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Fundamentals of Writing (ENGL 099-‐05568) Policy Statement and Syllabus (Fall 2014)

Instructor: Dr. C. Bickford Phone: x. 2217 Office: Robert Frost; Room 106C Email: [email protected] Skype: crystal.bickford1 Cell & Text: (603) 854-‐4637 Class: M/R 9:30-‐10:45 Location: Robert Frost; 321 MCL:

Office Hours (Skype & On-‐campus):

Monday: 2:00-‐3:00 Tuesday: 9:00-‐11:00 (Skype) Wednesday: 9:30-‐11:30 Thursday: 8:00-‐10:00 By Appointment

Please Note: I am both in my office and on Skype during many other times; never hesitate to contact me, at any

time, with a question or a concern.

REQUIRED TEXTS & WEBSITES: 1) Faigley, L. (2011). The Brief Penguin. 5th ed. ISBN: 9780321926296 2) Atwan, R. (2013). America Now. 10th ed. ISBN: 9781457615931 3) MyWritingLab on-‐line writing portal available at: http://www.mywritinglab.com Please Note: The MyCompLab (MCL) code is free when The Brief Penguin Handbook with Exercises is purchased from the SNHU bookstore. If you purchase The Brief Penguin Handbook separately, MCL is available on-‐line for $50.00 with a credit card. Or, you can simply do the on-‐line version, and the e-‐text will be free. Please do not purchase either before our first class meeting so that I can explain your options!!!! COURSE PREREQUISITES: There is no official prerequisite for this course. All students entering SNHU are asked to self-‐placed themselves into either ENG099 or ENG120. INTERNET/COMPUTER USE: 1. You are responsible for any messages sent between classes. 2. We will be doing in-‐class writing and in-‐class activities with MyCompLab. Please

bring your laptop to class. 3. You will need ample access to a printer. Please make sure that you are planning accordingly with

either time in the library or printer cartridges at home. Printing problems are not acceptable

Fundamentals of Writing (ENG101) * Dr. C. Bickford * Fall 2014

excuses for late assignments. Make sure to print assignments the night before they are due. 4. Please have a system in place for backing up your work. Every semester, student work is lost to

misplaced thumb drives, hardware crashes, stolen computers, etc. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Basic Competency Exam/Final Exam 25% Grammar Final 10% Practice Writing 25% Papers 25% Homework 10% Participation 5% Grammar Bonus +5% COURSE REQUIREMENTS – DESCRIPTIONS Basic Competency Exam (BCE)/Final Exam

The BCE is a common final exam all students enrolled in ENG101 take at the same time. (Please note there are NO MAKE-‐UP times for this exam.) The exam will ask you to read related articles prior to the exam. You will be given one final article for the day of exam and you will be asked to write a summary/response essay. The final exam will be completed in MCL.

Grammar Final The grammar final exam will be based on many of grammatical concepts covered throughout the course. This final exam will be completed in MCL. Summaries In the first part of the course, you will learn to annotate readings and summarize them. Analyses During the middle part of the course, you will lean how to analyze and evaluate an article. Responses After completing summaries and analyses, you will be asked to respond to class readings by using specific examples and personal experiences. Papers The second half of the course will have you combine the summary and response skills learned in the first half of the course. Homework

Homework will be assigned on a daily basis. Generally, the homework assignments consist of answering questions, bringing in drafts of your essays, and/or completing exercises in MyCompLab.

Participation (5%) After completing a questionnaire focusing on your classroom contributions, you will be asked to assign yourself your own participation grade at mid-‐term and at the conclusion of the semester.

Grammar Bonus (+5%) To receive the additional 5% bonus on your overall average at the end of the semester, you must complete 9 grammar exercises (out of 17 potential attempts) with an 85% or higher. Each bonus is listed in the syllabus, and it is due on the assigned date. All bonuses will be completed in MCL.

Please refer to your assignment sheet and corresponding grading rubric for specific details regarding each assignment.


COURSE DESCRIPTION:

ENG 101 is a basic writing course designed to help students acquire the composition skills they need to succeed in ENG 120. Students will be engaged in preparing essays that respond to written texts, thereby combining reading skills with writing strategies. In addition, ENG 101 provides a systematic introduction to/review of grammar, mechanics and other college-‐writing conventions. One major objective of ENG 101 is to teach students to prepare essays that review and evaluate the ideas and issues found in the writings of others. All ENG 101 students must pass the Basic Competency Examination

before being admitted into ENG 120. A common-‐course grammar/mechanics test is given during the final week of the semester. Classroom instructors confirm placement in ENG 101 during the first two weeks of instruction. Credits awarded for this course are counted in addition to the 120-‐credit minimum degree requirement. Classes are kept intentionally small, typically 15 students per section, to assure maximum benefit. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Fundamentals of Writing is a foundations course that precedes English 101. This course encourages exploration of writing basics including (but not limited to): grammar, punctuation, and word usage while applying these concepts to the overall writing process (including brainstorming, drafting, revision, editing, and proofreading). Over the course of the semester, you will....

• use process writing for generating ideas, drafting, & revising. • write paragraphs and essays that are developed, unified, and

coherent. • develop analytical and critical reading skills, including identifying

main ideas, supporting evidence, and conclusions • increase control over punctuation, syntax, spelling and word choice

in grammatically correct sentences. • write summaries that include an overview of the text and clearly

states the author’s thesis • write analyses that identify and discuss concrete evidence (examples, paragraphs, and quotations)

used by the author. • write personal responses to the main idea of a text using specific details derived from personal

experience and observation. CLASS FORMAT: This class meets twice a week and combines lecture, discussion, and hands-‐on exercises. CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

• All of the following requirements must be fulfilled in order to pass this course. If you have any questions, you need to contact me as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the end of the semester to address any issues or concerns.

• Please meet with me during the semester to discuss your work. Office hours are listed on the top

of this syllabus and on my office door; however, you are welcome to stop in at any time. I am also willing to communicate via e-‐mail, Skype, and phone.

• You are allowed FOUR excused and/or unexcused absences. This means all absences

(whether sickness, sports, personal down time, sleeping in late, etc.) count towards the total of 4.


Tardiness after I call roll is counted as late, and 4 "lates" counts as an absence.

• Every absence beyond 4 will result in a one-‐third grade deduction off your final grade. For example, if you earned a B for the class, one additional absence will reduce it to a B-‐. Two additional absences will reduce it to a C+ and so on. If you miss six (6) or more classes, you will fail the course, and I would recommend dropping the course.

• If you are absent, you may turn in your work ahead of time via e-‐mail or send the work to class

with a friend; however, no assignments will be accepted after the class period. (Please note: I drop the four lowest homework grades.)

• General homework assignments will be graded in the following manner . . .

0 = no points = no assignment/exceptionally low quality (F) ✔-‐ = 66 points = does not meet requirements/poor quality (D) ✔ = 85 points = satisfactory work (B)

✔ + = 100 points = excellent work (A)

(Please note: A ✔+ does not indicated that the homework assignment is “book/web ready.”)

• Grammar homework assignments will be graded on percentages correct. PLAGIARISM & ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: All work submitted must be your own with any outside sources properly acknowledged. Academic

dishonesty includes using the work of another writer as your own, copying, allowing a tutor/friend/parent to write part or all for your paper or allowing someone else to use your work in the same manner. It also includes using any Internet sources as your own in any part or entirety. All ideas other than your own MUST be properly documented! Using material from other classes is also considered plagiarism. You may not submit

the same work for two courses without appropriate permission from BOTH professors. Please document your work accordingly, and if you have ANY questions regarding this issue, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. SNHU’s standard policy is as follows: Academic Honesty Policy*

Southern New Hampshire University requires all students to adhere to high standards of integrity in their academic work. Activities such as plagiarism and cheating are not condoned by the university. Students involved in such activities are subject to serious disciplinary action. Plagiarism is defined as the use, whether by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another without full and clear acknowledgment. Cheating includes the giving or receiving of unauthorized assistance on quizzes, examinations or written assignments from any source not approved by the instructor. *For a full definition of academic dishonesty please refer to the undergraduate or graduate catalogs.

The penalty for academic dishonesty is your failure and/or dismissal from this course. There are no exceptions to this rule. Therefore, if you are unsure about your work in this manner, please talk to


me before (and not after) you submit your work. If you have questions, please see me immediately. This is a no-‐tolerance policy! MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

• All assignments must be typed. • I do not accept late papers/portfolios/homework/case studies/etc. Because of the time

restrictions on this course, I expect all assignments to be submitted in a timely manner. You are welcome to send the work with a fellow student or email it to me if you are going to miss class; however, computer-‐software problems and printer issues do not qualify as excuses for late work. Please allow enough time to correct computer situations as they arise.

• Should we have a class cancellation, for any reason, please move on in the syllabus. Each class is

listed in your syllabus and in MCL and includes both class preparation and in-‐class plans, so please continue and bring all applicable homework assignments to the next class or submit on-‐line.

• If you need course adaptations or accommodations (ADA/504 Compliance Statement), or if you

have emergency medical information to share with me, please see me as soon as possible.

ADA/504 Compliance Statement Southern New Hampshire University is committed to and concerned with meeting the needs of students challenged by physical, sensory, psychiatric and/or learning disabilities with regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act. At the beginning of each term, or as soon as you become aware of a disability, we encourage you to contact the Office of Disability Services to discuss accommodations for which you may be qualified.

For questions concerning support services, documentation guidelines, or general disability issues:

Office of Disability Services, Exeter Hall, Suite 59 Hyla Jaffe, Director 603.626.9100 ext.2386 [email protected]

• I make every effort to adhere to the course outline and dates as they appear in the attached syllabus; however, occasionally adjustments need to be made for any variety of reasons (i.e., weather cancellations, professional conferences, course enrollment, workload, etc.). Any changes will be announced in class and/or sent via e-‐mail.

• We will be doing a significant amount of peer response – responding to each other’s writing.

Please make sure assignments are typed, and I often advise students to bring multiple copies of each writing activity to class so that they can have a fresh copy for each writing partner during the class.

• Please be respectful of cell phones and text messaging in the classroom; make sure cell phones are

turned off and texting during class time is prohibited. If I feel you are using class time inappropriately, I reserve the right to ask you to leave the class and mark you absent for the day.

• Please be respectful of me and your classmates. Once class has started, you should make every

effort to remain in the classroom until class has been dismissed.


WRITING TUTORS & ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER: Additional services are also available in the means of tutoring through the Academic Resource Center. I rarely have anything leave my desk without someone proofreading it. I highly recommend using these free services; however, this is a busy office during the school year. Please plan your time accordingly. The Learning Center, located in Stark Hall, offers walk-‐in tutoring in the following disciplines: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Math, Writing (across all disciplines), and Writing for Non-‐Native Speakers. The walk-‐in schedule is available at: http://www.snhu.edu/2147.asp. The Center also offers individualized or professional tutoring in other subjects or for students needing personalized assistance. In addition, Peer mentoring is available for assistance with study/organizational skills, such as time management, exam preparation, note-‐taking, etc. Students at any level who want assistance reaching their academic goals are encouraged to visit The Learning Center. LIBRARY RESOURCES STATEMENT: In addition to the intellectual resources available on site and online (http://www.snhu.edu/library), Shapiro Library makes available group and one-‐on-‐one instruction in information literacy, enabling students to define and articulate what knowledge-‐based resources are relevant to their research interests. Library staff are available to assist students in effectively and efficiently accessing information from credible sources, to compare new knowledge with prior beliefs, and to consider the related ethical, legal, and socio-‐economic issues that are inherent in scholarly investigation.

BLACKBOARD™: The use of Blackboard™ is NOT required in this course; however, your syllabus is listed within Blackboard as a backup measure. MYWRITINGLAB™: MyWritingLab™ IS REQUIRED for this course. Your access code is included with The Penguin Handbook for Writers; however, it may also be purchased individually on-‐line at mycomplab.com for $35.00. The course key is at the top of the syllabus with my contact information.

CHALK AND WIRE™: Chalk and Wire™ is NOT required for this course. SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENTS: There is additional information about these policies and others, including the university grading scale, available at: https://my.snhu.edu/Academics/Pages/SyllabiStatements.aspx

QUESTIONS?: Most importantly, should a problem arise, discuss it with me immediately. I am often available outside of my office hours and I check e-‐mail throughout the day.


Fall 2014 Syllabus – Fundamentals of Writing

I will make every effort to adhere to the following outline; however, occasional changes may be made to accommodate events throughout the semester.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be part of a pilot project, and as such, using MyWritingLab (MWL) for the first time at the university. As such, we may need to make some adjustments along the way as we both learn

this software for the first time. Thanks for your patience. Class #1 – Thursday, September 5th

WELCOME! IN CLASS: * Ice-‐Breaker Activity * Review Syllabus/Course Expectations * Introduction to MyWritingLab (MWL)

Class #2 – Monday, September 8th DUE TODAY: (Remember to bring your computer to class.) Read: Penguin – “Chapter 1: Think as a Writer” (pp. 1-‐5) Read: Penguin – “Chapter 5: Read and View with a Critical Eye” (pp. 37-‐39) Homework 1: Register for MWL MWL: Complete C8 Skills Check (Basic Grammar) IN CLASS: * Introduce subject/verb * Discuss reading * Watch C8.1 Animation “Parts of Speech” * In-‐class writing diagnostic. (This will be conducted in MWL, so please make sure that you are

registered and able to log in.)

NOTE! Friday, September 5th

Last day to add/drop a course (other than ENG101 and ENG120)


Class #3 – Thursday, September 11th DUE TODAY: Read: America Now: “Easily Pronounced Names May Make People More Likable” MWL: Read C8.2 “Overview of Subjects and Verbs” MWL: Watch C8.2 “Animation of Subjects and Verbs” H.W.: Subjects and Verbs Worksheet IN CLASS: * Discuss “Easily Pronounced Names May Make People More Likable” * Watch MP4 video on Cornell Notes * Introduce “summary” concept using “Easily Pronounced Names…” * Group work: writing summary for “Easily Pronounced Names…” * Board activity for subject and verbs

Class #4 – Monday, September 15th DUE TODAY: Writing: 1¶ summary for “Easily Pronounced Names May Make People More Likable” (submit on MWL) Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Read: America Now: “The Marriage Crisis” MWL: Complete C8.2 “Recall 1 Subject and Verbs” Bonus: Complete C8.2 “Recall 2 Subject and Verbs” IN CLASS: * Peer Response Activity for “Easily Pronounced Names…” Summary * Discuss “The Marriage Crisis” * Write summary for “The Marriage Crisis” * Board work for subjects and verbs

NOTE! Tuesday, September 17th

Last day to add/drop either ENG101 and/or ENG120


Class #5 – Thursday, September 18th DUE TODAY: Writing: 1¶ summary for “The Marriage Crisis” (submit on MWL) Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Read: Penguin: “Focus Your Paragraphs” (pp. 17-‐22) MWL: Read “C8.9 Overview for Prepositions” MWL: Watch “C8.9 Animation for Prepositions” IN CLASS: * Quiz: Subjects and Verbs (C8.2 Apply in MWL) * Introduce “Evaluation” using “The Marriage Crisis” * Introduce topic sentences (via “Focus Your Paragraphs”) * Discuss quote anchors and in-‐text citation * Start evaluation for “The Marriage Crisis” * Introduce Prepositions

Class #6 – Monday, September 22nd DUE TODAY: Writing: 3¶ evaluation for “The Marriage Crisis” (submit on MWL) Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Read: America Now: “Defusing Violence” H.W.: Penguin Exercise 32.4 – type and bring to class Bonus: MWL Complete “C8.9 Recall 1 for Prepositions” IN CLASS: * Discuss “Defusing Violence” * Board exercise (32.4) for prepositions

Class #7 – Thursday, September 25th DUE TODAY: Writing: 3¶ evaluation for “Defusing Violence” (submit on MWL) Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Read: America Now: “The Three Reasons College Still Matters” Bonus: MWL Complete “C8.9 Recall 2 for Prepositions” IN CLASS: * Peer Response for “Defusing Violence” Evaluation * Discuss “The Three Reasons College Still Matters” * Quiz: Prepositions (C8.9 Apply) * Introduce Sentence Fragments (Watch C9.2 Animation)


Class #8 – Monday, September 29th DUE TODAY: Writing: 3¶ evaluation for “The Three Reasons College Still Matters” (submit on MWL) Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Read: America Now: “Misplaced Priorities: It’s Time to Invest in Schools, Not Prisons” H.W.: Penguin: Complete Exercise 33.1 (type and bring to class) Bonus: MWL Complete “C9.2 Recall 1 for Fragments” IN CLASS: * Peer Response for “The Three Reasons College Still Matters” Evaluation * Discuss “Misplaced Priorities: It’s Time to Invest in Schools, Not Prisons” * Board work for fragments

Class #9 – Thursday, October 2nd DUE TODAY: Writing: 3¶ evaluation for “Misplaced Priorities….” Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ MWL: Read “C9.3 Overview for Run-‐Ons MWL: Watch “C9.3 Animation for Run-‐Ons Bonus: MWL Complete “C9.2 Recall 2 for Fragments” IN CLASS: * Peer Response for “Misplaced Priorities…” * Introduce Response using “Misplaced Priorities” * Quiz: Fragments (C9.2 Apply) * Introduce Run-‐Ons

Class #10 – Monday, October 6th DUE TODAY: Writing: 3¶ response for “Misplaced Priorities….” (Submit in MWL) Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Read: America Now: “Debunking ‘Green Living’: Combatting Climate Change” H.W.: Penguin – Complete Exercise 33.3 (type and bring to class) Bonus: MWL Complete “C9.3 Recall 1 for Run-‐Ons” IN CLASS: * Peer Response for “Misplaced Priorities” * Discuss “Debunking…” * Board work for Run-‐Ons


Class #11 – Thursday, October 9th DUE TODAY: Writing: 3¶ response for “Debunking….” (Submit in MWL) Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Read: America Now: “Could Temporary Marriages Reduce the Alarming Rate of Divorce?” H.W.: Penguin: Complete Exercise 33.4 (type and bring to class) Bonus: MWL: Complete C9.3 Recall 2 for Run-‐Ons IN CLASS: * Peer Response for “Debunking” * Discuss “Could Temporary Marriages…?” * Board work for Run-‐Ons

NOTE! Monday, October 14th

Columbus Day – No Class!

Class #12 – Thursday, October 16th DUE TODAY: Writing: 3¶ response for “Could Temporary Marriages…?” (Submit in MWL) Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ MWL: Read C10.1 “Overview for Commas” MWL: Watch C10.1 “Animation for Commas” IN CLASS: * Peer Response for “Could Temporary Marriages…?” * Quiz: Run-‐Ons (C9.3 Post-‐test for Run-‐Ons) * Introduce commas


Class #13 – Monday, October 20th DUE TODAY: Read: America Now: “Electronic Intimacy” Read: Penguin: “Write a Working Thesis” (pp. 10-‐13) H.W.: Penguin: Complete Exercise 38.1 (type and bring to class) Bonus: MWL: Complete “C10.1 Recall 1 for Commas” IN CLASS: * Discuss “Electronic Intimacy” * Introduce how to craft an introduction and thesis statement * Board work for commas (using exercise 38.1)

Class #14 – Thursday, October 23rd DUE TODAY: Read: Penguin: “Plan a Strategy” (pp. 13-‐15) Read: Penguin: “Write Effective Beginning and Ending Paragraphs” (pp. 22-‐25) H.W.: Penguin: Complete Exercise 38.2 (type and bring to class) Bonus: MWL: Complete “C10.2 Recall 2 for Commas” IN CLASS: * Discuss effective conclusions * Discuss outlining (using “Electronic Intimacy”) * Board work for commas using Exercise 38.2

NOTE! Friday, October 25th

Mid-‐Term Grades Due to the Registrar’s Office

Class #15 – Monday, October 27th DUE TODAY: Writing: Draft #1 of Essay #1 (using “Electronic Intimacy”) – Submit on MWL Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ H.W.: Penguin: Complete Exercise 38.4 (type and bring to class) Bonus: MWL: Complete “C10.1 Apply for Commas” IN CLASS: * Peer Response for Draft #1 of Essay #1 * Board work for commas using Exercise 38.4 * In-‐class writing (pending time)


Class #16 – Thursday, October 30th DUE TODAY: Writing: Final Product – Essay #1 (based on “Electronic Intimacy”) Read: America Now “Unchanging Science” MWL: Read “C10.2 Overview for Semicolons and Colons” MWL: Watch “C10.2 Animation for Semicolons and Colons” IN CLASS: * Quiz: Commas (C10.1 Post-‐test for commas) * Discuss reading (“Unchanging Science”) * Introduce semicolons and colons

Class #17 – Monday, November 3rd DUE TODAY: H.W.: Penguin: Complete Exercise 39.1 (type and bring to class) Bonus: MWL: Complete “C10.2 Recall for Semicolons and Colons” IN CLASS: * Board work for Semicolons using Exercise 39.1 * In-‐class drafting for Essay #2

Class #18 – Thursday, November 6th DUE TODAY: Writing: Draft #1 of Paper #2 (using “Unchanging Science”) Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ H.W.: Penguin: Complete Exercise 39.2 (type and bring to class) Bonus: MWL: Complete “C10.2 Apply for Semicolons and Colons” IN CLASS: * Peer Response for Draft #1 of Paper #2 * Board work for semicolons and colons (using exercise 39.2) * In-‐class writing (pending time)

NOTE! Friday, November 8th

Last day to withdraw from a course


Class #19 – Monday, November 10th DUE TODAY: Writing: Essay #2 (using “Unchanging Science”) MWL: Watch “C10.3 Animation for Final Punctuation” IN CLASS: * Quiz: Semicolons and Colons (using C10.2 Post-‐test) * In class drafting (pending time) * Introduce Final Punctuation

Class #20 – Thursday, November 13th DUE TODAY: Read: America Now: “A Taste of Freedom: What I Got at Occupy Wall Street” H.W.: Penguin: Complete exercise 43.2 (type and bring to class) Bonus: MWL: Complete “C10.3 Recall 1 for Final Punctuation” IN CLASS: * Discuss reading, “A Taste of Freedom…” * Board work for final punctuation * In-‐class writing

Class #21 – Monday, November 17th DUE TODAY: Writing: Rough Draft #1 of Paper #3 (using “A Taste of Freedom”) Reader 1: ________________________________________________________________________________________ H.W.: Penguin: Complete exercise 44.2 (type and bring to class) Bonus: MWL: Complete “C10.3 Recall 2 for Final Punctuation” IN CLASS: * Peer Response for paper #3 * Board work for final punctuation

Class #22 – Thursday, November 20th DUE TODAY: Writing: Paper #3 Due IN CLASS: * Quiz: Final Punctuation (using “C.10.3 Post-‐test for Final Punctuation)


Class #23 – Monday, November 24th IN CLASS: * Grammar Review for Final Exam & Prepare for Practice BCE

NOTE! Wednesday, November 26th – Friday, November 28th

No Classes – Thanksgiving Recess

Class #24 – Monday, December 1st IN CLASS: * Practice Basic Competency Exam – Part 1 (Held in Blackboard; please bring your computers)

Class #25 – Thursday, December 4th IN CLASS: * Practice Basic Competency Exam – Part 2 (Held in Blackboard; please bring your computers)

Class #26 – Monday, December 8th IN CLASS: * Grammar Final Exam

Class #27 – Thursday, December 11th DUE TODAY: Homework: Narrative Evaluation & Participation worksheet IN CLASS: * Final exam/Basic Competency Exam review * Wrap-‐up & recognitions


NOTE – Basic Competency Exam (BCE) final exam for the course Monday, December 15th at 3:30

Location: TBA No make-‐up dates! Please plan accordingly!

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