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This document outlines the key details of an English Composition 101 course taught by Jeannine Stanko, including class times, instructor contact information, required materials, learning outcomes, assignment descriptions and grading criteria, attendance policy, and other course policies. The class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00-9:50AM in room B-430. Students will complete 5-7 essays totaling 15-20 pages over the course of the semester and be evaluated based on essays, tests, homework, and attendance.

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ENG 101 Intro Fall13 Revised

This document outlines the key details of an English Composition 101 course taught by Jeannine Stanko, including class times, instructor contact information, required materials, learning outcomes, assignment descriptions and grading criteria, attendance policy, and other course policies. The class will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00-9:50AM in room B-430. Students will complete 5-7 essays totaling 15-20 pages over the course of the semester and be evaluated based on essays, tests, homework, and attendance.

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Eng 101 English Composition 1 Jeannine Stanko

Class Sections/Time/Location
Section: SC01
Dates: 8/1912/9 Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays Time: 9:009:50AM Room: B-430

Instructor Information
Jeannine Stanko 724-396-4158 [email protected] Office Hours: MWF by appointment Office Location: B-609

Ice Breaker
Choose a classmate that you dont already know. Ask this classmate the following questions. You will be introducing this person to the rest of the class so make sure to write down their answers! 1. Where do you work? 2. What is your major? 3. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? 4. What is one goal youd like to accomplish during your lifetime? 5. If you could be anybody other than yourself, who would you be? 6. What is one of your pet peeves or an interesting thing that you dislike about yourself or others?

Materials & Resources


Behrens, Laurence and Leonard J. Rosen. Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum. 4th ed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2011. Hacker, Diana. Rules for Writers. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford/St/Martins, 2009.

Flash drive
Tutoring Options: The Learning Assistance Center, Smartthinking.com, Instructor by appointment

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the

student will: Write academic essays that


Develop a thesis Create an organizing structure appropriate to

purpose, audience and context Make valid inferences Support ideas with relevant explanation and substantial evidence details Integrate and cite information from relevant print and/or electronic sources Provide a coherent introduction and conclusion

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will: Revise drafts to develop or support ideas more clearly, address potential objections, ensure effective transitions between paragraphs, and correct errors in logic Edit and proofread, using standards for formal written English

Listed Topics
Review as Needed: 1. Using standard written English 2. Writing process from prewriting to rewriting 3. Developing ideas and supporting them with details 4. Creating introductions and conclusions 5. Using primary and secondary sources 6. Quoting, summarizing, paraphrasing sources

Listed Topics
Further Develop: 1. Evaluating basic library and Internet sources 2. Using examples to clarify ideas vs. proving an idea 3. Avoiding 'cut and paste,' plagiarism and fabrication 4. Revising to accommodate differences in audience, tone, persona 5. Comparing and contrasting

Listed Topics
Introduce: 1. Distinguishing observations, inferences & value judgments 2. Summarizing or reporting a position vs. arguing for or against a position 3. Problem-solving techniques 4. Critiquing the informational or argumentative weaknesses of a document

Evaluation
Grading scale

A = 100-90% B = 89 80% C = 79-70% D = 69-60% F = 59% or below

Workload
The student will produce five to seven reading based multi-paragraphed expository and

argumentative essays of increasing difficulty, totaling 15-20 pages for the semester.

Essays 50% of final grade


Summary 100 points Annotated Bibliography 100 points

Critique 100 points


Analysis 100 points Argument Synthesis 100 points

Tests & Quizzes 30% final grade


Quizzes (4)- 20 points each Midterm 40 points

Final Exam 50 points


Final essay 100 points Attendance TBD

Homework & In-Class work 20% of final grade


Presentation 100 points Four in-class writings 40 points (10 pts each)

Homework log 60 points

Homework Log
All homework assignments
Must be clearly labeled and legible to receive credit
May be typed or hand-written

Homework completed on due date receives full credit Homework completed after due date receives

partial credit

Essay Submission
Must be submitted at beginning of class!

No late papers will be accepted except in case of an emergency.


Computer problem is NOT an emergency.

Email essay option if theres a true ER


Attach & copy/paste into body

Must be received before 8:00AM on due date


I will respond for your reassurance.

A plagiarized essay will result in failure of assignment!

Attendance:

Expect to attend every class Each class is worth a portion of your final grade. 3 absences results in class failure Rough drafts, in-class work, and quizzes cannot be made up. You will be considered absent if you are not in class. You will be considered late if you arrive after I have taken roll. Lateness of 20 or more minutes counts as a complete absence. After three late entries or early departure, coming in late or leaving early will count as an absence. Missing 3 classes results in class failure!

Mulligans
Each test, quiz, and essay can be redone

once Due before next test, quiz, or essay Mulligan is forfeited if absent on assignments due date

Electronics
Must be turned off & out of sight

Texting or engaging in social networking Computer/internet activities during instruction Receive an absence for class period
No personal calls or bathroom breaks Inform about emergencies http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/teacherstexting-policy/203hnkjy

Disclaimers
Disruptions talking during instruction or

student Q&A
Refer to Student Handbook for

acceptable/unacceptable behavior Disciplinary policies & procedures of college

CCAC makes every effort to provide reasonable

accommodations for students with disabilities. Questions about services and procedures should contact the Office of Supportive Services. During the semester, reasonable changes to the course outline may be academically appropriate. Students will be notified of these adjustments in a timely manner.

Class Website
can access through Blackboard Can access directly

http://English101Dublin.weebly.com

Questions?

Think About.
Appropriate language Exact words Active verbs Apostrophes Parallel ideas Pronoun & antecedents Pronoun reference Pronoun case

Quotation marks
Comma Semicolon

Who/whom
Misplaced & dangling

Colon
Other punctuation Hyphen Sentence variety

modifiers shifts

Writing Sample Due Friday


Write an essay answering one of the following prompts. You may use the computer, textbook, and any other necessary sources to complete this task.
Should Americans worry about companies moving

jobs off-shore?
Are Americans concerned enough about the

environment?
Is gay marriage atypical? How important is sleep?

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