Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Course Syllabus
ENGLISH 1213: FRESHMAN COMPOSITION II Blended
ENGL 1213 continues to focus on patterns of developmental and expository writing, seeking to hone the writing skills learned in English 1113, as well as research skills and persuasive writing.
The emphasis is on technique, style and form.
Type of Course: Theory
Credit Hours: 3 hours of theory per semester: 48 hours total per semester
Class length: Full semester
Class format: Online
Required synchronous meetings: None
Prerequisites: None.
Instructor Name: Sareca Wilson
Office: NCAT 103F
Instructor Phone: (918) 293-4844
Instructor email: sareca.wilson@okstate.edu
Contact: My preferred method of contact is email. Please allow 24-48 hours to return your correspondence during the normal work week.
Instructor’s Office Hours (Central Time Zone):
Jan 6-Feb 25:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:20-11:20 and 12:30-2:15
Tuesday and Thursday: 10-10:50 and 2:00-3:30
Feb 26-Apr 22
Monday, Wednesday: 10:20-11:20
Tuesday and Thursday: 10-10:50 and 2:00-3:30
Friday: 10:20-11:20 and 12:30-2:15
Division Name: Arts and Sciences Division Phone: (918) 293-4768
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS
Texts:
Traditional textbook:McWhorter, Kathleen T. Successful College Writing, 6e, Bedford/St.
Martin’s. (Approximate cost to student ($95).
ISBN: 9781457670770 eBook option: Kathleen T. McWhorter, Bedford e-Book to Go for Successful College Writing,
6e ,
Bedford St. Martin’s
( Approximate cost to student: $45.99). The access code can be purchased through our bookstore or you can order your own.
ISBN: 9781457684333
References: None required
Materials: Device to store documents (jump drive, etc); research paper supplies, as needed.
Estimated Cost for Materials: Text and writing supplies: Approx. $70-80 depending on new or used editions.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, students should
Course Objectives
1.
Construct documents using Microsoft
Office.*
2.
Record/save course work on computer systems.*
3.
Compose written documents, using processes that combine critical thinking and rhetorical strategies.*
4.
Construct written documents using standard grammar, punctuation, spelling, and a variety of sentence types.*
Assessment of Objectives
Construct essays using Microsoft Word.
Record/save course assignments using the
Microsoft Word and the Online Classroom.
Compose essays that demonstrate an effective writing process.
5.
Create written documents that show a clear purpose and sense of audience.*
6.
Construct documents using MLA
Style.*
7.
Apply structural elements in compositions to affect meaning/content.*
8. Interpret research for the purpose of written communication.
9. Integrate research into written communication.
Construct essays which reflect correct usage of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Write essays which employ a variety of sentence types and structures in clear, concise, and forceful sentences.
Create essays which demonstrate a clear purpose and sense of audience.
Construct essays using MLA Style.
Apply structural elements to essays to affect meaning.
Interpret research into essays and longer papers.
Integrate research into essays and longer papers.
Aspects of the course objective assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. If applicable, an asterisk (*) above indicates this course is used in the university assessment program.
COURSE ACTIVITIES
In this course students will
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Participate in online discussions of readings from assigned course text.
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Participate in in-class activities in a writing setting.
 Keep a writer’s journal.
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Write well-developed essays that include definition, comparison/contrast, and cause and effect, some with research.
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Demonstrate a sense of community responsibility and a work ethic based on consistent class attendance and punctuality, peer evaluations, and group activities.
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Produce a research project complete with source cards, notes, drafts, and final paper which defends an argument of an approved topic.
GRADES WILL BE BASED ON QUALITY AND COMPLETION OF THESE TASKS:
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Class Involvement: Critiques, discussions, unannounced OSUIT journal writings, etc…………………………………………….10%
The Writer’s Journal…………………………………………. 10%
Grading Scale
A = 90.00 -100.00
*Research Project Argument Mode (final paper and process) 35% B = 80.00 – 89.99
Essays (definition, cause/effect, comparison/contrast)……… 45%
C = 70.00 - 79.99
D = 60.00 - 69.99
F = 00.00 - 59.99
*The student’s grade for this assignment will be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. A 70% competency or higher receives a Pass rating. This Pass/Fail rating is independent of the student’s course grade.
No extra credit assignments will be allowed for this course.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, each student with a disability is responsible for notifying the University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think you have a qualified disability and need special accommodations, you should notify the instructor and request verification of eligibility for accommodations from the Office of
Academic Accommodations/LASSO Center. Please advise the instructor of your disability as soon as possible, and contact The LASSO Center, to ensure timely implementation of appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official notice of a disability but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations. To receive services, you must submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake process during which the existence of a qualified disability is verified and reasonable accommodations are identified. The LASSO Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Noble Center. You may call 918.293.4855
for more information or fax documentation to 918.293.4853
.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at OSUIT. Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty or misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Academic dishonesty and/or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions:
(1) Plagiarism: the representation of previously written, published, or creative work as one’s own; (2) Unauthorized collaboration on projects; (3) Cheating on examinations; (4)
Unauthorized advance access to exams; (5) Fraudulent alteration of academic materials; (6)
Knowing cooperation with another person in an academically dishonest undertaking. Students are required to actively protect their work against misuse by others. For details, refer to The
OSUIT Student Handbook (Student Rights and Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior) available online at http://www.osuit.edu/academics/forms/student_rights_responsibility.pdf
AUTHORIZED TOOLS
Even though Google Drive and Knovio are recommended programs for video sharing, if these are problematic for students because of Internet issues, other comparable programs may be used as long as the student contacts the instructor prior to use. The same is policy holds true for
PowerPoint. If a student prefers another presentation tool like Prezi, as long as it is compatible
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to D2L’s system and other students can access it, the student can contact the instructor about using it.
TESTING
No scheduled exams/tests will be given in this course.
UNIVERSITY & COURSE EXPECTATIONS
It is the responsibility of each OSUIT student to read, abide by and maintain a copy of the syllabus for this course. Syllabi are available on the OSUIT website.
Students understand that excerpts or portions of their work may be utilized for institutional assessment purposes. The purpose of institutional assessment is for verification of student learning and program improvement. Every effort will be made to keep this information confidential.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Students are expected to cooperate in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning. Courteous and respectful behavior will be expected from all students each day. All pagers, cellular phones, CD and MP3 players should be turned off. The use of tobacco in any form in university buildings is prohibited.
COURSE CALENDAR:
This is subject to change, which will be announced via Online Classroom and/or in-class discussions. Midnight deadlines for online work for this blended class are 11:59 p.m. This includes both Friday and Sunday nights so if these deadlines are a problem, then make sure you work ahead to accommodate them.
Week Date
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Topics and Competencies
Jan 4-10
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Introduction of Course Syllabus
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Keeping a Journal
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3
4
Jan 11-17
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Unit 1: Argument
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The parts of an argument
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Reading arguments
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Elements and reasoning in an argument
Jan 18-24
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Unit 1: Argument
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Writing an argument
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Characteristics of an argument
Jan 25-31
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Unit 2: Definition Essay
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Prewriting
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Drafting
Homework Deadlines, Readings
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Chapters 2 pp. 29-31
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Online: Discussion due Jan 10
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Chapter 20
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Online: Discussion due Jan
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17
Chapter 21
Online: Discussion due Jan
24
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Journal 1 due Jan 25
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Chapter 18
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Online: Prewriting and First
Draft due January 29 to dropbox (see pp. 443-446 in textbook)
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Feb 1-7
Feb 8-14
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Unit 2: Definition Essay
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Revision
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Critique
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Unit 3: Comparison/Contrast Essay
Prewriting
Drafting
Prewriting
Revision
Critiques
Feb 15-21
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Unit 3: Comparison/Contrast Essay
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Revision
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Critiques
Feb 22-28
Feb 29-
Mar 6
Mar 7-13
Mar 14-20
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Unit 4: Cause and Effect Essay
Drafting
Unit 4: Cause and Effect Essay
Unit 5: Research Paper
Prewriting—
Topic selection
Planning sources
SPRING BREAK
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Mar 21-27
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Unit 5: Research Paper
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Chapter 18
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Advanced Draft (see pp. 446-
448) due Feb 3 to dropbox and to discussion group for critiques
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Online: Critiques (see pp.
182-184) due Feb 5 to the discussion groups.
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Final Draft due to dropbox
Feb 8
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Journal 2 due Feb 8
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Chapter 16
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Online: Prewriting and
First Draft due to dropbox
Feb 14 (see 381-382).
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Advanced Draft (see pp. 383-
385) due Feb 17 to dropbox and to discussion group for critiques
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Online: Critiques (see pp.
182-184) due Feb 19 to the discussion groups.
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Final Draft due Feb 22
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Journal 3 due Feb 22
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Chapter 19
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Online: Prewriting and First
Draft due to dropbox Feb 28
(see 474-477).
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Advanced Draft (see pp. 478-
480) due Mar 2 to dropbox and to discussion group for critiques
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Online: Critiques (see pp.
182-184) due Mar 4 to the discussion groups.
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Final Draft due to dropbox
Mar 6
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Journal 4 due Mar 7
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Chapter 22
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Online: Topic, working thesis and questions (see pp. 561-
565) due to dropbox Mar 11.
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Chapter 22 (see pp. 565-573)
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Mar 28-
Apr 3
Apr 4-10*
Apr 11-17
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Using and evaluating sources
Using lending libraries
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Unit 5: Research Paper
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Constructing an annotated bibliography
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Taking Notes
Conferencing (this will be conducted all week, even on Friday). You will sign up for a time slot the week before.
Unit 5: Research Paper
Organizing, drafting, and formatting research paper
Apr 18-22
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Unit 5: Research Paper
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Revision
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Online: Discussion: “The Big
Bird” Debate
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Chapter 23
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Online: Annotated bibliography (see pp. 595-
596) due to dropbox Apr 1
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Chapter 23
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Online: Notes (see pp.586-
595) due to dropbox Apr 4.
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Conferences Apr-4-8
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Journal 5 Apr 8
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Chapter 24
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Online: First draft due to dropbox Apr 17
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Chapter 24
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Online: Research paper final draft due Apr 21
*Denotes a Friday class that week.
INSTRUCTOR'S LATE WORK POLICY
When a deadline is set for an assignment, this means it is due at the beginning of the class period, unless otherwise directed by me (such as work done instead of being in class on Fridays) . If you are unable to turn in the assignment (regardless of reason), your work is considered late. Below is a coupon that can be used one time for either a late essay or a late journal.
If you choose to use the coupon, you must turn in the assignment you are using it for before the next essay or journal is due.
Once the coupon is used, any other late work will be given a zero. This coupon cannot be used for the portfolio.
If you do not use this coupon for late work, you may redeem it at the end of the trimester (attach to last essay assigned) for two points added on to your final grade.
Late Coupon
May be redeemed for one late assignment OR two points on final grade .
Assignment __________________________________________________________
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INSTRUCTOR'S POLICY ON ABSENCES
I will take roll every day. On some days, we will have in-class writings /participation points to go with the day’s discussion. If you are not in class for these, you miss the points for that activity and these cannot be made up . Also, those who attend class regularly have the benefit of knowing about the assignments in-depth. If you must miss class, you are responsible for any missed work or assignments made for that day (except for participation points). Contact me, or one of your classmates, before the next scheduled meeting so you will be prepared for the next class. Also, check our online classroom for timely announcements regarding class and assignments.
UNIVERSITY POLICY ON ABSENCES
A primary component of OSUIT's Mission is “to prepare and sustain a diverse student body as competitive members of a world-class workforce
.”
Regular and consistent attendance not only aids in academic success, dependable attendance is a requirement in today's real-world employment; therefore, regular and consistent attendance is a requirement in all OSUIT courses.
Definition of Attendance/Being Absent and/or Tardy:
Absent means failing to attend all or a significant portion of a class or lab session. Students may be excused if missing class for situations such as, but not limited to
1.participating in a required university activity such as a field trip
2.fulfilling a military obligation
3.a mandatory court appearance
4.death in the immediate family
5.extreme illness or accident to oneself or immediate family.
Instructors, at their discretion, may require proof of such events. It is the responsibility of the student to contact and inform the instructor and/or department in advance of such excused absences whenever possible.
Tardy means arriving late to class as defined by the individual class instructor. Faculty, at their discretion, may equate three tardies to equal one absence.
Procedures
Early Intervention:
A.
Any student who misses 10% of an individual course (or earlier at faculty discretion) during a regular fifteen-week semester, or the equivalent portion of time in a shorter session, will have their name submitted by that course instructor to the OSUIT Early
Alert System for retention intervention.
B.
At the point the Early Alert is issued, the student must meet with their assigned faculty advisor or designated faculty/staff member within seven (7) academic calendar days for counseling on how to improve their attendance and academic success.
Excessive Absences:
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The University reserves the right to administratively withdraw any student from an individual course who misses 20% of that course, whether excused or unexcused, and, in the opinion of the instructor, that student does not have a reasonable opportunity to be successful in the course.
Students should be aware any of the following may impact their financial aid:
1.
Being administratively withdrawn from a course
2.
Dropping a course
3.
Their last date of attendance in a course
Please see OSUIT Policy 2-021 for full details and procedures.
OTHER LAB AND CLASSROOM POLICIES
We will rely on the online classroom as an important component to this blended class. To access this tool, log in using Okey ID and password to https://oc.okstate.edu or go to the “online classroom” at the OSUIT home page. Make sure you check your email frequently because at times I will contact you through this tool.
Also, because this is a blended class, we will have class on campus at least two days a week with an online component for Fridays. However, some Friday classes will meet; this will usually happen if either Monday or Wednesday classes have been canceled earlier in week or during conference week for research paper. I will either note this on calendar or announce it via the online classroom or in class.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC TASKS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three essays from different writing modes (definition, cause/effect, comparison/contrast and argument) and a research paper will be assigned over the semester. Readings from textbook will correspond with these written assignments. Journal writings (class and your own) will be assigned on a regular basis. All writing assignments will reflect the core objectives of the course, and essays will be typed in the MLA format.
All essay assignments require that the student do a series of processes (prewriting, drafting, revisions, etc.) to get to the final product. Below is a definition of the processes (please label each accordingly):
Prewriting: All the work done to choose and refine topic, to figure out purpose and audience, to discover ideas, to plan the essay. Check the textbook chapter on prewriting to get a good understanding of the levels of prewriting that need to be carried out for an assignment.
First Draft: This is the rough draft that is the result of prewriting. In other words, once you get the ideas and plan for the essay, this is putting down in writing in essay form—beginning, middle, and end in multiple paragraphs.
Advanced Draft: This is the substantially revised version of the first draft. Ideally, you allow some time (at least 24-48 hours) between first draft and advanced draft. This will make revision more significant because distance (the time in between) gives you more clarity about what you’ve written. See chapter in textbook on revision for some guidelines (also see note below on revision). It is also the draft that you will upload to classmates for their critiques of it.
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Final Draft: This is the draft that has been revised again after critiques and also as a result of final editing. You may not have as many revisions for this draft, but it must be clearly improved over advanced draft and correctly formatted (see discussion below about MLA formatting). This is the draft I will give the final grade on for an essay assignment.
Comparison Draft: This is a document that is created when you or I compare two versions of the same essay to show how much revision has been made.
You must participate in most of these processes in order for your final draft to be graded by me. In other words, I will not grade a final draft as a final draft if no first draft has been submitted because, in reality, if this is the first draft submitted even though it may be turned in as the final, it’s still technically a first draft. Therefore, you will receive first draft points instead of final draft—a difference of 5 points versus 100 points. This also applies to first drafts that have been turned in but no revisions have been made to the final draft; technically it’s still a first draft. So, make sure you participate in all writing processes that lead to the final draft. The writing process is the focus of this class, and I expect you to practice it.
Other assignments will include online discussions and keeping a journal. NOTE: Discussions online mean just that—discussing with other students. So when assigned to do a discussion, this requires not only posting your ideas but
also responding to others’ ideas.
I require that you respond to at least four other discussions /post to get full discussion points.
The only exception to this required number would be if less than four students posted to discussion.
In addition to the essays, you will be turning in several sets of journals writings. The journal will be an electronic journal that will be a combination of in-class writings and your own writings outside of class.
Approximately, three-quarters into the trimester, you will be turning a research paper project. This project is a large portion of your overall grade—35%. The research paper is also the core assessment for Comp II. You must receive at least a 70% on the project to pass this assessment.
This assignment cannot be turned in late.
The grade is based on several steps of the writing process, which will require you to “show your work.” This institution subscribes to turnitin.com
to check papers for plagiarism. Review the academic dishonesty policy for information on plagiarism.
All essays will be graded within 1-2 weeks (generally) of deadlines.
OPTIONS FOR WHEN OSUIT WEBSITE IS DOWN
In the event that the online classroom is not accessible through our OSUIT.edu website, students can always access it through the OSU-Stillwater main campus site. The following connections below will help with that.
Online Classroom: http://oc.okstate.edu
Email: http://mail.okstate.edu
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