ENG COURSE OBJECTIVES and ASSESSMENT. Writing Across the Curriculum

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1 ENG 1302 Writing Across the Curriculum * * * * * Instructor: Mrs. Alison Evans Office: Academic 019B Office Hours: MW: 9:30-10:20 (lab); 10:20-noon (office) TR: 9:30-10:30 (office) and by appointment Contact Information: alison.evans@angelo.edu Office phone: (325) Prerequisites: Completion of English 1301 or equivalent. Required Texts and Materials for Each Class: Yagelski, Robert P. Writing: Ten Core Concepts access through MindTap ($59) Internet access Multicolored highlighters I expect that you bring all necessary materials to class. Course Objectives: COURSE OBJECTIVES and ASSESSMENT English 1302 is a course in critical reading and writing across the curriculum, including working through the research process and producing a research paper. The general objective of English 1302 is to develop critical reading skills and writing skills across the curriculum in a variety of disciplines. You will learn to use the Porter Henderson Library and its resources and to write a research paper that incorporates sources and uses documentation effectively. Upon completing English 1302, students should be able to use reading and writing for inquiry, learning, critical thinking, and communicating. be able to write to a variety of audiences in a variety of disciplines be familiar with the library and be able to use its resources, including its online resources and other electronic databases be able to work through the research process to write a research paper understand attribution and documentation and use an appropriate style English 1302 outcomes will be measured by various assignments, including the composition of a research paper. ASU Core Curriculum Objectives for English 1302 and Related Course Assessment: Students in English 1302 will practice the following core curriculum learning objectives in critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and personal responsibility. Students will then demonstrate their capabilities in these objectives by writing a variety of essays. Critical thinking will be demonstrated in a final research essay. Students will gather, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information relevant to a question or issue by employing problem-solving strategies that generate positions and arguments and by examining the basic principles of informationgathering to support a thesis. Students will then develop and demonstrate a logical position (i.e. perspective, thesis, hypothesis) that acknowledges ambiguities or contradictions by analyzing and evaluating their own communication and that of others to raise questions, make assertions, and generate discussion about a topic or question. Communication will also be demonstrated in a final research essay. Students will develop, interpret, and express ideas through effective written communication by taking into consideration audience, purpose, circumstances relevant to written communication, by using relevant and appropriate content for the specific rhetorical situation in order to express their purpose(s) effectively. Teamwork will be demonstrated in the group project. Students will consider different viewpoints as a member of a team by working toward a shared purpose or goal with members of their team and by creating and evaluating their peers drafts, presentations, and arguments. Students will work effectively with others to support and accomplish a shared goal by devoting efforts to team task, interacting with others, contributing to the team, and resolving and synthesizing divergent viewpoints within a group. Personal responsibility will be demonstrated in the final research essay. Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate choices, actions and consequences as related to ethical decision making by identifying their own core beliefs and the sources of those beliefs in order to connect their choices and actions to decision-making and by recognizing possible consequences of their decisions.

2 GRADED COURSE WORK GRADE DETERMINATION Practice Proposal Bibliography Annotated Bib Outline Research Portfolio Oral Project Group Project Final Exam Total: points 100 points 100 points 1000 points It is your responsibility to keep track of your grade and where you stand in the class. If you have questions about your grade, please come by the office and ask. Your grade for the semester will be determined using the percentage breakdown to the left. COURSE ASSIGNMENTS In this course, you will complete various daily assignments and activities; actively participate in workshops, conferences, class discussions, and opportunities to share your work; read and contemplate assigned texts; and compose essays. Here s a bit more information on some of these assignments: Grading Scale: 900 points 1000 points A 800 points 899 points B 700 points 799 points C 600 points 699 points D 599 points and Below F Feedback on Graded Work: Graded written assignments will be returned in two ways: 1. Hard copy with written comments, and 2. Electronically within the MindTap software with typed comments left by the instructor. I expect you to view my comments and correct your mistakes accordingly. EXTRA CREDIT I don t offer extra credit assignments, so don t ask for them. Stay on top of your coursework. Practice: Aplia assignments: These assignments are assigned to practice certain skills in writing, ranging from sentence-level to research-based. Each question can be attempted three (3) times. I record the highest grade. You will have an entire week to complete the assignments. Most are due Wednesday of the week. MindTap assignments: These assignments are mostly responses on the reading. Classwork: Oftentimes, we will practice a skill in class before applying this skill to our assignment. In these cases, this classwork may be a grade. Written Assignments: The following assignments are major writing assignments. For each assignment, I will distributed assignment requirements. I will only accept and grade work that adheres to the requirements of the assignment. The Research Project. This research project includes: Proposal Bibliography Annotated Bibliography Outline Research Portfolio Oral Project Group Project Final Exam

3 Each student must sign a Student Acknowledgement Form stating that he/she understands the policies of the course BEFORE I can accept any work for assessment. If you feel that you cannot work within these policies, I suggest that you find another section. Late Work Example: The due date for a paper is Tuesday. The student has until the next Monday to submit the paper late. Waiting until Tuesday of the next week will constitute a zero for the assignment. Please note: Pleading a case of "computer malfunction" is the dog-ate-my-homework excuse of the 21st century, and such an excuse will not be accepted. Access to reliable technology and avoiding procrastination are a student's responsibility. Please note also that failure to appropriately submit an assignment to the Turnitin dropbox (InSite within MindTap) and/or Blackboard is not an excuse the instructor will accept. (To ensure a successful file submission, students should always check their digital portfolio by re-accessing [refreshing] the dropbox page and ensuring a Turnitin digital receipt.) CLASS POLICIES Classroom Dynamics: Discussions: I expect students to conduct themselves with maturity and tact. Derogatory comments or inflammatory statements will not be tolerated. Food and Drink: No food or drink is allowed in computerized rooms. Draft Checks: You will bring your draft to class to show that you are, in fact, drafting the paper. There may be some reflection components, additionally. Peer Editing: On particular assignments, we will conduct a peer editing session both in class time and in MindTap. You may be graded to the extent to which you provide feedback with pride and effort (see Classwork above). I expect all peer editing sessions to be helpful. Tutoring: You will be required to participate in some level of tutoring, and we offer many different avenues, including NetTutor, required conferencing, and Writing Center tutoring. Sometimes, I will assign required tutoring; additionally, conscientious students will seek out tutoring when they need help. Late Work Deadlines for Major Assignments: Major Written Assignments are due on the day and time listed on the syllabus and announced in class. You must submit the packet and electronic submission in order for your assignment to be acceptable. If you miss the deadline, you must contact me via to be able to submit the paper via MindTap, as I must confirm your late submission. Do not the paper to me. Late Work: I will consider any work that you do not have ready to submit at the time I request it as one day late. You can submit assignments up to five (5) school days (M-F) late, including the day the paper is due; however, I will deduct 10 points for each day it is late. After five (5) school days including the day the paper is due, you will forfeit all possible points for the assignment. Unless I say otherwise, I will only accept printed essays handed to me in class or delivered to me in my office during office hours (not placed under the door). Additionally, essays will not be accepted unless Writing Center referrals (if required) have been completed. Late papers/assignments will be accepted (both packet and electronic file) up to 2 class days beyond their due date(s). Ten (10) points will be deducted for each day your assignment remains late. After two (2) days, all possible points for the assignment will be forfeited, and you will receive a zero (0) on that assignment. I do not accept late work on MindTap activities and class practice. All Work Due, Even If Late: However, each final written assignment packet must still be submitted in the order that it is assigned. In other words, even if a written assignment receives a grade of zero because it is over a week late, that assignment must still be submitted before any subsequent written assignments will be accepted and graded.

4 Submission Order: Writing assignments must be completed in the order in which they are assigned; that is, all previous writing assignments must have been turned in for a new writing assignment to be graded. Individual Assignments: Follow the assignment requirements for each assignment. Signing in I take attendance at the beginning of class by using a sign-in sheet. If you arrive after that time, it is your responsibility to see me immediately after class on that day to confirm your attendance in class. Not doing so runs the risk of being counted absent instead of tardy. Do not have someone sign in for you. Even a good reason for being absent is also considered an absence, including but not limited to court appearances, dead battery on your car, weddings, funerals, and printer/computer trouble. Attendance Allowed Absences I require students to attend class, and I take attendance every day. I realize that sickness or emergencies can occur. For these instances, students are allowed five (5) absences. Students with 6 or more absences will no longer be eligible for a passing grade in the course. An absence will incur: If you are not prepared for workshop assignments (having completed necessary materials) If you are off task, disruptive, or not engaged If you are tardy 15 minutes or more For every two late arrivals to class (0-14 minutes) If you miss a scheduled conference with me will constitute an absence. (If you must miss a scheduled conference, you must provide notification 24 hours prior and reschedule at my convenience.) If you do not arrive to a conference prepared Procedure if you miss class For any class that you miss, please also understand that the following consequences will apply: There is no opportunity to make up any practice assignment or exercise given and completed within the class period you missed. You will need to determine what you missed during your absence by contacting a classmate or seeing me during office hours. I will not respond to inquiries regarding missed work. I do not differentiate between excused absences and unexcused absences, so please do not bring me a doctor s note with the expectation of having an absence excused. If you have extenuating circumstances that warrants special consideration, I strongly suggest that you do both of the following: contact Student Life office (located in room 112 of the University Center) me immediately and stay in contact with me concerning the situation. These actions will not automatically expunge absences; any exceptions to the policy are made at my discretion.

5 STUDENT HANDBOOK In addition to these course policies, students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and following the information in the ASU Student Handbook, available at files/ studenthandbook-for-web. Submitting Projects and Papers All assignments will be submitted in 2 ways: 1. Electronic file Due by the beginning of class time (due dates/times are listed on the assignment). Any papers posted late will incur late points. 2. Packet Spring-clipped packet of final copy, as well as all completed and correct workshops, editing sheets, invention materials, etc., is due during the first 5 minutes of class on the day the paper is due unless otherwise specified in class. Any paper packet submitted late will incur late points. All papers including drafts, style checks, edited copies, and final copies are due on the dates given on the syllabus during the first 5 minutes of class. Ten percent (10%) will be deducted from the assignments for EACH missing editing sheets, drafts, or invention papers. Withdrawal Policy: The last day to drop a course or to totally withdraw from the University will be Friday, April 1. Withdrawal grades will be indicated by W. Academic Honesty: I quoted this policy and the next (on academic honesty and special accommodations) directly from official university operating policy text. They express important information that I take seriously. If you have questions about these policies or requests for special accommodations, please ask me. I ll be happy to speak to you about these policies. Obscenity: Be aware that a person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly displays or distributes an obscene photograph, drawing, or similar visual representation or other obscene material and is reckless about whether a person is present who will be offended or alarmed by the display or distribution (Penal Code: Title 9, Ch. 43, Subch. B, Sec.22). Students are responsible for understanding the Academic Honor Code, which is available on the Web at In this writing class, all aspects of Academic Honesty apply. Please pay close attention to issues concerning plagiarism. Make sure that you completely understand the offense; if you have any questions concerning plagiarism, consult the aforementioned ASU publications or speak to your instructor about your concerns. Students who violate the Policy on Academic Honesty will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include a failing grade in the course. When academic dishonesty occurs, instructors will communicate with the student concerning the penalty and the student s right of appeal. Students can refer to the Academic Honor Code for complete details. Departmental Reminder for Submission of New Work: Students who have been enrolled in English 1302 (online, in a classroom, or otherwise) in a previous semester should remember that the work they submit this semester must be new. This means, for instance, that students cannot submit papers (or any other assignments) that were initially written in a previous semester. Students need to treat this semester as a fresh start-- because recycled work from previous semesters will not be accepted. Likewise, if students have friends and/or family members who have previously taken this class, then students should remember that papers (or other assignments) from these friends and/or family members cannot be submitted in place of students' own work. The work that each student submits this semester must be original. Any student who submits recycled and/or copied work this semester will be subject to the Angelo State University policies governing academic dishonesty

6 Resources to Ensure Success WC Hours of Operation (during long semesters): 10:00-5:00 Mon Thurs 10:00-12:00 Friday 6:00-8:00 Wed evening 1:00-4:00 Sun afternoon What WC Tutors Do/Don t Do: The Writing Center tutors provide assistance at any stage of the writing process; however, tutors do not complete a student s work, and they do not proofread a student s work. Tutors teach students how to effectively revise their own writing, helping students to develop the skills they need to plan, draft, and revise their work. Please feel free to me whenever you like. I only ask that you take the time to attend to a few basic communication conventions and that you realize it might take me as long as hours to get back to you. Be sure to check your ASU and Blackboard at least once per day. I ll occasionally send out important class updates via in between class sessions. THE WRITING CENTER Writers always benefit from other writers' opinions. For example, professional writers depend on their editors for constructive criticism. In 1301T, students will rely on the instructors, their peers, and the tutors in the Writing Center, an academic support service available to all ASU students at no cost. The Writing Center is located on the third floor of the Porter Henderson Library, Room C305. You should plan to visit the Center frequently throughout the writing process for each of your out-of-class writing assignments. I may also require you to visit the Center. In this case, the final copy of a written assignment will not be accepted for full credit unless you have completed the required work in the Center. NET-TUTOR (THROUGH MINDTAP) When you purchase MindTap, you receive 6 free NetTutor sessions. You can access NetTutor through the App bar in MindTap. CONTACTING ME When questions about course content occur to you outside of my office hours or our scheduled class sessions, I encourage you to me for assistance. However, please understand that I receive a lot of on any given day and that you are communicating within a professional environment, so it s important that your messages attend to some basic conventions of electronic communication: Helpful subject line (before ) Greeting or salutation (to begin ) Body of Signature and section # at end of I am available via phone during regular office hours. is usually the best way Hi, Mrs. Evans, Could I schedule a time to come to see you? I available Monday afternoon from 1-3. Thanks, Sharla Robinett ENG to contact me. While I do my best to respond to student s in the shortest amount of time as possible, a response time is going to be dependent on time of day the is sent, my own academic schedule, and any technical support inquiry I must do in order to properly answer your message. SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS Persons with disabilities that may warrant academic accommodations must contact the Student Life Office, located in room 112 of the University Center, in order to request such accommodations prior to any being implemented. You are encouraged to make this request early in the semester so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

7 English 1302 (tentative) Weekly Plan For this online section, we use an e-book and learning platform called MindTap inside of Blackboard. This resource serves as our text for the course. This is a tentative schedule. All changes will be announced and recorded in the Weekly Checklist WEEK ONE (1/18-1/22) Intro. and set-up WEEK TWO (1/25-1/29) Writing Process MindTap practice WEEK THREE (2/1-2/5) Pick a topic for research Discussion post Topic due WEEK FOUR (2/8-2/12) Peer editing session Proposal due WEEK FIVE (2/15-2/19) How to write bibliographic entries Access OWL Purdue MindTap assignments Bibliography due WEEK SIX (2/22-2/26) Revise/edit Annotated Bibliography WEEK SEVEN (2/29-3/4) Annotated Bibliography due WEEK EIGHT (3/7-3/11) Revise/edit research portfolio WEEK NINE (3/14-3/18) SPRING BREAK WEEK TEN (3/21-3/25) Revise/edit research portfolio WEEK ELEVEN (3/28-4/1) Last day to drop April 1 Research Portfolio due WEEK TWELVE (4/4-4/8) Oral Project WEEK THIRTEEN (4/11-4/15) Oral Project WEEK FOURTEEN (4/18-4/22) Work on group paper WEEK FIFTEEN (4/25-4/29) Group Paper due

8 WEEK SIXTEEN (5/2-5/6) Review/prepare for final exam WEEK SEVENTEEN (5/9-5/13): FINAL EXAM Final Exam