Instructor:
Rebekah Mattox
WELCOME to English 1102!
Prerequisite: You MUST have passed ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher to enroll in
ENGL 1102.
Accommodations: Individuals with disabilities who
need to request accommodations should contact the
Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 214
VI phone at 770-961-3719 or via e-mail at
disabilityservices@clayton.edu .
The MAIN ENGL 1102 Syllabus is at:
http://a-s.clayton.edu/langlit/resources/1102_syllabus.html
Instructor's email:
RebekahMattox@mail.clayton.edu
becksbaily@comcast.net
CALENDAR: Required use-Your online calendar information will be provided in class!
Please email to both addresses in case of server
and other problems!
Refer to both your ONLINE CALENDAR and check your CSU email
often!
NOTE THAT students must exchange contact information!
Students are responsible for contacting other students regarding missed
class time!
Class Online Message Board
www.tutorpal.com
(Click on Becks' Back Porch)
Participation at the class-online-message-board is required. More
directions will be given in class!
Text's Companion Web Site
QUIZZES
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/bedintrocompact/pages/bcs-main.asp?
Save all electronic assignments as text files!
Incorrectly formatted emails will be deleted, and
no credit will be given for attached work!
When emailing me, format subject field as
follows:
Name/ ENGL-1102/TIME/Reason for email
Computer Policy: All students at Clayton State are
required to have access to a laptop computer and to
use that computer actively in all courses for e-mail
access, electronic submission of papers, and other
uses.
Attendance and Roll Call: Students must attend classes, and roll will be called
during every class. Any student who misses five or more classes in a MW or
TR class is subject to failure of that class no matter what the reason for
absence. Three absences and/or excessive tardiness can cause grade reductions.
Late Work and Make-Up Policy:
 All late work can receive a grade of no better than 80, but a 80 is
not guaranteed.
I do not grant make-ups for tests and exams!
Copies: Students are REQUIRED to save ALL
work on an external source such as a CD. Always
keep copies of all important work--including print
copies of electronic files--until after you receive your
final grade in the course. Your instructor will retain
your final exam, and may retain the originals or
copies of your other papers, but the responsibility for
document preservation (for grade appeals or other
reasons) is yours.
CAA
The Center for Academic Assistance (CAA for short), located on the lower floor of the CSU
Library, is available for help with writing or reading problems either on a drop-in basis or by
appointment; an appointment is recommended for consultations; however, to use SkilssBank,
audio-lessons, or videos, no appointment is required. Always log-in and log-out at the CAA!
Also document your Study Journal of CAA visits.
Students are required to visit the CAA.
One hour is required before midterm--see calendar for exact date.
Another hour is due after midterm.
One-half hour is required as a writing consultation to discuss ONE of your papers! Log-in and logout at the CAA AND document your time on your STUDY JOURNAL.
A total of two hours is due in the CAA by semester's end. See calendar for exact date.
Click below to visit the Center for Academic Assistance (First Floor of Library):
http://adminservices.clayton.edu/caa/
WRITING MATERIALS IN CAA:
http://adminservices.clayton.edu/caa/materials/writingmaterials.htm
STUDY JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT
Always document what you did in the CAA and reflect on instructional usefulness.
CAA time may NOT simply be “individual study;” CAA time must be one of the three following: 1SkillsBank; 2-Video/audio-lessons; 3-Writing consultation appointment.
http://caa.clayton.edu
The Study Journal is a diary of your activities related to THIS class.
Include the Study Journal in your Portfolio.
Include in the STUDY JOURNAL the following-Date/ Activity/Approx. time spent /Notes/Comments
(Sometimes, I will give you short writing assignments to enter here on your Study Journal--the assignments will be
announced in class, and they will also be on the class-online-calendar!)
Remember--Ongoing STUDY JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT
Always document what you did in the CAA and reflect on instructional usefulness.
CAA time may NOT simply be “individual study;” CAA time must be one of the three following: 1- SkillsBank; 2Video/audio-lessons; 3-Writing consultation appointment.
Save all marked and graded assignments for your PORTFOLIO, due at final exam time.
Include copies of all assignments!
Your PORTFOLIO, due at your final exam, will include-marked essays and other writings; author information (and other notes given in class); online quizzes, and other
assignments to be announced throughout the course.
Your portfolio is an opportunity to illustrate scholarly endeavors--as well as some creativity and individuality--try
to have some fun with your studies and writings!
Stay current with all class announcements to make sure your portfolio is complete.
You will not be answered at the end of the course if you ask,"What should be in the portfolio?"
you have several study partners to stay current with class assignments and activities!)
(So make sure
GRADING
Essay 1
15%
Essay 2
15%
Test
10%
Final Exam (timed essay)
25%
Research Paper
25%
Participation/Portfolio
(This includes oral reports, Writer’s Reference
Exercises, class discussions, and other calendar
assignments.)
In addition to plagiarism, not completing any
assignment can be grounds for failure.
10%
CODE OF CONDUCT
We are all to strive to continuously be collaborative, not
combative, polite, and not rude.Cooperation is expected.
Let's make this class one where we do not dread seeing
each other! Note that this class is within the
COMMUNICATIONS DISCIPLINE. Any inappropriate, rude
behavior and/or communications could adversely
influence your grade because one of our main goals is to
learn how to EFFECTIVELY communicate!
Let’s have fun! Let the learning begin!
Sources of Help
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The Library staff can help you locate information to use in your writing. Library resources are also available
online at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/library/.
The Department of Language and Literature homepage ((http://a-s.clayton.edu/langlit/) contains links to
information on the Regents’ Test and other useful materials such as the “mini-handbook” guide to the Clayton
State University Writing Guidelines.
Spring Semester 2006
Last registration before classes begin ...................................................................................... January 4-5
Tuition and fee payment deadline .......................................................................................... January 5
First weekend classes................................................................................................................. January 7
Drop/Add ............................................................................................................................... January 9-11
[Registrations initiated after January 5 are assessed a $100.00 late registration fee.]
First day of weekday classes ...................................................................................................... January 9
MLK Holiday (no weekend classes) ..................................................................................... January 14-16
Governor’s Honors Program ............................................................. January 27, 28; February 3, 4, 10, 11
Last Day to Apply for Summer 2006 Graduation ....................................................................... January 30
Counselor Luncheon .................................................................................................................. February 1
Midterm Grade Submission Period ..................................................................................... February 14-28
First half semester ends................................................................................................................. March 1
Half semester final exams ........................................................................................................... March 2-5
Midterm - last day to withdraw without accountability ..................................................................... March 3
Spring Break (no classes) ......................................................................................................... March 6-12
Registration for second half semester ....................................................................................... March 9-10
Open House ................................................................................................................................ March 11
Second half semester begins ....................................................................................................... March 13
Career Expo ................................................................................................................................ March 16
Literary Meet................................................................................................................................ March 17
Social Studies Fair ....................................................................................................................... March 18
Regents’ Testing ......................................................................................................... March 17, 18, 20, 21
Honors Convocation ......................................................................................................................... April 6
Advance Registration for Summer/Fall 2006 ...................................................................... April 10-May 19
Last full-semester weekend classes ........................................................................................... April 22-23
Last day of weekday classes ............................................................................................................ May 1
Study day May 2
CSU Service Awards (Smith Award) ................................................................................................. May 2
Final Exams ................................................................................................................................... May 3-8
All Faculty Grades Due ................................................................................................................... May 10
Spring Commencement .................................................................................................................. May 13