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AEWR-0001-003 Basic Writing
<p>Prerequisite: A minimum TSI score of 310-350</p>
Basic skills course that develops and reinforces writing skills with special emphasis on writing to meet TSI requirements.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sch; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
(Textbook will be provided by instructor)
Building Writing Sills the Hands-On Way
Supplies
** You MUST KNOW YOUR ACConnect ID NAME AND PASSWORD. We will be using campus computers, and you will need this information to sign-on. Also, you will need to know this information to access BlackBoard from any computer.**
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate clear focus, the logical development of ideas, and the use of appropriate language that advances the writer’s purpose.
2. Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given writing situations.
3. Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
4. Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information to formulate and develop a claim.
5. Develop and use effective revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments.
6. Edit writing to conform to the conventions of standard English.
7. Learn and Use effective grammar
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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".
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.
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.
Grade Breakdown:
Daily Journal Writing - 15%
Major Writing Assignments – 50%
In-class work, homework, daily work, quizzes – 20%
Final Exam – 15%
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
General Attendance Policy:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is your responsibility as a student to attend class and be on time for daily attendance check and journal writing. Nonattendance will be recorded as an absence and no differentiation will be made to excused or unexcused absences. Leaving class early or prior to dismissal time will be counted as an absence.
There is a daily Journal Writing assignment that occurs the first 5-10 minutes of class. If you are late or absent, your grade for that assignement will reult in a zero.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to check BlackBoard for new assignments, as well as to turn in any assignments due on the day you miss. Being absent fro class does not excuse you from due dates or from new assignments.
Student Withdrawal Procedures: Students who wish to withdraw from a class must initiate the request with their instructor before the withdrawal deadline.
Administrative Drop Policy: Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016.
AEWR 0001 Weekly Calendar - Fall 2017
The class calendar is subject to change. Read your email and/or listen in class for any class calendar changes. The calendar below is tentative, and the instructor reserves the right to make changes as needed to accommodate the class’s needs and/or unexpected cancelled classes, such as campus closings due to bad weather. Homework, daily, in-class, and major writing assignment information and reading assignment information is posted to our course page under the “Lessons” link. It is your responsibility to check this area even if you miss class.
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Developmental Ed. Requirement
A student who is not TSI met in all areas must be continuously enrolled in one or more developmental education courses until TSI complete.
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.
COMPUTERS:
Computers are available on the 4th floor of the Ware Building, and in Ordway #101 for individual student use for word processing and Internet work. Students will use computers for some of the assignments 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.
Blackboard
Blackboard is a program that we use in this class. The assignments are posted under the “Lessons” link in the main menu for this course. Quizzes are sometime taken through BlackBoard, and your grades and course email is also available through this program.
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. Also, Peer Tutoring is located on the first floor of WARE Student Commons.
Other Services:
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 students’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 may learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5191. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ (https:www.acatx.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.acatx.edu/arc (https://www.actx.edu/arc)
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