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: 3 p.m. M, W, F Classroom: Lang. & Lit. 221 Instructor: Joseph Johnson Office: Lang. & Lit. 416F josjohns@cwu.edu Office hours: M, W, F 2 3, 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 essays. 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 { Fall 2010 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. 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 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. 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 205, or * Graded sessions are marked with a ~ on the syllabus schedule. Other sessions (such as tests and workshop days) require participation to earn grades. Participation Fall 2010 } Daily participation: Every student is expected to come to class prepared for instruction and ready to engage fellow students, the instructor, and the material. If you are not prepared for class, if you have been consistently late for class, or if you are disruptive (such as in the use of electronic devices) you will be counted absent. If you come to class and participate (or are prepared to participate), you will earn 5 points per graded session*. An absence will automatically eliminate any participation points for that day and may result in the loss of other points depending on the day s assignment, especially if a project cannot be made up outside of class. Participation Penalty (Absences): There are many reasons for missing any particular session. This class does not distinguish beteen excused and unexcused absences. As such, three absences are not counted against your grade (other than the loss of participation points). However, students that exceed three absences (10% of meetings), receive a participation penalty. For each absence beyond the third, a student loses participation points and his or her participation score drops an additional 15 points (the participation penalty ). After six absences (20% of the course) a student may fail the course. It is possible to have a negative participation grade. When you do miss class, check your syllabus, visit BlackBoard, and talk with a classmate about that day s lesson. You will be held responsible for completing any work assigned while you are absent. Penalty Exemption: In very rare circumstances, it is possible to appeal the penalty. This must be done within one week of the absence. If you are aware of an upcoming absence, notify your instructor.

4 { Fall 2010 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 (10/18), 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. Textbook (Writer s Harbrace 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 (Inventing Arguments): Plagiarism is failing to acknowledge or give credit to a source of information. It is intellectual theft. It involves using either an idea or the manner of expression of another person as if it is the writer s own idea or manner of expression. Plagiarism can take many forms and may be either intentional or unententional (430). 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

5 Assignments Grading Fall 2010 } Your final grade will be calculated according to the number of points you earn in the following areas (a total of 1000 points is possible): Skills [345 pts] Writing [450 pts] Expectations: Start your assignments early. As the course progresses, attention to detail becomes more significant; minor problems that were unmarked or ungraded will be graded. Even talented writers will 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. Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are due by the beginning of class on the due date. Items turned in after class on the due date may be submitted to the English Department Office for 90% credit. Assignments up to one class period late will receive 75% credit. Assignments two days 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. Revisions: Deadlines, especially for the final paper, are based on the idea that thorough editing and revising have taken place as part of the writing process. 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. Research [205 pts] Writing [450 pts] Reasoning Essay Freewrites (5) Preliminary Argumentative Synthesis Argumentative Synthesis RESEARCH [205 pts] Topic Proposal Paper Proposal Research Summaries (3) Works Cited Final Abstract SKills [345 pts] Participation Workshop Reviews (7) MLA, Attribution Test Editing Quiz (Online) Editing Test Argument Workshop Leadership Totals A A B B B C C C D D D

6 { Fall 2010 Schedule NOTES ON CLASS MEETINGS: There are 30 scheduled class periods in Fall Quarter. Please note the Thanksgiving Break November Classes are not held at CWU on these days. USING THIS SCHEDULE: In this schedule, you will see assignments matched with a letter (i.e. Reasoning Essay [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 as soon as possible, both in class and on BlackBoard. 9/22 Introductions,Texts, Syllabus, Handouts: Syllabus, Paper Topics 1 Course overview 9/24 2 ~ [A] Freewrite #1, [B] Topic Proposal, [C] Reasoning Essay WHH pp (not 1b), CP Defining a Racist, WHH pp /27 3 ~ 9/29 4 ~ 10/1 5 ~ Rhetorical Situation for writing and reading Topic Proposal [D] Research Summaries, Researching, Freewrite #2 Research methods. Meet in library, room 154. WHH pp (Evaluating sources) WHH pp (Research sources), (Summaries) WHH pp (Writing Arguments) 10/4 6 ~ Reasoning Essay Thesis statements, [E] Paper proposals, [F] Preliminary Argumentative Synthesis WHH pp (Claims) 10/6 7 ~ 10/8 8 ~ Research Summary 1 Types of arguments, Freewrite #3 Fallacies, Assumptions, and Bias WHH pp (Fallacies) WHH pp (Logic, Forming Arguments) 10/11 Logic and structure WHH pp (MLA Works 9 ~ Cited) 10/13 10 ~ 10/15 11 ~ Research Summary 2 Research Summary 3 [G] Works Cited, Freewrite #4 MLA, Plagiarism, In-text citations WHH pp (Integrating Sources), (In-text), Syllabus: Plagiarism

7 ASSIGNMENTS [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 and at the end of the quarter. Due 10/22.. [B] TOPIC PROPOSAL [20 points]: This proposal is your statement of the 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 9/29. [C] ReASONING ESSAY [50 points]: This brief ( words) essay requires you to respond to a text or argument assigned by your instructor. Due 10/4. [D] ReSEARCH SUMMARIES [3 x 20 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 ESSAY words each. Due 10/8, 10/13, 10/15. [E] PAPER PROPOSAL [25 points]: Once you have had time to research and consider your paper topics, you should be able to write a brief paper proposal Fall 2010 } 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 10/18. [F] 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 4 7 pages with sources, citations, and full MLA formatting. Due 11/3 (7 copies to recieve credit). 10/18 MLA Test, Paper [H] MLA Test WHH pp (Focusing and 12 Proposal Structuring) 10/20 13 ~ 10/22 14 ~ Journals Due Argument papers: Structure, Freewrite #5 Refining a Thesis, Opening paragraphs NB pp (Beginnings) NB pp (Using Sources) 10/25 Works Cited Integrating Sources NB pp (Paragraphs) 15 ~ 10/27 16 ~ 10/29 17 ~ Body paragraphs Editing (Clarity and Concision) NB pp. 1 9 (Concision) NB pp (Clarity) 11/1 Editing Quiz Preparing a paper, Verbs, Handout: Sample Draft 18 ~ (Online) Workshop Intro [I] 11/3 19 ~ 11/5 20 ~ Pre-Argumentative Synthesis (7 copies) Reading, Proofing, and Critiquing, [J] Argumentative Synthesis Sample workshops, Revision (cont d) Group Student Paper 0 Read and review papers 1:1 4

8 { Fall 2010 [G] 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 SYNTHESIS. Due 10/25. [H] MLA test [25 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. In-Class 10/18. [I] ARGUMENT WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP [50 points] and PEER ARGUMENT REVIEWS [105 points]: These two projects are part of the the WORKSHOP process. The WORKSHOP involves intensive peer reviewing. The LEADERSHIP component will require you to write a thoughtful critique on an assigned student paper. In addition, you will lead a class review of a student paper. The REVIEWS require you to make notes, corrections, and other marks on peer papers (10 points x 7 papers, 5 points x 7 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 11/5 and 11/19. [J] 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 11/29. [K] EDITING TEST [40 points]: This test will review your ability to finish a writing project. In-Class 12/3. [L] 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. 11/8 Workshop Group 1A: Read and review papers 2: Papers / /12 23 Workshop Group 2A: Papers 1-4 Workshop Group 1B: Papers 5-8 Read and review papers 1:5 8 Read and review papers 2:5 8 11/15 Workshop Group 2B: Read and review papers 1: Papers / /19 26 Workshop Group 1C: Papers 9-12 Workshop Group 2C: Papers 9-12 Read and review papers 2:9 12 NB pp (Gracefulness) 11/22 Advanced Editing, [K] Editing NB pp (Punctuation) 27 ~ Test prep 11/29 28 ~ 12/ /3 30 Argumentative Paper Editing Test [L] Final, Abstracts Writing Titles Editing Test