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English Composition II
ENG 1520
Orchard Ridge
Campus
Fall 2009
Instructor:
Colleen Reader
Class:
Thursday, 4:00-6:55 p.m., Room G212
Phone
& email: 248.731.6144 (248.522.3576
alternate); ckreader@oaklandcc.edu
Required
Text: The Aims of Argument, 6th edition, Crusius and
Channell; MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th
edition, Gibaldi
Useful
writer handbooks: A
Pocket Style Handbook,
5th edition, Hacker; or The Elements of Style, Strunk
and White
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 three documented academic research papers.
Course
Objectives: Students will
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Use
proper Modern Language Association (MLA) academic documentation
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Use
academic library resources to locate information on topics
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Learn
how to acknowledge and credit sources in argumentative writing
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Analyze
various styles of writing, and evaluate evidence for relevance,
soundness, & quality
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Express
logic and emotion in a paper
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Demonstrate
ethics in a paper
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Develop
a survey, and practice sampling techniques
Plus
this course fulfills the following General Education requirements:
NOTES
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Class
1
Introduction
to English 1520 Composition II; introduction to each other
Shop Talk: discussion on plagiarism from Chapter 6; grades &
attendance policy; late papers; instructor comments, and King Library map;
Topic
for paper 1: I-search paper
Timed,
impromptu writing sample: write, in your own words, one page on what
plagiarism is, and include one example of some act of plagiarism. Also,
writing from personal experience, describe one or two characteristics of
an effective teacher. List ten
of your childhood dreams.
Student
Assignment
Chapter
1: Understanding Argument; Chapter 7: Arguing to Inquire: 167-172, &
Step 6:
Engaging
in Dialogue with a Reading: 184-208
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Class 2
Library
& discovery (4 points); class
will meet promptly at 4 pm in library lecture room, 2nd floor
Discussion:
Chapters 1, 7; source & note cards…examples of what I will accept
for full credit
Shop Talk: MLA introduction; mechanics of using direct and indirect quotes
Chat
Groups: discuss for paper 1: I-search paper
Student
Assignment
Chapter
5: Writing Research Based Arguments; 2 source cards, 5 note cards (4
points)
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Class 3
Discussion:
Chapter 5; MLA practice (4 points);
due: source and note cards reviewed in class
Shop Talk: how to paraphrase
and summarize a source
Chat
Group: TBD
Student
Assignment
Chapter
2: Reading an Argument; typed draft due with works cited
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Class
4
Discussion:
Chapter 2; critique of typed draft and cited works
Chat
Group: look over the Works
Cited page for errors
Student
Assignment
Chapter
8: Arguing to Convince: 209-220; edit and complete paper 1, double check
MLA for format errors
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Class
5 I-Search
Paper due
Discussion:
Chapter 8
Shop Talk (TBD)
Chat
Group: quiz 1 (10 points) & TBD
Student
Assignment
Chapter
8: Arguing to Convince: 221-246; argument topic due
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Class
6
Discussion:
Chapter 8; due: argument topic & free write (4
points)
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Student
Assignment
4
source cards / 8 note cards (4 points)
and informal outline (4 points) due at
the end of next class
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Class
7
In-class
research and work day; argument topic & free write; 4 source cards/8
note cards and informal outline all due by the end of class
Student
Assignment
Chapter
3: Analyzing Arguments; typed complete draft and Works Cited page due for
critique
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Class
8
Critique
of typed draft and cited works will be done by Orchard Ridge Academic
Support Center, located in K-100.
Submit your signed and critiqued draft with the final draft next
week.
Student
Assignment
Chapter
4: Reading & Writing Visual Arguments; edit and final write on paper
2, double check
MLA
format for errors
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Class
9 Argument Paper due
Discussion:
Chapters 3 & 4
Shop Talk: persuasion & argumentation
Student
Assignment
Chapter
9: Arguing to Persuade
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Class
10
Discussion:
Chapter 9; 1-2 page free write on persuasion topic (4
points)
Shop Talk: introduction to field research & survey development;
survey: characteristics of an effective teacher
Student
Assignment
Bring
in 4 copies of your draft survey (4 points);
identify research problem; bring evidence of research methods, survey
pretesting, and sampling scheme (4 points).
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Class 11
Chat
Group
Due:
evidence of research methods, survey pretesting, sampling scheme & 4
copies of draft survey
Student
Assignment
4
source cards, 10 note cards due (4 points),
edit and prepare survey for distribution (4
points)
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Class
12
Due:
4 source cards, 10 note cards, survey tool
Shop Talk: distribute survey, respond, and return to owner of the survey
Student
Assignment
Typed
draft and Works Cited page due for critique, prepare for 5 Minute
Presentation: you will present the findings of your survey (5
points), and for extra credit use Power Point to present survey
findings (5 points)
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Class
13
Discussion:
critique of typed draft and Works Cited page
Chat
Groups: quiz 2 (10 points)
Shop Talk: 5-Minute Presentations; in-class work day
Student
Assignment
Edit
and complete paper 3, double check MLA format for errors
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Class
14 Persuasive Paper Due
1.5
– 2 page in-class writing prompt in MLA style (15
points)
Shop Talk: 5 – Minute
Presentations continued, if necessary; class evaluations;
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Class
15
Final
exam and final comments (20 points)
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ENG
1520 PAPER ASSIGNMENTS
Papers
should be double-spaced, and presented in easy to read font like Arial or
Times New Roman, 12 point typeface. Use
MLA format.
Paper
1: An I-Search Paper (Inquiry Argument)
Topic: approved topic
by instructor
The
first paper will explore both sides of an issue to discover some form of
the truth.
The
strength of your research, logical reasoning, and critical thinking should
support your decision of the best position on the issue.
Be fair; the art of inquiry calls for an open mind.
Challenge your personal beliefs and popular opinions when gathering
sources for research. Write
this paper in informal English. Use
four to six printed sources, NONE of which can be an internet source.
Length: 4-5 pages, not including the Works Cited page (MLA format).
DUE:
Class #5
Paper
2: A Convincing Argument Paper
Topic:
Renewable Energy, Green, or Job related topic
The
second paper will present a convincing case about a controversial issue.
The purpose is to persuade a person, group, supervisor, committee,
etc., into considering your viewpoint on the issue. Your
aim is to change the reader’s point of view.
Be clear on the issue; readers expect your case to offer history,
review possible causes and effects, explain and deal with opposing claims,
and offer ample evidence to support their view.
Write this paper in professional English. Use
five to eight sources, two of which MAY be internet sources. Length: 5-6
pages, not including the Works Cited page (MLA format).
DUE:
Class # 9
Paper
3: A Persuasive Paper
Topic: approved topic
by instructor
The
third paper should convince the reader to take action on an issue.
Be original; write about a topic that deeply interests you.
Research an issue, idea, or problem, and establish a compelling
argument that will persuade the reader to take action.
Use logic, charm, and emotion to present and bring out pertinent
and valid points. This final paper must include survey results gathered
from a survey developed and distributed by you.
Write this paper in professional English.
Use seven to twelve sources, with at least 4 sources in print form.
Length:
8-10 pages, not including the Works Cited page (MLA format).
DUE:
Class #14
ADA: Students
requiring special assistance (including those affected by the Americans
with Disabilities Act) should contact the PASS office, 248.522.3480, Room
- K111, 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
yours (grades, attendance, etc.) will be shared with anyone unless you
provide written permission.
Attendance
Policy:
Your class participation is a vital part of this class.
An in-class 4-point assignment is just that; an absence will lower
your grade by 4 points. Arriving
20 minutes late or leaving early equals a ½ absence.
You may miss two classes without penalty, beyond that, each absence
after 2 will LOWER your final grade by 8 points.
If you have less than 2 absences for the entire semester, 8 points
will be ADDED to your final grade.
Late
Papers and Exams:
Papers turned in late will be marked down 10%.
I will not accept papers beyond one week from the stated deadline.
Late quizzes are marked down 1.5 points.
If
you take the final exam late, your score will be marked down by 3 points.
Plagiarism:
An automatic “E” will be given to any assignment that contains
plagiarized material. If a
paper contains large passages of plagiarized material, the instructor has
the option of failing the student for the entire class.
Final Grading
Three
papers (paper 1: 40 points; paper 2: 60 points; paper 3:100 points)
200
Ten
homework and in-class assignments (4 points each)
40
Two
group quizzes (10 points each)
20
5-minute
presentation of your final persuasive argument
5
Final
Exam (in-class, individual, 20 points)
20
In-class
writing prompt (15 points)
15
Attendance
& extra credit
+ or -
Total
300
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-lower
My
teaching style uses a variety of tools to deliver the material.
My job is to enhance your knowledge and skill in writing a quality
academic research paper. I
will provide constructive feedback on your writing and promote creative
and critical thinking.
Syllabus may change! This will depend upon your willingness to
participle in class.
Read your text + prepare for class = no pop quizzes
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