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English
1520-01557 – Composition II
Marcella Warner
Winter 2009
mmwarner@oaklandcc.edu
T 6:00 –
8:55 p.m. – Room G – 119
(248)-731-6158 Voicemail
In English
1520, students will write research papers using the Modern Language
Association (MLA) style. The assignments progress to the final project,
an extensive research paper and presentation of your findings. This
course is structured to allow students maximum exposure to research and
formal writing, and meets General Education Attribute 1. Communicate
Effectively.
GRADES
will be based upon your work. Grades will be given on final drafts of
papers. You will also be given feedback on your work from your peers and
instructor. The number of points earned on the following scale will
determine your final grade:
470
– 500 = A
420 – 434 = B
370 – 384 = C
320 – 334 = D
450
– 469 = A-
400 – 419 = B-
350 – 369 = C-
300 – 319 = D-
435
– 449 = B+
385 – 399 = C+ 335 –
349 = D+
below 300 = F
PROJECTS/POINTS:
All projects contribute to the final paper and are required. Assignments
will be graded if they are turned in on the due date. If not, you will
be given a 0.
Narrative =
50
Field Research = 50
Evaluation of Source = 50
*Participation
= 75
Final Paper = 200
Presentation = 75
* Five (5)
participation points per class period will be given if you arrive before
attendance is taken and remain until class is dismissed in addition to
completing in-class assignments.
ATTENDANCE
is mandatory. If you miss more than six class hours, you will be asked
to withdraw and reenroll when you have the time to devote to research
and writing. I f you elect not to withdraw after failing to meet the
attendance requirements, you will earn a failing grade.
REQUIRED
TEXTS: Crusius, Timothy, W. and Carolyn E. Channell. The
Aims of Argument: A Brief Guide, Sixth Edition,
and Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers,
Sixth Edition. These
texts can be purchased at the OCC bookstore. A collegiate dictionary and
a good thesaurus are necessary for your success. You
must bring texts to every class meeting.
TECHNOLOGY/ONLINE
RESEARCH: A workshop will be conducted in the college library to
familiarize students with online research techniques using peer-reviewed
academic materials. All assignments must be word-processed and students
must keep copies.
CELL
PHONES and other electronic devices, which are not related to
coursework, must be off and out of sight during class.
PLAGIARISM
POLICY: If there is any evidence of plagiarism in your work, you
will receive a failing grade and be placed on academic report. See
Chapter 2 in MLA Handbook.
ACADEMIC
SUPPORT: If you require special assistance, contact the PASS Office
on Campus. PASS will inform the instructor of any special conditions
and/or required accommodations. Complete review of this and other
college policies in OCC catalog on Day 1.
*TENTATIVE
CLASS SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS
Assigned
readings are to be completed prior to scheduled class date. Ask
questions and take notes during discussion.
January 13
Introductions/Discussion of Course Requirements, Policies.
Read:
Aims, Ch 1. Review: MLA,
Ch 1 & 2.
January
20
Argument: The 4 Aims. Analyzing an Argument
Read:
Aims, Ch 2 & 3. Review: MLA,
Ch 3 & Appendix A.
January 27
Library Research. Online Research.
Read:
Aims, Ch 5. Review: Aims, Ch 4;
February
3
Field Research: Interview/Observation/Questionnaire: Requesting
Information. Selecting a Topic. The Narrative.
Read:
Aims, Ch 6. Review: MLA Ch
4 & 5.
February
10
Narrative Due. Discussion of Sources/Topics/Working
Bibliography.
Read:
Aims, Ch 7. Review: MLA,
Ch 6 & 7.
February
17
Working Bibliography Due. Discussion of Field Research.
The
Writing Workshop. Consultation with instructor.
Read:
Aims, Ch 8 & 9.
February
24
Field Research (Part 1) Due. Discussion of
Thesis/Organizing Information. Consultation with instructor.
March
3
WINTER BREAK – NO CLASSES March 2-7.
March
10
Evaluation of Source Due. Discussion of Group Writing
Workshop. Consultation with instructor.
March
17
Draft 1 Due. Revising and Editing. Consultation with
instructor.
Group Writing Workshop.
March
24
Consultation with instructor. Partner Writing Workshop.
March
31
Field Research (Part 2) Due.
Revising
and Editing. Presentation and Critique Requirements.
Sign-up for presentations.
April
7
Draft 2 Due. Peer Editing. Presentation Practice.
Consultation with instructor.
**April
14
Writing Day. Consultation with Tutor/Open Writing Lab.
April 21
Final Research Paper Due. Presentations and Critiques.
April
28
Presentations and Critiques.
*This
schedule is subject to change. Additional readings and assignments will
be given in class.
**Class
will not meet this day, but you are obligated to attend the Open Writing
Lab (OWL) a
minimum
of one time before this date. Turn in OWL sheet(s) with your final
draft.
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