ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 1
NORTH LAKE COLLEGE
5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75038-3899
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Course Syllabus: English 1301 (Fall 2017)
Liberal Arts Division Office: A-310
Phone: (972) 273-3480
Call the office for hours of operation.
This course syllabus is intended as a set of guidelines for English 1301. Both North Lake College
and your professor reserve the right to make modifications in content, schedule, and
requirements as necessary to promote the best education possible within prevailing conditions
affecting this course.
Professor Information
Professor’s Name: _Patricia Carpenter____________
Email: __pcarpenter@dcccd.edu__
Office Location/Hours: __ M A332 9:30am-12:00pm _
Office Phone: __email for appt.__
Course Information
ENGL 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Composition I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the
colleges of DCCCD.
Prerequisite: College level ready in Reading and Writing.
Course Description: Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and
researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on
effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on
writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2313015112
Course Number-Section:
English 1301-_71016____
Class Meeting Time:
__MW 2:00-3:20 PM__K310____
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1. Recognize that writing is a way to learn, communicate, record, and remember.
2. Examine a variety of texts as a basis for writing.
3. Understand and use the processes of writing: inventing, drafting, revising, and
editing.
4. Understand the interrelationships among writing, reading, and critical thinking.
5. Use appropriate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
Students who need help with specific skills are encouraged to visit the Writing Center
(A-332).
Required Textbooks & Software
Bullock, Richard H. et al. The Norton Field Guide to Writing, with Readings and Handbook,
2016 MLA Updates. 4th ed. W.W. Norton, 2013. ISBN: 978-0-393-61739-0
or
Bullock, Richard H. et al. The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings and Handbook &
InQuizitive for Writers, 2016 MLA Updates. 4th ed. W.W. Norton, 2013. ISBN:
9780393632477
Turnitin. Turnitin Originality Checker. Computer software. Turnitin Originality Checker.
Turnitin, n.d. Web. .
Program Level Outcomes
ENGL 1301 develops the following objectives from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board (THECB):
1. Communication Skills - to include effective development, interpretation and expression
of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication
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2.
3.
Written: Process and produce effective written communication adapted to
audience, purpose, and time constraints.
Visual: Effectively interpret visual images or produce effective visual images.
Critical Thinking Skills - to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis,
evaluation and synthesis of information
Teamwork - to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work
effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal
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4.
Personal Responsibility - to include the ability to connect choices, actions and
consequences to ethical decision-making
Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes
ENGL 1301 supports the following learning outcomes from the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board (THECB):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes.
Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution.
Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose.
Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts.
Use Edited American English in academic essays.
Student Learning Outcomes
All essays in this course comply with the three learning outcomes from the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board (THECB):
1. Participate in a group activity that requires research, data collection, and written
reflection, using the departmental assignment and/or a professor-approved list of tasks
and questions. Students will demonstrate 75% proficiency. [P.L. 1, 2, 3, 4; C.L. 1 2, 3, 4,
5]
2. Complete a visual interpretation, analysis, or synthesis project in standard written
American English. Specific occasion, audience, and purpose are clearly outlined.
Students will demonstrate 75% proficiency as measured by the Visual Communication
Rubric. [P.L. 1, 2; C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
3. Compose multiple drafts before submitting a developed research-based argument essay
using proper research and substantiation. Research is delivered in standard written
American English. Specific occasion, audience, and purpose are clearly outlined.
Students will demonstrate 75% proficiency as measured by the English Research Rubric.
[P.L. 1, 2, 4; C.L. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Course Outline
Since English 1301 is a composition course, students are expected to write on a regular basis. In
most cases, they will submit some written work each week. In addition to exercises and quizzes
that some professors may require, students will write at least six essays, which includes a visual
analysis, research-based argument, mid-term and final with a specific purpose (expressive,
informative, or persuasive), occasion, and audience. These essays will be at least 500-700 words
or two to three typed or word-processed pages. The professor will determine the specifics.
Students will practice specific rhetorical techniques such as description/narration, definition,
classification, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, and process. They will also demonstrate a
working knowledge of the MLA (Modern Language Association) guidelines for research papers.
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The following table lists the major assignments, a description of each, required readings, and due
date for each assignment:
Assignment Name
Attendance, class
assignments, and
participation
Essay One
Essay Two
Essay Three
Mid-term Essay
Visual Analysis
Final Exam Essay
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Description
Attendance is taken for
administrative purpose
only. Students complete
4 discussion boards, 6
unit quizzes, 3 blog
postings, and a group
research project with 3
parts.
Comparison/Contrast—
comparing and/or
contrasting two
representations of
teenagers
Cause and Effect Essay
Cause & Effectexamining the preexisting and resulting
conditions of the coming
of age issues
Argument Essay
Argument (research)—
persuading that a teen’s
perspective is important
to validate the transition
to adulthood.
In-class, Unannounced
topic—either
Comparison/Contrast or
Cause & Effect
Analysis of a film
Examining a film on the
presentation of coming
of age and analyzing 1
visual element with one
film element which
reveal the significance of
young adulthood.
In-class, Unannounced
topic—Comparison/
Contrast, Cause &
Effect, Argument or
Visual Analysis
Required Readings
Powerpoints and Word
documents posted on ecampus. Consult the
Daily Schedule and
materials posted on ecampus
Due Date
Check Daily
Schedule and ecampus
announcements
Powerpoints and Word
files. Consult the Daily
Schedule and materials
posted on e-campus
under this essay type
Powerpoints and Word
files. Consult the Daily
Schedule and materials
posted on e-campus
under this essay type
09/28 @ 11:30
pm on
Turnitin.com
Powerpoints and Word
files. Consult the Daily
Schedule and materials
posted on e-campus
under this essay type
11/19 at 11:30
pm on
Turnitin.com.
10/19 @ 11:30
pm on
Turnitin.com
Review study guide, ppts 10/24 in class
and documents on ecampus
Powerpoints and Word
files. Consult the Daily
Schedule and materials
posted on e-campus
under this essay type
11/30 at 11:30
pm on
Turnitin.com
Review study guide,
ppts, and documents on
e-campus
12/04 or 12/06
in class
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Evaluation Procedures
The grade earned in this course is a combination of the following individual grades:
Attendance, class assignments, and additional essay and/or participation
(including research group activity)
Minimum of four essays or writing projects (including visual activity)
Mid-term essay on an unannounced topic written in one class period
Final essay on an unannounced topic written in the final exam period
20%
40%
20%
20%
An A requires 90-100%; a B, 80-89%; a C, 70-79%; a D, 60-69%; an F, 0-59%. A grade of
C or higher is required to earn a degree from North Lake College.
Institutional Policies
Institutional Policies relating to this course can be accessed from the following link:
www.northlakecollege.edu/syllabipolicies
Academic Success Center (ASC)
The Academic Success Center cultivates student success and supports instruction in an inclusive
environment where students are encouraged and empowered to achieve excellence. Comprised of
the Blazer Computer Lounge, ESOL Lab, iRead Lab, Writing Center, and Online Writing Lab
(OWL), the ASC has a variety of services designed to help students improve their writing,
reading and language skills.
Blazer Computer Lounge
With 12 computers, additional open seating, and WiFi Internet access, the lounge is available to
students and community members who are working on academic or personal projects
individually or in groups. There are also books and DVDs available for use.
Writing Center
Writing Center services are available to all North Lake students and members of the community,
not just those enrolled in English classes. Users can be assisted with class assignments, college
application essays, personal statements and other documents. The Writing Center also offers free
Grammar Clinic classes. Tutors are skilled writing specialists who can help students:
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Clarify their writing tasks
Develop and organize their papers
Explore revision options
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Detect grammar and punctuation errors
Properly document sources
Students who would like to work with a specific tutor should contact the Writing Center. In
addition to Central Campus hours, writing tutors are also available at the North Campus in their
Learning Resource Center, Tuesday – Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Online Writing Lab
A service of the North Lake Writing Center, the Online Writing Lab, or OWL, provides
assistance to students, faculty, and staff at every stage of the writing process. OWL allows busy
users to submit papers to our writing tutors electronically and get feedback within 24 - 72 hours.
This service expands North Lake's reach and provides flexibility and accessibility to those who
find it difficult to meet with a tutor face-to-face.
Department of English Policies for Student Success
Attendance Policy
The correlation between attendance and success in the course is strong because class
participation is part of the learning process and can affect your final course grade. You are
expected to arrive on time for all classes. If you miss all or part of a class, you should not expect
your professor to repeat a lecture given during your absence. Check Appendix A for your
professor’s policy because some professors deduct points when students miss class or are late to
class. Absences and/or tardiness can affect the grade you earn in this course.
Policy on Late Papers
You are expected to hand in papers on time. Your professor is not required to accept late papers,
and no late paper will be considered for full credit unless you discuss with your professor why
the paper will be late prior to its due date. Check Appendix A for your professor’s policies on
accepting late papers.
Academic Integrity
Throughout this course, you will pursue your studies with integrity and honesty; this means you
will provide the appropriate credit for any words, thoughts, ideas, and data that are not your own.
Plagiarism includes the following:
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Failure to cite the source of any material borrowed from an outside source properly,
including failure to use quotation marks, paraphrases, and bibliographic information.
Submitting any assignment that you did not write for this class without consulting your
instructor (this includes assignments written for another class, essays purchased online or
written by someone else).
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If you are caught plagiarizing, you will receive a zero, but for any subsequent incidents, you will
fail the course and be reported to the dean.
Drop Policy
If you are unable to complete this course, you must officially withdraw by Thursday,
November 9. Withdrawing is a formal procedure which you must initiate; your professor cannot
do it for you.
Early Registration Permission Form
During priority registration, a student may request a permission form from his or her instructor to
register early. However, only the instructor may determine whether the student will pass. A
student must submit this form to an advisor upon registering for the next course. An instructor
may also email an advisor directly to approve a student’s early registration, but this must be done
on NLC Outlook.
Student Responsibilities
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Attend all classes.
Read the textbook selections that are assigned and be prepared to discuss them.
Hand assignments in on time and in the format designated by your professor.
Ask for help when needed.
Do not expect your professor to repeat a lecture given during an absence.
Visit the Writing Center (A-332) or meet with your professor when you need help or when
you are directed to do so by your professor.
Classroom Etiquette
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Follow your professor’s rules for acceptable classroom behavior.
Arrive on time.
Remain the entire time.
Turn off and put away all personal electronics.
Practice active listening (i.e., one voice at a time).
In short, treat your classmates and professor with respect.
Your professor will use and provide Learning Activities customized for your course.
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Appendix A: Professor’s Instructional Policies
Attendance Policy: Students should attend and participate in class every day! It is
important to be on time and to attend the entire class!!! I do not take attendance for a
grade but for administrative purposes and my own individual use, such as knowing
whether a student is consistently in class and on time. If you will be late or absent, then
email me. Inform me immediately if you are ill or injured long-term. I allow 3 excused
absences. After 5 absences, I will lower the overall semester grade by 1 grade level. I will
lower the semester grade by 2 grade levels after 10 absences.
Policy on Late Papers: The instructor accepts late papers on a sliding scale of point
deduction after the due date. The student’s grade starts at 85 points with a deduction of 15
points for one day late submission (100 pts for essay – 15 pts for late paper= 85 pts.). When
a student submits a paper through Turnitin.com, it must be submitted to the system by the
end of class day (11:59pm) on the due date for the student to receive full credit. Papers
submitted after the due date and time or at later date are considered late papers. After one
(1) week is past the final draft due date, the essay grade is 60 without grading comments.
After one week and one day, the grade is a permanent zero.
Academic Dishonesty Policy: The instructor follows the NLC policies for plagiarism. A
student who copies, accepts, purchases and submits other students’ work and/or work
acquired through the Internet as his/her own work receives a zero for the assignment. No
exceptions and no explanations accepted. If a student plagiarizes on a second assignment
he/she receives an F for the course. ***ALL WORK FOR THIS COURSE MUST BE
ORIGINAL—NO RECYCLING OF PAPERS FROM OTHER COURSES OR
PREVIOUS SEMESTERS!
Detailed Email/Communication Policy (including email turnaround time, preferred
method of contact, netiquette): I will answer emails within a 72 hours (3 day) period
during the weekend (Friday-Sunday), and within a 48 hour( 2 day) period during the week
(Monday-Thursday). Contact me through email—I do not text or give my personal phone
number. When emailing me, include in the subject line your first and last name, your
course and section number, and your specific question or concern. I do not answer “What
we do in class today?” email: this question is too general and broad
Ex: Susan Fremont, English 1301-71016, Where do I find the syllabus?
Detailed Grading Policy (grading turnaround time -be sure to specify whether you include
weekends): I will grade every assignment in a week -7 day period (excluding weekends) from the due date. I will post grades on e-campus in this period, and I will announce the
posting of grades in class. After grading the mid-term, I will give an adjusted grade scale
to the Mid-term. I will give another adjusted grade scale at the 15th week after grading the
last essay and before the final exam.
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Total Grade Rubric: Total Points for the Course
* Compare/Contrast essay
* Cause/Effect essay
* Argument Essay
* Visual Analysis Essay
*Group Research project:
Annotated Bib (30)
Self/Peer Assess (20)
Research Topic Refl (50)
= 1000 points
= 100 points
= 100 points
= 100 points
= 100 points
= 100 points
*Mid-Term Exam
= 200 points
*Final Exam and Essay
= 200 points
*6 Quizzes-6 x 5 points
*4 Discussion Board assignments-4 x 10 pts
*3 Blog posting - 3 x 10pts
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=
=
30 points
40 points
30 points
Total Semester Grade Scale:
1000 – 900
899 -- 800
799 -- 700
699 -- 600
599 -- 000
A
B
C
D
F
Failure to submit assignments to Turnitin.com and/or e-campus will result in
a zero for the assignment. Computer access is available on campus at the
NLC library, the NLC Student Center, and the Academic Success Center in
A332,
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Daily Class Schedule
ENGL
1301
MW
WEEK DATE
8:00-9:20 AM
12:30-1:50
2:00-3:20 PM
ASSIGNMENT
A243
A 350
K310
CLASS PREP
Unit 1: PLAGIARISM—Review
ppt. and read scanned pages posted
on e-campus. Print & complete
Plagiarism Hand-out .
Read in Norton Field Guide Cht 48
p. 475-479.
Unit 2a—Common Writing
Errors –review ppts for
Fragments, Comma Splices/Runons & Word files on e-campus.
Read Norton Field Guide HB 4-11.
Syllabus quiz Fri, 08/25 @11:59
pm & Unit #1 Unit 2b - The
Writing Process: Review ppts on
the Writing Process, Revising
Editing and MLA Page format and
Word files on e-campus. Review
WEEK 1
08/21
INTRO./SYLLABUS/
PLAGARISM/
SENTENCE
STRUCTURE:
CLAUSES
WEEK 1
08/23
Plagiarism hand-out due
in class. Syllabus quiz due
Fri, 08/25 on-ecampus
@11:59pm.
SENTENCE
FRAGMENTS/ COMMA
SPLICES/FUSED & RUN- chts 24-28 p. 259-286 in Norton Field
Guide.
ON SENTENCES
WEEK 2
08/28
THE WRITING
PROCESS /
MLA Page & Essay
Format
WEEK 2
08/30
09/02
Quiz #1 Writing Process
and Sentence Structure
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COMP/CONTRAST READING:
Read in Norton cht 35 p. 348-355.
Review Compare/Contrast ppt. on
e-campus. Review Writing
Process, Revising, Editing, MLA
Page format, Fragments, Comma
Splices/Run-ons ppts and files to
study for Quiz #1.
Remember to finish Unit #2 quiz
on Writing Process and Sentence
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Cert Day
quiz due on Fri, 09/01,
Structure by Fri, 09/01 on e11:59 pm.
campus @ 11:59 pm.
COMPARE/CONTRAST
PPT.
Assign ESSAY #1
View video clips - Essay #1
Compare/Contrast
Labor Day—No Class
Read in Norton in cht 65 Dave
Barry’s “Guys vs. Men” p. 915921 & A Guide to Writing Reports
p.110-118.
Prepare Compare/Contrast
table/planning guide —bring
finished guide to class
Examples of Comparison
Prepare 1ST Draft Comp/Contr—
& Contrast essays
bring 1 copy to class.
Read in Norton chts 24 & 25 p.
259-268.
ST
1 Draft Comp/Contr
DUE—Peer Review/
Present Blog #1
View Quiz #3 Comp/Contr
WEEK 3
09/04
WEEK 3
09/06
WEEK 4
09/11
WEEK 4
09/13
Grammar in Context
lessons.
View Discussion Board #1
Work on Discussion Board #1—
create your own thread, &
comment on 5 students’ threads.
Prepare 2ND Draft Comp &
Contr—bring one copy to class.
Read in Norton cht 27 & 28 p.
275-286.
WEEK 5
09/18
2ND drft Comp/Contr:
Peer Edit.
Blog #1 due Mon on
e-campus
FINAL DRAFT—
Compare/Contrast.
Review Compare/Contrast ppts.
Study for Quiz #2 quiz.
WEEK 5
09/20
Comp/Contr Essay #1
due—1st & 2nd drafts in
CAUSE AND EFFECT
READING: Read in Norton cht
32 p.318-322.
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class, Final draft on
Turnitin.com by 11:59pm.
Quiz #2-Comp/Contr due
Fri on e-campus
Disc. Brd #1 due on Fri.
Review Cause & Effect PPT
posted on e-campus.
WEEK 6
09/25
CAUSE & EFFECT PPT
ASSIGN ESSAY #2—
CAUSE & EFFECT
View video clips for Essay
#2-C&E
Prepare Cause & Effect Planning
Guide
Read in Norton cht 9 p. 87-95
Michaela Cullington “Does Text
Affect Writing?”
WEEK 6
09/27
Discussion Board #2 video
clip- Cause/Effect
Examples of C & E essays
Present Quiz #4 C&E
Prepare1ST Draft CAUSE &
EFFECT—bring one copy to class.
Review A Guide to Writing
Reports p.110-118.
WEEK 7
10/02
WEEK 7
10/04
1ST Draft CAUSE &
EFFECT Due—PEER
REVIEW.
Present Blog #2
Cause & Effect Quiz #3
due on Fri.
Discussion Board #2 due
on Fri.
Grammar in Context
lessons.
Work on Discussion Board #2—
create your own thread, &
comment on 5 other student
threads. Study for Quiz #3
Prepare 2ND Draft CAUSE &
EFFECT—bring one copy to class.
Work on Writ Prmpt #2
Work on Peer Rev/Edit
WEEK 8
10/09
WEEK 8
10/11
2ND Draft CAUSE &
EFFECT due—Peer Edit
Blog #2 due Mon
Review for Mid-term.
CAUSE & EFFECT
DUE—Final on
Turnitin.com @ 11:59pm;
1st & 2nd in class.
Prepare FINAL DRAFT CAUSE
AND EFFECT
Study for Unit #4 quiz
Study for Mid-Term—use Study
Guide Review in the Mid-Term
folder under Course Content.
Review the PPTs for Plagiarism,
Sentence Structure, The Writing
Process, and Essays 1-2.
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WEEK 9
10/16
WEEK 9
10/18
Remember to study for the MidTerm
MID-TERM Essay—in
Review Sum.Para.Qt ppt &
class
Argument PPT posted on ecampus. Read in Norton cht 33 p.
323-341 & chts 46 & 47 p. 457474.
SUM.PARA. QTE PPT.
Read in Norton cht. 49
Argument PPT.
Documentation & review cht. 50
Argument Sources sheet & MLA style –p. 480-532. Read in
Argument Planning sheet/ Norton chts. 43, 44, 45 p. 421-456.
Outline.
Prepare Group Research Plan
ASSIGN GROUP
Guide.
RESEARCH PROJECT
WEEK 10 10/23
MLA Documentation –
work on Prac MLA exer.
1st meet- Group Research
Present Blog #3
WEEK 10 10/25
First Draft ARGUMENTPeer Review/
Prac MLA Works Cited
due
2nd meet-Group Research
Examples of Argument
essays.
View Quiz #4 Argument
Discussion Board #3 video
clips- Argument
WEEK 11 10/30
3rd meet-Group Research
Film viewing for Visual
Analysis
Second Draft
ARGUMENT-Peer Edit
Blog #3 due Mon
4th and final meet-Group
Research Project
WEEK 11 11/01
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First Draft Argument.
Complete Prac MLA Works Cited
exercise.
Prepare Argument sources,
Planning sheet and Outline.
Work on Group Research Projects.
Read in Norton in cht 10 Joanna
MacKay’s “Organ Sales will Save
Lives” p.119-124 & Guide to
Writing Arguments p.138-149.
Second Draft Argument
Work on Discussion Board #3—
create your own thread, &
comment on 5 student threads.
Study for Quiz #4.
Complete all 3 parts for Group
Research Project.
Complete Final Draft Argument.
Review Visual Analysis PPT.
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WEEK 12 11/06
WEEK 12 11/08
*11/09
Last Day
to Withdrawl
WEEK 13 11/13
WEEK 13 11/15
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Group Research project
due on e-campus—all 3
parts due Fri.
Quiz #4Arg due Wed
Disc Board #3 due Wed
posted on e-campus
Read in Norton cht 36,37,38 p.
356-381. Also read in Norton in
cht 8 Emily Nussbaum In Defense
of Liz Lemon p.57-62 & Guide to
Writing Textual Analysis p. 70-81.
Argument Essay #3
DUE— Final with Works
Cited List on Turnitin @
11:59pm; 1st & 2nd in class.
Argument sources,
Argument Planning sheet
and Argument outline due.
VISUAL ARGUMENT
PPT.
FILM ELEMENTS PPT.
ASSIGN ESSAY #4—
Film viewing for Visual
Analysis
PERSUASIVE APPEALS
PPT
Examples of Visual
Analysis—
Film viewing for Visual
Analysis
View Quiz #5 Class Novel
Work on OPTIC sheet and 1st draft
Visual Analysis.
Review Persuasive Appeals PPT
First Draft Visual AnalPeer Review
Visual Anal Sources &
OPTIC Planning & Sheet
Due
View Discussion Board #4
- Visual Analysis
View Quiz #6 Vis Analysis
2nd Draft Vis Anal.-Peer
Edit/ Works Cited List due
Second Draft Visual Analysis
Works Cited List in MLA format
First Draft Visual Analysis
Complete Visual Anal Sources &
OPTIC Planning Sheet and Works
Cited List
Work on Discussion Board #4.
Study for Quiz #6.
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Quiz #5 Class Novel due
Fri @ 11:59 pm on ecampus.
WEEK 14 11/20
WEEK 14 11/22
Final wrap-up and
reminders on Essay #4
Visual Analysis
Discussion Board #4 due
on Mon @11:59 pm.
Quiz # 6 -Vis Anal due Fri.
@ 11:59 pm on e-campus.
Work Day-no class
Visual Argument Essay #4
due Wed, 11/22
-1st & 2nd in class
Final draft on e-campus
Wed, 11/22 @11:59 pm.
Quiz # 6 -Vis Anal due Fri.
@ 11:59 pm on e-campus
WEEK 15 11/27
Film viewing
WEEK 15 11/29
FINAL
12/04
EXAM
12/06
WEEK
Review for FINAL EXAM
FINAL EXAM
8:00-10:00 am 12/04
12:30-2:30 pm 12/06
2:00-4:00 pm 12/04
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Complete Final Draft- Visual
Analysis
Final draft on e-campus Wed,
11/22 @11:59 pm.
Unit #6 quiz-Vis Anal due Fri.
Study for Final Exam
Final grades submitted to econnect by 12/15.
Have a great Winter Break!
English 1301
ESSAY #1: COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
You will write an essay of approximately 500 words minimum in length (2-3 pages) comparing and
contrasting 2 items. You should refer to the text book The Norton Field Guide textbook, chapter 38, p. 380-387
for a discussion on comparison and contrast. Read in The Norton Field Guide in cht 9 James Fallows,
Throwing Like a Girl p. 137-141 for an example of a Comparison and Contrast essay. Also read in the Norton
Field Guide- A Guide to Writing Reports p. 146-155.
Topics for the essay: Compare/contrast the two representations of teenagers (examples: your parent and
you, your cousin and you, your aunt or uncle and you , two cousins or friends), compare/contrast two
teenage characters in a cartoon, a TV program, a movie or a commercial.
You should develop a thesis statement which identifies your items to compare and contrast and expresses your
purpose for the comparison and contrast. Your essay must include an appropriate introduction, a good
conclusion, and body paragraphs which use specific details about each item according to clearly defined
criteria, arranged according to either the block method or point-by-point method. Remember to use enough
points (at least 3) and make the points equal for comparing and contrasting to clearly accomplish the purpose
of the essay.
Your audience for this paper will be teenagers and their parents. Your language and tone should address the
subject in such a way as to be interesting to them while clearly expressing the similarities and/or differences
between the items you have chosen.
Preparing and writing this comparing/contrasting essay should help you understand the necessity for critical
thinking, planning, and organization of details before the actual drafting begins in order to achieve balance and
fairness in your essay.
You will write three drafts of this essay and revise, edit, and proofread the drafts in accordance with the
writing process. All three drafts shall be submitted on the final due date.
Evaluation Criteria:
The successful paper focuses on its subject as demonstrated by a clearly stated thesis statement; a well written
introduction defining the subject and purpose of the essay; body paragraphs with clearly defined topics
supporting the thesis; and a concluding paragraph with appropriate concluding remarks about the thesis. Body
paragraphs must be organized according to either the point-by-point method or block method. Sentences in
each paragraph must be well developed with specific details supporting the topic.
The successful paper will have a minimum of mechanical errors in grammar, spelling, word usage, and
punctuation. These errors should be minor and not cause confusion or detract from the thesis and development
of the essay.
First Draft Due:_____ Mon, 09/11 __bring a printed copy to class for peer review__
Second Draft Due:__ Mon, 09/11 __bring a printed copy to class for peer edit __
Final Draft Due:____ Wed, 09/20 ___submit to Turnitin.com by 11:30 pm—login link on e- campus.
Turn in printed 1st and 2nd drafts in class on the due date.
English Writing Rubric
Topic/Thesis
Organization &
Development
Unacceptable 0-7 pts.
Lacks a central idea and
purpose.
Represents a seemingly
random collection of
information.
Topic is inappropriate for
the assignment
Lacks organization.
Fails to flow from one
point to another.
Lacks transitions.
Lacks supporting ideas
and details.
Provides no explanation;
no elaboration.
Does not address the
writing situation.
Poor 8-13 pts.
Uses a weak central
idea and purpose.
Lacks focus on the
topic.
Topic may be
inappropriate for the
assignment
Uses confusing
connections among
supporting points.
Uneven flow from one
point to another.
Lacks transitions.
Provides minimal
and/or inadequate
supporting ideas and
details.
Attempts to address the
writing situation.
Average 14-15 pts.
Topic is appropriate
for the assignment.
Thesis is focused.
And essay’s purpose is
evident.
Good 16-17 pts.
Thesis is clearly, logically,
and adequately stated and
developed. Essay achieves
its purpose.
Shows imagination in its
approach to its topic.
Mostly consistent flow
from point to point
and paragraph to
paragraph.
Uses adequate
transitions and makes
appropriate
connections among
supporting points.
Uses clear, logical
connections among
supporting points.
Ensures consistent flow
from one point to another.
Consistently employs
appropriate transitions.
Provides general
explanations, and
some supporting
ideas, details, and
evidence. Adequately
addresses the writing
situation.
Provides specific
explanation, evidence, and
elaboration on unified
supporting ideas and
details. Appropriately
addresses the writing
situation
Sentence variety
and construction
Incorporates incorrectly
constructed sentences.
Contains syntax errors.
Lacks variety in sentence
structure.
Incorporates basic,
repetitive, and
predictable sentence
structures.
Contains syntax errors.
Employs varied,
grammatically sound
sentence structures all
of which may not be
effective.
Effectively uses varied,
grammatically sound
sentence structures.
Style
Inadequate word and
phrase choices.
Unclear and confusing
choice of words and
phrases. Relies on
clichés, jargon, or other
informal language.
Uses limited, imprecise
vocabulary, or contains
a weak and/or
confusing choice of
words and phrases.
Frequently relies on
clichés, jargon, or other
informal language.
Contains an
inconsistent and/or
weak voice and tone.
Misapplies contextual
language. Unevenly
applies MLA format
Contains frequent
errors in spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar that reduce
understanding.
Diction is simple but
appropriate.
Uses few clichés,
jargon, and other
informal language.
Uses creative and concise
diction. Employs
imaginative literal and
figurative language.
Avoids clichés, jargon, and
other informal language.
Lacks voice and tone.
Lacks contextual
language. Paper is not
MLA formatted or
documented.
Mechanics/
Grammar
TOTALS
Contains distracting
errors in spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar that interfere
with understanding.
Employs consistent
voice and tone.
Utilizes some helpful
contextual language.
Uses MLA format with
some errors.
May contain some
errors in spelling,
punctuation, and/or
grammar that do not
interfere with
meaning or
understanding.
Effectively employs
consistent, unique voice
and tone.
Utilizes useful contextual
language.
Uses MLA format with
minimal errors.
Contains minimal errors in
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammar.
Excellent 18-20 pts.
Creatively, clearly, and
logically states and
develops its thesis and
achieves its purpose.
Presents clear, logical,
and thought-provoking
ideas.
Consistently uses a
logical, clear,
connected
arrangement of
supporting points.
Ensures a consistent
flow from one point to
another. Uses
surprising but
appropriate
transitions.
Abundant
explanation, evidence,
and elaboration on
unified and unique
supporting ideas and
details.
Addresses the writing
situation exceptionally
well.
Uses varied and
creative sentence
structures such as,
compound/complex,
balanced, and parallel.
Usesmemorable and
profound diction.
Creatively uses literal
and figurative
language.
Uses creative,
effective, and unique
voice and tone. Utilizes
consistently useful
contextual language.
Consistently and
precisely uses MLA
format.
Writing is virtually free
from errors in spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar.
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