ENGL 1301: Composition I Course Syllabus

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1 ENGL 1301: Composition I Course Syllabus INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Bennie J. Brown OM bbrown@kilgore.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION ENGL Composition I (3-3-0) Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis. Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and English or concurrently enrolled in ENGL 1301/EIRW F, S, Su. ( ). COURSE RATIONALE This transferable course meets the requirement for Communications, a component of the core curriculum for every state-supported institution of higher education in Texas. The course also meets the Communication requirement for the A.A., A.S., A.A.T., and A.A.S. degrees from Kilgore College. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS Texts Aaron, Jane E. The Little, Brown Compact Handbook. 9th edition (with MLA Updates), Longman Pearson, McWhorter, Kathleen T. Successful College Writing. 6th edition (Kilgore College Custom Edition), Bedford, Important: Students are required to use MLA documentation style for papers requiring research. If a student has a previous edition of Little, Brown Compact Handbook textbook, the bookstore is offering these students an inexpensive booklet from Bedford that contains the MLA updates. Access to updated MLA documentation style is not optional. ENGL 1301-BBrown 1

2 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS ASSIGNMENTS Individual Assignments getting started activities: checking-in, ready to roll, bio to class, bio to team 1% each) Writing (4 5% each) Perfect attendance with no tardies or absences is an optional writing grade of 100. PERCENT 5 20 Research Steps 5 Research Paper The research paper is a required assignment. Failure to submit a research paper will result in a grade of F in the course regardless of student s other grades. 20 Grammar Tests 5% each) 10 Reading Quizzes (11) 5 Comprehensive Final Examination 1. Essay (10%) 2. Grammar test and Core Objectives Test (10%) 20 Team Assignments Team Oral Presentation 1 with PowerPoint 5 Team Oral Presentation 2 (This presentation is a required assignment.) 10 Total 100 Class Schedule Week General Description of Topics Readings Graded Assignment 1 Introduce course (setting goals, achieving dreams, working as a team, using ). ENGL 1301 Course Syllabus ENGL 1301 Course Calendar ENGL 1301 Foundational Component Areas Key to Grading ENGL 1301 Course Syllabus Test Getting Started Activities in Class Forum and Team Forum Discuss Team Presentation 1. Plan/practice Team Presentation 1. Grading Rubric for Team Presentation 1 ENGL 1301-BBrown 2

3 2 Plan/practice Team Presentation 1. Give Team Presentation 1. Discuss turnitin.com. Discuss the importance of developing effective study skills required to succeed in college. 3 Discuss the significance of reading in the writing in college and reading and responding to text in college. 4 Discuss the important of thinking critically before using texts and visuals in writing. Discuss the writing process. Focus on prewriting. 5 Discuss developing and supporting a thesis sentence. Practice pre-writing, mapping and writing a thesis sentence and topic outline. Discuss expository essay (writing the first draft of an essay with sentence outline, using the Kilgore College databases, collecting sources, creating works cited entries for sources collected, labeling text of sources with outline numeral and letters, paraphrasing and summarizing, integrating sources, avoiding plagiarism, and writing the introduction of the essay). Instructions for Team 1 Presentation Dress for Success: Business Casual Dress Code Casual Business Dress Code How to Dress Professionally: Business Dress Code Basics How Students Use Turnitin.com and ENGL 1301 Course Syllabus Writing, Chapter 1 Eight Better Ways to Make and Study Flashcards at College Info Geek Writing, Chapter 2/Chapter 3 Twenty-seven College Tips I Learned Sophomore Year at College Info Geek college-tips-i-learned-sophomoreyear/ Writing, Chapter 4/Chapter 5 Writing, Chapter 6 From the Paragraph to the Essay Writing, Chapter 7 Essay Planning and Organizing Template Template for Five-paragraph Essay with Grading Rubric Research Paper Document 2016 MLA Format Document Example Essay Little, Brown Compact Handbook Information for a Working Grading Rubric for PowerPoint for Team Presentation 1 Biography with originality report Chapter 1 reading test Learning Style Assessment Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 reading test Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 reading tests Chapter 6 reading test/test on Thesis Sentence/Test on From the Paragraph to the Essay Completed Essay Planning and Organizing Template for expository essay Sentence outline (with introductory paragraph) generated in Template for Fiveparagraph Essay with Grading Rubric Bibliography cards in MLA style for five sources ENGL 1301-BBrown 3

4 6 Discuss writing body paragraphs (with text and visuals) and conclusion of an essay, peer reviewing, creating a works cited page, proofreading, using the grading rubric to self-assess the essay. Bibliography, Periodical Databases, Finding Visuals, Audio, and Video, Using Summary, Paraphrase, and Quotation, Integrating Sources into Your Text, Avoiding Plagiarism ENGL 1301 Course Syllabus, Kilgore College Statement on Academic Honesty Template for Five-paragraph Essay with Grading Rubric 2016 MLA Format Document Writing, Chapter 7 7 Discuss comparison/contrast essay. Writing, Chapter 16 8 Discuss Unit 1 Grammar: Punctuation and Sentence Faults. 9 Discuss Unit II Grammar Test: Verbs, Pronouns, Modifiers, Conjunctions, Dependent and Independent Clauses. 10 Discuss reading and writing arguments. Discuss the Argument Essay Planning and Organizing Template. Discuss argument essay. 11 Discuss Team Presentation 2. Begin working as a team to prepare Team Presentation 2. Little, Brown Compact Handbook, information selected from chapters and Little, Brown Compact Handbook, information selected from chapters Writing, Chapter 20 and Chapter 21 Argument Essay Planning and Organizing Template Argument Example Essay: Research Paper Argument Essay Template Team Presentation 2 Instructions Grading Rubric for Team Presentation 2 Team Reflection Paper collected Expository essay Comparison/contrast essay Chapter 16 reading test Unit 1 Grammar Test Unit II Grammar Test Chapter 20 and Chapter 21 reading tests Essay Team Presentation 2 12 Discuss narrative essay. Work as a team to finalize Team Presentation 2. Writing, Chapter 12 Narrative Essay Instructions Narrative Argument Essay Planning and Organizing Template Example Narrative Essay: Dead Man Flying Template for Narrative Essay Chapter 12 reading test Essay ENGL 1301-BBrown 4

5 13 Teams present (Team Presentation 2). Grading Rubric for Team Presentation 2 Team Reflection Paper 14 Give final (grammar test, final essay, and Core Objectives Exam). Final Grade for Course Final grammar test, final essay, and Core Objectives Exam The final grade is composed of the average of the scores received on the following assignments: Major grades (includes essays, research paper, tests, oral presentations, grammar tests, average) 80 percent Comprehensive final exam grammar test, core objective Test, and final essay 20 percent Grade Scale % = A; 80 89% = B; 70 79% = C; 60-69%= D; Below 60% = F Class Calendar The class calendar is posted in the component of this course. CLASSROOM POLICIES Instructor s Office Hours Students are welcome to conference with the instructor by appointment during office hours. Since office hours vary according to the instructor s schedule each semester, office hours are posted at the instructor s office door (OM 113) rather than included this syllabus. Students taking this course on other campuses will receive notice of the instructor s office hours. Textbooks Students must have textbooks by Day 1, Week 3. A student who does not bring all textbooks to the first class meeting in Week 3 will be counted absent from class until he/she obtains the textbooks. A student who does not bring required textbook(s) to each class session will be counted absent for that session. Mandatory elearning Component () This course has a mandatory component accessed at Students access with a user ID and password. Using is not optional. Students must access this classroom regularly. In the classroom, students access course materials relative to lectures and class discussion, relative to this course, discussion forums, some quizzes, etc. ENGL 1301-BBrown 5

6 The student is responsible for checking, where all information about assignments, changes to assignments, course proceedings, and grades will be posted for student to access individually. Course Materials (Handouts) Students access course materials (handouts) through under the appropriate week (Week 1, Week 2, etc). The purpose of these materials is to help students understand assignments and expectations of assignments. A student who does not bring appropriate handouts for the course session will be counted absent until he or she retrieves appropriate course materials (handouts) from. For efficiency and quick access to course materials in class, students should print and organize these materials in a loose-leaf notebook (with dividers). Supplies Calendar for keeping up with assignments, appointments, etc. (optional) Loose-leaf notebook and dividers for organizing course materials (handouts) from Pocket folder for research materials 8 ½ X 11 typing paper for computer generated assignments Long/short Scantron test forms for quizzes/major tests 1 yellow and 1 pink highlighter Red ink pen 3 X 5 note cards (10-15 cards) 4 X 6 note cards (at least 25) Kilgore College Policy Instructors and students are required to use only KC mail for correspondence. Starting with the Fall Semester 2016, when an instructor s a student, the instructor is required to the student only through the instructor s official Kilgore College address. Also, the student is required to the instructor only through the student s official Kilgore College account. Instructions for accessing KC are the following ( All Kilgore College students will get a KC address. This is your main communication to be used for the college. Your instructors will use this to send you important class information. The Business Office, the Registrar s Office, Financial Aid and Student Services all will use your KC to communicate with you, also. If you are a currently enrolled (registered) KC student, in good standing with the business office (that is, your bill is paid or covered by financial aid), then we invite you to sign up for your KC account. ENGL 1301-BBrown 6

7 It s free. It s accessible from any computer with Internet access. It has a LOT of storage (about 2 gigs worth). How to set up your KC address: Get out your student ID number. You will you need the last four digits. Go to to log in. (NOTE: NO www!) Your username is: The first four letters of your last name + The first four letters of your first name + The LAST four digits of your KC ID number (Not your social security number, but the college-issued ID number) Example: If your name is Chris Smith and your KC ID is , then your username is smitchri6789. Your first password: Your initial password is the word Student + your month number and birth date number, using double digits for each. For example, if you were born on May 6, your password is Student0506. NOTE: Student has the S capitalized! It will not work unless you do the cap. The rest are lower case. Once you have figured out your username and password, log in. You will be presented an agreement page where you will check that you agree to abide by the user agreement. You are ready to go. Your new address is your username@go.kilgore.edu (Example, smitchri6789@go.kilgore.edu). Kilgore College Attendance Policy Kilgore College expects punctuality and regular class attendance. An absence is defined as a student's not being in class for any reason. An instructor may drop students when their lack of attendance prohibits them from meeting the course Student Learning Outcomes or when students accumulate excessive absences. "Excessive absences" is defined as the equivalent of two weeks instruction in a 16-week semester or at least 12.5% of the total hours of instruction in any term. Some workforce programs may have more stringent attendance requirements due to applicable external requirements and/or competencies; therefore, students in workforce programs should check with their instructor regarding the specific number of absences allowed. Students will be dropped for nonattendance per Federal Financial Aid requirements. ENGL 1301-BBrown 7

8 In this course, when a student misses two weeks of class (four sessions of a MW class that meets three hours per week, three sessions of a class that meets four hours per week (excelerate class), four sessions of a TT class, six sessions of a MWF class, or two sessions of an evening class), the student is no longer eligible for enrollment. A student who becomes ineligible for enrollment is responsible for officially withdrawing from the course. A student who fails to withdraw officially from the course will receive an F or W at the discretion of the instructor. Two tardies equal one absence. When a student is tardy, it is his/her responsibility to notify the instructor immediately following class on the day of the tardy. Unless the tardy student notifies the instructor at the end of the class session, an absence will not be changed to a tardy. A student leaving class before the class is dismissed will be marked absent for that class. A student who is neither absent nor tardy will earn a major grade of 100. Missing Class A student missing class is responsible for obtaining information missed during that session and will be held accountable for all assignments. Kilgore College Policy on Religious Day Absence In accordance with Texas Education Code , a student may request and be granted an absence from classes on a religious holy day provided the student follows college procedures for seeking such authorization. It is the student's responsibility to make satisfactory arrangements with instructors prior to the absence for completing makeup work. The procedure governing an absence on a religious holy day is outlined in the Kilgore College Student Handbook. Kilgore College Policy on Make-Up Work Effective communication between students and their instructor is essential. Students are responsible for initiating any make up work regardless of the cause of the absence. Students absent on official college business are entitled to make up any and all missed work without any penalty attached. However, students should notify their instructors in advance of the absence and should schedule any make-up assignments before the absence. If the student does not submit makeup work by the prearranged time, the student forfeits the right for further make-up of that assignment. For a student whose absence is not official college business, the individual instructor will judge if the student is eligible to make up work. In all cases, the instructor will determine the time for making up work and the nature of the make-up work. Whenever possible, students should discuss their impending absence with the instructor and schedule the make-up work prior to the absence." In this course, the instructor will administer a make-up test or allow a student make up other ENGL 1301-BBrown 8

9 work only if the student is absent on official Kilgore College Business or if the student arranges with the instructor to take a test prior to an absence. A dual credit student absent on official high school business can make up missed work if the instructor receives written notification from the high school counselor or student s teacher. The student must make up missed work no later than the next day after the student returns from being on official school business. The dual credit student may also arrange to submit a paper or take a test prior to an absence. Submitting Assignments Written Outside of Class 1. All written assignments must be computer generated per instructions provided unless the instructor directs otherwise. The student will not be permitted to leave class to print an assignment. 2. The student will submit each paper as hard copy unless the instructor requires that the student submit the assignment to also. Accepting Assignments 1. This instructor does not accept a late assignment. A late assignment is an assignment that the student does not submit at the time when the assignment is collected in the classroom or when the deadline has occurred in. 2. If a student cannot attend class on the day that is an assignment is due, the instructor will accept the assignment submits the assignment through Messages, through official Kilgore College by the time that class begins. The student can also deliver or send the assignment to the instructor before class begins. Mandatory Use of Turnitin.com Plagiarism Detection Service Students must submit all papers/major essays to this plagiarism detection service. A paper submitted to the instructor without posting it to <turnitin.com> prior to submission will receive a zero. 1. Turnitin.com access information is on the class homepage in. 2. Students are required to submit each paper/major essays to <turnitin.com>. 3. Students are responsible for retrieving the originality report from the <turnitin.com> Web site (1) for correcting plagiarism problems prior to submitting the paper/major essays to the instructor and (2) for submitting the originality report with the assignment. Students who do not submit the originality report with an assignment will receive a zero on the assignment. 4. In this course syllabus, students should read the Kilgore College Statement on Academic carefully and direct questions about this policy to the instructor. Computer, Software, and Internet Access Requirement ENGL 1301-BBrown 9

10 This course requires access to a computer, the Internet, and Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. Computer, software, and Internet access is available in open computer labs on both the Kilgore campus and the Longview campus. The student must not destroy returned papers or delete any word document generated for this course. Because a file can be lost or corrupted, it is best to save work both on the hard drive and on a CD or flash drive. Note: The computers in the open college labs do not allow work to be saved on the hard drives. Before vacating a lab computer, the student must eject the flash drive or CD to take with him/her. Working in Teams Students will work in learning teams in this class. During Week 1, each student will become a member of a team. Although each student will be a part of a team, only a student's individual grades and the team oral presentation grades will be recorded in the grade book. Missing class, failing to work productively with the team, or failing to submit work required through collaboration may affect the team s presentation grades. If a student is not participating as a team member (shouldering his/her share of the load), the team can vote the student off the island at which point the student will work on his/her own to complete and present individually assignments required by the team. Leaving the Classroom When Class is in Session If a student leaves a class session early for any reason other than for an emergency or with instructor approval, the student cannot return to class for the remaining portion of the class. When a student leaves before class is dismissed, the instructor will count the student absent for that class session. Eating and Drinking in Classroom Students must not eat or drink in the classroom. Using Cell Phone for Personal Business in Classroom 1. Prior to entering the classroom, the student must deactivate the ringer or the cell phone and other electronic equipment and must not wear earphones. A cell phone must not be visible to the student or to anyone else during class. If the cell phone is visible, I reserve the right to count the student absent for that class session. 2. If the student uses a cell phone (makes a call, answers an incoming call, texts, reads/sends , or browses the Internet while class is in session), the student will be counted absent for that class session. 3. If the student leaves class to use a cell phone or to answer a ringing phone, the student will be counted absent for that class session. 4. If a student is expecting an emergency phone call, the student should ask his/her party to contact the Kilgore College Police Department, which, in turn, will contact the student in ENGL 1301-BBrown 10

11 class. Exception: With the instructor s approval, a student, or students, can use a cell phone in class to browse the Internet to obtain for class-related information. Using Other Electronic Equipment in Class 1. A student using a laptop computer, ipad, or cell phone to connect to the Internet in class must use these devices only to access information relative to information discussed or taught (with instructor s approval). 2. A student using a laptop computer, ipad, or telephone to access information not relative to information discussed or taught will be will be counted absent for that class session. Kilgore College Civility Statement Students are expected to assist in maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning. Inappropriate or distractive behavior is prohibited in order to assure that everyone has an opportunity to gain from time spent in the course. Should a disruptive incident occur, the faculty member in charge may remove the student. Students have the right to appeal through the student complaint process. Instructor Note: In addition to obvious examples of inappropriate or distractive behavior, placing one s head on the desk is considered inappropriate or distractive behavior. The instructor will count absent from class a student placing his/her head on the desk. Kilgore College ADA Statement Kilgore College is committed to making reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities in reaching their academic potential. If you choose to request accommodations for a documented disability which may impact your performance, attendance, or grades in this course, you must first register with the Office of Disability Services. Please note that classroom accommodations cannot be provided prior to your instructor s receipt of an accommodation letter from the Office of Disability Services. For more information about accommodations, please contact the Disability Services office on the second floor of the Devall Student Center: (903) Kilgore College Statement on Academic Honesty Kilgore College expects students to do their own work. The department will not tolerate academic dishonesty, including plagiarism (submitting someone else s work as your own). The following information concerning academic dishonesty is taken from the Kilgore College Student Success Guide (Handbook): Misconduct for which students are subject to discipline falls into the following categories: A. Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following: 1. Academic dishonesty including but not limited to cheating and plagiarism. a. The term cheating includes, but is not limited to (1) acquiring information for specifically assigned projects, working with one or more persons on an exam that is to be taken as an individual, or observing work from another individual s exam; (2) ENGL 1301-BBrown 11

12 providing information on an exam that is to be done individually or giving out the exam or content prior to the exam time. b. The term plagiarism includes, but is not limited to (1) failing to credit sources used in a work product in an attempt to pass off the work as one s own; (2) attempting to receive credit for work performed by another, including papers obtained in whole or in part from individuals or from other sources, including the Internet. c. [Misconduct also includes] conspiracy to commit an act of academic dishonesty. Student Disciplinary Procedures. Matters of Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty matters may first be considered by the faculty member who may recommend penalties such as withdrawal from the course, failing the course, reduction or changing of a grade in the course, a test, assignment, or in other academic work; denial of a degree and/or performing additional academic work not required by other students in the course. Acceptance of the faculty member s recommended penalties by the student shall make the penalties final and constitutes a waiver of further administrative procedures. If the student does not accept the decision of the faculty member, he/she may have the case heard by the appropriate department chair, dean and Vice President of Instruction for review. If the student is ultimately found not to have been involved in academic dishonesty, the instructor shall not base his/her evaluation of the student on the alleged but unproven dishonesty. If the student is ultimately found to have violated matters of academic dishonesty, the appropriate disciplinary sanction shall be implemented. Any student who believes that a grade has been inequitably awarded should refer to the academic grade change procedures. Kilgore College Policy Regarding Guests in Class Visitors should not be allowed in class on a continuing basis unless they are on the class roll as a registered student or registered as an audit student. Certain exceptions are listed below: 1. Persons who are assigned to a student by the Counselor of Special Populations for the purpose of providing education services for that student in the classroom 2. A duly registered student who withdraws from the course but is granted permission by the instructor to continue attending per the student s request 3. Persons who have received written permission from the appropriate dean for extenuating circumstances Instructors are responsible for providing a quality instructional environment that facilitates the best possible education for students. Faculty members should generally not allow a student s guests or family members to visit classes. Instructors may, at their discretion, allow a child of a student to attend class for one meeting if, in the instructor s opinion, circumstances warrant such a decision. However, a child should not be allowed to attend on a continuing basis. If children are present for scheduled learning activities, the parent or guardian remains responsible for the well-being of the child. Children should not be left unattended or unsupervised on campus. ENGL 1301-BBrown 12

13 Kilgore College Student Grievance Policy If a student wishes to pursue through the administrative structure some action that has been taken that significantly impacts him or her in a negative way, he or she needs to complete a Student Grievance Form available from the offices of department or division support specialists. This procedure applies to both instructional and non-instructional issues. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, students will 1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes. 2. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution. 3. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose. 4. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts. 5. Use Edited American English in academic essays. FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREAS Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Innovation Inquiry Analysis of information Evaluation of information How will the objective be addressed? Students will develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution to compose essays in a variety of composition modes. Students will develop original ideas for thesis statements that are narrow and focused. Students will engage in research of credible sources for use in an assignment requiring appropriate attribution. Students will recognize appropriate development of various composition modes. Students will reflect, individually and collaboratively, to assess proper implementation and use of the writing process How will the objective be assessed? and may include common assessments embedded in exams, which may include objective and/or subjective questions and may include common assessments embedded in exams, which may include objective and/or subjective questions ENGL 1301-BBrown 13

14 Synthesis of information Communication Effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through -written communication -oral communication -visual communication Teamwork Ability to consider different points of view Ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal Students will understand and use the writing process, both individually and collaboratively, to compose adequately developed essays with appropriate attribution for a specific purpose and audience as they read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts. Using edited American English, students will understand and use the writing process, both individually and collaboratively, to compose adequately developed essays with appropriate attribution for a specific purpose and audience as they read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts. Students will relate the elements of the writing process to oral presentations to reflect organization, and adequate and specific development for a specific purpose and audience Students will use visual forms of enhancement including utilization of technology in oral presentations. Students will collaborate in relating elements of the writing process to an oral presentation, either through development and delivery of a presentation or in responding critically to a presentation. Students will collaborate in relating elements of the writing process to an oral presentation, either through development and delivery of a presentation or in ENGL 1301-BBrown 14

15 Personal Responsibility Ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decisionmaking responding critically to a presentation. Students will maintain academic integrity by providing appropriate attribution and by producing original work on assignments. All major essays submitted to Turnitin.com, a plagiarism detection service Critical Thinking Skills to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information Communication Skills to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication Teamwork to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal Personal Responsibility to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making Evaluation of Instructor At the end of the semester, students will be given an opportunity to evaluate the instructor and the course. Approved evaluation forms are provided by the Office of Institutional Research, which is also responsible for their analysis. Disclaimer The instructor reserves the right to amend and/or modify this syllabus as necessary to promote the best education possible within prevailing conditions affecting this course. ENGL 1301-BBrown 15