Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus Course / Prefix Number ENC 1101 Course Title: COLLEGE COMPOSITION I CRN: 20465 Credit: 3 Term: Spring 2012 Course Catalog Description: Instructor: This course provides practice in writing expository themes with instruction in grammar and mechanics, sentence variety, diction, organization, and coherence. This is the introductory course of the new State Board of Education Rule 6A 10.30 sequence, and a student entering this class should have a good background in writing skills to build upon. A major documented essay is required. Knowledge in the basic use of computers is necessary to complete the required written assignments of this course. Terry Murphy, Ph.D. Office Location: classroom. Contact Information: Office Hours: murphyt@lscc.edu. This is the best way to contact me. I check it frequently. 30 minutes before class and by appointment. All students are required to use LakerMail for official college e-mail communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail. Prerequisites: Textbook and Other Course Materials: Technology and Online Computer Access Requirements: Course Objectives: (what the course will do) C OR HIGHER IN BOTH ENC 0025 & REA 0017 OR APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT SCORES. Roen, Duane, Gregory R. Glau, & Barry M. Maid. The Concise McGraw- Hill Guide: Writing for College, Writing for Life. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010 Little Brown Handbook. Latest edition. Typing Paper, Appropriate notebook and paper, 3 x 5 cards, Collegiate Paperback Dictionary, pens, pencils. LakeSumter CC Library Card. You will need an active internet connection with the latest edition of an internet Browser in order to do our grammar exercises and to access both the LSCC subscription databases and my course page on the LSCC website. Make sure that your printer is in good working order and has plenty of ink or toner. This course will prepare you to read critically and to comprehend what you read in order to use that information in your own compositions. The objective is to prepare you to write clear, concise, coherent prose that will serve you well in all of your other classes and in the world of work.
Outcome: To demonstrate analytical thinking skills by assessing and evaluating writing samples. Competencies: Read & analyze texts produced by others, learning from and synthesizing the information and write well-reasoned essays that present coherent, unified, and well-developed points Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: (what the students take with them beyond this course) Academic Integrity: Outcome: To demonstrate the ability to research an academic subject, synthesize the material, and construct an essay employing an accepted academic documentation system. Competencies: Write formal research paper(s) utilizing proper MLA Style for format & documentation. Utilize academically accepted resources in the creation of research project(s). Outcome: To effectively choose a subject, employ an appropriate organizational scheme and write an essay which illustrates college-level language and communication skills. Competencies: Write & edit essays that are relatively free of surface issues, including grammar, spelling, & punctuation issues Write & edit essays that employ accepted Standard English, use appropriate connotation/denotation, adopt an academic level of formality, and avoid clichés, jargon, slang, doublespeak, etc. Outcome: To effectively identify, discuss, and restate knowledge of various modes of development. Competencies: Utilize a number of modes of development in written assignments. Those traditionally utilized include narration, description, comparison, cause/effect, classification/division, process analysis, definition, & argument. Outcome: To recognize the importance of planning and creating projects in a timely manner to meet both a list of criteria and a deadline. Competencies: Use the writing process to follow through a major research project: choosing an appropriate topic, formulating a valid thesis, outlining a project, gathering resources, producing the paper/project, revising it thoroughly, & proofreading it effectively. The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.) Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Important Information for Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An Students with Disabilities: appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3574 and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at www.lscc.edu, then go to Quick Links and click on Disability Services. Privacy Policy (FERPA): The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar s Office.
Attendance / Withdrawal Policies: Students are expected to attend every class. A penalty of one grade level may be assessed upon absences beyond the second. Any absence beyond 2 class periods is subject to a one-letter grade penalty beginning with absence #3 and each absence thereafter. Two tardys = 1 absence. Absence from a quiz or an inclass writing assignment will result in a grade of 0 for that assignment, unless I am notified of some difficulty in advance. Remember, you can contact me via e-mail. Withdrawal Deadline: If for any reason a student decides to discontinue class attendance, it is his or her responsibility to withdraw from class prior to the withdrawal date of March 23, 2012.
Writing Rubric: Here are the elements that will determine the grade on written work: A Paper will have a motivator, clear, strong thesis statement, and plan for development, which the paper will follow. Transitions will provide for excellent coherence. Each point of development will have clear, concrete examples which logically explain the opening generalities. There will be a logical conclusion which restates the argument and clinches the paper. The paper will be free of grammatical and spelling errors. B Paper may have a motivator and will have a clear thesis statement and a plan for development, which will be followed. Transitions will provide good coherence. Most generalities will be developed with concrete examples. The paper will have a summary conclusion. The paper will have very limited grammatical and spelling errors. Methods of Evaluation: C Paper will have a thesis statement and attempt a development plan. Paper should have transitions. Some concrete examples will be employed and for the most part development will be logical. Paper should have a conclusion. Paper should be free of too many distracting grammatical and spelling errors. D Paper lacks a clear thesis statement and has a shaky development plan. It lacks transitions and hence coherence. Examples will be soft and limited. Conclusion will be erratic or missing. Grammatical and spelling errors distract the reader. F Paper lacks a thesis and has no plan for development. It is incoherent. Generalities are not supported. Paper just ends. The paper may have many grammatical and spelling errors. ASSESSMENT & GRADING: COURSE CONTENT & EVALUATION: Successful completion of worksheets 4% 6 Formal Essays (3-parts: Outline, Draft, & Final Essay & Corrected Draft) 36% 1 Documented Research Essay (6-8 pages 2,000 ORIGINAL words) 35% Grammar quiz 10% Final Exam 15% TOTAL 100%
A =90-100 D = 60-69 B = 80-89 F = Below 60 C= 70-79 For this course, the requirements include the following: 1. a minimum of six (6) essays (approx. 700-750 words each) which include planning and a rough draft using the following methods of development: a. example b. division c. classification d. comparison/contrast e. cause/effect f. definition g. persuasion 2. a documented paper (approx. 2000 words) which used library resources, subscription database resources, and/or other sources. 3. other in-class essays, paragraphs and editing/peer review assignments 4. a final essay (approx 700-750 words) in which the student displays the overall skills obtained in ENC 1101. Grading Scale: Research Paper (@2000 ORIGINAL words with a minimum of 5 sources): The research paper may be a well-researched extension of one of the four previously submitted essays or from the student s personal research interest. ALL topics must be approved by your instructor. Note: The term original distinguishes words of your own from the words of your sources. Essay Format: All out of class essays must have a significantly revised rough draft and a detailed formal outline as illustrated in the Little Brown Handbook. All essays attached and submitted in the following format: 1. Typed/Word Processed in 12 pt. font (Times New Roman) 2. Double-spaced with one (1) inch margins for sides, top, and bottom. 3. Contain a heading on the first page (NO COVER SHEETS). 4. Contain headers on ALL pages including the works cited page. 5. Contain a word count in the lower right hand corner of the last page of each essay. 6. Half of the essays will be done in class. These should be neatly handwritten. Originality Reports from Turnitin.com: All written submissions for this course require an originality report which is acquired from LSCC s Turnitin account. Students will be given an account number and a password by the second week of class. No originality report = No grade! CONSIDERATIONS: Students are expected to show respect for diverse opinions during class discussion and oral presentations. Each student is also expected to participate in class discussion in a responsible manner, presenting opinions, but also respectfully permitting others to present their opinions. Disrespect, whether verbal or non-verbal, will not be tolerated and any student exhibiting such behavior will suffer a grade penalty and/or be asked to leave the classroom. Lack of Effort/Late: Assignments not turned in or assignments which clearly show no serious effort will receive a zero and earn NO POINTS. Late work is accepted only after we have discussed the mitigating circumstances and I have AGREED to accept the work. Late work is subject to a penalty of one-letter grade per day beginning at the end of the class period.
Course Calendar: See attached Calendar Classroom Rules and Policies: CONSIDERATIONS: Students are expected to show respect for diverse opinions during class discussion and oral presentations. Each student is also expected to participate in class discussion in a responsible manner, presenting opinions, but also respectfully permitting others to present their opinions. Disrespect, whether verbal or non-verbal, will not be tolerated and any student exhibiting such behavior will suffer a grade penalty and/or be asked to leave the classroom. Lack of Effort/Late: Assignments not turned in or assignments which clearly show no serious effort will receive a zero and earn NO POINTS. Late work is accepted only after we have discussed the mitigating circumstances and I have AGREED to accept the work. Late work is subject to a penalty of one-letter grade per day beginning at the end of the class period. Students are subject to all LSCC policies with regard to food and drink in the classroom. Absolutely no open containers. Cell phones need to be set on silent/vibrate before class begins. Texting during class will not be permitted, since it distracts you and others around you. Note from the Instructor: This is the most important class that you will take during the early part of your college career. It provides you with the skills that you will need to succeed in all of your other courses as well as in the world of work. I promise you that I will do everything I can to make this a positive experience for you; however, I cannot do the work for you. You must do the reading and writing assignments. Please not, that I will not five up on you, so please, do not give up on yourself! Violence Statement: Syllabus Disclaimer: Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule 2.17. Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student. Calendar: Assignments are subject to change depending on time limitations and class needs. Class #1 Jan 11 Class #2 Jan 18 Course Introduction Syllabus Roen: Chapters 1 & 2 (Writing Goals & Reading Critically). Little Brown Handbook (LBH) pages 143-162 (Do even numbered exercises) Working with Examples, facts, narratives, statistics, authorities Planning Sheet for Essay #1
Class #3 Jan 25 Class #4 Feb 1 Essay #1 Due Roen: Chapter 6 (Writing to Inform : 120-153) Topics for Research Paper. LBH pages 170-185 and pages 190 to 210) Do even numbered exercises.. In class Revision of Essay #1 for extra grade Planning Sheet for Essay #2 Classification Roen: Read on to Chapter 7, Writing to Analyze p. 156-186. Be ready to discuss this next week.) LBH pages 227-245 (Do even numbered exercises). Class #5 Feb 8 Class #6 Feb 15 Class #7 Feb 22 Class #8 Feb 29 Class #9 Mar15 Class #10 March 21 Essay 2 Due Roen: Classification: pages 106-7, 174-5, 411-412. LBH pages 246-267 and273-280. Do even numbered exercises Discussion of Division Analysis In-class examples of Analysis (http://www.lscc.edu/library/lakerlit/documents/index.htm) Library Orientation. Roen, Read Chapter 20, Synthesizing and Documenting Sources Revise Essay #2 in class for extra points. Planning sheet and in-class Essay #3 Division Analysis First 25 research cards due. LBH pages 398-431.. Planning sheet for Essay #4 Comparison; in-class revision of Essay 3 for extra points. second 25 Research cards due. Topics and planning. Incorporating quotations and paraphrases. LBH pages 432-434 and pages 464 to 473. Essay #4 Due. Roen: Comparison, pages 412-414, 235-6, 106-7, 412-3. LBH pages 297-317. Revise Essay #4 in class for extra points. Annotated Bibliography for Research Essay Discuss Cause and Effect Class #11 Planning sheet for In-class Essay 5 Cause/Effect. March 28 Class #12 Apr 4 First Rough Draft of Research paper due. Individual conferences. Catch up with any work not yet completed. Class #13 Apr 11 Class 14 Apr18 #In-class Essay 6. Draft 2 for Research Essay, Individual Conferences Research Paper Due Grammar Exam
Class15 April 25 Class 16 Final Exam Essay With each development style, I will assign online model essays. Because links change, the essays will be assigned the week before you need to read them.