Eng 102 English Composition 2 Jeannine Stanko

Class Sections/Time/Location
Section: SC04

Dates: 8/19 12/9

Days: MWF

Time: 12:00 12:50 pm

Room: B 628

Instructor Information
Jeannine Stanko 724-396-4158 jstanko@ccac.edu Office Hours: MWF by appointment Office Location: B-609

Ice Breaker
Given sheet of paper & in 5 minutes
Draw a picture that conveys who you are Do NOT use words or numbers

Explain picture to a neighbor

Neighbor will introduce the artist & explain how artwork conveys who he/she is

Ice Breaker
Here are some ideas for your drawing: 1. What would you leave in your will for the person you care about the most? 2. If you could have any job in the world, which one would you want?
3.

What is your worst nightmare?

4. You were just given a yacht. What would you name it? 5.

If you could be a game show host, who would you be?

why? (Doc, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Dopey)

6. Which of Snow White's 7 dwarfs describes you best and

Materials & Resources

Hacker, Diana. Rules for Writers. 7th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2012. Ramage, John D., John C. Bean, and June Johnson. Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings. 9th ed. New York: Pearson/Longman, 2012. Flash drive

Tutoring Options: The Learning Assistance Center, Smartthinking.com, Instructor by appointment

Learning Outcomes
Use Standard Written English to create well

structured sentences, paragraphs, and essays Review the writing process and use strategies to further revising and editing skills Write extensive multi-paragraph essays using argument and a variety of structural patterns considering audience and tone Read critically, learning to summarize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observations, interviews and surveys Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths, and limitations of resources but not limited to information gathered from Web sites

Listed Topics
Review as Needed: Grammar and mechanics Organization, including introductions and conclusions Peer evaluation Writing process Unity and coherence Summary, paraphrase, and direct quotation plagiarism

Listed Topics
Further Develop Analytical thinking and writing skills using argumentative and persuasive strategies Writing sound theses Audience, purpose, and tone Locating print and electronic source material Evaluating sources and evidence Proper documentation Synthesizing sources Critical thinking Clarity: syntax, semantics, and diction Sentence variety and coherence

Evaluation
Grading scale

A = 100-90% B = 89 80% C = 79-70% D = 69-60% F = 59% or below

Workload
Expect to write 15-20 polished pages for the

semester In-class 3 hours per week Spend 4 - 6 hours preparing for class weekly

Grammar Portfolio 20% of final grade

2 submissions each worth 75 points

Assignments submitted after due date

(regardless of absence) receive half-credit Why are we doing this??? Objective is to show mastery knowledge of various grammar topics Further instructions to follow

Homework 5% of final grade

Ramage chapter assignments

(2 homework logs each worth 25 points) Full credit if completed by due date Half-credit after regardless of absence

Essays 50% of final grade

Classical Argument (script & presentation (2 pages)) 100 points Visual Argument (political cartoon (23 pages)) 40 points Definition or Resemblance Outline/Argument (3-4 pgs) 100 points Causal/Rogerian/Toulmin detailed outline (2pgs) (20 points each) - 60 points Ethical Argument (3-4 pgs) 100 points Proposal Argument in APA (3-4 pgs) 100 points

Assessments & Attendance 25% final grade

Midterm 100 points Final (Part 1) 100 points

Final (Part 2) 50 points

Attendance TBD

Mulligans
Each test, portfolio, and essay can be redone once Due before next test, portfolio, or essay Mulligan is forfeited if absent on assignments due date

Essay Submission
Must be submitted at beginning of class!
No late papers will be accepted except in case

of an emergency. Computer problem is NOT an emergency. Email essay option Attach & copy/paste into body Must be received before class on due date I will respond for your reassurance (text!) A plagiarized essay will result in failure of assignment!

Attendance:

Expect to attend every class 3 absences result in class failure! Each class worth 1% of final grade 20 or more minutes late counts as an absence After 3 late entries/early departures, begin to count as absence Considered late after roll taken Rough drafts and in-class work can not be made up Homework assignments receive half-credit If miss an assessment, mulligan is forfeited Essays and portfolios submitted after due date also forfeit mulligan

Electronics
Must be turned off & out of sight

Texting or engaging in social networking Computer/internet activities during instruction Receive an absence for class period
No personal calls or bathroom breaks Inform about emergencies http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/teacherstexting-policy/203hnkjy

Disclaimers
Disruptions talking during instruction or student Q&A Refer to Student Handbook for acceptable/unacceptable behavior Disciplinary policies & procedures of college CCAC makes every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Questions about services and procedures should contact the Office of Supportive Services. During the semester, reasonable changes to the course outline may be academically appropriate. Students will be notified of these adjustments in a timely manner.

Class Website
can access through Blackboard Can access directly http://english102cork.weebly.com

Questions?

Writing Sample Prompt

Due Friday Choose 1 of the following. Are we doing enough to prevent climate change from harming the Earth? Is torture acceptable during times of war? Should healthcare be the responsibility of the government? How should we solve the oil crisis biofuels, solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric, etc? How is the election process unfair? Do violent video games cause behavior problems for society?