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English 1302—Fall 2016 TTR
Instructor: Mr. Scott Office: Academic Bldg. Rm. 110 B Phone: (325) 486-6510 E-Mail: rscott@angelo.edu Office Hours: M/T/W/T 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Or by appointment
Section One: Course Description, Outcomes, and Objectives
Course Description: There is no such thing as universally “good writing.” What counts as “good
writing” in one situation may be completely inappropriate and ineffective n other situations. So,
if you want to succeed in college and beyond, you will need to become an agile writer who can
adapt your writing to a wide variety of audiences, contexts, purposes, and media. A common
assumption is that once students learn to write in their English courses, they should be
prepared to write effectively in all other situations. This class will challenge that assumption.
This course will exam and discuss forms of writing, methods of inquiry, genres, stylistic
conventions, and communicative situations relevant to your major or potential major. The
topics of discussion will not be about content in your chosen field but about how professionals
in your field communicate to various academic and professional audiences. Questions we will
set out to answer include the following:
How do writing expectations vary across different professional and academic fields?
How do research methods across the disciplines differ?
Which genres do academics and professionals in the disciplines learn and use to do
and share their work?
How and where do they share this research?
Which manuscript and documentation styles do they use?
Which writing processes and organizational strategies do effective experienced writers
employ?
**Prerequisite: English 1301 or equivalent.
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Core Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to:
Gather, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information relevant to a question or issue
Develop and demonstrate a logical position (i.e. perspective, thesis, & hypothesis) that
acknowledges ambiguities or contradictions
Develop, interpret and express ideas through effective written communication
Consider different viewpoints as a member of a team
Effectively work with others to support and accomplish a shared goal
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate choices, actions, and consequences as related to
ethical decision making
Course Objectives: In an effort to help you achieve the learning outcomes above, I have
prepared lessons, readings, and assignments that will help you:
28. Develop skill in expressing yourself orally or in writing
29. Learn how to find and use resources for answering questions or solving problems
31. Learn to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view
Methods of Assessing Learning Outcomes: Core student learning outcomes will be assessed
through course assignments.
Section Two: Student Responsibilities, Grading, Assignment
Submissions Required Text & Materials:
Bullock, Richard and Maureen Daly Goggin. The Norton Field Guide to Writing With Readings 4th
edition. New York: W.W. Norton and Company, 2016.
Note taking materials ( paper and writing implement)
Three ring binder
Color highlighters
Blackboard (Bb): As a student enrolled in this course, you are enrolled automatically in
Blackboard (Bb) for this course. Through Bb you have access to course materials, course
assignments, lesson presentations, and a variety of other items throughout the semester. You
are required to print out supplemental materials and bring those print-outs to class. Course
materials posted in Bb include: course syllabus, assignments, assignment examples, lesson
presentations, and a variety of other supplements and aids.
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From time to time, course announcements will be delivered through Bb and distributed via ASU
email to all students enrolled in the course. You are responsible for updates distributed via ASU
email. As a result, you should check your email on a daily basis (especially before attending
class).
**All assignments directed to be submitted in Bb, must be submitted to Bb in the form of a
PDF file. No other type of file or submission method will be accepted. This especially means
that no assignment will ever be accepted through email.
Adobe Acrobat Reader: You will need to obtain Adobe Acrobat Reader (which can be
downloaded free from the internet), as you will use it to access some documents in Bb.
Technical Support: if you have technical problems with Bb, you can contact ASU technical
support through one of the following methods:
Phone: (325) 942-2911
Email: servicecenter@angelo.edu
Web: http://www.angelo.edu/services/technology/
**Any course content-related question should be directed toward me.
Assignment Submission Policies: Most assignments will be submitted to Bb, although at times
additional materials may be required to be turned in with an assignment. Assignments turned
in to Bb must be submitted as a PDF file and will not be accepted as an attachment via email.
Graded Bb submission, along with my comments, will be returned to you via Bb in your Bb
gradebook.
Late Submissions: All elements of an assignment (drafts, editing sheets worksheets, final
copies, and/or Bb submissions) are due at the assigned time and date. Late submissions will not
be accepted, resulting in a zero for that assignment. Any exceptions must be approved by me
on an individual basis, most of the time requiring a visit to my office during my posted office
hours.
Lost Work: You need to devise a strategy for securely storing digital files and back-up files. You
must keep back-up files for all work as hard drives can fail and flash drives can disappear. Back
up all your work in multiple locations. I will not accept technological breakdowns or lost files as
a valid excuse for missing assignment deadlines.
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Grading: You are responsible for keeping up with the schedule outlined in the course syllabus.
Missing class is not an excuse for a lack of preparedness. Information about changes in the
syllabus, content of lectures, and/or changes in assignment deadlines will not be given out by
telephone or email, a personal visit to my office is required.
Grade Determination: Grades for the semester will be determined as follows:
Sequence 1 15%
Sequence 2 15%
Sequence 3 25%
Oral Presentation 10%
Participation 10%
Reflections 10%
Peer Review 5%
Final 10%
Total 100%
**November 2nd is the last day to drop. Withdrawal grades will be indicated by W.
Participation: Participation will constitute 10% of your final grade. I factor in the following
when determining your participation grade: reading quizzes, graded Bb discussion postings,
graded in-class group work, and graded homework assignments. I do not offer make-ups for
daily quizzes or exercises. A student must be present to receive credit for in-class exercises.
Peer Review: This class will teach you skills for effectively offering feedback to your peers about
their writing and for incorporating peer feedback in your writing. Your grade for the peer
review sessions will constitute 5% of your grade. All students will participate in writing
workshops during this semester. As with any routine, we will experiment and make changes in
order to determine what most effectively serves the needs of the group and the individual.
Using Student Writing in the Classroom: Sometimes I use student writing or Bb postings in the
classroom for discussion or workshops. I do this because you can learn things from your peers’
writing that are hard to learn from any other source. This means that each student will likely
have his or her writing (anonymously) discussed by the whole class at some point. If you turn
something in to me that you do not want me to share with others, please let me know when
you turn it in. If you have concerns about this please let me know.
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Plagiarism Policy: Plagiarism is a type of academic dishonesty. It occurs when writers
deliberately use another person’s language, ideas, or materials and present them as their own
without acknowledging the source. This class will cover plagiarism in great detail; so, there is
little excuse for failing to understand what constitutes plagiarism or the consequences that will
result.
Types of Plagiarism: Plagiarism can include any of the following:
Failing to quote material taken from another source
Failing to cite material taken from another source
Submitting writing that was written by another person or for another class
Submitting writing that was substantially edited by another person
Procedures for Handling Plagiarism Cases: If an instructor thinks a student may have
plagiarized, he or she will follow these steps:
Meet privately with the student to discuss the assignment in question and the evidence
of plagiarism
Identify the appropriate consequence
File a report with the Office of Student Services
Possible Consequences: The instructor and the English Department Chair decide the academic
consequences to be imposed, depending on the seriousness of the violation. Sanctions include
the following:
Adequately redo or revise the assignment in question
Fail the assignment in question
Fail the class, or
Be subject to more severe sanctions imposed by the Dean of Students
All students suspected of plagiarism will be reported to the Office of Student Services, who
maintains a file of past plagiarism cases. The ASU Student Handbook further elaborates the
Academic Integrity policy at https://www.angelo.edu/student-handbook/.
Section Three: Course Policies & Services
Attendance Policy: “Responsibility for class attendance rests with the student. Regular and
punctual attendance at all scheduled classes is expected, and the University reserves the right
to deal at any time with individual cases of non-attendance. In case of an illness requiring an
absence from class for more than one week, the student should notify his/her academic dean
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and/or the Office of Student Affairs. Angelo State University Operating Policy 10.04, Academic
Regulations Concerning Student Performance provides complete information regarding class
attendance and reporting student illness and emergencies” (2015-2016 Student Handbook pgs.
56-57).
Because this is a student-oriented class, regular attendance is required. Each student will be
allowed four (4) absences. When the allowed number of absences has been exceeded, the
student automatically fails the course. Classes begin promptly at the designated time, and role
will be called at the beginning of class. Once role is taken, the door to the classroom will be
closed and locked. Not on will be admitted after that time.
Attendance is more than simply occupying a chair. Students who fail to have required
homework or are unprepared for class (lacking materials to take notes, assignment hand-outs,
workshop drafts, or other required materials) may be marked as absence. Participation in
classroom activities is also required. If in my opinion a student is not participating, I reserve the
right to count that student absence (this includes laying heads on desk, sleeping messing with a
cell phone or other device or carrying on conversation unrelated to classroom activities).
Exceptions: There may be at times special circumstances that might require addition
consideration on my part (such as medical emergencies). In such cases, the student must
appeal to the Student Life Office. Only after I have been contacted by that office with an official
notification indicating that clear documentation has been submitted substantiating the
emergency, will any additional consideration be given.
Students who are participating in sanctioned university events may petition for an excused
absence. Excused absences for university sanctioned events and athletic events are not
automatic and will not be considered if the student fails to notify me before the absence
occurs. Students missing class for a school sanctioned event is still responsible for meeting all
assignment requirements and deadlines.
The Writing Center: When necessary, you may be referred to the Writing Center for tutoring.
Referrals are not a form of punishment but are mandatory. When you go to the Writing Center,
you must allow the Center to send me an email concerning the visit. Failure to comply with a
referral can have a serious impact on subsequent assignment grades. The Center is located on
the third floor of the Porter Henderson Library, Room C305. The Center’s hours of operations
are as follows:
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Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday evening: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to noon
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Academic Honesty: “Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying
academic records, misrepresenting facts, violations of published professional ethics/standards,
and any act or attempted act designed to give unfair academic advantage to oneself or another
student.” (2015-16 Student Handbook pg. 12).
“Students must understand the principles of academic integrity, and abide by them in all class
and/or course work at the University. Academic Misconduct violations are outlined Part I,
section B.2 of the Code of Student Conduct. If there are questions of interpretation of academic
integrity policies or about what might constitute an academic integrity violation, students are
responsible for seeking guidance from the faculty member teaching the course in question”
(2016-2016 Student Handbook pg. 51).
Special Accommodations: “Any students seeking remedy on the basis of a disability must
register as a disabled student with Student Disability Services and must provide all required
documentation of a disability. Students who are denied services or denied a specific
accommodation request by a Student Disability Services counselor may appeal the decision to
the Executive Director of Student Affairs. The ADA Campus Coordinator for Students is the
Director of Student Disability Services, room 112, Houston Harte University Center, (325) 942-
2047” (2015-2016 Student Handbook p. 59).
Religious Holidays: A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that
intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. As student who is absent from
classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or
complete an assignment scheduled for the day within what the instructor deems a reasonable
time after the absence.
Classroom Behavior Policies: ASU students and instructors are bound by the terms of the Code
of Student Conduct, which is published in the Student Handbook. The following is a list of
behavior requirement for this course:
Students are expected to behave as adults—this is not a high school
Active engagement in classroom activities is required
Students who sleep or disrupt the classroom will be asked to leave the room and
counted as absence
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Continuous disruptions in the classroom will result in disciplinary action
Leaving the classroom during class is disruptive. Personal needs should be addressed
prior to class. Students who continually leave the classroom during class will be asked to
leave and counted as absence
No cell phones or other electronic devices are allowed in the classroom during class
unless otherwise notified. Students who violate this rule by having a cell phone out or
using an electronic device during class, may be asked to leave the class room and be
counted absence.
No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom
Section Four: Course Syllabus
Readings: Assigned reading are due the day following the date the assignment appears in the
syllabus. The content of each reading may or may not be discussed in the lecture; however, you
are responsible for having an understanding of the reading assignment and participation in
classroom discussions. In-class visual presentation and other course materials will be made
available through Bb from time to time: you are also responsible for those materials.
Quizzes, Workshops, and Classroom Exercises: Students missing class should make it a point to
visit with me in my office about missed materials; however, quizzes, workshops, and/or in-class
exercises cannot be made up. If you miss class, do not send me an email about what you missed
in class. You must visit with me in my office during my posted office hours.
Syllabus Schedule: The schedule for this course is likely to change at some point. Any changes
to the schedule will be announced in class and via Bb email. Students missing classes are also
responsible for any schedule changes. Students who miss class are also responsible for being
prepared for the next class. Students who are not prepared with the necessary materials can be
counted absence.
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Week One . . . Tuesday 8/29 . . . . . . . . . . . . Discussion:
Course Description and Syllabus
What is college-level writing?
What do you want to learn about college-level
writing (in this class)?
Homework:
Log onto Bb and explore this course
Thursday 9/1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discussion:
Ice-breaker activity: discuss your major and the
types of writing you’ve completed in college so
far.
Homework:
Explore “What Can I Do with This Major?” web
link available in Bb.
Read “Profiles” on pp. 224-234 in NFGTW
Read “Doing Field Research” on pp. 463-468 in
NFGTW
Week Two . . . Tuesday 9/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Discussion:
Sequence One—Profile
Selecting and contacting an interviewee
Homework:
Begin SQ1LSA1
Thursday 9/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discussion:
Conducting an interview
The interview script
Recording the interview and taking useful notes
Taking pictures of interviewee
Homework:
Read “Rhetorical Situations” on pp. 53-70 in
NFGTW
Read “The Concept of Discourse Community” (PDF
posted in Bb)
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Week Three . . . Tuesday 9/13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Due to Bb by midnight SQ1LSA1
Discussion:
Discourse Community and Rhetorical Situations
Homework:
Read “Exploring Genre: A College Writer’s Tool for
Understanding Writing” and portions of “Coaches
Can Read Too” (PDFs posted in Bb)
Thursday 9/15 . . . . . . . . . . . .Discussion:
Ted Talk: “Academic Writing” and “Exploring
Genre”
Mini Grammar lesson
Homework:
Find a writing assignment (the prompt) either
from last semester or this semester and bring it to
class for discussion.
Read James Hamblin’s “Living Simply in a
Dumpster” on pp. 885-892 and Rob Baker’s
“Jimmy Santiago Baca: Poetry as Lifesaver” on pp.
893-897 in NFGTW
Week Four . . . Tuesday 9/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Discussion:
Sample writing assignments
Sample Profiles
Homework:
Read Marcia F. Brown’s “Maine’s First Graffiti
Artist” on pp. 898-903 and Tatiana Schlossberg’s
“At This Academy, the Curriculum is Garbage” on
pp. 905-910 in NFGTW
Thursday 9/22 . . . . . . . . . . . .Discussion:
Sample Profiles
SQ1LSA2
Homework:
Begin SQ1LSA2
Continue working on your profile
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Week Five . . . Tuesday 9/27 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Due to Bb by midnight SQ1LSA2
Discussion:
Repurposing interview data for the profile
Selecting and incorporating images
Homework:
Continue drafting your profile
Thursday 9/29 . . . . . . . . . . . .Discussion:
Drafting parts of the profile
Homework:
Draft the profile and bring copies to Tuesday’s
class. (If you fail to bring a draft, you cannot
participate in the workshop and will receive a
peer-review grade of zero)
Week Six . . . Tuesday 10/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Activity:
Peer Review
Homework:
Revise and edit profile draft
Thursday 10/6 . . . . . . . . . . . .Class Activity:
Peer Review
Homework:
Revise and edit profile draft
Week Seven . . . Tuesday 10/11 . . . . . . . . . . . .Due to Bb by Midnight Sequence One-Profile assignment
Discussion:
Sequence Two—Annotated Bibliography
Finding sources using USearch
Homework:
Read “Reading in Academic Contexts” pp. 10-32
and “Guiding Your Reader” pp. 344-349 in NFGTW
Begin SQ2LSA1 (find two sources and bring to
class on Thursday)
Draft Profile Reflection
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Thursday 10/13 . . . . . . . . . . .Discussion:
Analyzing and Comparing Pieces of Writing
Active Reading
Homework:
Read “Developing a Research Plan” pp. 435-444 in
NFGTW
Print out and bring to class on Tuesday “How to
Quote” (PDF posted in Bb)
Week Eight . . . Tuesday 10/18 . . . . . . . . . . . .Due to Bb by midnight Profile Reflection
Discussion:
Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing
Citation Formats
Homework:
Read “Annotated Bibliographies” pp. 188-196 in
NFGTW
Read “Format Guide” (PDF posted in Bb)
Thursday 10/20 . . . . . . . . . . .Discussion:
Academic Formats
In-Text and Bibliographic Citations
Homework:
Continue working on Sq2LSA1
Week Nine . . . Tuesday 10/25 . . . . . . . . . . . .Due to Bb by midnight Sq2LSA1
Discussion:
Annotated Bibliography
Writing annotations
Bibliography format
Homework:
Find two additional academic sources
Begin Annotated Bibliography
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Thursday 10/27 . . . . . . . . . . .Class Activity:
Workshop—creating bibliographic citations
Homework:
Read “Documentation” pp. 496-578 in NFGTW
(there will be special instructions concerning what
parts must be read in this reading selection)
Continue working on Annotated Bibliography
Week Ten . . . Tuesday 11/1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Class Activity:
Peer-Review—Annotated Bibliography
Discussion:
Plagiarism
Homework:
Continue working on Annotated Bibliography
Wednesday 11/2 . . . . . . . . . .Last Day to Drop with a “W”
Thursday 11/3 . . . . . . . . . . . .Class Activity:
Final Peer-Review—Annotated Bibliography
Homework:
Continue working on Annotated Bibliography
Week Eleven . . . Tuesday 11/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Due to Bb by midnight Sequence 2—Annotated
Bibliography
Discussion:
Sequence Three—Guide to Writing
Gathering Information for Guide
Homework:
Begin Guide to Writing
Draft Annotated Bibliography Reflection
Thursday 11/10 . . . . . . . . . . .Discussion:
Writing Guide Templates
Student Examples
Homework:
Identify a guide format that is suitable for your
field of study
Read “Designing Text” pp. 597-606 and “Using
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Visuals, Incorporating Sound” pp. 607-614 in
NFGTW
Continue gathering information for guide
Week Twelve . . . Tuesday 11/15 . . . . . . . . . . . .Due to Bb by midnight Annotated Bibliography Reflection
Discussion:
Incorporating Visual Elements
Design Guidelines
Homework:
Continue working on guide
Thursday 11/17 . . . . . . . . . . .Discussion:
Documentation for Guide
Homework:
Read “Giving Presentations” pp. 625-636 in
NFGTW
Continue working on guide
Week Thirteen . . . Tuesday 11/22 . . . . . . . . . . . .Class Activity:
Peer-review Guide
Thursday 11/24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Week Fourteen . . . Tuesday 11/29 . . . . . . . . . . . .Due to Bb by midnight Sequence Three Guide to Writing
Discussion:
Making a Presentation
Homework:
Begin working on Presentation
Thursday 12/1 . . . . . . . . . . . .Discussion:
Using PowerPoint
Assign Presentation Schedule
Homework:
Continue working on Presentation
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Week Fifteen . . . Tuesday 12/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Presentations
Scheduled Order
Thursday 12/8 . . . . . . . . . . . .Presentations
Scheduled Order
Week Sixteen . . . Tuesday 12/13 . . . . . . . . . . . .Due to Bb by 12:30 p.m Final Reflection:
English 1302-050
Thursday 12/15 . . . . . . . . . . .Due to Bb by 12:30 p.m. Final Reflection:
English 1302-080 (The final reflection is due to Bb
by 12:30 p.m.)
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