Texts and Materials. Roen, Duane. Gregorgy R. Glau and Barry Maid. The
McGraw-Hill Guide: Writing for College, Writing for Life. New York: McGraw-Hill,
2009.
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Sample ENG 101 Syllabus English 101: College Reading and Writing I UNC Wilmington Office: Office Phone: Email: Website:
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Catalogue Course Description ENG 101. College Writing and Reading I (3) Prerequisite: Evidence of competence on an English placement test. Introduction to the composing process through practice in analysis and rhetoric as well as narrative and expository forms appropriate to academic writing. Students also conduct research using print and online sources, correctly document sources, and write persuasively. Course Goals This course will introduce students to the basics of composing. While the course will focus on rhetorical analysis and argument, students will also gain some experience with writing mechanics, personal/narrative writing, expository writing, and research writing. Students will be exposed to writing for the broad public sphere and receive preparation for English 201: College Reading and Writing II, which will require additional research writing. Specific goals are below. Learn to read and rhetorically analyze a text (written/visual/verbal) (CMP 1, CMP 2) Learn the various stages of the writing process (invention, drafting, revision, editing) (CMP 3, CMP 4) Learn to write for both a broad and specific audience (CMP 1) Learn how to organize ideas around a solid premise Learn basic research skills (library research and Internet research) (CMP 3) Learn basic technological skills as they pertain to writing and research (information literacy) Texts and Materials Roen, Duane. Gregorgy R. Glau and Barry Maid. The McGraw-Hill Guide: Writing for College, Writing for Life. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2009. Print. Thumb/flash drive (or some reliable way to maintain your electronic work/assignments) Optional: Current MLA Handbook (7th edition) Assignments (See formal assignment sheets for detailed descriptions and guidelines for each project and grading rubric)
Space/Place Essay (narrative/description) The Mix Tape Essay (exposition/persuasion) Issue Essay (research/exposition) Research Essay (research/argument) Reading Quizzes Critical Blog Journal In class work/homework/participation
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(All assignments and components must be completed to receive a grade higher than a C)
Plagiarism/Cheating The university has strict guidelines that affect both student and teacher when a student plagiarizes or cheats. The instructor is bound by the UNCW Student Academic Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct to report all instances of suspected cheating and/or plagiarism. Make sure you are familiar with the:
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The Student Academic Honor Code [http://www.uncw.edu/policies/documents/03_100FINALHONORCODE_Aug2009.pdf] The Student Code of Conduct [http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/odos/documents/0910CodeofStudentLife_FINAL.pdf] These policies outline cheating and plagiarism and include the procedures that will be followed should a student be suspected of cheating or plagiarism. The instructor should spend some time discussing cheating and plagiarism so that students are aware of the procedures and consequences. Please note that the instructor is required by the university to report all instances of cheating and plagiarism. Students with Disabilities It is the policy of UNCW to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal law, state law, and the university’s commitment to equal educational opportunities. Any student with a disability who needs accommodation, for example, in seating placement or in arrangements for examinations, should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Services, at 910-962-7555 or TDD 910-962-3853 or Dr. Peggy Turner via email at [
[email protected]]. Attendance (based on a 3-day a week course) You may miss three days without penalty or excuse. On day four your final grade is lowered by 1/3 letter. On day five your final grade is lowered by another 1/3 letter. On day six you lose an additional full letter grade from your final grade. Each day you miss after six warrants an additional letter grade from your final grade. Missing nine days of a course is missing 20% of the course. Once you miss nine days, you have failed the course. If you miss class please check the web site and/or with a classmate to find out what you missed. Other notes You may not leave until the teacher officially dismisses you. Do not schedule appointments with doctors, dentists, advisors, lawyers, or financial aid during our scheduled class time. Likewise do not schedule vacations, or other appointments during our class time. While you may choose to attend those appointments, please know that you will be counted as absent from our class. You are required to attend each class meeting. Contact The best way to contact me is email: Emailing me after 5pm may not get a response until the next business day.
