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ENGLISH
COMPOSITION II
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G 1
5 2
0
Oakland Community College
SUMMER
I 2009
Instructor:
Mary Jane Riley, M.A.T.
Office
Hours: Tuesday/Thursday:
5:00-5:55 p.m.
Office:
G108 or 2nd Floor in G Bldg.
Class:
Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00-8:55 p.m. G-108
Phone/e-mail:
248.341.0657; mjriley@oaklandcc.edu
Web
Page: http://www.oaklandcc.edu/or-eng
Required
Text: The Aims of Argument, 6th
edition, 2008, Crusius and Channell
Course
Description: (prerequisite
ENG 1510)
Students will write persuasive and argumentative papers. They
will acquire skills in library research and use a process that includes
critical thinking, logical reasoning, and investigation of primary
and/or secondary sources. Students
will write documented academic research papers.
Course
Objectives: Students
will:
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Write three papers using
proper MLA academic documentation
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Use academic library
resources to locate information on topics
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Learn how to paraphrase,
summarize, and use direct and indirect quotes
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Evaluate evidence for
relevance, validity, and quality
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Demonstrate competence in
using logic, emotion, and ethics in a paper
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Understand and practice
the rudiments of sampling techniques and survey development.
This course fulfills General Education requirements
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Communicate effectively
and think critically and creatively
FINAL GRADING
Three
papers (first paper: 40 points; second: 60 points: third:
100 points)
200
Ten
homework/in-class assignments (4 points each)
40
Two
group quizzes (10 points each)
20
5-minute
presentation of your final persuasive argument (15 points)
15
Final
Exam (in-class, individual, 20 points)
20
In-class
writing prompt (5 points)
5
Attendance
+ or –
Total
Points
300
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Helpful Websites:
Writer’s Handbook: www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/index.html
University of
Purdue’s Writing Lab:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
A 300-286
A-
285-270
B+ 269-260
B
259-249
B-
248-240
C+ 239-225
C
224-210
C-
209-181
D 180-165
WP 164
or lower
ADA:
Students
requiring special assistance (including those affected by the Americans
with Disabilities Act) should contact the PASS Office,
(248.522.3480, Room K-111, who will inform the instructor of any
special conditions pertaining to the students’ learning.
Privacy Information:
In
compliance with federal law (FERPA), no personal information of your
(grades, attendance, etc.) will be shared with anyone unless you provide
written permission.
Attendance Policy (3-hour class):
Your
participation in class discussions, activities, and in-class writing is
a vital part of this class. You
may miss two classes without penalty (unless you miss an in-class 4
point assignment which can not be made up).
Beyond that, each absence after
two will lower your final grade by 8 points/absence.
Arriving 20 minutes late or leaving early constitutes a half
absence. To inspire those
diligent writers who attend class, 8 points will be ADDED to your grade
if you have less than two
absences for the entire semester.
Late Papers and Exams:
Papers
turned in late will be marked down by 10 % automatically.
Sorry, but no papers will be accepted beyond one week from the stated
deadline. Late
quizzes are marked down by 1.5 points.
If you take the final exam late, your score will be marked down
by 3 points automatically.
Plagiarism:
Students
who plagiarize will receive an ‘E’ on their papers with no
exceptions and no opportunity to rewrite.
This is a major academic offense.
If a paper contains large passages of plagiarized material, the
instructor has the option of failing the student for the entire class.
Instructor Assumptions about Learning:
My
philosophy as a teacher is to enable and facilitate students to take
personal responsibility for their learning through appropriate
instruction, skill development and educational opportunities.
Every student has strengths in various learning modalities.
This course is designed to provide opportunities for every
student to learn in those areas.
100% refund: Close of
6th business day from the first class
Last Day to Drop: Friday
of the 12th week of class
ENG 1520 PAPER ASSIGNMENTS
My
advice is to try to find unique, original topics to write about that
have meaningful interest to you. No
papers will be accepted on the following overdone topics: same-sex
marriage, assisted suicide or euthanasia, legalizing drugs, lowering the
drinking age, capital punishment, gun control, cloning, abortion, and
smoking bans of any type….and others as decided by the instructor.
Papers should be double spaced, in MLA format, using a 12 point
typeface. If
you quote a source from the internet
in the context of your paper, YOU MUST PRINT A COPY OF THAT PAGE
FROM THE INTERNET, AND ATTACH IT TO YOUR PAPER!
Paper #1:
An Inquiry Argument (40 Points)
The first paper should be about a controversial topic
that explores both sides of the issue, leading the reader on a journey
through your research. The
purpose is to inform,
discover, enlighten, and come to a tentative decision based upon the
strength of your research. Written
in formal English and double-spaced, this paper will use four to six sources, and up to 50% can be internet sources.
All sources must be in print form (but you can access them
electronically)
Length: 3.75
– 4.5 pages, not including the Works Cited page (MLA format).
DUE:
Class #5
Paper #2:
An Argument (60 points)
This paper should present a controversial issue that
needs to be solved. The
purpose is to sway a person, group, supervisor, committee, etc., into
seriously considering your viewpoint on the issue.
Your ideal goal is to change the reader’s point of view.
Writers should address the history of the issue, review possible
causes and effects, effectively explain and deal with the opposition,
and offer ample evidence to support their view.
Written in professional English, double-spaced, this paper will
have between five to eight sources, 50% of which may be internet sources.
Length: 4.75
– 6 pages, not including the Works Cited Page (MLA format)
DUE:
Class #9
Paper #3:
A Persuasive Argument (100 Points)
This paper is the culmination of the research class.
Students will research an issue, concept, or problem, establish a
cogent argument and try to persuade the reader to
take action. Using
logic, charisma, and emotion, students will write a paper with all the
essential attributes of academic research.
This final paper must include survey results, and an in-class
visual presentation (15 points). Written
in professional English, double-spaced, this final paper will have
between seven to twelve sources with at least three sources in print form.
This final paper will be held to the highest standards and
expectations.
Length: 8
– 10 pages, not including the Works Cited Page (MLA format)
DUE:
Class #14
ENG 1520: Class Schedule
#1 Chap. 1:
Understanding Argument: 3-19; free write and authentic writing (4 points).
#2
Chap. 7: Arguing to
Inquire: 167-208; find a
topic for inquiry; MLA introduction, Library tour and scavenger hunt (4
points).
#3
Chap. 5: Writing
Research Based Arguments: 93-151, MLA practice (4
points);
1
source card, 3 note cards (1 summary, 1 paraphrase, and 2 direct quotes)
(4 points)
#4
Chap. 2: Reading an
Argument: 21-44; typed draft due with works cited page:
critique day
#5
#1 PAPER: INQUIRY DUE (40
points); Group Quiz 1 (10 points); Chap. 8: Arguing
to Convince: 209-246
#6
Argument topic due with in-class1-2 page free write (4
points); Chap. 6: Ethical Writing and Plagiarism: 153-164
#7
In-class research and workday; 6 source cards (4
points), informal outline for Paper #2
(4 points); read Part 4: Readings: Issues & Arguments (select
one of your choice)
#8
Chap. 3: Analyzing Arguments: 45-60; typed complete draft and
works cited due for critique
day
#9
2nd PAPER:
ARGUMENT DUE (60 points); Persuasion vs. Argumentation; Chap. 4:
61-92; visual arguments
#10
Chap. 9: Arguing to
Persuade: 247-284; introduction to in-class survey (4
points); 1-2 page free write on your persuasion topic (4
points)
#11
Research methods, research problem
#12
Ch. 10: Resolving Conflict: Argue to Mediate: 285-321; 6 source
cards, 2 note cards due (4 points); in-class research day
#13
Group Quiz #2 (10 points);
typed draft and works cited due for critique; 5-Minute
Visual Presentations (15
points); work day in-class (if time permits)
#14
3rd PAPER:
PERSUASION DUE (100 points); 5-Minute Visual Presentations continued
(if necessary); class evaluations; 1.5-2 page in-class writing prompt in
MLA style (5 points)
#15
Final Exam (20 points);
final comments
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