English 1302 Syllabus
Dallas College – Richland Campus
Instructor Contact Information
Name: Angela McCovery
Email: angelamccovery@dcccd.edu
Office Phone: 972-238-6070 The best way to reach me is via email or Remind (code is
in our Blackboard online course under “Start Here”)]
Office Location: L240
Course Information
Course Title: English Composition II
Course Number: ENGL 1302
Section Number: 82Y07
Semester/Year: Spring 2022
Credit Hours: 3
Class Meeting Time/Location: MW 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm D143
Certification Date: Monday, January 31, 2022
Last Day to Withdraw: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Course Prerequisites
ENGL 1301
Course Description
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing researchbased 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. (3 Lec.)
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.
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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.)
Texas Core Objectives
The College defines essential knowledge and skills that students need to develop
during their college experience. These general education competencies parallel the
Texas Core Objectives for Student Learning. In this course, the activities you engage in
will give you the opportunity to practice two or more of the following core competencies:
1. Critical Thinking Skills - to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and
analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
2. Communication Skills - to include effective development, interpretation, and
expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills - to include the manipulation and analysis of
numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions
4. Teamwork - to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work
effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal
5. Personal Responsibility - to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and
consequences to ethical decision-making
6. Social Responsibility - to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic
responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global
communities
Graded Work
The tables below provide a summary of the graded work in this course and an
explanation of how your final course grade will be calculated.
Summary of Graded Work
Assignments
Percentages
Discussion Boards
5 @ 30%
Class Participation
4 @ 20%
Quizzes
4 @ 20%
Papers
4 @ 30%
TOTAL: 100%
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Final Grade
Percentages
Letter Grade
90-100%
A
80-89%
B
70-79%
C
60-69%
D
0-59%
F
Final Grades are available in eCampus, eConnect and via touchtone telephone at
972-613-1818 with your student ID number.
Description of Graded Work (All work is located within Modules in
ecampus/Blackboard)
Discussion Boards:
Discussion Boards are writing opportunities in which you respond to questions about the
reading(s). You will develop 5 well thought-out 200-word responses to Discussion
Board (DB) questions and respond to 2 classmates’ questions in 100 word replies
in the same forum. That means for each DB you will have 3 or more responses (yours
and 2 classmates). Here’s the rubric: No classmate response will earn a 50%.
Response to 1 classmate earns 70%. Two substantive posts to 2 classmates’ posts will
receive full credit or 100% for the discussion thread. Additionally, you will be graded on
usage, so proofread your submissions prior to posting.You must select “Create Thread”
to begin your submission.
Class Participation:
The following are considered class participation: One-minute (one page) response
papers on readings or articles, admit and exit slips/tickets (paragraph) answering or
posing 1 question about the topic, 3-2-1s, think/pair/shares, philosophical chairs or other
collaborative assignments. Readings should be read and ready to discuss by the class
date that they appear in the course calendar in eCampus. All class participation must be
in edited American English and follow MLA format/style. (refer to an MLA
style/handbook)
Quizzes: The quizzes over the topics, readings and videos will be due on Fridays by
11:59 pm. You will be allowed three attempts at the quiz and your highest score will be
counted towards your final course grade.
Papers: Essays, 3-5 pages in length written that build upon each other beginning with
an issue proposal and ending in a researched position paper (term paper) which uses
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primary and secondary sources. These essays should be developed, revised, edited
and proofread in MLA Essay format and standard edited American English. No PDFs –
only Microsoft Word documents uploaded to Blackboard will be accepted.
Required Course Materials
NO REQUIRED TEXT. All texts, readings and assignments will be available in
ecampus/Blackboard through online open access, Open Educational Resources (OER),
or provided by me. However, Everything’s an Argument with Readings, 8th edition.
ISBN: 9781319056261 is available and included (see below) in your course if you would
like reinforcement of what I cover in the course.
If your Dallas College course requires learning materials they will be provided as part of
the IncludED program (dcccd.edu/included) or as free materials you can access in your
online course shell.
If you opt out of the IncludED program, you are responsible for obtaining all your
required learning materials by the first day of the class. For more details, see
Institutional Policies.
Attendance and Your Final Grade
Attendance:
This is a course that meets face-to-face, however, logging in to our
eCampus/Blackboard course daily is expected. I expect students to log in no less than
twice a week. If you need help or have questions contact me as soon as possible. If
you cannot log in regularly or are not actively participating and finishing
assignments, you should expect to fail the course and are advised to drop. I set
my students up for success in all my courses and make it easy to meet course
expectations!
Weekly Asynchronous Class Meetings and Communication
I will use email, Microsoft Teams, and Remind to communicate with you. I will hold
office hours virtually in Microsoft Teams, Monday through Thursday from 2 pm – 4
pm. I’ll cover the assignments for the week and record the session for those who cannot
attend. These meetings are not mandatory – just for information! We can discuss your
assignments, conference about your progress in the course, or just connect!
Late Work Policy
Late work is not accepted. Assignments are due on the due date by 11:59 pm in
eCampus/Blackboard. Do not email them to me.
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Other Course Policies
Writing Help:
The Writing Center provides free tutoring. More info online at: Writing Center
For MLA style and format or for grammar practice visit online writing labs such as the
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) at: http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu.
When you utilize either the Writing Center for assistance, ensure that you have 1. Your
draft; 2. Your essay description; 3. Your grading rubric
Responsibility: Each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the
contents and provisions of the District’s policies, procedures, and regulations
concerning student conduct. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly
constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
Institutional Policies
Institutional Policies include information about tutoring, Disabilities Services, class drop
and repeat options, Title IX, and more.
E-Campus Directions:
1. Go to www.dcccd.edu
2. Click eCampus link (upper right)
3. If it is your first time to log in to eCampus, find the "Login Here" box. Type an "e"
followed by your seven-digit Student ID# for BOTH the USERNAME and the
PASSWORD. You will be immediately prompted to change your password. The
eCampus login is NOT the same as the eConnect login. If you still cannot log in, please
contact Technical Support on the web or by phone at 1-866-374-7169 or 972-669-6402.
Course Schedule
Semester Outline:
Module 1
Issue Proposal
Module 2
Annotated Bibliography
Module 3
Mapping the Issue
Module 4
Researched Position Paper
Note: Bold items are actual assignments to be turned in to Blackboard
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Topic
Readings & Assignments
Week 1
Issue Proposal
Readings: Intro to the Course; What is the
1/21/2022
Rhetorical Situation; What is Argument?; What is by 11:59 pm
the Issue Proposal?
Assignments: Exit Slip 1; DB1 (Introductions);
choosing topic
Week 2
Readings: Universal Themes as Possible
Topics
Assignments: DB 2; Quiz 1; Select topic and
develop first draft of IP
1/28/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 3
Readings: Model IP
Assignments: revising and editing first draft
of IP
2/4/2022 by
11:59 pm
Week 4
Readings: Model IP
Assignments: IP final draft
2/11/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 5
Annotated Bibliography
Readings: What is an Annotated Bibliography?; 2/18/2022
How to Select the Best Sources; Using the
by 11:59 pm
Library’s Resources (databases, online catalogs,
TRAAP Test; Easybib.com)
Assignments: Exit Slip 2; Quiz 2
Week 6
Readings: Model Annotated Bibliography
Assignments: selection of 5 sources;
developing the first draft of the AB
2/25/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 7
Readings: Model AB
Assignments: DB3; revising and editing the
AB
3/4/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 8
Readings: Model AB
Assignments: AB final draft
3/11/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 9
Mapping the Issue
Readings: What is Mapping the Issue?
Assignments: Exit Slip 3; DB 3; developing
the first draft of MI
3/25/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 10
Readings: Model MI
Assignments: Exit Slip 3; Quiz 3; developing
the first draft of MI
4/1/2022
by 11:59 pm
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Due Date
Topic
Readings & Assignments
Due Date
Week 11
Readings: Model MI
Assignments: DB 4; revising and editing the
first draft of MI
4/8/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 12
Readings: Model MI
Assignments: the final draft of MI
4/15/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 13
Researched Position Paper
(Bringing it All Together)
Readings: What is the Researched Position
Paper?
Assignments: Outline of the RPP
4/22/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 14
Readings: Model RPP
Assignments: Exit Slip 4; Quiz 4;
developing the first draft of the RPP
4/29/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 15
Readings: Model RPP
Assignments: DB 5; revising and editing the
first draft of the RPP
5/6/2022
by 11:59 pm
Week 16
Assignment: The RPP final draft is due on or
before the last day of class (Thursday,
5/12/2022)
5/12/2022
by 11:59 pm
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus and calendar as necessary.
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