COURSE DESCRIPTION
ENC 1102 Freshman English II is a continuation of ENC 1101. This Gordon Rule course
requires 6000 words of writing and instruction is persuasive and literary-based critical and
evaluative skills in English composition. A documented research paper is required. Prerequisite:
Completion of ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of C.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 6th Edition.
Literature and Its Writers: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. 3nd Edition
(Compact). By Ann Charters and Samuel Charters.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
I. Course Competencies and Course Objectives
A. The student shall demonstrate continued mastery of the following writing skills learned in
ENC 1101 as required by the Florida Department of Education:
1. Organization
a. Selecting a topic which lends itself to expository writing
b. Determining the purpose of writing
c. Limiting the subject to a topic which can be developed adequately within the
requirements of time, purpose and audience
d. Formulating a thesis statement which reflects the purpose
e. Developing the thesis statement in the following ways:
1) Providing adequate support which reflects the ability to distinguish
between generalized and concrete evidence
2) Arranging the main ideas and supporting details in an organizational
pattern appropriate to the expositional purpose
3) Writing unified prose in which all supporting material is relevant to the
thesis statement
4) Writing coherent prose, providing effective transitional devices which
clearly reflect the organizational pattern and the relationships of the
parts
2. Effective word choice
a. Using words which convey the denotative (specific) and connotative
(associational) meanings required by context
b. Avoiding slang, jargon, cliches and pretentious expressions
c. Avoiding wordiness
3. Conventional sentence structure
a. Placing modifiers correctly
b. Coordinating and subordinating sentence elements according to their relative
importance
c. Using parallel expressions for parallel ideas
4. Effective sentence structure
a. Using a variety of sentence structures
b. Avoiding unnecessary use of passive constructions
c. Avoiding awkward constructions
d. Avoiding fragments, comma splices and fusions (run-on)
5. Consistent point of view
6. Proofreading and revision
B. The student will write three well-organized compositions which demonstrate knowledge of
the techniques necessary for writing an expository paper. The compositions will be
persuasive or evaluative.
C. The student will demonstrate mastery of impromptu timed writing.
II. Evaluation
A. The student will demonstrate ability to do the following:
1. Formulate a thesis statement
2. Write a 4-6 paragraph 3-part theme with an adequate introductory paragraph,
sufficiently supported and developed body paragraphs, and an effective
concluding paragraph
3. Use appropriate transitional devices
4. Use standard English grammar
5. Write a documented research paper
B. The student will meet the Gordon Rule requirement of writing 6,000 words or more of
original nonfiction prose.
WRITING PROJECTS
This course requires written compositions totaling 6,000 words. Students will write three 500word essays (one peer review and one professional review required) based upon instructorassigned topics. The student will also complete a 2,500 word-research paper with
documentation (with 1000-word rough draft). A journal of responses to readings may be kept in
lieu of one 500-word essay. There will be a 500-word final exam essay.
GRADING
Essays and research paper will be graded holistically (based on competencies outlined in
instructional objectives): A=Excellent, B=Good, C=Average, D=Below Average, F=Failing
Course grade:
--Two 500-word graded essays
Each essay will count as one essay grade
--Students may opt to write a handwritten journal on responses to readings in lieu of one
essay (one page entry per class day—15 pages total). Journal will be graded
(A/C/F)
--Research paper of 2,500 words
Counts as three essay grades
(1000 draft for approval)
--One ungraded final exam essay
At the end of the semester, the student’s lowest “essay” grade will be dropped and the
remaining four “essay” grades will be averaged to determine the course grade. Students have the
option to rewrite any essays for a higher grade except those failed for plagiarism. To revise the
research paper, student must have both a peer review and a professional review on the research
paper. A minimum of 6,000 words must be written to receive a passing grade.
PARTICIPATION
Students are expected to participate in every class meeting. Three nonparticipation days are
allowed without penalty. Thereafter the instructor will drop the student’s highest essay grade
one letter grade for each day of nonparticipation. (An extra 250-word journal entry on a point of
grammar may be substituted in lieu of dropping of student’s highest essay grade for an absence.)
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Plagiarism of written work is prohibited in any form. Any infraction will result in the student
receiving a grade of F for the work (without option of rewrite) and may result in the initiation of
Hillsborough Community College disciplinary procedures. All further writings for a grade will
be written in the Test Center under supervision.
CONFERENCES
Some conferences will occur during class. At other times, in-office conferences will be required
during scheduled office hours.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: If, to participate in this course, you require an
accommodation due to a physical disability or learning impairment, you must contact the Office
of Services to Students with Disabilities. You may reach the office by phone: (813) 757-2208 or
TDD: (813) 757-2166.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW without a grade: See Class Schedule
SUCCESS CENTER (A Writing Center and Tutoring Service) — PSCI 108
(Walk in or call 757-2202 for an appointment.)