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ENGL-1301-LC5 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)
On Campus Course
Amarillo College English Dept., eds. A Rhetorical Handbook for English 1301, 1302 and 2311, 5th ed., Hayden-McNeil, 2023.
The Little Seagull Ed. 5
Laptop
Notebook/journal
pen/pencil
Required Textbook: The Little Seagull Handbook Ed. 5
Students must be able to save documents as either Word files (.doc or .docx) or portable document format files (.pdf).
ENGL 1301
Composition I 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.
Learning Outcomes 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.
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.
The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor.
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".
Students should act with decorum and maturity with both the instructor and with fellow students.
Essays 45%
Discussion Boards 40%
Biweekly Quick-Checks 15%
Attendance is mandatory.
Week 1 - Welcome
Discussion #1 Due 3-23-25: Introductions
Quick-Check 3-20-25
Review course syllabus & Objectives
School supplies/Grades/Attendance/Final
Navigate Blackboard course(s)
Getting to know you…
Knowledge Dump: Poems
Quick Writes w/ text or image
Poems (Chop & To James)
“Where are you from” Videos
Simple/Compound/Complex Sentences
FANBOYS & AAAWWUBBIS
Capitalization
I AM FROM… poem
Week 2 - Identity
Poem Due 3-27-25: “I Am From…”
Discussion #2 Due 3-30-25: Compare two poems
POV (1st,2nd,3rd person)
Quick writes (poem)
Connections/Inferences/Questions
Simple/Compound/Complex Sentences
FANBOYS & AAAWWUBBIS
Week 3- Academic Writing
Discussion #3 Due 4-6-25: Rhetorical Devices
Quick-Check 4-3-25
Rhetorical Devices - K.E.L.P.
Rhetorical Situation: Writing a bad email to a Professor for an extension
Sentence Structure: comma splices/fragments/run-ons
MLA format, Annotation
Text: Learning to Read and Write (Rhetorical devices)
Simple/Compound/Complex Sentences
Week 4 - Annotated Bibliography Essay
Discussion #4 Due 4-20-25: Brainstorming issues for argumentative
Transition words
Essay Structure - Intro + 3 body paragraphs + Conclusion
Tone/Mood, Annotation, symbolism
Library visit 2 days
Sentence Structure: comma splices/fragments/run-ons
Grammar: Denotation & Connotation
Week 5 - Argumentative Writing
Annotated Bibliography DUE 4-20-25
Essay Structure - Intro + 3 body paragraphs + Conclusion
Mini-Lessons: Editing/Revising/Peer Edit/Review
Subject-verb agreement
Grammar: There, Their, They’re & Your, You’re
Week 6 - Argumentative Writing
Quick Check 4-24-25
Essay Structure - Intro + 3 body paragraphs + Conclusion
Mini-Lessons: Editing/Revising/Peer Edit/Review
Tone/Mood, Annotation, symbolism
Text: Every Little Hurricane & The Lady with the Green Ribbon
Grammar: To, Too, Two & Its, It’s & Whose, Who’s
Week 7 - Writer’s Workshop
Argumentative Essay DUE 4-27-25
Make up any late assignments
Mini-Lessons:
Connections/Inferences/Questions
Capitalization
P.O.V.
Sentence Structure
MLA format
Simple/Compound/Complex Sentences
Rhetorical Devices - K.E.L.P.
Tone/Mood, Subject -Verb Agreement
Week 8 - In-class Final
**The schedule may be subject to change or modified at the professor's discretion.
Students whose grade falls below 75 will be assigned mandatory tutoring. Upon successful completion of tutoring, students will be allowed to replace their lowest journal grade with a 100.
Please note that this course may contain adult subject matter.
Attendance is mandatory. Please do not make appointments during this class. In an eight week format there are only 32 class days to cover course materials. If you miss even one day, you may be behind for the rest of the semester.
College classroom etiquette is based on mutual respect. No disrespectful behavior will be tolerated.
Class starts promptly. Please do not be late. It is disrespectful.
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