Composition I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Shelby Amiro-Wilson (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
Available via Google Meets with appointment.
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
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Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
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Course
ENGL-1301-DC027 Composition I
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: RDNG 0331 and ENGL 0302-minimum grade of C or scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading and writing skills
Course Description
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating and critical analysis.
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Department Expectations
English Department Plagiarism Policy (Revised Spring, 2013):
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Plagiarism is defined as the following: the use of someone else’s exact words that are neither quoted nor cited; paraphrasing someone else’s words without citing them; or using someone else’s research without citing it.
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Student plagiarism in the Amarillo College English Department is internally tracked. To clarify, records will be kept in the Department of those students who have plagiarized. At the beginning of each new semester, the names of students who plagiarized the previous semester will be sent to all English Department faculty.
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Plagiarism may receive a penalty of a zero. A subsequent infraction will be deemed a reason for expulsion from the class. At this point, the case will be referred to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
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Note: Self-plagiarism will be discussed with the class by each instructor and infractions for such are left up to the individual instructor’s discretion.
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Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Services Center Room 119, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
In addition to the learning outcomes listed, students will be expected to use the library's online databases and other computer resources for research and word processing. Also, all students will write a third person, argumentative research paper following the MLA format for citing sources.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Class Type
Dual Credit Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ Amarillo College English Department. A Rhetoric Handbook for English 1301 & 1302. Plymouth, MI: Hayden McNeil, 2013. Print.
\\ Faigley, Lester, and Jack Selzer. Good Reasons: Researching and Writing Effective Arguments. Amarillo Coll. ed. New York: Pearson, 2010. Print.
Supplies
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A computer with reliable access to the internet and a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice . OpenOffice and LibreOffice contain free word pr Student Performance
Students Rights and ResponsibilitiesStudent Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect PortalIn order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu . If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email". Expected Student Behavior\ Students must be in compliance with all Palo Duro High School Rules and Code of Conduct. \\ No Cell phones visible or in use (including text messaging) \\ No behaviors which interfere with other students' learning \\ As Palo Duro High School Students, you are expected to follow the D-FORCE guidelines: \
\ Amarillo College English Department Plagiarism Policy (Revised 2013): \\ The English Department takes plagiarism seriously. \\ Plagiarism is defined as the following: the use of someone else’s exact words that are neither quoted nor cited; paraphrasing someone else’s words without citing them; or using someone else’s research without citing it. \\ Student plagiarism in the Amarillo College English Department is internally tracked. To clarify, records will be kept in the Department of those students who have plagiarized. At the beginning of each new semester, the names of students who plagiarized the previous semester will be sent to all English Department faculty. \\ Plagiarism may receive a penalty of a zero. A subsequent infraction will be deemed a reason for expulsion from the class. At this point, the case will be referred to the Vice President of Student Affairs. \\
\ Note: Self-plagiarism will be discussed with the class by each instructor, and infractions for such are left up to the individual instructor’s discretion. \Grading CriteriaPercent-weighted scores for Amarillo College: Essays (including semester test essay): 60 % In-Class Timed Writings and Timed Writing Activities: 10% Active Participation in Discussions (including Socratic circles and Roundtable Discussions): 15% Daily Work (out of class writings, book conference, writing conference, quizzes, homework): 15% For your Amarillo ISD grades, each assignment has a point value. More comprehensive and complex assignments are worth more points than daily grades and homework assignments. Your Amarillo ISD and Amarillo College grades may differ. Amarillo College Grading Scale: 90-100% = A It is the responsibility of the student to request make up work when absent. Work must be turned in on the assigned due date in class or no later than 11:59 PM of the due date in digital format to AC Connect or AISD Blackboard at: Missed work must be made up within three days of the absence unless you make arrangements with me during your absence or immediately upon your return. Please be aware that failing to make up missed work in a timely manner puts you at risk of failling further behind. This impacts your overall grade. Remember: Stay current with the daily lesson—if you fall behind it is easy to keep up via email. Late Work Policy: I do not accept late work on major assignments. Deadlines are posted well in advance. However, if it becomes apparent that you will not meet the deadline for some unforeseeable reason, you must contact me before the due date. In this case, you will agree to a new deadline after which no work will be accepted. Should you choose this option, be aware that 70 will be the highest grade you can achieve. Use this option only in an emergency. I would highly suggest keeping up with your Amarillo College email and monitoring your grade through AC Connect: Monitoring your college grade is entirely your responsibility. I cannot contact your parents/guardian about your Amarillo College grade. I also cannot discuss your Amarillo College grade with your parents without your express written consent. If you have difficulties with using Amarillo College’s online systems, you can contact the CTL HelpDesk at (806)371-5992 or at ctl@actx.edu.
AttendanceStudents attend this class at Palo Duro High School and must abide by AISD attendance policy. Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class and to complete all assignments. If during the semester you consider dropping, please check with me first for an alternate plan, one that protects your investment in the course and gives you an opportunity to complete it. Remember that the deadline for drops this semester is November 28, 2014. The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time in fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. There are certain exceptions to this policy and petitions for exceptions should be directed to the Registrar. Calendar
Easier to Find Due Date Calendar:
Summer Reading Blog Posts: 9/2/2014 @ 11:59 PM
Summer Reading Rhetorical Analysis: 9/21/2014 @ 11:59 PM
Visual Analysis: 9/28/2014 @ 11:59 PM
College Portfolio: 10/12/2014 @ 11:59 PM
Annotated Bibliography: 11/7/2014 @ 11:59 PM
Researched Argument Rough Draft: 11/14/2014 @ 11:59 PM
Researched Argument Final Copy: 11/23/2014 @ 11:59 PM
Writing Conference: 11/21/2014 @ 4:30 PM
Book Conference: 12/9/2014 @ 5:00 PM
Semester Exam: 12/11-12/12: In class.
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