OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE English 101 Introduction to Composition Credit Hours: Lecture: 3.0 Lab: 0 (No lab) Course Number: 107 MWF 9-9:50 a.m. NKM 111 116 MWF 1-1:50 p.m. NKM 111 133 T-Th 8:30-9:45 a.m. GLZ 326 FACULTY INFORMATION Insructor - Kelly E. Anthony-Gratton, M. A. Phone 417.447.8228 E-mail anthonyk@otc.edu Website Ms. A. s Classroom Office Hours Main Campus: MWF 8-9 a.m., 2-3 p.m. Gillioz Downtown: T Th 11:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
2 CLASS TEXTS AND MATERIALS Required Textbooks: Harris, Muriel. Prentice Hall Reference Guide. 8 th Ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2011. (If you use the 7 th edition, you will be responsible for obtaining updated page information and new material on your own.) -Bundled with mycomplab access code. Power of Language/Language of Power: A Collection of Readings. New York: Pearson Custom Publishing, 2011. Technology: Internet access. You can also use the Internet on campus or at your local library. Saving mechanism: Jump/Flash drive or CD-RW, OTC Student Drive or access to Dropbox.com to save backup copies of your coursework. Dropbox.com has proven to be an excellent storage tool. Your instructor is not responsible for lost work or failed jump drives. Backing up your own work is your responsibility. Save an electronic and a hard copy of every assignment you submit. In case of grade or submission discrepancy, you may be asked to provide a copy of a graded assignment and/or original document. (Remember to save backup copies of all writing assignments and other coursework! In case of grade or submission discrepancy, you may be asked to provide a copy of a graded assignment and/or original document.) Microsoft Office Word will be useful. Blackboard (Bb): This class will be expected to use Blackboard to obtain copies of class assignments, schedules, check course grades, and other course documents as announced. Further, Blackboard may be used as a tool for class discussions, online activities, and communication with classmates and the instructor. The instructional site, Ms. A. s Classroom button offers helpful websites and more for writers. Blackboard technical support: OTC Student Help Desk at 447-7548. COURSE ABSTRACT AND CONTENT Prerequisite: Grade of NC or higher in ENG 050 or satisfactory score on the English Placement Assessment or successful completion of TLC 045. Course Rationale: This course introduces students to college writing, using both formal and informal language, and especially to guide them through the writing processes of thinking, composing, editing, and proofreading. Catalog Description: English 101 is an introduction to college-level writing with emphasis upon the process of thinking, composing, revising, editing, and proofreading. Topics include basic research writing and documentation techniques.
3 Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of how audience, purpose and occasion shape their writing choices. 2. Demonstrate several strategies for selecting and developing a topic. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the writing process. 4. Demonstrate logical reasoning in written work, including the use of transitions and connectives between ideas. 5. Employ conventions of standard, edited English, including correct diction, syntax, usage, and grammar. 6. Use a variety of sentence structures. 7. Evaluate source materials for currency, quality, accuracy, and appropriateness. 8. Integrate source materials into writing using correct documentation techniques. 9. Analyze and evaluate their own and others' writing. Course Content: Lessons This course contains 16 lessons one lesson for each week of the semester. Keep in mind that some assignments overlap and extend in other weeks. Writing Projects These assignments will include reflective writing tasks, writing for fluency, in class collaborative activities, in class writings, and college level essays. We will focus on the following topics: 1. Writing Process 2. Writing for Audience, Purpose, and Occasion 3. Technology and Written Communication 4. Paragraph Development 5. Revising 6. Editing for Major Grammatical Errors 7. Essay Development 8. Critical and Analytical Reading and Discussion of Texts 9. Finding, Evaluating, and Using Sources 10.Writing on demand INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS This class uses a variety of instructional methods including: 1. In-class and out-of-class writing activities 2. Researching and writing resource supportive essays 3. In-class discussions 4. Collaborative learning (groups) 5. Peer-review of student writing 6. Online discussion and activities 7. Quizzes 8. Current technology 9. Writing conferences 10.Active learning techniques
4 EVALUATION I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I can make a C+ feel like a Congressional medal of honor and an A- feel like a slap in the face. How dare you waste my time with anything less than your very best. Taylor Mali A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = 0-59% The student has, in an exemplary way, met the objective established for the course. The student has, in a superior way, met the objectives established for the course. The student has adequately met the objective established for the course. The student has minimally met the objectives established for the course. The student has failed to meet the objective establish for the course. Receiving Grades and Instructor Feedback Assignment grades and feedback are provided generally one week (seven days) after the assignment is due and always before an assignment of the same type is due. Essays take longer, typically two weeks (fourteen days). Click on the Feedback button on Blackboard for my comments on your writing. Note Your mid-term grade will reflect only the work you have submitted up to the deadline for mid-term grade reporting. Any work submitted after the mi-term deadline will not be included in your mid-term grade calculations. You are treated as a professional in this course. Accordingly, the grading is strict but fair. Reading the directions and grading criteria (rubrics) provided for each assignment is the key to understanding how your work will be evaluated. Following directions and rubrics is the key to doing well. See p. xx of the Power of Language/Language of Power for the course essay rubric.
5 Revision Policy Here is the criteria for revising a major essay. Small assignments, journals, and activities, may not be revised. Grade Earned Revision Plan 90-100% No revision required. You may make a writing conference appointment to further discuss evaluative comments. 70-89% Revision is not required. Writer may choose to revise. Revision is afforded to those who make a writing conference appointment to discuss comment and work on a revision plan. 0-69% Revision is highly recommended. Revision is afforded to those who make a writing conference appointment to discuss comment and work on a revision plan. In order to improve your grade through revision, there needs to be significant change in your writing. This means you considered and addressed challenges I commented on in the margins or at the end of your essays. Simply fixing grammatical errors does not constitute revision. Revisions can be turned in anytime during the semester, and will be accepted through Week 14, Day 7. Ms. A. s Course Policies for Seated Classes Attendance - You must attend all classes. Some grades are based on participation in class discussions, group activities and in-class writing activities that cannot be made up if you are absent. Absences will be considered justified and excusable only in cases of emergencies, serious illness or death in the immediate family. If a student is absent and wants to find out what he/she has missed, he/she will need to contact at least two other students from class and check Blackboard prior to contacting the instructor.
6 Weekly Course Schedule - The class week begins on Sunday. Notice the schedule refers to Day 1, etc. For time management and scheduling purposes, keep the following in mind: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday For example, when an assignment is due on Day 6, it must be posted no later than midnight Central Standard Time (CST) on Friday of that week. You will find a list of important dates and a schedule of the semester s weeks on the instructional site, Ms. A. s Classroom. Meeting Deadlines Assignments submitted electronically are due by 11:55 p.m. Central Standard Time, on the day specified in the lesson. Plan ahead for the unexpected. You are accountable for staying on the semester schedule should technological or other problems arise or other problems arise. You should immediately communicate with the instructor if an emergency may affect your ability to meet course deadlines. Communication is key and contacting your instructor before the deadline has past is always best. Most college students juggle school, work, family, and other life responsibilities all at the same time. If a serious life issue prevents you from staying current in your coursework, contact your instructor as soon as possible to explain your circumstances. Do not let school or life responsibilities overwhelm you. The faculty and staff at OTC are aware that students face challenges and are committed to your success. Often, we may be able to help you see a way to deal with your circumstances and still complete your courses. Late Work All work is due on the deadline provided. I do not accept late work. In fact, there is no such thing as late work. Communication is key if you find yourself in a difficult situation in which may not allow you to complete an assignment. E-mail your instructor if you are having difficulties and check Ms. A. s Classroom carefully for a onetime late pass.
7 Submitting Work Make sure you submit coursework according to the directions provided in the course. Here are general guidelines for electronically submitting your assignments: Post discussion threads and replies to the appropriate forum in the Discussions area on Blackboard. Submit written assignments and other project deliverables by clicking on the TurnItIn! button using file formats readable using Microsoft Office 2007 (.rtf,.doc,.docx). Unless otherwise denoted, any writing turned in must be written for this class, during this term. All work done outside of class should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double-spaced, 1 margins, using the MLA heading with page numbers as a header MLA Format. See tab 11 of your reference guide for complete MLA Format information. NOTE Do not e-mail coursework unless you have received prior approval from your instructor. Communication with Your Instructor You have numerous ways of reaching your instructor: phone, e-mail, consultations by appointment, in my office, and the Burning Questions forum posted under the Discussionsbutton on Blackboard. If you have questions about an assignment or class procedure, consider posting it in the Burning Questions discussion forum on Blackboard so that other members of the class can benefit from it, too. A lot of learning can happen in this forum if you use it, so please do. If you have a personal concern, such as a question about a grade, send a private message to your instructor through OTC e-mail. If you would like to meet with your instructor, in person, try to reach via phone or e- mail. You are welcome to stop by during my office hours. We can also schedule a time to chat online. Scheduling an appointment with me assures I can set the necessary time to address your concerns. E-mail me only from your OTC account. This way, I'll know you're really you. I will always e-mail you to your OTC account. o In the subject line, provide your course number (with section number!) and a descriptive title. For example Eng101_107 Question. o Your e-mail need to be professional. Use proper capitalization, grammar, spelling, etc. Don t forget saluations. o In your e-mail, make sure to include all of the information I might need to answer your question. For example, if you're having issues with something on Blackboard, telling me what browser you're using and what you were trying to do when the error occurred is useful. o Sign your e-mail with your first and last name. NOTE If I do not know who your e-mail is from or if your e-mail is grossly unprofessional, I will not be able to answer your question or concern.
8 Computer Use - Using the computer when not instructed is distracting to others including your instructor and represents a lack of courtesy and classroom decorum that will not be tolerated. If you get to class a few minutes early, you may check your email and work on homework on the computers, as long as it is within OTC s guidelines for computer use. As soon as I enter the classroom, EXIT ALL PROGRAMS AND TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN until I instruct you to turn it on. If I find that you are using the computer during class time without being instructed, I will ask you to leave class. All homework must be completed and printed off before class begins. Because these are basic computer literacies required in the workplace, they are also required here in the classroom. If a student has trouble using the computer, it is his/her responsibility to seek assistance from the instructor, from the Tutoring and Learning Center, or from a basic computer course. Cell Phone Policy OFF If you have an emergency situation, consult me, turn your cell phone on vibrate and leave the classroom quietly to take your emergency call. If you feel you absolutely cannot cut, for the class period, whatever tie that cellphone binds you to, feel free to find another section of Eng101 where you might be more comfortable. In a professional environment, your employer, just as your instructor, will find cell phone usage during meetings rude and inappropriate. Getting into the practice of good cell phone etiquette now will help to prepare you for professional experiences beyond college. Consideration for Others Every student retains the right to freely express and defend his/her ideas or positions on any topic, no matter how controversial, in both the verbal and written forums; however, any racist, sexist, or other derogatory language/actions will not be tolerated.
9 OTC POLICIES Academic Integrity: Academic integrity represents one of the most essential elements of the teaching and learning process. All members of the OTC community are expected to fulfill their academic obligations through honest and independent effort. By submitting coursework to your instructor as an OTC student, you pledge that the work is truly your own. Violations of academic integrity which include but are not limited to cheating, collusion, plagiarism, and other forms of academic misconduct damage your personal character and thwart your instructors ability to promote your learning. As an OTC student, you are responsible for knowing and following the College s policies and procedures regarding academic integrity. These guidelines and more information related to academic integrity are available in the Student Handbook, on the OTC Academic Integrity Web page, and in College Policy 5.15. The College recognizes that academic integrity is complex and can be confusing. Therefore, you are obligated to review these information sources carefully and to seek needed clarification from your instructor concerning questions of collaborative work, citation of sources, or other issues related to academic integrity. Academic Integrity: Additional Instructor Statement: Cooper Plagiarism is representing someone else s work as the student s own. It may include quoting or paraphrasing a secondary source without citing that source, or copying, buying, or stealing written work from another person or another source. All class writing must be a student s own original work, created this semester for this particular course. If any form of plagiarism or academic dishonesty is suspected, the matter will be investigated thoroughly. Each student should be sure to keep all his/her notes and drafts to verify the work as his/her own. Students who violate academic integrity or commit plagiarism will receive a zero for the assignment. In extreme cases, the instructor may pursue institutional support for further action to be taken against the student. Computer Use Expectations for Seated Courses: In today s computer based society, it is imperative that students develop computer based skills. Therefore, Ozarks Technical Community College students will be expected to use technology to assist them in the learning process. At a minimum, students will be expected to log on to the online learning platform where the course syllabus and faculty information are located. Dropping a Class: It is your responsibility to learn about and follow the official procedure for dropping classes. If you stop participating in this class but do not follow up to officially drop it, you will receive a failing grade. To drop a class, follow the
10 Withdrawal Process described on the Registrar's Office website. Withdrawal forms do not need to be signed by the instructor. The last day to drop a class this semester is November 11. Administrative Withdrawal from a Course: It is the policy of the College that a student will be administratively withdrawn from a course due to lack of attendance in seated classes or nonparticipation in online classes (Policy 5.36). The number of absences that will result in administrative withdrawal from this class is four days or two consecutive calendar weeks for T-Th classes and six days or two consecutive calendar weeks for MWF classes. Students should be aware that administrative withdrawal for lack of attendance or nonparticipation may reduce the amount of financial aid they receive, delay their graduation or necessitate repayment of aid already received and does not relieve their obligation to pay all tuition and fees due to the College. Academic and Course Grade Appeal: The College has established an equitable and orderly process to resolve academic dissatisfaction at the College. This may include final grades, instructional procedures, attendance, instructional quality and situations related to academic issues. For more information concerning the Academic and Course Grade Appeal procedure, please refer to the Student Handbook. Grievance Procedures for Non-Academic Issues: Students having complaints, other than grade appeals or academic dissatisfaction, which cannot readily be resolved through normal channels, may bring their complaints to the Dean of Student Development. If the Dean of Student Development cannot satisfactorily resolve the complaint, the student may request the matter be referred to the College Student Grievance Committee. The chairperson will convene the committee. The committee will hear the complaint and make a recommendation for resolution to the College president. The decision of the College president shall be final. If you have a complaint, you should first bring your grievance directly to your instructor s attention. If the issue cannot be resolved with the instructor, you should send an e-mail documenting your concerns to the following: Richard Turner English Department Chair turnerr@otc.edu Writing Center: The OTC Writing Center is free, friendly and provided to help you with any aspect of any writing project for any course you are taking. The student tutors can help you with picking a topic, prewriting, organizing, drafting, revising, editing, and documenting. The Writing Center is located in TEC 100 on the Springfield Main Campus. Walk-ins are welcome, but you are encouraged to call ahead for an appointment. Telephone: 447-8235. Non-Discrimination Statement: Ozarks Technical Community College prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal opportunities in its admissions,
11 educational programs, activities and employment, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status and disabilities that include HIV and AIDS and medical conditions. Bona fide occupational qualifications will be allowed in those instances where age, gender or physical requirements apply to the appropriate and efficient administration of the position. Any person having inquiries concerning OTC s compliance with these regulations may contact Julia Edwards, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802, 417.447.8188. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Any student should notify this instructor immediately if special assistance or devices are needed to accommodate a disability. This College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and makes every effort to ensure disabled persons admitted to the College as students or employed by the College are afforded all the rights and privileges provided to them by State and Federal law. To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact Disability Support Services at 417.447.8189 or in ICE 127. Students are required to provide documentation of disability to Disability Support Services prior to receiving accommodations. Disability Support Services: Disability Support Services has been designated by the college as the primary office to guide, counsel and assist students with disabilities. If you receive services through the Disability Support Services Office and require accommodations for this class, make an appointment with your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your approved accommodation needs. Bring your Accommodation Memo provided by the DSS Office to the appointment. Your instructor will hold any information you share in strictest confidence. AGREEMENT If you disagree with any of the policies or procedures spelled out above or cannot accept the demands of the course (i.e., the amount of time and work required), you need to drop the course as soon as possible. By staying in the course, you agree to comply with all the policies and procedures described in this syllabus.