Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus
Course / Prefix
Number
CRN:
Course Catalog
Description:
Instructor:
ENC 1101
Course Title:
COLLEGE COMPOSITION I
10739
Credit:
3
Term:
Fall 2011
This course provides practice in writing expository themes with instruction in
grammar and mechanics, sentence variety, diction, organization, and coherence. This
is the introductory course of the new State Board of Education Rule 6A 10.30
sequence, and a student entering this class should have a good background in writing
skills to build upon. A major documented essay is required. Knowledge in the basic
use of computers is necessary to complete the required written assignments of this
course.
Caroline Le
Contact
Information:
E-Mail: LeC@lscc.edu
Office
Location:
Office Hours:
I am available upon
appointment.
All students are required to use LakerMail for official college e-mail
communications.
See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail.
Prerequisites:
Textbook and Other
Course Materials:
Technology and
Online Computer
Access Requirements:
Course Objectives:
(what the course will
do)
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ENC 0010 OR APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT
SCORE
1) The Concise McGraw-Hill Guide , 2nd ed. (ISBN 978-0-07-735864-8).
2) The Little, Brown Compact Handbook. 7th ed. (ISBN 13: 978-0-205-65170-2).
All major writing assignments must be typed. Students are required to access my
faculty web page for ongoing instruction and information, which includes grading
rubrics, sample papers, instructions for computer programs, etc. Students will need
internet access to do research and to submit papers to Turnitin.com.
To adopt a process for all formal writing assignments that imparts the importance of
prewriting, writing, and revising to the production of quality writing.
To discuss how the practice of academic writing relates to writing for the “real world.”
To review and improve common grammar, punctuation, and usage problems.
To employ standard academic English free of jargon, slang, cliché, etc. in our writing.
To utilize college resources to conduct academic research.
To learn to effectively integrate the ideas of others into our own writing.
To document all ideas and words not our own through MLA documentation.
To learn proofreading and editing skills that will apply to any writing assignment.
To follow written guidelines for assigned tasks in order to facilitate time
management skills.
To read and think critically about our own writing and the writing of others.
Outcome: To demonstrate analytical thinking skills by assessing and evaluating
writing samples.
Competencies: Read & analyze texts produced by others, learning from and
synthesizing the information and write well-reasoned essays that present coherent,
unified, and well-developed points
Outcome: To demonstrate the ability to research an academic subject, synthesize the
material, and construct an essay employing an accepted academic documentation
system.
Competencies: Write formal research paper(s) utilizing proper MLA Style for format
& documentation.
Utilize academically accepted resources in the creation of research project(s).
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Assessed in this
Course:
Outcome: To effectively choose a subject, employ an appropriate organizational
scheme and write an essay which illustrates college-level language and
communication skills.
Competencies: Write & edit essays that are relatively free of surface issues, including
grammar, spelling, & punctuation issues
(what the students take Write & edit essays that employ accepted Standard English, use appropriate
with them beyond this connotation/denotation, adopt an academic level of formality, and avoid clichés,
jargon, slang, doublespeak, etc.
course)
Outcome: To effectively identify, discuss, and restate knowledge of various modes of
development.
Competencies: Utilize a number of modes of development in written assignments.
Those traditionally utilized include narration, description, comparison, cause/effect,
classification/division, process analysis, definition, & argument.
Academic Integrity:
Outcome: To recognize the importance of planning and creating projects in a timely
manner to meet both a list of criteria and a deadline.
Competencies: Use the writing process to follow through a major research project:
choosing an appropriate topic, formulating a valid thesis, outlining a project, gathering
resources, producing the paper/project, revising it thoroughly, & proofreading it
effectively.
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the
basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an
ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that
work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information
and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well,
including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible
conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog
for complete statement.) Bottom line: Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated.
Important Information
for Students with
Disabilities:
Privacy Policy
(FERPA):
Attendance /
Withdrawal Policies:
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic
accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately
to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the
Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any
campus. An appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3574 and specific
information about the OSD and potential services can be found at www.lscc.edu, then
go to “Quick Links” and click on Disability Services.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34
CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records.
In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records
located in the Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. You are allowed 2 absences. If you
exceed 2 absences, failure is not automatic, but it is a strong probability. If you miss
more than 25 minutes of class, you will be marked absent. If you come in late and
miss role, it is your responsibility to let me know and mark you as present. Note:
Missing multiple classes affects students’ class participation grades. Save your
absences for sickness or emergencies, and be advised: Students who have a fever
should stay at home to prevent the spread of illness. Students should not return to class
until they have been fever-free without the use of Tylenol or aspirin.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If for any reason you decide to discontinue class
attendance, it is your responsibility to withdraw from class prior to the deadline date
published in the catalog. Withdrawal forms are available from the counseling center.
Failure to withdraw properly from class will result in a grade of “F” in the class.
Withdrawal Deadline:
Monday, October 31, 2011
10 points Participation/attendance/assignments (in-class and out-of-class)
10 points Quizzes averaged together (announced and unannounced quizzes)
30 points Essays (there will be three, worth 10 points each)
10 points Research proposal and annotated bibliography
20 points Research paper
10 points Presentation
10 points Final exam
100 points total
This class is a Gordon Rule class, so students must complete a minimum of 6,000
written words. That means that all writing assignments must be completed to pass
the class. In other words, even if a student is actively involved in class, passes the
final, etc. but does not meet the 6,000 minimum, he or she will not pass the class.
Methods of
Evaluation:
Students are required to submit all essays and the research paper to the Turnitin.com
web site prior to submitting the paper to the instructor. Your work must receive an
acceptable originality score. Failure to do so may result in a zero grade for the work.
Late Work
Late work is subject to a penalty of 10% per day beginning at the start of the class
period on the day it is due. Extensions need to be requested in writing (e-mail) and my
written response (return e-mail) will be turned in with the paper as proof you had
permission to be late with the work.
IMPORTANT: Even if you become late with an assignment and know that you will
not get many points for it, you should always turn in writing assignments because of
the Gordon Rule policy
Save your work and graded papers until the end of the semester and grades are posted.
LEARN TO BACK UP all of your work on a thumb drive. Computers crash. Things
happen. You can also send homework assignments and documents to your Laker
email address as an attachment.
Grading Scale:
A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 59
COURSE SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT: The assigned reading is to be done upon entering class on that day. Expect occasional,
unannounced quizzes over the reading and lecture material.
Syllabus content is subject to change.
HB= the Little, Brown Compact Handbook Guide= the Concise McGraw-Hill Guide
Class Content for CRN
Homework/Class Preparation
(To be covered in class)
(To be completed BEFORE class)
Week Course overview & syllabus.
1
Web sites overviews:
8/22
(Turnitin.com//LSCC site/instructor’s
page)
HB usage.
Week Mon. Quiz on syllabus. Lecture:
For 8/29: Ch. 1-3 Guide.
2
Chapters 1-3 of Guide. Research paper
For 8/31: Read 50e (p. 377-79) and all of section 51(p.
8/29topics.
398) HB.
8/31
Wed: Discuss Research Proposal and
Before 9/7: Enroll in Turnitin.com, using your Lake email
Annotated Bibliography Assignment (due address.
10/3).
Choose research paper topic.
Week Mon. Labor Day- NO CLASS
For 9/7: Read Ch. 4 Guide. Read HB p. 280-top of p. 288
3
Wed: Writing to Share (Guide Ch. 4);
(35a-36a). Expect a quiz over fragments, comma splices,
9/5Paper set-up, Using rubrics/Computer
and fused sentences on Wed.
9/7
strategies. Writing complete sentences.
Quiz.
Week Mon: The Writing Process—purpose,
For 9/12: Read sections 1 (p. 3-13) and 2f (p. 13) HB.
4
audience, innovation
Essay 1 due today. Upload to Turnitin.com. Bring hard
9/12Wed: Writing Process continued—
copy to class.
9/14
outlining, introductions, thesis,
For 9/14: Read Ch. 13 Guide.
paragraphs
Week Classes held in library.
For 9/19 (prior to library orientation): Peruse p. 379-409
5
Library Orientation (both Mon. &
HB; Ch. 19 Guide.
9/19Wed.). Important! MLA, databases, etc.
Work on Research Proposal and Annotated Bibliography,
9/21
due 10/3.
Week
6
9/269/28
Mon.: Paragraphs, continued, transitions,
conclusions, paraphrasing, summarizing,
Wed: Focus on works cited
documentation
For 9/26: Read Guide p. 431-439 of Guide, 563-566 of
Guide, and Section 6d HB and HB 52d.
For 9/28: Peruse sections 58b (p. 473-518) HB.
Week 7
10/310/5
Mon: Synthesizing &
integrating sources
Wed: Focus on in-text
citations and quiz.
Research proposal and Annotated Bibliography due today (10/3).
Week 8
10/1010/12
Mon: Writing to analyze.
Informal analyses
Wed: Group presentations
For 10/10: Read Ch. 7 Guide.
Week 9
10/1710/19
Mon: Writing to analyze.
Formal analyses.
Wed: Work on research
paper
Essay 2 due today (Mon. 10/17); also review Chapter 7 Guide;
Be sure to upload Essay 2 to Turnitin.com. Paper must receive
acceptable originality score rating (<15%).
For 10/3: Read section 52b (p. 412) & 52e (p. 418-423) HB.
Read p. 566-568 Guide.
For 10/5: Carefully read section 58a (p. 464-473) HB. Quiz.
For 10/19: Read p.423-427 Guide;
Week 10 Mon: MLA
10/24Workshop/focus on paper
10/26
specifics & areas of
concern.
Wed: Revising Strategies
Work on research paper.
Week 11 Mon. & Wed: Cause and
10/31Effect
11/2
For 10/31 Read Ch. 10 Guide.
For 11/2: Half of paper due, as well as outline and Works Cited (as
noted last week).
Week 12 Mon: Writing to Convince,
11/7Argument Strategies Ch. 8
11/9
& 14 Guide.
Wed: Work on research
paper
Week 13 Mon: Quiz on Guide
11/14chapters 8 & 14.
11/16
Presentation workshop.
Wed: Presentation
workshop continued.
For 11/7: Read Ch. 8 & 14 Guide.
Research paper outline and one-half of paper –hard copy (about
1000 words) due next week, Wed. 11/2. Include works cited on
sources used so far. Upload onto Turnitin.com first into appropriate
link.
For 11/14: Essay 3 due today (11/14). Upload to Turnitin.com first.
Paper must receive acceptable originality score (<15%).
For next week: Prepare presentation
Next Week:
Final Draft Research Paper Due (SEE BELOW)
Week 14 Mon: Presentation
11/21Wed: Thanksgiving
11/23
Break- NO CLASS
Presentation
Final Draft of RESEARCH PAPER (including final outline &
complete works cited page) due TODAY (Mon. 11/21). Bring hard
copy to class. Paper MUST be uploaded onto Turnitin.com (into Final
Research Paper link) and have acceptable originality score (<15%).
Week 15 Mon: Preparation for final.
11/28Wed: Writing portion of
11/30
final.
FINAL
EXAM
For 11/28: Review text material and lecture notes to prepare for final.
Final will be on Monday, December 5th, 5:00 p.m. – 6:25 p.m.
Show respect to the instructor and to the other classmates. Listen to others and respect
others’ opinions and ideas during discussions, participate and interact with the class,
taking notes, and basically demonstrate to the instructor that you are involved with the
class. Do not expect to get a good participation grade by sitting quietly and saying
nothing for fifteen weeks. Absolutely no texting ever, even if there is an
emergency. Cell phones should not be visible, which means they should not be
placed on the desk and certainly not in the lap. If you are expecting an emergency call
(not text), notify me BEFORE class begins, and then keep the phone on vibrate.
Classroom Rules and
Policies:
Paper set up:
Turned in papers must be typed, in 12 pt. Times New Roman and double-spaced with
one (1) inch margins for sides, top, and bottom. Follow MLA format throughout (to be
explained in class). Please do not turn in any assignment, unless instructed, in any type
of portfolio, folder, binder, etc. Include a header with last name (only) and page
numbers. Indent paragraphs and be sure that the spacing between paragraphs is double
spaced and not tripled.
Word count: Always include a word count in the lower right-hand corner of the last
page of the text for each essay, on the annotated bibliography, and on the research
paper.
Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
Drafts: Only one, final draft is required for most writing assignments. However,
WRITING IS A PROCESS, and it is imperative that you take time to revise and edit
your writing. Papers that reflect a lack of proofreading will be marked down. I am
ALWAYS open to your emailing me segments or even complete rough drafts of your
writing prior to your turning them in to give you advice and guidance. However, it is
not my place to do editing for you. All written work, once submitted for grading, will
be graded “as is.”
Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated
in College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in
accordance with Board Rule 2.17.
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor,
considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor
reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community
College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques
without prior notice or obligation to the student.