English 097 Syllabus
Office Hours: By appointment in Study
Center, Rm. W108
Office Phone: 521-5503 E-mail: smoellen@uwc.edu
Required Texts:
Writing Voyage, 6th ed. by Thomas E. Tyner
Ψ Grammar and organization. You
will develop the ability
-to analyze and edit your
written work for mechanical errors (grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors)
and use grammar correctly in your written and spoken communication
-to organize your thoughts into written language by understanding the
organization of a paper, as well as the structure of paragraphs and sentences.
Ψ Writing-Reading Connections. You
will develop the ability
-to
analyze, reflect on, and respond to information
-to read
critically with and against the grain of a text
-to analyze
and evaluate a variety of texts by pinpointing the central arguments and
supporting evidence
Ψ Writing Processes. You
will develop the ability
-to reflect
on your writing and become aware of the complex process of
writing
multiple drafts
-to respond
critically and constructively to others writing by working in
peer
response groups
·
Five
paper assignments
·
Editing
journals for four of these papers
·
Writing
journal (class freewrites) that traces the progression of your writing,
reading, and thinking skills
·
Various
daily readings, writings, assignments
·
Daily
attendance as well as participation in class discussions and all peer response sessions
·
Two
mandatory meetings with me throughout the semester to discuss your progress on
daily outside and in-class work and paper assignments.
Paper
#1 final version
September 20
Paper
#2 peer response (rough draft due)
October 9
Paper
#3 final version
..October 30
Paper
#4 peer response (rough draft due)
November 13
Paper
#4 final version
..November 15
Paper
#5 peer response (rough draft due)
December 11
Paper
#5 final version
..December 13
All
final versions of papers should:
Grading Procedures:
What positively affects my
grade?
-Handing in all papers, rough
drafts, peer responses, and assignments on
time
-Turning in my best work
(spell-check, proofread, and carefully edit final version)
-Being present for all class periods and taking part
in discussion
-Showing up to peer response days prepared to show my
work and listen to others critically
What negatively affects my
grade?
-Late work will not be accepted or allowed,
unless you have extenuating circumstances and have received an extension from
me.
-Late
work lowers your grade. I have had
students fail the course simply because they never handed in their homework at
all or on time.
-For daily work, I will allow two grace periods,
with the understanding that the work will be in my hands the next class period.
-For papers, I will allow one grace period, with the
understanding that the paper will be in my hands the next class period.
-Not showing up for peer response is like
skipping a test day. If you do not
show up on this day with a complete rough draft, you will be responsible for
finding a classmate to fill out the peer review sheet. Missing peer review sheets in your final
draft result in the lowering of your paper grade by one step (from an B- to a
C+ for example). If you are extremely
ill or have an emergency and miss peer response, PLEASE contact me so that I
can help you make up the peer review.
PLEASE contact
me if a family emergency or serious illness will be hindering your work or
affecting your attendance! We can
arrange a plan for you to catch up on missed work.
Grade Breakdown:
Final
exam (Monday, Dec. 17)
.100 pts.
Editing
journals (4, each worth 25 pts.)
100 pts.
Reading
Project
.100 pts.
Mandatory
appointments (2, each worth 25 pts.)
50 pts.
All
assignments (in-class or homework) and writing journal entries are worth 10
pts. each, unless otherwise specified.
Percentage
Breakdown:
93-100%
= A 80-82% = B- 67-69% = D+
90-92%
= A- 77-79% = C+ 63-66% = D
87-89%
= B+ 73-76% = C 60-62% = D-
83-86%
= B 70-72% = C- Below 60% = F
Policy Procedures:
Attendance
· As a matter of courtesy, let me know ahead of time if you expect to be absent. Let me know why you are absent and how you will catch up on notes and coursework.
· Excused absences must be taken care of through written college notice before the missed day in order to be considered excused. Students must notify their instructor of excused absences due to religious holidays within the first three weeks of class.
· After 7 absences, your final grade will be lowered one step with every exceeding absence (for example: at 8 absences, a B becomes a B-, at 9 absences, the grade then becomes a C+, etc.)
· If you have any type of learning or physical disability that will in any way affect your work in this class, please let me know immediately so I can work with you or get in you in touch with a Student Services and/or Study Center employee who is more qualified to work with your needs.
· Besides the two mandatory conferences, I encourage all of you to confer with me whenever you need help. Make an appointment to see me, especially if you are having difficulties with any of the assignments, papers, or course materials. Seek help early! If you come early, bring questions, and are ready to talk about and reflect on your work, I am better able to help you through problems.