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ENGL-1301-001 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
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Hybrid
Between Shades of Gray
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes.
2. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution.
3. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose.
4. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts.
5. Use Edited American English in academic essays.
Departmental expectations:
6. Write a third person, argumentative research paper following the MLA format for citing sources.
7. Use the library's online databases and other computer resources for research and word processing.
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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 All sophomore literature classes will include at least one writing assignment designed to connect the literature being studied to an ethical dilemma, demanding that students communicate their critical thinking as they consider both personal and social responsibility issues.
40%--class work; 20%--essay one; 20%--essay two; 20%--final exam
This is an 8 weeks designated hybrid course. In light of COVID, it is now a tech supported, remote learning class. Video lectures are required and tracked. Indvidual zoom conferences are required. The drop date this semester is March 2nd.
If a student scores below 70% on an exam or writing assignment, he or she will be required to attend tutoring per the instructor’s directions before being allowed to complete the next assigned work.
For technical assistance, contact Buster Bonjour at 371-5992 or Richard Stephenson at 371-5932.
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Welcome to Comp I—an introduction to college-level writing.
Several years ago, I did some research and my “instincts” were proven correct. Simply put, the connection between reading and writing cannot be overlooked.
With that in mind, I have focused on using a successful historical fiction novel—one that is well written and has young adults in mind—to introduce the basics of good writing.
I hope that you enjoy learning about a relatively unknown era in history as you look at engaging writing. Best tip? Don't procrastinate. Read the below most carefully. Then, if you need any clarification, do not hesitate to text or call me at 206-0310.
There are five classifications of assignments for this course this semester:
--Monday viewings of lecture videos! This information will be essential as you complete discussions and drop box assignments. The videos are located in Content/Videos. (Viewings are automatically tracked in Blackboard, and students will be given participation grades for viewing.)
--Drop Box assignments (found in Content) that reflect information given in Lesson Pages.
--Discussion Posts as assigned.
--Individual student conferences (approximately 5-10 minutes) on either Mondays or Wednesdays during our scheduled class times. We will have “Let’s Talk” (Blackboard Zoom) chat time, allowing us to address any problems you are having with assignments or material on a one-on-one basis. You will be given a participation grade for showing up for these short weekly sessions with “ready to discuss” questions. “Let’s Talk” is located in Content. Your individual time slot is found on the home page under Announcements.
--Submission of analytical essays and final exam. (These will be thoroughly addressed later in the semester.)
Before going any further, take a few moments and look at Content: Introductory Materials, Course Overview! Let me know if you have any questions.
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Below is a tentative schedule of assignments. Check each Monday morning for any possible changes as this is just flat an ever-changing time!
Note: Honors Students only? See additional "Honors Project" schedule on course menu.
Week One:
Watch welcome video lecture. And, be sure to come prepared for your weekly individual conference! Then,
a--Go to 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--Go to Content: Lessons: "Sentence Musts." Then, complete Sentence Work in Drop Box.
c--Go to 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. (Note: a paragraph always requires a topic sentence. If you need review as to paragraph development and topic sentences, see Content, “Paragraphs.” Also, take advantage of Writer's Corner tutors--see Online Tutoring on sidebar--to review any of your writings before you submit them!)
d--Read first section of Between Shades of Gray, “Thieves and Prostitutes,” chapters 1-28. Take first three reading quizzes (Go to Content: Reading Quizzes).
NOTE: THESE TASKS, INCLUDING SCHEDULED CONFERENCE, MUST BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN SUNDAY AT MIDNIGHT, OR YOU WILL BE ADMINISTRATIVELY DROPPED FROM THE COURSE MONDAY MORNING.
Week Two:
--Watch week two video lecture. And, be sure to come prepared for your scheduled weekly individual conference!
--Thoroughly study Content: Lessons:“Stylistic Writing/Figurative Language.” Select a chapter in the first section of the book. Write paragraphs discussing Sepetys’ use of three different types of figurative language, i.e., stylistic devices. Briefly explain why such usage improves the writing. Submit to Drop Box as described there.
--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.
--Read the second section of the novel, “Maps and Snakes,” chapters 29-62. Take next five quizzes!
Week Three:
--Watch week three video lecture. Be sure to come prepared for your weekly individual conference!
--Study Lessons: Organization":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P4fzbzwwAg
--Study Lessons: “Transitions.” Complete Transitions: Worksheet. Submit to Drop Box.
--Watch carefully: Lessons:Two youtube videos: "MLA Formatting" & "In-Text Citations" Then, 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.
--Read last section of novel. Complete remaining quizzes.
Week Four:
--Watch week four video lecture. Be sure to come prepared for your weekly individual conference!
--See Lessons: “Section Titles: Symbolism.” Complete drop box assignment. Make sure you have completed above assignments before tackling this paragraph work.
--See Lessons: Watch video: "Stalin." Discuss what you learned with others in corresponding discussion post.
--Study Lessons: "Outline: Purpose"
Week Five:
--Watch week five video lecture. Be sure to come prepared for your weekly individual conference!
--Carefully study Essay One assignment page.
-- 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 due Sunday by midnight.
Week Six
--This week, instead of “my video,” watch Librarians’ Video for further understanding of citations. (You will complete embedded questions in the video as you go along.)
--Be sure to come prepared for your weekly individual conference.
--Study ESSAY TWO ASSIGNMENT.
--Submit Thesis/Sketch Outline.
Week Seven:
--Watch week seven video lecture. Be sure to come prepared for your weekly individual conference!
--Submission of draft to Writer’s Corner tutors for input.
--Essay due.
Week Eight
--Final Exam will be open Monday morning through Wednesday until noon. Once opened, it should be self-explanatory.
This course includes adult content.
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