ENGLISH 101: ENGLISH COMPOSITION I SPRING 2013 ITEM 6803 5 CREDITS

Class Schedule: M-F 12:00-12:50PM Classroom Location: JSH 0116 Instructor: Alia Stearns E-mail: AStearns@clark.edu Office/Hours: to be announced

Course Description This course is designed to help you develop as a college level writer. We will focus particularly on analysis and argumentation. In order to develop these abilities, it is essential to become critical readers and thinkers, and to reach a better understanding of the writing process. Toward this end, you will learn about the drafting process and reflect throughout the quarter on your own writing. You will also learn how to locate, analyze, and integrate research in order to make a compelling argument. While I will lecture occasionally, this class will more generally consist of active classroom discussion and group work designed to help you practice the skills you are learning. Texts & Materials Recommended:
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Rules for Writers. Diana Hacker, 6th edition.

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They Say, I Say: the Moves that Matter in Academic Writing. NY: Norton, 2009. A basic two-pocket folder Regular access to a printer and a stapler Consistent access to the internet and a word processing system Also make sure to have access to the Library Database System

NOTE: Book buyback is held each quarter during finals week. For more information, contact the Bookstore at 360-992-2149. Prerequisites In order to take English 101, you will need to have received a C or better in English 098 or the necessary Compass Score of 78-100. Student Learning Outcomes This course, like all others at Clark College, is designed around a set of goals, formally called Student Learning Outcomes. The idea is that regardless of the instructor, students exit a particular
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course with the ability to perform the goals that are set for that course. Students who are successful in this course will be able to do the following:
Use library resources and databases to locate sources that are relevant and reliable for academic

writing (SLO 1)
Summarize and paraphrase academic and professional pieces of writing and apply MLA

documentation (SLO 2)
Pose questions and develop critical responses to academic and professional writing and use these

questions and responses to develop a thesis for an essay that requires three or more sources (SLO 3)
Develop and organize 1000-1500 word essays unified by a central idea, support the central and

supporting ideas with sufficient detail and evidence, demonstrate ability to provide evidence from multiple sources, make the purpose of the essay and the direction of thought clear to the reader, using a variety of rhetorical strategies, show increased ability to edit and proofread (SLO 5)
Adapt diction, voice, tone, and evidence to various audiences, with an understanding that audiences

differ in terms of beliefs, values, and practices (SLO 6)

without deceptive or inflammatory language (SLO 7)

workload (SLO 8)
Improve communication by practicing self-assessment, seeking feedback and using it, setting goals,

and applying skills in new contexts (SLO 9) Clark College Abilities Clark College has determined a set of six abilities that are linked to Student Learning Outcomes and that help students to apply what they learn. These abilities are taught across the curriculum and students are expected to practice and improve them. The Student Learning Outcomes established for this course emphasize the following Clark College Abilities: Communication the ability to understand and deliver written, spoken, and visual communications clearly and accurately
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving the ability to formulate, evaluate, and synthesize facts, data,

ideas, assumptions, values, and points of view Student Expectations Attendance/Participation:

 This class will run as a workshop with group work, in-class writing, and discussion. Because of

this, consistent attendance is required. You will not pass the class with ten absences or more (note that is two full weeks of class). Attendance is mandatory on paper due dates and peer workshop dates. Any missed workshop will lower your grade for that paper one full step. If you know in advance that you will be absent from class, please let me know so that we can make arrangements for completing assignments. It is your responsibility to get missed assignments and discussion notes.
Each class period is worth 3 participation points. You will only earn full participation points by

attending class as well as being fully prepared each day for activities. This includes completing reading and writing assignments, joining class discussions, and being an active participant in workshops. Tardiness: Every time someone walks into class late, they disturb the flow of learning. For this reason, I will hold you accountable to the following: All entrances into the room after I have finished taking roll will be marked as tardy. If you enter the classroom after I have taken roll, it is up to you to notify me (not during the class time) that you are present so that I dont mistakenly mark you as absent.
If you are tardy, the maximum points available to you for participation for that class period will

decrease from 3 to 1
I will start this policy the second week of classes. By then you should know if the timing of this

class and your own personal schedules are workable together. Technology: Any student who uses their cell phone during class (in any manner) will automatically lose attendance/participation credit.
Your cell phone must be turned off completely before class begins. The same is true for all

electronic devices.
Laptops are not to be used during class. If I catch you using these items, I reserve the right to mark you absent for the day although your

body may be in a chair, if you are using your cell phone, your mind is clearly not here. Classroom Behavior: Instructors have the responsibility to set and maintain standards of appropriate classroom behavior.
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 Students may not engage in any activity that the instructor deems disruptive or counterproductive to

the goals of the class.

behave respectfully towards your classmates, even if you disagree with them. Homework: Homework is due at the beginning of class. If you must miss class, but still want to receive full credit for having completed your work, you must get it to me before class begins. I will not accept late homework. Missed/Late Assignments: Drafts and revisions are expected on time. Late papers will not be accepted.
As stated above, if you have an emergency or know that you will not be able to turn as assignment

in on time, you must let me know and we may be able to make arrangements.
Because a peer evaluation must be performed in class, if you miss on a day when I assign one, you

will not be able to receive a makeup grade for it. Withdrawing and Consequences: Jan 11 Last day to drop online
Jan 18 Last day to change to an audit Jan 18 Last day to drop without a "W" March 1 Last day to withdraw for the quarter OR Last day to change to P/NP Other deadlines and refund policies for withdrawing are indicated in class schedule. Please note that failing or withdrawing from a class can have financial consequences in addition to

academic ones. If you drop below a full-time load of 12 credit hours, you could lose financial aid or health insurance coverage (especially if you are carried under a parents policy and that policy requires you to be a full-time student). It is your responsibility to prevent these serious consequences from occurring. Course Work Essays:
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 You will write four formal essays over the course of the term. Each essay will require prewriting (thesis and outline), rough drafts (reviewed by peer groups), and a final draft (reviewed and graded by instructor). All of these will be saved and submitted as assignments. Rough drafts will also go through a peer review process for feedback. The final essay for the course is a common assignment given to all ENGL101 courses. It will also be the longest essay that you write, totaling 1500-1800 words and requiring at least 4, credible, academic sources. The thesis and outline you write prior to the rough drafts will receive significant feedback from me. Please note that I will NOT give feedback on rough drafts, but you will turn them in for points. I will give significant feedback on final drafts. Rough drafts will earn points if they are turned in on time, meet the assignment requirements, and go through the peer review process. You will have the option to make changes to final drafts of essays 1-3 for a potentially higher score at the end of the term. NOTE: I will not accept Final Drafts if a Rough Draft and Revision have not been completed prior and turned in on time. Peer Review Groups: As this is a process based writing class, a fundamental part of developing each paper will take place in writing groups. I will not be giving feedback on your rough drafts, so you will need to rely on each other. Please take peer review seriously. You will choose two group members and you will meet in class to review your essays. You will be provided with questions and guidelines to help make peer review a smooth process. You will turn in your copies of your peer reviews to your group members as well as to me Hot Topic Discussions: Each Friday in class will have a Hot Topics hour. Each Monday, three assigned students will each suggest one topic that is trending in the news or pop culture that week. The topic must be related in some way to mental illness.
The class will vote on which topic we would like to debate for the week. The chosen three students will lead a debate on this topic on Thursdays, meaning they will need to

research and prepare sources to help support their position.

level of preparation for the debate and how well they manage their own and the counter-arguments. Grading Rough drafts will receive full points if they are turned in on time, meet the essay requirements and go through the peer review process.
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 Revised drafts will receive a letter grade based on a rubric scale that I will give to you. These drafts will receive significant feedback from me. Essay #4, as it is longer and is designed to express your ability to combine all of the SLOs, is worth more points. ALL assignments must be turned in to pass the course .

Grading Criteria Essays will be graded based on a rubric that I will give to you. If you do not turn in all assignments, you may not pass the course. A: All work for the course is completed, meets the requirements of the assignment, is turned in on time, and shows a high level of proficiency. This student is an active and contributing participant in class.
B: All work for the course is completed, meets the requirements of the assignment, is turned

in on time, and shows an above average level of proficiency. This student is an active participant.
C: All work for the course is completed, meets the requirements of the assignment, is turned

in on time, and shows an average level of proficiency. This student is a consistent participant in class.
D: Below average level of proficiency on assignments, incomplete assignments, and/or

unsatisfactory participation.
F: Incomplete assignments, far below average proficiency on assignments, and/or

unsatisfactory participation.

Formatting Drafts and revisions should be typed in a 12-point standard font (Times New Roman), double-spaced and with 1-inch margins Drafts should include an MLA header Citations need to be consistent and follow MLA Not following these formatting requirements could result in failure of the assignment. Additional Classroom and Campus-Wide Policies Academic honesty: Academic honesty is an indispensable value as students acquire knowledge and develop skills in college. Students at Clark Community College are expected to practice academic honesty by not cheating, plagiarizing, or misrepresenting their coursework in any way. Students are ultimately responsible for understanding and avoiding academic dishonesty whether such incidences are intentional or unintentional. Violations may result in failure of an assignment or failure of the course. Plagiarism, collusion, and other forms of misrepresentation hurt the student and run counter to the goals of education. The English faculty at Clark are committed to educating students regarding academic honesty. If at any time you are not sure about the legitimacy of your writing in this course, ask your instructor for clarification.

Emergency Campus Information In the event of emergencies, the procedures identified herein will be followed: 1. Inclement weather or emergency information Go to www.clark.edu or call 360-992-2000 as your first means of getting information. The College does send notices to radio and television stations, but the Colleges web site and switchboard are the official platforms for the most accurate information. 2. Immediate emergency communication alert To receive immediate notice on emergencies, you can register your cell phone number to receive text pages and your email address to receive email messages. To do this, go to www.flashalert.net . Select Subscribe on the left, and follow the instructions. Mass communication will also be sent to all college employee phones and computers. 3. Fire Alarm Evacuate the building through closest exit; evacuation maps are located in the hallways. Take personal belongings only if it is safe to do so. Remain at least 50 feet from the building. Notify others of evacuation. Do not re-enter building until instructed to do so. 4. Parking Lot Identifiers New parking lot identifiers using colors and numbers have been assigned to all Clark parking lots. To help emergency or security personnel locate you, please refer to these identifying features. Support Services Available
Cannell Library help sessions and hours: http://www.clark.edu Tutoring/Writing Center: http://www.clark.edu

Computer Lab availability/hours: http://www.clark.edu/student_services/computing_resources/hours.php

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