DUAL ENROLLMENT
ENG 1101 - Written Communication I: (3) (A.A.)
Fall 2011
Instructor:
Ms. Hellen Harvey
E-Mail: hellen_harvey@sarasota.k12.fl.us Phone: 355 6952 EXT 65336
Web Page: Bookernation - http://hharvey.edublogs.org also see English Resources on this site.
Course Description
ENC 1101 Written Communication I: (3) (A.A.). Three hours per week. Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or ENC
0025C and REA 0002 or REA 0017 or appropriate score on English and reading placement tests. This course
meets Area I requirement for the AA, AS, and AAS. General Education requirements, and the 6000 word
Gordon Rule requirement. This course encompasses grammar and diction review, composition, expository
writing, work with both primary and multiple source themes, instruction in the use of the library and writing the
research paper, and practice in oral communication.
THE GORDON RULE: This course meets the Florida State Board of Education Rule Number 6A-10.30. In
accordance with this rule, students will complete six semester hours of English and six semester hours of
additional coursework in which the student must demonstrate college-level writing skills. SCF requires a
minimum of 6,000 words in each of these Gordon Rule courses. A grade of C or better is required for credit in
Gordon Rule classes.
Withdrawal Policy: In accordance with the State College of Florida policy as stated in the college catalog,
students may withdraw from any course or all courses without academic penalty of a WF by the withdrawal
deadline as listed in the State College of Florida academic calendar. This semester this date is OCT.27. The
student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk
with their instructors first before taking any withdrawal action. In addition, students should note that faculty may
also withdraw students for violating policies, procedures, or conditions of the class, as outlined in individual
class syllabi, and such action could affect financial aid eligibility.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The student, at the successful completion of ENC 1101, should be able to:
1. Draft, edit and produce a well-organized multi-paragraph essay free of errors in grammar, punctuation, tone, diction,
usage, and spelling.
2. Demonstrate skills necessary for in-class timed writing assignments.
3. Conduct research using valid resources including print, database and web-based sources.
4. Complete a properly documented multi-paragraph thesis-driven research paper while avoiding plagiarism by properly
documenting all researched evidence using an approved documentation style.
5. Fulfill writing requirements as mandated by SBE 6A-10.30 (Gordon Rule) and required for the CLAST.
6. Participate in assignments that generate skills necessary for group interaction.
7. Deliver an oral presentation.
8. Demonstrate higher-level critical thinking skills.
Textbooks
Title: NORTON FIELD GDE.TO WRITING-W/READINGS
ISBN: 9780393933819
Edition: 2ND
Title: LITTLE,BROWN COMPACT HDBK.W/EXER+ACCESS
ISBN: 9780205746507
Edition: 7TH
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Materials
– 2-inch binder with dividers – flash drive
Instructional Procedures
A. Lectures / Class Activities
B. Peer evaluation and group discussion Instructor/student conference
Evaluation
The final grade for the course will be determined as follows:
A minimum of 3 major composition assignments, 60%
Daily assignments
30%
Final examination
10%
Final grades will be letter grades will be A (90-100), B (80-89), C(70-79), D(60-69), F(50-59)
Attendance Requirements
Regular attendance in classes is required. If absence from a class becomes necessary, the student is responsible
for work missed. Students who miss class time (including coming late and/or leaving early) totaling more than
seven class meetings will not receive credit.
NOTE: Work will not be accepted late without prior approval and will be subjected to a severe penalty (No
higher than a C). Being absent does not give you an extension on an assignment due the day you were
absent. In order for an assignment to be accepted late, you must discuss the circumstances with me
BEFORE the class it is due. Late work left in my mailbox will not be accepted.
Statement of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the use of ideas, facts, opinions, illustrative material, data, direct or
indirect wording of another scholar and/or writer—professional or student—without giving proper credit.
Expulsion, suspension, or any lesser penalty may be imposed for plagiarism.
Standards of Conduct: Students are expected to abide by all SCF Student Handbook guidelines.Gordon Rule
classes.
Cell Phones
Cell phones must be turned off, not vibrate, and kept out of sight during class. *Note: after 1st cell phone
violation, phone will be confiscated and returned to a parent only.
Guidelines for Submitting Written Work
A. Always use paper of a standard size--usually 8½ by 11 inches. This paper should always be white. For
hand-written work, make certain that the paper you are using is lined. Do not use paper torn from a
notebook.
B. All final drafts and drafts for revision groups must be typed, double spaced (or triple spaced in the case of
drafts), and in MLA format.
C. For writing in-class assignments, always use pens, and write on only one side of the page.
D. Put your name, teacher name, course name, and date in the top, left-hand corner of the first page.
E. Number all pages at the top at the right-hand side, preceded by your last name.
F. Use a paper clip to fasten all pages securely (no staples).
G. Place all drafts and preliminary work in the left pocket of the folder and the final draft in the right pocket.
H. Assignments which fail to follow these guidelines will not be accepted.
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GRADING CRITERIA FOR PAPERS
THE "A" THEME: SUPERIOR
The A paper exhibits these strengths:
1. Has a controlling sense of purpose (to persuade, to inform, or to express).
2. Exhibits a mature level of thought (that is, exhibits the ability to draw inferences and make
analogies which show insight into the topic).
3. Is tailored for a given audience.
4. Achieves clarity throughout.
5. Has unified organization with an apt introduction, graceful transitions, and a vigorous
conclusion.
6. Has a clear thesis developed thoroughly with abundant, fresh support (for example, concrete
details, examples, and reasoning).
7. Uses variety of sentence structure, precise word choice, emphasis, figures of speech.
8. Is free from consistent errors in Standard English (fewer than 4) and from common
weaknesses in writing (ineffective use of passive voice, inappropriate word choice, inappropriate
shifts, wordiness).
Note:
The A paper is distinguished from the B paper by a more assured
prose style, more creativity in form or content, more subtlety in rhetorical strategy.
THE "B" THEME: GOOD
The B paper exhibits these strengths:
1. Has a controlling sense of purpose (for example, to persuade, to inform, or to express).
2. Exhibits a mature level of thought.
3. Is tailored for a given audience.
4. Achieves clarity throughout.
5. Has unified organization with an apt introduction, clear transitions, and a good conclusion.
6. Has a clear thesis, reasonably developed with effective support (concrete details and examples).
7. Uses variety of sentence structure and accurate word choice.
8. Has few errors in Standard English (fewer than 7) and few stylistic weaknesses (ineffective use of
passive voice, inappropriate word choice, inappropriate shifts, wordiness).
Note:
Mere absence of errors will not be rewarded with a B.
THE "C" THEME: SATISFACTORY
The C paper exhibits these characteristics:
1. Displays a sense of purpose, which may not be consistently met.
2. Is logical, but rarely thought-provoking.
3. Displays a sense of audience and usually addresses that audience.
4. Is clear throughout.
5. Is organized well enough to be easily readable, with a beginning, middle, and end.
6. Has a clear thesis, reasonably developed with some concrete details and examples.
7. Has adequate but undistinguished word choice and sentence structure.
8. Contains almost no serious errors in sentence boundaries, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
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THE "D" THEME: DEFICIENT
The D paper exhibits some but not all of the following weaknesses:
1. Fails to rise above the obvious in content, substitutes repetition for development, or relies too
heavily on a secondary source.
2. Lacks sense of an appropriate audience.
3. Lacks clarity.
4. Lacks unified organization; shows weakness in introduction, transitions and/or conclusion.
5. Has a single subject but no controlling idea.
6. Lacks variety in sentence structure and/or accuracy of word choice.
7. Has some errors in Standard English:
*
mixed constructions (confused sentences)
*
sentence boundary errors:
run-on (or fused sentences)
unjustifiable sentence fragments
comma splices
*
agreement errors (subject/verb; pronoun/antecedent)
*
inappropriate shifts in tense, voice, mood, person
*
confusion of its/it's, there/their/they're, to/too/two,
no/know, your/you're, and so forth
*
punctuation errors
*
excessive misspellings
Note:
Originality of style or thought will not excuse the deficiencies
listed for D or F papers.
THE "F" THEME: FAILING
The F paper exhibits one or more of the following weaknesses:
1. Lacks content.
2. Lacks any sense of audience.
3. Lacks clarity.
4. Lacks unified organization; shows absence of adequate introduction, transitions, and/or
conclusion.
5. Lacks both a single subject and a controlling idea.
6. Lacks variety in sentence structure; lacks accuracy in word choice.
7. Has frequent errors in Standard English (see list for D paper, Item 7).
Note: Failure to complete the requirements of an assignment will result in a grade of zero.
Writing Grades and Numerical Equivalents
Note: Failure to complete the requirements of an assignment will result in a grade of zero.
Writing Grades and Numerical Equivalents
Only A, B, C, D, and F are used on report cards.
A+
A+/A
A-4.0
A/AAA-/B+
B+
B+/B
100
98
96
94
92
90
89
88
B-3.0
B/BBB-/C+
C+
C+/C
C-2.0
C/C-
86
84
82
80
79
78
76
74
CC-/D+
D+
D+/D
D-1.0
D/DDD-/F
72
70
69
68
66
64
62
60
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English 1101 The Major Writing Assignments
The Major Writing Assignments:
Narrative 2-4 pages
 A brief story that makes a point or demonstrates an idea through plot, characterization, and dialogue
 Emphasis on the writing process, especially revisions for style, vivid and accurate language, clarity
and grammatical accuracy
Compare and Contrast 2-4 pages
 An essay that uses comparison and (or) contrast to clarify or illustrate a point
 Emphasis on the basis for comparison, the points for discussion, clarity of thesis, and the logic of the
organization and structure
 Continue using what you’ve learned about the writing process, style, vivid and accurate language,
clarity and grammatical accuracy
Exemplification / Definition 2 pages
 A brief essay that uses one or more examples to explain and define an abstract idea, in this case a
fallacy
 Emphasis on the ability to clearly identify a particular fallacy’s class and characteristics,
differentiating it from actual logic and reasoning
 Incorporate description and compare and contrast skills
 Continued improvement of writing process, especially revisions for style, vivid and accurate language,
clarity and grammatical accuracy
Cause and Effect 3-4 pages
 An essay that demonstrates a conclusive cause and effect relationship to explain why something
happens and/or predicts what will happen
 Emphasis on the connection(s) between the causes and the resulting effects, the logic of their
relationship, clarity of thesis, and the organization and structure of the essay
 Continue improving writing process, style, vivid and accurate language, clarity and grammatical
accuracy
Argument (Research Paper) 5-7 pages
 A paper that states and defends a thesis with logical reasoning, credible evidence, and documented
research
 Emphasis on the clarity of the thesis, logic of the argument, value of the evidence and support, and the
format of the documentation
 Demonstrate mastery of all aspects of the research and writing process