Writing 101
Flathead Valley Community College
Flathead Valley Community College
COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor: Charlie Appleby
Office: Room 210
Content Posted: Sunday by 11:59
Content Due: 11:59 Sunday
Phone: 406-837-7420 x242
E-Mail: [email protected]
Class Location: Online
Office Hours:M-F 11-12
I. Welcome! Welcome to writing 101. While you are in high school, this is a college class, and you must be prepared for the differences. That being written, while this is an online college course, you can find me right here at your school. Come talk to me if you are having troubles, and know that what I am teaching you in our face-to face class is going to come in handy in writing 101.
II. Course Overview Course Catalog Description Students will gain the ability to write a coherent expository essay, as well as a properly constructed and cited research essay or literary analysis. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and command of college writing. Students who take this class will be able to choose appropriate topics, research, create and edit essays varying in purpose, length and function.
III. Course Learning Objective Objectives Being able to demonstrate organization, coherence, and clarity in writing
Working with a range of texts, media, and cultural practices to develop writing projects that identify and come to terms with significant issues through analysis and interpretation.
Understanding how academic discourse and intellectual prose operate as a conversation in which writers forward and counter what others have written in order to articulate their own approach to significant issues, and use this understanding to locate your own rhetorical stance in relation to what others have said and the way issues have been framed.
Identify and work in your own writing with rhetorical strategies that are typical of the reasoning in academic and intellectual writing, such as putting issues in context, stating propositions, giving reasons, evaluating evidence, justifying assumptions, negotiating differences, and pointing out implications.
Recognize that writing is a process by learning to write peer reviews that offer useful suggestions for other students’ work in progress and to design effective revision strategies by reflecting critically on your own work in progress.
As you read, write, review, and reflect on the process of writing about culture, you will be collaborating with your peers and myself, and ultimately contributing to an on-going conversation in which your voice and ideas matter and influence others.
Students will complete 2 essays of 3-5 pages in length during he semester. Each piece will endure a rigorous editing and peer review process before it is accepted. Students will also complete weekly writing assignments on a myriad of topics, each demonstrating a different type of writing, or writing for a different audience.
IV. Course Prerequisites A qualifying score on the compass test
V. Course Credits Writing 101 is a 3-credit course
VI. Required Texts and Materials
Hayes English at Hand
Perrin Pocket Guide to APA Style
Kennedy Brief Bedford Reader
America Now: Short Readings from recent periodicals
VII. Grades While each essay will be graded with different specific components and principles in mind, all will be graded based on the six plus one traits of writing.
Conventions
Ideas
Sentence Fluency
Organization
Word Choice
Voice
Presentation
If you wish for an ‘A’ or ‘B’ you must complete ALL assignments this semester.
Grade Division
50% Essays
20% Participation and discussion
30% Weekly work and quizzes
If you decide to drop the class you must submit a drop/add slip before the deadline or you will receive an ‘F’ for the semester.
Grading Scale (%)
94-100 A
90-93 A-
87-89 B+
84-86 B
80-83 B-
77-79 C+
74-76 C
70-73 C-
67-69 D+
64-66 D
60-63 D-
0 - 59 F
VIII. Course Policies: Grades
Late Work Policy:
There are no make-ups for weekly writing or quizzes, or the final exam. Essays turned in late will be assessed a penalty: a half-letter grade if it is one day late, or a full-letter grade for 2-7 days late. Essays will not be accepted if overdue by more than seven days.
Grades of "Incomplete":
The current college policy concerning incomplete grades will be followed in this course. Incomplete grades are given only in situations where unexpected emergencies prevent a student from completing the course and the remaining work can be completed the next semester. Your instructor is the final authority on whether you qualify for an incomplete. Incomplete work must be finished by the end of the subsequent semester or the “I” will automatically be recorded as an “F” on your transcript.
Rewrite Policy:
Rewrites are entirely optional; essays may be rewritten for a revised grade only if they were turned in on time. Note that an alternate grading rubric will be used for the rewrite, featuring an additional column that evaluates the changes made specifically.
IX. Course Policies: Student Expectations
Disability Access: FVCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Disabilities Specialist, Anna San Diego, at 406-756-3881. The Office of Disabilities Support Services is located in the Learning Center, LRC 129, or you can visit Christina Nadeau in the high school office.
Attendance Policy: I will be following your attendance online; therefore I will know when you are signing in. I do not give points for attendance, but I will keep track of when you visit the class.
Academic Conduct Policy: You are expected to follow all school rules, especially those regarding the technical aspects of both FVCC and Bigfork High School. Refer to the online policy or the handbook for details.
Week 1
How to navigate an online course
Readings and quizzes
Module 1
Week 2
Describing your writing
Citing Sources
Complete discussion on your writing style
Complete the citing sources worksheet and quiz
Module 2
Week 3
Summary
Reading and writing assignment
Module 3
Week 4
Persuasion
Reading and writing assignment
America Now assignment chapters 1-3 due
Module 4
Week 5
Narration
Reading and writing assignment
Module 5
Week 6
Description
Discussion
Reading and writing assignment
Module 6
Week 7
Example
Reading and writing assignment
Module 7
Week 8
Comparison and Contrast
Essay 1 due
Reading and writing assignment
Module 8
Week 9
Process Analysis and Division
Reading and writing assignment
Module 9
Week 10
Classification
America Now chapters 4-6 due
Reading and writing assignment
Module 10
Week 11
Cause and Effect
Reading and writing assignment
Module 11
Week 12
Definition
Discussion
Reading and writing assignment
Editing assignment
Module 12
Week 13
Final Review
Essay 2 due
America now final assignment due
Module 13
Instructor: Charlie Appleby
Office: Room 210
Content Posted: Sunday by 11:59
Content Due: 11:59 Sunday
Phone: 406-837-7420 x242
E-Mail: [email protected]
Class Location: Online
Office Hours:M-F 11-12
I. Welcome! Welcome to writing 101. While you are in high school, this is a college class, and you must be prepared for the differences. That being written, while this is an online college course, you can find me right here at your school. Come talk to me if you are having troubles, and know that what I am teaching you in our face-to face class is going to come in handy in writing 101.
II. Course Overview Course Catalog Description Students will gain the ability to write a coherent expository essay, as well as a properly constructed and cited research essay or literary analysis. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and command of college writing. Students who take this class will be able to choose appropriate topics, research, create and edit essays varying in purpose, length and function.
III. Course Learning Objective Objectives Being able to demonstrate organization, coherence, and clarity in writing
Working with a range of texts, media, and cultural practices to develop writing projects that identify and come to terms with significant issues through analysis and interpretation.
Understanding how academic discourse and intellectual prose operate as a conversation in which writers forward and counter what others have written in order to articulate their own approach to significant issues, and use this understanding to locate your own rhetorical stance in relation to what others have said and the way issues have been framed.
Identify and work in your own writing with rhetorical strategies that are typical of the reasoning in academic and intellectual writing, such as putting issues in context, stating propositions, giving reasons, evaluating evidence, justifying assumptions, negotiating differences, and pointing out implications.
Recognize that writing is a process by learning to write peer reviews that offer useful suggestions for other students’ work in progress and to design effective revision strategies by reflecting critically on your own work in progress.
As you read, write, review, and reflect on the process of writing about culture, you will be collaborating with your peers and myself, and ultimately contributing to an on-going conversation in which your voice and ideas matter and influence others.
Students will complete 2 essays of 3-5 pages in length during he semester. Each piece will endure a rigorous editing and peer review process before it is accepted. Students will also complete weekly writing assignments on a myriad of topics, each demonstrating a different type of writing, or writing for a different audience.
IV. Course Prerequisites A qualifying score on the compass test
V. Course Credits Writing 101 is a 3-credit course
VI. Required Texts and Materials
Hayes English at Hand
Perrin Pocket Guide to APA Style
Kennedy Brief Bedford Reader
America Now: Short Readings from recent periodicals
VII. Grades While each essay will be graded with different specific components and principles in mind, all will be graded based on the six plus one traits of writing.
Conventions
Ideas
Sentence Fluency
Organization
Word Choice
Voice
Presentation
If you wish for an ‘A’ or ‘B’ you must complete ALL assignments this semester.
Grade Division
50% Essays
20% Participation and discussion
30% Weekly work and quizzes
If you decide to drop the class you must submit a drop/add slip before the deadline or you will receive an ‘F’ for the semester.
Grading Scale (%)
94-100 A
90-93 A-
87-89 B+
84-86 B
80-83 B-
77-79 C+
74-76 C
70-73 C-
67-69 D+
64-66 D
60-63 D-
0 - 59 F
VIII. Course Policies: Grades
Late Work Policy:
There are no make-ups for weekly writing or quizzes, or the final exam. Essays turned in late will be assessed a penalty: a half-letter grade if it is one day late, or a full-letter grade for 2-7 days late. Essays will not be accepted if overdue by more than seven days.
Grades of "Incomplete":
The current college policy concerning incomplete grades will be followed in this course. Incomplete grades are given only in situations where unexpected emergencies prevent a student from completing the course and the remaining work can be completed the next semester. Your instructor is the final authority on whether you qualify for an incomplete. Incomplete work must be finished by the end of the subsequent semester or the “I” will automatically be recorded as an “F” on your transcript.
Rewrite Policy:
Rewrites are entirely optional; essays may be rewritten for a revised grade only if they were turned in on time. Note that an alternate grading rubric will be used for the rewrite, featuring an additional column that evaluates the changes made specifically.
IX. Course Policies: Student Expectations
Disability Access: FVCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Disabilities Specialist, Anna San Diego, at 406-756-3881. The Office of Disabilities Support Services is located in the Learning Center, LRC 129, or you can visit Christina Nadeau in the high school office.
Attendance Policy: I will be following your attendance online; therefore I will know when you are signing in. I do not give points for attendance, but I will keep track of when you visit the class.
Academic Conduct Policy: You are expected to follow all school rules, especially those regarding the technical aspects of both FVCC and Bigfork High School. Refer to the online policy or the handbook for details.
Week 1
How to navigate an online course
Readings and quizzes
Module 1
Week 2
Describing your writing
Citing Sources
Complete discussion on your writing style
Complete the citing sources worksheet and quiz
Module 2
Week 3
Summary
Reading and writing assignment
Module 3
Week 4
Persuasion
Reading and writing assignment
America Now assignment chapters 1-3 due
Module 4
Week 5
Narration
Reading and writing assignment
Module 5
Week 6
Description
Discussion
Reading and writing assignment
Module 6
Week 7
Example
Reading and writing assignment
Module 7
Week 8
Comparison and Contrast
Essay 1 due
Reading and writing assignment
Module 8
Week 9
Process Analysis and Division
Reading and writing assignment
Module 9
Week 10
Classification
America Now chapters 4-6 due
Reading and writing assignment
Module 10
Week 11
Cause and Effect
Reading and writing assignment
Module 11
Week 12
Definition
Discussion
Reading and writing assignment
Editing assignment
Module 12
Week 13
Final Review
Essay 2 due
America now final assignment due
Module 13