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Instructor: Charles Porter Office: BH 209 Campus Phone: 410-572-8777 Email: cporter@worwic.edu Office Hours: Tues. & Thurs.: 10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon & 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wed.: 9:00-9:30 p.m. Spring 2017 Syllabus ENG 101-D11 and ENG 101A-D02: Fundamentals of English I Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:45-2:15 p.

1 Instructor: Charles Porter Office: BH 209 Campus Phone: Office Hours: Tues. & Thurs.: 10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon & 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wed.: 9:00-9:30 p.m. Spring 2017 Syllabus ENG 101-D11 and ENG 101A-D02: Fundamentals of English I Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:45-2:15 p.m. Texts: McWhorter, Kathleen T. Successful College Writing: Skills, Strategies, Learning Styles. 6th ed., Bedford/St. Martin s, MLA Handbook. 8th ed., New York, The Modern Language Association of America, Required Materials: A two pocket folder Strongly Recommended Materials: I also recommend getting a flash drive or using a free program with cloud storage like Dropbox or Google Drive to store and retrieve documents from any computer. Blackboard: This class will have a supplementary Blackboard component where you can download the syllabus, view your grades, and occasionally find other links or files. Above Quick Links on the college homepage ( click on mywor-wic. Enter your username and password to login to your mywor-wic student portal. In the My Blackboard Classes box, click on our class, and you will be directed to our Blackboard site. All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor-Wic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described in the college catalog. Wor-Wic Community College considers the following as violations of the computer usage policy: o Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals. o Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members or any unauthorized individuals. Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures. Course Description: This course is designed to help students develop their college-level writing skills with an emphasis on the writing process. This course includes an introduction to research skills. Students write summary assignments and a series of essays in various modes, culminating in an argumentative research paper. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course in order to enroll in English 151. Hours: 39 lecture. Prerequisites: ENG 095 and ENG 096, or ENG 097, with grades of C or better, or acceptable reading and writing placement test scores. Usually offered in the fall, spring and summer.

2 Objective: What should I be able to do by the end of this course? Assessment Goals: What are the specific skills I must learn in order to meet the course objectives? Assessment Strategies: How will my skills be assessed? 1. Evaluate effective characteristics of essays written in various modes (GEO 3 and 4) 2. Compose expository and argumentative essays (synthesis) which meet or exceed the Maryland C Standard (GEO 1, 3 and 4) 3. Employ information literacy skills ethically and correctly according to MLA style (GEO 3, 4, and 5) GRADE COMPONENTS: 1.Distinguish characteristics unique to essays written in specific modes 2. Identify characteristics of effective essays 3. Analyze effectiveness of authors rhetorical strategies (for addressing purpose, audience, constraints) and logic 1. Develop thesis statements for expository and argumentative essays 2. Develop adequate support for various types of essays 3. Organize ideas and connect them coherently between paragraphs 4. Organize ideas and connect them coherently within paragraphs 5. Use appropriate rhetorical strategies 6. Employ precise diction and sentence structure 7. Apply conventions consistent with standard written English 1. Use multiple forms of media to identify, gather, and synthesize information from a variety of sources* 1a. Identify the nature and extent of the information needed 1b. Locate sources effectively and efficiently 2. critically determine the credibility, accuracy, and utility of source information* 3. Demonstrate ability to quote, paraphrase, summarize, and cite all sources accurately 4. Employ correct MLA format for essay, the in-text citations, and the works cited entries *These items are also Information Literacy Competency Standards. GRADING GRADE SCALE: Essay 1: Illustration 10% A Essay 2: Cause/Effect 15% B reading quizzes, in-class writing, final exam formal essays, in-class writing The ultimate assessment of Objective 3 is the final exam. These items will also be assessed through quiz items, the Information Literacy assessment, prewriting forms, annotated articles, informal exercises, and formal essays. Essay 3: Definition 15% C Essay 4: Argument 20% D Participation/Class Work 10% F Below 60 Quizzes 10% Homework 10% Final Exam 10%

3 Grades and Grade Reports: You should get into the habit of keeping track of your own grades. After week three or so, most grades will be visible via Blackboard, but there will be a lag between grading and posting scores to Blackboard, so please make an appointment with me if you have questions or concerns about your grade. I absolutely will not send grades via . Late Work: If you know that you will not be able to turn in an assignment on the due date, the best policy is to inform me ahead of time. Each essay is due when class begins on the scheduled due date. Pay special attention to these items: Only one of the first three major essays will be accepted past the deadline. The final argumentative essay will NOT be accepted late for any reason. The one late paper will only be accepted for five calendar days after the specified date, and it will earn a ten percent deduction for each late day. To clarify, essays submitted one minute late will lose 10%, essays submitted 24 hours and one minute late will lose 20% and so on. All other assignments are due at the beginning of class on the specified date. Peer review cannot be made up. No make-up quizzes or graded class work will be given. Absolutely no late work will be accepted beyond the last day of scheduled classes. **Extra credit may be available later in the semester. Extra credit is never meant to take the place of missed work. Only those who have completed all major assignments will be eligible for possible extra credit.** Original Work As English 101 is a process-based course, you may not reuse old essays from other classes, including English 101. You may reuse a portion of an old essay (up to a paragraph) and/or the research from an old essay, but these must be approved by me in advance. Otherwise reusing old essays will be treated as a violation of Academic Honesty. ESSAY REQUIREMENTS General Information: You will write four major essays for this course. Specific assignment sheets will be handed out as each essay is introduced. Format: All drafts of all four formal essays MUST BE TYPED and follow the most recent edition of the Modern Language Association (MLA) guidelines. These were published in the 2016 MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (8th ed.). Additionally, the Arts and Humanities faculty also produce an MLA guide for Wor- Wic students, and copies can be found in the Media Centers on campus. Handwritten drafts, whether rough drafts or final essays, will not be accepted. Submission: The major essays must be submitted in a two-pocket folder that includes all of your prewriting, workshop rough draft, peer review or conference notes, and printed copies of any sources you may have integrated and cited, and the folder must be submitted at the start of class on the due date. I will not accept any essays that are missing these materials.

4 Peer Review: For many of your essays, you will engage in peer review sessions with your classmates. These sessions are designed to help you practice your critical reading and analytical skills as well as receive helpful feedback before you turn in your essay. Since peer review depends on other students in class, the peer-review sessions cannot be made up. OTHER TASKS Participation/Class Work: In-class writings/class work depend on your reaction to or interaction with some aspect of reading, lecture, or discussion; thus, no class work can be made up. Quizzes: Expect a number of quizzes based on your reading. Often quizzes are based on homework from the night before, but can include anything covered in the class so far. The quiz will usually be given at the beginning of the class; thus, if you arrive late, you will miss the quiz. Quiz material is often discussed in the prior class attending class regularly and communicating with your instructor are very important. Written homework or writing conferences with the instructor may be counted for quiz points. Homework: In addition to essays and readings, homework exercises from your text may be assigned throughout the semester. My philosophy on homework is that its purpose is to provide practice in certain skills. Homework exercises from the text are assigned depending on the needs of the class and are, therefore, assigned during class. No homework assignments may be turned in late. Final Exam: The final exam will consist of a number of multiple-choice questions that will require you to apply the writing skills you have learned and practiced during the semester. ACADEMIC RESOURCES Services for Students with Disabilities: Wor Wic provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of If you are in need of accommodations, please contact the counseling office at (410) For more information, see Wor Wic's Services for Students with Disabilities web page. Academic Assistance: Please see me immediately if you have questions or concerns about the course or the assignments. Since the only way to learn to write well is to write and revise often, the most important and effective writing help will come from attending all classes for instruction and feedback, thoughtfully and carefully completing all assignments, and by considering and using feedback from me as well as from your peers as you revise. If you are having difficulty with assignments, you have other tools to use: your texts are excellent resources, and you should learn to use them when you have a question. Finally, I am available outside of class to meet with you individually. Writing Conferences: The Reading & Writing Center Reading and Writing Center (MTC204): You may seek writing assistance from a qualified instructor in the Reading/Writing Center. These drop in conferences are available on a first-come, first-served basis during the regular hours of the Reading and writing Center, so do not wait until the last minute to seek writing assistance. Come prepared with your original assignment and a printed copy of your written work. Center hours are: M&Th. 8:30-6:30; T&W: 8:30-8:00; F: 10:00-1:30; Sat 10:00-1:00. Do not wait until the day before an assignment is due to seek assistance.

5 Tutoring Service: Tutoring for all general education courses, including English 101, is available in AHB 205 & 305. All sessions are drop-in only. PROFESSIONALISM Attendance/ Participation: English 101 is designed so that important material is covered in every class; therefore, missing even one or two classes may be detrimental to your progress in the course. You are the person responsible for finding out what you may have missed and for keeping your reading and writing assignments current. Absence is not an excuse for being unprepared for the next class. Regular attendance and participation are the best ways to ensure your success in English 101. Missing three classes will require you to meet with your instructor to discuss your progress and continuance in the class. Finally, meet the instructor during office hours (not during class time) for clarification of material missed due to absence. Classroom Civility: To help maintain a civil and professional academic environment: Adhere to the civility statement listed in the catalog. Turn off all unnecessary electronic devices before class (texting during class will not be tolerated); Remain present and attentive throughout the entire class session. Listening actively and avoid side conversations while others are presenting information. Do not detract from a positive classroom environment or the behavior will be addressed and the offender will be asked to leave the classroom. ACADEMIC HONESTY Academic Honesty Policy: Academic honesty is expected of all students. Students should refer to the Student Conduct section of the college catalog for an explanation of the violations of academic values and the procedures that will be followed if a student is charged with one of these primary offenses, which include Cheating Plagiarism Facilitating academic dishonesty Fabrication Other forms of academic dishonesty As English 101 is a research- and process-based course, I expect you to use appropriate academic sources honestly and ethically. If you are unsure whether or not you are using sources correctly, please contact me. More on plagiarism: In this course, we will spend a great deal of time explaining plagiarism and ethical uses of research. I do expect you to be honest when using sources. I take plagiarism extremely seriously, and have no tolerance for malicious plagiarism. Furthermore, because this course is a research-writing course that focuses on scholarly, reliable and reputable research, I do not allow the use of Wikipedia or other non-academic internet sources. If you would like to use a source outside the databases (from the internet), prior instructor approval is required, so I can help you make sure the source is, indeed, appropriate for college level writing, researching, and thinking. SEXUAL VIOLENCE DISCLOSURES Wor-Wic Community College seeks a campus free of sexual violence which includes sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and/or any form of sex or gender discrimination. Please be aware that if a student discloses a personal experience verbally or in writing as a Wor-Wic student to a faculty or staff member, the employee cannot maintain confidentiality and has the mandatory responsibility to notify

6 one of the college s Title IX coordinators. However, if you d like to make a confidential disclosure of any such violence, you can contact Wor-Wic s director of counseling (X-2900) or you can contact the Life Crisis Center at HELP or Information on rights of victims of sexual violence and related resources is available in the college catalog and at the public safety page of Wor-Wic s website: EMERGENCY INFORMATION In the event of severe inclement weather or other emergency, information about the closing of the college will be communicated via e2campus and the College's website. Faculty will communicate with students about their courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and grading policies, via Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all assignments in accordance with class policies. FINAL NOTE English 101 is the most important course in your college career it is the gateway to academic writing, researching, and thinking skills which are essential to college success. I am here to help you on this journey, and I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your writing. Let s make it a great semester! COURSE SCHEDULE How to use the Course Schedule: Be responsible by knowing what will be covered in each class and what homework is due for each class. Look ahead and plan your time accordingly. Record completion of work (by checking it off) and your returned grades. There are plenty of resources available to you outside of class to help you on this journey. You are not alone, but the responsibility of seeking out help and completing the assignments rests entirely in your hands. SCW: Successful College Writing MLA: MLA Handbook. 8 th ed. Date Read Do 1) 1/17 2) Log on to Blackboard and look around SCW: chs /19 Complete your Narrative Composition 3) SCW: chs. 4 and 14 1/24 your instructor 4) In Your Face distributed in class 1/26 Locate and bring an effective or ineffective print advertisement 5) 1/31 SCW: ch. 7 Prewriting Plan for Illustration Essay 6) 2/2 SCW: ch. 8 Illustration Essay Draft 7) 2/7 SCW: chs. 19 & 22 Final Illustration Essay 8) 2/9 SCW: chs. 23, and 24 (part 1) Prewriting Plan for Cause/Effect 9) 2/14 SCW: ch. 9 Cause/Effect Rough Draft AND Complete Works Cited 2/16 CONFERENCES WITH INSTRUCTOR: 2/21 me your rough draft at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled conference for full credit! 12) 2/23 SCW: ch. 18, pp Final Cause/Effect Essay

7 13) 2/28 Prewriting plan for Extended Definition Essay 14) 3/2 SCW: ch. 10 Extended Definition Essay Draft NO CLASS 3/7 & 3/9! Happy Spring Break! Work on your essays! 15) 3/14 Final Extended Definition Essay 16) 3/16 SCW: ch. 20 and 21 17) 3/21 Three Proposals for Argument Essays 18) 3/23 Prewriting Plan/Full outline for argument essay 19) 3/28 Complete Refutation Worksheet 20) 3/30 Full works cited page for argument essay 21) 4/4 CONFERENCES WITH INSTRUCTOR: 22) me your rough draft at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled conference for full credit! 4/6 Your argument essay, and then read it again, 23) and then read it again. And revise while 4/11 you re at it. 24) Polish your final essay; FINAL ARGUMENT IS DUE AT THE START SCW: ch. 25 4/13 OF CLASS! No exceptions 25) 4/18 SCW: pgs ) 4/20 STUDY BOTH TEXTS! OUR FINAL EXAM IS TUESDAY, APRIL 25 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING: ENG 200H-D01 - Spring 2017 TR 10:45-12:15 p.m., HH 205

CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING: ENG 200H-D01 - Spring 2017 TR 10:45-12:15 p.m., HH 205 Instructor: Dr. Elinor Cubbage Office Hours: Tues. and Thurs. by appointment Email: ecubbage@worwic.edu Phone: 410-334-2999