BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ENGLISH 101 (College Composition One, 4 hours 3 credits)
Professor: Ms. Laura Ryan
Course: ENG 101
Meets: Thursday 6-7:40
Room: Online class
Office Hour: Thursday 7:45-8:45
Email: lryan@bmcc.cuny.edu
l. Course Description
English Composition is BMCC’s standard 3-credit /4- hour freshman writing course. Our course will
introduce you to academic writing. By its conclusion, you will be ready for English 201 and for the
writing you will be asked to do in advanced courses across the curriculum. Upon successful completion
of English 101, you will have mastered the fundamentals of college-level reading and writing, including
developing a thesis-driven response to the writing of others and following the basic conventions of
citation and documentation. You will have practiced what Mike Rose calls the “habits of mind”
necessary for success in college and the larger world: summarizing, classifying, comparing,
contrasting, and analyzing. You will be introduced to basic research methods, MLA documentation and
how to complete a research project. You are required to take a departmental final exam that requires
the composition of a 500- word thesis-driven essay comparing and contrasting two essays.
Course Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to provide rhetorical foundations necessary for academic and
professional writing. In this course, we will begin by exploring close reading through discussion
and will move on to addressing the function of critical thinking and composing processes in a
variety of contexts and attention to various audiences while strengthening college readiness
ll. Prerequisites: Passing grade on CATW and CATR
lll. Required Support Texts: These are both available at the BMCC bookstore. You can also order
them online via a variety of websites, including Amazon. You may also locate an old edition
online in PDF format.
1) Bullock, Richard and Francine Weinberg. Little Seagull Handbook with Exercises. 2nd Ed.
NY: Norton, 2014. [ISBN: 978-0-393-93581-3]
2) Graff, Gerald and Cathy Birkenstein. They Say/I Say: The Moves that Matter in Academic
Writing. 3rd Ed. NY: Norton, 2014. [ISBN: 978-0-393-93584-4]
IV. Required Materials:
⮚ Reading assignments will be required and will be provided via Blackboard.
⮚ Working email address that is checked daily.
⮚ Internet access for using Blackboard, Turnitin, etc
⮚ You will be required to make copies of texts, if and when BMCC is open.
⮚ Suggested: Portable College Level (70,000 entries) Paper Dictionary: I recommend The
American Heritage dictionary. It’s a good idea to bring to every session and use while
completing assignments.
⮚ Suggested: You may also wish to purchase a small binder for class handouts, notes and
homework, loose leaf and a folder.
V. Course Evaluation of Students:
Students receive letter grades A through F based on their writing, course participation and
performance on the departmental final examination. Course work counts for 70% of the grade, and the
final examination counts for 30%.
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By the conclusion of English 101, students will have completed four formal thesis-driven essays, most
of which will have gone through multiple drafts. One of these will be in class in order to prepare for the
final. Each essay will make use of summary, paraphrase, and quotation as well as analysis and
argument. You must hand in all assigned essays to pass class. You will be working with a peer in
class when editing early drafts. It is most important to be in class on peer editing days. If you have
an excused reason for being out that day, you will need to make alternate arrangements for
peer editing. I will do my best to help out. The “final draft” of your essay will be due the following
week. For each unit, you will hand in an early rough draft, related homework and the final draft.
Together, these essays comprise 40% of the course grade. Each subsequent essay will count more and
more will be expected with each essay. Essay 1 will 5% of your class grade and Essay 2 will be 10%, for
instance.
Additional course work includes readings, HW questions and reflections on reading and writing
assignment via Black Board discussion boards, journals and voice threads, quizzes, , group work, and
peer-review workshops. Your dedication at home will be reflected in your level of class participation.
Homework and class participation comprise 30% of the course grade.
Students are responsible for work covered on days missed due to absence. Be sure to have at least 3
classmates’ contact info. Essays and homework need to be handed on time. Late homework is not
accepted. Homework needs to be completed to participate fully in live sessions and in module
activities. Late Essays will be marked down 10 points for each late module; an A- will become a B-.
“Late papers” are problematic because our class requires constant writing in order for you to get your
skills in order for the final and for 201! Don’t get behind. Hand in what you have and move on. If you
are struggling, TALK TO ME! Not participating because you are having a hard time is not the answer. If
you let me know what’s up, we can usually figure out a solution.
If you are unable to participate in discussions during class or online because you haven’t done the
reading, your participation grade will suffer. Preparation for class includes completing all assigned
writing and reading work and bringing necessary materials. If you miss a live session, you are
responsible for reviewing the notes from class I will post online. If you do not understand our readings
or discussion, be sure to ask questions! Partake in class activities by engaging in class discussions,
shared class writing and group activities.
Student Engagement: This include are variety of ways to
interact with our class. Among them are:
Discussion boards, blogs, journal assignments and quizzes
and class participation during our live sessions.
30%
Class Essays: 40%
40%
Essay #1: Partner Introduction
5%
Essay #2: My Generation
10%
Essay #3: How We Learn. Our first draft will be timed to help
prepare everyone for the final.
15%
Research Writing Component: Educational Experts on the
Learning Process.
10%
Final Exam: 30%. The departmental exam requires a timed,
500 word, thesis-driven essay, citing two assigned essays to
support your position
30%
Student-Instructor Interaction Expectations:
I will provide in the form of weekly announcements, personalized feedback on every assignment
(within 7 days of the due date), discussion board moderation, and possibly individual emails or
messages through Blackboard. I will also hold virtual office hours via Zoom, so we can talk one to
one. Please do respond to all questions I ask across these channels. I reach out to you because I want
you to be successful in E101 so you can be successful in your future classes as well. Writing well is
essential for college success, no matter your major!
BMCC Grading is as follows:
100-93 = A
92-90 = A89-87 = B+
83-86 = B
80-82 = B79-77 = C+
73-76 = C
70-72 = C69-67 = D+
63-66 = D
60-62 = D0-59%= F
Vl. Course Requirements:
1. Steady, punctual attendance and class participation are essential for success in class.
Missing class, arriving late and not participating in our various online activities will make it
difficult to master the material and achieve a good grade in our class. Please do show up to
class and arrive on time. It is always great to see you!!
As outlined on BB, I believe that your regular participation in class is key to your own learning
and to your classmates. I do want to see you in class every week. However, if you are dealing
with tough challenges, speak with me during office hours and we will figure out a work
around that will support your success.
Students facing challenges with immigration issues, securing food or housing,
who believe this may affect their performance in the course please notify me if you are
comfortable doing so at laura50ny@msn.com. If you prefer, you may contact the Office of
Student Affairs (Room S350, 212-220-8130, studentaffairs@bmcc.cuny.edu,
http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/students/studentaffairs.jsp), or visit BMCC's Single Stop for
help accessing all available services.
Note: a student has to be active, not just visit, an online course in order to be considered in
attendance according to the reporting agents. Attendance affects student aid and is reported
as required by law.
As we begin promptly, late arrivals interrupt class during group work, quizzes and reflections on
readings. If you plan to be absent, please email me as soon as you know. If you are absent 2 weeks in a
row, definitely get in touch and let me know how you are. If I don’t see you, I may assume you have
dropped. Stay in touch.
2. Preparation: When you come to class, it’s best to be prepared. Be sure to complete the work
assigned for a given class and bring necessary materials. I indicate the needed handouts for each live
session. Have them available. If possible, PRINT OUT the night before.
3. Organization: Keep all handouts in your binder or folder, real or virtual. Try your best with
printing while the school is closed. Keep corrected work organized by date of return so we can keep
close track of your progress. Save all your work on a USB drive or a free Google Docs or iCloud
account. Late HW and HW or essays via email are not accepted. Getting behind creates stress. Slow
and steady wins the race.
Navigating the Course in Blackboard
This is an online course, meaning instruction is online. The most important rule overall is to make
this course a daily habit. This means check your BMCC email every day, open up Blackboard and
check announcements a couple of times a week, and read your course module at the beginning of
the week to ensure that you are caught up and on top of all assignments. You will not necessarily
have to do a task or assignment for the course every day, but you must check email, Blackboard,
and course schedule as part of your regular routine. You may want to enter due dates into a calendar
and set reminders. Late work is not accepted. This is a big rule in my course. Late work is not
accepted.
The course is set up for ease of navigation and understanding where you should be and what you
should be doing at all times. Assignments and activities are in folders, one for each week of the
semester, with a corresponding module button along the left side of the main Blackboard page.
To begin the course, click the "START HERE" link in the left menu.
The second most important rule is this: ask questions if you do not understand the course navigation
or an assignment, or you cannot find something! Click "Contact Professor" on the left for my email
address. I usually respond within 24 hours except on weekends. I will post announcements in
Blackboard throughout the course to remind you about important deadlines, provide summary
feedback on assignments, and to clarify anything that students may have questions about.
Due Dates: Assignments are due each week by Monday at 11:59 pm, and all Discussion Board
Response Posts are due each week by Wednesday at 11:59 pm. Essays are due by Wednesday at
11:59.
You can expect a grade and feedback on any assignment or discussion board participation in this
course within 7 days of the due date. Note that late work is not accepted. Contact me ahead of time
if for any reason you anticipate you will not be able to complete an assignment on time.
Minimum Technology Required
-All students are required to have daily access to a working computer during the semester. The
course cannot be taken from a phone or tablet, as Blackboard is not fully supported on those
devices. For a list of web browsers that are supported by Blackboard see
https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student/Getting_Started/Browser_Support
While I use Chrome, I do find Firefox and Mozilla may be more BB friendly.
-Access to the United States Internet system is required. Some countries do not have agreements for
exchange of information making online classes impossible. Access is your responsibility.
-Working BMCC Email. You can access your free BMCC email through CUNY Portal or BMCC’s
Homepage.
-Microsoft Office 365 is free with your BMCC enrollment. Download it for free on your
computer through your BMCC Portal account or access it through your BMCC Email. It is located
at the top right hand corner. For a list of system requirements for running Office 365 products, see
https://products.office.com/en-us/office-system-requirements.
*Please see the Student Help and Resources located in the course tabs for further contacts and
help with all technology and E-learning issues.
Technical Support
If you need assistance with your student email account or the username/password you use to log
into campus computers or campus wifi, you can visit the BMCC Service Desk.
BMCC Service Desk
Room S-141
212-220-8379
servicedesk@bmcc.cuny.edu
https://ccc.bmcc.cuny.edu/
E-Learning Support
https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/academics/elearning/
E-Learning Center
199 Chambers St, Room S510a
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-220-1243
Email: elearning@bmcc.cuny.edu
Student Data and Privacy
Your personal data is secure and kept private within the Blackboard learning management system,
VoiceThread, and ProctorU. All digital tools used for this course are compliant with the CUNY
policy on protecting student data.
Web Accessibility
This course utilizes the following web applications and platforms, all of which take measures to
ensure that all students can access content and effectively use their tools. A link to accessibility
statements from each vendor can be found below.
■ Blackboard learning management system (LMS):
https://www.blackboard.com/blackboard-accessibility-commitment
■ YouTube video hosting and streaming:
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/189278?hl=en
■ ProctorU remote proctoring: https://www.proctoru.com/accessibilitystatement
■ VoiceThread interactive multimedia:
https://voicethread.com/about/features/accessibility
Technical Skills
-Ability to navigate CUNY’s Blackboard. The E-learning Center provides a helpful orientation on
this that is worked into our course, located in the Course Tabs.
-Using email and email attachments. To problem solve and communicate effectively, emails and
attachments may be necessary between student and instructor.
-Creating and submitting files in and between commonly used programs such as Office 365 and
Blackboard.
-Downloading and installing software, such as those needed for browsers and Office 365.
-Creating PowerPoint presentations with media, videos and sound embedded in the presentation
format.
-Creating YouTube videos.
Digital Information Literacy Skills
-Use of online libraries and databases to locate and collect information.
-Use computer networks to locate and store files or data.
-Use online search tools for specific academic purposes, including the ability to use search criteria,
keywords and filters.
-We will learn to properly cite information sources.
-We will prepare a presentation of research findings.
*Knowledge of making a video through your phone or computer webcam are not a prerequisite, but
will be learned through the course assignments. If you do not have means to make a video, you may
visit the E-learning Center to use the equipment with an appointment. Please contact me with
questions about any added support.
Typing, PowerPoint, research and Word skills are helpful while taking this course, but will also be
part of our practice to improve college readiness.
College Help and Resources:
To see help and resources from across the college, ranging from IT to counseling, click the “Help
and Resources” link in the left-hand course menu.
VII. My Pet Peeves:
“Is there extra credit?”
Eating during class.
“You gave me a B but I need an A.”
Passive listeners (See above)
If you do not care about the material, and cannot make yourself care, I know a trick: PRETEND to care.
Participate in class by asking and answering questions and making comments in small and large group
discussions. And you know what, you’ll begin to care, and you’ll get that good grade you’re after.
BMCC Policy on Class Participation
Participation in the academic activity of each course is a significant component of the learning process and plays
a major role in determining overall student academic achievement. Academic activities may include, but are not
limited to, attending class, submitting assignments, engaging in in-class or online activities, taking exams, and/or
participating in group work. Each instructor has the right to establish their own class participation policy, and it
is each student’s responsibility to be familiar with and follow the participation policies for each course.
BMCC Policy on Lateness
Classes begin promptly at the times indicated in the Schedule of Classes. Arrival in classes after the scheduled
start time constitutes lateness. Latecomers may, at the discretion of the instructor, incur an official absence.
BMCC is committed to the health and well‐being of all students. It is common for everyone to seek assistance at
some point in their life, and there are free and confidential services on campus that can help.
Single Stop
www.bmcc.cuny.edu/singlestop, room S230, 212‐220‐8195. If you are having problems with food or housing
insecurity, finances, health insurance or anything else that might get in the way of your studies at BMCC, come by
the Single Stop Office for advice and assistance. Assistance is also available through the Office of Student Affairs,
S350, 212‐220‐8130.
Counseling Center
www.bmcc.cuny.edu/counseling, room S343, 212‐220‐8140. Counselors assist students in addressing
psychological and adjustment issues (i.e., depression, anxiety, and relationships) and can help with stress, time
management and more. Counselors are available for walk‐in visits.
Office of Compliance and Diversity
www.bmcc cuny.edu/aac, room S701, 212-220-1236. BMCC is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive
learning environment free of unlawful discrimination/harassment, including sexual harassment, where all
students are treated fairly. For information about BMCC's policies and resources, or to request additional
assistance in this area, please visit or call the office, or email olevy@bmcc.cuny.edu, ortwade@bmcc.cuny.edu. If
you need immediate assistance, please contact BMCC Public safety at 212-220-8080.
Office of Accessibility
www.bmcc.cuny.edu/accessibility, room N360 (accessible entrance: 77 Harrison Street), 212-220-8180. This
office collaborates with students who have documented disabilities, to coordinate support services, reasonable
accommodations, and programs that enable equal access to education and college life. To request an
accommodation due to a documented disability, please visit or call the office.
BMCC Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Integrity Statement
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s ideas, words or artistic, scientific, or technical work as one’s
own creation. Using the idea or work of another is permissible only when the original author is identified.
Paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as direct quotations, require citations to the original source. Plagiarism
may be intentional or unintentional. Lack of dishonest intent does not necessarily absolve a student of
responsibility for plagiarism. Students who are unsure how and when to provide documentation are advised to
consult with their instructors. The library has guides designed to help students to appropriately identify a cited
work. The full policy can be found on BMCC’s Web site,www.bmcc.cuny.edu. For further information on integrity
and behavior, please consult the college bulletin (also available online).
Student Handbook and other College Policies
For more information, please consult the Student Handbook by following this link:
https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/ported/communications/pdfs/handbook/current.pdf
For the schedule of times where drop/add of courses is allowed, see the academic calendar at
https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/academics/academic-calendar/
For information on how to drop/add courses, see https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/wp-
content/uploads/ported/registrar/upload/How_To_Drop_Withdraw.pdf
Departmental Student Learning (Course) Outcomes
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CO1: Organize, develop, and revise at least three thesis-driven essays (approximately 3000
words) that include substantial support and use a variety of rhetorical
strategies [Measurements: discussion board assignments, journal assignments. quizzes and
essays including drafts and revisions, one in-class essay, three revised essays, departmental
final exam]
CO2: Summarize, paraphrase, and quote from readings [Measurements: discussion boards;
graded essays, journal homework assignments, departmental final exam]
CO3: Critically analyze numerous readings [Measurements: graded essays, voice threads,
discussion boards, journals and final exam]
CO4: Demonstrate a command of edited American English, using vocabulary and syntax
appropriate to college-level work [Measurements: discussion boards, graded essays,
departmental final exam]
CO5: Demonstrate a knowledge of the MLA conventions of citation and documentation
[Measurements: Discussion Boards, quizzes, graded essays, departmental final exam,
research component]
General Education Outcomes
CO6: Communication Skills: Students will write, read, listen, and speak critically and
effectively. [Measurement: class discussions, graded essays, departmental final exam]
● CO7: Information & Technology Literacy- Students will be able to collect, evaluate and
interpret information and effectively use information technologies. [Measurement: online
class literacy, discussion boards, blogs, research, research component]
● CO8: Values: Students will make informed choices based on an understanding of personal
values, human diversity, multicultural awareness, and social responsibility. [Measurement:
graded essays in response to course themes of learning, language and identity]
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Pathways Outcomes
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CO9: Read and listen critically and analytically, including identifying an argument’s major
assumptions and assertions and evaluating its supporting evidence.[Measurements:
interviews and research; homework assignments summarizing/analyzing/responding to
readings by class readings and final exam readings; graded thesis driven essay; departmental
final exam based on readings assigned by the department]
CO10: Write clearly and coherently in varied, academic formats (such as formal essays,
research papers, and reports) using standard English and appropriate technology to critique
and improve one’s own and others’ texts. [Measurements: four thesis driven essays- drafts
and revisions on assigned readings; self and peer review assignments providing written
feedback on own and others’ drafts; departmental final exam]
● CO11: Demonstrate research skills using appropriate technology, including gathering,
evaluating, and synthesizing primary and secondary sources.[Measurements: research
component exploring issue in education identified by individual student in college library,
databases, and other source material; persuasive essay making argument in relation to this
issue using sources explored and documented in assignments]
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CO12: Support a thesis with well-reasoned arguments, and communicate persuasively across
a variety of contexts, purposes, audiences, and media [Measurements: revised graded essays
in different rhetorical modes and situations; departmental final exam]
● CO13: Formulate original ideas and relate them to the ideas of others by employing the
conventions of ethical attribution and citation.[Measurements: essays #1-3 in response to
ideas of course readings, thesis-driven essay #4 on current educational problem modeled on
course readings that support an original thesis about topic researched with support
documented utilizing conventions of MLA ethical attribution and citation.]
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Netiquette
Please review this material, be familiar with the core principles of netiquette and please follow these
guidelines during the term of this course:
BMCC is committed to providing courses that meet the highest standards. As such, students are
expected to maintain a standard of conduct. A challenge in the online classroom is understanding
the meaning of communications without the visual and auditory clues from the speaker. Netiquette
provides some basic guidelines about how to behave in an online format, such as not using all
capital letters online because that represents the vocal equivalent of shouting. In addition to these
basics, please remember that this is an academic course where much of the work is taking place
online. It is not the same as communicating with friends via social media, nor is it equivalent to
sending text messages to friends or colleagues. These guidelines below will help you reduce online
miscommunications in this course.
General Netiquette Rules:
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Make the Connection. Electronic communication (email, discussion forums, etc.) is how you
share ideas with other participants in this course. Online environments can separate the
person from the ideas received in this course. Remember, like you, someone is on the other
side of an email or discussion posting. Communicate with fellow participants as you would
in a face-to-face course.
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Be Professional. Your coursework is more than learning facts; you are preparing for a
career. You are learning to interact with your fellow course participants as you would in
your future professional life. Your conduct in this course should reflect this. Your
communication should follow standard rules for grammar and spelling (unless in an online
chat) and be clear, concise and intelligent.
Have Opinions. Everyone is entitled to have an opinion. In discussion forums, everyone is
encouraged to share them.
Respect Disagreement. People have the right to disagree with you. However, disagreement
should never be personal. Online discussions are a means to share ideas and practice the
skill of persuasion. ersuasive speech cannot be achieved with hurtful, hateful or
inappropriate language. Review your posts before you publish and reread them for
unintended meanings.
Ask Questions. Cultural influences can influence communication in terms of phrasing and
word choice. The lack of visual and auditory clues may affect meaning, as well. Before
jumping to conclusions, ask for clarification.
Be Forgiving. For the majority of participants, online communication is straightforward.
Sometimes unintended meanings are conveyed.
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Specific Rules for this Course:
During online Discussion Board work there will be penalty imposed for misspellings,
sentence fragments or for employing commonly used chat acronyms - keyboard shortcuts.
As an instructor, I will accept slang or emoticons in context to work. Since this is an English
class, we are practicing clarity and grammar in our work.
● You will be graded on the work you do during this semester this includes your threaded
discussions. Your ideas and wording must be your own. Failure to do so will earn you a 0
for the first offense and failure of the class for subsequent offenses, no matter when they are
discovered. Recycling work from a previous class or through repeating my class is
considered plagiarism.
● The course and school use Standard English for measurement. In this course, Standard
English is expected within reason to context.
● You may be required to present work in which your person (ex: you may be asked to film
yourself reading a poem) is featured in some way. In no way will this be shared with others
if you request otherwise.
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Conflicts
Online behavior is not always perfect. In fact, it can venture into disrespectful and hurtful areas and
needs to be addressed. If you experience any questionable or outright inappropriate behavior from
your fellow course participants, please let me know.
This Netiquette policy was adapted from Howard Community College’s Netiquette
Statement and Virgina Shea’s The Core Rules of Netiquette.
Saving the Best for Last:
BMCC offers a lot of support to English 101 students through a variety of tutoring support. You can
ask questions via email or chat. They have group sessions and 1-1 tutoring. There are tutors
specially trained to work with ELLs in 101. I can’t recommend their offerings enough. Be sure to
pay them a visit. The programs have moved online, and last semester my students said it was still
very helpful.
RESOURCES FOR 101 STUDENTS
The Learning Resource Center: To help make your college career a success, the Learning
Resource Center (LRC) offers students academic support services to strengthen academic skills and
meet their learning needs. The LRC is located in Room S510 and all services are available free of
charge to registered BMCC students. The LRC offers academic coaching, tutoring, workshops
and events (especially around final exams time), and computer labs.
Contact:
Hours (while classes are in session)
Tutorial Program: (212) 220-1383
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Computer Labs: (212) 220-1381 or 1382
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
E-Tutoring: (212) 220-1380
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Online Tutoring: (212) 220-8359
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
General Info Email: lrc@bmcc.cuny.edu
Tutoring Email: lrctutoring@bmcc.cuny.edu
Online Tutoring Email:
onlinetutoring@bmcc.cuny.edu
The BMCC Writing Center at 199 Chambers Street in Room S-510 teaches registered students to
think critically, write actively, revise mindfully and proofread carefully. In addition, we provide
support for faculty who are incorporating writing pedagogy into their curricula. The Writing Center
offers One-to-One Tutoring for Students. A sixty (60) minute, one on one tutorial with a writing
professional is at the heart of our service. We teach students to develop, organize, draft, revise, and
proofread their work.
Make an appointment at http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/writingcenter/
Or you can also come to our office in room S-510 on the Main Campus or call (212) 220-1384
during our business hours to make an appointment.
The Writing Center Offers Many Types of Assistance, including:
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Understanding Assignments
Understanding the Syllabus
Understanding/Analyzing Texts
Brainstorming
Introductions
Conclusions
Transitions
Thesis Statements
Topic Sentences
Research
Transfer Essays
Scholarship Essays
Responding to Feedback
Formatting
Paragraphing
Grammar
Considering Audience
Critical Thinking
Evidence and Support
Ethical Use of Sources
Documentation and Proper Citation
Style
● Cover Letters
● Resumes
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The English as a Second Language (ESL) Lab at BMCC is located in Room S-510J at 199
Chambers St. in the Learning Resource Center (Room S-510). The ESL Lab is here to help students
improve their English skills (grammar, reading, listening/speaking/pronunciation, and vocabulary).
The ESL Lab offers:
● tutoring for all ESL courses at all
ESL Tutoring Hours
levels (ESL 49/54, ESL 94, ESL 95)
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
● walk-in tutoring and conversation
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
groups
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
● English writing and grammar software Staff
● a lending library of books in English
Joshua P Belknap, ESL Lab Coordinator
● audio books and CDs/DVDs to assist
Altagracia Soldevilla, ESL Lab Evening
students in improving their English
Supervisor
speaking and listening skills
Saundra Miyashiro, ESL Lab Weekend
● ESL students may use the computers in Supervisor
the lab to do research for their writing Contact
projects and print out their essays.
Room S-510J, 199 Chambers St.
(212) 220-1422
ESL Lab Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00
jbelknap@bmcc.cuny.edu
p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Outline of Topics
August
1. Thurs.
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September
2. Thurs. 03
Essay Assignments Due
Syllabus/Mumia/ Intro to Essay
Structure
Mumia/ Essay Structure Review
Thesis: L.A.D. / Peer Feedback
3. Thurs.
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Mumia/ Detail Development/Interview
4. Thurs.
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Mumia/ S-N-S Details
Generation essay introduced
Early draft of short essay #1 on
classmate due, 3 pp. for peer
Review, 3 pp
Education Unit: Article by Kie Ho
Final draft of short essay #1
on classmate due, 3 pp.
Aspects of Composition
Education Unit: Articles Kie Ho
and Gregory
Early draft of essay #2 on
Generation due for peer
development, 4 pp.
5. Thurs.
24
October
6. Thurs.
7. Thurs.
8. Thurs.
9. Thurs.
01
08
15
Education Unit: Gregory. Introducing
Douglass and Quotation Use.
Final draft of essay #2 on
Generation due, 4pp.
Education Unit: Douglass and Gregory
Comparison. Introduce Keller
Timed essay #3 on Education
22 Education and Research Unit: Keller
and quote analysis and support
Final draft of essay #3 on
Education due, 4-5 pp.
10. Thurs.
29 Research Unit: MLA citation
and supporting sources
November
11. Thurs.
05 Quote integration/Thesis
Works Cited Page
Final Draft of Essay
#4 Research on Learning
12. Thurs.
12 Final Exam Readings
Final draft Works Cited
Page due
13. Thurs.
19 Final Exam Readings
STUDY
26 NO CLASS
Thanksgiving
Thurs.
December
14. Thurs.
15. Thurs.
Thurs.
03 Final Exam Readings
STUDY
10 In Class Exam
Final Exam
17 Class meeting for term wrap up
Finals Week