English 101: Academic Writing and Research
A 4.0 Credit-Hour Course
Instructor: Ms. Lavia (Luh-VEE-uh) Office Hours: T, R 4:30-5:30 and by appt.
E-mail address: Office / Phone: Tompkins 119 / 515-4137
Website: www4.ncsu.edu/~kalaviab
Course Description: Instruction and practice in critical reading, including the generative and responsible use of print and electronic sources for academic research. Exploration of literate practices across a range of academic domains, laying the foundation for further writing development in college. There will be continued attention to grammar and conventions of standard written English. Successful completion of ENG 101 requires a grade of C- or better. This course satisfies the freshman composition and rhetoric component of the General Education Requirements in Writing and Speaking.
Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in ENG 100 or placement via English department guidelines.
GER Category Objectives: Writing/Speaking: Each course in the writing and speaking category of the GERs will provide instruction and guidance that help students to:
1. communicate effectively in specific writing or speaking situations, which may include various academic, professional, or civic situations; and
2. understand and respond appropriately to the critical elements that shape communication situations, such as audience, purpose, and genre; and
3. critique their own writing or speaking and provide effective and useful feedback to enable other students to improve their writing or speaking; and
4. demonstrate critical and evaluative thinking skills in locating, analyzing, synthesizing, and using information in writing or speaking activities.
ENG 101 Learning Objectives
In keeping with these general goals, ENG 101 is specifically designed to help students.
1. Learn basic principles of rhetoric and develop an understanding of written texts as arguments generated for particular purposes, audiences, and rhetorical contexts.
2. Examine similarities and differences in forms of inquiry and writing across academic disciplines.
3. Practice analytical reading strategies and hone the ability to summarize, paraphrase, draw evidence from, synthesize, and respond to the scholarship of others.
4. Learn to find and evaluate print and electronic source materials appropriate for academic research projects.
5. Learn to develop original arguments for a range of academic purposes.
6. Practice critically evaluating their own and others' work and collaborating effectively with other writers throughout the writing process.
7. Practice and refine technical skills in areas such as grammar, mechanics, and the documentation of source materials.
Required Texts
· Kirscht, Judy and Mark Schlenz, Engaging Inquiry: Research and Writing in the Disciplines. Prentice-Hall, 2002. New-$60.20, Used- $45.15
· Anson et al. The Longman Concise Companion, 2007. New-$27
Course Organization and Major Projects: Unit I. Sciences
Scientific Credibility Analysis Unit II. Social Sciences Survey Study and Report Unit III. Humanities
Satire Analysis Visual Text Argument
Course Requirements and Grading: Coursework includes regular class attendance and participation, daily reading and writing assignments, the four major written projects listed above, and two oral presentations. All projects must be completed to pass the course. Final grades will be calculated as follows:
Credibility Analysis-15% Survey Report-25%
Satire Analysis-15% Visual Text Argument- 25% Presentations and Quizzes-10% Participation/Peer Review-10%
Though most of our readings will serve as models for the work that you will be doing in class or as the basis for analysis in your papers, occasionally, we will have discussions about potentially polarizing issues. I ask you to treat others in class with respect and to value their opinion, even when it differs from your own. Racist, sexist, or homophobic language will not be tolerated!
Criteria for Evaluation: In grading students’ written work, ENG 101, I will look for a purposeful response to the audience and situation, a clear and logical argument, thoughtful use of textual evidence, and effective use of appropriate formal and stylistic conventions. See http://social.chass.ncsu.edu/fwp/standards2.html for further description of the First-Year Writing Program’s criteria for evaluating writing. In addition, we will review evaluation criteria for each individual assignment.
Grading Scale: In accordance with University policy, I will use +/- grading in this class.
You must earn a C- or better in English 101 to fulfill this portion of the General Education Requirements.
Paper Guidelines
Please use the following guidelines for all written work:
· Make sure the work you submit is typed, with one-inch margins, and use 12-point Times New Roman font.
· Do not waste paper on a title page. Instead, include the necessary identifying information (double-spaced) in the upper left-hand corner of the first page:
Your Name
Course & Section #
My Name
Project
Date Submitted
· Double space below the identifying information and center the title of your paper. Your title should not be underlined, italicized, set in bold, placed in quotation marks, or printed in all caps. Double space after the title and begin your text.
· Using your word processor’s header function, put your last name (or title for social science papers) and the page number in the upper right-hand corner of all pages.
· Double-space your text and any bibliographic lists.
Computer Classroom: This is a computer-assisted composition course. When we are in the computer classroom, you are to observe the following rules and regulations:
· If we are not using the computers, you should be attentive and not using the computer.
· Computers are for educational use only. Personal e-mailing, instant messaging, game-playing, idle websurfing, etc. are strictly forbidden. During sessions of Internet researching, you are to visit only those sites required by the particular assignment. Anyone doing activities on the computer not related to the class or during discussion or lecture may be asked to leave the class and will be counted absent for the day.
· Remember—these are not your computers. You are not to alter the set up of the computers in any way (hardware or software).
· Make sure your paper is correctly formatted for the computers in the classroom (either Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format).
· Bring a disk, CD, USB key, or other removable storage device to save your work on. Bring your storage device to EVERY computer class meeting.
· Printing in the computer classroom is by instructor permission ONLY. You are not to print any materials in class unless I request that you do so.
Note: There are no acceptable excuses for not having your memory storage device or for not having your files properly formatted, saved, and ready for access. Consider emailing your work to yourself as a back-up.
COURSE POLICIES: Due Dates: Papers are due on the indicated dates, no excuses! You may turn in a paper late with a penalty of one half letter grade (a B paper becomes a B-) for each day (not class period) that it is late. If you are absent on a day when a paper is due, your paper will be counted as late. If there are extenuating circumstances, you must contact me BEFORE the class period in which the paper is due. I do not accept final drafts via email as there is the risk of them getting “lost” in cyberspace. You must bring a hard copy to me.
Cell Phone Use:
Please turn off your cell phone when you enter class. If you need to have your cell phone for emergency reasons, please see me before class to discuss this. If your cell phone rings or vibrates during class time, you will be required to bring treats for the whole class the following non-computer class period. The class will remind you of this rule frequently, and you will be forced to suffer their complaints if you don’t comply. If, for any reason, you are unable to bring treats, we will find a suitable alternative.
Policy on Attendance: Because of the collaborative and cooperative nature of the first year writing courses, class attendance is crucial. Accordingly, in ENG 101, students who miss 9 or more 50-minute classes or 5 or more 100-minute classes will earn a grade of F. That is, more than two weeks' worth of absences will result in failure to meet this element of the General Education Requirement, and you will need to repeat the course. This policy does not distinguish between "excused" and "unexcused" absences, even in the case of emergencies. As is the case for all courses, students experiencing extended medical or family emergencies during the semester should consult with the instructor about seeking a medical drop.
The first week of missed classes will be treated as excused absences, and you will be allowed to make up all course work missed. No matter what the cause of the absences, as a student, you are responsible for finding out what material was covered, getting notes, being prepared for class on the day you return, and turning in subsequent assignments on time. In-Class assignments cannot be made up if you are absent unless you have made arrangements with me beforehand.
Tardiness: I expect you to be on time. To be late is disruptive to the rest of the class and can interfere with group work that is already well under way. Every fourth tardy or early departure from class counts as an absence.
Academic Integrity: Plagiarism is defined as copying the language, phrasing, structure, or specific ideas of others and presenting any of these as one's own, original work; it includes buying papers, having someone else write your papers, and improper citation and use of sources. When you present the words or ideas of another (either published or unpublished) in your writing, you must fully acknowledge your sources. Plagiarism is considered a violation of academic integrity whenever it occurs in written work, including drafts and homework, as well as for formal and final papers.
The NCSU Policies, Regulations, and Rules on Student Discipline (http://www2.ncsu.edu/prr/student_services/student_conduct/POL445.00.1.htm) sets the standards for academic integrity at this university and in this course. Students are expected to adhere to these standards. Plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty will be handled through the university's judicial system and may result in failure for the project or for the course. See the Office of Student Conduct website: http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/osc/AIpage/acaintegrity.html.
CAMPUS RESOURCES: First-Year Writing Requirement: For additional information about the First-Year Writing Requirement, see the program's website at http://social.chass.ncsu.edu/fwp/index.html
Writing and Speaking Tutorial Services: For help with any writing assignment, for any course, visit one of the free walk-in centers on campus. Writing Tutors are available through the University Tutorial Center in Leazar Hall, and in other locations on campus. For hours and further information, see http://www.ncsu.edu/tutorial_center/writespeak.html.
LOBO: The Library Online Basic Orientation tutorial can be found through D.H. Hill Library's instruction page: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/risd/instruction/.
Ask a Librarian: Visit http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/risd/libref/ to reach D.H. Hill Library.
Disability Services for Students: Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653, http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/offices/affirm_action/dss/.
Computing@NC STATE: Information about email accounts, printing, using electronic reserves, and other campus computing matters can be found at http://www.ncsu.edu/it/essentials.
Lavia’s Course Calendar Spring 2009
Notes:
- Readings and assignments are due at the start of class on the dates indicated.
-Syllabus is subject to change on short notice. You will be notified via email or in class concerning these changes.
Bring your EI textbook everyday and your Longman on days when readings are due
-EI stands for Engaging Inquiry (the main textbook)
-Longman stands for The Longman Concise Companion (your resource text)
Thursday, 1/8:
Introduce class, curriculum, syllabus and each other.
In-class writing assignment
Tuesday, 1/13:
Read: EI 446-454 (Bell) Longman 33-37
Denotation and Connotation, Discuss reading
Reading critically –“They Want Their Mean T.V.”
Sciences-Credibility Analysis
Thursday, 1/15
Read: Longman 52-56
Paper 1, Generating topics (book handout), Academic language expectations
Popular vs. scholarly sources, LOBO-Conducting the Search
Tuesday, 1/20
Read: EI 490-513, Caldicott and Ray/Guzzo and Longman 38-47
Paragraph Focus/Topic Sentences
Discuss peer review
Thursday, 1/22
Read: Longman 204-228
MLA (citation builder), wordiness, sentence combining.
Work on rough draft
Tuesday, 1/27
DUE: Rough Draft
Peer Review
Conferences
Thursday, 1/29
Conferences. Bring hard copy of most recent draft and questions/concerns for me.
Social Sciences
Tuesday, 2/3
DUE: Paper 1, Self-Assessment, Introduce paper 2
Ethics in social sciences, IRB
Thursday, 2/5
Read: EI 150-154
Develop a research question (150), Brainstorm topics w/pictures, Vote on best research question
Learning to construct survey questions*RWT
Tuesday, 2/10
DUE: Research Question
Introduce Survey Monkey
Construct class survey to post online, Discuss inq. 3.9, Assign groups and facilitators
Work on 3.9 in class
Thursday, 2/12
DUE: Inq. 3.9 (bring enough copies for all group members)
Group Peer Review
**Post surveys online!
Analyze results from class survey
Read Sample Survey Report in class
Review paper components
Tuesday, 2/17
Discuss annotated bib, LOBO-Brainstorm search terms, Keyword Search, Boolean Operators, Citation Builder
Research Day
Work on annotated bib.
Thursday, 2/19
Read: Longman 240-244
APA In-Text Citation (g-practice)
Begin analyzing results in class
Visit library
Tuesday, 2/24
DUE: Annotated Bibliography
Read: Longman 105-107, 142-147
Discuss Literature review and in class work
Thursday, 2/26
Due: Entire introduction, including lit. review (electronic copy only)
Peer Review
Review giving speeches, Plan symposium
Work on paper
3/3 and 3/6 No Class—Spring Break
Tuesday, 3/10
Due: Rough Draft
Peer Review
Conferences
Thursday, 3/12
Conferences-No Class * Bring clean copy of your paper with you to discuss. Make sure to bring your own thoughts and questions about the paper; I expect you to lead.
Tuesday, 3/17
Due: Paper 2, Self-analysis
Symposium
Thursday, 3/19
Symposium
Tuesday, 3/24
Introduce paper 3, Visual Interpretation/Description
Uncle Sam et.al.
Read: EI 329-339
Inq. 5.3, What is art?
Thursday, 3/26
Read: EI 323-328 (Solomon) AND “Crimes against Humanity” (class website)
Read: Longman 204-228