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I will be at AC every morning at least 30 minutes before class begins to offer help as needed. Please feel free to come early. If I'm not in the room, check in the office or around in the tutoring center, as sometimes I need to go either place.
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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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ENGL-1302-040 Composition II
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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)
Hybrid
The Rhetoric Handbook Available from AC Bookstore only. You should have one from 1301.
Supplies: Working computer with access to Google Docs, and in addition, a standard word-processing program (preferably Word).
Access to the Internet is imperative.
Lost documents are not the responsibility of the instructor. (The “Dog (or computer) ate my homework” is not an excuse. If it’s on Google Docs, it’s there.)
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedial texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking aobut evidence and conclusions. These skills will primarily be achieved through the study of literature.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
1. Demonstrate knoweldge of individual and collaborative research processes.
2. Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays.
3. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.
4. Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action.
5. Apply the conventions and style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc)
6. Demonstrate an understanding of literary genres and the basic vocabulary of literary analysis.
In addition to the course description, the skills taught in this course will be primarily achieved through the study of literature. Also, in addition to the learning outcomes, students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of literary genres and the basic vocabulary of literary analysis, as well as write a researched literary analysis paper that utilizes peer review.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
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".
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".
This course is built on the calendar. If the calendar tells you something is due, it's due. There are no exceptions. While the subject matter of the class period may change based on class needs, the due dates are as permanent as I can make them. I rarely change a due date. If I do, I will tell you repeatedly, both verbally and in writing.
No late work is acceptable. Major assignments are due when assigned. If there is an emergency, I will accept a major assignment late, but that will occur on an individual basis only. This includes trying to finish papers at the beginning of class periods. Please note that I can tell when you post your essays for me on Google Docs.
Per the Student Code of Conduct (linked above), 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:
We may talk about a variety of issues in this class that contain adult subject matter. Please remember to remain polite and respectful at all times to everyone in the classroom.
Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating will not be tolerated in this class.
Cheating includes but is not limited to: copying or leaving the class with a test or questions from a test, helping or attempting to help other students cheat on a test or plagiarizing on a paper. Included in this is revising or re-editing an assignment after its due date has passed. Infractions of any of the above (or anything not expressly detailed here) WILL result in a severe penalty on the grade of that assignment, up to and including a zero. In addition, serious or blatant infractions will be reported to the administration of the Hereford campus and of the English Department.
English Department Plagiarism Policy (Revised 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 instruct
10%--class participation/peer editing/mechanics grades on the poetry essay and the mini-research
30%--poetry essay
10% timed writings
35% researched essay/final (all merged together)
15% Final essay
90-100=A
80-89=B
70-79=C
60-69=D
Below 60=F
This is technically an on-campus course--the "on-campus," however, becomes your home. I will check attendance based on your questions/comments during class. Since you'll be typing these, I'm not going to make any allowances for people who like to hide rather than talk. (I was one of those students, so please don't think I'm making fun of you--rather, I usually go out of my way to make things fair for you. It just that you can type in comments or questions, not anonymously, but without fear of being put on the spot. You don't want to be anonymous--it is a grade, after all). If you do not "show up" in some way, you can't be "present." Therefore, I will count you absent. The best way to avoid the issue is to be open with me, whether through discussion or by email Attendance is a grade, which, along with the "daily grades" of peer editing, mechanics/form of your papers, and other lesser items, will be 10% of your total average. These "small" grades do make a difference.
Student Withdrawal Procedures: Students who wish to withdraw from a class must fill out the form for withdrawal (see "student forms" in the "forms" section of the ACconnect opening screen--Academic Withdrawal Request), have me sign it, and return it to the office before the final date. The drop date for this class is December 15.
Administrative Drop Policy: Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
If during the semester you consider dropping, please check with me first for an alternate plan that protects your investment in the course and gives you an opportunity to complete it. Remember that the deadline for drops this semester is Dec. 15.
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October 27 Introduce much changed course. Begin poetry. The sonnet, John Donne Assignment: Read “Introduction to Poetry” in the Poetry folder of Content. In addition, read "Instructions for Introductions" AND "Citations for THIS class," both in Special Info. Choose a partner from the class—exchange AC emails (cell #s are not sufficient). |
Oct 29 Complete poems from Tuesday. War Poetry. Introduce Poetry Analysis-Research. Review analysis process (if time) Assignment: Read all of the poetry assignment for Tuesday.
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Nov. 3 Finish Poetry. Discuss evaluating sources and practice looking at them. Review citation forms/placement Assignment: Continue working on Analysis. Timed writing #1 on Thursday. |
Nov 5 Continue discussion from Tuesday. Last 30 minutes of class—Timed writing #1—evaluating a source. (Timed writings 10% of grade) Assignment: Continue working on analysis. Read the researched essay on Seeger poem. Peer edit next Thursday (11/12). |
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Nov. 10 Discuss the sample essay as an example of poetry analysis (with research). Discuss Primary Sources. Email topic for timed writing #2 by 9 a.m. Nov. 12. Assignment: Complete rough draft of poetry analysis for Thursday. (Don’t forget the timed writing topic.) [Do paper on Google docs--share and allow edit with BOTH me AND your partner BY 9:00 a.m. Thursday.] |
Nov. 12 (Timed writing topic email was due by 9 a.m.) Continue discussion on primary sources. Peer edit essay—daily grade. You will complete this portion by editing the shared Google Docs file. I will “grade” your work by looking at the editing that you accomplish after 11:30 that morning. [shared Google Docs file due by 9 a.m. that day] Assignment: Prepare Final Copy of poetry analysis for Thursday, Nov. 19. |
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Nov. 17 Discuss Works Cited for poetry analysis. Timed writing #2 last 45 minutes of class. |
Nov. 19 Poetry analysis due. Share/edit with ME only by 9:00 a.m.(Reminder: 30% of grade) Introduce Research assignment. Explore topics. Assignment: Look for potential topics. |
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Nov 24 Work the library databases, especially the new newspaper one. Discuss style’s place in formal research. Introduce Ethan Frome. Ch. 1-5—Dec. 3; Rest of book Dec. 15. Assignment: Begin reading novel. Choose topic and email it to me by NOV. 26. Yes, that’s Thanksgiving. So do it tomorrow and don’t worry about it after that!
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26 Thanksgiving—no class today. Enjoy . . . (after you email your topic of choice, that is)! |
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Dec. 1 Review research process, especially primary sources and evaluating sources. Assignment: Discussion of chapters 1-5 on Thursday. Keep researching your paper. Working Works Cited with citation forms due Thursday, Dec. 3.
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Dec. 3 Discuss Chapters 1-5 of Ethan. (Discussion is tied to attendance grade for the day.) Ask questions about research. Submit Works Cited w/citation forms. (daily grade) (Share/edit with me by 11:30). Assignment: Keep reading/writing. Peer edit Tues, Dec. 8. Share/edit with me AND partner by 9 a.m. (At least 2/3 of paper—2 1/2 pages AND Works Cited). |
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Dec. 8 Peer edit paper (share/edit with me AND partner by 9 a.m.). Discuss questions, especially regarding citations. Last day to drop a 2nd 8 weeks class. |
Dec. 10 Final instructions on research Open box for questions/comments for rest of time. Assignment: Submit paper (share with me, or hopefully, be able to turn in a hard copy final copy) by 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15. |
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Dec. 15 Discuss chapters 6-10. (Discussion tied to attendance grade that day). Explain final. After that, open meeting for final questions if necessary. Final research assignment due by 11:30. (Reminder: This paper is worth 35% of your total grade). Points deducted if paper is late—substantial point deduction after 15 minutes. (to allow for electronic submission not going through instantly.) |
17 Final essay, hopefully in class. If not, by Google Meet/Google Docs. (15% of grade) [Final essay is over Ethan Frome. I will give you several topics. You write essay on your choice of topic. You may begin at 8:30. You must be finished by 11:00.] |
Wharton, Edith. Ethan Frome. 1911. Project Gutenberg file. 2010. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/4517/4517-h/4517-h.htm. Accessed 30 July 2020.
Just to make things clear regarding your essays—Every essay you write for this class must be in 3rd person. That means that you may NOT use 1st or 2nd person pronouns unless those words are a part of a quote.
1st person pronouns (pronouns that the speaker uses to refer to him/herself):
I, me, my, mine, myself
We, us, our, ours, ourselves
2nd person pronouns (pronouns that the speaker uses to refer to the person/persons the speaker is addressing):
You, your, yours, yourself, yourselves_______________________________________________
Contractions that contain one of these pronouns are also included:
I’m, I’ve, I’ll, I’d
We’re, we’ve, we’d, we’ll
You’re, you’ve, you’d, you’ll
(That’s all I can think of—there may be others)___________________________________________
The way to fix that? Use the following computer commands (whatever version you have, this works on Google Docs, too):
For Macs—command f OR click the magnifying glass icon at the top right of the screen.
For PCs—control f
Put in each of the pronouns and check (hint—you, I, we, and our are the most common ones)
The penalty for using one? -10 points for EACH infraction
COLLEGE CONTENT NOTE:
In the college experience, students will encounter diverse views and new subject matter, which expand their knowledge and perspective. In this college English class, we might read and discuss some literary works with subject matter that could include (but not be limited to) death, violence, sexuality, examples of racism / discrimination, potentially offensive language, and political or religious viewpoints different from your own. If this is a concern for you, please meet with me.
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