Valencia Community College, East

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VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, EAST

Freshman Composition I (ENC 1101)

Spring/2006 TR

3 Credits

Instructor:Thera Woodard

Phone:407.583.2521TURN OFF CELL PHONES

Office:Bldg. 1-339

Email:

Mailbox:Communications Dept, Bldg. 7-163 (8 am-5 pm)

Do Not email assignments to me or put papers under my office door.

Student Engagement Hours:Appointments Strongly Recommended

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OFFICE: / 10-11 am / 11:30-12:30 p / 10-11 am / 11:30-12:30 p / 10-11 am
E-MAIL: / 7-8 am / 7-8 am / 7-8 am / 7-8 am / 7-8 am

Required Text:McCuen, Jo Ray and Anthony C. Winkler. From Idea to Essay. 10th ed.

Materials:

Loose-leaf paper

Blue/black ink pens

1 or 2 folders with pockets

One package each: 3 x 5 and 5x7 index cards

1 disk or USB JumpDrive

COURSE INFORMATION

PREREQUISITES:

Score of 83 on writing component of CPT or equivalent score on other state-approved entry test or grade of C in ENC 0012 or ENS 1441. Also score of 81 on reading component of CPT or equivalent score on other state-approved entry test or passing grade in REA 0002C.

COURSE DESCRIPTI0N:

ENC 1101 involves the development of essay form, including the documented essay; instruction and practice in expository writing. Emphasis is on clarity of central and support ideas, adequate development, logical organization, coherence, appropriate citing of primary and/or secondary sources, and grammatical and mechanical accuracy. Each student writes 6,000 words. A grade of “C” is required to satisfy Gordon Rule and general education requirements.

To earn a grade of “C” or better in this course, your writing must meet all of the following criteria for effective writing:

Achieves its specific purpose, as required by the writing genre
Considers and adapts to its intended audience
Develops logical and adequately supported arguments through the use of specific evidence
Carefully constructs and organizes ideas, paragraphs, and sentences
Effectively uses language, including correct grammar and mechanics
Integrates, cites and documents sources in MLA format

VCC STUDENT COMPETENCIES:

Valencia professors have defined interrelated competencies (Think, Value, Communicate, Act) that prepare students to succeed in life. These competencies are outlined in the College Catalog and the Student Handbook. In this course, through classroom discussions, collaborative work, assigned readings, and written assignments, you will have the opportunity to develop or further enhance these competencies.

CLAST STUDENT COMPETENCIES:

 Read with both literal and critical comprehension

 Write compositions suitable to a specific purpose and audience using Standard American English

COURSE REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

Formal Essays50%

2.Research Paper20%

3.Other Assignments25%

4. Attendance05%

5.Mid-Assessment Writing:

This pass/fail final exam will be a college-wide essay. All students will be eligible to take the final. In order to pass ENC 1101, the student must pass both the final exam and freshman composition 1101. (This grade is not averaged in with course grades.)

NO EXTRA CREDIT

EXPLANATION OF ASSIGNMENTS

FORMAL ESSAYS (written out of class): 750 Words minimum

These essays should be well developed, organized and edited. Formal essays must be neatly typed or word-processed and peer reviewed in class. All formal essays should conform to the MLA standards given in Research Guide of your textbook. See “Format for All Writings” in this syllabus for the correct format of these writings.

Proofread and edit these papers carefully BEFORE turning them in to me. I deduct major points for development, grammar and punctuation errors. If you have writing deficiencies, I will refer you to your handbook section of your textbook, and I am available during my office hours to help you.

On your first paper I will note some of your strengths and weaknesses, but I will not point out every error. Therefore, if I point out that you are making punctuation errors, for example, then you need to proofread for those types of errors in your writing as well as seek help to correct those errors. Continuing to make the same errors in your writings will show that your writing is not improving, and your grades will reflect this.

Late Papers: No Such Thing!

From the day that the essay is due, you will still have ONE class meeting to SUBMIT it without penalty. After that time, a zero will be recorded for that assignment and the paper will be accepted for the word count only. This rule applies to essays only.
Papers not turned in to the instructor in class must be submitted to the department secretary in bldg. 7-163 (8am-5pm). Do not email papers to me and do not put papers under my office door.

Research paper:

This paper will require research of both primary and secondary sources. It will be 4-5 pages using 4-5 different types of sources. You will use MLA documentation. Begin your research as soon as you receive this assignment.

Other Assignments: This category includes in-class assignments, homework and peer reviews.

PEER REVIEWS: (10 points each)

The peer review is an essential component of Freshman Composition. Before turning in a formal essay for grading, you will get into groups where your classmates will read your paper carefully and give helpful suggestions on how to improve your writing. Although you may not use all of their suggestions, it is a good idea to let fresh eyes read your ideas to see if they are clearly expressed. Therefore, this session is IMPORTANT in helping you.

Your attendance is MANDATORY. The peer review sessions will help you better understand those elements that I am looking for and grading in your paper. Come to these sessions PUNCTUALLY. This means word-processing your paper a day BEFORE it is due for peer review, not on the day it is to be reviewed.
To receive 10 points, you must have a TYPED (printed) copy ready to be reviewed.
Assignments in this category cannot be made up.

.CLASSROOM POLICIES

Grading:

Gordon Rule:

The Gordon Rule requires you to write a minimum of 6000 words of assessed writing in this course.

You may receive “A, B, C or F” for your efforts in this course. You are required to pass the course with a “C” or better to obtain credit for the course, to fulfill Gordon Rule standards, and to meet the General Education Program requirements.

GRADING SCALE:

90-100 = A70-79=C

80-89 = B60-69 = D

To earn a grade of “C” or better in this course, your writing must meet all of the following criteria for effective writing:

Achieves its specific purpose, as required by the writing genre
Considers and adapts to its intended audience
Develops logical and adequately supported arguments through the use of specific evidence
Carefully constructs and organizes ideas, paragraphs, and sentences
Effectively uses language, including correct grammar and mechanics
Integrates, cites and documents sources in MLA format

See the “Grading Rubric for all Essays” at the end of the syllabus.

ATTENDANCE: [If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get class notes from a classmate.]

You are required to attend all regularly scheduled classes barring personal illness or emergency since no absences are excused. After the fourth absence, you will be automatically withdrawn from this course, or subject to automatic failure for excessive absences.
Three occurrences of tardiness will be counted as one absence in the determination of the attendance grade. At the end of the semester you will receive attendance points, which will be averaged, in with your other grades. You will be marked tardy if you are not in your seat when I take attendance.
Your attendance grade will be computed as follows:

Zero absences = 100 points; One = 90 points; two = 80 points; three = 70 points; 4 = 60 points

MAKE-UP WORK:

You will not be allowed to make up any of the in-class assignments, or homework. If the missed assignment is one of the formal essays and after the deadline, you must turn in that assignment within two days for the word count but not for a grade. No exceptions will be made to this policy, so please do not ask for special treatment.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

You must do your own work; there are no exceptions. Plagiarism is against the policies of Valencia Community College and violates the basic moral principles of our society. Those who plagiarize or cheat in any way risk dismissal from this class and expulsion from the college. Questions about how to quote or refer to someone else’s ideas in a composition should be directed to the instructor before the composition is completed and submitted for a grade.
See Chap 17 in your textbook for information about correct documentation.

DISCUSSING STUDENT PROGRESS:

If you have questions about your grade on a particular assignment, come to my office during my office hours or make an appointment at a mutually convenient time. I will not discuss your grade in the classroom neither before, during or after class. You must read my comments, try to understand your errors, and be able to discuss your concerns calmly, politely, and rationally.
Do not hesitate to come to my office to discuss your progress so that you can improve and avoid the frustrations that result if you do not understand your writing difficulties.

TUTORING CENTER:

Valencia provides tutoring services in bldg. 4-101. You will need to make an appointment.
Don’t wait until you are failing to request help. Recognize your writing deficiencies and do something about them EARLY.

BUDDY SYSTEM:

Exchange telephone numbers with at least two other classmates, so that you can always be aware of the assignments.

Withdrawal Deadline and Policy:

You are responsible for withdrawing yourself from class. You must initiate your own withdrawal on/before the withdrawal deadline by going to the Registrar’s office (5-234) and filling out the appropriate forms to receive a “W.” After the deadline, you must initiate withdrawal at the department office (7-163) by the last day of regularly scheduled classes so that you can receive either a “WP” or a “WF,” depending on your progress in the class at the time of withdrawal.
If you who do not withdraw before the deadlines, you will receive a “WF” for the course.

Students with Disabilities:

Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide notification from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor during the first week of class.
The OSD determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.
The East Campus Office is located in Building 5, Room 218.

Paper Return Policy:

I will return graded essays at the beginning of class within a week after I collect them or before the next written assignment is due. Please do not ask me whether they are graded since I will return them as soon as I have finished grading them.

CLASSROOM DECORUM:

You should not bring beepers, cellular phone, or other electronic devices (except in vibrator mode) that disrupt the class.
If you are late, do not interrupt the class but wait until either the professor invites you to enter or until you are certain no one is talking. Furthermore, do not walk in front of the speaker and take the first available seat.

Computer Room General Protocols

For the safety of equipment, respect of fellow students, and the need to preserve the learning environment, the following protocols are required and are independent of other instructors’ classroom methods. While not all inclusive, they form a credible baseline for classroom conduct and expectations.

1 / Do Not bring Food or Drinks (including water) Into Classroom
2 / Do Not place book bags, brief cases, packages etc. onto computer desk areas
3 / Students may check Atlas or Valencia related emails
No Chatting, games, surfing web, downloading (except Comp 1or2 information)
4 / All “Final Drafts” (see syllabus) are printed outside of this classroom
5 / Only Composition course work is to be performed on these computers
6 / Leave Power on
7 / Log Off prior to departing

FORMAT FOR ALL WRITINGS

I.Hand-Written Assignments

Use Loose-leaf paper (no frayed edges)
Write legibly in blue/black ink
Write Heading on left side of paper: (beginning on the first line)

Your first and last name
My name (Professor T. Woodard)
Course/section
Date
Assignment

Put your last name & page number in upper right corner on all pages (after the first page)
Write on one side of paper and double space (skip lines)
Center original titles

II.Formal Essays(put these essays in a standard manila folder)

Must be typed/word processed, using 12 pt. Font, Times New Roman/Aerial
One-half inch margin at top & bottom; one inch margins at left & right
Heading on left side, double-space
Minimum 750 words using essay format
Double-space everything, including long quotations & works cited list (if used)
Have original titles, centered, using the same font as body of paper (not underline, not in all capital letters, not enclosed in quotation marks, not written in bold print, and not italicized)
Last name & page number in upper right corner on every page
If references used, document in MLA form
A Typed outline accompanies all formal essays
2 TYPED rough drafts (showing revision) accompany all formal essays
Peer review(s)

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ASSIGNMENTS CALENDAR

ENC 1101 – TR

Spr 2006

Disclaimer: These assignments are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what changes have been made and what assignments are due. Make a friend in class and exchange telephone numbers.

All reading assignments are to have been read BEFORE coming to class. Be prepared to discuss and have a quiz on the reading assignments.

CHECK ATLAS FOR INFORMATION REGULARLY.

Jan 10 (Tues)

First day Activities

Introductions: Course Policies/ Syllabus/Textbook. Discuss the importance in checking Atlas regularly; get a Student Handbook

Students pair up and interview each other. Find out classmate’s likes and dislikes, hobbies, pet peeves. This paper will be typed and submitted for a grade later (10pts).
Introduce partner to the class (if time permits)
Save your interview paper on a disk and bring to next class.

Jan 12 (Thurs)

Assignments Due

Discussion

Complete introductions
Edit paper for fragments, comma splices and run-together sentences. We will work on this in class. Refer to textbook pp. 617-618.
Submit edited Interview paper for a grade.

/ Using the Handbook, p 599
Show students how to head and paginate their paper. Center title. Double-space everything. Refer to syllabus, p. 5
Jan 17 (Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Bring in an advertisement that demonstrates the typical gimmicks used by advertisers.

A list of the gimmicks (5 pts).

[A book is on reserve in LRC]

Chap. 1 “The Writing Process”: the stages of the writing process.

“Responding to Visual Images” 10-12
“Responding to an Advertisement” 16-18

Jan 19 (Thurs)

Assignments Due

Discussion

Rough draft 1 of ESSAY 1 to class on disk and a printed copy. (5 pts)

[You will revise this draft and bring to class Tues.] / Chap. 2 “Elements of the Essay”: purpose, audience, type of strategy you will use, controlling idea, p.38
Discuss practical applications of strategies p. 35.

Jan 24 (Tues)

Assignments Due

Discussion

Revised rough draft of essay 1 ( 2 copies) 5 pts; one draft for the instructor

Revise using the information in Chap 4 “The Paragraph”
Check your thesis, topic sentences, transitions between sentences and paragraphs; paragraph development

/ Chap 4: “Uses of the Paragraph” 58; “Shape of the Paragraph” 60
Characteristics of Paragraph
Thesis and topic sentences; placement of topic sentence
Unity and Coherence
[Research paper handout]

Jan 26 (Thurs)

Assignments Due

Discussion

Revised draft 3 for Peer Review (10 pts)

[You will turn in these 3 rough drafts with the final draft.] / Chap 4: “Beginning and Ending Parag” 79
Outlining the essay: 102-104
Edit for Comma Splices, Fragments, Run-Together sentences, 617-18; Wordiness, 655, Errors in Spelling, 682
Jan 31 (Tues)

Assignments Due

/ Discussion

Final draft essay 1

Group work: Exercises pp 45, 46 & 49

/ Practice in writing effective, expressive sentences
Review clauses, phrases & sentence types pp 602-606
The Sentence, p. 41: combining, deleting, submerging
Feb 2 (Thurs)
Assignments Due / Discussion
In-Class Writing 1: Topics TBA; you will type this paper.
Feb 7 (Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion

“Interview to Win” 338
“Driving to Preserve…” 343

Quiz on essays

/ How to Write a Process paper 333-38
Essay Readings: professional & student
Ideas for Process writing (Essay 2) p. 367
Feb 9 (Thurs)
Assignments Due / Discussion

“How to Say Nothing in 500 Words” 358
Work on Essay 2 (need your disk)

/ Writing the process paper; Outline format for your essays
Description and Narration
Beginning & Ending paragraphs 79
Feb 14 (Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Essay 2 - TYPED Rough draft process paper (2 copies), one draft for the instructor

Peer Review (10 pts) / Unacceptable language in college: colloquial, substandard & slang words
Use the Correct Word 644
Feb 16 (Thurs)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Final Draft, Essay 2

Group assignment in-class p.650: 1-3, 5, 10-12, 14, 15,18, 20, 22, 24, write words only.

Concrete words 652: 1-6, write out the sentence. / Correct Words
Define Concrete Words
Feb 21(Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion

In-Class writing 2: Topics TBA; you will type this paper

Feb 23 (Thurs)
Assignments Due / Discussion

“Handicaps” 388
“Three Types of Resistance. . .” 390
“Fatigue” 400

Quiz on essays

/ How to Write a Classification Paper 377

A Single Principle is needed in your classification paper
Discuss the entire subject
Make each category separate from the others, no overlapping
Give equal importance to each category.

Essay Readings
Choose a topic for classification paper and work on in class
Feb 28 (Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Form groups of three’s

In-Class Assignment p. 405: Collaborating with your group, rewrite the essay correctly. Type and Submit to instructor. (10 pts)
Begin working on Essay 3, Classification paper

/ Proofreading and Editing a paper
Topics for Essay 3, 404 – group paper
Groups will choose a topic and write an essay.
Handout about group writing
Mar 2 (Thurs)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Work on Essay 3 – Classification paper

Mar 7 (Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion
Mid-Assessment Exam – Meet in Bldg. 8-102
All students must take and pass this exam. Those who do not take this test will fail the course.
Mar 9 (Thurs)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Complete Essay 3 and turn in at the end of the class period.

Mar 13-17
SPRING BREAK – COLLEGE CLOSED
Mar 21 (Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion

"Aben and James" 309”

"Grant and Lee" 313
Begin working on Comparison paper

/ How to Write a Comparison/Contrast paper 299

Major bases for comparison,
Organization of essay: vertical (block) or horizontal (point by point)
Use indicators

Mar 23 (Thurs)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Work on Comparison paper in class (Essay 4)

Mar 28 (Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Rough draft of Comparison paper #4 (2 copies)
Peer review

/ Errors in Point of View 627-28
Place words & phrases correctly in sentences; balance words, phrases and clauses
Mar 30 (Thurs)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Final Draft, Essay 4 (Bring to the library)
Meet at Library, bldg 4-203

/ Selecting sources for the research paper
Evaluating Internet sources
Apr 4 (Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion

A rough, rough draft of research paper

/ Writing & Documenting the Paper 543
Using MLA 54,
In-text citations, what to document
Works Cited page
Apr 6 (Thurs)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Typed interview questions and Summary (Essay format)
Work on research paper

Apr 11 (Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion

Rough draft research paper (2 copies)
Peer review
Submit to mydropbox.com

/ Check in-text citations. Do they match works cited page?
Apr 13 (Thurs)
Assignments Due / Discussion
Final draft of research paper (put in folder with pockets) / Order of Contents:

Outline
Final Draft with Works Cited page attached (staple)
Rough drafts & peer review
Note and Source Cards

Apr 18 (Tues)
Assignments Due / Discussion
Discuss research paper (5 pts)
Apr 20 (Thurs) [Last day of classes]
Discuss research paper (5 pts)

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