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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith5210 Grand AvenueP.O. Box 3649Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649English 1203: Composition IFall 2013Distance Learning Cedarville and Mountainburg, 8:00-8:50 M/W/FPrerequisite: ENGL 0163 Introduction to Writing or required placement scoreCredit Hours: 3Lecture Hours: 3Laboratory or other types of hours: 0Instructor: Ms. Jennifer MartinOffice: Ballman-Speer 108D (adjunct office)Office Phone: 479-788-7551 (adjunct office phone – not a good place to leave messages)Cell Phone: 479-629-6250 (Leave a message with a contact number and a convenient time to reach you. Texting is a good way to get a quick answer from me. Make sure you identify who you are when you text me.)Email: Jen.Martin@uafs.edu Email is a very effective way to reach me. I check my email multiple times daily.Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 – 11:00 – Food Court of Student Activities Center and by appointment. I am extremely flexible. If you would like to meet with me to discuss anything, I will be happy to find a time that will work with your schedule and mine.Required Text: Bullock, Richard and Francine Weinberg. The Little Seagull Handbook. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2011.Recommended Materials:Thumb Drive for saving documents as a backup and to move documents from one computer to another.Notebook and writing instrument to take notes in class.Folder for the many handouts you will receive in this class.Course DescriptionCatalog Description: Provides basic instruction in writing and analysis of prose.Additional Information: Students use the recursive process to produce a minimum of three essays, covering a broad range of topics and progressing from personal writing to incorporating and responding to texts.Curricular RequirementsStudents use recursive writing processes (invention, drafting, peer review, instructor feedback, revision, editing, and proofreading) to produce three to four out-of-class writing assignments.Students produce at least 10-15 pages of polished (graded) writing over the course of the semester; andStudents write a final exam (may be the final writing assignment turned in on the scheduled day of the final exam or an in-class final chosen by the instructor).Student Learning OutcomesSubject Matter: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:Properly format an assignment/paper using a word processor;Effectively use rhetorical strategies in writing;Structure/organize ideas;Edit his/her own work;Respond cogently to an argument; andCite sources when necessary.University Learning Outcomes: This course enhances student abilities in the following areas:Communication Skills – Students will use communication skills in writing, both in and out of class, and in speaking during classroom discussions.Assessment – At least three polished essays, one in-class essay, class discussion, and in-class writing assignments.Global and Cultural Perspectives – Students will work with other students of diverse backgrounds. Some reading assignments will expose students to a diversity of cultures, theories, or viewpoints.Assessment – Written assignments, class discussion, and group work.Analytical Skills – Students will analyze sample essays and their own writing.Assessment – Written assignments and class discussions.Ethics – Students will be introduced to the subject of plagiarism and will be expected to demonstrate academic honesty in the materials they produce for the course.Assessment – At least three essays, all of which must be the student’s original work.Major Course TopicsRecursive processes of writingAnalysis of the rhetorical situation in reading and writing (audience, purpose, text, and context)Aiming at specific, and differing, audiencesUse of rhetorical strategies such as appeals to logos, ethos, and pathosUse of narrative, analytic, and argumentative structures as appropriate for audience and purposeEditing for conventions of usage and styleUse of summaries/paraphrases/quotationsIntroduction to library researchIntroduction to MLA documentationAssessment ToolsInstructors’ portfolios of syllabi/assignments/reflection; andStudents’ final essays.Academic Integrity (Avoiding Plagiarism)Plagiarism is often defined as representing the words or ideas of another person as your own in any academic exercise. In the academy, plagiarism is seen as the equivalent of theft. The University identifies a number of actions, including plagiarism, as forms of academic dishonesty. Please read the section of Academic Honesty in the Student Handbook and make certain that you understand the term plagiarism and its consequences. During the semester, we will discuss how to avoid plagiarism through the proper use of documentation. If you have any questions about what is or is not plagiarism, ask me.Plagiarism is serious business. As a member of the academic community where ideas are a valuable commodity, I equate plagiarism with stealing. I have ZERO tolerance for it. It is fairly easy for a professor to detect a paper not written in the style of the student, and you will get caught. Don’t do it. It is not worth it. If I discover you have copied a paper or even a portion of a paper from a source, online or otherwise, you will receive an “F” in the class and not be permitted to drop the class. I am available to help you get your papers written, and there is no reason, ever, to steal work from someone else.ADA StatementIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), UA Fort Smith seeks to provide reasonable accommodations and services to students who have documented exceptionalities. Students who believe they are eligible to declare a disability for the purpose of requesting and receiving accommodations must submit all required documentation of their disability to Roger Young, ADA Coordinator, for validation. Mr. Young will develop an individualized plan for reasonable accommodation in learning and testing for all students qualifying for accommodation. Mr. Young can be reached at 479-788-7577.FERPA StatementAccording to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, you have certain rights with respect to your educational records, including the right to inspect your own educational records, to request an amendment if you believe them to be in error, and the right to consent to disclosure of your records (with certain exceptions). Please refer to the UA Fort Smith catalog for more information.Available Support ServicesThe Gordon E. Kelley Academic Success Center (ASC) provides programs to meet individual student needs not met through the general curriculum. Currently, the ASC is located in Room 202 of the Vines Building. Students may contact ASC staff at (479) 788-7675.Grievance ProceduresStudents who have questions or concerns about their grades, the course, or an assignment are encouraged to see their instructor as soon as possible. If not satisfied with that discussion, students may see the Chair of the department (if there is an acting Chair). If not satisfied with that discussion, students may see the appropriate Dean. If not satisfied with that discussion—or to dispute an official course grade, students should contact the Academic Integrity Committee.Right to Make ChangesThe instructor reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus and/or schedule when necessary to meet learning objectives, to compensate for missed classes, or for similar reasons.Specific Course PoliciesAttendance: Attendance is required. Any student who has more than four unexcused absences will lose 50 points per day missed, beginning with the fifth unexcused absence, from his/her final average. Conversely, any student with perfect attendance will have 30 points added to his/her final score. The last day to drop with a “W” is November 8. Any class work missed on a day you are absent CANNOT be made up, and you will receive a “0” on that assignment.There are instances of excused absences such as a major illness or official university extra-curricular requirement. Normally, these absences are excused, but you are responsible for procuring official documentation. Absences will be excused only with official written documentation from an appropriate University, medical, municipal or religious office. Arrangements to receive an excused absence should be made with me PRIOR to missing class. I will NOT negotiate an absence as excused after the fact.Tardies: Being tardy disrupts the flow of the class. I will give you one “grace” tardy. After the first tardy, three tardies are equal to an absence. If a quiz or assignment is handed out before you arrive, you will not be given the opportunity to participate in that assignment and will receive a “0” on that assignment.Late Work: The three essays are due on the due date regardless if you are present in class or not. Assignments must be submitted electronically by the beginning of class the day that they are due to not be deemed late. Work turned in 24 hours late will be lowered one letter grade, and 48 hours late will be lowered two letter grades. Work turned in after 48 hours of the due date will receive a “0.” You may only be late with one essay – the second time it happens, you will not be able to turn it in for credit. If an unexpected complication arises which you realize will cause you to be late with an assignment, you can avoid penalty by contacting me BEFORE class meets on the due date to negotiate a new due date for your paper. If you do not contact me BEFORE class meets on the due date, then the late policy applies regardless of your situation.Paper Formats: All assignments will be turned in electronically via email in a format readable by word (.doc or .docx extension). Additionally, you are responsible for having word processing software. It is the equivalent of having a pencil and paper as part of your school supplies. The standard at the University is Microsoft Word. However, if you choose not to purchase Word, there are plenty of free word processing software packages available. You will also need online access to check school emails and submit certain assignments. The school also provides free internet access (as do various locations in town such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Chick Fil A). You need to plan now for computer access, software access, and online access. The school provides computer labs open 24/7. I will not accept the excuse that you did not have a computer, your computer is broken, the computer crashed and you did not have a back up (you should back up EVERYTHING to your thumb drive), you do not have wifi, or the printer did not work as a valid reason for a late paper. Access to a reliable computer, wifi, and a printer, either your own or one at the university, are essential for college.Below is a list of some free word processing software. I recommend you determine which type of software you plan to utilize and become familiar with it. I will discuss and demonstrate Microsoft Word in class. I highly recommend using Word, but here are free alternatives if you do wish to purchase it:Open Office? Symphony? Drive (formerly Google Docs), only available if you are online.Office Web Apps (a free online version of Word), however, it is only available if you are online. Credit: There will be extra credit opportunities in class by participating in certain activities as noted on the schedule.Cell Phone Policy: Please turn the ringer off of your phone and refrain from texting while in class. Please do not answer phone calls while in my class.Head Phone Policy: Headphones will not be tolerated in my classroom. To avoid confiscation, store them away where I cannot see puter Policy: Computers and tablets are a great tool for note taking and as a resource in the classroom. However, if you choose to use a computer or tablet to take notes, then that is what I expect you to be doing. Please do not play online games, check your email, Facebook, Twitter or other websites during class time.Group Work, Quizzes and Homework: There will be quizzes and reflections on the assigned reading. There will also be group work done in-class.Drafts: Writing is a process that requires multiple drafts and rewrites. For each of the three essays, a draft will be due in order to receive feedback prior to completing your final draft. You will receive credit for turning your draft in on time, and zero credit for ignoring the deadline. There are a total of 100 draft points (Essay #1 Draft 30 points, Essay #2 Draft 30 points, and Essay #3 Draft 40 points). You will receive these points simply by turning in a complete draft on the date of the peer review.Assignments & Grade Distribution:Essay #1 (Due September 23)125 pointsEssay #2 (Due October 14)230 pointsEssay #3 (Due November 25)250 pointsDrafts100 pointsWorkshop Points (3 @ 15 each) 45 pointsReflections (2 reflections/25 points each) 50 pointsFinal Exam 100 pointsGroup work and quizzes (10 points each)100 pointsTotal Possible Points1000 I will only entertain the idea of giving an incomplete in the class in the most extreme circumstances such as a critical illness. Grading Scale:A = 900-1000 pointsB = 800-899 pointsC = 700-799 pointsD = 600-699 pointsF = 0-599 points Fall Semester 2013Course ScheduleComposition 1Week 1Monday, August 19Introduction to CourseHomework: Read Plagiarism policy in Student Handbook and review Class Policy in Course Syllabus Wednesday, August 21Quiz over Plagiarism Policies/In class exercise on avoiding plagiarism Homework: Read pages 82-87 in textbook on avoiding plagiarismFriday, August 23Quiz over textbook reading/In class exercise on integrating quotes and paraphrasingHomework: Read pages 130-135 in textbook on MLA format – you may bring one index card with notes for quiz on WednesdayWeek 2Monday, August 26No ClassWednesday, August 28Quiz over MLA format/Review MLA format/Review word processing software/Assign Essay #1, Food NarrativeHomework: Read Tater Tot Essay/Read pages 46-49 in textbook – Personal NarrativesFriday, August 30Quiz on Tot Essay/Discuss Tots and Essay 1Homework: Read excerpt from Eat, Pray, LoveWeek 3Monday, September 2 – Labor DayNo ClassWednesday, September 4Quiz on Eat, Pray, Love excerpt/Discuss excerptHomework: Read excerpt from Single Girl’s CookbookFriday, September 6Quiz on Single Girl’s/Discuss excerpt and assignment for MondayHomework: Read pages 2-7 and 14-26 in textbook/Write introductory paragraph for essay 1Week 4Monday, September 9Workshop introductory paragraphs (Names will be drawn randomly to workshop, if you are absent when your name is called, you receive a zero on the assignment unless arrangements are made with me prior to class.)Homework: Work on Essay 1Wednesday, September 11Workshop introductory paragraphsHomework: Work on Essay 1Friday, September 13Workshop introductory paragraphs/Discuss peer reviewHomework: Complete draft of Essay 1Week 5Monday, September 16 – Draft of Essay #1 DuePeer review of Essay 1Homework: Edit Essay 1Wednesday, September 18 Assign Essay #2 – Food Ethics Argument Paper/Begin watching Food Inc.Read pages 32-37 in textbook – Writing an ArgumentFriday, September 20 Watch Food Inc.Read pages 38-4 in textbook – Textual AnalysisWeek 6Monday, September 23 – Essay #1, Food Narrative – DueFinish Food Inc./discussRead pages 63-65 in textbook – Analyzing an ArgumentWednesday, September 25Discuss writing an argumentHomework: Read pages 68-82 in textbook – Doing ResearchFriday, September 27Computer Lab Workshop on Finding SourcesWeek 7Monday, September 30Computer Lab Workshop on Finding Sources/Scavenger HuntHomework: Read Safran excerpt from Eating Animals/Have at least one possible idea for your paper ready for class.Wednesday, October 2Discuss Safran/discuss possible search terms for topicsHomework: Read Michael Pollen excerpt/Write at least two pages of Essay #2Friday, October 4No Class - I will be presenting at a conference.Week 8 – Midterm WeekMonday, October 7 - Draft Essay #2 DuePeer Review of Essay #2Homework: Read Belasco’s “Food and the Counterculture: A Story of Bread and Politics” from The Cultural Politics of Food and Eating /Finish Essay #2Wednesday, October 9Quiz on “Bread”/Discuss “Bread”Homework: Finish Essay #2/Read pages 87-92 in textbook – Incorporating Source MaterialsFriday, October 11Discuss documenting sources properlyHomework: Finish Essay #2Week 9Monday, October 14 – Essay #2 DueMLA Game for extra creditHomework – Read handout – Writing a ReflectionWednesday, October 16Discuss writing a reflection/Assign Reflections/Assign Essay #3 – Definitions of Being Southern Homework – Read Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily”Friday, October 18 – Reflection on Faulkner’s “Rose” Due (Only 2 of 3 assigned reflections are required)Discuss Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily”Homework – Read pages 50-53 in textbook – Literary AnalysisWeek 10Monday, October 21 Discuss literary analysis/Group Work on “Rose”Homework – Welty’s “Why I Live at the P.O.”Wednesday, October 23 – Reflection on Welty’s “P.O.” Due (Only 2 of 3 assigned reflections are required)Discuss Welty’s “P.O.”Friday, October 25Group Work on Welty’s “P.O.”Homework – Read Smith’s “Saving Grace”Week 11Monday, October 28 – Reflection on Smith’s “Saving Grace” Due (Only 2 of 3 assigned reflections are required.)Discuss Smith’s “Saving Grace”Homework: Begin working on Essay #3/Read page 50-53 in Textbook – “Literary Analysis”Wednesday, October 30 Quiz/Review “Literary Analysis”/Group Work on Smith’s “Saving Grace”Homework – Read 96-101 in textbook on in-text citations/ Work on Essay #3Friday, November Computer Lab Workshop – Finding SourcesWeek 12Monday, November 4Computer Lab Workshop – Creating a works cited page/integrating quotesWednesday, November 6Review questions on proper documentationHomework: Work on Essay #3Friday, November 8No Class – I will be presenting at a conference.Week 13Monday, November 11 Class workshop on Essay #3 (names will be called randomly, you must be present when your name is called or you will receive a zero on the assignment)Wednesday, November 13Class workshop on Essay #3Friday, November 15Class workshop on Essay #3Homework: Write first 3 pages of Essay #3Week 14Monday, November 18 – Draft Essay #3 DuePeer Review of Essay #3Wednesday, November 20In-Class exercise on integrating quotesFriday, November 22In-Class exercise on works cited pagesWeek 15Monday, November 25 – Essay #3 DueMLA Game for extra credit/Final Exam review sheetWednesday, November 27No Class – Thanksgiving BreakFriday, November 29No Class – Thanksgiving BreakWeek 16Monday, December 2 – Last Day of ClassDiscuss final exam/return Essay #3December 4-10: Final Exams – Time/Date to be announced ................
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