ENGLISH 1302 WEEKLY CALENDAR -- HCC—Spring/2016
Stafford Campus–Hybrid 8 weeks Block 2 Session Class
Professor Belz
Phone#: (281) 794-2079 {please leave time, date, and return phone number when you call–be
sure to indicate that you are in my Hybrid 8 Week 1301 class}{backup method of reaching me}
Personal Email Address: mrsbelz@comcast.net {best/preferred method of reaching me}
Email: sabrena.belz@hccs.edu {backup emergency method of reaching me}
Office Hours: immediately following class and by appointment on Saturdays
Course CRN#: 91532 (9am-12pm), Computer Lab Room 314, Learning HUB Building
HCC Learning Web Page: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/sabrena.belz
Required Textbook/Reading List Information:
You will be reading multiple short stories, poetry, and essays that I have found on the Internet
through open access. I will also provide online links for MLA style guidelines; in addition, the
MyWritingLab website provides MLA style guidelines, grammar resources, and writing
guidelines. Therefore, you will not be required to purchase a reader/textbook for this course. You
will be responsible for reading all assigned information by using the active links I have posted at
the end of this syllabus.
Required Purchase—MyWritingLab Code:
MyWritingLab Code: All students are required to purchase a MyWritingLab code. You can
purchase a stand-alone mywritinglab code from the HCC bookstore:
http://hccs.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TBWizardView?catalogId=10001&storeId
=19561&langId=-1 (price: 45.45); or, you can purchase this code directly from the
MyWritingLab website (mywritinglab.com). The cost for a direct purchase at the website is
$35.00—you will need a credit card to make this purchase or you can use PayPal if you do not
have a credit card. You can set up a PayPal account as long as you have an active checking
account. All students will register with mywritinglab on the first day of class per my in class
instructions with a ‘temporary’ login and will have 14 days to purchase this required code.
Additionally, the Eagle 2.0 online class shell will be used for weekly literary discussion boards.
Students will use MyWritingLab to post all assignments, and as a resource for MLA Style
guidelines, grammar usage, writing guidelines, and online tutor reviews. The MyWritingLab
website class homepage will also serve as a repository for all course handouts/instructional
documents. This is a ‘paperless’ class so all work will be submitted electronically at the
MyWritingLab website.
Other Materials:
A spiral tablet with paper for taking in class notes (college rule or wide rule), pens (blue or black
ink only), and a file saving device (flash drive) to save daily work done in the computer lab
classroom
Grade Percentages:
20% MyWritingLab: Online Comprehensive Grammar Diagnostics, Grammar Exams, MLA
Style Exams, Conducting Research Exams, Plagiarism Exam, and Overview Exams
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20%
Class Activities: peer reviews, group activities, research activities, reading quizzes,
discussion board postings in Eagle Online, journals
10% Revision of Essay #1 (Literary Analysis Topic assigned by instructor)
10% Essay #2 - In Class Critical Analysis Essay/Midterm
30% Research Paper (Topic - “Outsiders” - Comparison/Contrast Paper)
10% Final Exam--Retrospective Essay
**Students may choose to complete a Service Learning Project in lieu of Essay #2 (10%) and
(50%) of the Reading Notebook/Journal Grade -- (i.e. 50% of journals may be written about the
project versus instructor assigned journal topics). A hand-out will be posted on my HCC
Learning Web page which details the guidelines for this volunteer project option. Students must
notify the instructor via email (mrsbelz@comcast.net) within the first week of class if they are
planning on participating in this assignment (verification deadline – 04/09/16).
Important Dates (8 weeks Block 2 Session):
March 21:
Classes Begin
Mar. 25-27: Spring Holiday—No Classes/Offices Closed
March 28:
Official Day of Record
April 22:
Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawals
May 8:
Instruction Ends
May 9-15:
Final Exams [classes that meet 1 day a week will take finals at regular class
time on last class day]
May 15:
Semester Ends
May 16:
Grades Due by Noon
May 20:
Grades Available to Students
Attendance Policy:
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) of class may be administratively dropped
from the course. Coming in late or leaving early will constitute a tardy. All tardies will be
counted toward your allotted absences. For example, if you are ten minutes late, ten minutes will
be deducted from your 6 hours of possible absences. Your participation is required. Students
who intend to withdraw from the course must do so by the official last day to drop (April
22nd). 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.
Late Paper Policy:
No late papers will be accepted after the paper due date - no exceptions.
Make-up Policy:
Students will be allowed to take make-up exams (midterm and final exams only) 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 makeup reading quizzes will be given and
students cannot take a makeup grammar, MLA style, or any other exam in mywritinglab. The
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lowest reading quiz grade will be dropped and the lowest mywritinglab exam will be dropped.
HCC COURSE WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Beginning Fall 2007, the State of Texas imposes penalties on students who withdraw/drop
courses excessively. Students are limited to no more than SIX total course withdrawals
throughout their educational career at a Texas public college or university. Students are
encouraged to review the HCC 6 Drop Policy.
To help you avoid having to withdraw from any class, contact your professor regarding your
academic performance. You may also want to contact your counselor to learn about helpful HCC
resources (e.g. online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc.).
HOW TO DROP
 If a student decides to withdraw from a class upon careful review of other options,
the student can withdraw online prior to the deadline through their HCC Student
Center PeopleSoft link:
https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprd/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG
 HCC and/or professors may withdraw students for excessive absences without
notification.
 Students should check HCC’s Academic Calendar by Term for withdrawal dates
and deadlines. Classes of other duration (flex-entry, 8-weeks, 10 weeks, etc.) may have
different final withdrawal deadlines. Please contact the HCC Registrar’s Office at
713.718.8500 to determine mini-term class withdrawal deadlines.
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.
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.
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100 – 90 (4 points per semester hour); B = 89 – 80 (3 points per semester hour); C = 79 – 70
(2 points per semester hour); D = 69 – 60 (1 point per semester hour); 59 and below = F (0 points
per semester hour); *IP [In Progress] (0 points per semester hour); W [Withdrawn] (0 points per
semester hour); *I [Incomplete] (0 points per semester hour); AUD [Audit] (0 points per
semester hour)
Final Grade of FX
Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal
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deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final
grade of “FX” at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a
grade of “FX”, compared to an earned grade of “F” which is due to poor performance. Logging
into a DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending. Please note that HCC will
not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class. Students who
receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of Education and
may have to pay back their aid. A grade of “FX” is treated exactly the same as a grade of “F” in
terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress.
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.
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.
Paper Format:
· Blue or black ink only (in class handwritten assignments)--*Please note-In Computer Lab
Room Classes--all work will be typed
· White notebook paper only - no frayed edges
· Handwritten work should be written on one side only
· Length -- two to three full pages (approx. 300-500 words) on in class handwritten essays &
out of class typed Journal/Reading Notebook Entries --out of class typed “short” essays (7501,000 words)
· Do not use white out/liquid paper on in class essays
· Typed papers must adhere to MLA style format
· All homework assignments need to be submitted online at the mywritinglab website per the
designated deadlines on the syllabus. All work needs to be saved with a proper file name:
Student’s last name Student’s first name Assignment Name (example: Porter Ann Essay 1
Final Draft CRN#)
· All work completed outside of class needs to be created utilizing Microsoft Word so it will
be compatible with the lab/instructor computer software – if you are using Microsoft Works
or Word 2007, you will need to save your work as “Word for Windows 97-2003” or in “Rich
Text Format”. Please talk to me if you are unsure of how to save your work.
Lab Conduct/Rules:
*No cell phones
*No palm pilots
*No laptops
*No food or drinks
*No unauthorized chatting
*No students allowed in the room without instructor
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*No students allowed to print personal information or download vast amounts of data (Students
are only allowed to print class assignments per the instructor’s directions)
*No viewing of pornography
*No hacking attempts or trying to access hacking sites
*No downloading of AOL.com
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:
*Please turn off cell phones and beepers prior to entering the classroom.
*No cell phones, Blue-tooths, MP3 Players, or IPODS in sight or in use inside the classroom –
cell phones should be turned off prior to entering class and are not allowed in sight – please
place them in bags or pockets. Please remove ear buds/devices prior to entering class.
*Please do not bring children, boy/girl friends, family members, etc. to class with you -- only
students registered in the class may attend.
*Please do not chat with class colleagues during discussion.
*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. I also strongly
recommend that you obtain the phone number of a classmate to aid you in this situation.
*Attendance will be checked daily. Excessive tardies will not be tolerated. Excessive is defined
as more than two tardies and/or more than 10 minutes. If a student misses more than 30% of the
class by coming late or leaving early, this will count as an absence. Please note: tardies will have
an effect on the grade you receive for the course (i.e. points for the work you miss such as
quizzes, in class writing assignments, etc. will be deducted from your final grade average).
Please make an effort to be on time to avoid losing points and disrupting the class.
DAILY QUIZZES: Students will be required to take quizzes which will be based on homework
readings and in class lectures; they may drop the lowest quiz grade. *Be sure to keep up with the
readings and to take notes in class to perform well on this part of your grade. If you are absent
you will automatically receive a zero on the quiz for that class period. No makeup quizzes will
be given.
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM CONDUCT EAGLE ONLINE LMS
As with on-campus classes, all students who log into Eagle Online courses are required to follow
all HCC Policies & Procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, the Student Handbook
(http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/ ), and relevant sections of the Texas
Education Code when interacting and communicating in a virtual classroom with your professor
and fellow students. Students who violate these policies and guidelines will be subject to
disciplinary action that could include denial of access to course-related email, discussion groups,
and chat rooms, or even removal from the class.
MENINGITIS IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED FOR SPRING REGISTRATION
Texas Senate Bill 1107 passed in May 2011, requires that new HCC students and former HCC
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students returning after an absence of at least one fall or spring semester who are under the age
of 30 are required to present a physician-signed certificate showing they have been vaccinated
against bacterial meningitis. For more information and a list of exemptions please go to
http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/apply/meningitis/
The Journal/Reading Notebook:
You will be responsible for writing and submitting multiple journals (as your Journal/Reading
Notebook grade) .These documents (journals, group work summaries, in class activity
summaries, and any other instructor assigned work) will be posted in mywritinglab per the
mywritinglab calendar and the syllabus. This Notebook will be comprised of reading response
journals (80%), and entries detailing your learning progress in this course (20%). {**Students
who choose to participate in the Service Learning Project (SLP) may substitute up to 3 journal
entries in lieu of standard journal entry topics. The SLP journal entry topic suggestions will be
detailed in the Service Learning Project Hand-out}. All students will be responsible for
completing all ‘in class’ journals. The in class entries will be typed at the beginning of class and
turned in upon completion. Periodic checks will be made to monitor the progress of each student.
All students are responsible for submitting their work online by the start of each class and
keeping the Journal/Reading Notebook current. All work must be typed utilizing MLA style and
must be saved on a file saving device such as flash drive, etc. (Lab Students: All students must
bring a file saving device to each class so their work can be saved on a daily basis). Students
should also send a backup copy of their work to their personal email accounts, as well as upload
all drafts to the mywritinglab site. The Journal/Reading Notebook will also provide the topic for
the Final Exam. Each entry in the Reading Notebook must be completed to receive a passing
grade on this assignment. All students are responsible for making up missed work due to
unforeseen absences.
Free English Tutoring
*FACE TO FACE TUTORING: HCC Writing Centers
The Houston Community College Writing Centers provide a student-centered environment
where professional tutors support student success for all HCC students. The primary goal of the
Writing Centers is to offer free, convenient, and personalized assistance to help students improve
their writing at any stage of the writing process required in any courses at HCC. Tutors will also
assist students with their job application letters, resumes, and scholarship/transfer essays.
Each session lasts about thirty minutes. Students should bring their professor's
assignment/writing prompt, any printed rough drafts, their textbooks, and (if necessary) a flash
drive.
Consult Find-A-Tutor at http://ctle3.hccs.edu/alltutoring/index.php?-link=stu for Writing Center
locations and times.
** MyWritingLab ONLINE TUTORING: Students will also have access to Pearson Tutors
which is a component of mywritinglab. The Pearson tutors feature provides 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 with their access codes.
***HCC ONLINE TUTORING: HCC also provides an online tutoring program. The url for
this tutoring option is: http://hccs.askonline.net. There is also a link to this service at the top of
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the screen once you log into the Eagle Online class. You can also use the links I have posted on
my Learning Web page: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/sabrena.belz . Students will be required
to submit rough drafts of their essays to the HCC online tutor center per instructor directions. *In
order to use HCC's Online Tutoring, students must first register with www.hccs.askonline.net ,
and to do that they must use their HCC student “W” number and password. Students with old
accounts from last semester may continue to use their old user names and passwords. If you are a
first-time user, log in using your HCC student e-mail account name (W-number) and password.
Returning Askonline users will have to change their passwords to match the student e-mail
password. Please Note: Those who have never logged into the e-mail system should call
Customer Support at 713-718-8800 and request a student e-mail password change. To find your
W-number click here. HCC offers a Password Management System that allows you to change
your password at any time over the Web. Once you have your e-mail account and password
information, go to www.hccs.edu/pm and answer a few security questions. Should you need
further assistance resetting your password, please call Customer Support at 713-718-8800.
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MS365 is a new email service for students
HCC has migrated all Faculty/Staff to MS365, a cloud based email service offered by Microsoft.
Starting Wednesday, Dec. 16, HCC will begin offering the same services to students.
This includes a 50GB mailbox and 1TB of document storage – accessible anywhere and from
any device. You will also be able to download Microsoft Office products to five (5) personal
devices. Yes, as an HCC student, you will be able to download Microsoft Office products to five
(5) personal devices for free.
In our efforts to streamline your EagleID and help make your login experience easier, we will be
changing your student email address. Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, you must log into
your HCC email account with your EagleID/W# (not firstname.lastname).
Once you are migrated to MS365, you will login with what we call a fully qualified email
address: EagleID@student.hccs.edu
On Wednesday, Dec. 16, EagleID@students.hccs.edu will be your new, permanent email
address.
Example: W123456789@student.hccs.edu
If you have question, contact the Customer Support HelpDesk at 713-718-8800.
Open Computer Lab
You have free access to the Internet and word processing in the open computer labs in the
Scarcella Science Center (Stafford Campus), the Stafford Campus Library located in the
Learning HUB, and the West Loop Campus. Check the door of the open computer labs for hours
of operation. All HCCS students are welcome to utilize this resource. I have posted a link on my
HCC Learning Web page with Open Lab information
http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/sabrena.belz. Please Note: A fee is charged for printed work (per
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page).
Reasonable Accommodations: Any student with a documented disability (e.g., physical,
learning, psychiatric, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the
appropriate HCC Disability Support Service (DSS) Counselor at the beginning of each semester.
Faculty members are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Ability
Support Services Office.
For questions, contact Donna Price at 713.718.5165 or the Disability Counselor at your college.
Get more detailed information on Disability Services at HCC here:
http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/disability-services/
o Coleman: 713-718-7082
o Central: 713-718-6164
o Northeast: 713-718-8322
o Northwest Katy Campus: 713-718-5408
o Northwest Spring Branch: 713-718-5422
o Southeast: 713-718-8397
o Southwest: 713-718-7910
Library (Learning Resource Center)
The Southwest 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 databases 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. Please
note – your HCC picture id is your library card. http://library.hccs.edu/
Student Organizations
One organization of interest to students taking English classes is Southwest Writers, a group of
students who write and read their works (in a public forum as well as on the Internet) and receive
peer support and constructive criticism. Students in this group create a supportive network to
create poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction prose. Contact advisor Dr. Chris Dunn at:
christopher.dunn@hccs.edu. Another organization of interest for English students is the
Women’s Studies Club. The Women’s Studies Club will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each
month from 2:00-3:00pm (during the Fall and Spring semesters) to discuss the roles of women in
society and to promote awareness of women’s issues. Contact Ms. Marie Dybala at
marie.dybala@hccs.edu and/or Ms. Ileana Loubser at ileana.loubser@hccs.edu if you are
interested in joining this HCC student organization. In addition, 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.
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.
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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.
Academic Honesty: A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that
the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other
students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student’s individual achievements and
also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the
instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcing roles. You are expected to be familiar with the
HCC’s policy on Academic Honesty found in the catalogue. What that means is that if you are
charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you.
Just so there is no misunderstanding, plagiarism (using another's ideas or words without giving
credit), collusion (unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work
offered for credit), and other forms of cheating will not be tolerated. To be accepted, all papers
require proof of their development. Students who plagiarize, collude, or cheat may face
disciplinary action including the grade of 0 for the assignment, an F for the course, and/or
dismissal from the college. (See Student Handbook)
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.
Title IX Discrimination: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that
institutions have policies and procedures that protect students’ rights with regard to sex/gender
discrimination. Information regarding these rights are on the HCC website under Students>Antidiscrimination. Students who are pregnant and require accommodations should contact any of
the ADA Counselors for assistance.
It is important that every student understands and conforms to respectful behavior while at HCC.
Sexual misconduct is not condoned and will be addressed promptly. Know your rights and how
to avoid these difficult situations.
Log in to www.edurisksolutions.org. Sign in using your HCC student email account, then go to
the button at the top right that says Login and enter your student number.
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Any student who feels they have been discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, sex,
gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation,
color or veteran status including sexual harassment, has the opportunity to seek informal or
formal resolution of the matter. All complaints/concerns should be directed to the Office of
Institutional Equity, 713 718-8271 or oie@hccs.edu. Additional information may be obtained
online. Visit http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/institutionalequity/
Complaints involving sexual misconduct to include but not limited to: sexual assault, stalking,
dating violence, sexual harassment or domestic violence should be directed to the HCC Title IX
Coordinator, Renée Mack at 713 718-8272 or renee.mack@hccs.edu.
Open/Campus Carry of Handguns: No Firearms Are Allowed on Campus. If you see anyone
carrying a firearm on campus call the HCC Police Department at 8-8888 immediately.
Texas House Bill 910—known as the “Open Carry” law—provides holders of a handgun license
may now carry their handgun visibly in a waist belt holster or a shoulder holster, but they may
not openly carry on or in a college campus or building and they may not openly carry on any
public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage or other
parking area of the college. Open Carry is effective as of January 1, 2016.
Campus carry and open carry are two (2) separate laws. Texas Senate Bill 11—known as the
“Campus Carry” law—will allow individuals who have a valid Texas handgun license to carry a
concealed handgun in certain areas on college campuses. The Campus Carry law becomes
effective at 4-year institutions on August 1, 2016 and at 2-year institutions on August 1, 2017.
All information regarding both Open Carry and Campus Carry will be posted at
http://www.hccs.edu/campuscarry.
Campus Safety: If you are on campus and need emergency assistance, call 713-718-8888 or,
from any campus phone, 8-8888. Use this emergency number instead of 911, which gets routed
back to the HCC Police Department dispatch thus lengthening response time to your emergency
situation.
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 near the end of the term, 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. Go to www.hccs.edu/egls3 for directions.
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ENGLISH 1302 Composition II
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based
expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including
primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia
texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical
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thinking about evidence and conclusions.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or its
equivalent
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1.
Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative research
processes.
2. Develop ideas and synthesize primary and secondary sources within focused
academic arguments, including one or more research-based essays.
3. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses
of evidence.
4. Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires
belief or action.
5. Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines (e.g., APA,
CMS, MLA, etc.)
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS:
WEEK ONE:
03/26/16*************Spring Holiday 03/25/16 to 03/27/16 – No Classes****************
WEEK TWO:
04/02/16: Introduction to Course/Discuss MyWritingLab and register for website with
‘temporary’ access/Discuss Journal/Reading Notebook/Proof of registration/Review
Syllabus/Course Description, Purpose, Objectives, Policies/ Introduction to the Writing
Process/Introduction to Service Learning Project Optional Assignment/Introduction to Computer
Lab/Diagnostic Essay -- typed in class
Homework due 04/09/16: Purchase supplies; read Jhumpa Lahiri’s “The Third and Final
Continent”; Review skeletal outline hand-out for Essay #1 posted in the Document Sharing List
of mywritinglab—click on Student Tools; then click on Document Sharing to view the full list of
course helpful handouts; Complete Journal/Reading Notebook Entry: Topic – write about an
experience when you first encountered another culture other than your own -- Length 300 typed
words - 1 1/2-2 typed pages, double spaced, courier new 12 point font; read first 9 pages of
syllabus (through the Plagiarism Policy) to prepare for quiz; refer to the MLA Style Setup
sample handout posted in the Document Sharing list in mywritinglab for the formatting you need
to follow in the journal/Read the Journal Writing Guidelines handout posted in the mywritinglab
document sharing list for journal topic information; Purchase code and register for mywritinglab
website using directions posted on the Eagle homepage (the mywritinglab ‘class number’ to join
the class is: belz86708); try to post your journal in mywritinglab (please note: if you are unable
to post your assignment in mywritinglab, time will be given at the start of next class for students
to post homework—be sure to bring a jump drive with your paper saved in Microsoft Word
format; email your assignment as a Word document attachment to your personal email as well);
Register for HCC Askonline tutoring service
Log onto Eagle Online Class and post on Discussion Board—due by Friday, 04/08/16—please
note, all discussion boards in Eagle each week are due by midnight on the Friday before the next
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class meeting—the due dates are posted at the top of each weekly discussion board in Eagle
COMPLETE MYWRITINGLAB ASSIGNMENT –Complete the Path Builder—grammar
only Due 4/11/16
COMPLETE MYWRITINGLAB ASSIGNMENT-Comprehensive Grammar Diagnostic 1
Due 4/11/16 [**Study Module C 8: Understanding Basic Grammar; Topics: C8.1-C8.9 All
Topics) to prepare for this exam—To access the module, log onto mywritinglab.com, then click
on the Multimedia Library tab on the left side of the screen; then click on the arrow to the right
of ‘All Modules’ to activate the dropdown menu; from the dropdown menu, select Module C:
Understanding Basic Grammar; then click on the arrow to the right of ‘All Topics’ to view the
dropdown menu of all nine topics; leave the setting on ‘All Topics’, or select individual topics to
study a single topic at a time—please note: you need to study all 9 topics for this exam. You can
study them all at once by leaving it on ‘All Topics’ or you can study one at a time by selecting
any of the 9 topics. Then click ‘Select All’ to view all study options. Please note: you may wish
to study the ‘Overview’ option only—this is the equivalent of reading a chapter in a handbook
and covers the material on the exam.]; complete all mywritinglab assignments per the
mywritinglab calendar
**Service Learning Project Verification Due by midnight on 04/09/16-send an email to
Professor Belz with the name & mailing address of organization (mrsbelz@comcast.net)
WEEK THREE:
04/09/16: Discuss Homework Reading/Journal--In Class Writing Activity (Argumentation)/
Introduction to Essay #1 Topic and Research Project/MLA Style/In text citations/Quotes and
Signal Phrases handout/ Journal--In Class Writing Activity—Essay 1 practice/Quiz#1& 2
Homework due 04/16/16: READ: Essay Writing Guidelines handout and Essay 1 handout, and
review Essay 1 outline handout; Complete Rough Draft of Essay #1 (750 typed words, doublespaced, courier new 12 point font, MLA style)-please refer to the Owl at Purdue website and the
MLA Style Setup sample handout in the Document Sharing list in mywritinglab for the
formatting you need to follow for proper MLA style set-up of first page and following page; Post
Rough Draft of Essay 1 in mywritinglab Assignment Dropbox before the start of next class;
Read Anderson and Hughes to prepare for research paper in class activity and quiz {Please note - these readings should be read carefully since they are to be utilized as research paper topic
selections}
COMPLETE MYWRITINGLAB ASSIGNMENT- Grammar Exam 2 Due 4/18/16
[**Study Module C 10: Using Punctuation, Mechanics, and Spelling; Topics: C10.1-C10.9 All
Topics) to prepare for this exam—To access the module, log onto mywritinglab.com, then click
on the Multimedia Library tab on the left side of the screen; then click on the arrow to the right
of ‘All Modules’ to activate the dropdown menu; from the dropdown menu, select Module C 10:
Using Punctuation, Mechanics, and Spelling; then click on the arrow to the right of ‘All Topics’
to view the dropdown menu of all nine topics; leave the setting on ‘All Topics’, or select
individual topics to study a single topic at a time—please note: you need to study all 9 topics for
this exam. You can study them all at once by leaving it on ‘All Topics’ or you can study one at a
time by selecting any of the 9 topics. Then click ‘Select All’ to view all study options. Please
note: you may wish to study the ‘Overview’ option only—this is the equivalent of reading a
chapter in a handbook and covers the material on the exam.]; complete all mywritinglab
assignments per the mywritinglab calendar
Log onto Eagle Online Class and post on Discussion Board
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WEEK FOUR:
04/16/16: Rough Draft Essay 1 Due (750 words)/In Class Peer Review Essay #1/Submit rough
drafts to both tutoring services in class as a group/Discuss Comparison Strategies/ Introduction
to Research Methods / Journal—Research Paper Activity—obtain online journal articles from
HCC database/Discuss Literary Analysis/Introduce In Class Essay 2; Quiz 3 & 4
Homework due 04/23/16: Retrieve both tutor marked drafts of essay 1; Review both tutor
marked drafts and peer review draft to complete Final Draft of Essay 1-Students are
required to submit all components of this Essay to receive full credit: full rough draft 750
words (04/16), peer review (04/16), both tutoring marked drafts (04/20), and final draft
(04/23). READ: Welty, Faulkner, O’Connor, and Carver; Review Anderson and Hughes {Please
note -- these readings should be read carefully since they are to be utilized as research paper
topic selections}; Complete Journal -- Topic -- respond to one of the readings -- describe how
one of the characters is an “outsider” and define what makes him or her an outsider -- length 300
typed words; begin doing research -- be sure to save Word document copies of all outside
sources you obtain and email them to your personal email using the HCC Library Database email
feature; begin reviewing the Owl at Purdue MLA style selected readings per instructor directions
to obtain background for writing the research paper
COMPLETE MYWRITINGLAB ASSIGNMENT-Grammar Exam 3 due 4/25/16 [**Study
Module C 9: Composing Clear and Effective Sentences; Topics: C9.2-C9.7 All Topics) to
prepare for this exam—To access the module, log onto mywritinglab.com, then click on the
Multimedia Library tab on the left side of the screen; then click on the arrow to the right of ‘All
Modules’ to activate the dropdown menu; from the dropdown menu, select Module C 9: Composing Clear and Effective Sentences; then click on the arrow to the right of ‘All Topics’ to
view the dropdown menu of all nine topics; then select topics C9.2-C9.7—please note: you need
to study all 6 of these topics for this exam. Then click ‘Select All’ to view all study options.
Please note: you may wish to study the ‘Overview’ option only—this is the equivalent of reading
a chapter in a handbook and covers the material on the exam.]
Complete all mywritinglab assignments per the mywritinglab calendar
Log onto Eagle Online Class and post on Discussion Board
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April 22nd--Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawals
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WEEK FIVE:
04/23/16: Research Paper Workshop/In class writing activities—Journal—research
components & using in text citations/post copies of sources in mywritinglab per instructor
directions/Discuss Literary Analysis/Cont. In class essay 2 & literary analysis review/Quiz 5 & 6
Homework due 04/30/15: Complete Research Preliminary Topic (50-75 typed words), Works
Cited page with 6 sources, Notecards (15-20), and Outline (1 ½-2 typed pages) -- see Research
Paper Hand-outs posted in mywritinglab for details; continue working on research project -- be
sure to save your sources as Word documents (or pdf files) for all outside sources you obtain—
you will be required to post all sources in mywritinglab and Email them to me
(mrsbelz@comcast.net); continue reviewing the Owl at Purdue MLA style selected reading per
instructor directions to obtain background for writing the research paper; READ D. H.
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Lawrence’s “The Rocking Horse Winner” and “The Horse Dealer’s Daughter”; and Kate
Chopin’s “The Storm”; review all literary analysis handouts posted in the Document Sharing list
in mywritinglab -- please note – these will be in class essay 2 reading choices so read these
carefully; you also need to read these stories to prepare for the next two reading quizzes;
Complete the “Service Learning Program: Community Service Time-Log” Hand-out (hourly
report form), and be sure to include a business card or a letter on official letterhead with the
contact person’s name & phone # for verification of hours of volunteer service—this hourly log
sheet is due by the start of next class
COMPLETE MYCOMPLAB ASSIGNMENT-Grammar Exam 4 due 5/2/16 [**Study
Module C 11: Improving Language Usage and Style; Topics: C11.1-C11.6) to prepare for this
exam—To access the module, log onto mywritinglab.com, then click on the Multimedia Library
tab on the left side of the screen; then click on the arrow to the right of ‘All Modules’ to activate
the dropdown menu; from the dropdown menu, select Module C 11: Improving Language Usage
and Style; then click on the arrow to the right of ‘All Topics’ to view the dropdown menu of all
nine topics; then select topics C11.1-C11.6—please note: you need to study all 6 of these topics
for this exam. Then click ‘Select All’ to view all study options. Please note: you may wish to
study the ‘Overview’ option only—this is the equivalent of reading a chapter in a handbook and
covers the material on the exam.]; complete all mywritinglab assignments per the mywritinglab
calendar
Log onto Eagle Online Class and post on Discussion Board
WEEK SIX:
04/30/16: Research Paper Workshop/In Class review for Midterm Essay Exam; Journal--in
class writing activity; Quiz 7& 8; Service Learning Project Hourly Log Sheets due today
Homework due 05/7/16: Research Paper Rough Draft (1,000 typed words min.)—post rough
draft of research paper with Works Cited page as last page of document in mywritinglab; Submit
rough draft of research paper to both tutoring services; Post one ‘marked’ research paper
source in mywritinglab and email all ‘4’ of them to me (mrsbelz@comcast.net) as Word
document or pdf attachments; Review in class notes to prepare for in class essay 2/ Please Note:
Students who have elected to complete the optional Service Learning Project Essay need to
submit a rough draft (750 words) to the HCC Askonline Tutors by Sunday 05/01/16 to
ensure timely feedback.
COMPLETE MYCOMPLAB ASSIGNMENT-Research Skills Exam 5 due 5/9/16 [**Study
Module C 6: Conducting Research and Documenting Sources; Topics: C6.1, C6.2,C6.5,C6.7) to
prepare for this exam—To access the module, log onto mywritinglab.com, then click on the
Multimedia Library tab on the left side of the screen; then click on the arrow to the right of ‘All
Modules’ to activate the dropdown menu; from the dropdown menu, select Module C 6: Conducting Research and Documenting Sources; then click on the arrow to the right of ‘All
Topics’ to view the dropdown menu of all nine topics; then select topics C6.1, C6.2,C6.5,C6.7—
please note: you need to study all 4 of these topics for this exam. Then click ‘Select All’ to view
all study options. Please note: you may wish to study the ‘Overview’ option only—this is the
equivalent of reading a chapter in a handbook and covers the material on the exam.]
complete all mywritinglab assignments per the mywritinglab calendar
Log onto Eagle Online Class and post on Discussion Board
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WEEK SEVEN:
05/07/16: In Class Essay (Essay2)/ Research Paper Rough Draft Due (1,000 typed
words)/SLP Log Sheets due by start of class
Quiz 9, 10, & 11
Homework due 05/14/16: Complete Final Draft of Research Paper (1500 word min.);
**Complete final draft “Optional” Service Learning Project Essay -- please note: a rough draft
and the HCC Askonline tutoring markup draft must be turned in with your final draft to receive
full credit for this assignment (length of final draft 750-1,000 typed words, MLA style).
COMPLETE MYCOMPLAB ASSIGNMENT--complete all mywritinglab assignments per the
mywritinglab calendar
Log onto Eagle Online Class and post on Last Discussion Board
WEEK EIGHT:
05/14/16: FINAL EXAM 9-11AM) [posted in mywritinglab]
Research Paper Final Draft due by start of class today [post in mywritinglab by start of
class]
Optional Service Learning Project due by start of class today [post in mywritinglab by
start of class]—students must post the ‘final draft’ of the SLP in the assignment dropbox;
then they need to ‘email’ the rough draft, final draft, and HCC tutor markup draft
(mrsbelz@comcast.net)
READING LIST –
Jhumpa Lahiri “The Third and Final Continent”
http://www.dequinix.com/a/continent.php
Kate Chopin “At the ‘Cadian Ball”
http://www.classicreader.com/book/3075/1/
Kate Chopin “The Storm”
http://www.classicreader.com/book/3072/1/
Kate Chopin “Desiree's Baby”
http://www.classicreader.com/book/3012/1/
Kate Chopin “The Story of an Hour”
http://www.classicreader.com/book/3073/1/
Sherwood Anderson “Hands”
http://www.bartleby.com/156/2.html
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Langston Hughes “Salvation”
http://www.courses.vcu.edu/ENG200-dwc/hughes.htm
William Faulkner “A Rose for Emily”
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~drbr/wf_rose.html
D. H. Lawrence “The Rocking-Horse Winner”
http://www.dowse.com/fiction/Lawrence.html
Flannery O'Connor "A Good Man is Hard to Find"
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~surette/goodman.html
Raymond Carver "Cathedral"
http://www.misanthropytoday.com/cathedral-by-raymond-carver-weekend-short-story/
D. H. Lawrence "The Horse Dealer's Daughter"
http://www.classicreader.com/book/2772/9/
Eudora Welty "A Worn Path"
http://www.theatlantic.com/past/docs/issues/41feb/wornpath.htm
Research Paper/MLA Style Resources:
Owl at Purdue: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
Writing a Research Paper (Analytical) http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/658/1/
“The Structure of the Short Story”http://www.oldandsold.com/articles18/fiction-11.shtml
Additional Reading Links – Recommended, but not required reading:
Herman Melville’s “Bartleby, the Scrivener”
http://www.classicreader.com/book/682/1/
classic reader link to Kate Chopin stories:
http://www.classicreader.com/browse/6/c/
classic reader link to James Joyce stories:
http://www.classicreader.com/browse/6/j/
classic reader link to Jack London stories:
http://www.classicreader.com/browse/6/l/
Stories highlighted in yellow will be used as choices for the Research Paper Project
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