Syllabus - english 101  (Page 2/2)

EVALUATION AND GRADING STANDARDS:

Written work, tests, and postings will be graded and/or acknowledged. In order to pass the class, all essays must be completed.

Grading will be as follows (fractional values are not rounded up):

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

• Textbook reading and assignments
• Supplemental readings (e.g., instructor handouts) and materials
• Peer response (threaded discussions)
• Individual “conferences”
• Group interactions (Wikis, Blogs)
• Electronic resources

COMPOSITIONS:

Over the course of the quarter, you will write and post a minimum of four essays: personal narrative, argumentative/persuasive/expository essay, literary analysis, and final. We will go through an extensive writing process on all four essays which will include brainstorming (as a group and on your own), thesis statement generation, outlining, and lots of drafting and editing. Peer-editing is a required element of the course and will be a key component of your drafting process. Each paper (with the exception of the personal narrative) will require the use of primary and secondary sources to craft an effective document.

Final essay submissions must adhere to the following manuscript guidelines:

• Format – .doc or .docx (Microsoft Word) or .rtf
• Font – Times New Roman, 12 point
• Margins – standard (usually one inch)
• Paragraphs – indented, all text double-spaced
• 4-line heading (upper left) – Name, Instructor, Course/Assignment, Date

LATE WORK WILL RECEIVE ONLY HALF CREDIT! DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!

READING PORTFOLIO (Dialectical Journal) :

During the quarter, you will post reading log entries summarizing, reacting to, and analyzing the weekly assigned readings. Entries must be original work. In addition, you will be reading the posts of other students and responding to them.

PARTICIPATION :

Participation counts significantly in this course. Group “discussion,” analysis, and peer editing are key components of English 101, and the success of the class depends on your active participation. In general, every student is a “team player” who can help make the class a worthwhile experience for all. Although an online class provides significant latitude in scheduling work time, you are strongly urged to log on daily to check the course mail and announcements.

CHEATING and PLAGIARISM:

Cheating and plagiarism fall under the Student Code of Conduct. If detected, they will result in failing the class. A copy of the student code is available from Student Services.

After spending more than 30 years as an instructor, I have a pretty good ear for student writing. I am also fairly competent at using electronic resources to track down possible plagiarism. PLAGIARIZING IS NOT WORTH THE RISK!

*To receive classroom accommodations, registration with Disability Support Services (DSS) is required. Call 360)752-8450, email mgerard@btc.ctc.edu or stop by the DSS Office in the Counseling and Career Center, Room 106, College Services Building.

WRITING ASSESSMENT GRID