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Reading and Writing Connections - English 846
Partial syllabus. For complete syllabus, click on “complete syllabus” on side bar. PURPOSE: ELIGIBILITY: STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Write focused, coherent, well-developed largely text based essays appropriate to the developmental level and which are organized into effective paragraphs with major and minor supporting details, and which support a clear thesis statement. Demonstrate competence in standard English grammar and usage. Demonstrate critical reading, writing, and thinking skills through analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of important ideas from multiple points of view. Apply basic research and documentation skills Determine and apply appropriate text study-reading strategies: e.g. previewing/reviewing, annotating, note-taking, mapping, outlining, summarizing, test-taking, and assessing reading rate. Perceive themselves as competent college level readers and thinkers and writers. REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR THIS CLASS: Strapped by Tamara Draut (book) The Little Brown Handbook Brief Version with Skyline Custom Access Code 3rd edition ed: Aaron REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS (THINGS YOU WILL BE GRADED ON): MAJOR PAPERS - Total worth 58%: Format: All first drafts and final papers must be typed and double spaced. Use 12 pitch Times New Roman font and 1 inch margins on all sides. Start the title 3" from the top, double space once, then start the essay. Number your pages. Include all drafts and prework in your folder when you hand it in. If you go to a tutor, have him/her sign the draft. First and final drafts cannot be emailed. Editing Log: All final papers must be accompanied by an editing log (see handbook for copies) Policy on Late Final Papers: The first late paper will get no penalty up to a week. The second late will be docked a grade. The third late paper will be docked 2 grades. After a week us up, and the paper is not handed in, it is counted as a missing paper which can be written but must follow the policy below. Missing Papers: Papers handed in a week after the due date is counted as a missing paper. These papers can be turned in when it is clear the student is otherwise passing the course. Missing papers will get a one grade deduction. In the event of an extreme emergency, please consult privately with instructor. Students must do all graded papers to pass the course. Rewrites: Papers which receive a C, D or F may be rewritten. The rewrite grade will be a grade which reflects the value of the paper. (In other words, I don’t combine the old grade with the new grade. If your new paper is of B quality, it receives a B). Rewrites are due the last day of class or finals day, depending on the schedule. To get credit for a rewrite, you must turn in, 1) the graded draft and grade sheet and 2) the rewrite permission slip which I will sign once you have conferenced with me. Copy is in handbook. Rewriting doesn’t automatically guarantee a better grade. The paper has to “advance” significantly. MIDTERM 7%; FINAL EXAM 10% HOMEWORK/ SHORT ASSIGNMENTS: 10 % . These include: Quizzes First drafts ready for peer group on the day assigned. They must be typed and at least 3 full pages long. They must also include a self-evaluation sheet which is in your handbook. If your first draft is not ready on the due date, you cannot get homework credit but you are still encouraged to see me in my office for a conference. Papers which are ready for the peer group as per the requirements will get my typed comments and will be handed back the day indicated on the syllabus. Peer grouped first drafts will get 2 homework points. Homework pertaining to skills and readings. Homework is marked “credit / no credit.” For every unit, you will have homework which pertains to the skill being taught. In general, I will put homework on the schedule itself. However, there are times where I may change the homework. I will explain homework at the end of class. If you do not understand what you need to do, please ask me (not your neighbor. What if he/she is confused, too?). Here are the main points you need to know: 1) Homework must be handed in on the day assigned. No lates accepted. I will be give a couple of make-ups, 2) Homework must be complete, 3) It must be readable, and typed unless indicated otherwise. Vocabulary list. Each week, you will need to a short list of vocabulary words and accompanying exercise. The exercises will vary depending on the unit. Keep the list with you to refer to it. The goal is to increase your vocabulary. All homework must be in hard copy and handed in during class. Do not email homework unless you clear it with me before hand and one time only. In this case, the homework must be emailed by the time the class ends. I will have at least one make up for a missing homework assignment. Make-up quizzes by prior arrangement only, but quizzes cannot be taken after material is covered in class. If the homework emails get out of hand, I will no longer accept e-mailed homework under any circumstances so use this policy only in emergencies. Homework is graded cumulatively. You must turn in 70% of the above to get a passing short assignment grade. PARTICIPATION - 10%: 16 HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT - 5%
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