ENC 1101 COMPOSITION 1
Instructor: Mrs. Stacey Hughes
Office: LA104
Office Number: 727-302-6532
Email Address: Use MyCourses to send all written communication. All email correspondence for the course
will be sent from me via MyCourses. I will respond within 24hrs Monday-Thursday. (Except if the college is
closed)
Dean: Dr. Martha Campbell, LA187 Clearwater Campus
Campbell.martha@spcollege.edu 727-791-2570
Academic Chair: Dr. Albert Farr
Farr.Albert@spcolleges.edu LA 110
Ph: 727-341-4369
Office Hours: Posted in MyCourses – Student Resources Module
COURSE INFORMATION:
Course Description: This course is designed to develop your composition skills. It emphasizes the development of
the multi-paragraph essay and includes practice in information retrieval from electronic and other sources, as well as
in the selection, restriction, organization, and development of topics. It also offers you opportunities to improve
proficiency with sentence structure, diction, and mechanics. http://www.spcollege.edu
Course Goal and Objectives: 1.Develop rhetorically effective compositions by writing essays that effectively
demonstrate organization, development, unity and coherence and focus on a central idea. 2.Develop critical
thinking skills in the writing process by applying logical reasoning and constructing outlines. 3. Employ Standard
American English by writing grammatically correct and effective sentences. 4. Develop multi-paragraph essays by
writing effective introductions with a thesis, writing effective body paragraphs and conclusions. 5. Retrieve
information from electronic sources effectively, efficiently and ethically.
Course Prerequisites.see:http:www.spcollege.edu/central/curriculum.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION:
The Norton Sampler (8th edition) by Thomas Cooley
The Little, Brown Handbook (13th Edition) by H. Ramsey Fowler and Jane E. Aaron
Pearson MyWritingLab Access Code
Other Materials: 8 ½ x 11 inch white, clean edge (no spiral edges) notebook paper, black or blue ink pen, #2
pencils, highlighter, 3- scantrons FORM 882-E, headset (need to use with MyWritingLab)Three ring notebook with
pocket folders or dividers for keeping and organizing all returned papers and handouts, college level dictionary,
thesaurus and flash drive/USB.
MEETING INFORMATION/ATTENDANCE:
Because the development of the communicative process demands interplay of personalities in the classroom setting,
students are expected to attend class. Students that have three unexcused absences will be administratively
withdrawn at the 60% point. If the third absence occurs after the 60% Active Participation is reported students
graded will be dropped a letter grade. Two tardies shall be equivalent to one absence. If you are more than 15
minutes late that is an ABSENCE. . Please notify the instructor in advance if you will be absent. The absence may
be excused with proper written documentation and at the discretion of the professor.(I.E. hospitalization during the
dates and time that the course meets) Doctor appointments are not excused absences. All assignments and written
documentation are due the next class meeting or upon first day of returning to class. In-Class ASSIGNMENTS,
ESSAYS, TESTS AND QUIZZES MAY NOT BE MADE UP OR TURNED IN LATE FOR UNEXCUSED
ABSENCES.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Instructors will verify that students are in attendance at least once each week during the
first two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively
withdrawn.
If you are late to class you forfeit the opportunity to take a quiz, test or to complete an in-class assignment. Please
be considerate to your classmates and instructor and wait outside of our class until you are invited to enter. During
testing do not enter the classroom late once testing has started.(Do not enter sign will be on the door) It is the
students’ responsibility to get any missed notes from classmates.
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION POLICY:: Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each instructor will verify
which students are actively participating in class as defined in the course syllabus. Students that have more than
three unexcused absences or students that do not have a 70% grade in the course will be administratively
withdrawn with a “WF”. If three or more absences occur after the 60% active participation date the course grade
will be lowered a letter grade. Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term before the
withdrawal deadline. However, requests submitted after the 60% deadline will result in a “WF”. Students and
instructors will automatically receive an e-mail notification to their SPC email whenever a withdrawal occurs.
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/class_attendance.htm
IMPORTANT DATES: Refer to SPC Academic Calendar: http://www.spcollege.edu
Financial Aid: http://www.spcollege.edu/pages/dynamic.aspx?id=800
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
If a student is disruptive or disrespectful to the professor or your classmates students will be asked to leave the
class. Students will be referred to Associate Provost and at that time decision will be made if student can return
to class or dismissed from the course.
STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS:
Your participation and attendance in this class is critical for the learning process.
1.Read the assigned reading. Composition is such a vast subject, and you’ll learn just by reading.
2. Come to class on-time, bring all required materials and be prepared to engage yourself and
others.
3. Treat others’ opinions with respect and tolerance.
4. Complete all assignments on time and follow assignment guidelines. You should not expect
extensions for late assignments.
5. Log into MyCourses daily to check for communication from instructor or changes to
assignments.
6. All writing assignments must be typed.
Here is what you can expect from me:
1. I will provide meaningful classroom activities to develop your composition skills.
2. I will be available to address questions or concerns.
3. I will evaluate coursework thoughtfully, critically and in a timely manner.
ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING:
Class Writing: The bulk of your effort (and, therefore, grades) is writing paragraphs and essays. I will write
comments and suggestions on your papers to tell you what is successful and what isn’t successful. Sometimes I will
recommend a method or direction of correction. After I return the paper back to you, read these comments carefully!
If you do not understand my comments or if you need more feedback, make sure that you talk to me privately.
PROFESSOR WILL POST ALL COURSE ASSIGNMENTS ON MYCOURSES. Mycourses.spcollege.edu
Professor reserves the right to change assignments as necessary with advance notice.
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
D= 60-69%
F= Below 60%
Late Work: Because students will be notified of due dates in advance, all work must be completed by the date
specified by the instructor, unless the student provides credible, timely documentation that proves extenuating
circumstances. Late work, if accepted will lose a letter grade each date the assignment is late (not per class period).
Since it is your responsibility to make up missed work, students should consider exchanging their contact
information with classmates to ensure that their progress remains uninterrupted and all work is handed in on time.
Students should first discuss any email submissions with the instructor. All class work and assignments must be
completed by the end of the session in which initially registered. .
Assignments such as in-class assignments, rough drafts, final essay drafts, timed writings and quizzes cannot be
made up for unexcused absences or tardies.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies,
rules, and the consequences of violations. There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline
can range from a zero on that specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that
copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is
plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly, the ideas are someone else's, so you still
have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy and fabrication are defined
in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461. Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior. All essays
required to submit to Turnitin.
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm
Plagiarism occurs “[w]hen you…lift another writer’s words or ideas without giving that writer due credit or
without transforming them into your own words. Instructors have various means by which to detect plagiarism
such as Turnitin.com. If a student is caught plagiarizing, he/she will not only receive an F for the work in question
but also a failing grade in the course. The instructor may additionally choose to notify the Program Director since
such an offense can merit academic suspension or even expulsion depending on the severity of the offense.
Persuasive Essay must be submitted to Turnitin to receive credit for the assignment.
COURSE ETIQUETTE:
It is essential that the students in no way impede the instructor’s attempt to impart information during class. This
means that students MUST arrive on time and NOT LEAVE EARLY; TURN OFF all cell phones, pagers, iPods
(and the like) during class; consume no food or beverages in the classroom; and, of course, refrain from unwarranted
talking. If class has already started when you arrive do not enter the classroom. Please wait for the professor to
allow you to enter the classroom.
Refer to the SPC 2015-16 Student Planner and Handbook: Rights & Responsibilities Student. Review
Student Conduct. If a student is in violation of any of the SPC Board of Trustee policies the student is subject
to disciplinary action.http://www.spcollege.edu/se/about_the_campus/security/
STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION:
The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to
improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are
confidential and anonymous and will be used for the purpose of performance improvement.
STUDENT RESOURCES
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with
The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities at 341-4316.
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/Current/ossd.htm
LIBRARY SERVICES:
Gibbs Campus – LI Building. There are libraries at various SPC sites. You can also access library services online.
Here is the link: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Tutoring/Study Skills Information –Learning Support Center refer to hours posted on campus.
Technical Support Help Desk 727-341-4357 http://www.spjc.edu/helpdesk/
Career Support http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/career_dev_center.htm
Print this page and bring to class the first week for 10 points
SIGNATURE PAGE: I have read, and agree to abide fully by the parameters
set in this syllabus and Syllabus Addendum.
Student Signature: ______________________
Date: ______________
Print Name: ______________________________
Class Section Number: ___________________________