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English 102 3
credits Instructor:
Bob Bennett Office:
FSOQ 103 Office
Hours: 1-2:30 MW, 2:30-3:30 TTh, and by appointment 208-769-3390 |
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Required Texts Bruce Ballanger The
Curious Researcher 5th edition.* Claudia
Rankine Don’t
Let Me Be Lonely: An American Lyric Graywolf
Press 2004** *Old editions may be o.k. here,
but you will have to cross reference page numbers based on titles. **Rankine’s
book is not in the bookstore yet. I am
waiting on a copy to review before I have you buy this. It is available
though from a variety of sources. Course Description English 102 provides instruction in the research
process, which includes the gathering, the critical evaluation, and the
presentation of evidence. Critical thinking is emphasized as vital to drawing
conclusions from evidence. This class helps provide techniques for conducting
research in all areas of study. It is required for all transfer degree
programs.
ENGL 101 with a grade of C- or above. A score of 95-98 on the COMPASS Writing, or 25-30
on the ACT English, or 570-690 on the SAT Verbal will result in placement
into ENGL 102 and credit for ENGL 101. A score of 31-37 in the ACT English, or 700-800 in the SAT Verbal will result in
credit for ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. General
Education Abilities: Composition courses address communication,
information literacy, and critical thinking outcomes as stated in the General
Education Abilities in the Course
Outcomes After completing
English 102, students should be able to: Use the research and writing process to gather
and evaluate information from a variety of sources
Write a persuasive researched essay
Student
Responsibilities Students
have both rights and responsibilities as outlined in the Student Code of
Conduct. See www.nic.edu/ferpa/StudentCode/index.htm
for specific information |
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Assessment |
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Assignment |
Points |
Percentage |
Your Score |
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Essay 1: Researched Case (1500
words) |
250 |
25% |
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Essay 2: Researched Issue (1500
words) |
250 |
25% |
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Essay 3: Researched Multi genre (7-8 pages) |
250 |
25% |
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Essay 4: Exit Essay |
100 |
10% |
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Journal/Short
Assignments/Quizzes |
150 |
15% |
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Absence Policy The English Department has
agreed upon a recommendation that students not miss more than the equivalent of
two weeks in a single course, which means six absences in a
three-day-per-week class, four absences in two-day-per-week class, two
absences in a one-evening-per-week class, or two weeks of online
participation. Course
Policies By enrolling in this class, you have made an
educational and professional commitment. This means that you have
chosen to take this course at this time because you are ready to learn its
content, to challenge your mind, and to think carefully. It also means that
you are prepared to act responsibly in order to ensure your success. Please
attend class every period and bring textbooks, current drafts, journal, and current
assignments. If you must be absent, make prior arrangements to make up your
work and find a classmate who can discuss the class with you. Assignments are due on the day assigned at the
beginning of class. Late assignments are subject to a reduction of a half of
a letter grade for each calendar day late and will be accepted up to 3
calendar days late. When turned in, completed papers should include
revision and editing drafts, photocopies or printouts of the first page of
each source used, a complete works cited page reflecting borrowed
information, and a writer’s memo. To receive process points for
revision, papers should show significant changes on the drafts (marks on the
page). To earn full points for peer
reviews, you should bring typed, substantial rough drafts to class on the day
due and thoughtfully and thoroughly complete peer reviews as per instructions
given in class. Each paper should include a
cover sheet or writer’s memo in which the writer reflects on his or her
process as per instructions given in class on the day due. Each class period I will ask you to write in your
journal. Your entries should be thoughtful and show some thinking on the
page. If you miss a class, call a classmate to find out the daily entry
prompt. I will collect these two or three times during the semester. I will respond to emails,
but prefer phone calls. If you email me, make sure there is a clear subject
line identifying yourself as a student from this class. i.e. “Engl 102 question” The The NIC English/Modern Languages Division Statement on Plagiarism NIC’s
English Department believes strongly in the ability of its students to… ·
write works in which they use their own ideas and words ·
correctly borrow the words and ideas of others The department’s definition
of plagiarism comes from the Council of Writing Programs Administrators’: In an instructional
setting, plagiarism occurs when a writer deliberately uses someone else’s
language, ideas, or other original (no common-knowledge) material without
acknowledging its source. Behaviors considered plagiarism would include…
Behavior not considered plagiarism but of concern
is sloppy documentation of words and ideas borrowed from another source
and/or submitting an old paper as new work without the instructor’s
permission Disability
Statement In compliance with the American with Disabilities
Act of 1990 and Section 504/508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, NIC
provides services and accommodations to students who experience barriers in the
educational setting due to learning, emotional, physical, visual, or hearing
disabilities. For more information please contact The Center for Educational
Access in Seiter Hall, Rm. 207 (769-5947) Course
Withdrawal Information The last day to
withdraw from classes this semester is April 9th Note:
Instructors have the right to withdraw students for nonattendance and
disruptive behavior. See www.nic.edu/registration/changes.htm for more
information. Note: All
withdrawals, whether for individual classes, total withdrawal from school, or
instructor-initiated, are not considered to be satisfactory progress for
financial aid. See the Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy. |