOUR VCC ID TO ACCESS THE DATABASES!!! BRING YOUR VCC ID *** Meet in the LIBRARY!!!!!!!!!! [Building 1, 1 st Floor] HOMEWORK: Thesis Statement for Persuasive Argument DUE to your Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, July 21, Find your research! Bring to class on Thursday, July 22, 2010!!!

8 8 Thursday, July 22, 2010: *** MLA: Citing Database Sources (in-text citations & Works Cited entries) Library Web Site (samples) *** Compiling Research: putting your paper together *** Topic Outlines *** Turning your Topic Outline into a Full-Sentence Outline *** Topic Outline for Main Ideas (your ticket out the door!) HOMEWORK: Full-Sentence Outline: Bring a printed copy of your full-sentence outline to class on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 for a peer review!!! ++ Final Copy of Full-Sentence Outline DUE to your Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday, July 28, WEEK 6: Tuesday, July 27, 2010: Thursday, July 29, 2010: *** Peer Review of Full-Sentence Outline, with in-text citations & Works Cited Page: use the grading rubric as a checklist! Read the whole Outline first, and then go back and re-read (as many times as needed) to offer specific & detailed comments. HOMEWORK: Be prepared to share your topics & research in class on Thursday. The Final Copy of the Persuasive Argument is DUE to your Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Friday, July 30, *** Informal sharing of research topics & information *** Discuss & Prep for Final Exam!!! HOMEWORK: The Final Copy of the Persuasive Argument is DUE to your Instructor s Atlas by 11:59 P.M. on Friday, July 30, FINAL: Tuesday, August 3, 2010: FINAL EXAM!!! regular classroom time

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