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Central Park Campus

COURSE SYLLABUS SPRING 2019

Course Number: ENGL 1301.CY1

Course Title: Composition I

Professor: Deborah Anderson

Office Hours: By appointment before or after class

Department Office Number: B342

Phone number: 972-548-6830

Email: Deb[email protected]

Department in case of emergencies: Office of Academic Affairs, B122F, 214-491-6270

Class Information:

Section Number: CY1 (Hybrid course, online and live class)

Meeting Times: Mondays 1:00-2:15 pm

Meeting Location: Room B-202, Central Park Campus

Minimum Technology Requirement: A PC (personal computer) or a Macintosh computer, (laptop or

desktop), with the ability to create and open Word documents, (or an equivalent on a Mac computer) an

internet connection, Adobe Acrobat PDF reader, and a Cougar Mail email account.

Minimum Student Skills or Technical Skills: The ability to email attachments, to upload/download

documents, to use common word processing programs, and to simultaneously work on multiple

browser windows.

Netiquette and Classroom Expectations: Keep the Collin College Core Values in mind:

Learning,

Service and Involvement, Creativity and Innovation, Academic Excellence, Dignity, Respect and

Integrity. Be kind, courteous and appropriate (respectful language and tone) in your

communications with others and be aware of and sensitive to our diverse class members.

Course Description: Intensive study 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.

(Note: classes that meet once per week require more individual study time outside of class.)

Course Credit Hours:

Lecture Hours: 3 hours per week

Lab Hours: 1 hour per week

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Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent

REQUIRED Course Textbook (not the e-book or phone app): The Norton Field Guide to Writing

with 2016 M.L.A. Update: with Readings and Handbook (4

edition), by Bullock, Goggin, and

Weinberg, ISBN# 9780393617399. The textbook is available at the Collin College campus

Bookstores. It is required to bring your textbook to class each day. Another helpful resource for

the course: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/.

Supplies: One gig (or larger) flash drive to back up your documents/files, a college ruled

notebook, index cards, post-it-notes, colored reference tabs, pencils, pens and highlighters.

State Mandated Student Learning Outcomes: Core Objectives: Communication Skills, Critical

Thinking, Empirical Quantitative, Personal Responsibility, Social Responsibility, and Teamwork.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate:

1. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution. (Communication skills)

2. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose. (Communication skills)

3. Read, reflect and respond critically to a variety of texts. (Critical Thinking)

4. Use edited American English in academic essays.

Additional Collin Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to

demonstrate personal responsibility through the ethical use of intellectual property. (Personal

Responsibility)

Method of Evaluation: Your points for each assignment will be converted into a percentage on

Canvas. 100-90%=A; 89-80%=B; 79-70%= C; 69-60=D; 59% and below= F (fail).

Course Requirements:

1. Essays and Power Point Presentation: Students will write two essays that respond to

assigned topics that will be given to you in class. Each essay will require that you

provide support for the claims you make about the topic. All evidence must be clearly

attributed to sources and when specified, documented correctly using MLA format,

including in-text citations and a Works Cited page. Essays must have a clear thesis with

3-5 supporting sub points, clear supporting evidence, and logical analysis and evaluation

of evidence. Essays should be well organized and free of errors of grammar,

punctuation, and mechanics. They must follow the guidelines of standard MLA page

layout/formatting and not exceed 25% research-based quotes/information. All essays

must be on time, uploaded in the modules on Canvas, typed and double-spaced with

one-inch margins, using a standard 12 point font, refer to MLA rules in your textbook.

Please bold your thesis statement and closely follow the guidelines sheets.

Essay #1 (Evaluation Critique— 4 pages): 150 points

Essay #2 (Problem Solving Group Essay—8 pages): 200 points

Power Point presentation debate (Argument 10 pages): 200 points

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Essays must be attached in a Word or PDF document. Work that has been submitted to any

other class previously is considered to be plagiarism. 24/7 Canvas Technical Assistance is

available by calling 972-377-1777, option 5. It is your responsibility to read my detailed,

constructive feedback for every essay on Canvas. Students can get Office 365 for free at the link

below, including Power Point. You will need to use your Cougar Mail email when signing up. Go to

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/students/default.aspx If needed, Google search "free

online Power Point training" there are numerous sites that offer it.

GRADING RUBRIC ENGLISH 1302

(See the English Department rubric on Canvas for more details)

Essays and Power Point presentations are graded according to the English Department Essay

Grading Criteria. In brief, I have broken it down into 5 categories. Uploading to Canvas required.

Mechanics: The work contains correct English spelling, grammar, punctuation, cohesive logical

and critical thinking, accurate word choices and proper sentence structure. (20% of grade)

Thesis and Persuasive Elements: The work provides a clear, relevant and arguable thesis

statement including 3-5 sub-points (pre-approved by your professor as a requirement). The

essay includes a solid argument, covers the main issues of the topic with in depth analysis also

demonstrating the ethos, pathos, logos of persuasion. (20% of grade)

Originality, Organization and Structure: The work includes originality of thought,

fresh/intriguing ideas, good structure, a well-developed introduction, body and a conclusion

that synthesizes the information, including a call to action. (20% of grade)

Research: The work provides sufficient and credible research sources and specific, fact-based

support as indicated on the guidelines sheet, not exceeding 25% outside research within the

essay. (20% of grade)

Formatting: The essay follows proper and required M.L.A. formatting for both in-text citations

within the body of the essay and on the Works Cited page; they must correlate. (20% of grade)

If an essay is substantially weak in one of these areas, a full grade drop could occur for each

category. Plagiarized essays will receive a zero score/failing grade for the assignment. I will

provide overall comments at the end of your essays, and feedback will be provided within 7-10

days after the due date. Specific examples may be identified in order to demonstrate my

conclusive feedback.

Power Point presentations must be presented in class and must also be

uploaded to Canvas on time for full credit. College-level work is expected.

2. Attendance/Discussion and Participation Grade: The participation grade will reflect more

than attendance. You are not guaranteed an “A” in the course if you have more than 3

unexcused, undocumented absences. Ongoing, at midterms and at the end of the semester, I

will assess your participation to reflect the overall focus, attention, behavior, engagement

and participation in the classroom discussions, readings, workshops, presentations and other

assigned work. There are several things I expect and take into account, including having cell

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phones turned off and put away when class begins, paying attention, respect, integrity, (Collin

College core values), staying on task, having a positive attitude and being on time. Sleeping in

class and side conversations during instruction are not allowed. Other core virtues for

successful higher education learning include: deep curiosity, a strong work ethic, intellectual

humility, intellectual carefulness, intellectual thoroughness, not blaming others, and open-

mindedness to finding the truth, supported with research-based facts.

Throughout the semester you will participate in activities including peer reviews, discussions,

group projects, and individual writings as part of the preparation for final drafts of your essays.

If you show up after an activity has started, you may not have the opportunity to participate in

that activity, or you may only get partial credit for it, depending on how late you show up. If you

leave and return during an activity or if you leave early during an activity and do not return, you

may not receive full credit for the activity. Individually, these assignments will be worth 10

points each. Collectively, participation will be worth a total of 150 points. In class activities

cannot be made up under any circumstances. Watch for announcements on Canvas and bring

drafts of your essays to class when assigned.

3. M.L.A. 8

edition Formatting Quizzes (2) on Canvas, worth 20 points each, for a total of 40

points, due Feb. 7

4. Library Orientation February: The class will attend a Library Orientation on an assigned date,

and receive participation points for attending, taking notes and conducting research after the

presentation (cell phones off and put away).

5. Lab Work including Grammar Quizzes: The lab component, required by the English

Department, is designed to support writing as a process and writing improvement, is an integral

part of the course. Students should complete lab assignments weekly and keep the proofs.

These assignments will generally be worth 10 points each. You will be responsible for 160

points worth of lab credits, which will affect your final grade. Midterm grades for lab work will

be posted on Canvas. All grammar quizzes on Canvas will be due by February 15th, or a zero

score will be entered. All remaining labs must be turned in by April 29th, and can be

submitted via the Canvas modules, in class or via email. These will require evidence of your

participation (screen shots or scanned in copies of signed verification forms from tutorials,

workshops, etc. should be attached); do not procrastinate and complete 1-2 each week to

stay on track. You may choose any of the following lab work options below to earn 10 points

for each. Once the grammar quizzes are completed, you will have 8 more labs to complete, and

you may choose from the list below. Seeking free tutoring online or going to the campus

Writing Center for tutoring will earn you DOUBLE POINTS for a 20-30 minute session (20

points for each). Be sure to make an appointment early. Choose from the list below, however

the quizzes are required.

• REQUIRED: Online Grammar/Punctuation Quizzes (8 quizzes on Canvas worth

10 points each). Due Feb. 15

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• Quiz scores will automatically upload to the gradebook for a total of 80 points

possible. (Questions 3 and 4 have been deleted.)

• (RECOMMENDED) Campus Writing Center (free of charge) in person tutoring to

help you improve your essay scores. They will help you at any stage of the writing

process, including rough drafts. Make an appointment for success!

• (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) Online Tutoring, “Net Tutor” via Canvas (free of

charge) or www.collin.edu Click “Student Resources” then click “Tutoring”

(available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week). Detailed, written feedback is

provided.

• The Collin College Online Writing Lab (a few days turn-around time, submit

early.)

https://www.collin.edu/studentresources/writingcenter/onlinetutor.html

• Writing Center Tutorial Conference

• Writing Center Workshops

• Library RAPS Session (A personal meeting with a librarian for research help)

• Library Workshops

• Study Skills Workshops (Writing Related Only)

• Study Skills Seminar (Writing Related Only)

• ENG1301 Access or Group Tutoring

• View an educational video at https://www.ted.com and write a 1-2 page report

on it. Be sure to give proper credit to the speaker in M.L.A. formatting and

include the title of the speech.

• Write about Outside Events: school event, community event, college event,

Collin College Auteur Film Series, (Spring Creek campus) attendance (write a 1-2

page typed description of the rhetorical situation in MLA formatting (think ethos,

pathos, logos and turn in your ticket stub and/or program.)

• Journal Entries: Some students enjoy writing about daily activities, music,

movies, travel, sports, hobbies, news, etc. These must be typed and in MLA

formatting. Journals are expected to be at least 1-2 typed pages for each entry.

You may submit up to 5 of these. (I do not wish to read about traumatic events.)

7. Final Test: May 13th at 1pm (100 points), based on lectures, logical fallacies and Chapters 13,

36 and 52 of the textbook. This will be a matching and true or false test (25 questions worth 4

points each).

Attendance Policy: You will receive 10 points for each date you attend class on time and fully

participate with a positive attitude. Your prompt and regular attendance and a strong work

ethic is crucial to your success in this class. If you miss class, you are missing material that you

will be responsible for in your essays. It is your responsibility to be in class, and on those rare

occasions when you are legitimately unable to attend, it is in your best interest to make a friend

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in class, someone you know you can trust, who will share their notes with you. Please contact

me via email regarding legitimate absences and make sure to catch up. I do understand illness

and unavoidable issues, but I will need timely communication and documentation of the

emergency to consider excusing them. Please stay home and email me promptly if you have a

contagious illness like bronchitis or the flu.

Late to Class Policy:

Students who are late to class starting in week two, up to 5 points will be deducted from your

participation grade for each day you are late. Lectures and discussions are interrupted when

students arrive late, and important information (including announcements) are missed by the

student. Only emergency situations will be excused, or special circumstances, and it will be at

the discretion of your professor. Plan on arriving a few minutes early. Being on time is expected

on the college level.

The instructor shall have full discretion over what behavior is considered

appropriate/inappropriate in the classroom. Any behavior the instructor deems to be

inappropriate shall be addressed according to Collin College’s policies and procedures.

(Strategies of Behavioral Intervention-SOBI statement)

Make-Up or Late Work: Workshop and lab assignments cannot be made up any under

circumstances after the due date. Essays will not be accepted late, except in extreme

circumstances such as hospitalization of the student or a death in the student’s immediate

family (parent, child, sibling, significant other or grandparent) with proper documentation.

Excused or unexcused absences will be determined at the discretion of the instructor. Other

late work may be considered at the discretion of your instructor, and will receive minimal—if

any—commentary, and discretionary points will be deducted for it being late if accepted. It is

your responsibility to check for assignments and deadline dates on Canvas. (One of the honors

of earning a college degree is having the ability to meet deadlines.)

Revisions: I rarely accept revisions for assignments and essays after the due date in this class,

Exceptions for true emergency situations with proper documentation would be discussed on a

case by case basis. Revisions/rough drafts should happen before the due date, during the peer

editing and workshop sessions or when you attend required labs. Revising an essay is no

guarantee of an improved grade.

Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw. The

last date to withdraw from the course is March 22nd.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and

local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as

required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the

ACCESS Office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate

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accommodations at the beginning or before the semester. See the current Collin Student Handbook for

additional information.

Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook.

Accommodations at Collin College for Equal Support Services (ACCESS) 5.2:

Specialized services and academic accommodations are available for students with a

documented disability. The law requires that students must self-identify to the ACCESS Office

and provide required current documentation to that department. Only documentation from a

licensed professional (psychologist, diagnostician, or physician) is acceptable. The report must

be current; on official letterhead; include the name and title of the person completing the

report; their telephone number, address, and signature; the specific diagnosis; current

functional limitations related to the educational setting; and the projected duration of the

condition. Students seeking accommodations should contact the ACCESS Office at least one (1)

month before the services are needed. Services are available for students at all campus

locations. Access Office, 972.881.5898

It is the student’s responsibility to pick up their accommodations letter each semester to

receive requested accommodations. Students should contact their ACCESS advisor

immediately if they are having difficulty in their classes or having problems with their requested

accommodations. Students must schedule special testing arrangements with ACCESS at least 2-

5 days in advance, due to limited space. Students must take exams on campus for which they

are enrolled. Assistive technology and software are available on each campus for students with

disabilities. Please contact the ACCESS Office for more information.

Scholastic Dishonesty:

To view the Board policies associated with this section, go to

https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Search/304?filter=flb. Every member of the Collin College community is

expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. All work submitted for credit is

expected to be the student’s own work. Collin College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a

student or prospective student accused of scholastic dishonesty. While specific examples are listed

below, this is not an exhaustive list, and scholastic dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including

any misconduct through electronic or computerized means. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is

not limited to, one (1) or more of the following acts.

1. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, having access to unauthorized materials or electronic, digital

media, telecommunication, and/or wearable devices (i.e., phones, smart watches, Fitbits, Bluetooth

devices, tablets, etc.) during an examination; the giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized

manner during an examination or to complete an assignment; using, buying, selling, soliciting, stealing,

or otherwise obtaining course assignments and/or examination questions in advance; using someone

else’s work for an assignment as if it were one’s own; submitting or resubmitting an assignment in

whole or in part (i.e., recycling an assignment) for more than one (1) class or institution without

permission from each of the professors; using annotated texts or teacher’s editions; using information

about exams posted on the Internet or in any electronic medium; leaving a test site without authority;

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failing to secure test materials; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site; and any other

dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course.

2. Collusion includes, but is not limited to, intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid

another in an act of scholastic dishonesty; failing to secure academic work; providing a paper or project

to another student; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; unauthorized collaboration or

communicating answers to a classmate about an examination or course assignment; and allowing a

classmate to copy answers.

3. General Scholastic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to

applications for enrollment, credit or class work, research, or the award of a degree; and/or falsifying

academic records or documents. Students are expected to record honestly and accurately the results of

all their research. Falsification of research results shall include misrepresentations, distortions, or

omissions in data or reports on research.

4. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, intentionally or unintentionally failing to quote and cite an

author’s words, information, and/or ideas in accordance with American Psychological Association (APA)

Style, Modern Language Association (MLA) Style, The Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago Style), or

another citation style approved by the professor. In cases where an incident report has been filed for an

alleged violation of scholastic dishonesty, the faculty member shall delay posting a grade for the

academic work in question. Essays/Work submitted to other classes constitutes self-plagiarism, which is

unacceptable.

In cases where an incident report has been filed for an alleged violation of scholastic dishonesty, the

faculty member shall delay posting a grade for the academic work in question, until the case is final. A

student found responsible for a scholastic dishonesty offense(s) shall receive an appropriate disciplinary

penalty or penalties from the Dean of Students Office. The student may also receive an academic

penalty in the course where the scholastic dishonesty took place. The faculty member shall determine

the appropriate academic penalty, which may range from a grade of zero (0) on the assignment to failing

the course (Student Handbook p.95-96).

In this class, ignorance of what constitutes academic dishonesty is not an acceptable excuse.

Regardless of intent and depending on the severity of the incident, a student who is found

responsible for scholastic dishonesty (at any stage of the writing process, including writing,

drafting, in-class activities, peer review, conferences, etc.) by the Dean of Student’s Office may

be required to revise an individual paper, or the student may receive a failing grade (of zero to

50 percent) on the individual assignment, or the student may also earn a failing grade in the

course. The penalty for academic dishonesty will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the

professor, depending on the severity of the issue and the findings of the Dean.

Cougar mail: All email communication with your instructor must be through your Cougar mail

account. Your instructor will not respond to any emails that come from outside e-mail

addresses due to FERPA Laws. Please allow approximately 24 hours for email replies Monday

through Thursday and if your email is sent over the weekend, it will receive a reply by Monday.

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Class Cancellation: In case of class cancellation (due to weather, illness, or any other reason)

keep up with the assigned reading and check our Canvas course page and your Cougar mail e-

mail for assignments so that you don’t get behind. (Be aware that sometimes students don’t get

the group emails that I send from home, so be sure to check for announcements on Canvas and

check your “spam” email box. You will be responsible for keeping up with the required work

regardless of class cancellation. Essays will be due on due dates regardless of class cancellation.

Cell Phone Policy and Disruptive Behavior: Certain behaviors disrupt the educational process

of the class and will not be tolerated. These include verbal outbursts, talking during class, text-

messaging, arriving after class has begun, leaving before class is dismissed, getting up in the

middle of a lecture or discussion to use the restroom, tossing something in the trash can or to

sharpen a pencil, etc. When a student engages in disruptive behavior, he/she should expect the

instructor to 1) make a note of it, 2) pull him or her aside to discuss the disruptive behavior, 3)

ask the student to leave the class, and/or 4) report the disruptive behavior to the Dean of

Students who will evaluate the situation and take appropriate disciplinary action. All cell

phones, laptops, and other electronic devices should be turned off and put away in a purse,

backpack, or pocket before class begins. These devices should never be in your hand or on

your desk during class. Water bottles are allowed with screw tops, and must be kept on the

floor. Food, coffee and soda is not allowed in the computer rooms or in work areas of the

library.

SOBI Team: Collin College's Strategies of Behavioral Intervention (SOBI) Team serves as a

central network focused on preventive and timely intervention before a crisis arises. The SOBI

Team has designed a process that reflects the best practices for referring, assessing, responding

to, and assisting students who may display various levels of distressed, disturbed, and/or

unregulated behavior. The SOBI Team is a resource for Collin College faculty, staff and students

by which they can report student behaviors of concern.

Writing Center: Remember that as a part of the Lab portion of this class, you may choose to

visit the Writing Center or participate in a Writing Center Workshop. You are encouraged to

make use of the services, which is located in Room A-104, and the phone number is 972-548-

6857. All students are encouraged to visit the Writing Center on campus for assistance with

writing assignments. In addition, the Writing Center will periodically offer Writing Workshops

that will address various areas of the writing and research process.

Tutoring: Group or online tutoring is available for ENGL 1301. To participate in group tutoring,

fill out a Tutor Request Form which is available in Room D-117 or online at

http://www.collin.edu/studentresources/tutoring/index.html. Tutoring is free of charge to all

Collin College students, and is also available at no charge online.

COURSE CALENDAR: This course calendar is for proposed due dates of major and minor

assignments. Note that this syllabus and course schedule is subject to change. If changes occur,

I will let you know in class, via Canvas or via email. Essay guidelines and announcements will

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be posted on Canvas, please check it and your Collin.edu email regularly for updates. It will

generally take 7-10 days to grade essays once they have been submitted. I will let you know if

there is a delay. Please allow extra time for grading during a holiday break or the finals grading

period. Read the book chapters prior to class, and take notes of your thoughts, questions and

connections to be prepared for discussions and reviews.

Week of January 22nd: Online Canvas introductions. Log on to Canvas, read the welcome

page. Read the entire course syllabus posted online, highlights will be covered in class. Read

Chapters 1-2, and 6-8: “Writing/Reading in Academic Contexts,” “Audience,” “Genre,” “Stance”

(Norton Field Guide). Essay #1 assigned: Evaluation Critique Essay (the guidelines sheet will be

posted on Canvas in the Module area) and you should begin work on this immediately.

Week of January 28

: This is the first Monday we will meet on campus. There will be a

Plagiarism Power Point presentation, Great Expectations (classroom conduct and ethics), and

MLA formatting examples from the Purdue English Owl website. Study MLA formatting in

Chapter 52, Norton Field Guide. The guidelines sheet for Essay #1 will be covered, Send me your

film choice and thesis statement for pre-approval via email by Jan. 31

. No horror films, or

films that degrade anyone). Choose to critique an award-winning film, or one with respectful,

inspirational artistic merit. Creating outlines and thesis statements handouts will also be

provided.

3rd Week of February 4

: Feb. 7

, two MLA quizzes are due on Canvas (40 points) and read

Chapter 52. Film analysis examples will be shown in class, attend to succeed on Essay #1.

Read/discuss Chapter 16: Evaluations (p. 197-205). Read a New York Times Film Review of

Fences.

Week of Feb. 11: : Essay #1 due on Canvas 2-11-19 by 11:59 pm, via the link in the modules,

no late work, please follow the guidelines sheet. (Group) Essay #2 assigned with guidelines.

How to Identify Credible Sources handout, “In Defense of Rhetoric” video, the Power of

Metaphors Power Point, and how to identify credible sources. Read and analyze “Consumer

Reports: Fast Food: Four Big Names Lose” Evaluation example essay in class (page 772, Norton).

Week of Feb. 18

: Persuasive Media Oral/Visual presentations due in class 2/18/19.

Week of Feb. 25th: Annotating scholarly articles and creating topic sentences and

transitions will be covered this week. Read Chapters 25, 27-28—“Writing as Inquiry,”

“Generating Ideas and Text,” and “Drafting”. Read and discuss Chapter 11-- “Analyzing Texts”

(pages 94-127 Norton Field Guide). Collaborate with your group for your Essay 2 project.

Week of March 4: Read/review/discuss Chapters 50-52 “Acknowledging Sources, Avoiding

Plagiarism”, “Documentation” and “MLA Style”. Work on research & writing for your group

essay.

Week of March 11-17th: SPRING BREAK, no classes.

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Midterm grades for lab work will be posted on Canvas.

Week of March 18: Read and discuss Chapters 29, 30, and 31-- “Assessing Your Own

Writing,” “Getting Response and Revising” and “Editing and Proofreading” (Norton). Discuss

Nicholas Carr’s “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” p. 735 (Argument).

Week of March 25: Read Chapters 47- 49—“Evaluating Sources”, “Synthesizing Ideas” and

“Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing”. Write a story based on the logical fallacies on page

370-372 of your textbook in a small group.

The last day to withdraw is March 22

Week of April 1st : (Group) Essay #2 due 4/1/19 via the modules on Canvas. Power Point

Argumentation Presentation Debate assigned, follow the guidelines sheet, and please e-mail

me your topic and thesis statement this week for required pre-approval. Conduct pre-research

first. Read and discuss Chapters 13 & 36 “Arguing a Position” and “Arguing”. Read and discuss

Alina Tugend, “Multitasking Can Make You Lose . . . Um . . . Focus” (p. 725). Billy Collins poetry,

“Everyday Moments” Ted Talk video excerpt.

Week of April 8: Read & discuss Chapter 46—“Finding Sources,” visit the campus library as

a class to conduct research, ask questions and check out books.

Week of April 15: Review Chapter 52—“MLA Style” (Norton), Read & discuss Rob Baker’s

“Jimmy Santiago Baca: Poetry as a Lifesaver” (page 893, Norton); related poetry handouts.

Discuss how literary writing can enhance and add persuasiveness to academic essays.

Week of April 22: Students bring personal poetry in response to Baca’s poem to share

aloud with the class! Read and discuss Peter Singer’s article, “The Singer Solution to World

Poverty” (p. 931). Talk with your partner to learn the issues and controversies of the upcoming

debate and follow the guidelines sheet.

Week of April 29: All remaining lab work is due (last 8 weeks) with signed

verification/staff signature forms, turned in during class, on Canvas or via email by 4/29/19,

(no late work). Model (student) essays will be read aloud in class, by invitation (I will notify you

if selected).

Week of May 6th: Oral/Visual Partner Debate Presentations due in class, delivered in a

Power Point format, follow the guidelines sheet posted in the modules on Canvas. You will be

required to upload this assignment to Canvas in the modules and present it in class, or you will

only receive half of the points.

Final Exam: May 13

at 1pm in room B-202. (Study Chapters 13, 36, and 52 in the textbook,

including the logical fallacies and review your class notes.) It will be a matching and true/false

test.

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Note: Inclement Weather Plan or Professor out sick: Please read the upcoming textbook

chapters, work on your major essays, and/or labs. Be sure to check for weather alerts and Collin

College closures on the local news, radio and Cougar Web. Make sure your active phone

number is connected to Cougar Web for updates from Tech Services. Check Canvas

announcements and your email inbox for possible updates from your professor.

Free and 100% confidential academic and personal counseling is available to all students.

Contact the Counseling Center for more information.

“Every class is a collaboration with the students. What can happen in the classroom is so

dependent on students’ preparation and engagement.” –Professor Frances Dolan, University of

California, Davis

“I read my eyes out and can’t read half enough... The more one reads the more one sees we

have to read.” - John Adams, 2

President of the United States

“Most professors agree that the very best writers are those who are voracious readers, they

enjoy feeding their minds, which sparks ideas, influences styles, sets technical conventions and

directions before they begin to write. Nothing influences writing more than a combination of life

experience, research, creativity and especially reading the best books and articles.”

–Professor Anderson