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Class Work
1. Getting to Know You Activity
2. Personal Writing :
Definition of the Personal Essay. A personal essay is either a personal narrative in which the author writes about a personal incident or experience that provided significant personal meaning or a lesson learned, or it is a personal opinion about some topic or issue that is important to the writer.
Memoir: Definition. Memoirs are factual stories about someone's life. 'Memoir' is from the French word mémoire, which means 'reminiscence' or 'memory.' They are a part of the nonfiction literary genre and are usually told in the first person.
3. Discussion: "My Writing Lite" ( Groups of 5 - discuss your life as a writer. Who are you now as a writer? What was your best or worst writing experience. Do you write on paper or with your fingers on the keys of a computer? Perhaps you dictate into your text messages. Has writing ever helped you? Did anyone ever write to you and that letter impacted your life for good or for ill? In short, talk about writing. Also, see the list of 30 below and decide which describes you as a writer.
4. Now look back at the items on the balls for activity #1. Compare your writing life to one of the spaces. Tell of a a writing event from your life that is like one of the 30.
For example, if you are a great writer, you might consider writing as a cool gift. Describe the time you received a cool gift and explain how your writing is like that cool gift.
Maybe your writing is like a roller coaster at an amusement park. It has its ups and downs. Explain your life a a writer in terms of the ups and downs.
(Discussion)
1. Awesome Amusement Ride
2. TV show i'd never watch
3. Colors you like
4. In the winter I ______________.
5. Funniest cartoon
6. Place you were born
7. Something you can draw
8. Great vacation place
9. Best snacks
10 Cool gift
11. Favorite toy or game
12. Great or not so great birthday party
13. Three wishes
14. Cool musician or song
15. Family
16. 3 yummy foods
17. An author you read
18. Favorite breakfast
19. Nickname
20. 3 gross foods
21. Happy memory
22. Age
23. Fun sport
24. Color you like
25. A magical power
26. Easy or difficult project
27. In the summer I ____________________.
28. Best pet to own
29. Animal you like or don't like to touch
30. your choice.
Homework
Assignment: Using the definitions of a personal essay and of a memoir as a guide, write about an event that had an impact on you and your writing. This should be 1-2 pages in length. You will be comparing a writing event to one of the 30 above. Tell the story. Write in first person. Add characters, if any. Describe.
Post the draft in CANVAS. We will be using the draft for a peer editing activity on Thursday. The draft must be posted by the beginning of class on Thursday, August 23, 2018. (40 points))
Assignment B: Syllabus Review: Read the syllabus. The link appearsto the left of the page on Canvas. The syllabus also appears at the bottom of this page.
A. Write three sentences noting items of interest from the syllabus.
B. Write three sentences noting questions or concerns you have about the syllabus or the course.
Post CANVAS. 30 Points
Due by Midnight on August 22, 2018 - Wednesday -
Syllabus
ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Spring 2018 – Buckeye
Campus
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EMCC
Buckeye Edu Cntr Rm 123: Section 102-0038: 11022
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Aug
21, 2018-
Dec
14, 2018
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First – Year Composition – 3 Credit
Hours – English 102 T/TH 12:00-1:15
Instructor: Mrs. Patricia Eaton
Blog: www.102eatonenglish.blogspot.com
(I post each day’s activities and assignments here.
Required Texts: None – You are required to check the blog for links to readings, class
work, and homework.
Note: The syllabus is subject to
change. Daily updates will be provided.
Important: If you miss a class, be sure
to contact me via CANVAS message after
reading the blog. Feel free to ask questions and ask for help.
Required Course
Materials, Supplies, and Technologies
- A
computer with Internet access. The college has many of these available in
the Media Center on the main campus if you are having trouble with this.
- Microsoft
Word – I will check, but in years past, this has been free to students.
Check with the technology center for details.
- All
assignments MUST be submitted on Canvas unless otherwise noted in writing
on Canvas.
Course
Description
(Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of “C” or better.)
English 102 builds upon skills developed in English 101. This course will
require students to analyze and respond to text-based writing. Students will
examine essays, short stories, and poetry. Students will be responsible for
writing a minimum of three short critical essays to develop skills in textual
analysis, written expression, and proper documentation. One of these writing
assignments will be counted as an essay exam. These essays should be
approximately three to five pages in length, typed, double spaced throughout,
and have one-inch margins on all sides. Place your name, the date, and the
course title in the upper left hand corner of the first page. Follow MLA
formatting and guidelines for documentation.
In addition, students will be introduced to research strategies, note-taking,
organization, and documentation in order to write well-developed and properly
documented research papers. In completing research papers, students will
demonstrate the ability to read difficult material with comprehension; to
process information through quotation, summary, and paraphrase, and to
integrate the ideas of others into their own sustained written examination of a
subject.
The length of the research paper should be between 1,500-2,500 words.
In addition,
numerous shorter writings will be completed.
Course Competencies
1. Develop skills in selecting, researching, analyzing, synthesizing, and
documenting a 1,500-2,500 word research paper.
2. Compile a preliminary bibliography of potential research resources.
3. Use a variety of print and on-line library resources, including electronic
databases, to locate information on the selected topic.
4. Use effective strategies for taking and organizing notes.
5. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate information found in research sources.
6. Paraphrase in language that is distinctly the student’s and quote source
information accurately in order to avoid plagiarism.
7. Summarize a passage to reflect the central idea, most significant supporting
details, or, and emphasis of the original work.
8. Compose an outline with an effective pattern of organization for the paper.
9. Compose a focused and clearly stated thesis for the paper.
10. Integrate cited information in summary, paraphrase, and quotations to
support the thesis
11. Document information from research sources using MLA or APA documentation
formatting.
12. Revise the draft of the paper, incorporating feedback received during
editing, to produce a finished research paper that observes Standard English
usage and manuscript form.
13. Explain and practice the principles of academic integrity throughout the
research, writing, and revision process.
14. Write a minimum of three additional papers which involve critical reading
and writing.
15. Write at least one argumentation paper which demonstrates sound, logical
development.
16. Expose students to various forms of literary expression.
Abilities:
Critical thinking and effective communication have been identified as essential
to student success and will be integrated into this course. Critical thinking
is defined as the ability to identify a problem, develop and implement
strategies, evaluate information, reach conclusion, and respond to a problem.
Effective communication is defined as the ability to respond to an audience, demonstrate
clear sense of purpose, organize information, and deliver information using
appropriate language.
Submission of Assignments: You must
submit your assignments on CANVAS. Paper copies, unless specifically requested,
will NOT be accepted or graded.
Attendance Policy:
Active participation is expected for successful completion in this course. In
the event of an absence, students are expected to contact me by e-mail (patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com) or to visit
the class blog at www.eatonenglish102.blogspot.com
Students are
expected to complete any homework for the missed day by the next class period.
If a student misses more than three classes, Maricopa Community College
District policy states, “An instructor has the option of withdrawing a
student who has accumulated unofficial absences in excess of the times a class
meets per week (Withdrawal Policy #3).” See the college catalog for a full
description of the college’s attendance policy including official absences and
religious holidays.
Official Absences
a.
Official
absences are those that occur when students are involved in an official
activity of the college, i.e., field trips, tournaments, athletic events, and
present an official absence excuse form. Absences for such events shall not
count against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department.
Students who must miss a class for an official reason must obtain an official
absence verification card from the appropriate vice president or designee and
present it to the appropriate instructor(s) before the absence. Prior
arrangements must be made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior
arrangements have been made, the student will not be penalized.
b.
Other
official absences include jury duty and subpoenas. Appropriate documentation
will be required. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for
makeup work. If prior arrangements have been made, the student will not be
penalized.
c.
In
the event of military commitments. Absences for periods of up to one week will
not be counted against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or
department. The student is required to provide appropriate documentation of the
specific orders, length of assignment and location. Prior notification must be
initiated with each instructor to discuss make-up work. If the length of the
absence will be longer than one week, the instructor and the student will
determine whether there is sufficient opportunity for the student to make up
the work. If it is determined that the length of absence for the military
commitment provides an undue hardship on the student’s ability to make up the
assignments, he or she will be provided an opportunity to request an incomplete
grade or drop the class or, in the case of open-entry classes, the opportunity
to request an extension.
d.
In
the event of the death of an immediate family member, absences for periods of
up to one week will not be counted against the number of absences allowed by an
instructor or department. Students should contact instructor(s) as soon as
possible to arrange for make-up work. Appropriate documentation will be
required (for example, a copy of the obituary or funeral program). In
specialized programs that require clinical rotations, this regulation may not
apply.
Religious Holidays
Students
shall have the right to observe major religious holidays without penalty or
reprisal by any administrator, faculty member or employee of the Maricopa
Community Colleges. Absences for such holidays shall not count against the
number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. At least one week
before the holiday, students shall submit to their instructor(s) a written
statement that includes both the date of the holiday and the reason why class
attendance is impossible. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor
for make-up work. If prior arrangements have been made, the student will not be
penalized.
Late Work: Make-ups of in-class writing assignments are at the
instructor’s discretion. Students turning their work in after the due date may
be penalized by having the grade lowered five points per day in fairness to
those students who met the deadline.
Tape Recordings and/or
Video Recordings: In order to tape or transmit any class
session or portion, a student must first seek permission from the instructor.
In some instances, permission from the members of the class will also be
required every time you plan to record. This includes FaceTime or other uses of
technology that involve transmitting the class activities.
Cell Phones:
Cell phones must be turned off or placed on “vibrate” during class. At
no time should a student be sending text messages, sending e-mails, listening
to music, or carrying on conversations. In the event of an emergency call,
please excuse yourself from the room, take care of the situation, and quietly
return to class.
Student
Disabilities: If you have a disability that
requires special accommodations, please let me know as soon as possible. You
are entitled to the accommodations. “Students with disabilities are encouraged
to contact the DRS office at the beginning of the admissions process to discuss
accommodation needs and to request an alternate format of printed materials.
Some accommodation may require three to four weeks notification. For more
information, call 623-935-8928.
I private message
will be sent to me. See me if you ever need additional help.
Information for
Pregnant or Parenting Students: If you are a pregnant or parenting student, you
are protected under Title IX regarding classroom accommodations. Please request
information by contacting the Disability Resource Center (KOM B-125) or phone
623-935-8863 or 623-935-8928 or e-mail: drc@estrellamountain.edu .
Grading Scale:
Short essays are 100 points each. There will be several short essays and three fully
developed essays. Longer essays count double. In order to earn full credit,
drafts and revisions must be submitted with the final copy. Peer editing sheets
are also required for formal essays.
Research notes,
drafts, revision, MLA works cited page, and MLA in-text citations are required.
Class participation is 100 points.
A= 90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=0-59%
Additional
assignments include in-class writings and group activities.
One formal group
presentation is required and counts the same as a formal essay.
Assignments that
are not submitted count as zero.
Course assignments
include but are not limited to the following topics:
- Personal
Essay/Memoir
- Relationships:
Definition Essay
- Privacy
Issues: Argumentative Essay
- War
and Walls: Pamphlet/PowerPoint/Persuasive Research
- Between
Worlds: Comparison/Contrast
- (Note
– topics are subject to change based on the needs and interests of the
class.)
- Participation
in class activities (Come to class. Participate!)
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity: Plagiarism is
the process of borrowing information from other sources or individuals without
giving credit. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Essays will not be accepted
unless accompanied by pre-writing, notes, drafts, peer and self” editing marks,
etc. This paper trail is proof of a student’s own work. Proof of plagiarism
will result in a zero for the assignment.
All students assume as part of their obligation to the college
the responsibility to exhibit in their academic performance the qualities of
honesty and integrity. All forms of student dishonesty are subject to
disciplinary action. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with
EMCC’s Students Right and Responsibilities.
Classroom Misconduct:
Students must read the “Code of Student Conduct” in the new Student Handbook
for an understanding of what will be expected within the academic setting.
Additional Information
Writing assistance is available at
the EMCC Academic Success Center on the EMCC main campus.
Writing
623-935-8189
Drop-in Hours:
Mon-Thur – 7:30 am-7:00 pm & Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm
EMCC Peer Mentoring: Walk-in peer
mentoring is available for students. Peer mentors can help you with campus
resources, coping strategies, academic success, and the development of strong
life skills. Phone 623-935-8380 or visit Komatke Hall B 128. Also see http://estrellamountain.edu/students/peer-mentoring
.
Also see the FREE
Academic Success Center/Tutoring services located in Estrella Hall South, first
floor, to reinforce and supplement classroom instruction. On-line services are
also available at
http://www.estrellamountain.edu/students/tutoring
Sexual Harassment: This is
unwelcome. Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is sufficiently
severe, persistent, or pervasive and alters learning conditions and creates a
hostile environment or reasonably interferes with, limits, or deprives a
student of the ability to participate in or benefit from any educational
program or activity is prohibited.
See: My.
Maricopa.edu to view the Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
course that is available to students. Self-enroll on your Message Center.
Report discrimination
and/or harassment that you experience and/or observe to the Vice President of Students
Affairs/Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Patricia Cardenas-Adame. The office is
located in Estrella Hall – Room 221. 623-935-8812.
EMCC Student Food Pantry: Free food is
available for current EMCC students. This service is located in the Student
Union, Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am-6:30 PM and on Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
This service is closed on weekends. Donations are always welcome!
Additional
Resources:
- Computer
Commons
- Library
- Veterans
Services
- Lactation
Room
- Student
Academic Achievement Committee
- Counseling
Final Thoughts:
This course is designed to help you become a better writer, researcher, and
reader. You will get out of the course what you put into it. You are expected
to actively participate in readings, discussions, debates, and reports. Come to
class prepared with readings and with required writings and notes. Conduct
thorough research. At all times, give credit to the source of information by
using proper documentation. Be on time. Be positive. Ask questions. Contribute
your thoughts. Be tolerant of others and of ideas that differ from your own.
