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ENGL-0302-001 Basic Grammar and Writing II
<p>Prerequisite: RDNG 0301 and ENGL 0301-minimum grade of C or acceptable TSI scores<br> Corequisite: ENGL 1301<br> </p>
Development of college-level writing focusing on idea generation, drafting, organization, revision and utilization of writing conventions and Standard English.
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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 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
On Campus Course
Walter, Jenia. Building Writing Skills The Hands-On Way. Cengage Learning. United States. 2017.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CENGAGE LOG-IN CODE THAT COMES WITH THE TEXT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE LAB-WORK IN THIS CLASS.
Required Materials
** 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.
TSI Scheduling Policy:
A student who is not TSI met in all areas must be continuously enrolled in one or more developmental education courses until TSI complete.
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. This is a co-requisite course with ENGL 0302.
Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will:
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 that follows the MLA format for citing sources and utilizes peer review.
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".
Classroom Rules
You are expected to behave in the classroom in a way that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include, but are not limited to:
tardiness
leaving early
electronic device noises
talking during lecture
abusive, offensive, or disrespectful demeanor or language toward AC faculty, staff, students and/or property
If you fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and “Student Rights & Responsibilities,” you will be subject to disciplinary action which may include but is not limited to removal from the classroom, consultation with the Developmental English Department Chair and/or other AC authority, or withdrawal from the course and/or the college.
** Cell phone use will not be allowed in the classroom unless specifically requested by the instructor.
Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating will not be tolerated in this class.
Cheating includes but is not limited to: copying or leaving the test with a test or questions from a test, helping or attempting to help other students cheat on a test or plagiarizing on a paper.
Amarillo College takes plagiarism seriously.
Amarillo College English Department Plagiarism Policy, revised Spring 2013
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.
Self-plagiarism is considered plagiarism and will be reported. This includes turning in previously submitted work unless previously arranged.
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.
Grade Breakdown:
Research Paper –25%
Low Stakes Writing Assignments - 25%
In–class work, homework, daily work, quizzes – 20%
Journals – 15%
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 as to excused or unexcused absences. Leaving class early or prior to dismissal time will be counted as an absence.
Journals are done at the beginning of each class. No journal may be started after a delay of 5 minutes. Each journal is worth 100 percentage points. You may not complete a journal if you are not present - do not ask. Journals are worth 15% of your grade.
Final Exemption: Students who maintain an average of 80 or above, and who have one or less absence will be exempt from the final.
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
Weekly Calendar
The class calendar is subject to change. Please download the REMIND Ap. I will communicate changes through REMIND. The calendar below is tentative, and the instructor reserves the right to make changes as needed to accommodate the class.
Week One
In Week One we will cover the class syllabus, discuss the components of a paragraph and an essay. We will also discuss free writing and brainstorming. We will distinguish between academic writing and personal writing. We will perform a low stakes writing assignment. I will introduce the Research Assignment. We will also learn how to log on to the computers and use the Cengage Aplia Labs.
Readings
Week Two
In Week Two, we will begin reading the research for the Research Assignment. We will discuss the parts of speech, focusing on verbs and subject verb agreement, adjectives and adverbs. We will also discuss generating ideas and organizing them into an outline. We will also discuss thesis and introduction. The introduction with thesis is due for Research Essay.
Readings
Week 3
In Week Three, we will discuss simple sentence structure and the 8 basic rules for commas. We will discuss paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting and in-text citation. The first body paragraph is due for the research paper.
Readings:
Week 4
In Week Four, we will discuss compound sentences. The second two body paragraphs are due this week.
Readings:
Walter, Chapter 5, Chapter 12
Week 5
In Week Five, we will discuss complex sentences, run-ons, fragments and comma splices. We will also finish examining key points and strategies in constructing well developed essays. A draft of Research Essay is due Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
Readings:
Walter, Chapter 7, Chapter 14
Week 6
RESEARCH ESSAY IS DUE SUNDAY JUNE 24, 2018 BEFORE 11:59 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS.
In Week Six, we will review all the material we have covered and prepare for the final. The final consists of two days. Students who have no more than one absence and who have and average of 80 or above will be exempt from the finals.
Late Work:
All work is due on the date assigned. The class calendar is usually followed, but it is always subject to change.
Computers:
Computers are available on the 4th floor of WSC and in Ordway 101 for school related student use. Students will use computers for most of the assignments as a part of this class. This class uses Microsoft Word, Google Docs, 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 “Content” link in the main menu for this course. All quizzes are taken through Blackboard, and your grades and course email are also available through this program.
Tutoring:
Free tutoring is available through several sources including:
The Writer's Corner - Ordway Hall, Room 108, Joshua O'Brien (806) 354-5880
The Reading and Writing Lab in Engineering 214, Christy Robinson (806) 371-5243
Tutoring Center - Ware Student Commons, Room 113. Deanna Giasson (806) 371-5432
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 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 806-371-5191. 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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