ENGL 107: Preparatory English Comp

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ENGL 107: Preparatory English Comp

Textbooks Course Overview Technology Requirements Course Learning Outcomes Grading Assignment Overview Schedule of Due Dates Course Outline Course Policies Additional Resources

Course Description

Extensive reading and writing practice with emphasis on paragraph organization and development leading to multiple-paragraph essays and engagement with outside ideas and texts. Systematic review of grammar, mechanics and sentence structure, integrated into the reading and writing process. Based on a grade of C or higher in this course, students may proceed to ENGL 133W.

Prerequisite: Placement by ACT English Score or by SAT Verbal Score: students whose ACT English Score is from 1 to 17 or whose SAT Verbal Score is from from 17 to 24 (300 to 420 for Writing Section prior to spring 2016) shall be placed in ENGL 107. Proctored Exams: Midterm

 Textbooks

Required Kirszner, Laurie and Stephen Mandell. Focus on Writing: Paragraphs and Essays. 5th ed, Bedford/St. Martin's, 2020.

eText

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 Course Overview

Preparatory English Composition will provide students with practice in sentence structure, mechanics, and punctuation while preparing students for writing throughout college. The class will prepare students to read academic material, write effective paragraphs, and practice rhetorical strategies for academic writing. There will be opportunities to practice and improve upon writing organization from sentence level through paragraphs, essays, and revision. Many students who complete this course successfully feel they have a strong understanding of writing for their future college classes.

Technology Requirements

Participation in this course will require the basic technology for all online classes at Columbia College: A computer with reliable Internet access A web browser Acrobat Reader Microsoft Office or another word processor such as Open Office Access to a webcam is required to complete any exams proctored virtually. Additionally, a current Chrome browser is required to complete any virtual proctored exams through Examity.

You can find more details about standard technical requirements for our courses on our site.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Write clear sentences that are free of errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice. 2. Write effective paragraphs that contain a focused topic sentence and supportive evidence that is relevant and sufficient. 3. Write essays that demonstrate the organization, tone, style, content, and revision appropriate to academic writing.

 Grading

Grading Scale

Grade A B C D F

Grade Weights

Assignment Category Discussions (15) Quizzes (6) Writing Assignments (7) Exams (2) Total

Points 900-1000 800-899 700-799 600-699 0-599

Points 220 180 400 200 1000

Percent 90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 0-59%

Percent 22% 18% 40% 20% 100%

 Schedule of Due Dates

Week 1

Assignment Discussion 1 Introduction Discussion Quiz 1 Writing Assignment 1: Paragraph

Points 15 10 30 50

Week 2

Assignment Discussion 2 Discussion 3 Quiz 2 Writing Assignment 2: Paragraph Proctor Information

Points 15 15 30 50 N/A

Week 3

Assignment

Points

Discussion 4

15

Discussion 5: Peer Review Discussion 15

Quiz 3

30

Writing Assignment 3: Paragraph

50

Week 4

Assignment

Points

Discussion 6

15

Discussion 7: Peer Review Discussion 15

Midterm Exam

100

Week 5

Assignment Discussion 8 Discussion 9 Writing Assignment 4: Essay Planning Quiz 4

Points 15 15 50 30

Week 6

Assignment

Points

Discussion 10

15

Discussion 11: Peer Review Discussion 15

Writing Assignment 5: Full MLA Essay 75 Planning

Quiz 5

30

Week 7

Assignment

Points

Discussion 12

15

Discussion 13

15

Writing Assignment 6: Quoting a Source 50

Quiz 6

30

Week 8 Assignment

Points

Due Friday/Sunday Sunday

Due Friday/Sunday Sunday

Due Friday/Sunday Sunday

Due Friday/Sunday Sunday Due Friday/Sunday Sunday

Due Friday/Sunday Sunday

Due Friday/Sunday Sunday

Due

Assignment Discussion 14

Points 15

Writing Assignment 7: Final Revision 75 Paper and Revision Statement

Final Exam

100

Total Points: 1000

Due Friday/Saturday

Saturday

 Assignment Overview

Discussions

Discussions During this course will you participate in 14 discussions, as well as an Introduction Discussion. Your initial post for these discussions must be a fully developed paragraph and is due no later than 11:59 pm CT on Friday of the appropriate week. You must then respond to at least two classmates' posts for each discussion. Your two response posts are due no later than 11:59 pm CT on Sunday of the appropriate week.

In both the initial post and your responses, you should keep in mind you are writing to an academic audience. This means you must use correct spelling, full sentences, proper capitalization, etc. Peer Reviews There will also be Peer Reviews in the Discussion area. For this discussion, your initial post must include your rough draft and two questions for readers. The initial post is due by 11:59 pm CT on Friday of the appropriate week. You must provide useful feedback to at least two peers by 11:59 pm CT on Sunday of the appropriate week. "Good job!" and "Well done!" are not considered useful feedback.

Peer Reviews will occur during Weeks 3, 4, and 6.

Quizzes

There will be six quizzes during this course. These quizzes will cover writing strategies and organization, as well as grammar, mechanics, and punctuation. You will have 2 attempts to take each quiz. Your final grade for each quiz will be the average of your attempts. These are not proctored, so you may use your books or notes during the quizzes.

Each quiz will contain 30 multiple-choice questions worth 1 point each. Quizzes will open at 12:01 am CT on Monday and must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm CT on Sunday of the appropriate week.

Writing Assignments

Paragraph Writing Assignments (Writing Assignments 1 - 3) For Writing Assignments 1-3, you will prepare a paragraph that includes a topic sentence, support, and a wrap-up sentence. The type of development, or support, will be explained in each week's assignment guidelines (ie: details, definition, cause/effect, etc.).

These paragraphs should be 8-11 sentences long, in MLA format (with identifying information in the top left corner, everything double-spaced, and 12 point font). Formal Essay Writing Assignments (Writing Assignments 4 - 7) Writing Assignments 4-7 will help you work through the process of writing a formal essay. Full details on each assignment will be available in the course.

Writing Assignment 4: Essay Planning - During Week 5, you will work on your preplanning, proposed thesis statement, and outline for the full essay illustrating one of seven topic choices. Writing Assignment 5: Full MLAEssay Planning - During Week 6, you will draft of full essay of 5-6 paragraphs. The full essay should have a formal introduction that follows tips from our reading and includes a clear thesis statement; three or four body paragraphs that each support a point that upholds the thesis; and a formal concluding paragraph. Writing Assignment 6: Quoting a Source - During Week 7, we will focus on writing a paragraph that integrates a quote and reference (in-text citation and Works Cited) from an assigned reading that pairs with your topic choice. Writing Assignment 7: Final Revision Paper and Revision Statement - Week 8 is your final revision of the full essay, including paragraph with quote, revision statement, and Works Cited.

All Writing Assignments will be assessed by their formal properties, such as grammar, punctuation, and mechanics, as well as by their organization, content, formatting, and inclusion of any pre-writing activities. All paragraphs and essays must be submitted to the Dropbox in .doc, .docx, or .rtf format in order to receive a grade. Writing Assignments are due by 11:59 pm CT on Sunday of the week they are assigned to the appropriate Dropbox folder, except the Final Revision in week 8, which is due by 11:59 pm CT on Saturday. Plagiarism Detection will be enabled on all Dropbox folders.

Note: Plan to create all fresh, new work for this class. No work will be accepted that has previously been submitted for this class or any other class.

Exams

There will be two exams during this course. The Midterm Exam will occur during Week 4, while the Final Exam will occur during

Week 8. You will have one attempt and 120 minutes for each exam.

Midterm Exam

The Midterm Exam contains 40 multiple-choice questions worth 2 points each and 1 full paragraph short answer response that is worth 20 points. The Midterm exam will include concepts covered in Weeks 1 - 4. The Midterm Exam will open at 12:01 am CT on Tuesday of Week 4 and must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm CT on Sunday. The Midterm Exam is proctored. Your proctor information is due during Week 2.

Final Exam

The Final Exam contains 25 multiple-choice questions worth 2 points each, 2 full paragraph short answer paragraphs worth 15 points each, and 4 short answer questions focused on citation work worth 5 points each. The Final exam will include concepts covered in Weeks 5 - 8. The Final Exam will open at 12:01 am CT on Tuesday of Week 8 and must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm CT on Saturday.

The Final Exam is not proctored, so you may use your books and notes on this exam. However, keep in mind you only have 2 hours to complete the exam.

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