PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Welcome to EGL1010!
Fall 2010
INSTRUCTOR:
Jeffrey Snodgrass, Associate Professor
English Department
OFFICE:
M3064
PHONE NUMBERS:
Office: 301.322-0603
Department: 301.322-0561/0562
EMAIL ADDRESS:
snodgrjl@pgcc.edu
All credit students (with the exception of Howard Community
College students enrolled at Laurel College Center) are
required to use Owl Mail for all college communication.
OFFICE HOURS:
M-F, 7-8 AM
COURSE DESCRIPTION: University-parallel freshman English. Fundamentals of effective
prose writing, including required essays and a research paper. Prerequisite: A 79 on the Reading
Placement Test and a satisfactory writing score on the Writing Placement Test, a P2 grade in
DVE 001, a grade of D or higher in English 1000, or placement by essay at the time of placement
testing.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
(1.) Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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Write informative, analytical, and argumentative essays
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Formulate restricted, unified and precise thesis statements for essays
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Organize essay content into introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs
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Compose restricted, unified, and precise topic sentences for paragraphs
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Write unified, coherent, and well-developed paragraphs
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Apply grammar and usage rules correctly
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Use appropriate diction
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Write clear, concise sentences
(2.) In addition, students will demonstrate their ability to conduct basic research:
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Use the library resources to locate and evaluate material relevant to specific topic
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Take notes in sufficient detail and with accurate citation
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Demonstrate their understanding of the concept of plagiarism by not using a
source without proper acknowledgment
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Synthesize several different sources into an essay to support its thesis
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Quote, summarize, and paraphrase responsibly within that paper
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The research paper must be a minimum of 1200 words and require at least 5
reliable sources
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Document sources according to the MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style
format
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TEXTBOOK: Steps to Writing Well with Additional Readings (Jean Wyrick) 8th ed.
ISBN=978-1-4282-9205-5
OTHER REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS: 3X5 lined notecards (approx. 50)
GRADING CRITERIA: The following percentages will apply to your final grade—
Papers 1-4
Research Paper
Midterm
Final
Participation
60%
25%
05%
05%
05%
I will calculate your final grade using the following formula—
((P*60)+(RP*25)+(M*5)+(F*5)+(Par*5))/100
I grade work based on the following scale; your final grade will not be “shaded”—
A+
A
AB+
=
=
=
=
96.7-100
93.3-96.6
89.9-93.2
86.5-89.8
B
=
83.1-86.4
D+
=
66.1-69.4
B=
79.7-83.0
D
=
62.7-66.0
C+
=
76.3-79.6
D=
59.3-62.6
C
=
72.9-76.2
F
=
00.0-59.2
C=
69.5-72.8
Q GRADES: Students are expected to attend and participate in class activities. Students who
either never attended the class or who ceased attendance during the first 20 percent of the course
will be assigned a “Q” grade by the instructor. The Q grade is a final grade and will not be
replaced with a different grade at a later time. Although the Q grade will not impact students’
GPA, the issuance of a Q grade will likely decrease students’ financial aid awards.
HOW ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED: All formal written papers are to be
submitted on the date due at the start of class. Papers will be marked down one letter grade for
each class period that they are overdue. If you must turn in a paper late, please make
arrangements to do so prior to the due date.
All formal papers must be word-processed, double-spaced, and incorporate 1” margins. You
need not use a title page (save a tree) or plastic cover of any kind. Simply staple the paper
together in the upper left-hand corner and put your name and paper number on the first page.
IMPORTANT COURSE AND REGISTRATION DATES:
Log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu for updates and announcements.
No classes – College closed – Labor Day
Last day to apply for fall graduation
Last day to change from “credit to audit” or “audit to
credit” for full-semester classes
Saturday-Monday, September 4-6
Wednesday, September 15
Friday, September 24
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Last day to withdraw from first half-semester classes
Registration for Intersession 2011 begins
No classes – College Enrichment Day (except Laurel
College Center)
Last day to withdraw from full semester classes
Advance registration for spring 2011 begins
No classes – Start of Thanksgiving Break
No classes – College closed – Thanksgiving Break
Last day to withdraw from second half-semester classes
Advance registration for spring 2011 ends
Open registration for spring 2011 begins
Final exam period/last week of fall 2010 classes
Registration for Intersession ends. In-person registration
for spring closes. Registration resumes Wednesday,
January 5.
College Closed – Winter Break
Spring 2011 semester begins
Wednesday, October 6
Monday, October 25
Tuesday, October 26
Friday, November 19
Monday, November 22
Wednesday, November 24
Thursday-Sunday, November 25-28
Monday, November 29
Wednesday, December 1
Thursday, December 2
Friday-Thursday, December 10-16
Friday, December 17
Wednesday-Tuesday, December 22January 4
Monday, January 24
New! IMPORTANT PAYMENT AND REFUND DATES:
Classes must be paid for or college-approved payment arrangements (i.e., payment plan or
financial aid) in place by the following dates.
Students enrolling on or after August 23 will not be dropped for failure to pay but will be
accountable for all costs. To avoid paying for a course, students must drop the course by its
refund deadline. See the refund schedule.
Refund Schedule
Courses Meeting
1st half of the semester
Once a week for full semester
More than once a week for full semester
2nd half of the semester
5 weeks
Less than 5 weeks
Weekends
Online and Hybrid
Final Date for Refund
Wednesday, September 8
One day before the second class meeting
Wednesday, September 8
Monday, October 25
2 days after the first class
First day of the class
Thursday following the first class weekend
Wednesday, September 8
DELAYED COLLEGE OPENINGS:
When the college announces a delayed opening, all classes with at least 45 minutes of class time
remaining at the time of the opening will be held. For example, in the event of a 10 a.m.
opening, a 9:30-10:45 a.m. class will be held. This procedure applies to all credit classes. To
sign up for text alerts such as school closings and delays, log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu
or from www.pgcc.edu and click Owl Alert Notification System on the Bookmarks tab. Owl
Alert is the college’s instant messaging and email notification system.
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DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (use text provided below)
Students requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support Services Office (B-124)
or call (301) 322-0838 (voice) or (301) 322-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for services and accommodations.
Students with documented disabilities should discuss the matter privately with their instructors at the beginning of the
semester and provide a copy of their Student/Faculty Accommodation Form.
CIVILITY STATEMENT (use text provided below)
To promote a community of scholarship and civility, everyone at Prince George’s Community College is expected to
be respectful, tolerant and courteous towards others at all times, adhere to college policies and procedures, and respect
college property. Creating a culture of civility both inside and outside the classroom is everyone’s responsibility.
CODE OF CONDUCT (use text provided below)
The Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the rights and responsibilities of students and
establishes a system of procedures for dealing with students charged with violations of the code and other rules and
regulations of the college. A student enrolling in the college assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a
manner compatible with the college's function as an educational institution. Refer to the 2010-2011 Student
Handbook, beginning on page 38, for a complete explanation of the Code of Conduct, including the Code of
Academic Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive student behavior.
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (use text provided below)
The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In the pursuit of
knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share responsibility for adhering to
the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a community committed to academic achievement and
scholarship, the Code of Academic Integrity advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is
produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Academic
Integrity is in the 2010-2011 Student Handbook (pages 40-42) and posted on the college's website.
CLASSROOM POLICIES: You may eat and drink in the classroom, just as long as you clean
up after yourself. You may get up during class to use the restroom, etc., but please be as quiet as
possible so as not to disrupt the class session. I will provide opportunities throughout the
semester to earn extra credit. With permission, you may tape record class sessions.
International Education Center
Lanham Hall, Room 221
http://academic.pgcc.edu/internationalcenter/
301-322-0750
The International Education Center provides academic support and assistance to students who
need help with courses or with understanding the American higher education system. The
Center brings international and American students together for learning enrichment activities,
including a variety of discussion forums that foster awareness and understanding of cultural
issues.
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Computer and Learning Labs
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Marlboro Learning Lab
Marlboro Hall
Room 2129
301-322-0503
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am – 8:45 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 3:45 pm
Sat.: 8:30 am – 2:45 pm
Sun.: 10 am – 1 pm
Math Learning Center
Marlboro Hall
Room 3104
301-583-5257
Mon.-Thurs.: 9 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 9 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 2 pm
Sun.: Closed
Open Computer Lab
Bladen Computer Center
Bladen Hall
Room 104
301-322-0999
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am – 10:15 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 4:45 pm
Sun.: Closed
Open Computer Lab
Center for Advanced
Technology
Center for Advanced
Technology
Rooms 101 and 201
301-322-0999
Ext. 9091
Mon.-Fri.: 8 am – 10:15 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 4:45 pm (first floor
only)
Sun.: Closed
Other Resources, Services, and Academic Support
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Academic Advising
Bladen Hall
Room 124
301-322-0151
Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Sat.: Closed
Sun: Closed
Academic Advising Website: http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicResources/academicAdvising.aspx
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Bookstore
Largo Student Center
Room 116
301-322-0912
Mon-Tues
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed-Thurs 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
There are extended and Saturday
hours at the beginning of the
semester.
Please call or check website to
confirm.
Bookstore Website: http://www.pgccbookstore.com
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Campus Police
Facilities Management
Building
301-322-0666
24 hours, 7 days a week
College Life Services
Largo Student Center
Room 149
301-322-0853
Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am – 5 pm
eLearning Services
Accokeek Hall Building
Room 346
301-322-0463
Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 5 pm
with phone support available until
9 pm
301-322-0476
Mon-Thurs.: 8:00 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8:00 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 10 am – 3 pm
Sun.: Closed
eLearning Services Website: www.pgcconline.com
Library
Accokeek Hall
First and Second Floors
Library Website: http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/library.aspx
Testing Center
(Student Assessment
Services)
Bladen Hall
Room 100
301-322-0090
Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Fri.*: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 3:30 pm
Sun: Closed
No additional students will be
admitted for testing 30 minutes
prior to the posted closing time.
*On the first Friday of each
month, the Center closes at
2:30 pm with no admittance
after 2 pm.
Testing Center Website: http://academic.pgcc.edu/sas/index.html
Tutoring and Writing
Centers
Bladen Hall
Room 107
301-322-0748
Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tutoring and Writing Centers Website: http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/tutoringwriting.aspx