ENG 100 Writing I
Section 010 TTHF2 10:20-11:20 BCB 407
Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Morehead State University
Instructor: Dr. Lee Skallerup Bessette
Office: Faculty House 102
Office Hours: T-TH 11:30-12:30; M-W 10:15-11:15 AM Or by Appointment
Phone: 606-783-2196
Email: l.skallerup@moreheadstate.edu
COURSE MATERIALS/TEXTBOOKS:
Lunsford, Andrea A., John J. Ruszkiewicz, and Keith Walters. Everything’s An Argument. 5th
ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2010. ISBN (with readings):
978-0-312-53861-3/ISBN (without readings): 978-0-312 -53862-6
Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 415. (I don’t care where you get the book, nor which edition)
PURPOSE OF COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: 18 ACT English subscore or successful completion of ENG 099. The course is designed to
develop students’ skills in reading introductory college-level texts with comprehension and critical
awareness; writing effective academic prose; making use of current technologies to locate
information relevant to select topics; and making effective and appropriate use of a modest number
of sources in expository and persuasive/argumentative essays. This course satisfies the Core Writing
I for general education.
APPROVED UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENT LEARNER
OUTCOMES
1. Read college-level critical, creative and technical texts for comprehension (1b).
2. Write effectively for a variety of target audiences using conventions associated with standard
English (1c).
3. Employ current technologies to locate, analyze, evaluate and use information in multiple
contexts and for a variety of purposes (2a).
4. Thoughtfully analyze and evaluate diverse points of view (2c).
LEARNER OUTCOMES: Students will be assessed according to their ability to produce
papers that
1. synthesize information from two or more sources dealing with a common topic;
2. demonstrate critical thinking in analyzing and constructing arguments;
3. demonstrate facility with information literacy skills, including library research
methods; Internet research techniques, or field research techniques;
4. make fair and appropriate use of work of others in illustrating and supporting
claims;
5. document their use of sources according to MLA conventions;
6. demonstrate an understanding of the rhetorical skills related to discovery,
arrangement, and style;
7. demonstrate awareness of audience and employ appropriate tone, diction,
vocabulary according to the targeted audience and purpose;
8. adhere to the conventions appropriate to academic discourse, including standard
grammar, mechanics, and usage;
9. demonstrate the ability to produce a coherent piece of writing shaped by a
controlling idea; and
11. demonstrate the ability to write for different purposes, target different
audiences, and employ a range of tactics (including appeals to ethos, pathos, and
logos).
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Attendance/Participation Policy: Absences result in lower grades or failure. Make-up work is
permitted only when an acceptable explanation is documented and presented to me by the class
meeting following the absence, and the make-up work must be turned in by the class meeting
following that discussion. (Note: "pop" quizzes and group work cannot be made up regardless of
the nature of your absence.) If you must be absent, call me or email me prior to the meeting or as
soon after as possible. Regardless of absence, meeting assignments on time is still your
responsibility.
Tardy Policy: If you arrive in class after the roll has been taken, your absence will remain on my
records unless you check with me after class. If you are more than ten minutes late, the absence
will not be removed from the record. Excessive tardiness translates into absences. There will
be no opportunity to make up work missed as a result of tardiness.
ADA Compliance Statement: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the
ADA, all students with a documented disability are entitled to reasonable accommodations and
services to support their academic success and safety. Though a request for services may be made
at any time, services are best applied when they are requested at or before the start of the semester.
To receive accommodations and services the student should immediately contact the Disability
Services Coordinator in the Office of Academic and Career Services, 223 Allie Young Hall,
606-783-5188, www.moreheadstate.edu/acs/. [NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to inform
the instructor of any special needs before the end of the second week of classes and to provide
appropriate documentation.]
†
Campus Safety Statement:
Emergency response information will be discussed in class.† Students should familiarize
themselves with the nearest exit routes in the event evacuation becomes necessary.† You should
notify your instructor at the beginning of the semester if you have special needs or will require
assistance during an emergency evacuation.† Students should familiarize themselves with
emergency response protocols at http://www.moreheadstate.edu/emergency.
PLAGIARISM: PLAGIARISM: Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism or helping others to commit
these acts will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty will result in severe disciplinary action
including, but not limited to, failure of the student assessment item or course, and/or dismissal
from MSU. If you are not sure what constitutes academic dishonesty, read The Eagle: Student
Handbook or ask your instructor. The policy is located at
http://www.moreheadstate.edu/files/units/dsl/eaglehandbook/studenthandbook2008-09.pdf
[pgs.11 & 39]. For example: Copying information from the Internet is plagiarism if appropriate
credit is not given.
ASSESSMENT:
Essay #1 (Rhetorical Analysis): 15%
Essay #2 (F451): 15%
Essay #3 (Persuasive): 20%
Drafts/Reflections/Peer Review: 15% (or 5% per essay)
Final Exam: 10%
Library Assessment: 5%
Homework: 10%
In-Class: 10%
For this class, we will be using Twitter and blogs in order to examine the idea of The Future.
This will be explained more fully in class.
Grading Policy: Final papers and other assignments will be evaluated on a numerical basis.
Letter grades will be assigned according to the percentage of total points earned (90-100% = A,
80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69%=D, 59 and lower=E)
Class Schedule: This schedule is tentative and should be used as an outline/guide. Check
Blackboard, and expect changes to be announced in-class.
Week 1 (F1) – Jan 18-21
Introduction to course, overview of class
Read Chapter 19
Read Adler, “How to Mark a Book” (http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/adler.html)
Read “Critical Reading Towards Critical Writing
(http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/reading-and-researching/critical-reading)
Week 2 (F2) – Jan 24-28
Read Chap 1-4 (pages 1-93)
Week 3 (F1) – Jan 31-Feb 4
Read Chap 17 (pages 515-534)
Week 4 (F2) – Feb 7-11
Rhetorical Analysis assignment introduction
Read Chap 5 (pages 95-130)
Week 5 (F1) – Feb 14-18
In-class workshops on Rhetorical Analysis
Week 6 (F2) – Feb 21-25
Rhetorical Analysis paper due first class of the week.
Begin F451.
Week 7 (F1) – Feb 28-March 4
Continue with F451
Week 8 (F2) – March 7-11
Introduction to F451 Essay Assignment
Read Chap 13 (pages 417-439)
Week 9 (F1)– March 14-18
In-class workshops on F451 Essay
Week 10 – March 21-25
Spring Break
Week 11 (F1) – March 28-April 1
F451 Essay Due.
Readings TBA re: “The Future”
Week 12 (F2) – April 4-8
Talking about The Future
Readings TBA
Week 13 (F1) – April 11-15
Week 14 (F2) – April 18-22
Introduction to Persuasive Essay
Readings TBA
Week 15 (F1) – April 25-29
Workshop Persuasive Essay
Week 16 (F2) – May 2-6
Persuasive Essay Due last day of class
Preparation for Final Exam
Final Exam: Tuesday May 10th, 10:15-12:15.