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J. Roth On-line English 101 CAUTION! PLEASE READThe following
abilities are needed to begin and to be successful in English 101 Ø The ability to write clear, correct sentences (an absence
of sentence fragments and comma splice errors). Ø The ability to recognize and use Standard Written English
grammar, usage, and punctuation. Ø The ability to critically read and respond to
college-level and professional writing. Ø The ability to write unified, coherent paragraphs and
clear thesis statements. Ø The ability to sequence paragraphs to create essays. If you are weak in any
of these areas, I recommend you NOT take English 101 and, instead enroll or
re-enroll in English 99 or a comparable basic writing 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 will not be enough, nor will, in one quarter, trying to
learn the skills you had the opportunity to learn earlier in your education.
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 2012 Instructor: Jim Roth · Office Phone: 533-7058 · School e-mail: jroth@scc.spokane.edu Required at the beginning
of the course Ø The text Viewpoints,
eighth edition, by W. Royce Adams in
hand by the beginning of the second week Ø The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins in hand
by the beginning of the third week Ø A reliable Internet
connection Ø Windows Media Player (free from the Web) Ø Assuming your skills are at 101-entry level,
12 to 15 hours per week for study and writing. The MANDATORY
prerequisites to remain in the course Please read the following list carefully. If you answer no to any of these, please find an alternative course immediately. Ø Minimum English 101 entry-level essay writing
skills demonstrated on a timed diagnostic writing assignment. To remain in
the course, this essay must be attempted and completed by midnight on the
third day of the quarter. IMPORTANT: To continue in the course, this timed
diagnostic writing assignment must be completed satisfactorily by no later
than midnight Thursday, July 5, 2012. 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. Other Mandatory Prerequisites: Ø An
approved minimum writing assessment score and/or successful completion
of English 99. Ø A trustworthy Internet connection as well as
general experience using the Internet and copy-and-paste word processing
programs. Ø Ability and willingness to devote an average
of at least 12 to 15 hours per week to the course. Ø Ability to understand and follow written
directions. Ø Willingness to share your writing with others
and constructively comment on others’ writing. Ø The ability to write clear, correct sentences (an absence
of sentence fragments and comma splice errors) Ø The ability to recognize and use Standard English
grammar, usage, and punctuation. Ø The ability to critically read and respond to college-level
and professional writing. Ø The ability to write unified, coherence paragraphs and
clear thesis statements. Ø The ability to sequence paragraphs to create essays. If your answer was yes
to ALL of the above requirements, please read on. If you answered no
to any of them, please drop the course
immediately. Finally, please be clear
that,
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. 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. 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. MAKING UP LATE ASSIGNMENTS There is NO MAKE-UP OPTION regardless
of reason so please don’t ask. [ 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. 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. COURSE CATEGORY WEIGHTS
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