Instructor Information

ENC 1101 – SECTION 2831 SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Name: Stephen Henrichon Primary Email Address: Please contact me via MyCourses Secondary Email Address: [email protected] Office Location: LA-188A Office Phone: 727-791-5984 or 727-791-2609 Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by appointment Link to SPC Instructor Page: http://www.spcollege.edu/instructors/id/2141

COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:  Dean: Joseph Leopold, LA 101, Clearwater Campus, [email protected] , 727-341-3719  Academic Chair, Clearwater Campus: Dr. Shirley Oakley, [email protected] , 727-791-5904  Administrative Services Specialist: Ms. Debra Higgins, [email protected] , 727-614-7001 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to develop your composition skills. It emphasizes the development of the multi-paragraph essay and includes practice in information retrieval from electronic and other sources, as well as in the selection, restriction, organization, and development of topics. It also offers you opportunities to improve your proficiency with sentence structure, diction, and mechanics. Selected writing samples are examined as models of form and as sources of ideas for your own writing. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements.

COURSE GOALS: 1. You will develop rhetorically effective compositions by writing essays that effectively demonstrate organization, development, unity, and coherence; restrict a topic; and focus on a central idea. 2. You will employ critical thinking skills in the writing process by applying logical reasoning and constructing outlines. 3. You will employ Standard American English that supports the academic content by using appropriate diction; demonstrating principles of grammar and usage; and composing a variety of sentence types. 4. You will apply rhetorical criticism techniques to essays written by student and professional authors. 5. You will locate sources effectively, including digital content, appropriate to the essay’s topic and scope. 6. You will ethically evaluate sources, including digital content.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES: This course is designed to be accessible to all students. Be sure to let your instructor know immediately if you find any part of the course that is not accessible to you. Also, if you have documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability, please note that St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves your campus for a confidential discussion. To find your AC for your specific campus, please go to the college-wide Accessibility Services website: https://www.spcollege.edu/accessibility

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION: THEY SAY, I SAY: The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing (2014) ISBN: 978-0-393-93584-4 (3rd edition).

Bookstore: www.spcollege.edu/textbooks

MATERIALS:

USB Flash Drive - highly recommended since students are working in computer lab setting, where computers can go down without a moment's notice! Do NOT save work to campus computer hard drives. They are wiped daily. LIBRARY: http://www.spcollege.edu/libraries/

Assignments for this course will require that students complete research in SPC’s physical and/or online library. Using the URL above, students should look for the Quick Links menu on the left-hand side of the screen; and then from there, students can use the Library Catalog to find bibliographic information (e.g., author, title, location on shelf) for print and audiovisual resources in the physical library as well as e-books that are online. The “Articles & Databases” link on the Quick Links menu will lead students to over a hundred databases, containing journal and magazine articles, e-books, and other electronic resources. When students access the databases link, they will be prompted for a Borrower ID and PIN. The Borrower ID is the Student ID #, and the PIN is the last four digits of the student's social security number.

WRITING STUDIO:

Students are highly recommended to have papers proofed at the Writing Studio located inside the Library. This is a FREE and invaluable service for all students.

Workshops: www.spcollege.libguides.com/writingworkshops

Tutoring: www.spcollege.libguides.com/tutoring

REQUIRED COURSE SOFTWARE:

For this course, students should use Microsoft Word or other compatible software for their assignments. Students should submit papers in .doc, .docx or .rtf formats. Other formats will not be accepted. The library, Writing Studio, and Learning Commons at the various campuses all provide computers with Microsoft Office 2013 or 2016. MyCourses –Learning Management System: A stable Internet connection is required for this course. Students will be required to access MyCourses, through an online connection, for course-related documents, such as lecture notes, quizzes, and discussion boards. All drafts of papers are required to be submitted to the appropriate drop boxes in MyCourses. Access to MyCourses is available at https://mycourses.spcollege.edu/ . To log on, type your SPC email address in the Username text box and password information for your account in the Password text box. When you’ve completed those entries, click on the Log On button.

MyCourses tutorials and information about online courses for students are available at http://mycoursessupport.spcollege.edu/ecampus. Help with MyCourses is also available at the SPC Helpdesk at 727-341-4357 (HELP). PREREQUISITES: Appropriate scores on the Writing and Reading placement test or completion of one of the following with a minimum grade of C: ENC 0025 and Pre- or Corequisite REA 0017; EAP 1695; ENC 0056 and Pre- or Corequisite REA 0056; or ENC 0027. In general, in order to perform well in this course, the student should have knowledge of paragraph structure and standard English grammar and usage. LEARNER SUPPORT: Accessibility: http://www.spcollege.edu/accessibility Academic Support Services: www.spcollege.edu/suppor t On-Campus Support: www.spcollege.edu/tutoring/#tab=2 Online Support: www.spcollege.edu/tutoring/#tab=3 Student Services and Resources: www.spcollege.edu/services This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online and blended learning. Be sure to let your instructor know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. If you have documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability: St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Please visit to the college-wide Accessibility Services website for more information: https://www.spcollege.edu/accessibility

IMPORTANT DATES: Academic Calendar: http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/ Financial Aid Dates: www.spcollege.edu/pages/dynamic.aspx?id=800 ATTENDANCE/ACTIVE PARTICIPATION: The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/ - attend For this class, because classroom activities are so important, students will not be considered as actively participating in the course if they miss as many as three (3) class sessions, regardless of the reasons. If you are in attendance for less than half the class period, it will be counted as an absence. Additionally, students must complete at least seventy percent (70%) of assigned course work and submit all major essays. Instructors will verify that students are in attendance at least once each week during the first two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn. Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class as defined in the course syllabus. Students classified as not meeting the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF.” Active participation takes into account regular attendance, participation in class discussions, engagement in independent and collaborative assignments, and other in-and-out-of-class assignments. Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term. On or before October 19, 2017, a student who withdraws from a class will receive a “W.” However, requests submitted after the 60% deadline will result in a “WF,” which will negatively affect the student’s grade point average here at SPC. Students and instructors will automatically receive an email notification to their SPC email whenever a withdrawal occurs. Refer to ATTENDANCE/ACTIVE PARTICIPATION/WITHDRAWAL POLICIES http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/ - attend

ASSIGNMENTS All assignments are due on the day they appear on the MyCourses course calendar. Assignments due on days the class meets must be completed before class. Assignments due on days the class does not meet must be submitted by 11:55 pm. Except for Essay Final Drafts, late assignments will not be accepted. Essay Final Drafts not submitted on time will be subject to a ten-point grade reduction for every twenty-four hour period. This will continue until the maximum grade reduction of fifty points is reached. Students are required to complete the four Essay Final Drafts and the Final Exam to pass the class. Students can elect to redo one of the first three essays (essays submitted late are not eligible). The revised essay is due two weeks after the original essay is returned. Grades on the original and revised essay will be averaged to determine the essay’s final grade. ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Cheating during tests or intentional plagiarism in essays, which includes having another student plan or write your paper, is not tolerated at SPC and could result in your dismissal from the class or the institution. You may always borrow ideas or knowledge from outside experts; however, you must give credit to that source. If you are unsure how to credit sources, see the tutors in the Writing Studio who have been trained to help. Tutoring is free. See the Academic Honesty and Behavior: Expectations of Students at SPC for campus policies: http://www.spcollege.edu/AcademicHonesty/

GRADING POLICY:  Course letter grades will be determined based on the following scale: Grade Course Points Grade Percentage Points

A 4 90 - 100 450-500

B 3 80-89 400-449

C 2 70-79 350-399

D 1 60-69 300-349

F 0 Below 60 299 or less

 Total course grade points will consist of an aggregate of points from the following areas: Assignment Category Percentage

Essay Assignments in Four Modules  Writing in the Humanities Essay  Writing in the Social Sciences 90%  Writing in the Sciences  Essay Remix

Practice and Graded Grammar Quizzes 10%

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:  Your participation in this class is critical for the learning process. Here is what I expect from you: o You are expected to read the text! Composition is such a vast subject, and you'll learn much just by reading. o You should come to class and the online environment ready to engage yourself and others in a meaningful, substantive activity. o You should treat others' opinions with respect and tolerance. o You should complete all assignments on time and with thoughtfulness. You should not expect time extensions for late assignments. o You should practice academic honesty in all your work. o You should contact the instructor promptly if a problem arises that needs my attention. o You should only submit work that is your own. You should expect disciplinary measures if any work that you submit is determined not to be your own work.

 Here is what you can expect from me: o I will provide meaningful classroom activities to develop your composition skills. o I will be available to you if you have questions or concerns. o I will respond thoughtfully and critically to your comments, questions, and written assignments. o I will evaluate your coursework in a timely manner and will communicate to you when you should expect your grade on a particular assignment.

Online Student Participation and Conduct Guidelines: When communicating, you should always:  Treat everyone with respect in every communication  Always use your professor’s proper title: Dr. or Prof., or if you are in doubt use Mr. or Ms.  Use clear and concise language  Remember that all college level communication should use correct grammar, whether written or spoken. Avoid slang.  When communicating online, use correct spelling and avoid texting abbreviations such as “u” instead of “you”  Just as you wouldn’t yell in the classroom, avoid using the caps lock feature as it can be interpreted as yelling  Be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or discussion post and, even when spoken, your message might be taken seriously or offensively  Be cautious with personal information (both yours and others’) When you send an email to your instructor, department chair, dean, or classmates, you should:  Use a descriptive subject line  Avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open them  Be clear, concise, and courteous  Sign your message with the name you prefer When posting to a discussion board, you should:  Write posts that are on-topic and within the scope of the course material  Take your posts seriously; review and edit your posts before sending  Be as brief as possible while still making a thorough comment  Always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source  Be sure to read all messages in a thread before replying  Avoid repeating someone else’s post without adding something of your own to it  Avoid short, generic replies such as, “I agree.” You should include why you agree or add to the previous point  Always be respectful of others’ opinions even when they differ from your own  When you disagree with someone, you should express your differing opinion in a respectful, non-critical way  Do not make personal or insulting remarks  Be open-minded The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave a classroom or lab. The instructor may also delete posts or materials from an online or blended class and/or take disciplinary action if disruptive behavior continues. Academic Honesty: http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/ Online Student Conduct: http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/conduct.htm Online Student, Faculty, and Staff Expectations and Performance Targets: http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/expectations.htm

TURNITIN: The instructor of this course may require use of Turnitin.com as a tool to promote learning. The tool flags similarity and mechanical issues in written work that merit review. Use of the service enables students and faculty to identify areas that can be strengthened through improved paraphrasing, integration of sources, or proper citation. Submitted papers remain as source documents in the Turnitin database solely for the purpose of detecting originality. Students retain full copyright to their works. The Turnitin Usage Agreement can be reviewed at: http://turnitin.com/en_us/privacy-center/usage-policy Students who do not wish to submit work through Turnitin must notify their instructor via course email within the first seven days of the course. In lieu of Turnitin use, faculty may require a student to submit copies of sources, preliminary drafts, a research journal, or an annotated bibliography.

STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION: The Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.

TECHNOLOGY: Minimum Technology Requirements: http://mycoursessupport.spcollege.edu/technical-requirements-for-mycourses Technical Support: www.spcollege.edu/helpdesk Accessibility of Technologies:MyCourses(Brightspace by D2L)Accessibility Statement: www.brightspace.com/about/accessibility Privacy: MyCourses (Brightspace by D2L) Privacy Statement: www.brightspace.com/legal/privacy Syllabus Addendum of College Policies and Student Success Tips: http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/

DESCRIPTIONS OF GRADE LEVELS OF WRITING:

A = An A paper fulfills the assignment completely, clearly, and perceptively. The writer has a clear significant main idea communicated clearly to the reader, and the essay does not ramble. The writer explains this main point thoroughly and supports it with concrete details--examples, illustrations, facts, or statistics. The writer plans the essay so that it progresses by clearly ordered, necessary, evident stages and uses transitions to connect ideas. The writer deals with ideas and abstractions as well as facts and details and uses generalizations to tie details together. The writer composes skillful sentences which flow smoothly; uses fresh, precise, economical words; and consistently has command of punctuation, spelling, and grammar. The essay says something worthwhile, is controlled by a clear sense of purpose and audience, and makes a reader want to read what has been written.

B = A B paper also fulfills the assignment completely and clearly, but not as perceptively as an A paper. The writer has a focused main idea made clear to the reader and sticks to the subject. The writer shows sufficient evidence to explain and support the main idea and uses generalizations to show relationships among details. The writer does not just identify or list but also explains and comments on the topics. The ideas are arranged in an orderly manner, but the structure of the whole essay may not be immediately evident to the reader. The writer may need to add a few transitions. The sentences are clear, but perhaps not all are effective or smooth. His words are exact, but not always fresh or economical. There may be a few minor slips in mechanics.

C = A C paper is basically correct but often not very effective or perceptive. The essay is often either predominantly literal or factual with little explanation or comment, or primarily general assertions without sufficient evidence to back them up. The writer organizes the ideas but may not make the order of ideas clear to the reader or provide tight unity and coherence. Some sentences may be unclear or repetitious. The writer uses imprecise, inappropriate, or unnecessary words. The writer has control of basic mechanics, such as spelling and punctuation, but not of sophisticated grammatical patterns such as parallelism.

D = A D paper is writing which often lacks perception and does not address the assignment completely. The reader has only a vague notion of what the writer wants to say, so the passage is general and not very clear. Although the essay may have overall unity of subject, it has little sense of direction or continuity of thought. The writer records details as they come to mind but does not purposefully select, order, or connect them. There are problems with written language--choppy or confusing sentences, vague or inaccurate words, weak grammar and punctuation.

F = An F paper is unsatisfactory; it does not respond to the questions or address the assignment completely. It has no purpose, no sense of audience, no main idea. The passage is not unified, is not logically organized, lacks purposeful specific details and is not coherent. The expression of thought is not clear, the flow of ideas is difficult to follow, and the ideas are often repetitive. The writer lacks control of basic sentence patterns and punctuation, so often the sentences are confusing or fused or incomplete. The spelling, especially of common words, is weak. The grammar and punctuation call attention to themselves, slowing and confusing the reader and interfering with the communication process. Thus, both the rhetorical skills and language skills are unsatisfactory. All of these features of the F paper place an undue burden on the reader.

SCHEDULE (Subject to Change) Week 1 14 Aug 16 Aug Syllabus, Course Overview, Introductions Due Essay Assessment (in-class Week 2 21 Aug 23 Aug Grammar Diagnostic Test Due Art as Investigation Due Daily Grammar: Subject Verb Location Due

Week 3 28 Aug 30 Aug Brainstorming Analysis Due Writing in the Humanities Researching Context Due Thesis forum Due

Writing in the Humanities Essay Outline Due

Daily Grammar: Subject Verb Agreement Due

Week 4 4 Sept 6 Sept NO CLASS Working with Images Dropbox Due Writing in the Humanities Essay First Draft Due

Daily Grammar: Pronoun Agreement Due Week 5 11 Sept 13 Sept Submit Second Draft to Smarthinking Smarthinking/Writing Studio or Visit the Writing Studio Feedback Due

Writing in the Humanities Sample Feedback Quiz Due Essay Review Due Writing in the Humanities Essay Final Draft Due

Daily Grammar: Run Ons and Comma Splices Due Week 6 18 Sept 20 Sept Candles in the Sun Due Social Sciences Research Worksheet Due Daily Grammar: Fragments Due SmartArt Visual Organizer Due Topic and Thesis for Writing in the Social Sciences Essay Due Practice Quiz: Direct Quotations Due

Practice Quiz: Quotation Marks Due

Daily Grammar: Coordination and Subordination Due Week 7 25 Sept 27 Sept 29 Sept Reorganizing The Problem Solution Writing in the Social Sciences Submit Third Draft Essay Due Second Draft Due to Smarthinking or Writing Studio Writing in the Social Sciences Rough Daily Grammar: Comma Draft and Peer Review Due Placement Due

Week 8 2 Oct 4 Oct Smarthinking/Writing Studio Feedback for Social Sciences Due

Writing in the Social Sciences Essay Final Draft Due

Daily Grammar: Modifier Placement Due Week 9 9 Oct 11 Oct Writing in the Sciences – Exploring Sciences Research Worksheet Topics Due Dropbox Due

Practice Quiz: Quoting, Paraphrasing, Daily Grammar: Sentence Types Summarizing Due Due

Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing Writing in the Sciences Rough Quiz Due Draft and Peer Review Due

Daily Grammar: Parallelism Due

Week 10 16 Oct 18 Oct Submit Second Draft to Smarthinking or Writing Studio

Week 11 23 Oct 25 Oct Smarthinking/Writing Studio Feedback Due

Writing in the Sciences Essay Final Draft Due Week 12 30 Oct 3 Nov Examining Audience Discussion Due Proposal Due

Week 13 6 Nov 8 Nov Essay Remixed – First Draft & Peer Review Discussion Due

Week 14 13 Nov 15 Nov Essay Remixed Second Draft Due Bring 2nd Draft to Class for In-Class Peer Review/Workshop Week 15 20 Nov 22 Nov The Essay Remixed – Final NO CLASS

Presentations Week 16 27 Nov 29 Nov Presentations Presentations