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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____ Last update 18-Sep-17 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 2 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 • • 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 Last update 18-Sep-17 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 3 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. Last update 18-Sep-17 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 4 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 Last update 18-Sep-17 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 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 5 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: • • • Clarify their writing tasks Develop and organize their papers Explore revision options Last update 18-Sep-17 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 6 • • 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: • • 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). Last update 18-Sep-17 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 7 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. Last update 18-Sep-17 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 8 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. Last update 18-Sep-17 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 9 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 = = = 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, Last update 18-Sep-17 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 10 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 Last update 18-Sep-17 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 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 11 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. Last update 18-Sep-17 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 12 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. Last update 18-Sep-17 ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 13 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 Last update 18-Sep-17 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. ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 14 WEEK 12 11/06 WEEK 12 11/08 *11/09 Last Day to Withdrawl WEEK 13 11/13 WEEK 13 11/15 Last update 18-Sep-17 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. ENGL 1301 Syllabus (2017FA) 15 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 Last update 18-Sep-17 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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In this essay am going to discuss differences and similarities in regards to juvenile
representation amongst different groups, for example, my mother and me. Different groups will
have a different image about teenagers. The views might appear similar sometimes while on the
other hand, they might also be different.
Mothers are naturally protective, friendly and disciplinarians. They are loving and
selfless humans who end up sacrificing the majority of their needs and wants for the sake of the
children. Due to this kind of existence, a mother will represent a teenager differently from me.
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