Name ___________________________ Instructor ______________________
(circle one) Fall/Spring semester ________ year
Directions: Please complete the following learning contract by filling in your name, checking which assignment(s) you plan to complete, signing the contract, and obtaining your instructor’s signature.
The assignments can be independently completed using The Learning Center (TLC) at Moorpark
College, other computer labs, or an independent computer. Approximately one hour must be completed each week. Your instructor will check your progress every week.
In order to accumulate a record of your time in TLC, Library 222, be sure to go to the counter to log in at the computer and click on your instructor’s name. If you are doing independent work outside of TLC, make sure that you have clarified with your instructor about how to accumulate hours.
All assessment instruments, handouts, videos, and CDs for assignments are available through The
Learning Center. Some materials are limited and may not always be available when needed.
Please be prepared to substitute activities and check again for the materials. All completed assignments are to be turned in to the instructor.
Grammar Assignments
Grammar describes how a language works. Whenever you watch a video, listen to a CD, or learn through textbook information and practice exercises, take notes on the rules and terminology. Always remember to log in on AccuTrack when you go to TLC.
I plan to use the following materials indicated by a check:
Video - English Grammar (Standard Deviants) – Part 1 (1 hour). You may want to break your viewing into sections . Take careful notes on each section.
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Video - English Grammar (Standard Deviants) – Part 2 (1 hour). You may want to break your viewing into sections . Take careful notes on each section.
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Other - Specify: Book Video Computer Instruction CD-Rom
Title _____________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______

II. Punctuation Assignments
Video - English Punctuation (Standard Deviants) Part I (1 hour). You may want to break your viewing into sections . Take careful notes on each section.
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
2. Video - English Punctuation (Standard Deviants), Part II (1 hour). You may want to break your viewing into sections . Take careful notes on each section.
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
3. In the Computer Lab, use the CD Punctuation Rules by Optimum Resource, Inc.). Take notes and do practice exercises work.
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
4. Other – Circle one: Book Video Computer Instruction CD-Rom
Title _____________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
5. Circle one: Book Video Computer Instruction CD-Rom
Title _____________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
IV. Study Skills - Go to http://all.successcenter.ohio-state.edu/sss/sss.asp
to take a study skills assessment. Follow the directions for a non-OSU student and print the results for reference.
Study Skills Assessment ______________________ Date____________ Hour(s)
Time Management Activity ______________________ Date ___________ hour(s)
Listening/Note taking Activity _______________________ Date ___________ hour(s)
Learning Styles Activity _______________________ Date ___________ hour(s)
Textbook Reading _______________________ Date ___________ hour(s)
III. English Tutoring: MANDATORY - Tutors are available in TLC in Library 222. Check for appointment times. Appointments should be made at least one week prior to the due date.
Name _____________________________________ Date __________ _____ ½ hour
Name _____________________________________ Date __________ _____ ½ hour

Independent work refers to work completed outside of class or TLC in some other location such as your home or an open access lab on campus. Make sure that you have clarified with your instructor about how to accumulate hours.
I. Grammar Assignments
1. In the Computer Lab or on an independent computer, take the following three SkillsTutor tests: Language Usage, Capitalization, and Grammar and Usage . First take one pretest very carefully, then do the required practice exercises based on what you missed, and then take the posttest. Then begin the next test and repeat the above process. You are welcome to have a handbook by your side for reference.
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
II. Punctuation Assignments
1. In the Computer Lab or on an independent computer, take the following two SkillsTutor tests: Language Mechanics (Writing) and Punctuation (Language) . First, take one pretest very carefully , then do the required practice exercises based on what you missed, and, finally,

take the posttest. Then begin the second test and repeat the above process. You are welcome to have a handbook by your side for reference.
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Specify: Book CD-Rom Website Title ___________________________________________
Section/chapter _______________________________________________________________
Date _________ hour(s) _______ Date________ hour(s) _______
Student Copy - English M02 Self-Paced Lab Hours
Learning Contract - 16 Hours
This Learning Contract is entered into by the Student and Instructor. As the student, to earn credit,
I agree to complete 16 hours of various assignments listed in the Learning Contract. I understand that about six of the total hours may be completed in The Learning Center (TLC). The remainder of

the work will be done independently at home or at another campus lab or directed by the instructor.
My instructor will review my work every week and assign a grade for the completed assignments.
I understand that I will be able to improve my writing skills when the lab assignments are completed on a weekly basis.
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Print your name Your Signature Date
ACTIVITY LOG Directions: Fill in the following sections and your activities in TLC or independent work. Do not lose it. This form may be checked every week and will be turned in at the end of the semester.
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Instructor’s Copy -
English M02 Self-Paced Lab Hours
Learning Contract - 16 Hours
This Learning Contract is entered into by the Student and Instructor. As the student, to earn credit,
I agree to complete 16 hours of various assignments listed in the Learning Contract. I understand that about six of the total hours may be completed in The Learning Center (TLC). The remainder of

the work will be done independently at home or at another campus lab or directed by the instructor.
My instructor may review my work every week. I will earn a grade for the completed assignments.
I understand that I will be able to improve my writing skills when the lab assignments are completed on a weekly basis.
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Print your name Your Signature Date
_____________________________ My email address is ______________________
Instructor’s Signature
My cell phone number is __________________