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J. Roth On-line English 101 Greetings and welcome to online
English 101! I know it may seem abrupt
to begin with mandatory prerequisites, but being aware of these requirements
at the beginning of the term can save you from taking a course you are not
ready for. To that end, please read the following CAREFULLY and ask if you
have any questions. The following ten
prerequisites are REQUIRED to BEGIN and to be successful in English 101: 1.
An approved minimum writing assessment score and/or
successful completion of English 99. 2.
The ability to understand and follow written directions. 3.
The ability to write clear, correct sentences (an absence of
sentence fragments and comma splice errors). 4.
The ability to recognize and use Standard Written English
grammar, usage, and punctuation. 5.
The ability to critically read and respond to college-level and
professional writing. 6.
The ability to write unified, coherent paragraphs and clear
thesis statements. 7.
The ability to sequence paragraphs to create essays. 8.
The ability and willingness to devote an average of at least 12
to 15 hours per week to the course. 9.
The willingness to share your writing with others and
constructively comment on others’ writing. 10. A trustworthy Internet connection as well as
general experience using the Internet and copy-and-paste word processing
programs. Smartphones and tablets are NOT recommended. Students who can answer yes to ALL of the above requirements, please read on. If the answer
is no to any
of them, please drop the course immediately and, instead, consider enrolling in a
preparatory English course. Please remember that English 101 is a college-transfer level course
and requires a certain level of written competence to receive a grade of 2.0
or higher. Effort alone may not be enough, nor will, in only one quarter,
trying to learn the many skills presented earlier in a student’s educational
history. Before continuing, please
complete the following exercise: Beginning Exercise: To help you determine if you are ready to
begin English 101, please complete the exercise at the following link: Entry-level English 101 Example. If, after some thought and self-assessment, you believe you are
ready for this course, please return here. Online English 101 Fall Quarter 2014 Instructor: Jim Roth Contact
Information: PLEASE USE CANVAS EMAIL for all course
communications. School
email: Jim.Roth@scc.spokane.edu School
website:
http://ol.scc.spokane.edu /jroth Required at the beginning of the course Ø Minimum English 101 entry-level writing skills
demonstrated on a timed diagnostic essay completed no later than midnight Wednesday, September 24, 2014. If you fail
to meet this deadline regardless of reason, you will be dropped from
the course to make room for students on the waiting list. Ø
The text Viewpoints, eighth edition, by W.
Royce Adams in hand by the beginning of the second week. Ø
The book Outliers. The Story of
Success by Malcolm Gladwell, in hand by the beginning of the third week. Ø
A reliable Internet connection with regular access to the
Internet. (Smartphones and tablets are NOT recommended
because their performance can become erratic in CANVAS) Ø
Assuming your skills are at 101-entry level, 12 to 15 hours per
week for study and writing. IMPORTANT: To continue in the course, this
timed diagnostic writing assignment must be completed satisfactorily by no later than midnight Wednesday, September 24,
2014. WHAT THE COURSE IS
ABOUT English 101 is a
college-level writing course designed to make you a better writer. The
college catalog describes our course as a study of the basic principles of
writing with a series of writing experiences designed to help students
improve their ability to write detailed prose. Student writing with teacher
evaluation is the primary method used in teaching basic course content.
Competence in mechanics and edited English is assumed of all students taking
English 101. Please keep in mind
that, as a student in English 101, you are taking a course that is
transferable to Washington’s public four-year colleges and universities as
well as many private colleges and universities. This course meets the content
level and expectations of a comparable university course in basic
composition. Because of this, in order
to receive a final course grade of 2.0 or higher (regardless of your overall
course average), the body of your writing must meet or exceed transfer-level
English 101 exit standards. COURSE ACTIVITIES 1. Use a writing process that involves strategies of
prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading. 2. Apply various rhetorical elements and strategies to
particular writing assignments. 3. Complete a variety of text and web
assignments, many with quizzes. 4. Read and discuss others’ writing as well as
learn to revise your own. 5. Write well developed and clearly organized college level
essays using standard American English sentences. 6. Respond thoughtfully and critically to substantive
college-level and professional readings. 7. Use correct methods of documentation as required by the
Modern Language Association (MLA). 8. Keep
a Writing Journal for informal writing practice, including assignments from
the text and free-writing exercises. 9. Write a satisfactory end-of-the-quarter
Portfolio essay at an approved testing center. SCC ENGLISH DEPARTMENT COURSE OUTCOMES—please
read THE WRITING YOU
SUBMIT All submitted writing becomes
property of the course and may be used as an example in this and future
courses. If your writing is used, it will remain strictly
anonymous. CONTACTING ME Please use CANVAS email for all
course-related information. Please do
NOT use college email or leave messages on my office phone. GETTING BACK TO YOU I
will do my best to respond within 24 hours to emails that I receive between
7:30 to 2:30 on school days. If you have
a question over the weekends or holidays, please allow 48 hours. The best thing to do is preview the new
CANVAS module early in the course week and ask questions as soon as possible YOUR
PORTFOLIO Please keep all course writing, including
rough drafts of essays. Be sure to save each draft as a new file so
that it does not overwrite an earlier draft. THE COURSE WEEK Our course week runs
from Monday morning through Sunday at midnight. ON-CAMPUS ESSAY Later in the quarter, I’ll ask you to visit the SCC Testing Center to
write a short final essay having something to do with the book Outliers. The tentative dates are Wednesday, December
3rd, Thursday, December 4th, and Friday, December 5th. More info later. MAKING UP LATE ASSIGNMENTS There is NO MAKE-UP OPTION regardless
of reason so please don’t ask.
The good news is you will have plenty of “lead time” for each assignment. [ Please note: Any assignment that has a time and date stamp
later than the due date is a late assignment no matter what the reason and
will receive no credit. This late assignment rule includes technical
problems with the Internet and/or your computer. That’s why it’s a good idea to begin assignments early. THE JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT The Writing Journal is
for informal course assignments. Please go to this link to
read more about the Journal
Assignment. PLAGIARISM
AND CHEATING Plagiarism and
Cheating: Plagiarism is knowingly using someone else's words or ideas as
your own. The temptation to plagiarize is great because writing is difficult.
Remember that plagiarism is stealing and will NOT be tolerated. Cheating
covers a variety of different methods, but generally turning in work that is
not your own. Don't cheat; you are only hurting yourself. Please read
the Arts
and Sciences Dean’s Letter before continuing. OTHERS Registered sex offenders (RSO’s)
may be enrolled in SCC classes. Persons interested in seeking the identity of
these person(s) may obtain further information from the Campus Security
Office. At all times, whether on campus or
taking online courses, be cautious of your personal safety and be very
careful of any relationships or attachments you form with others you meet
through college courses and activities. Students in online courses
must be particularly careful since there is no opportunity to screen others
in person. Community Colleges of Spokane is
committed to the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff. The
entire community is responsible for maintaining a healthy and safe learning environment.
Please report any suspicious activities to the Campus Security Office
immediately. PROPER ENGLISH AND COURTESY IN COURSE
COMMUNICATIONS Whether we like it or
not, others judge us by how well we use the language. In addition, the use of
Standard Written English demonstrates respect for ourselves,
our language, our readers, and our message. Because of these facts, part of
your grade this quarter will be determined by the quality of English you use
in e-mails to me as well as in postings and Writing Group comments to your
peers. Please be aware that
I will not respond to e-mails nor will I accept or grade any
essays written in substandard English. In addition, I will not read
nor will I respond to e-mails written in Textlish(“texting
English”). Finally, I
will not read nor will I respond to communications that are impolite or
discourteous. YOUR FINAL GRADE Several categories will determine your course
grade, each category being worth a certain percent of your total grade.
Please remember that receiving a final course grade of 2.0 or higher also
depends upon meeting or exceeding college transfer-level English 101
exit writing standards, regardless of your course average at the end of the
quarter. COURSE CATEGORY WEIGHTS
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