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NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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ENGL-1301-029 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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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
Amarillo College English Dept., eds. A Rhetorical Handbook for English 1301, 1302 and 2311, 4th ed., Hayden-McNeil, 2019.
Computer and internet access
After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
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
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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.
This I Believe Essay 10%
Rhetorical Analysis Essay 15%
Research Argument Essay 20%
Annotated Bibliography 2.5 %
Capstone Project 10%
Midterm Essay 10%
Final Essay 15%
Discussions 5%
Quizzes 5%
Journals 2.5%
Thesis / Outlines 2.5%
Peer Reviews 2.5%
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-79
F 0-59
No late work will be accepted. Please anticipate problems and work responsibly so that your work will be submitted on time.
| Assignments | Readings and Videos |
| Week 1 | |
| This I Believe Essay Due: | Read Syllabus |
| Quizzes Week 1 Due: | Read Lecture 1 "Academic Writing" and Lecture 2 "Thesis and Support Essays" |
| Discussion 1 Due: | Read from A Rhetoric Handbook: "English Dept Plagiarism Policy"; "The Basic Structure of an Essay"; |
| Journal 1 Due: | "MLA Manuscript Preparation"; "Sample: Page 1 of MLA Style Paper"; "Narrative Writing" |
| Read from The Little Seagull: W-1 -- "Writing Contexts"; W-2 -- "Academic Contexts"; W-3 -- "Writing Processes" | |
| Read: "Strong Academic Paragraphs" and "The Sisterhood of Roller Derby" by Erin Blakemore | |
| All work due Saturday at midnight. | Read the instructions and complete "This I Believe Essay" |
| Week 2 | |
| Rhetorical Analysis Thesis & Outline Due | Read Lectures "The Rhetorical Situation" and "Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Kairos" |
| Quizzes Week 2 Due | Watch "How to Annotate Text While Reading" |
| Discussion Week 2 Due | Read "Annotation Guide" |
| Journal Week 2 Due | Read and Annotate "Rhetorical Appeals Handout" |
| Read "ICE and PIE Handout" | |
| Watch "How to use Rhetoric to Get What you Want" by Camille A. Langston | |
| Watch "Commercials for Rhetorical Analysis" | |
| Read from The Little Seagull: W-8 "Rhetorical Analyses" | |
| Read and annotate the following from the A Rhetoric Handbook: "The Rhetorical Situation"; | |
| "The Rhetorical Analysis Essay" and "Identifying Rhetorical Appeals" | |
| All work due Saturday at midnight. | Read and Annotate Rhetorical Analysis Assignment (Essay due in Week 3) |
| Week 3 | |
| Rhetorical Analysis Essay Due | Read and annotate Lecture 5 "The Purpose of Rhetorical Analysis" |
| Quizzes Week 3 Due | Read and annotate "Body Ritual Among the Nacirema' by Horace Miner |
| Discussion Week 3 Due |
Read and annotate from A Rhetoric Handbook "Words and Phrases to Avoid in College-Level Academic Writing" and "An Introduction to Grammar" |
| Journal Week 3 Due | Read and annotate from The Little Seagull W-16 "Reading Strategies" |
| Peer Reviews Opens Monday - Close: Friday | Complete Peer Reviews |
| Week 4 | |
| Research Argument Outline w/Thesis Due: | Read Lectures: "Writing a Good Research Argument Thesis"; "Strong Evidence"; and "Reliable Sources" |
| Quizzes Week 4 Due | Read and annotate from The Little Seagull: W-7 "Arguments" and "Evaluating Sources" |
| Discussion 4 Due |
Read and annotate from A Rhetoric Handbook: "How to Find and Document Sources Using MLA Style" and "Incorporating Quotations" |
| Journal 4 Due | Read and annotate "My name is Margaret" by Maya Angelou |
| Read Research Argument Assignment | |
| All work due Saturday at midnight. | Pick a research argument topic and do preliminary research |
| Week 5 | |
| Research Argument Essay Due | Read Lectures "Argument" and "Documentation" |
| Quizzes Week 5 Due | Read "Why Drug Dealers Live with Their Moms" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner |
| Discussion Week 5 Due | Read and annotate from The Little Seagull R-3 "Synthesizing Sources" and W-14 "Annotated Bibliographies" |
| Journal Week 5 Due | Read and annotate from A Rhetoric Handbook "Incorporating Quotations"; "MLA Parenthetical Citations" and "How to Paraphrase" |
| Peer Reviews Opens Monday - Closes Friday | Complete Peer Reviews |
| Week 6 | |
| Work on Capstone Project | Read Capstone Project Folder (completed Capstone Project due Week 7) |
| Discussion Week 6 Due | Watch "The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie |
| Journal Week 6 Due | |
| Week 7 | Complete Capstone Project by Sunday Night Week 7 |
| Capstone Project Due Saturday Night | Read and Annotate: "Why We Crave Horror" by Stephen King |
| Discussion Week 7 Due | |
| Journal Week 7 Due | |
| Week 8 | |
| Final Due Tuesday, at Midnight | Read Lecture "Advice for In-class Writing Assignments" |
| Read and Annotate: "5 Ways to Develop a Growth Mindset Using Grit and Resilience" | |
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Scheduled dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor. AC Connect Login: https://acconnect.actx.edu |
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I check my email a few times each day, but if you need me more urgently, you may text me between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. You may email me any time, day or night.
(903) 283-2286
tina.bausinger@actx.edu
Please be advised that this is a college level course and may include adult subject matter.
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