Fall 2010

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Welcome to EGL1010!

Fall 2010

INSTRUCTOR: Jeffrey Snodgrass, Associate Professor

English Department

OFFICE: M3064

PHONE NUMBERS: Office: 301.322-0603

Department: 301.322-0561/0562

EMAIL ADDRESS:

All credit students (with the exception of Howard Community College students enrolled at Laurel College Center) are required to use Owl Mail for all college communication.

OFFICE HOURS: M-F, 7-8 AM

COURSE DESCRIPTION: University-parallel freshman English. Fundamentals of effective prose writing, including required essays and a research paper. Prerequisite: A 79 on the Reading Placement Test and a satisfactory writing score on the Writing Placement Test, a P2 grade in DVE 001, a grade of D or higher in English 1000, or placement by essay at the time of placement testing.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

(1.) Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

·  Write informative, analytical, and argumentative essays

·  Formulate restricted, unified and precise thesis statements for essays

·  Organize essay content into introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs

·  Compose restricted, unified, and precise topic sentences for paragraphs

·  Write unified, coherent, and well-developed paragraphs

·  Apply grammar and usage rules correctly

·  Use appropriate diction

·  Write clear, concise sentences

(2.) In addition, students will demonstrate their ability to conduct basic research:

·  Use the library resources to locate and evaluate material relevant to specific topic

·  Take notes in sufficient detail and with accurate citation

·  Demonstrate their understanding of the concept of plagiarism by not using a source without proper acknowledgment

·  Synthesize several different sources into an essay to support its thesis

·  Quote, summarize, and paraphrase responsibly within that paper

·  The research paper must be a minimum of 1200 words and require at least 5 reliable sources

·  Document sources according to the MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style format

TEXTBOOK: Steps to Writing Well with Additional Readings (Jean Wyrick) 8th ed.

ISBN=978-1-4282-9205-5

OTHER REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS: 3X5 lined notecards (approx. 50)

GRADING CRITERIA: The following percentages will apply to your final grade—

Papers 1-4 60%

Research Paper 25%

Midterm 05%

Final 05%

Participation 05%

I will calculate your final grade using the following formula—

((P*60)+(RP*25)+(M*5)+(F*5)+(Par*5))/100

I grade work based on the following scale; your final grade will not be “shaded”—

A+ = 96.7-100 B = 83.1-86.4 D+ = 66.1-69.4

A = 93.3-96.6 B- = 79.7-83.0 D = 62.7-66.0

A- = 89.9-93.2 C+ = 76.3-79.6 D- = 59.3-62.6

B+ = 86.5-89.8 C = 72.9-76.2 F = 00.0-59.2

C- = 69.5-72.8

Q GRADES: Students are expected to attend and participate in class activities. Students who either never attended the class or who ceased attendance during the first 20 percent of the course will be assigned a “Q” grade by the instructor. The Q grade is a final grade and will not be replaced with a different grade at a later time. Although the Q grade will not impact students’ GPA, the issuance of a Q grade will likely decrease students’ financial aid awards.

HOW ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED: All formal written papers are to be submitted on the date due at the start of class. Papers will be marked down one letter grade for each class period that they are overdue. If you must turn in a paper late, please make arrangements to do so prior to the due date.

All formal papers must be word-processed, double-spaced, and incorporate 1” margins. You need not use a title page (save a tree) or plastic cover of any kind. Simply staple the paper together in the upper left-hand corner and put your name and paper number on the first page.

IMPORTANT COURSE AND REGISTRATION DATES:

Log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu for updates and announcements.

No classes – College closed – Labor Day / Saturday-Monday, September 4-6
Last day to apply for fall graduation / Wednesday, September 15
Last day to change from “credit to audit” or “audit to credit” for full-semester classes / Friday, September 24
Last day to withdraw from first half-semester classes / Wednesday, October 6
Registration for Intersession 2011 begins / Monday, October 25
No classes – College Enrichment Day (except Laurel College Center) / Tuesday, October 26
Last day to withdraw from full semester classes / Friday, November 19
Advance registration for spring 2011 begins / Monday, November 22
No classes – Start of Thanksgiving Break / Wednesday, November 24
No classes – College closed – Thanksgiving Break / Thursday-Sunday, November 25-28
Last day to withdraw from second half-semester classes / Monday, November 29
Advance registration for spring 2011 ends / Wednesday, December 1
Open registration for spring 2011 begins / Thursday, December 2
Final exam period/last week of fall 2010 classes / Friday-Thursday, December 10-16
Registration for Intersession ends. In-person registration for spring closes. Registration resumes Wednesday, January 5. / Friday, December 17
College Closed – Winter Break / Wednesday-Tuesday, December 22-January 4
Spring 2011 semester begins / Monday, January 24

New! IMPORTANT PAYMENT AND REFUND DATES:

Classes must be paid for or college-approved payment arrangements (i.e., payment plan or financial aid) in place by the following dates.

Students enrolling on or after August 23 will not be dropped for failure to pay but will be accountable for all costs. To avoid paying for a course, students must drop the course by its refund deadline. See the refund schedule.

Refund Schedule

Courses Meeting / Final Date for Refund
1st half of the semester / Wednesday, September 8
Once a week for full semester / One day before the second class meeting
More than once a week for full semester / Wednesday, September 8
2nd half of the semester / Monday, October 25
5 weeks / 2 days after the first class
Less than 5 weeks / First day of the class
Weekends / Thursday following the first class weekend
Online and Hybrid / Wednesday, September 8

DELAYED COLLEGE OPENINGS:

When the college announces a delayed opening, all classes with at least 45 minutes of class time remaining at the time of the opening will be held. For example, in the event of a 10 a.m. opening, a 9:30-10:45 a.m. class will be held. This procedure applies to all credit classes. To sign up for text alerts such as school closings and delays, log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu and click Owl Alert Notification System on the Bookmarks tab. Owl Alert is the college’s instant messaging and email notification system.

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (use text provided below)

Students requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support Services Office (B-124) or call (301) 322-0838 (voice) or (301) 322-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for services and accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should discuss the matter privately with their instructors at the beginning of the semester and provide a copy of their Student/Faculty Accommodation Form.

CIVILITY STATEMENT (use text provided below)

To promote a community of scholarship and civility, everyone at Prince George’s Community College is expected to be respectful, tolerant and courteous towards others at all times, adhere to college policies and procedures, and respect college property. Creating a culture of civility both inside and outside the classroom is everyone’s responsibility.

CODE OF CONDUCT (use text provided below)

The Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the rights and responsibilities of students and establishes a system of procedures for dealing with students charged with violations of the code and other rules and regulations of the college. A student enrolling in the college assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the college's function as an educational institution. Refer to the 2010-2011 Student Handbook, beginning on page 38, for a complete explanation of the Code of Conduct, including the Code of Academic Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive student behavior.

CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (use text provided below)

The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In the pursuit of knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share responsibility for adhering to the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a community committed to academic achievement and scholarship, the Code of Academic Integrity advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Academic Integrity is in the 2010-2011 Student Handbook (pages 40-42) and posted on the college's website.

CLASSROOM POLICIES: You may eat and drink in the classroom, just as long as you clean up after yourself. You may get up during class to use the restroom, etc., but please be as quiet as possible so as not to disrupt the class session. I will provide opportunities throughout the semester to earn extra credit. With permission, you may tape record class sessions.

International Education Center

Lanham Hall, Room 221

http://academic.pgcc.edu/internationalcenter/ 301-322-0750

The International Education Center provides academic support and assistance to students who need help with courses or with understanding the American higher education system. The Center brings international and American students together for learning enrichment activities, including a variety of discussion forums that foster awareness and understanding of cultural issues.

Computer and Learning Labs
Office / Location / Phone / Hours of Operation
Marlboro Learning Lab / Marlboro Hall
Room 2129 / 301-322-0503 / Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am – 8:45 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 3:45 pm
Sat.: 8:30 am – 2:45 pm
Sun.: 10 am – 1 pm
Math Learning Center / Marlboro Hall
Room 3104 / 301-583-5257 / Mon.-Thurs.: 9 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 9 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 2 pm
Sun.: Closed
Open Computer Lab
Bladen Computer Center / Bladen Hall
Room 104 / 301-322-0999 / Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am – 10:15 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 4:45 pm
Sun.: Closed
Open Computer Lab
Center for Advanced Technology / Center for Advanced Technology
Rooms 101 and 201 / 301-322-0999
Ext. 9091 / Mon.-Fri.: 8 am – 10:15 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 4:45 pm (first floor only)
Sun.: Closed
Other Resources, Services, and Academic Support
Office / Location / Phone / Hours of Operation
Academic Advising / Bladen Hall
Room 124 / 301-322-0151 / Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Sat.: Closed
Sun: Closed
Academic Advising Website: http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicResources/academicAdvising.aspx
Office / Location / Phone / Hours of Operation
Bookstore / Largo Student Center
Room 116 / 301-322-0912 / Mon-Tues 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed-Thurs 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
There are extended and Saturday hours at the beginning of the semester.
Please call or check website to confirm.
Bookstore Website: http://www.pgccbookstore.com
Campus Police / Facilities Management Building / 301-322-0666 / 24 hours, 7 days a week
College Life Services / Largo Student Center Room 149 / 301-322-0853 / Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am – 5 pm
eLearning Services / Accokeek Hall Building
Room 346 / 301-322-0463 / Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 5 pm
with phone support available until 9 pm
eLearning Services Website: www.pgcconline.com
Library / Accokeek Hall
First and Second Floors / 301-322-0476 / Mon-Thurs.: 8:00 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8:00 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 10 am – 3 pm
Sun.: Closed
Library Website: http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/library.aspx
Testing Center
(Student Assessment Services) / Bladen Hall
Room 100 / 301-322-0090 / Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Fri.*: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 3:30 pm
Sun: Closed
No additional students will be admitted for testing 30 minutes prior to the posted closing time.
*On the first Friday of each month, the Center closes at
2:30 pm with no admittance
after 2 pm.
Testing Center Website: http://academic.pgcc.edu/sas/index.html
Tutoring and Writing
Centers / Bladen Hall
Room 107 / 301-322-0748 / Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tutoring and Writing Centers Website: http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/tutoringwriting.aspx