HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ENGLISH 1301-201 (83789) Composition I – Summer I: 2012
MTWTHF 10:00-12:00 am
Room B139
Instructor: Jill Barris
E-mail: jill.barris@hccs.edu
Office hours: Tuesday 9:00-10:00 am; Wednesday 12:00-1:00pm and by appointment
HCCS Learning Web Page: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/jill.barris
Textbooks:
McQuade, Donald and Robert Atwan, Eds., The Writer’s Presence: A Pool of Reading, 6th
edition, 2009. ISBN ISBN: 0312486863 ISBN 13: 9780312486860
ENGLISH 1301 STUDY GUIDE
Fowler, H. Ramsey and Jane E. Aaron, Eds. The Little Brown Handbook. HCC Custom 3rd
edition, Pearson/Longman, 2010.
ISBN 10: 0-558-32480-0 ISBN 13: 978-0-558-32480-3 [This custom edition is sold in the HCC
bookstores]
OR
Fowler, H. Ramsey and Jane E. Aaron, Eds. The Little Brown Handbook, 11th edition,
Pearson/Longman, 2009.
ISBN: 0205651712 or ISBN 13: 9780205651719
(Please Note – the HCC custom edition is taken from the 11th edition so the pagination is the
same – only the custom cover differs)
Other Materials:
notebook with loose leaf paper for notes and handouts, 4 two-pocket folders, red pen, black pen,
yellow highlighter, flash drive or other file saving devices to bring to every class
Recommended supplement: Purdue Online Writing Lab: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
College level dictionary, Thesaurus
Grade percent
20
Essay 1: Memoir {3 page minimum}childhood and family
20
Essay 2: Exposition {3 page minimum}informs and explains on gender roles
10
Essay 3: Rhetorical Analysis {bring a BlueBook}in class Midterm
30
Essay 5: Academic Argument Research Paper (Instructor approved topic) –
{6 page minimum} (100 points for annotated bibliography)
10
Final Exam
5
Journal/Reading Notebook (reading responses & self-assessments)
5
NOW NEWS, quizzes, in-class activities, discussion leader
Link to Summer Calendar:
http://www.hccs.edu/hcc/System%20Home/Departments/Admissions_and_Registration/Calenda
rs/2011_2011%20Calendars/summer_Term_2012.pdf
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend class regularly (including arriving on time and remaining
for the full class period). Attendance is a standard requirement, not a “bonus.”
The College does not distinguish between kinds of absences for attendance purposes. Your
attendance is vital to your development as a student, critical reader and writer. Your presence
physically as well as mentally is required because my class is discussion oriented with daily inclass reading and writing activities as well as out of class reading and writing activities.
Attendance will be taken every class period and this policy will be enforced. HCCS policy states
that a student who is absent more than 12.5% (6 hours or 3 sessions) of class may be
administratively dropped from the course. Coming in late or leaving early will constitute a tardy.
All tardiness will be counted toward your allotted absences. Four late arrivals or early departures
of 15 minutes adds up to 1 hour absence. If you do arrive late please quickly and quietly take
your seat avoiding disruption. I recognize that a student may need to miss a class due to
extraordinary circumstances. Written documentation must be submitted by the student as
appropriate and at the instructor’s discretion. Students are responsible for material covered
during absences, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult with the instructor regarding
missed material via email or in conference by appointment. If you must miss a class, obtain
assignments, notes, syllabus changes. If you expect to miss more than one class due to a
verifiable emergency, contact the instructor by email to discuss the matter. Obtain email
addresses and/or telephone numbers from at least two classmates. Write them here.
Students who intend to withdraw from the course must do so by the official last day to drop
(June 26, 2012 4:30pm). Students who stop attending after the drop date will receive a
grade “FX”. Students who prefer to receive an F rather than a W will need to attend classes
throughout the semester and take the final exam or discuss the situation with the instructor before
they stop attending the class.
NOTE: It is possible for a student to submit “A” work and fail the course due to excessive
absences.
Withdrawal Policy:
The State of Texas has begun to impose penalties on students who drop courses excessively. For
example, if you repeat the same course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. Beginning
in the spring of 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering students to
no more than six total course withdrawals throughout their academic career in obtaining a
certificate or baccalaureate degree. There may be future penalties imposed.
**You should visit with your instructor, an HCC counselor, or HCC Online Student Services to
learn what, if any, HCC interventions might be offered to assist you to stay in class and improve
your performance. Such interventions could include tutoring, child care, financial aid, and job
placement.
International Students:
Receiving a “W” in a course may affect the status of your student visa. Once a “W” is given for
the course, it will not be changed to an “F” because of the visa consideration. Please contact the
International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any questions about your visa status
and any other transfer issues.
Assignments:
Students will compose a number of papers for instructor evaluation. Essays will be peer
reviewed as part of the writing process; participation and submission of draft for peer review
according to instructions will be worth 11 points of the final grade of each essay. That means
failure to be present for peer review workshop, or failure to have your draft for the workshop will
result in the final grade lowered one grade. Essays will be submitted to TURNITIN.COM before
the hard copy is due and the receipt will also be submitted in the folder with the hard copy on
date due. Hard copy of essays will be submitted in a two-pocket folder at the beginning of class.
You will not be authorized to print out your paper in the classroom. All papers must be
submitted directly to the instructor. Do not leave papers with secretaries, at the front desk, in
mailboxes, etc. Email work to yourself as a backup. ALL PAPERS MUST BE SUBMITTED
TO TURNITIN.COM. A PAPER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SUBMITTED
OTHERWISE. In other words, your grade will be “F” if you fail to submit the assignment to
Turnitin.com. If you submit to Turnitin.com, but fail to give me a hard copy, your grade will be
“F”. Printouts of all cited sources will also be submitted. If you fail to submit copies of cited
sources, I will return the essay ungraded and deduct 5 points per calendar day until resubmitted.
All out-of-class assignments must be typed—no handwritten submissions. Use MLA
guidelines: 12 font Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, double space only. If research is
conducted for an essay in-text citations and a Work Cited page MLA style are required.
Failure to include either will result in a grade “F”.
Late Paper Policy:
Deadlines are exactly that. The designated date on the syllabus is a deadline date. All
assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of the class at 10:00 AM when they are due. I
accept no late papers unless there is a documented emergency situation. I do accept early
papers. No assignments will be accepted as email attachments. Extraordinary circumstances
such as illness, death in the immediate family, or other emergency must be explained in writing
and documented. In such instance, the assignment and documentation is to be submitted by the
student the day you return to class. Late papers will be docked letter grade (10 points). Do not
verbalize your rehearsed excuse to me. Excuses including, but not limited to the following are
unacceptable: My computer ran out of ink; I had no computer paper;I forgot; I overslept; I had to
work; I had to drive my mother to the store; I didn’t have a babysitter; I didn’t have a ride; my
best friend’s aunt was having a baby.) If you are a member of an Emergency Response Team
please advise me on the Student Profile Sheet I have provided for your completion.
Occasionally, the due date on the syllabus may be adjusted. Please keep a copy of your papers
for your own file; should a paper be lost, it is your responsibility to give me another copy. The
English Department regards a two week turnaround for the return of major essays an appropriate
timeframe.
TURNITIN.COM
Class name _____________________________
ID ______________________ Password _____________________
Make-up Policy:
Students will be allowed to take make-up midterm exams if they have medical or unforeseen
emergencies. Students will be responsible for contacting the instructor and providing
documentation of the emergency situation. Students are strongly encouraged to avoid taking this
measure and the make-up exam will be an entirely different format from the original exam
administered in class on the scheduled date. No make-up reading quizzes will be given. If you
are tardy and miss the quiz, if the quiz began prior to your arrival or you leave early, you will
receive a “zero” for that quiz. In-class Writer Workshops and in-class Peer Reviews cannot be
made up. The Final Exam cannot be made up.
PROCRASTRTINATION IS THE STUDENTS WORST ENEMY. TO RECEIVE A
PASSING GRADE IN THIS CLASS, ALL WRITTEN WORK MUST BE SUBMITTED.
· All work completed outside of class needs to be created utilizing Microsoft Works or Word
2007 so it will be compatible with the lab/instructor computer software
Lab Conduct/Rules:
*Using a cell phone or other distracting electronic device during class is unacceptable. Please
respect our class by using a silent setting and refraining from making and answering calls and
text messages. If I see or hear your phone, I will give you a tardy for the day. Disruptive cell
phone use may be cause for me to ask you to leave the classroom. You will not be readmitted for
the day. Cell phones should be turned off prior to entering class and are not allowed in
sight. If you engage your phone during a quiz or exam, you will receive a grade Zero for
that assignment.
*No food or drinks
*No student is allowed in the room without the instructor
*No student is allowed to print personal information or download vast amounts of data. Students
are only allowed to print class assignments per the instructor’s directions.
*Students must print out work to be submitted prior to arriving in class. Essays, journals, cannot
be printed in the classroom. Only work written in class will be authorized printing.
*No computer use without authorization. Students are not authorized to do work from other
classes, check email, Facebook, or other not directly related to the class material.
*No hacking attempts or trying to access hacking site
Please note -- the above rules are maintained to enhance the lab experience for all HCCS
students. All computer lab activities will be monitored carefully by the instructor and HCCS IT
personnel.
Other Course Policies:
*Only students registered in the class may attend. Do not bring children, boy/girl friends, family
members, etc.
*Private conversations during instruction are disruptive
*Please do not pack up books and belongings prior to being dismissed -- I will announce when
class has been completed and it is time for you to leave.
*If you should miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to make up the work you
missed and to contact me for any special instructions on work you missed. It is also strongly
recommended that you obtain the phone number of a classmate to aid you in this situation.
Special Conditions:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing,
etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services
Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized
to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
For questions, contact Donna Price at 713.718.5165 or the Disability Counselor at your college.
To visit the ADA Web site, log on to www.hccs.edu and click Future students, scroll down the
page and click on Disability Information.
District ADA Coordinator
Central ADA Counselors
Southwest ADA Counselor
Northeast ADA Counselor
Northwest ADA Counselor
Southeast ADA Counselor
Coleman ADA Counselor
Donna Price - 713.718.5165
John Reno - 713.718.6164
Martha Scribner – 713-718-6164
Dr. Becky Hauri – 713.718.7910
Kim Ingram – 713.718.8420
Mahnaz Kolaini – 713.718.5422
Jette Lott - 713.718.7218
Dr. Raj Gupta – 713.718.7631
New Policy on Repeating Courses:
"NOTICE: Students who repeat a course three or more times will be charged an additional fee at
HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor
about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal, or if you
are not receiving passing grades."
Student Course Reinstatement Policy
Students have a responsibility to arrange payment for their classes when they register, either
through cash, credit card, financial aid, or the installment plan. Students who are dropped from
their courses for non-payment of tuition and fees who request reinstatement after the official date
of record can be reinstated by making payment in full and paying an additional $75.00 per course
reinstatement fee. The academic dean may waive the reinstatement fee upon determining that the
student was dropped because of a college error.
Use of Cameras and Recording Devices
Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in
classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or
testing occurs. These devices are also not allowed to be used in campus restrooms. Students with
disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact
the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations.
Free English Tutoring
*The Northwest College offers you free tutoring at our tutoring centers where you will receive
individual attention with any of your writing concerns. Check with me for location, dates, and
times of tutoring. Signs will be posted once the hours have been established.
Be sure to bring your books and assignments with you when you go to the tutoring lab. The
tutoring service offers online review of student essays. Students will be provided with more
details and instructions on how to submit essays online for review by tutors once they register
online.
***HCC provides an online tutoring program. The URL for this “free” tutoring option is
http://hccs.askonline.net.
Open Computer Lab
You have free access to the Internet and word processing in the open computer lab. Check the
door of the open computer labs for hours of operation. All HCCS students are welcome to utilize
this resource. A fee is charged for printed work (10 cents per page).
Counseling
Counseling is available at each campus. Check with the information desk at the particular
campus for room numbers and consult your class schedule for telephone numbers.
Library (Learning Resource Center)
The Northwest College has a Learning Resource Center at each campus for student use. The
library provides electronic resources including a computerized catalog system as well as
numerous data bases that contain full-text articles. Stop by your campus library to find out hours
of operation. All students will be required to obtain and/or update an HCCS Library Card (this is
your student picture id card). http://library.hccs.edu/
EGLS3 – Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary
to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short
online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the
survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement
of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System
online near the end of the term.
Student Organizations
Phi Theta Kappa is the honor society of two-year colleges. Students must earn a 3.5 grade point
average and accumulate 9 credit hours to join this group. HCCS has a very active chapter:
Omega Sigma. Contact: Ms. Eunice Kallarackal at: eunice.kallarackal@hccs.edu for more
information.
Inclement Weather
During inclement weather conditions, monitor major local channels for updates on school
closings. You can also check for school closing information on the HCC homepage.
Mission Statement of the English Department
The purpose of the English Department is to provide courses that transfer to four-year colleges;
introduce students to literature from diverse traditions; prepare students to write clear,
communicative, well-organized, and detailed prose; and develop students’ reading, writing, and
analytical skills.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:
According to the 2006-2009 Student Handbook for the Houston Community College System :
“Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling
course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College
System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty ‘Scholastic dishonesty’
includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
‘Cheating’ on a test includes:
-- Copying from another student’s test paper;
--Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test;
--Collaborating with another student during a test without authority;
--Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part
the contents of an unadministered test;
--Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
‘Plagiarism’ means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged
incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
‘Collusion’ means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing
written work offered for credit” (34-35).
Please note the possible consequences of such dishonesty, as stated in the 2006-2009 Student
Handbook: Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of “0” or “F” for
the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or
dismissal from the College System (35).
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarized papers or projects will receive a grade of “0” (zero) -- no exceptions. Cheating or
collusion will also result in a grade of “0” (zero) on that paper or project. Plagiarism or collusion
on a second major assignment will result in a zero in the course. Students need to be aware that
the instructor will be utilizing plagiarism software and internet sources to check student work for
potential plagiarism. This will be discussed in more detail during class lecture.
ENGLISH 13O1 COURSE DESCRIPTION
English 1301 is a course devoted to improving the student’s writing and critical reading. The
course involves writing essays for a variety of purposes from personal to academic, including the
introduction to argumentation, critical analysis, and the use of sources. English 1301 is a core
curriculum course.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of English 1301 a student will
1- Demonstrate knowledge of writing as a process
2- Apply basic principles of critical thinking
3- Analyze elements such as purpose, audience, tone, style, strategy in essays and/or
literature by professional writers
4- Write essays in appropriate academic writing style using varied rhetorical strategies
5- Synthesize concepts from and use references to assigned readings in their own academic
writings.
COURSE PURPOSE
English 1301 is designed to help students write multi-paragraph expository, analytical, and
argumentative essays that have the following qualities:
· clarity in purpose and expression,
· appropriate and sensible organization,
· sound content, including applications of concepts from and references to assigned readings,
· completeness in development,
· unity and coherence,
· appropriate strategies of development,
· sensitivity to audience,
· effective choice of words and sentence patterns,
· grammatical and mechanical correctness, and
· appropriate MLA citations format.
OUTCOMES (COURSE OBJECTIVES) FOR ENGLISH 1301:
By the time the students have completed English 1301, they will:
· understand writing as a connected and interactive process which includes planning, shaping
drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading;
· apply writing process to out-of-class writing;
· apply writing process as appropriate to in-class; impromptu writing situations, thus showing
an ability to communicate effectively in a variety of writing situations (such as essay exams
and standardized writing tests like the TASP);
· apply suggestions from evaluated compositions to other writing projects;
· understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking in analyzing reading selections, in
developing expository essays, and writing argumentative essays;
· apply concepts from and use references to assigned readings in developing essays;
· analyze elements of purpose, audience, tone style, and writing strategy in essays by
professionals writers
· complete short writing assignments, journal entries, readings quizzes, and other activities to
strengthen basic thinking an writing skills
· understand and appropriately apply various methods of development in writing assignments;
· avoid faulty reasoning in all writing assignments;
· fulfill the writing requirements of the course, writing at least 5,000 words during the
semester.
HCCS CORE CURRICULUM INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES AND EXEMPLARY
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES -- ENGLISH 1301 AND 1302
I. BASIC INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES IN HCCS CORE
·
·
READING: Reading material at the college level means having the ability to analyze and
interpret a variety of materials -- books, articles, and documents.
WRITING: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear, correct,
and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing
correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, students should also become familiar with the
writing process, including how to discover a topic, how to develop and organize it, and how
to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities are acquired through practice and
reflection.
· SPEAKING: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and
persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
· LISTENING: Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret
various forms of spoken communication.
· CRITICAL THINKING: Critical thinking embraces methods of applying both qualitative
and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate
arguments and to construct alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications
of critical thinking used to address an identified task.
· COMPUTER LITERACY: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability
to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring
information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems,
and possibilities associated with the use of technology and should have the tools necessary to
evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.
II. EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: FRESHMAN ENGLISH
· To understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes through invention,
organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation.
· To understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate
communication choices.
· To understand and appropriately apply modes of expression (descriptive, expository,
narrative, scientific, and self-expressive) in written, visual, and oral communication.
· To participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective
thinking, and responding.
· To understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical
proficiency in the development of exposition and argument.
· To develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and/or give an oral
presentation
Journal/Reading Notebook (JRN):
Designed to encourage examination of the daily/weekly readings in greater depth the students
will type a 1 1/2 – 2 page personal response completed before the designated class. The JRN
writing will serve as a catalyst for ideas that will stimulate class discussions. Entries are not
to be summaries of the readings. Each assigned entry must be completed to receive a
passing grade on this assignment.. All students are responsible for making up missed work
due to unforeseen absences. Entries will be collected periodically for instructor review and
submission of the completed JRN for final evaluation is per syllabus calendar. Students will
receive a “B” for complying with minimum requirements. Mechanical errors in typed
journals will cause a grade reduction. Grade “A” can possibly be earned if the student
exceeds the required number of pages with demonstration of critical reading skills and
exemplary mechanics.
Each entry shall begin at the top of the page with a title line like the following format:
JRN 1: Rhetorical Analysis of “Salvation” by Langston Hughes
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
(I reserve the right to make changes as necessary to facilitate learning.)
Readings and journals are due on date indicated. Students lead class discussions of WP essays as per
signup.
WEEK ONE
M 6/4
Introduction to course, syllabus, texts, turnitin.com registration, each other
Check proof of registration
Students write in-class essay. Diagnostic essay illustrates organizational strategies and
mechanical skills and possible problem areas to be covered during semester. Also, diagnostic
essay confirms correct class placement. The essay will not be graded or returned; it may be used
for placing a student into another English class where you will learn and succeed.
WP “Salvation” Langston Hughes (142-146) JRN
<http://www.courses.vcu.edu/ENG200-dwc/hughes.htm>
Purchase books & supplies; Study syllabus to prepare for in class quiz second class.
Note – if you have not yet purchased your textbooks, you may go to the HCC Library and read
your homework assignments – the textbooks for this course are on reserve – you may read the
works in the library since you are not allowed to check out the reserved books—in other words,
you are responsible for reading assigned materials whether you have purchased your books or
not. Always prepare for discussions.
T 6/5 Becoming a Critical Reader and Writer – The Rhetorical Situation
WP Sherman Alexie “The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me” (13-16) JRN
SG “Reading Critically…” (5-10)
LBH “Preface for Students,” Ch.2 (16-26) Ch.6 (128-138) Ch. 7 (138-146)
Scott Russell Sanders on Writing Essays (833-4) E.B.White on the Essayist (275-277)
Assign Essay 1
W 6/6 SG “Critical Writing…” (11-12 and 16-20) “Narration” (38-42) “Description” (42-47)
WP John Updike “A & P” (967-72) JRN
WP Barak Obama “Origins” (194-201) JRN & “The Writer at Work” (201-202)
LBH (46-71)
TH 6/7WP Alice Walker “Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self” (258-64) JRN
WP Danielle Ofri “SAT” JRN
LBH Ch. 37 & 38
F 6/8
ESSAY 1 – Bring 3 copies – Peer Review Workshop
WP Jamaica Kincaid “Girl” (926) JRN
LBH Ch. 17 “Sentence Fragments” and Ch.18 “Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
[Run-Ons]” and (65-71)
WEEK TWO
M 6/11 Assign Essay 2
SG “Exemplification” (56-59)
LBH Ch. 39
WP Scott Russell Sander “The Men We Carry in Our Minds” (828-832) JRN
WP Katha Pollitt “Why Boys Don’t Play With Dolls” (522-525) JRN
** Instructor will return Essay 1 with comments for Revision due next class**
T 6/12 REVISION ESSAY 1 DUE – See syllabus and instructions for submission criteria
WP Maxine Hong Kingston “No Name Woman” (447-460) JRN
W 6/13 Max Shulman “Love is a Fallacy” JRN (You can Google this story) and LBH (190-6)
TH 6/14 WP Leslie Marmon Silko “In the Combat Zone” (842-49) JRN
F 6/15
ESSAY 2 – Bring 3 copies – Peer Review Workshop
WEEK THREE
M 6/18 Assign Essay 4 Argument/Research Paper
SG “Argumentation” (25-34)
Using Library Databases; Summary and Paraphrase
**Instructor will return Essay 2 with comments for Revision due next class**
T 6/19 REVISION ESSAY 2 DUE – See syllabus and instructions for submission criteria
WP Eric Schlosser “Why McDonald’s Fries Taste So Good” (528-38) JRN
LBH Part 9 “Research Writing”
W 6/20 Journal/Reading Notebook midterm submission
SG (30-37)
WP William Speed Weed “106 Science Claims and a Truckload of Baloney”579-9 JRN
TH 6/21 Write and Submit Argument Essay Proposal for topic approval (see handout)
SG (13-15) Midterm Exam Prep
WP Sojourner Truth “And Ain’t I a Woman?” (874-77) JRN
F 6/22
Midterm: ESSAY 3 – Rhetorical Analysis in-class writing
(Bring a Blue Book. Failure to do so will result in a 7 point deduction)
WEEK FOUR
M 6/25 LBH Ch 10 “Writing an Argument” & Ch. 11”Reading and Using Visual Arguments”
WP Gore Vidal “Drugs” (883-85) JRN
T 6/26
Submit Annotated Bibliography – see instructions for submission criteria
W 6/27
Submit Formal Outline of Essay 4 Argument/Research Paper
WP Jonathan Swift “A Modest Proposal” (866-874) JRN
TH 6/28 ESSAY 4 – Bring 3 copies – Peer Review Workshop
F 6/29
**Instructor will return Essay 4 with comments for Revision due next class**
Submit Journal/Reading Notebook for Final Grading
WEEK FIVE
M 7/2 DEADLINE ESSAY 4/Research Paper: Academic Argument
Submit in a manila envelope with turnitin.com receipt, printouts of all cited
sources with quotes and paraphrased material highlighted in yellow, cover page,
abstract, proposal, formal outline, annotated bibliography, prewriting activities
including but not limited to list of possible topics, free-writing, webbing, T- chart,
Tutor review.
Note: submission of the essay without the developmental material will result
in a failing grade on this Major Assignment
T 7/3
Final Exam Prep
W 7/4
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
TH 7/5
FINAL EXAM
Congratulations! You have completed ENGLISH 1301.
Have a Great Summer!