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ENGL-1301-007 Composition I
Corequisite: INRW 0303 Prerequisite: Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading and writing skills
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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STUDENT PRINTING PROCEDURES
For students to put money on their account, they must go to this website https://acprinthub.actx.edu/myprintcenter/ and either use PayPal account or their credit/debit card to add money, or they can go to the Student Services building to add money with credit/debit or with cash. Neither Writers’ Corner or the Writing Lab can add money to the account.
However, if the students need help adding money to their account, we can help them do that here in the lab. All students are responsible for adding money to their own account. But students need to have money on their own account in order to print anywhere on campus.
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.
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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact 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)
Online Course
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
computer access
Students are expected to submit work as described on assignments and in a timely fashion. Accepting late work will be the exception not the rule. Also, it is essential that students keep up with class emails!
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".
Assignments (include Discussion Post responses, Drop Box writings, and reading quizzes) 40%
Essay One 20%
Essay Two 20%
Final Exam Writing 20%
Submission of work per assigned dates is required and monitored.
Texting or calling when help is needed is encouraged.
Official drop date is June 23rd.
Comp I—Summer Online
NOTE: For technical assistance, contact ctlhelpdesk@actx.edu
I am not using a day-to-day calendar. This course will run on a weekly basis; unless otherwise specified, assignments are due at the end of each week—Sunday, by midnight. This allows students to budget their time throughout the week as best fits their individual schedule. A bit of advice: look over the work at the beginning of each week--Monday morning--and make yourself a time schedule! Accepting late work will be the exception!
It’s summer school—it’ll go FAST. Budget your time! Again, do not hesitate to call or text 206-0310 if you get stuck or need a bit of help.
All work is available via Content (numerous folders) or Discussions on left-hand menu bar on Homepage.
Week One:
a--Content: Lessons: Introductory Materials: After reviewing Welcome and Course Overview, list the ten most important items you found and briefly comment as to why. Submit in Drop Box.
b--Content: Lessons: "Sentence Musts." Then, complete Sentence Work in Drop Box.
c--Content: Lessons: Rhetorical Appeals. Watch youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPiQ_LuKtDE
After studying rhetorical appeals and watching the video, write a well-developed paragraph (minimum length—200 words) explaining how Sepetys used logos, ethos, and pathos in her presentation. Submit to Discussion Board. Discuss with your peers. (Note: a paragraph always requires a topic sentence. If you need review as to paragraph development and topic sentences, see Content, “Paragraphs.”)
d--Read first section of novel, “Thieves and Prostitutes,” chapters 1-28. Take first three reading quizzes (Content: Reading Quizzes).
NOTE: THESE FOUR TASKS MUST BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN SUNDAY AT MIDNIGHT, OR YOU WILL BE ADMINISTRATIVELY DROPPED FROM THE COURSE MONDAY MORNING.
Week Two
READ WEEK ONE REVIEW MATERIAL! It is located in Content: Weekly Review. You will be held responsible for material covered here.
a--Thoroughly study Content: Lessons:“Stylistic Writing/Figurative Language.” Select a chapter in the first section of the book. Write a paragraph discussing Sepetys’ use of three different types of figurative language (stylistic devices) as described on your "Stylistic Writing/Figurative Language" page. Briefly explain why such usage improves the writing. Submit to Drop Box.
b--See Content page, “Adjectives and Adverbs.” Select a chapter in section two of the book. Select your “three best adjective choices” and explain why you chose them. Post to Discussion Board. Select one adverb in your chosen chapter and do the same. Comment on peers’ postings.
c--Read the second section of the novel, “Maps and Snakes,” chapters 29-62. Take next five quizzes!
The above three assignments are due by Sunday at midnight.
Week Three
READ WEEK TWO REVIEW MATERIAL! You will be held responsible for material covered here.
a--Study Lessons: "Organization": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P4fzbzwwAg (No specific assignment--just make sure you have reviewed the youtube as it addresses essay organization that will be required in your upcoming major papers.)
b--Study Lessons: “Transitions.” Complete Transitions: Worksheet. Submit to Drop Box.
c--Watch carefully: Lessons:Two youtube videos: "MLA Formatting" & "In-Text Citations" -- List the five most important things you learned about MLA Citations and submit to Discussion Board. Discuss with peers. Make sure you understand that a quote cannot stand alone as a sentence; it must be grammatically and logically worked into (embedded into) the writer's sentence.
d--Submit "symbolic section title paragraph" to Drop Box.
d--Read last section of novel. Complete remaining quizzes.
e--Begin studying Content: ESSAY ONE ASSIGNMENT SHEET. Let me know if you have questions.
The above work is due by Sunday at midnight.
Week Four
READ WEEK THREE REVIEW MATERIAL! You will be held responsible for material covered here.
--See Lessons: "Outline: Purpose." (Again, no specific assignment, but such may prove of help!)
-- Submit your thesis and short sketch outline following the example given on your essay one assignment page to Drop Box BY TUESDAY EVENING FOR INPUT.
--Answer "sample essay" questions in drop box BY WEDNEDAY EVENING FOR CREDIT.
--Essay One due Sunday by midnight.!!!
Week Five
READ WEEK FOUR REVIEW MATERIAL! You will be held responsible for material covered here.
--Watch Librarians’ Video for further understanding of citations. (You will complete embedded questions in the video as you go.)
--Study ESSAY TWO ASSIGNMENT.
--Submit Thesis/Sketch Outline BY TUESDAY FOR REVIEW AND INPUT.
--Essay Two due Sunday by midnight!
Week Six
READ WEEK FIVE REVIEW MATERIAL! You will be held responsible for material covered here.
--Final Exam will be open Monday morning through Wednesday until noon. Once opened, it should be self-explanatory. (Do call or text if anything is unclear.)
This course covers adult subject matter.
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