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ENC 1102/CRN 24951: Composition 2 Syllabus
Instructor: Lisa Lippitt
Email:
ldennis@valenciacc.edu
Session:
2-spring 2010
Student Contact Hours:
M:
2:15-3:15/on campus/office
W:
11:30a-1:00p; 2:15-3:15/on campus/office
T:
12:30-4:00/online/email
R:
11:30-1:30/on campus/office
F:
12:30-1:30 online/email
Office:
3- 146
Phone:
407/582.1137
Time/Place: 4-116/MW 1-2:15p
Please read this syllabus very carefully as it outlines specific policies and guidelines for this
course. Reading this entire syllabus with care will help prepare you for this semester and let you
know ahead of time what is expected of you.
Course Description and Objectives
ENC 1102, Composition 2, is a three-credit course that requires multiple college-level writing
assignments. To pass this course and receive credit toward graduation, you must earn a grade of
C or better. This course will build on skills established in Composition 1 and refine writing,
critical thinking, reading and research skills.
Communication with Your Instructor
For direct communication, email is best. Please use the address on the top of this page. Please
see the “Netiquette” section of this syllabus on page 6.
Required Texts and Materials
The following texts and materials are required (not optional) for this course:
 Portable Literature by Kirzner and Mandell 7th edition
 a college-level dictionary
 a copy card from the library
Optional: MLA handbook 7th edition
Course Outline
Course Objectives
Composition 2 is a literature-based course. This semester, we will be focusing primarily on
modern/contemporary writings. You can expect to read heavily in this class.
Writing
Writing is a process and we will approach it as such. We will do this by reading, drafting, peer
editing and revision. Your writing will be evaluated by analysis papers and a research paper.
Journal writings are at the discretion of the instructor.
Course Competencies
Members of Valencia’s faculty have defined four interrelated competencies (Value, Think,
Communicate, and Act) that prepare students to succeed in the world community. These
competencies are outlined in the course catalog. In this course, through class discussion, lecture,
group work and other modes of learning, you will develop your mastery of these competencies.
Assignment Submission Guidelines
ALL papers must be submitted both to the Assignments section and to Turnitin.com.
Instructions on how to do the latter are in the Notes section of our homepage. Submitting papers
in to Turnitin is NOT optional. Your paper is due to Turnitin.com at the time it is due to the
assignments folder. For every day it is late to Turnitin.com, a letter grade will be deducted from
your paper grade. No exceptions. If Turnitin.com is experiencing difficulty, contact me before it
is due and arrangements will be made. Turning in your paper to turnitin.com does not take
the place of turning in your paper to be graded. You must do both.
Late Work
No late work. It does not matter if you are unavailable on the day the assignment is due- the
assignment is due anyway. I do, however, reserve the right to accept late work in extreme,
documented circumstances. This is on a case by case basis and is entirely up to me. I don’t have
to take it late.
Paper Format
 12 point Times or Times New Roman font (ONLY)
 Use a coverpage
 Double-space
 NO extra space between titles and/or paragraphs (i.e.: don’t quadruple space
ANYWHERE!)
 1 inch margin all the way around the page. No more, no less.
 Indent new paragraphs
 Printed in legible, black ink
 A proper cover page (check the WebCT site for an example)
 Number pages, beginning with the first page of text (NOT the cover page) with
your last name
 Always include a properly formatted Works Cited page in MLA format
ALL assignments MUST have titles and titles must be centered and adhere to the above
guidelines. Titles MUST NOT be underlined, italicized, or contain quotation marks.
Analysis Papers
Throughout this semester, you will be assigned analysis papers. These papers will focus on a
text that has been assigned and some aspect of that text (genre, symbolism, setting, language,
theme etc). This is not an informal assignment. You are expected to follow the above
formatting guidelines, choose a topic that is relevant, clearly show thoughtful critical thinking,
and use audience-appropriate language. Detailed information on the analysis paper can be found
in the Notes section of our homepage. Examples of past student papers are available for review,
upon request, in my office by appointment.
Research Paper
An important component of Composition 2 is the writing of a research paper. The topic of this
paper will center on a literary topic. There are some topics that are strictly off limits. These
topics are noted on your assignment sheet. The research paper will be completed in stages
throughout the semester on your own time. You will have peer review of sections of your paper
throughout the semester to ensure that you are working diligently and are on task. The final
paper is due near the end of the semester. Detailed information on the research paper can be
found in the Notes section of our homepage. Examples of past student papers are available for
review, upon request, in my office by appointment.
Journal
This is at the discretion of the instructor.
Course Participation
In lieu of traditional class participation in this class, you will earn points toward course
participation. This means that you are expected to be on time, present, and work hard. This
portion of your grade relies heavily on your work ethic: Are your assignments turned in on
time? Are they presented in a professional, neat, and timely manner? Are you prepared and
engaged in class discussion and group activity?
Class Readings and Assignments
Reading is an important step in the writing process. You can expect to read heavily in this class
from both your required texts and outside materials that will be furnished to you by me or by
hyperlink. You are expected to post promptly, thoughtfully, and analytically to every
reading and interact with your classmates in group discussion.
Peer Review
For various parts of your research paper, you will have peer review. By this day, you will have
specific parts of your research paper to share with your partner. Your partner will then review
what you have brought and make suggestions for improvement. Each one of these peer review
sessions is worth up to 50 points. If you do not post/have prepared what has been assigned for
that day, or if you are not participating with your partner, you will not earn points. This activity
cannot be made up. You must notify me of your partnership by the due date on your calendar so
that I may keep track of you. If your partner drops this course before this activity is completed,
arrangements will be made.
Grading
Your grade will be determined by a point scale and calculated in the following manner:
Assignment
Research Paper
Analysis Papers
Points
350
100
(2@50 points)
Peer Review
Course Participation
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Total
100
200
100
100
950
(2@50 points each)
Valencia uses the following grading scale:
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Percentage
100-90
80-89
70-79
60-69
Below 60
Points
950-855
854-760
759-665
664-570
Below 569
There is no extra credit in this class.
General Class Policies
Attendance
You are allowed four free absences this semester. Only extreme, documented absences will be
allowed past this limit.
The withdrawal (“W” grade) deadline for this semester is 26 March .
Tardiness
Don’t be late. Excessive tardiness (ie: every week) will result in deductions from your final
grade. If it becomes a problem, then it’s a problem.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work as your own- even if it’s only a sentence. It DOES
NOT MATTER if you did so intentionally or if you just failed to cite someone else’s work
properly. I will not tolerate plagiarism in this course.
Penalties:
The first infraction is a zero for the assignment (that cannot be made up) and a
forfeiture of extra credit points.
A second instance is course failure. Period. You must also attend a mandatory meeting
with dean to determine further disciplinary action.
I use Turnitin.com to check for plagiarism in student work. If you are concerned that something
you have written may be plagiarized (not properly cited or paraphrased), see me first. Use the
west campus library homepage as your MLA reference.
Learning Environment and Biased Language
You can expect multiple opinions to be expressed in this class. You are expected to treat these
opinions with respect and attention. You do not have the right to limit, label, offend, or berate
your peers or me. I will not tolerate bias in my classroom. Biased language is language that
offends or limits a person or group of persons. Racist, classist, sexist, hetero-sexist, and ageist
(to name only a few) language will not be tolerated. If you engage in this type of behavior, you
will be dismissed from class.
Disability Statement
“Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from
the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor,
preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities
determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities (West
Campus SSB 102, ext. 1523).”
Final Note
This syllabus is the final word in this class. It is not negotiable or flexible. Continued
attendance in this course constitutes acceptance of all the policies in this syllabus. If you do not
agree with any portion of this syllabus or its policies, you should withdraw immediately and
enroll in another section of Composition 2.
Netiquette
This is our main way of out of class communication. Please keep the following in mind.
 When we type rather than speak, it can be difficult to “hear” tone and/or voice. If
something upsets you, take a deep breath, realize that it was most likely unintentional,
and then wait 24 hours to respond.
 Do not use all capital letters. This is considered yelling. If you want to emphasize
something, frame it with asterisks, like *this*.
 When mailing me, please be polite.
 Please use standard grammar and punctuation, and all capital letters always means
yelling. Double check your caps lock key before you send. Using “u” rather than
“you” in an email to a professor is always a bad idea.
 Use a subject line appropriate to the topic of your email.
You will receive email from me during the semester. Please respond accordingly, appropriately,
and in a timely fashion. If you do not receive a timely response to your inquiry, please know it is
for good reason. It is absolutely unnecessary to mail me multiple times with the same
question/issue. Please use Atlas to send mail from and sign all of your email.