Online Syllabus Model

ENGL 2333_Page 1 ENGL 2333_Technical/Professional Writing Online Tulsa Community College Spring 2013

CRN_Section No: 20432_290 16-week Internet Course Begins: 01/14/13 Ends: 05/08/13

TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR: TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE: Instructor: Lu Ann Thompson Division: Communications Office E-mail: [email protected] Associate Dean: Jocelyn Whitney Office Phone: 595-7458 Office: NEC 2389 Office Location: NEC 2112 Phone Number: (918) 5957496 Office Hours: T__8:30-9:30 a.m.; 1:00-3:30 p.m. W__7:30 to 10:30 p.m. R__ 8:30-9:30 a.m.; 1:30-4:00 p.m.

DISCLAIMER Although this class is an online class, you might need to consult a writing tutor or a librarian at one of the TCC campuses sometime during the semester. Please be advised.

WARNING: This class is not recommended for computer novices.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES A list of student support services can be found in the START HERE section of the Blackboard course site. This includes information about college services, free tutoring services, software support, and online tutorials related to course concepts. Please click on this link to find the list: https://bb.tulsacc.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/DL/student_support.htm

PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE

ENGL 1113 Freshman Composition I with “C” or better. Do not attempt this course at the same time as ENGL 1113.

COURSE DESCRIPTION English 2333, Technical/Professional Writing, offers applied practice in technical and professional writing with emphasis on format, style, research techniques, and editing for specialized audiences and/or publications. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113 with a grade of “C” or better. Note: This class is 100% online. Convenient daily access to a computer and to the Internet is required.

This class is designed for professionals and for college-level students majoring in technical and business fields. Technical/professional writing is the writing of the workplace; it includes the kind of writing that scientists, physical therapists, business executives, health professionals, computer specialists, engineers, government officials, sign language interpreters, and other professionals do as part of their regular work. To learn to write effectively for the workplace, you will learn to write clearly in concise technical writing style. You will learn various types of reports and proposals, both instructional and procedural. You will also learn to use effective page design with lists, headings, and graphics.

NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE All courses are not required for all majors. See the degree plan for your chosen major to determine courses you may take to earn required or elective credit. ENG 2343 Business Communications ENG 2383 Advanced Composition

GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their personal lives. General Education Goals relevant to this course include Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technical Proficiency. ENGLISH DISCIPLINE GOALS ENGL 2333_Page 2 The English Discipline Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College English courses have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their personal lives. English Discipline Goals relevant to this course include Effective Writing, Informed Discussion, Critical Reading, and Scholarly Research.

TEACHING METHODS The course is 100% online. Strategies may include: Reading resources linked to the Internet, reading the textbook; brief lectures with assignment instructions; project and process-oriented individual and collaborative projects; use of the discussion board; use of the Internet; and e-mail among students and between individual students and the professor. Students are responsible for completing all assigned work.

COURSE OBJECTIVES To complete Technical/Professional Writing successfully, the student will continue to use the techniques learned in Freshman Composition I while demonstrating the following new skills:

1. Adapt writing style to the target audience 2. Organize technical documents 3. Identify and interpret valid data 4. Produce effective technical writing style by writing clearly and concisely using passive voice rarely and only when appropriate using strong verbs and concrete nouns avoiding pomposity, redundancy, and wordiness 5. Design, incorporate, and label informative visuals: graphs, charts, tables, diagrams 6. Use page design and reader aids (headings, chunks, white space, lists, italics, and underlining) to improve readability 7. Research, design, and produce a major technical/professional document 8. Use common technical/professional writing formats 9. Edit and proofread with the goal of producing error-free documents 10. Document borrowed source material ethically and correctly in MLA style 11. Identify and avoid plagiarism

TEXTBOOKS, SOFTWARE, & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL

Textbook Internet class books may be purchased from TCC on Northeast Campus or the TCC Online Bookstore. Ample supplies should be available. Assignments using the book begin the first week. Author: Richard Johnson-Sheehan Title: Technical Communication Today, 4th ed. Publisher: Pearson ISBN: ISBN-10: 0205171192 | ISBN-13: 978-0205171194 Pub. Date: July 11, 201 Shipping delays, late enrollments, or financial aid delays do not change assignment due dates. Delays in Financial Aid, delays in purchasing a textbook, or delays in shipping dates of textbook do not delay due dates in this class. Therefore, a copy of the textbook is provided for use in the TCC Northeast Campus. This copy may not be taken out of the library. The copy is provided in the library to assist students with remaining current in class and submitting assignments by the due dates. Any student may use the copy in the library at any time during the semester.

Software

1. Mozilla Firefox ENGL 2333_Page 3 Mozilla Firefox is the required browser for this class. Other browsers do not adequately support Blackboard. With other browsers you will experience problems at some point in the class, but you may not understand why you are experiencing problems.

2. Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) As you know from the TCC Distance Learning web page, MSWord is the recommended word processor for TCC Internet classes. See START HERE in Blackboard for very helpful tips on setting up documents in MSWord to meet the requirements for this class.

Warning: Do not submit .wpd, .wps, .txt files. Submit only .docx (MSWord 2010) files. Do not submit files in any other format than MSWord .docx format. Files in other formats and with other file extensions are not accepted.

MSOffice 2010 is available for free download to TCC students from TCC. If you do not have Microsoft Word, DO NOT BUY IT. TCC provides Office 2010 by download for students.

Required software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) If you do not have Office, you can download it from Blackboard free. -- Go to the Organization tab -- Search for: software --Office Install -- Enroll in the organization -- Follow the on-screen instructions

3. Virus Protection Program All students are required to be running a current virus protection program with virus signature files downloaded from the program's website each week.

4. Pop-Up Blocker Alert! Make sure that TCC is allowed through all pop-up blockers on every computer where you will use your TCC e-mail. If you find that you can access your TCC e-mail account but you can’t open a window to compose e-mail or to reply to a message, you will know that the pop-up blocker permissions are NOT set to allow TCC through your pop-up blockers. To change your pop-up blocker permissions, follow the instructions in this link: http://mytcc.tulsacc.edu/master/popup2.html

Computer Access

Required Reliable and Convenient Computer Access You must have convenient daily access to a computer with Internet connection for this 100% online class. Do not attempt this class if you do not have this computer access. You may use any computer with Internet access. Current virus protection is required.

WARNING: TECHNICAL PROBLEMS DO HAPPEN. HOWEVER, TECHNICAL PROBLEMS WITH YOUR COMPUTER HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE OR INTERNET CONNECTION DO NOT REMOVE YOUR OBLIGATION TO MEET DUE DATES. THEREFORE, NEVER WAIT UNTIL JUST BEFORE A DEADLINE TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS.

Of course, as a TCC student you may use a computer in the open computer lab of any TCC campus when a computer is available. You may also use a public computer at a library or an Internet café. You may use a computer belonging to a friend or an employer (check with IT personnel about firewalls). Check the Popup Blocker settings on every computer you use to access your TCC e-mail account.

TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS This class is not recommended for computer novices. You should be comfortable  using MSWord (change margins, number pages, double-space, center text, check spelling, and so forth) ENGL 2333_Page 4  using TCC e-mail for communication  sending a file as a file attachment  downloading files  uploading files  navigating the Internet  using Internet Explorer  using a search engine  updating virus protection files

EXPECTATIONS--ATTENDANCE–TIME COMMITMENT

1. Servers The Blackboard online classroom is available at all times 24/7. Scheduled server maintenance is announced. Unscheduled server downtime is rare but possible. The TCC Student Web is normally available 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

2. Due Dates This is not a self-paced class. All assignments have clear due dates listed in this syllabus. Note: Plan your work by the due dates listed on the tentative schedule. Do not try to use the student grade book as a due date planner.

3. Time Do not expect this class to be easier “because this is a community college” or “because this is an Internet class and I don’t have to go to class." You should expect to focus heavily on this class and its assignments. Students who successfully complete the course report that they spend an average of 10-20 hours per week on the course. You may spend more or less time, depending on your current level of expertise and comfort with writing, computers, and the Internet. Learning occurs in relationship not only between student and course materials, but, just as importantly, between peers and between student and professor.

Internet classes demand that you are self-motivated and self-disciplined. You are responsible to keep up with the schedule, due dates, assignments, and exams. Computer hardware or software problems do not remove your responsibility to meet due dates and the activity requirement. You may use ANY computer with Internet access to remain active in the class and/or to submit your work.

WHAT YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND ABOUT INTERNET / ON-LINE CLASSES  You must carefully read and follow all instructions in the online classroom.  Be realistic about the amount of time required to complete work. Begin early, and avoid last-minute submission. Include in your time expectation the time equivalent to “seat time” in a face-to-face class as well as the study and writing time required for a face-to-face writing class.  For each 3-credit-hour class, plan to spend at least 10 clock hours per week. Double that for 8-week classes because the class moves twice as fast, but all assignments and expectations are the same. This class is 3 credit hours.  Schedule class time for working on this class just as you would schedule time to attend an on- campus class. Make sure family and friends understand that you must not be interrupted for any reason during this time.  Turn in your work on time.  Participate actively in the class.  Use e-mail and the discussion boards to communicate often with your professor and other classmates.  Login to the online classroom each day to check the Announcements screen for new announcements.  Do not fall behind or place this class lower in your priorities than any other classes, employment obligations, or family obligations--just because you do not have to face your professor in person.  Ask for help when you need help. ENGL 2333_Page 5  An Internet class is not the place to learn how to operate a computer. You must already be comfortably competent with a PC or a MAC, with commonly used software, and with the Internet. Consider dropping this class if you do not have the technical skill requirements listed earlier.  On-line Internet classes are NOT easier!  Participation in this course via the Internet is the responsibility of the student. Students receiving benefits from government agencies must adhere to policies stipulated by the specific agency.  You will be expected to log on to the course site every day. You are also expected to participate in all assigned activities in the course. Attendance will be measured by weekly completion of course assignments as well as timely logons.

NOTE: This Internet class demands that the student be self-motivated and self-disciplined. You are responsible to keep up with the schedule, assignments, and exams. I will be contacting you throughout the semester through the Announcement page and by e-mail. Blackboard is available at all times.

COMMUNICATION

E-MAIL REPONSES FROM PROFESSOR: E-mail is the preferred method of individual communication. As standard practice, use e-mail instead of telephone messages. I respond to e-mail more quickly than telephone messages, so please rely on e-mail for direct and timely communication. Typically, I check e-mail two or three times per day, Monday through Friday. Please allow for a 24 to 48-hour response time. Usually, I do not check e-mail on weekends, so if you wait until the last minute to begin your lessons, you may not receive a response from me before the assignment is due. Begin your lessons early in the week! Students should also consult the course textbook, handouts, syllabus, and lecture notes before e-mailing questions.

STUDENT E-MAIL: You must use TCC e-mail for all communication in this class. All TCC students receive a designated Office 365 e-mail address (ex: [email protected]). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your TCC e-mail address; you must use your TCC e-mail to send e-mail to, and receive e-mail from, the instructor regarding this course. Your TCC e-mail address is automatically placed into Blackboard, and you may not change this address. Your professor sends communication for this class through Blackboard; therefore, the communication goes to your TCC e-mail address.

I do not open e-mail messages from unidentified senders. You must reply from your TCC e-mail account. I do not reply to e-mail from personal accounts such as [email protected] or [email protected] Your e-mail for this class

 must be sent from your TCC e-mail address and end with your signature--YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME (official name of registration with TCC)

 must contain in the Subject line the class and the topic of the message. Example: ENGL 1113 Online_ Question about Essay 1

 must include my message with your reply each time you reply to a message from me.  The TCC Help Desk number is (918) 595-2000. You may call this number for help with Office 365 e-mail.  You must word and submit all of your own e-mail messages.  You must provide clear identification in every message.  You must send the professor’s messages back with your replies.  Your TCC e-mail address must use your same official name that appears in the Blackboard roster.  You must read and answer your TCC e-mail daily. You should consider e-mail in the same way you would consider business memorandum. Always identify yourself and your class. ALWAYS use the subject box to give a specific description of your question. You should use correct spelling, grammar, usage, and sentence structure. In addition, please be courteous. Communicate clearly and concisely, using appropriate word choices and tone. In The Simon and Schuster Handbook for Writers, 6th edition, Lynn Quitman Troyka ENGL 2333_Page 6 indicates, "Tone relates not so much to what you say as to how you say it" (12). You want to maintain or enhance professional credibility with the image you represent in your writing. Your e-mail to your instructor should follow the same guidelines. Never write anything in any e-mail that you would not be willing to have circulated among a number of other people. E-mail is not private, and a few people have been fired for inappropriate e-mail.

FORMAT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CLASS DOCUMENTS

Naming files Use the following format for naming files. Each file will begin with your last name capitalized. If you do not capitalize, I cannot see the file names. Use an underscore and type your first initial capitalized. Type another underscore and include the file name on the tentative schedule. Please see an example below. I used my name, but, of course, you will use your name when you save your file.

Your last name_first initial_brief assignment name

Example: Thompson_L_PD.docx

5% for incorrect filename format

MLA Format MLA (Modern Language Association) format is the required documentation style for this class. You must give ethical credit for all borrowed intellectual property you use in your documents; this includes wordings, ideas, data, and images created by others. See the MLA section of the textbook for documentation rules and models.

Required Page Format

1. Use font size 10 or 12 only. Use Times New Roman only. (-5% if incorrect)

2. Single-space all text. (-5% if incorrect or missing)

3. Use block style without indentions. (-5% if incorrect) Double space (skip one blank line) between blocks.

4. All documents must display your last name and page numbering in the upper right corner of each page except the title page (also referred to as a cover page). The first page after the title page is page 1. Do not number title pages. (-5% if incorrect or missing)

5. A title page must accompany every assignment submitted in the assignment link except memos. Center the title page text vertically and horizontally on the page. (-5% if incorrect or missing title page).

Master Document I strongly suggest that you set up a correctly formatted master document with the format requirements below. Save this correctly formatted blank document and title page with the filename MLA_MasterDoc. Then, you may open this file later and use it for each new assignment document you prepare. Update the filename, assignment name, and the date. Insert the appropriate assignment text. See an example of the title page on the next page. ENGL 2333_Page 7

Place the Name of the Assignment Here and Capitalize It Correctly

for Professor Lu Ann Thompson Technical Writing Instructor Tulsa Community College Tulsa, Oklahoma

by Student first and last name English 2333, Section 290 ENGL 2333_Page 8

(Date: Use the date that the assignment is due.) ASSIGNMENT EVALUATION To find assignment due dates, read the tentative schedule located at the end of this document.

All students must complete the START HERE requirements and all other assignments and requirements listed under Assignments—Week 1 by 01-23-13 to remain in the class. If you do not complete all requirements and assignments by the required due date, you will be administratively withdrawn from the class and assigned a WN.

GRADING POLICY College students are responsible adults and must do their own bookkeeping. Please keep track of your grades on Blackboard. Do not ask “How am I doing?” or “What is my average?” Please do not call or e-mail to ask about grades until after you have checked your grades on Blackboard.

After the final letter grade is posted on Blackboard, the student has twenty-four (24) hours to question assignment grades or the final grade. The question must be sent via e-mail. Phone messages are not considered valid. After twenty-four hours, the grade stands. Grades may not be questioned after the class officially closes at the end of the semester.

ASSIGNMENT POLICY

 Shipping delays, late enrollments, or financial aid delays do not change assignment due dates.

 This is not a self-paced class. Clear due dates are published above for each assignment. All assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. on the published due dates. Check the tentative schedule for specific weekly due dates.

 All assignments must be typed in standard MLA style and must follow the format section of this syllabus. Assignments that are not typed in standard MLA style will not be accepted and will earn a zero.

 Quizzes must be completed on time; no credit is available for late quizzes for any reason.

 To earn points on the discussion board, you must complete the work on time. I do not award partial credit; in other words, if either post is late or missing, you will earn zero points for the entire discussion. Please follow this format for all discussion board assignments.

 I do allow late work on up to two assignments except quizzes, the group project, and the final exam. You may turn your assignment up to seven days late with a ten-percent penalty of total points. For example, if the assignment is worth a total of 50 points, and you earn a 42/50, your grade would be 37/50 with the late penalty. If the assignment is submitted after the seven-day late period, it earns a zero. NOTE: I do not grade late assignments until the end of the semester after I grade final exams. Assignments will be assigned a grade and will not be returned with comments.

 If you submit a late assignment, it is your responsibility to notify me of the name of the assignment and the reason for late submission. Late assignments must be submitted in the Late Assignment link in the Assignment section of Blackboard.

 SAFE ASSIGNMENT: Some assignments require you to post to Safe Assignment. If you do not successfully post the assignment to Safe Assignment, you will receive a zero as a grade.

 The group project will not be accepted after the due date of 05-08-13.

 The final exam may not be submitted late and will not be accepted after the due date of 05-08-13.

 Assignments are not accepted after the class closes on 05-08-13. ENGL 2333_Page 9

Evaluation Techniques

Breakdown of Points Point Value Approx. Percentage Grammar Quizzes 100 points 10.0% Discussion Board 80 points 8.0% Other Assignments 170 points 17.0% Description of Mechanism 50 points 5.0% Cover Letter 50 points 5.0% Resume 50 points 5.0% Informational Interview 150 points 15.0% Research Report 150 points 15.0% Group Project--Proposal 100 points 10.0% Final Exam 100 points 10.0% ______1000 points 100%

GRADING SCALE: 90 100%=A 900 to 1000 points (very good; full mastery of assignment) 80 89%=B 800 to 899 points (good; strong fulfillment of assignment) 70 79%=C 700 to 799 points (average; satisfactory fulfillment of assignment) 60 69%=D 600 to 699 points (poor; less than satisfactory or incomplete) 0 59%=F 0 to 599 points (failing; incorrect, missing, or plagiarized)

The “A” paper meets all the course objectives (Note: it may contain a few minor deficiencies), shows originality of thought, fulfills the requirements of the assignment, and contains no serious errors in mechanics. The “A” paper exhibits outstanding work.

The “B” paper meets all the course objectives (Note: it may contain a few minor deficiencies), fulfills the requirements of the assignments, and contains no serious errors in mechanics. The “B” paper exhibits above average work.

The “C” paper attempts to meet all the course objectives but falls short in certain areas, fulfills the requirements of the assignments, and may contain a very few serious errors in mechanics. The “C” paper exhibits average work.

The “D” paper attempts to meet all the course objectives but falls short in certain areas, fulfills the requirements of the assignments, and may contain serious errors in mechanics.

The “F” paper attempts to meet all the course objectives but falls short in certain areas and may contain serious errors in mechanics.

Serious Errors in Mechanics: 1. Unjustified Sentence Fragment 2. Comma Splice 3. Fused Sentences 4. Semicolon Separating an Independent and a Dependent Clause 5. Confused Pronoun Reference 6. Wrong Pronoun Case 7. Excessive Errors in Spelling and Punctuation

Notice of Use

Your writing may be used as samples to help future students. If your assignment is used, all personal information will be removed. ENGL 2333_Page 10

Submitting Assignments All assignments are to be submitted though the assignment item in its weekly folder in the Assignment section of the Blackboard classroom. Please do not wait until the last minute to submit assignments. You are submitting items over the Internet. There are many things that can go wrong in the path between your computer and the Blackboard course site. Your personal computer/Internet Service Provider issues are not acceptable explanations of late work.

I will only accept assignments by e-mail during emergency situations when connection problems are the result of equipment or Internet failure at TCC. In addition, if TCC problems create a significant hardship to the submission of your assignment by the due date, I will adjust the due date. This information will be relayed by e-mail and through an announcement.

A green and white exclamation mark (!) in Blackboard indicates that a file you have submitted has been successfully received or a quiz you have completed has been received. A numerical score will replace the exclamation mark ( ! ) after I evaluate and score your work. A “tablet” symbol in the student gradebook means your assignment is in process, and you need to click the SUBMIT button to send the assignment on to the professor.

Warning: Clicking the SAVE button does not send an assignment to your professor; the SAVE button allows you to save your work and return later to finish the assignment. Only the SUBMIT button sends assignments to the professor.

All assignments are to be submitted though the assignment item in its weekly folder in the Assignment section of the Blackboard classroom. Your corrected (graded) assignments will be returned to this same location. You may expect feedback on your major written assignments within two weeks after you submit them. Your corrected (graded) assignments (with comments about the quality of your work) can be accessed through the gradebook. Click on the numeric score and open the graded file. Or, return to the original assignment link, click on “view/complete,” and scroll down the page to find your returned Word document. Please make sure that you read these comments! When a writing assignment file is returned to you, you must open that returned file and review the feedback from your professor. You must avoid making the same errors on the next assignment. Making the same errors on successive assignments increases point penalties.

Assignments submitted after the stated due date in accordance with the late work policy will be returned until the end of the semester.

Official course final grades are displayed through TED at www.tulsacc.edu. Printed transcripts are available if ordered by the individual student.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL

The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.

W, AW, I, and F GRADES

A "W": A Withdrawal (W) is initiated by student up to 3/4 through the course. The last 1/4 of the course, students receive their earned grade.

An "F" versus "AW": When deciding whether to record a grade of “F” versus a grade of “AW,” I consider whether the student has participated daily to earn the “F.” I do not assign "AWs" to students who continue to participate in the course but still earn failing grades.

Incomplete (I) Grades: Grades of “I” are awarded sparingly and are reserved for students who have participated daily and satisfactorily (completed successfully the majority of the work with a “C” average or better), but have a one-time dire ENGL 2333_Page 11 documented circumstance at the end of the course that hinders them from completing the course.

ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL FOR NONPARTICIPATION Students who are not making satisfactory progress may be dropped from the class, which will result in an “AW” on the transcript. You must access the Blackboard classroom daily, Monday through Friday, and complete all assignments on time to remain in active status. If you do not access the course daily, you may be withdrawn from the class for nonparticipation. Regular and frequent completion of assignments in the online classroom is also required. In other words, to maintain active status, you must log in frequently and complete assignments weekly. Students who fail to participate in the course during the first week or fail to meet the log on and assignment expectations throughout the semester will be administratively withdrawn from the course.

A “W” and an “AW” are grade-point neutral, but noncompletion of a class may affect financial aid for the current and future semesters. Students who drop or who are dropped by an instructor may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (“W” grade) or to change from Credit to Audit.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other.

The college student is considered a responsible adult. Each student is expected to show respect and consideration for other students and the instructor.

 Physical and/or verbal threats against another student, staff member, or faculty member will not be tolerated. (Cursing is one example of a verbal threat. The student will be withdrawn immediately from the class.)

 Rude or disrespectful or insulting or threatening language communicated in any medium such as but not limited to face-to-face communication; written communication such as e-mail, journals, wiki, blogs, or discussion boards; or telephone communication with another student, staff, or faculty member whether oral or written is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The student will be immediately withdrawn from the class.

When posting on Blackboard or sending e-mail you are expected to 1. Be respectful to one another and to the instructor. 2. Use acceptable grammar and spelling. There are now spell check features in both e-mail and discussion board functions. 3. Use standard MLA font and type size. 4. Use sentence case. E-mail or discussions posts type in all UPPERCASE is unacceptable. It can be perceived as the equivalent of shouting. You may format your text for emphasis. 5. Use TCC e-mail or the e-mail features available inside of Bb as this will clearly identify you and the class you are enrolled. In an emergency when these resources are not available and you must send from an outside account, clearly identify yourself and the class you are enrolled. 6. Keep communication on the discussion board relative to the topic. 7. Converse with others the same way you would in a traditional classroom. Harassment will not be tolerated. Refer to the Student Policies and Resources Handbook for general classroom expectations. 8. If an assignment requires you to critique a peer’s work, be positive and respectful. Take your responsibilities seriously and offer meaningful feedback.

NOTE: If you call your instructor on the telephone, you are expected to be courteous. If you are rude and disrespectful, you are subject to disciplinary action.

Any behavior that disrupts the learning process is subject to disciplinary action. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. The faculty member may use any or all of the following disciplinary actions: ENGL 2333_Page 12 . Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test; . Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question; . Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class; . Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. . Request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services. I NSTUTIONAL STATEMENT Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND PLAGIARISM Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may . Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test; . Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question; . Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class; . Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services. Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to  Submitting another’s work as one’s own or allowing another to submit one’s work a though it were his or hers.  Several people completing an assignment and turning in multiple copies, all represented either implicitly or explicitly as individual work.  Failing to contribute an equal share in group assignments or projects while claiming equal credit for the work.  Using a textbook, notes, or technology tools during an examination without permission of the instructor.  Receiving or giving unauthorized help on assignments.  Stealing a problem solution or assessment answers from a teacher or other student.  Creating results for observations or interviews that were not done.  Obtaining an unfair advantage by gaining or providing access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by the instructor.  Tampering with or destroying the work of others.  Submitting substantial portions of the same academic work for credit or honors more than once without permission of the present instructor.  Lying about these or other academic matters.  Falsifying college records, forms or other documents.  Accessing computer systems or files without authorization.  Plagiarizing (see section below).

TCC PLAGIARISM POLICY ENGL 2333_Page 13 Deliberate plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the words, ideas, or sentences of another writer are one's own. It includes having another writer do work claimed to be your own, copying the work of another and presenting it as your own, or following the work of another as a guide to ideas and expression that are then presented as one's own. The student should review the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may: (i) require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test; (ii) record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question; (iii) recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class; and (iv) record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.

DEPARTMENTAL PLAGIARISM POLICY Definition of Plagiarism: According to author and Professor Robert Harris, “Plagiarism is using another person’s words or ideas without giving credit to the other person. When you use someone else’s words, you must put quotation marks around them and give the writer or speaker credit by revealing the source in a citation. Even if you revise or paraphrase the words of someone else or just use that person’s ideas, you still must give the author credit in a note. Not giving due credit to the creator of an idea or writing is very much like lying. … Plagiarism is using any words or ideas without giving credit to the source. If the plagiarizer copies material that is also copyrighted, then the wrongdoing is potentially enhanced by the additional crime of copyright infringement” (25-6).

Harris, Robert A. The Plagiarism Handbook. Los Angeles: Pyrczak Publishing, 2001.

Penalties for Plagiarism: Suspected plagiarism in this course will result in grade reduction on the assignment. Proven Plagiarism will result in failure on that assignment, and, possibly, the course.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR MISCONDUCT AND ACCEPTABLE COMPUTER SERVICES USE Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at TCC. Use of TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College's mission of education, research, and community service. The student should review the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook.

ADA RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at [email protected] or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.

SYLLABUS CHANGES Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.

TRANSFERABILITY : Please visit with the TCC Counseling Center or the Counseling Center at the college or university to which you plan to transfer to determine transferability status of this course.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Assignments are assigned on a daily basis and are due by 11:59 p.m. Please consult the tentative schedule and Blackboard instructions for specific due dates. Students may work ahead of schedule if outside commitments make it difficult to comply with stated due dates (except for participation in discussion board activities) Scroll to the next page to find the tentative schedule.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Expect the class to move quickly and assignments to be due each week. Don’t wait to ask questions if you are not sure what you should be doing. Never allow yourself to procrastinate or to fall behind. All reading assignments are from Technical Writing Today, 4th ed. Johnson-Sheehan. ENGL 2333_Page 14