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Course |
ENGL& 101: English Composition I Item 1177 Section H |
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Term |
Winter 2009 |
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Days/Time |
Hybrid (Combines Online and Classroom) Mon/Wed 8:30-9:20am in R-201 |
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Instructor |
Ms. Barbara Butler Email: bbutler@bellevuecollege.edu Class Email: Use the Vista email system Office: R-230 |
Required Texts
The focus of
English 101 is the development of clear, effective writing skills with an
emphasis on writing as a process, which includes drafting, editing, revising,
and publishing. Students practice writing in a variety of forms and rhetorical
modes such as narration, comparison-contrast, and argumentation.
This section
of ENGL& 101 is a hybrid course, which combines online learning with class
attendance sessions.
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Demonstrate various invention practices: brainstorming, free writing,
outlining, journaling
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Demonstrate the ability to write in various modes: personal narrative,
expository, analytical, descriptive, and argumentative.
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Show comfort with the phases of writing: draft, revise, final copy.
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Explore sources of writing: reading, thinking, analyzing, discussing
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Create a thesis statement that suggests the focus of the paper, does not
point out the obvious, and is written as a sentence.
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Locate the thesis statement in reading assignments.
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Develop and include enough details and examples to support the
identified thesis and reinforce focus
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Differentiate between key ideas and supporting details in reading
assignments.
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Organize the paper in a way that complements the thesis.
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Demonstrate style, of self and other writers.
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Open a paper effectively.
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Unite audience, purpose, and tone in an effective composition.
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Write in a vocabulary appropriate to the subject and audience.
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Conclude a paper effectively.
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Show effective control of mechanics: paragraphing, punctuation, spelling
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Practice good group skills: how to give useful feedback and how to make
use of feedback received.
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Develop self-assessment skills
Success in English
101
With over twenty years of teaching experience, as well as innumerable years as a student, I can assure you that you will have the greatest success in class by observing the following:
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BE PREPARED |
Check the course schedule and calendar to complete readings and assignments on time. Bring your books to class. Take notes in class. Keep important papers organized. Know your technology resources for participating in the online portion of the class. Have a back up plan for using a computer and for getting word processed documents submitted on time. |
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BE HERE |
Plan to attend every class session in its entirety. It’s important to be on time and ready to work every session. If you have scheduling conflicts—traffic, a class across campus, pending absences—that will prevent your being here on time every day, you need to make changes in your schedule accordingly. |
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BE HERE NOW |
Give your full attention to the class activity by avoiding side conversations and socializing and by silencing and stowing all electronic devices. |
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BE ASSERTIVE |
Visit the Writing Lab and check with your instructor for additional help with assignments. |
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BE CURIOUS |
Ask questions. Look up the meaning of a new word. Search for more information on a topic. |
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BE CONSIDERATE |
Respect the rights of others to voice opinions that differ from yours. Avoid interrupting and distracting behaviors. Please do not eat during class time—beverages are fine. |
Assignment Policy
Because each
assignment builds on the skills developed in the previous assignment, it is
important to complete work on time.
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Late
assignments—for any reason—are due no later than two days (weekends and holidays
included) immediately following the original due date. A penalty of 20% will be
deducted from the overall assignment points possible. After two days past the due date, the
assignment will no longer be accepted.
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For the four
essays, there are no revisions allowed after the final draft is submitted.
Consequently, it is important to take care in the drafting and editing stages
to ensure that you earn the highest grade possible: check the printed
directions sheet and scoring rubric to be sure you understand the assignment,
complete all related readings, participate in peer reviews in class, ask your
instructor for help both during class time and in individual conferences, and
visit the Writing Lab for additional help with editing.
Assignments
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Essays (4 x 100 points each) |
400 |
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Daily Assignments
(writing
practices, discussions) |
200 |
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Quizzes (10 x 10 points each) |
100 |
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Peer Reviews (5 x 10 points each) |
50 |
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Journals (15 x 5 points each) |
75 |
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Total |
825 |
Grading
Final course grades
are posted as letter grades. For ease of calculation, grades are based on a
percentage system throughout the quarter. You are strongly urged to track your
own grade, and I will give you computer-generated updates of your course grade periodically
for verification.
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A |
93-100% |
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B+ |
88-89% |
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C+ |
78-79% |
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D+ |
68-69% |
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F |
59%- |
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A- |
90-92% |
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B |
83-87% |
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C |
73-77% |
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D |
60-67% |
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B- |
80-82% |
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C- |
70-72% |
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Attendance Policy
This course is
designed to include on-campus attendance, so it is important that you make
every effort to attend each class in its entirety. From years of experience, I
can assure you there is a very high correlation between attendance and success
in class: Missing even one or two classes may seriously jeopardize your ability
to earn a passing grade for the course. I am also aware that illness
and emergencies do arise. As such, the attendance policy is as follows:
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Attendance
is taken promptly at the beginning of class. If you arrive late, you will need
to check with me at the end of class to have your attendance record changed.
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There
are no excused absences in college courses in general. On one hand, this means
that you do not have to explain why you are late or absent; on the other hand,
it means that attendance counts regardless of the reason.
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Although
there are no excused absences, do notify me—by email—if you will miss class.
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1 Absence |
No penalty |
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2-4 Absences |
15-point deduction per absence |
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5 Absences |
Loss of credit for class |
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Partial Absences |
Late arrival/early departure taken in .25
increments (up to 15 minutes late = .25 absence, and so on) |
Instructor
Contact
It is important
that you are able to reach me if you have questions regarding current
assignments or would like help with drafting, editing, and revising.
Ownership
The work that you
turn in under your name is expected to be your original work, written for this
course and to the specifications of the assignment. Although you are encouraged
to seek feedback on your writing from others and from the
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s
words, ideas, or information as if they are your own or allowing someone else to
use your words, ideas, or information as their own. It is important that you
learn the correct techniques for documenting sources of information to be
incorporated in your writing for any subject area in college, as well as in
your professional and personal works. According to
Disability Resource Center
Students with
disabilities who have accommodation needs are required to meet with the
Director of the Disability Resource Center (Room B -132) to establish their
eligibility for accommodation.
Telephone: (425) 564-2498 or TTY (425) 564-4110. In addition, students
are encouraged to review their accommodation requirements with each instructor
during the first week of the quarter