Integrated Reading & Writing Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Karen Taylor (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063455579Office Location
Ordway Hall 103FOffice Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm or by appointment.
Course Information
Recording Policy
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Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
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Course
ENGL-0303-004 Integrated Reading & Writing
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 0301 and RDNG 0321-minimum grade of C or acceptable TSI or Accuplacer reading and writing scores
Course Description
Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. The course fulfills TSI requirements for reading and/or writing.
Student Resources Student Resources Website
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.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Required Textbook
\ \This course uses an e-book and program for many of the semester's assignments: Connect e-book from McGRAW-HILL..
\ \Your textbook for this class is an e-book. All readings, quizzes, and grammar assignments are accessed through your e-book. To log in to your course and e-book, you will need to purchase a Connect access code from the bookstore.
\ \If you have questions regarding your textbooks call the AC Bookstore at (806) 371-5307.
Supplies
Other Supplies
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- lined notebook or looseleaf binder with paper \
- pen, pencil \
- jump/flash/
Student Performance
Course Objectives
\ \By the end of this course, students will . . .
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- Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths. \
- Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing. \
- Identify and analyze audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts. \
- Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts. \
- Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer's purpose. \
- Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations. \
- Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other wriers instduent writing using established strategies. \
- Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a claim. \
- Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen teh writer's ability to compose college-level writing assignments. \
- Recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in reading and writing. \
Additional Learning Objectives
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- Analyze and write a variety of texts (500-750 words each) in different rhetorical modes focusing on the development of multi-paragraph texts and academic essays. \
- Utilize basic computer technology including such things as composing a document in MLA style with a word processing program, communicating using email, and accessing course information on the college's learning management system. \
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In 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
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.
Cell phone use during class is prohibited. Failure to comply with this rule will negatively affect your overall grade. If you have a legitimate need to have your cell phone on, please advise the instructor prior to class starting.
Plagiarism
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.
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria:
\ \GRADING CRITERA/GRADE SCALE AND PROGRESSING TO THE NEXT CLASS:
\ \Final grades will be determined by quizzes, exercises, and successful completion of all assigned writing and reading projects. In order to pass this class, students must turn in all of their work and score an average of 70 or better for the course. Grades will be based on the following system:
\ \A 90-100= high achievement
\ \B 80-89= above average achievement
\ \C 70-79= satisfactory achievement
\ \D 60-69= unsatisfactory achievement
\ \F 0-59= unacceptable
\ \PROGRESSING TO THE NEXT CLASS:
\ \A student who does not earn a "C" or above in English 0303 must re-enroll in the course. To receive credit for English 0303, students must have a 70 average or above, according to the following scale:
\ \Assignments
\ \Daily Work/Minor Assignments 10%
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\ (Pre- & Post-test [In Connect], , Diagnostic Writing,
\ Daily In-class Work, & Home Work)Attendance Grade 5%
\ \Learning Smart Achieve Modules (6 in Connect) 15%
\ \Reading Quizzes (10 quizzes in Connect) 10%
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\Personal Essay 10%
\ \Analysis Essay 10%
\ \Argument Essay 10%
\ \Midterm Essay Exam 10%
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\ \Final Exam
\ \Essay Exam Week 16 (In Lab – O-104) 10%
\ \Reading Test Week 15 (In Connect) 10%
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\ \The Writing Lab, located in Ordway 104 will be used for this class.
\ \MIDTERM GRADE NOTICIFICATION
\ \At midterm, instructors will send a grade notice to students whose grades are under 70. This form will let students know at midterm that they are not passing and why. It will give students an opportunity to talk to their instructors and to seek help to improve their grades.
Attendance
ATTENDANCE:
\ \Students are expected to attend all classes. Because of the collaborative nature of this course and the fact that success in this course depends on continuous practice and constant direction from the instructor, missing even one class can interfere with your grade. Absences start on the first scheduled day on which the class meets.
\ \Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class and to complete all assignments.
\ \Students are expected to sign in the attendance sheet in class every day, keep up with the class calendar, and do all assignments on time. You need to email the instructor when an email is sent to you and requests information. Read your email at least twice a week. Regular class involvement is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to sign the attendance sheet every class day and to complete all assignments.
\ \A grade will be given for attendance. You are allowed two absences. After these two absences, points will be taken away from you attendance/class participation grade. Your grade will begin as 100 and be reduced with each absence after two.
\ \2 absences no penalty, grade is 100
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\ 3 absences grade reduced to 90
\ 4 absences grade reduced to 80
\ 5 absences grade reduced to 70
\ 6 absences grade reduced to 60
\ 7 or more grade reduced to 50WITHDRAWING FROM A CLASS:
\ \It is the responsibility of the student to officially drop or 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: 4/23/15. 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.
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\ \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.
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\ \If during the semester you consider dropping this class, 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 4/23/15. Withdrawing early from a class could affect scholarship or financial aid monies. Check with a counselor or advisor before you withdraw from any class.
Calendar
ENGL 0303 Weekly Calendar
\ \Week 1 - Basics, Diagnostics
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- Introduction to Course and Connect \
- Reading Assignment “Technology in the Classroom: Friend or Foe” \
- Diagnostic Essay \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
\ \Week 2 - Basics, Diagnostics Continued
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- Reading Quiz in Connect on “Technology in the Classroom: Friend or Foe” \
- Pre-Test in Connect due \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
Week 3 - Personal Narrative
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- Reading Assignment in Connect: “The Truth about Multitasking” \
- Reading Quiz in Connect on “The Truth about Multitasking” \
- Personal Essay Assignment assigned \
- LSA (Learning Smart Achieve) Module: Reading and Writing as Complementary Processes in Connect due (Average Time to Complete: 30 minutes) \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
Week 4 - Personal Narrative Continued
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- Reading Assignment in Connect: “How to Multitask” \
- Reading Quiz in Connect on “How to Multitask” \
- Additional Reading Assignment: “Nine Essential Qualities of Mindfulness” | Psychology Today (No quiz with this reading assignment) \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
Week 5 - Personal Narrative Continued
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- Personal Essay Assignment Due \
- LSA Module: Holistic Integrated Reading and Writing in Connect due (Average Time to Complete: 40 minutes) \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
Week 6 - More Reading and Writing, Mid-Term
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- Reading Assignment in Connect: Textbook Chapter “Becoming an Expert Student” \
- Connect Reading Quiz on Textbook Chapter “Becoming an Expert Student” \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
\ \Week 7 - More Reading and Writing, Mid-Term Continued
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- Reading Assignment in Connect: “The Good News and the Bad News about College Students and Technology” (No quiz with this reading assignment) \
·LSA Module: Writing Process in Connect due (Average Time to Complete: 30 minutes)
\ \·Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities
\ \·Midterm exam
\ \Week 8 - Analysis
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- Reading Assignment in Connect “On Campus- Author Discusses Cheating Culture with College Students” \
- Reading Quiz in Connect on “On Campus- Author Discusses Cheating Culture with College Students” \
- Analysis Essay Assigned \
- MLA Documentation Discussion \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
Week 9 – Analysis Continued
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- Reading Assignment in Connect “As Many as 50% of Students Admit to Cheating in College” \
- Reading Quiz in Connect on “As Many as 50% of Students Admit to Cheating in College” \
- MLA Documentation Discussion Continued \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
Week 10 – Analysis Continued
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- Reading Assignment in Connect “Cheat Wave” \
- Reading Quiz in Connect on “Cheat Wave” \
- MLA Documentation Continued \
- Analysis Essay Due \
- LSA Module: Integrated Reading and Writing in Connect due (Average Time to Complete: 45 minutes) \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
Week 11 - Argument & Research
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- Research and MLA Discussion \
- Reading Assignment in Connect “Matching Education to Jobs” \
- Reading Quiz in Connect on “Matching Education to Jobs” \
- Researched Argument Essay Assigned \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
\ \Week 12 - Argument & Research Continued
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- Research and MLA Discussion Continued \
- Reading Assignment in Connect “A Conversation with Bill Gates on Higher Education” \
- Reading Quiz in Connect on “A Conversation with Bill Gates on Higher Education” \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
Week 13 - Argument & Research Continued
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- Reading Assignment in Connect “Lessons from KIPP Delta” \
- Reading Quiz in Connect on “Lessons from KIPP Delta” \
- Research and MLA Discussion Continued \
- LSA Module: Holistic Grammar Assignments in Connect due (Average Time to Complete: 1 hour and 30 minutes) \
- Daily work, homework, reading and writing activities \
Week 14 - Final Thoughts and Exams
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- Researched Argument Essay due \
- 2 Articles for Reading and Writing Finals from Opposing Viewpoints: "Educational Disconnect in Online Learning" and "Distance Learning Demystified” \
- LSA Module: Reading, Vocabulary, and Study Skills in Connect due (Average Time to Complete: 35 minutes) \
Week 15 - Final Thoughts and Exams Continued
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- Reading Final Exam in class \
- Post-Test in Connect due \
Week 16 - Final Thoughts and Exams Continued
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- Reading Assignment in Connect: “Essay Exams” \
- Final Essay Writing Exam in class \
Additional Information
LATE WORK:
All work is due on the date assigned. The class calendar is usually followed, but it is always subject to change. Regular viewing of the class calendar on Blackboard is necessary so that a student will be aware of any class changes. No assignment, daily work, or homework will be accepted late. Keep up with the class calendar, which is located on AC Online. You can always turn in work early. If you are absent, you are not excused from turning in your work. If you are absent, you can turn your work in online; however, it must be turned in on or before the day it is due.
COMPUTERS:
Computers are available in the English Writing Labs (Ordway 101 and 104) for individual student use for word processing and Internet work. Students who use the lab are required to sign in for each visit. Students will do some writing on computers as a part of this class. Students will need a USB (jump or flash) drive if they want to save their work. This class also uses Microsoft Word, Blackboard, and Connect programs. Some of your grade is based on assignments turned in and/or done with these programs.
You MUST check frequently your AC email account and the course page for this class on BlackBoard. Often, I send additional information to you via your AC email account, and I frequently post assignment information on BlackBoard.
Connect
The Connect e-book and program will be used for many of the reading, assignments, quizzes, and tests this semester. You must complete work using the Connect program to pass this class.
Blackboard
Blackboard is a program that we use in this class. The class calendar is posted there. The assignments are posted under the content tab there. Quizzes are sometime taken with the program. The gradebook and Email are available there too.
TUTORING:
Free tutoring is available through two sources: The Writers’ Corner and Smarthinking. The Writers’ Corner is on the first floor of Ordway Hall in room 102. It is suggested that you make an appointment at the Writers’ Corner, but you can also drop by for tutoring. The Writers’ Corner is open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can call for an appointment at (806) 345-5580
In addition, AC subscribes to Smarthinking, an on-line tutoring service you may use free for 10 hours each semester.
TUTORING POLICY:
This is the tutoring policy for this class. When you turn in a paper and you receive a grade below 70, you still have a chance to make a passing grade. I will return a copy of the paper to you. You can take the paper and meet with a tutor the tutoring center, The Writers’ Corner. After you meet with a tutor, the tutor will send me a form explaining what they talked to you about. You will have two class days after the paper was originally returned to you to rewrite the paper with the advice you received from the tutor. You will turn back in the original paper and the revised paper to me. The revised paper will then be graded (You must see a tutor in the Writers’ Corner, rewrite the paper, and turn in both the original and rewritten paper in one week from when it was given to you to have the original grade removed.)
FEED BACK AND GRADING TIMELINE
Feedback is a response to an inquiry. An example of feedback is when a student sends a question to an instructor, and the instructor answers the question back. You can reach me in three ways: in person, by phone, or by email. You can visit with me after or before class, during my office hours, or by appointment. You can leave a message for me on my voice mail. It will be at least 24 hours for me to respond to you back when I receive your voice mail. I usually answer voice mail Monday through Thursday and sometimes on Friday. I look at my email several times a day. I often also look at email on the weekends. It might take as long as 24 hours to answer you during the week and 48 hours to answer you on the weekend. Email is the fastest way to receive a response back from me. You may use my regular work email or email me through AC Online (Blackboard). I do not use any other media or network for my classes.
Remember that when you have questions that you need to contact me well before an assignment is due. For example, 11 p.m. may be too late to hear from me when a project is due at midnight or the next morning. You might not get an answer to your communication until the next day.
The grading response time is usually up to 14 days for me to return a graded essay or exam to you. Home work and class work is usually graded in about one week, if not sooner.
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