Writing &

Instructor: Ashlyn C. Walden

Inquiry in Oce: Cameron 160

Oce Hours:M 12:00PM-2:00PM; By Appt.

Academic Email: awill143@uncc.edu

Google Chat Availability:

Contexts By PRIOR Appt. ONLY

Required Materials

A Wix website FREE design account (Please also see the

UWP Technology Statement in the Pocket Survival Guide)
A space to store/save your work throughout the course
such as: 1. An electronic file such as a continuous Word
Document/Google Doc, or 2. An online storage cloud
such as Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive, etc.
RE: Composing, A Journal for Writers by Writers
(Available ONLY at the UNCC Barnes & Noble)
Access to a laptop, tablet, iPad* during class time
(Laptops are available for checkout from the UNCC Library
on a limited basis)

Course Description & 4 Primary Questions

How should we Prerequisite: Appropriate Score on SAT/ACT and high

act, write, school performance.
respond?

What is research? In this hybrid course we will learn to analyze and compose a
What is inquiry? variety of texts and use a range of technologies, adapting
How do inquiry language and style for particular audiences, contexts, and
purposes. We will develop flexible composing strategies;
and research work
locate and evaluate primary and secondary research; and
together? Speak deepen engagement with source material, our own ideas,
to each other? In and the ideas of others in order to strengthen claims and
what ways are solidify logical arguments. Grades are derived primarily
they the same? from electronic portfolios. More specifically, we will address
Dierent? 4 central questions listed to the left.
 Grades &
Grading Breakdown

Assignment Groupings Weight

Getting
Class Participation (In Class & Online) 15%
Help
Email Me
Studio, Group, & Homework Responses
15%
(Modules Online)

Please feel free to email me

Inquiry Project Drafts (Peer Workshopping & with any questions you have
30%
2nd Revised Drafts) about our class work,
reading, or assignments.
Course Portfolio Checklists 40% Keep in mind:

Email is a genre, meaning

Course Total there are appropriate ways
100% to address, ask questions,
etc. Email is not a text
message, so please do not
write an email as such.
Grades are on a ten point scale I generally check &
(90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, respond my email 2-3 times
and 59 and below, F). on a weekday between the
All major assignments and a final hours of 10:00 AM and
4:00PM
portfolio must be completed in
I check email once over the
order to receive a passing grade in weekend
the course. Failing to complete even
one working draft, not
participating in a workshop, not
completing a reflection, or not
completing the portfolio means you
will fail the course.
Your course grade will be based on
percentages assigned to
assignment drafts, the course
portfolio, and various modules you
will complete throughout course
(i.e. Studio Responses, Class
Participation, etc).
 Attendance Policies Things that
Allowed 3 absences without penalty

Each absence after 3 = 10 points

can affect

deducted from your total final grade

3 "lates" to class = 1 absence

your grade
You must remain in class for the full
class period in order to be counted
present; leaving early will impact
your overall grade

A. Cheating. Intentionally using or attempting to

Missing the exam day = 2 absences use unauthorized materials, information, notes,
+ 10 points o your total final grade
study aids or other devices in any academic
Allowed 2 religious observance days exercise. This definition includes unauthorized
per academic year; must fill out communication of information during an
appropriate form located on Canvas
academic exercise.

YOU are responsible for all missed B. Fabrication and Falsification. Intentional and
work--consult Canvas
unauthorized alteration or invention of any
Want an assignment extension or an information or citation in an academic exercise.
absence excused? Go through the Falsification is a matter of altering information,
Dean of Students w/ the appropriate while fabrication is a matter of inventing or
documentation counterfeiting information for use in any
academic exercise.

C. Multiple Submission. The submission of

s substantial portions of the same academic work
ion
Decis (including oral reports) for credit more than once
without authorization.

D. Plagiarism. Intentionally or knowingly

Decisions
Texting, Cell Phones, & Laptops
Part of adequate class participation is being
presenting the work of another as one's own
(i.e., without proper acknowledgment of the
source). The sole exception to the requirement
of acknowledging sources is when the ideas,
information, etc., are common knowledge.
(NOTE: For more information regarding
plagiarism, see PLAGIARISM Appendix at
http://legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-105.html#APP.)

completely engaged with the class throughout the

E. Abuse of Academic Materials. Intentionally or
entire time period. More specifically:

knowingly destroying, stealing, or making

inaccessible library or other academic resource
I do not permit any type of cell phone usage,
material.

texting, or inappropriate surfing on the Internet

when you are given time in class to work.
F. Complicity in Academic Dishonesty.
Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting
I reserve the right to ask you to leave class
to help another to commit an act of academic
and be counted absent for the day should I
dishonesty.

catch you texting, working on other

materials, or socializing on your computers
during class time.
If you have extenuating circumstances that
require you to have access to your cell phone,
please see me as soon as possible.
Should you have questions about plagiarism or
citing sources, see me or visit the Writing
Resources Center in Cameron 149. Intentional
plagiarism constitutes automatic failure of this class
& possibly being reported to Student Aairs. This is
your education; be responsible.
 Class Cancellations

Unexpected In the event that the university or myself

needs to cancel class due to weather or other

events that
unforeseen circumstance, you will STILL have
work to complete. More specifically:

can happen You will receive an email from me with

instructions

Check our Daily Agendas to chart the

appropriate changes

Work will be updated Canvas for you to

complete

Be mindful of the time constraints for the

work, and turn in your work on time and
Withdrawing from a Class
complete

As of Fall 2015, there is a limit of 16 credits of

"W" allowed for all undergraduate students.
This action must be taken by Tuesday, October
24 at 11:59PM.
If you withdraw from a course, it will show on your
transcript with a grade of "W" but will not count
towards your GPA.

After that deadline, exceptions may be requested,

but only in cases where extenuating
circumstances such as serious illness can be
demonstrated.

Unsatisfactory academic performance itself is

not an extenuating circumstance.
Students should be cautious about the impact of
withdrawing from one or more courses on time-to-
degree, financial aid eligibility, and cost to the
student.

Exam Day
The exam day is a designated meeting time for the course. However, I am inclined to waive meeting on
the exam day if ONE of the two following conditions are met:

a. All students turn in all assigned work throughout the semester on time.

b. All students either turn in the assigned work throughout the semester or accept the 0 assigned for
turning work in late WITHOUT excuse emails or attempts to turn in the work late. SEE LATE
WORK UNDER POCKET SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

If the waiver is forfeited, we will meet on the exam day for a final course activity. Failure to appear
on this day will result in 2 absences (due to the 2 hour time block given for exams) & a 10 point
deduction from your final course grade.
 With regards to the work of the course:
Pocket I reserve the right to give an impromptu reading quiz if needed

Unless otherwise posted, ALL MODULES (Studio, Group, and

Survival Homework Responses) are due via Canvas by 12PM (noon) prior to
our class meetings

Guide to All major assignments are due prior to 11PM on Saturdays unless
otherwise posted

Success Failing to complete even one working draft, not participating in a

workshop, or not completing the portfolio means you will FAIL THE
in this COURSE

With regards to late work I:

Class Will not accept late papers except under extremely extenuating
circumstances that are verified by the Dean of Students (death in the
family, extended illness, etc.)

Hold all of my students to the same standard throughout my classes,

thus the need for a more rigorous process to justify late work

I give ample time in class to work/workshop various projects, so I

expect you:
To stay o of social media and coursework for other classes.

To ask me questions, raise concerns, and/or get assistance from me

concerning our course work.

With regards to attendance:

It is your responsibly to be here and fully active

Should you be absent, you are responsible for all missed work (check
Canvas!)

Must remain in class the full-time to be counted present

NEED HELP? I am available:

Via email, oce hours and appointment via Google Chat

To help you throughout this class, so waiting until the last minute to
get help, ask questions, raise concerns, etc. is bad practice

Consider the syllabus, Canvas, and Google Docs resources:

A contract for the standards of behavior and coursework expectations

Are here to protect both you and me concerning the acceptable

working and learning conditions for this class

Are resources to help you know what is going on, so claiming "I
didn't know" is never an excuse

Your first resource when you have questions about content, due
dates, expectations, etc.

With regards to your email, Canvas, & Google Docs Folder:

I will be sending you updates, reminders, comments, and other course
information via email and Canvas; check both often

Should I need to modify the course syllabus or due dates, I will update
you via email, Canvas, and our Daily Agendas; you are responsible
for keeping up with these changes

Should Canvas become unavailable from some sort of system-wide

error, you will still be required to complete your work through our
course Google folder; I will send instructions if this becomes a need
 Important Policy Statements
FYW Equity Statement

As students and teachers writing in a diverse, global, academic community, the University Writing Program is
committed to providing the tools and resources we all need in order to discuss, think about and become
agents for diversity and equity. Our lives, perspectives and practices are enriched when we actively engage in
discourse around complex ideas, whether they pertain to race and ethnicity; gender identity; political stance;
sexual orientation; special health needs; age; religion; country of origin; or socio-economic status. Through
the study of writing cultures, literacy and language practices, we prepare ourselves and our students to better
recognize the value of dierence and civilly address dicult discussions about diversity and equity.

FYW Technology Statement

The University Writing Program (UWP) recognizes that digital and online spaces provide valuable
composing resources. Students in UWRT courses use various technologies as part of their writing
practice. The UWP faculty are committed to protecting the privacy and intellectual property of all students.
Some courses provide opportunities for students to publish their work for online audiences, but students
are never required to share their coursework outside a closed university-sanctioned platform such as
Canvas or Google Docs. Any student who chooses to share their work on a public platform will provide
their instructor with written consent and will be provided options for safeguarding their privacy and digital
footprint. In addition, instructors and students are expected to adhere to best practices regarding the use
of social media in their classrooms as outlined on the following websites: UNC Charlotte Social Media
Best Practices.

Title IX Reporting

Please be aware that many UNC Charlotte employees, including all faculty members, are considered
Responsible Employees who are required to relay any information or reports of sexual misconduct they
receive to the Title IX Coordinator. This means that if you tell me about a situation involving sexual
harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, I must report the information to
the Title IX Coordinator. Although I have to report the situation, you will still have options about how your case
will be handled, including whether or not you wish to pursue a formal complaint. Our goal is to make sure
you are aware of the range of options available to you and have access to the resources you need.

If you wish to speak to someone confidentially, you can contact any of the following on-campus resources,
who are not required to report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator:

University Counseling Center (counselingcenter.uncc.edu, 7-0311)

Student Health Center (studenthealth.uncc.edu, 7-7400)

Center for Wellness Promotion (wellness.uncc.edu, 7-7407). Additional information about your options is also
available at titleix.uncc.edu under the Students tab.

Disabilities Statement

Students who have a disability or condition, which may impair their ability to complete assignments or
otherwise satisfy course criteria should meet with me to identify, discuss and document any feasible
instructional modifications or accommodations. Please inform me as soon as possible after a disability or
condition is diagnosed, whichever occurs earliest. For information and auxiliary assistance, contact the
Disabilities Resources Center at 704.687.0040