2015 Teaching Writing Lagcc: Tutoring Materials for Monday: Syllabus

ENG 101 Office Hours: Monday (2:30-3:30)

Spring 2015 Wednesday (3:30-5:30)

J. Hendrickson You can request appointments on other days

HendricksonLagcc@gmail.com Office: M120E

Composition I: Issues in Social Justice

Overview

Welcome to College English! We will be focusing on developing writing, reading, and critical thinking skills while exploring the meaning of social justice as it relates to a plethora of issues. The primary focus will be current events.

Familiarize yourself with attendance and grading policies. More than 95% of people who have done poorly in this class have done so because of poor attendance or failure to follow directions.

Above all, this course should be enjoyable, and I will do my best to make it so!

Please review this throughout the semester. This document is long and important; let’s get to the main points.

Goals & Requirements

· Demonstrate comprehension and aptitude in each stage of the writing process;

· Understand audience, voice, purpose, and a variety of writing contexts;

· Build research skills, especially appropriate source selection and integration to drafting and correct citation;

· Sharpen skills in grammar, syntax, organization, and expression of the written word in standardized U.S. English.

Requirements:

1. Complete FIVE graded essays of AT LEAST 600 WORDS*

*The fifth paper – the research paper, - has a minimum of 1000 words

2. Submit your assignments electronically through Blackboard unless otherwise specified. Failure to ANY of the papers (#1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) will result in failure of the course.

3. Attend class. You are allowed TWO unexcused absences over the course of the semester. You can fail the class if you miss more than four hours of class during the semester.

NOTE: BE ON TIME. This means you are prepared to work AT the start of class, not walking in the door when class starts.

AFTER YOUR THIRD LATENESS, I will start deducting from your participation grade.

4. BE PRESENT and participate when in class. This requires presence of your body and mind. Participate. Show that you understand the readings, or ask questions about them if you do not. A bed is much more comfortable than a desk, so leave the sleeping for home. It is better for your posture. (If you spend most of the class asleep, you will be marked absent.)

Note: If you are unable to attend class due to an emergency, please email the instructor as when you can. (Things do happen.)

If you are unable to attend class due to a university commitment, religious observance, or military commitment, it is your responsibility to inform the instructor in writing in advance. Provide documentation when possible.

5. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE.. All University rules governing plagiarism must be observed. Please review the University’s Academic Honesty Policy at http://library.laguardia.edu/files/pdf/academicintegritypolicy.pdf

6. BRING READINGS WITH YOU TO CLASS. When you do not, I take note. This also affects your participation.

7. Respect your surroundings. This classroom is a safe space to share ideas and learn from one another. Many of the course materials and topics of discussion are controversial and/or provocative. Students are expected to be respectful of the instructor, any guests, and fellow classmates. Open and respectful debate is encouraged, but disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

8. Please adjust your chairs so that we are sitting in a “U” before class. (Thanks!)

Electronics Policy:

- YOU MAY bring a laptop or tablet to class for academic purposes. With that in mind, the instructor reserves the right to email a copy of your class notes for a particular session at any given time. Failure to email these notes if called upon will negatively impact your participation grade.

- Do not use your cell phone to text or be triflin’ in class. Save your daytime minutes and your data plan for the other hours of the day. And if they are unlimited, just know that your professor’s patience is not. This, too, will adversely affect your participation grade. If you need to use your phone, you may briefly excuse yourself from class.

- NOTE: If you are using your phone in class, you will be called on (since you so passionately want to communicate J). Your professor treats thumbs on screens like hands in the air.

Late Policy:

Rather than have a due date, I will have a ZONE of days which you can submit a paper. PLAN AHEAD FOR THIS. In effect, you will have a submission date, and THREE subsequent days in which I will accept your paper without penalty. After that, the following late submission policy goes into effect:

· *Within one week of due date, the highest grade possible = A-, or 92% of original pt value

· *Within two weeks of due date the highest grade possible = B- (82% of the original pt value

· *Within three weeks of the due date, the highest grade possible is a C- (72%)

· After three weeks, the highest grade possible is 62% of the point value.

YOU SHOULD STILL TURN IN LATE PAPERS. There is a big difference between a D- and a ZERO.

Grading

Quizzes: 10 points total (5 quizzes, 2pts each)

Paper #1: Personal Opinion Paper 5 points

Outline for Paper #2: 5 points

Paper #2: Academic Argument Paper 10 points

Paper #3: Research Paper proposal 5 points

Paper #4 Annotated Bibliography 10 points

Paper #5 (Research Paper): 20 points

Participation: 20 points

Final In-Class Writing Reflection: 5 points

**Note on Extra Credit: DO NOT ASK FOR EXTRA CREDIT IF YOU ARE BEHIND ON MANDATORY WORK. (“Don’t ask for dessert if you ain’t finish dinner.”)

You can earn extra credit by going to relevant events on campus and writing a one-page summary of the event with your reaction to it, as well as using “W.o.W”s (see below) effectively.

Grade Breakdown

A- to A+ (90-100): Exemplary work.

A. Follows all directions.

B. Shows sophisticated original and critical thought;

C. Demonstrates strong grasp of academic writing (i.e. clear, compelling thesis statement with abundant, diverse, properly cited and integrated references; cleverly articulated ideas;

D. Proofread and polished;

E. Goes above and beyond requirements for assignment.

F. Effective transitions, structure, and paragraph organization.

B- to B+ (80-89.9): Very good work.

a. Follows all directions.

b. Good to strong grasp of main ideas, but lacking original thought.

c. Clearly articulated thesis statement, but not original.

d. Thesis satisfactorily supported. References adequate, possibly lacking proper citation. Minimal (but satisfactory) number of different sources and textual references (if applicable).

e. Not many grammatical or mechanical errors, but enough to compromise the clarity of the overall argument.

f. Usually, relatively weak transitions and/or opening sentences to paragraphs.

C- to C+: (70-79.9) Satisfactory or adequate work. Average.

a. Follows all directions.

b. Fulfills all requirements of assignment.

c. Limited to no original contributions;

d. Bare minimum of sources used.

e. Thesis statement is missing or incoherent.

f. Choppy support of thesis, if present.

g. Shows adequate to solid grasp of material, but needs improvement in implementing material with concepts or ideas.

h. Problems with source integration.

i. Serious grammatical and/or mechanical errors;

j. Okay, but lacking the lucidity of a “B” grade.

D- to D+: (60-69) Work in need of significant improvement; near failing.

a. Key aspects of assignment not addressed;

b. Choppy, unclear, unfocused;

c. Serious problems with thesis statement (if present).

d. Material not fully grasped; sources missing or poorly implemented.

e. Inexcusable number of grammatical and/or mechanical errors; difficult to comprehend. Thesis not supported or not present.

F (less than 60): Unsatisfactory work.

BOOKS: IN THE SECOND OR THIRD WEEK OF CLASS, Your Course-Packet (approximately $20) can be obtained by going to NEKOPRINT in the basement of the B-Building. Simply ask for the course packet for ENG 101 (Hendrickson). The B-Building is directly across the C-Building on Thomson Avenue.

Notes:

· IF YOU ARE ABSENT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING OUT WHAT WAS COVERED IN CLASS. Please make it a point to obtain the contact information of a reliable peer in class. You should feel free to contact the professor with any questions except those that can be easily answered by contacting a peer. DO NOT ASK THE INSTRUCTOR WHAT YOU HAVE MISSED IN CLASS UNLESS YOU HAVE EXHAUSTED ALL OTHER OPTIONS.

· ALL assignments (except those done in class) will be typed and submitted electronically, via BLACKBOARD, unless otherwise noted. You will learn how to submit your papers via SAFEASSIGN during the course.

· THIS COURSE RELIES HEAVILY ON GMAIL announcements. Your progress in the class can be found on Blackboard and is updated approximately every three weeks.. It is your responsibility to check for updates and announcements daily.

Resources:

· The Writing Center. PLEASE make use of the writing center! This wonderful resource is available to you at the beginning of each class period during the day in B-200. Simply show up at the beginning of the period and select a tutor. You may go there at any stage of the writing process – brainstorming, pre-writing, reviewing a draft, or outlining. This is for writers of ALL skill levels!

· Office for Students with Disabilities: Academic accommodations are granted for all students who have documented physical or learning disabilities. Please visit M-102 and register or meet with a specialist if you have any learning needs. For more information, please go to M-102 or visit http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/osd/

· Financial Aid & Registrar: C-107

· Questions about BlackBoard? GO TO B-333 or visit: http://www.laguardia.edu/ISMD/BlackBoard/Contact_Us/

LaGuardia has resources for tutoring, finances, counseling, and other innovative programs for parents, veterans, and the like.. Click on the links below (hold on the “Ctrl” key or the Apple key for Macs, and then click)

Statement on Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is strictly forbidden. (We will learn extensively about what constitutes plagiarism in this class) If you have any questions or doubts about what constitutes plagiarism, ask before you turn in your work. Please be aware that any violation of the Honor Code – be it intentional or unintentional – is grounds for failing an assignment, failing the course, and/or expulsion from the school. It is a major offense and can be a permanent mark on your transcript. Please visit http://library.laguardia.edu/files/pdf/academicintegritypolicy.pdf for more information.

“WHEW THAT WAS LONG. What should I remember?”

Everything J. But here are some things that are immediately necessary to know NOW.

· You need to check for my GMail messages and use BlackBoard. If you cannot log in, go to B-333 for help.

· You can only miss two classes with unexcused absences. Anything after that is dangerous territory.

· You have five papers. You must complete each assignment. Turn it in, even if it is very late.

· We will not be using a textbook. I am putting together a course pack to save you some cash.

You will pick it up at NEKOPRINT in the basement of the B-Building.

· Plagiarism leads to a “0” on the paper, or failing the entire course, or being expelled from LaGuardia.

· Come prepared and ready to work AT the start of class. Quizzes are a part of your grade and are usually given at the beginning of class.

· Know the professor’s name and location of office!

· Know where the location of the writing center.

· Bring the reading assignment to class.

· If you need to use the phone that badly, step out. DO NOT text in class.

· KEEP SOMEONE’S CONTACT INFO FROM CLASS. If absent, DO NOT email the professor to find out what you missed. Email your peer(s).

Course Schedule

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Week 1: March 1-7

Wednesday Intro to Course, sending a proper email

Week 2: March 8-14: Social Justice and Race WoW: Plethora; Hierarchy

Monday: Syllabus; Crafting Effective Thesis Statements

- Bouie, “Why Do Millennials Not Understand Racism?”

Wednesday: Intros, Framing Sentences; Discuss Paper #1

- Kristof, “Straight Talk for White Men”

- Mullainathan, “Racial Bias, Even When We Have Good Intentions”

Week 3: March – 15-21: WoW: Binary; succinct

Monday: Film: Freedom Rides (E-242)

“North South” Article

Wednesday: Quiz #1: Syllabus Read Diversity Report;

Passive versus active voice; not using “I”

THURSDAY: PAPER #1 DUE BY 11:59PM VIA BLACKBOARD

Week 4: March 22-29: Profiling & Social Justice WoW: Nuance; visceral

Monday Guest Lecture & Film Discussion: Yusef Hawkins

The Central Park Five

Profiling Articles, including recent ones

Wednesday: Ferguson, #BlackLivesMatter, and Social Justice

Quiz #2: Thesis Statements; Talk about Ferguson

“Black Lives Matter” Article

Source Integration I – in text citations, Reverse Outlines

Week 5: March 30- April 4 – Cultural & Racial Identities WoW: Moreover, Whereas

Monday Quiz #3: Passive Voice vs. active voice

Film: The House I Live In

Transitions

- Rosa Clemente, “Who Is Black?”

- “What the Hell is a White Latino?”

MONDAY: Paper #2 OUTLINE DUE IN CLASS, HARD-COPY, NOT VIA BLACKBOARD!

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Hyphenated Americans?

Complicity Cost of Racial Inclusion

Wednesday: Source Integration/ Plagiarism

Week 6: April 5 – April 11 SPRING BREAK

TUESDAY: Paper #2 DUE BY 11:59PM VIA BLACKBOARD

Week 7: April 12-April 18^th : WoW:Ubiquitous; intersectionality

Monday: Men and Feminism Panel

Audre Lorde article

Chimimamda Ngoze Adichie article/video

What is a sentence? Subjects, verbs, full sentences.

Wednesday: What is a sentence pt II: Fragments + Comma Splices

Week 8: April 19th – April 25th WoW: Plethora; refute

Monday Quiz #4: Comma Splices, Fragments

Research Methods

Wednesday Library Session (Subject to Change);

Punctuations

Week 9: April 26^th –May 2nd WoW: e.g., i.e.

Monday Quiz #5: Punctuation Marks

Draft Review of Research Questions + Peer review

Wednesday: Works Cited, Annotated Bibliography Lecture

MLA Format

THURSDAY: PAPER #3 (RESEARCH PAPER PROPOSAL) DUE

Week 10: May 3^rd – May 9^th

Monday INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES IN M120-E + Research Day

Come prepared to take notes on your research paper proposal feedback. Bring any questions or struggles you are having with your research project.

Wednesday INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES IN M120-E + Research Day

Come prepared to take notes on your research paper proposal feedback. Bring any questions or struggles you are having with your research project.

Week 11: May 10^th – May 16^th WoW: Caveat

Monday: Works Cited & MLA format review

See Sample Paper in Course Pack Appendix

Wednesday: Counterarguments

SATURDAY: Paper #4 (ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY) DUE BY 11:59PM

Week 12: May 17^th – May 23^rd W.o.W.: Imperative

Monday Grammar and Mechanics touch-ups

Review Dos and Don’ts in Course Pack Appendix

Wednesday RESEARCH PAPER PEER REVIEW (Bring two copies of your draft with you to class)

Week 13: May 24^th – May 30^th

Monday PRESENTATIONS

Wednesday PRESENTATIONS

SUNDAY: PAPER #5, RESEARCH PAPER DUE BY 10PM VIA BLACKBOARD

Week 14: June 1^st – June 6^th

Monday In-Class Final Reflection

Wednesday Wrap-up Discussion

Week 15: June 7^th – June 13^th

Monday - Friday: MANDATORY CONFERENCES

2015 Teaching Writing Lagcc

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Tutoring Materials for Monday: Syllabus

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