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GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE:
ENG112A
TEXTS:
Using Sources Effectively (3rd edition)
SUPPLIES:
Flashdrive, pens, notebook, access to a computer, printer, & the Internet
INSTRUCTOR:
Bethany Eicher
● Office:
Delta College main campus, S-053
● Office hours: Tues. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Other days or times by appointment only
● Email:
bethanyeicher@delta.edu
COURSE POLICIES
ATTENDANCE
Your English Division instructor may drop you from this course if you miss, for any reason,
more than 2/15 of class time for this course. For a course meeting twice a week, that means
missing more than 4 class periods. This is an English Division policy.
SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS
All files uploaded to D2L for this class must be in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, .rtf.
No credit will be given for files sent in other formats.
All work submitted as a paper copy must have all pages stapled (not folded). I will not have a
stapler for you to use.
FORMATTING GUIDELINES
All drafts must meet the following formatting guidelines:
● Typed in a standard, 12-point font such as Times New Roman
● Double spaced
● Include an appropriate title (not the assignment label)
● Include your name on the first page of the document
● Include pages numbers
Additional formatting criteria specific to individual assignments will be provided during the
semester.
LATE WORK
Late work is not accepted. All work is due by the end of class on the specified date unless
otherwise noted.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The principles of truth and honesty are fundamental to a community of learners. All members of
the Delta College Community are expected to honor these principles and are responsible for
maintaining the integrity of academic work at the College. Plagiarism or any misrepresentation
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of work, unsanctioned collaboration, use of prohibited materials, and participation in any form of
dishonesty all constitute violation of this policy. Academic dishonesty of any kind may result in
a verbal or written warning from the instructor, a reduction in class grade, failure of the course,
or dismissal from the college: http://www.delta.edu/english/integrityofacademicwork.aspx
CLASSROOM CIVILITY
Be respectful, interested, and actively engaged in class. Do not use computers when the class is
engaged in other activities. Avoid late arrival, early departure, side conversations and cell phone
interruptions, as they distract others from learning. Students who engage disruptive behaviors
may removed from the classroom under Delta's Disruptive Students policy.
EMAIL GUIDELINES
Email should be sent from your Delta account. To ensure a timely response:
● Begin with an appropriate salutation like “Dear Mrs. Eicher” or “Hello, Bethany.”
● Use your best grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
● Include a subject line that lists your class and section, as well as a brief description of the
content of the email (Eng112A - FA860 Homework question).
● Sign your first and last name.
I will respond to email during business hours Monday - Friday. Assume that it may be 24 hours
before you get a response to an email.
TURNITIN.COM
Students agree that by taking this course all required work may be submitted for textual
similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. Submitted papers will be
included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of
detecting plagiarism of such papers.
FREE CAMPUS RESOURCES
DISABILITY SERVICES
If you have a documented disability that affects your academic performance, and you need an
academic accommodation, please contact the Office of Disability Services in D102. The
telephone number is 686-9330.
WRIT CENTER
The Writing, Reading, Information/Technology Center is located at the back of the LLIC. This is
a drop in service for assistance on your papers, reading issues or concerns, or information
technology related assignments or issues.
TUTORING
Drop-in tutoring is provided at the Teaching/Learning Center (TL/C), located at the front of the
LLIC. You will need a student ID to use this service.
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STUDENT FOOD PANTRY
The Delta College Student Food Pantry is located in A – 008 and is open to all Delta students.
Use of the food pantry is completely confidential, and students can take up to three large bags
and 3 mini bags per month.
GRADING AND ASSIGNMENTS
A = 93 - 100%
B+ = 87 - 89%
C+ = 77 - 79%
D+ = 67 - 69%
A- = 90 - 92%
B = 83 - 86%
C = 73 - 76%
D = 63 - 66%
B- = 80 - 82%
C- = 70 - 72%
D- = 60 - 62%
90 points
100 points
130 points
130 points
100 points
120 points
70 points
90 points
100 points
30 points
20 points
20 points
Participation and preparation
3 points per day x 30 days
Writer’s collage (essay 1)
Wikipedia brief (essay 2)
Research report (essay 3)
Reflection letter (essay 4)
Drafts of essays
10 points each x 12 drafts
Quizzes
10 points each x 7 quizzes
Final exam
Reading assignments
10 points each x 10 assignments
Wikipedia trial
WRIT assignment
Poster session
F = 0 - 59%
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COURSE CALENDAR
If the needs of the class require changes to the calendar, changes will be announced in class & on
D2L, & a revised calendar will be posted online.
Homework will be due the class period following the date on which it appears as assigned.
DATE
CLASSROOM TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
HW ASSIGNED
Thurs. 9/5
Introductions
● Read sections 9.1 & 9.2
Tues. 9/10
Commonly confused/misspelled words
Assignment: writer’s collage (E1)
● Big ideas draft (E1)
Thur. 9/12
Commonly confused/misspelled words
Fishbowl
Using search terms
● Details draft (E1)
Tues. 9/17
Peer response
Using search terms
Quiz #1
● Read ch. 1
● Prepare for conference
Thur. 9/19
Small group conferences
● Copyediting draft (E1)
● Ch. 1 review
● Read section 9.3
Tues. 9/24
Joining sentences
Copyediting
Chapter 1
Using search terms
● Final draft (E1)
Thur. 9/26
Writer’s collage show & tell
Joining sentences
● Wikipedia KWL chart
Tues. 10/1
Quiz #2
Assignment: Wikipedia brief (E2)
Wikipedia background
Evaluating credibility
● Read ch. 2
● Ch. 2 review
Thur. 10/3
Chapter 2
Evaluating credibility
● Big ideas draft (E2)
Tues. 10/8
5 pillars of Wikipedia
3 comma rules
Fishbowl
● Read ch. 4
● Ch. 4 review
Thur. 10/10
Chapter 4
MLA citation
3 comma rules
● Details draft (E2)
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Narrowing a search
Tues. 10/15
Quiz #3
Peer response
● Copyediting draft (E2)
● Read ch. 6
● Ch. 6 review
Thur. 10/17
Copyediting
Chapter 6
● Read ch. 3
● Ch. 3 review
Tues. 10/22
3 more comma rules
Chapter 3
Assignment: Wikipedia trial
● Final draft (E2)
● Trial preparation
Thur. 10/24
Comma rules
“One-Armed Bandit Syndrome”
Wikipedia on trial
Wikipedia trial work time
● Read “One-Armed
Bandit Syndrome”
● Dual-entry log
● Jury: finish verdict
Tues. 10/29
Quiz #4
“One-Armed Bandit Syndrome”
Assignment: research report (E3)
Asking good questions
Searching for evidence
● Research proposal
● Read ch. 5
● Ch. 5 review
Thur. 10/31
Chapter 5
Conducting original research
Filter bubbles
“Through Google Goggles”
● Big ideas draft (E3)
● Read “Through Google
Goggles”
● Annotation
Tues. 11/5
Literature review
Assignment: WRIT visit
“Through Google Goggles”
Searching for evidence
Subject-verb agreement
Fishbowl
● Prepare for work day
● Post answers to
“Google Goggles”
questions on D2L
Thur. 11/7
Research updates
Understanding search results
Subject-verb agreement
Individual work time
● Details draft (E3)
● Read ch. 7
● Ch. 7 review
Tues. 11/12
Quiz #5
Peer response
Chapter 7
Paraphrase practice
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Thur. 11/14
Pronoun reference & agreement
Assignment: poster session
● Copyediting draft (E3)
WRIT assignment
Read ch. 8
Read section 9.4
Ch. 8 review
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Chapter 8
APA citation
Tues. 11/19
Pronoun reference & agreement
Writing an abstract
Copyediting
Work time
● Review ch. 1 & 2
● Ch. 1 & 2 t-f quizzes
● Prepare for poster
session
Thur. 11/21
Quiz #6
Review ch. 1 & 2
Poster session
● Prepare for conference
● Final draft (E3)
Tues. 11/26
Conferences
● Review ch. 3 & 4
● Ch. 3 & 4 t-f quizzes
Thur. 11/28
NO CLASSES: THANKSGIVING
Tues. 12/3
Modifier placement
Review ch. 3 & 4
Assignment: reflection letter (E4)
● Big ideas draft (E4)
● Review ch. 5 & 6
● Ch. 5 & 6 t-f quizzes
Thur. 12/5
Modifier placement
Review ch. 5 & 6
Writing introductions
Fishbowl
● Details draft (E4)
● Review ch. 7 & 8
● Ch. 7 & 8 t-f quizzes
Tues. 12/10
Quiz #7
Review ch. 7 & 8
Writing conclusions
Peer response
● Copyediting draft (E4)
● Review ch. 9
● Ch. 9 t-f quiz
Thur. 12/12
Review ch. 9
Copyediting
Conventions review
● Final draft (E4)
Tues. 12/17
Exam review
● Study for exam
Thur. 12/19
Final exam