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ENGL-1302-MCC1 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.
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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)
Tech Supported
A Rhetoric Handbook for English 1301, 1302, and 2311, Amarillo College English Department, Macmillan, 5th edition
Notebook for notes and class materials
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.
1. Demonstrate knowledge 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 of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA, CMS, MLA, etc.)
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.
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Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as “using exact words from any outside source without using quotation marks or properly citing them; paraphrasing words from any outside source without citing them; or using research from any outside source without citing it.”
Self-Plagiarism
Self-plagiarism is defined as turning in your own previous work to meet a current assignment. This policy will be amended at the discretion of each individual instructor.
Collusion
Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Bard) to create a document is considered colluding. The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor.
Cheating
“Cheating on a test” shall include:
Copying from another student’s test paper.
Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test.
Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator.
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of a pending test.
The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the pending test.
Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test.
Bribing another person to obtain a pending test or information about a pending test.
Statement of Consequences
If you plagiarize, cheat, or collude, you will face consequences. Ignorance of the policy is not an excuse. Any work produced in part or in whole through plagiarism, collusion, or cheating may receive a penalty up to and including a zero for the assignment. After assigning a zero, a subsequent infraction will result in a meeting the head of the Department and possible expulsion from the class. Another incident will result in a referral to the Vice President of Enrollment Management.
At anytime, you may contact me to see about your grades.
The best way to get ahold of me is to text me through my Remind app. I will get try to back with you within 2 hours between the hours of 7am-9 pm on weekdays and 10am-7pm on weekends.
If you email me, I will get back to you within 24 hours, unless I otherwise note.
I will grade everything generally within 7 days of the due date, though I usually get to them before that. (Unless I am out which may take longer)
If you disagree with an evaluation or would like to have it explained to you, please contact me so we can discuss during my office hours or some other time that is convenient for us both.
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate. I cannot help you if I don’t know what is going on. I can’t allow you grace on something if I do not know what is happening. I really can’t help you if I do not know what the problem is. PLEASE, please communicate with me…email me…text me…give me a call, come see me during my office hours: those don’t work for you? Make an appointment and we can have a zoom meeting at a suitable time for you.
Due to the short, intense nature of this course, students are expected not to miss class if they can help it. Virtual class meetings on Zoom are mandatory.
Please be courteous about using Air/earpods and your phone while we are trying to have a conversation or someone else is talking.
GRADING CRITERIA/GRADING SCALE:
10% Research Assignment 1
20% Research Assignment 2
25% Research Assignment 3
15% Minor Assignments (Quizzes, Journals, Rough Drafts, Peer Reviews, and poetry explication)
10% In Class Assignments/Attendance
20% Final Exam
90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, Below 60 = F
MAKE-UP WORK:
If you miss a class for any reason, it is your responsibility to obtain any homework assignments or notes. You should notify me if you are going to be absent and to obtain any missed assignments before you return to class. When you are absent, the protocol in college is to contact the instructor as soon as possible by email or phone. This demonstrates respect and a willingness to do well in the class.
NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
VIRTUAL CLASS SESSIONS ARE MANDATORY. In class assignments may not be made up.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Students are expected to attend every class on time, participate in class discussions, and complete all assignments. Students are responsible for providing evidence to substantiate a possible excused absence.
If during the semester you consider dropping, please check with me first for an alternate plan, one that protects your investment in the course and gives you an opportunity to complete it. Remember that the deadline for drops this semester is April 30. You must contact me directly to drop the course.
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Week 2: March 25-31 |
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Week 3: April 1-7 |
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Week 4: April 8-14 |
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Week 5: April 15-21 |
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Week 6: April 22-28 |
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Week 7: April 29-May 5 |
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Week 8 | FINAL EXAM due no later than Tuesday, May 7 by 11:59 PM |
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