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Syllabus Weebly
Syllabus Weebly
I. C o u r s e M e e t i n g s : S e e CONTACT p a g e
II. Course Description: ENG 101
This course is the first half of a two-semester sequence, completed by either ENG 102 or ENG
122 as required by program of study, which focuses on the development of the students skill in
writing expository prose. Prerequisite: ENG 099, if needed. 3 lecture hours and one conference
hour per week. 3 credit hours.
I I I . C o u r s e L e a r n i n g O u t c o m e s : by the end of the semester each student will
demonstrate skill in college-level writing, reading, and critical thinking
demonstrate in writing the standards of grammar and style
demonstrate an understanding of writing as a process
investigate the ethical dimensions of an academic or cultural issue through an essay,
presentation, or discussion
produce a research paper that demonstrates academic ethics and applies information
literacy; the final draft must incorporate meaningful improvements built from a previous
draft
I V. S t u d e n t R e s o u rc e s :
1. Kirszner, Laurie and Stephen Mandel. The Blair Reader - 5th Edition. (Upper Saddle
River, Pearson, 2005)
2. Diana Hacker A Pocket Style Manual (Bedford St. Martin)
V. C o u r s e R e q u i re m e n t s :
1. A t t e n d a n c e P o l i c y :
Two (2) absences are allowed.
Three (3) absences will result in the loss of a full letter grade.
Three (3) tardies exceeding 5 minutes will result in an absence.
Assignments are due digitally on the due date regardless of your absence.
2. C l a s s P a r t i c i p a t i o n : Participation is essential to your success in this class. Writing
is a social activity and much of the growth and development will occur in class working
with peers. Attendance, preparation, and active participation will impact your grade.
3. R e a d i n g A s s i g n m e n t s : s e e s a m p l e s c h e d u l e
4. Wr i t i n g A s s i g n m e n t s
1. I n f o r m a l - journal entries/reading reactions/in-class writing
2. F o r m a l - Your formal writing pieces should have a connecting theme.
These will take the form of:
N a r r a t i v e E s s a y 3 - 4 pp.
D e s c r i p t i v e E s s a y 2 pp.
C o m p a re a n d C o n t r a s t 3 - 4 pp.
A r g u m e n t E s s a y ( R e s e a r c h - b a s e d ) 4 - 5 pp.
We b s i t e a n d Wr i t i n g R e f l e c t i o n
5. We b p a g e : Each student will create a Weebly webpage for class. This will showcase
your writing and create an audience for your work.
6. I n f o r m a t i o n L i t e r a c y R e q u i r e m e n t : By the conclusion of the semester, all
students who pass English 101 will have demonstrated in at least one substantial graded
essay, that they understand the fundamentals of research. This will include doing basic
research, being able to evaluate sources and citing at least three of these sources in the
proper MLA style in the graded essay. Some of these sources must be electronic,
including but not necessarily limited to the Internet. Students must pass this essay with a
grade of C or higher, and students will not be allowed to pass it unless they can
adequately demonstrate their ability in this area to quote and integrate multiple
sources.
VI. Grading:
Grades will be determined as follows:
1. Formal Essays - 60 %
2. Attendance/Participation - 20 %
3. Informal Writing- 10 %
4. Website - 10 %
**Specific rubrics will be provided for all major assignments.
V I I . Te a c h i n g M e t h o d o l o g i e s :
A variety of approaches to reading and writing methods is encouraged at UCC. Teaching
strategies are
1. Workshops
2. Peer Response
3. Conferences
4. Projects
5. Written Feedback
Assessment Methods of
Outcomes
Formal essays
b: Take a position on an
ethical issue or a situation
and defend it with logical
arguments
b: Access information
effectively and efficiently
Formal essays