Technical and Business Writing Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Luci Creery (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>806-371-5180</p>Office Location
Ordway Hall 103B
Office Hours
SPRING II OFFICE HOURS
Monday and Wednesday 10:30 - 12:30
Course Information
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Student Withdrawal Procedures
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Course
ENGL-2311-002 Technical and Business Writing
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301
Course Description
Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job, such as proposals, reports, instructions, policies and procedures, e-mail messages, letters and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.
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Department Expectations
Amarillo College English Department Plagiarism Policy, revised Spring 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.
\ \In addition to the learning outcomes, students will be expected to work in small teams to produce a researched analytical report that uses both text and visuals.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ Required Textbook
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\ Tebeaux, Elizabeth and Sam Dragga. The Essentials of Technical Communication. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press. 2012. | \
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Supplies
Course Description and Learning Outcomes
\ \Course Description
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- Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. \
- Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job, such as proposals, reports, instructions, policies and procedures, e-mail messages, letters, and descriptions of products and services. \
- Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents. \
Learning Outcomes
\ \Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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- Recognize, analyze, and accommodate diverse audiences. \
- Produce documents appropriate to audience, purpose, and genre. \
- Analyze the ethical responsibilities involved in technical communication. \
- Locate, evaluate, and incorporate pertinent information. \
- Develop verbal, visual, and multimedia materials as necessary, in individual and/or collaborative projects, as appropriate. \
- Edit for appropriate style, including attention to word choice, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling. \
- Design and test documents for easy reading and navigation. \
In addition to the learning outcomes, students will work in small teams to produce a researched analytical report that uses both text and visuals.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
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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
\ Behavior
\\ All rules and regulations set forth in the "Student Code of Conduct" section in the current edition of the Student's Rights and Responsibilities publication will be followed in this course. It is the student's responsibility to obtain a copy of the handbook from the Dean of Student Services Office and to become familiar with the contents and provisions of the college’s policies, rules, and regulations concerning student conduct.
\\ Respect others: As the instructor, I am committed to treating students with respect and dignity. I expect the same treatment in return, and I expect you as students to treat each other with respect and dignity. Disrespect will not be tolerated.
\\ Be courteous to students and instructor: Please turn off all electronic devices (like cell phones) before class.
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- \ Please do not text during class. If you are expecting an important call, please let me know ahead of time, set your phone to vibrate, and sit next to the door so you can take the call without disrupting class. \
- \ Please do not talk to classmates when the instructor is speaking. \
\ Be prompt and attentive: Arrive before class begins, and stay until your instructor dismisses you.
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria
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Grading Scale
Weights 70% Writing Assignments 20% Quizzes, in-class exercises, participation 10% Final Exam *In-class exercises may include in-class revision exercises, collaborative writing exercises, rough draft workshops, analysis assignments, and interview and survey questions. |
Writing Assignments Points
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Students are responsible to keep copies of all their work. When you turn in an assignment, be sure you have saved a copy and/or kept a hard copy. Save your work diligently and carefully.
Tutoring
TUTORING: You can use SMARTHINKING (click), online tutoring available through the AC website. Be advised that the Smartthinking tutoring service has a 2-3 day turnaround, so you need to submit work well before the due date to be sure to receive timely feedback from a tutor.
You are also welcome to visit the Writer's Corner (click) located in Ordway Hall to get help with your assignments.
Also, feel free to call me or make an appointment to stop by my office.
Late Work Policy
Late assignments will receive a 10% penalty per day they are late (including weekends). Assignments are due at the beginning of class. I will not accept late work more than three days after the due date. If you turn in an assignment after class on the day it's due, it is late.I understand that technical problems occur and life issues sometimes interfere with assignments, but I am counting on your commitment to this class despite life's setbacks. Work on assignments ahead of their due dates. Save work diligently and carefully. If a situation arises that interferes with your turning in work in a timely manner, please email or call me before the assignment due date.
Revision Policy
- You may revise the final copy of one writing assignment (excluding the final analytical report).
- If you decide to revise, you must attach the first graded piece of work to the revised version, and be sure to write "Revision" at the top.
- Revisions are due one week from the day you received your graded work.
Attendance
Attendance Policy
Student responsiblities:
- Attend all classes. Since meet only twice a week, your attendance is important to your success in this class. We will do a number of in-class writing assignments, and longer essay assignments will be explained and clarified in class. Absences adversely affect grades.
- Sign the attendance roll each day.
- Inform your instructor of an anticipated absence before the date.
- If you do miss class, get make-up work from a trusted classmate. It is your responsibility to get make-up work and notes if you miss class. Please do not ask me after your absence what you missed. Instead, ask a trusted classmate, and I will provide further clarification if needed. Do not refer to the syllabus course outline for due dates; instead, refer to the calendar available through AC Online.
Withdrawal
If you consider withdrawing, please check with me first for an alternate plan that protects your investment in this course and gives you an opportunity to complete it. Remember that the deadline for drops this semester is November 18, 2014. Withdrawing early from a class could affect scholarship or financial aid monies. Check with a counselor or advisor before you withdraw from any class.
Students are responsible for official withdraw from a course. Failure to withdraw may result in a grade of “F” for the course. A grade of “W” will be given for student-initiated withdrawals that are submitted on or before the withdrawal deadline. Students may withdraw via WebAdvisor, by meeting with their academic advisor, by meeting with Advising Department staff or at any of the Assistance Center counters. Withdrawal requests will not be accepted by telephone.
Calendar
Course Outline
Please note: The above course outline is subject to change, at the discretion of the instructor, based on the needs of the students.
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