Department of English
ENGL 1302 – Composition II
CRN XXXXX - Fall 2016
Online Course
3 hour lecture course / 48 hours per semester/ 16 weeks
Composition II Syllabus
Instructor: Dr. Gavin Schulz
Instructor Contact Information: HCC E-mail: gavin.schulz@hccs.edu
How often I will check: I will check my email at least every morning and probably several times
during the day . . . even weekends! However, I generally do not check email after about 3 p.m., so if you email me
late in the day, please do not expect an immediate response. The standard rule for all courses is to respond
within 24 hours.
You must use your HCC email account when contacting me! Because of Phishing and viruses, I will
not open emails from students that do not originate from the HCC email system! This means you must contact
me from your HCC email account, or from the Quickmail system found within our Eagle class (both send all
emails directly to one’s HCC email inbox).
Your HCC Email Account
I want you to succeed, but for that to happen, you must check your HCC Email Account on a daily basis.
This is an online class, and the only way for me to contact you is through email, and I will often send vital
information to you through your HCC Email Account. It is your responsibility to check your HCC Email account
regularly.
You have already been assigned an HCC Email account. You can find it by looking on the HCC
homepage, opening the “Information For” section (upper-right) and clicking “Students,” then find “Student
Email” in the left-hand menu that opens up. If you cannot access your account, you must fix it by following the
directions found on the “Student Email” page (see “Password Management”).
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose Composition II is to enhance your ability to control your writing, giving you the skills and
habits to improve as a writer throughout your life. In addition, it will prepare you for the short writing
assignment one encounters in college. Developing conscientious writing habits and mastering the various forms
will provide a foundation for future writing tasks, even when they demand alternative, or more sophisticated,
forms. This approach is intended to foster the recognition that all writing, not merely poetry or fiction, is craft.
PREREQUISITES
Completion of English Composition I.
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HCC COURSE SYLLABUS
STUDENT 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.)
CORE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Given the rapid evolution of necessary knowledge and skills and the need to take into account global, national, state, and local
cultures, the core curriculum must ensure that students will develop the essential knowledge and skills they need to be successful
in college, in a career, in their communities, and in life. Through the Texas Core Curriculum, students will gain a foundation of
knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world, develop principles of personal and social responsibility for living
in a diverse world, and advance intellectual and practical skills that are essential for all learning.
Students enrolled in this core curriculum course will complete a research project or case study designed to cultivate the following
core objectives:
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Critical Thinking Skills—to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of
information
Communication Skills—to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and
visual communication
Personal Responsibility—to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making
Teamwork (Comp I, Comp II, and TW)—to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with
others to support a shared purpose or goal
Social Responsibility (Lit Only)—to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decisionmaking
Student proficiency in Communication Skills will be assessed as a formal written out-of-class essay, which is at least 3 pages long
and which includes an oral presentation component as well as a visual component. Student proficiency in Critical Thinking will be
assessed by a formal out-of-class essay assignment. Personal, Social Responsibility, and Teamwork will be assessed as part of long
unit or major essay assignment, which will include assigned reading responses, pre-writing activities, multiple drafts, and group
activities (such as peer review or group presentations). Student project grades will account for at least 5% of the final course
grade.
16 WEEK CALENDAR
Week 1:
Aug.
28] Quick Introduction / Sample Diagnostic Essay
Online] Diagnostic Essay due 8/31
Syllabus Quiz due 9/2
Week 2:
Sep.
4] Introduction to Essay #1 / Introductions
Before Class: Read articles assigned for Essay Assignment #1
Online] Brainstorming Exercise due 9/9
Plagiarism Exercise due 9/9
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Week 3:
Sep.
11] Analysis Paragraph Structure
Online] APA Format Exercise due 9/16
Week 4:
Sep.
18] Opposition & Response Paragraph / Thesis Statements
Online] Rough Draft Online Submission due 9/21
Peer Evaluation Exercise due 9/23
Week 5:
Sep.
25] ** Final Draft of Essay #1 Due / Introduction to Essay #2
Turn in to me by 9:30 a.m.: Final draft and an electronic copy of your essay to the Turnitin link in our online class
Online] Brainstorming Exercise due 9/30
Citing in Chicago Format Exercise due 9/30
Week 6:
Oct.
2] Sample Analysis / Group Analysis / Conclusions
Before Class: Read stories assigned for Essay Assignment #2
Online] Conclusion Exercise due 10/7
Week 7:
Oct.
9] Defining Character Traits / Transitions
Online] Transition Exercise due 10/14
Week 8:
Oct.
16] Cause & Effect Argumentation
Online] Rough Draft Online Submission due 10/19
Peer Evaluation Exercise due 10/21
Week 9:
Oct.
23] ** Final Draft of Essay #2 Due / Introduction to Essay #3
Turn in to me by 9:30 a.m.: Final draft and an electronic copy of your essay to the Turnitin link in our online class
Online] Brainstorming Exercise due 10/28
Week 10:
Oct.
30] Library Introduction / Legitimate Sources / Database Research / Opposition-Response Paragraphs
Online] Legitimate Sources Exercise due 11/5
Opposition/Response Exercise due 11/5
** Fri., Oct. 31: Last Day to Drop With a “W” ** (4:30 p.m.)
Week 11:
Nov.
6] Research
** Class Meets In: Library Computer Lab
Online] Research
Week 12:
Nov.
13] Incorporating Sources / In-Text Citations
Online] Incorporating Forms Exercise due 11/18
In-Text Citation Exercise due 11/18
Week 13:
Nov.
20] Works Cited Citations / Titles
Online] Works Cited Exercise due 11/25
Week 14:
Nov.
27] THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY—NO CLASS
Online] Title Exercise due 12/2
Week 15:
Dec.
4] ** Final Draft of Research Paper Due ** / Introduction to Take-Home Final Essay
Turn in to me by 9:30 a.m.: Final draft and an electronic copy of your essay to the Turnitin link in our online class
Week 16:
Dec.
11] Final Exam Week—No Class
Online] Final Take-Home Essay Online Submission due 12/11 by 11:00 a.m. (no hard copy will be turned
in for this assignment)
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(** Note: changes can and may be made at the Instructor’s discretion **)
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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
ENGL 1302 is a required course for most majors.
As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with knowledge concerning
the field of English, modeling good teaching strategies, and organizing and monitoring the experience that allows you to connect
the information that you learn in this course to the real world of your education.
As a student wanting to learn about writing, it is your responsibility to read the lectures, submit assignments on the due dates,
participate in the online activities, and (hopefully) enjoy yourself.
As I believe that engaging the students in the learning is essential for teaching to be effective, you will spend the majority of your
time involved in interactive activities. You will be involved in discussions with your classmates and your instructor. As you will
want to contribute to these discussions, you will need to be prepared to discuss, analyze and evaluate information from the
lectures and other assigned readings.
STUDENT WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To facilitate your control when writing, and
to encourage thoughtful writing, you will be given assignments that require you to practice key forms of analysis
and argumentation. Students will be required to successfully complete the following:
Critical Analysis Paper
1. Use the rhetorical strategies discussed in the lectures to provide a well-written analysis of how the writer
creates his/her argument.
2. Include examples taken directly from the text to illustrate your points.
3. Discuss your underlying ideas about how the rhetorical strategies can strengthen or weaken an argument.
4. Evaluate the writer’s use of these strategies.
Literary Analysis Paper
Topic-Based Research Paper
GRADING SCALE
Evaluation Rubric: Grades will be assigned in accordance with the “Evaluation Rubric,” to which you will
be given access. Grades will be assigned on a +/- scale (point equivalents are 88/85/82 for a B+/B/B-, for
example).
GRADING ASSESSMENTS
1] 2 semester essays (roughly 900 words each)
2] Research Paper (roughly 1800 words)
3] Exercises/Quizzes
4] Peer Evaluation Exercises
5] Final Essay
(Essay #1)
(Essay #2)
(Essay #3)
(4 lowest scores will be dropped)
15%
20%
30%
15%
10%
10%
INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
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Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be
derived
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Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures
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Description of any special projects or assignments
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Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
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Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or
assignments
Check email daily and respond in a timely fashion (within 24 hours)
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
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Log in regularly to class and participate in class discussions and activities
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Read and comprehend the lectures
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Complete the required essays and homework assignments & quizzes
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Ask for help when there is a question or problem
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Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
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Complete the all three major essays
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PROGRAM/DISCIPLINE REQUIREMENTS
The semester essays are a discipline requirement of ENGL 1302. These essays are essential in preparing you for
a lifetime of writing. The essays also reinforce what you are learning in class by connecting theory to the real
world. These assignments are very important and as such, all three major essays (Essay #1, Essay #2, and Essay
#3) must be completed or you will not receive a passing grade in this class.
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
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit.
COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average
(GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades “IP,” “COM”
and “I” do not affect GPA.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
None. All readings will be taken from online sources.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 19
First Day of Classes
February 1
Day of Record
March 14-18
Spring Break
March 25
Spring Holiday
April 5
Last Day to Withdraw, 4:30 p.m.
May 8
Last Day of Classes
May 9-13
Final Exams (No Classes; Only Final Exams)
May 15
Semester Ends
HCC POLICY STATEMENT: ADA
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychological, vision, hearing, etc.) who
needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office (713-718-7909) at the
beginning of each semester.
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HCC POLICY STATEMENT: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
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 is on the HCC website under Students-Anti-discrimination. 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.
Log in to http://www.edurisksolutions.org. Sign in using your HCC student email account, and then go
to the button at the top right that says Login and enter your student number.
HCC POLICY STATEMENTS
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:
http://central.hccs.edu/students/student-handbook/
Access DE Policies on their Web site:
All students are responsible for reading and understanding the DE Student Handbook, which contains policies,
information about conduct, and other important information. For the DE Student Handbook click on the link below
or go to the DE page on the HCC website.
The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to the DE student.
Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the mandatory orientation. It is the student's
responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents. The handbook contains valuable information,
answers, and resources, such as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements,
etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing procedures,
technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student Handbook by visiting this link:
http://de.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/student-services/DE-StudentHandbook.pdf
PAPERS AND ROUGH DRAFTS
*You must submit all three main essays in order to qualify for a passing grade in the class*
Failure to Submit an Essay: I will not accept an essay until the previous essay has been submitted for
a grade. So, for example, if you do not complete Essay #1, you will not be permitted to submit any of the other
essays.
How to Submit Your Papers and Exercises: Save your files with a simple, clear file name that
includes your name and the assignment.
You must submit all your online work in one of the traditional processing formats (Word, Richtext, for
example). You may not use pdf’s, jpeg’s, or zipped files; the Moodle system generally does not read them and I
need to manipulate the text. If you submit work in these forms, or if I cannot open what you submit, then I
cannot grade them; thus, you will receive a 0 for these assignment, as I cannot prove that anything was actually
submitted.
Rough Drafts: I am willing to read complete or partial drafts of Essays #1 and 2 at any time before the
day that Rough Drafts are due for the Peer Evaluation exercises, or seven days before Essay #3 is due.
Returning Graded Papers: It will take about two weeks to grade a stack of essays.
Grading Late Papers: All essays turned in after class on the due dates, for whatever reason, will be
placed in a separate pile and will be graded only after all of the on-time essays have been completed.
Lost Papers: It is the student’s responsibility to back up files regularly. Do not get caught by a
technical glitch. Keep a copy of your papers for your own file; should a paper be lost in the system, it is your
responsibility to give me another.
Peer Evaluation Exercises: You must have all of the paragraphs requested to participate, typed and
double-spaced. No partial participation will be allowed, and no late submissions will be accepted.
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ESSAY REQUIREMENTS (LENGTH, RESEARCH, FORMAT, ETC.)
Requirements: Essays that fail to fulfill the assignment’s requirements will not be accepted. Instead,
there is a four-step process for all major essays:
Step 1] Early Submission for bonus points: Essays submitted early (at least 24 hours before the due
date & time) and that fulfill all the requirements will be awarded a 5 point bonus on the essay grade;
Step 2] If your essay is submitted on time, and it fulfills the requirements, it will be accepted without
penalty. However, if your essay fails to fulfill the requirements, I will indicate which requirements on the Essay
Assignment sheet you have failed to fulfill. There will be a 5 point penalty for this. You will then have until the
next day to revise the essay and resubmit it;
Step 3] If your resubmitted essay fulfills the requirements, it will be accepted without further penalty.
However, if your essay still does not fulfill the requirements, I will indicate which requirements are still
unfulfilled, and you will be given another day to revise and resubmit the essay. There will be a 10 point penalty
for this.
Step 4] If your essay now fulfills the requirements, it will be accepted without further penalty.
However, if your essay still does not fulfill the requirements, I will not accept another submission and I will not
read your essay; instead, your essay will be assigned a grade of “F” (55 points).
LATE ESSAYS
Late Essays: Late essays will be automatically placed on whatever Step the ontime essays are in. For
example, if your essay is 5 hours late, you will be on Step 3 above (see the section on Essay Requirements); if
your essay is submitted after the resubmission due date described in Step 3, then your essay will automatically
be placed on Step 4.
No essays will be accepted after the Step 4 due date has passed.
LATE EXERCISES
Late exercises will not be accepted for any reason. Instead, I will drop your 4 lowest exercise scores,
which should cover any emergencies that you might have.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Absences: Attendance is required by the State of Texas. Students who have no record of attendance
(including logging in and submitting work) before the Official Day of Record (Feb. 1) will be automatically
dropped from the course by the Registrar’s department. Students dropped for nonattendance will not be
reinstated.
In addition, attendance (including submitting online work) is required by the State of Texas and HCCS
at all class meetings. Instructors are expected to drop students who have missed more than 6 hours of class
and/or its online equivalent. What does this mean?:
1] Students who fail to complete at least 50% of the online exercises by Apr. 5 will be dropped;
2] Students who fail to submit both Essay #1 and Essay #2 by Apr. 5 will be dropped.
FX Grades: In addition, should you fail because you have stopped attending/participating, the State of
Texas now requires that you be given an “FX”—a failure for reasons of attendance. What does this mean for us?:
1] Since all three major essays must be submitted in order to get a grade in the class, students who fail
to submit Essay #3 will be assigned an FX;
Withdrawal: It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw; so, should you decide to drop the class, do not
merely stop logging in to class. While it is my intention to drop students for the reasons listed above, it is not my
responsibility to drop you. If you are still on my roll at the end of the semester, for whatever reason, you will
receive a grade.
EXCUSES
Broken computers, printers out of ink, car running out of gas, illness, etc. These may be reasons why
you cannot turn in your paper on time, but they are not excuses. If you wait until the last minute to turn
something in and fate conspires against you, then you have only yourself to blame. Always keep a backup copy
of your essay and do not wait until the last minute to submit your work.
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EXTRA CREDIT
There is none. Your grade in this class will be determined by how well you do on the assignments
themselves.
EAGLE ONLINE
It is the student’s responsibility to have dependable Internet access. Plan ahead—if your
computer is down, keep in mind that HCC provides computer labs for your use. Public libraries also offer
computer access. This is a DE class, so access is a requirement. If you cannot access the class, you cannot
participate.
Online Participation: You should log into Eagle Online daily to check for announcements and do the
required assignments for the week. Unless you have informed me of an emergency, failing to log in the first
week, failing to log in regularly throughout the semester, and failing to complete assignments will be regarded as
not attending, and absences will be recorded.
Technical Compliance: Things will go smoothly if you (1) install the free Firefox browser (not the
beta version), (2) run the latest Java script, and (3) allow pop-ups. You must use the Firefox browser for full
compatibility with Eagle Online. Other web browsers are not fully supported. Be sure to use Firefox for critical,
timed tasks such as quizzes and assignment submissions. You will also need Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Note that
some systems do not respond well to Firefox; if you are having trouble accessing the material in Eagle Online,
switch to Internet Explorer or Google Chrome to see if they give you access.)
Eagle Online User ID and Login: Your login user ID is your HCC User ID (sometimes referred to as the
“W” number). The password should be the one you created for HCC email. If you have forgotten your W#, go to
this address (https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprd/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG) and click the link for
forgotten ID. Go to this address (http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-e-maileagle-id/) for
information about resetting your password.
Technical Help: Many technical questions can be answered when you click on “Technical
Requirements,” a link in your Online Orientation, which is required for the course. I am glad to help you, of
course, with course content, but Tech Support is there to help you with your technical questions. If you have any
problems other, contact the Eagle Online Help Desk (713-718-2000) for help.
Eagle Technical Problems: If technical problems occur, say, Eagle Online or the HCC network goes
down, we will obviously have trouble accessing the online platform and meeting deadlines. I will, then, adjust
deadlines accordingly.
POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:
1] “Plagiarism”—using another person’s paper, words, or ideas without quotation marks (if exact words
are used) or appropriate citation.
2] “Collusion”--the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for credit.
A student guilty of a first offense will earn a grade of 0 on the assignment involved. For a second offense,
the student will earn an F for the course.
* TEXAS WITHDRAWAL RULE *
Students who repeat a course three or more times, or who accumulate 6 or more “W”’s during their
college career, face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. If
you are considering course withdrawal, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your
study habits, reading and writing homework, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring
that might be available. HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and
DE counselors that you might fail a class because of absences and/or poor academic performance.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Receiving a “W” or an “FX” in a course may affect the status of your student visa. Once a “W” or an “FX”
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.
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TUTORING: THE WRITING CENTER
The Southwest 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. In one-on-one consultations tutors collaborate with students in
understanding a writing assignment, developing ideas, shaping content, writing a thesis, drafting, revising, selfediting, and learning to proofread. Tutors will also assist students with learning about research and using
sources. Furthermore, the Writing Centers offer access to computers and interactive websites for improving
grammar skills. At the Southwest College Writing Centers, each tutoring session becomes a learning experience.
The Southwest College Writing Centers are located in Room N-110 (Scarcella Center) at the Stafford
Campus and Room C-218 at the West Loop Campus, where tutoring is available. The hours will be posted each
semester.
NEW 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.
MENINGITIS IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED FOR SPRING REGISTRATION
Texas Senate Bill 1107 passed in May 2011, requires that new HCC students and former HCC 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. Beginning with
Spring registration, November 7, students will have to satisfy this requirement prior to enrollment. For more
information and a list of exemptions please go to
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/admissions-registration-center/new-student-general-admissions-steps/submitmeningitis-documentation
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/hccs/currentstudents/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.
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ENGLISH MISSION STATEMENT
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 detaioled prose; and develop students’ reading, writing, and analytical skills.
ENGLISH 13O2 COURSE DESCRIPTION
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
thinking about evidence and conclusions.
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COURSE PURPOSE
English 1302 is designed to help students write multi-paragraph, analytical, and argumentative essays that have
the following qualities:
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clarity in purpose and expression,
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appropriate and sensible organization,
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sound content, including applications of concepts from and references to assigned readings,
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completeness in development,
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unity and coherence,
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appropriate strategies of development,
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sensitivity to audience,
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effective choice of words and sentence patterns,
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grammatical and mechanical correctness, and
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appropriate MLA citations format.
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