ENG 100 master syllabus 10-11 attendance 1000 points (3)

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY English 100 _Semester 20 _ (Note: items in italics are to be filled in by the instructor All other material is to be included as given.) Instructor’s Name Email Phone Office I Course Description English 100 focuses on functional grammar and paragraph development This course includes an extensive grammar, sentence structure, word usage, and punctuation review and requires the drafting of seven paragraphs and one essay The course emphasizes the writing process: prewriting, outlining, drafting, revising and editing Admission to the course is based on placement test scores; some students, apart from such scores, take the course as an elective English 100 does not meet the general education requirements in English but does offer three credits II Rationale Students must know how to express themselves competently in writing, such writing consisting of well-structured sentences, coherent paragraphs, and clear, unified essays This writing also consists of correct and concise use of words English 100 seeks to take basic writing students "where they are" and help them increase their abilities in organization, sentence structure, and paragraph and essay development to a level satisfactory for beginning college-level study III None Prerequisite statement IV Materials List NOTE: The following list attempts to include the most recent information for ordering the approved textbooks Instructors must use their own discretion in choosing between various versions of current, approved texts (such as with or without a handbook or with or without readings) and between the various supplemental "packages" which publishers might offer (such as the addition of a dictionary with the textbook) The instructor must require one of the following texts: Gaetz, Lynne, and Suneeti Phadke The Writer’s World: Paragraphs and Essays 2nd ed Upper Saddle River: Prentice, 2008 Print (ISBN: 978-0-136-15218-7) V Learning Outcomes English 100, which concentrates on punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, paragraphs, and short essays, provides the foundation for English 101 Students who earn less than a "C" in English 100 are not permitted to take English 101 because they lack the writing skills necessary to succeed in English 101 Although all students in English 100 classes have a similar list of writing assignments, different instructors will have different emphases and paces in teaching The instructors also have the option of assigning materials from other texts, according to the needs of individual classes During the first half of the semester, the instructor will cover the following topics: Fragments Comma Splices and Fused Sentences Run-on Sentences Subject-Verb Agreement Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Transitional Words and Phrases Subordination Commas Semicolons Colons Spelling/Diction During the second part of the semester, the following items will be covered: Dangling (Misplaced) Modifiers Restrictive and Non-restrictive Modifiers Shifts in Point of View Parallelism Punctuation a review of the comma and colon Apostrophes Quotation Marks During the first week the student will complete a diagnostic paragraph and a diagnostic test in grammar and usage Each subsequent writing assignment throughout the semester builds upon the skills learned in the preceding assignments Also, the writings are evaluated (orally or in writing or both) and returned to the student before the next assignment is due, this process providing an opportunity for students to learn from their mistakes Developing a student's abilities can result best from carefully executed assignments, sensitive, timely evaluation, and follow-up The student will: A plan and develop several single paragraphs of 150 to 200 words, this process leading to the composition of short essays All compositions should exhibit clearly stated topics that are focused and adequately supported by examples and other explanations B write sentences that are clear, concise, and varied in structure C identify and correctly revise fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences D use correct punctuation and mechanics E use principles of standard written English in order to avoid errors that distract the reader Subjects must agree with verbs, and pronouns must agree with their antecedents The student's writing will also show correct and consistent forms, correct pronoun case, clear pronoun references, and complete sentences F demonstrate an understanding of rhetoric in order to communicate to a specific audience for a clearly specified purpose G demonstrate competency in using the process approach to writing (including pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing) VI Assignments/Requirements This section is an overview of the assignments Give a concise statement and brief description of the assignments More specific details of the assignment should be included in section X As a guideline for assignment/requirement development, consider the following:  Cognitive growth - Learned content which is testable  Product - Description of things produced such as class papers, projects, etc  Process - Expectations for discussion in class, participation in activity/experiment Identify which learning outcome in V (above) corresponds to each assignment VII Grading Policies Be very specific Consider the following:  Value of each assessment element  Whether all assignments must be completed in order to pass course  Grading scale  Policy for late work or missed assignments, when assignments due  Policy for students who are involved in school activities  Weight of class participation and what the class participation includes A Each instructor will inform students about assessment and evaluation of work The paragraphs and short essays will count for at least one-half, but not more than two-thirds, of the student's final grade B All faculty will adopt a 1000 point scale for calculating student grades • Thus, an assignment worth 40% of a student’s grade will receive 400 points • All grades are numeric The grading scale for general education courses in English is as follows: A…900-1000 B…800-899 C…700-799 D…600-699 F…0-599 C Plagiarism: Although English 100 does not require the use of footnotes or other formal documentation in students' writing, the students should know that plagiarism means more than using printed sources without giving proper credit It means handing in writing from one student that another student has composed, revised, edited or proofread Accordingly, the following guidelines are set down, and each English 100 student must study and understand them from the outset The instructor will assume, after pointing out and discussing this policy, that the student will be responsible for understanding and applying it Penalties for plagiarism will be severe: an "F" on an assignment without opportunity to it again and an "F" for the course Any fact not common knowledge, any idea, phrase, or paraphrase which is taken from a printed source, from a lecture, sermon, or radio broadcast must be documented 2 Any work submitted in English 100 will be understood to be the work of the student submitting it and his work alone Taking credit for someone else's proofreading ability, suggestions, ideas, or words is plagiarism An exception to this definition is group work assigned and directed by the instructor Unless the instructor assigns such work, students should their own writing, revising, and proofreading If a student has availed himself of the services of a tutor, officially designated by the university or unofficially, it will be understood that the tutor will confine his services to helping a student develop and express his or her own thoughts, making suggestions to help the student fulfill the assignment guidelines, and supplementing the work that the professor does with the student in conferences and class A tutor in his proper role never does work for a student or supplies specific words, phrases, or ideas The student bears responsibility for his own work He must not submit a tutor's work as his own, and he must not blame his errors on the tutor If the student submits a paper typed by someone other than himself, it will be understood that the typist has not changed anything from the student's script or rough draft The student may not blame the typist for errors not corrected on the draft given to the instructor "Self plagiarism" is when a student submits written work from another course or another context as if it is original work for a current writing assignment This is not acceptable C Grading Rubric for English Papers Content - Purposefulness - Factual Accuracy - Thoughtfulness - Appropriate Support & Development - Perceptiveness - Soundness of Logic - Depth of Knowledge Good Fair Deficient Informative/Persuasive Demonstrates Basic Understanding Little Meaningful Content of the Ideas Discussed But Support is Limited Appropriate to Audience & Purpose Adequate Range Does Not Show Understanding of Topic Clear, Restricted Thesis Thesis Clear but Needs Restriction Thesis Vague Thorough Development of Thesis Mostly Relevant but Lacks Some Needed Inadequate Development of Thesis; Lacks Detail Sufficient Detail Relevant to Topic Perceptive, Concrete Details Support Meaningful Sophisticated Ideas Organization - Intelligibility Effective Introduction, Body Paragraph(s), & Conclusion Graceful Transitions Ideas Clearly Supported - Orderliness of Presentation Clear & Functional Introduction, Body Paragraph(s), & Conclusion Some Transitions Needed Loosely Organized but Main Ideas Stand Out Lacks Discernible Introduction, Body Paragraph(s), and Conclusion Few or No Transitions Lacks Logical Sequence of Ideas Succinct Diction & Style - Fluency of Language - Effectiveness of Sentence Structure - Adequacy of Vocabulary - Use of Action Verbs - Adequacy of Tone - Integration of Concrete Detail Appropriate Vocabulary Precise Word Choice Tone Appropriate to Audience & Purpose Shows Mastery of Word Choice & Usage Sentence Variety Throughout Mostly Active Voice & Action Verbs Effective Use of Concrete Details Adequate but Simplistic Vocabulary Some Vague/Imprecise Language Tone Adequate to Audience & Purpose Occasional Errors in Word Choice & Usage Limited Sentence Variety Overuse of Passive Voice & “To Be” Verbs Limited Use of Concrete Details Limited Vocabulary Generally Vague Ineffective Tone Does Not Support Writer’s Intention Frequent Errors in Word Choice & Usage Confusing/Ineffective Use of Concrete Detail or Support Lacking Altogether Repetitious Language Grammar & Mechanics - Grammar, Mechanics, & Usage - Spelling - Format - Documentation Essentially Free of Errors Minor Errors Glaring Errors* Meaning Conveyed Despite Errors Unacceptable Inattentive to the Conventions of Written Discourse Shows Acceptable Neatness & Attention to Detail * NOTE: A GLARING ERROR is a mistake or pattern of mistakes that forces the reader to interrupt his/her reading to search for needed clarity or meaning GLARING ERRORS undermine the writer’s credibility and point to insufficient editing Typical GLARING ERRORS include egregious misspellings; fragments; fused or run-on sentence constructions; comma splices or errors in punctuation when using conjunctions; disagreement between subjects and verbs; disagreement between pronouns and their antecedents; and confusing shifts in tense, person, or number D Standards: Effective academic writing should display the following characteristics: Worthwhile CONTENT—a perceptive, engaging exploration of a topic using appropriate support A solid ORGANIZATION—clear, logically presented Introduction, Body Paragraph(s), and Conclusion focused on a controlling thesis and with sufficient transitions Appropriate DICTION AND STYLE—fluency of language, adequacy of vocabulary, appropriateness of tone, effectiveness of sentence structure, use of active voice and action verbs, and graceful integration of support General correctness with regard to GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS— observance of accepted grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, format, and the conventions of standard written English E Format: Students should format all academic writing in accordance with the MLA guidelines as described in the assigned handbook or as directed by the instructor Unless otherwise noted, all graded writing submissions will be typed F Suggested Guidelines for Grades: (see Grading Rubric for English Papers) Written work achieving consistent ratings of good with respect to the four standards will receive a grade of 90-100 Written work receiving a rating of good in two or three of the four standards and not less than fair in the other(s) will receive a grade of 8089 Written work rated fair in three or four of the areas and not having any area rated deficient will receive a grade of 70-79 Written work that is rated deficient with respect to one or more of the four standards will receive a grade of 69 or below NOTE: Ordinarily the grade of “F” is reserved for those papers that in some blatant way simply not meet the requirements of the assignment VIII Attendance Policies For the good of the Liberty University student body, a consistent attendance policy is needed so that all students in all majors will understand the expectations of faculty in all their courses In general, regular and punctual attendance in all classes is expected of all students At times, students will miss classes These absences will be identified as either excused or unexcused and will be handled per the policy below Excused Absences  Excused absences include all Liberty University sponsored events, to include athletic competition or other provost-approved event  Absences due to medical illness that are accompanied by a doctor’s note will be excused  Absences due to family situations such as a death in the family or a severe medical condition will be excused  Students will not be penalized for excused absences and will be permitted to make arrangements to complete missed work Unexcused Absences  Classes that meet: o Three times per week will permit three unexcused absences per semester o Twice per week will permit two unexcused absences per semester o Once per week will permit one unexcused absence per semester  Questions regarding unexcused absences must be resolved by the student with the professor within one week of the absence Students may appeal these decisions to the respective dean within one week  Extraordinary circumstances regarding excessive absences will be addressed by the student with the faculty member, department chair, and dean as required  Penalties for each unexcused absence over the permitted number per semester will be as follows: 50 points for classes that meet times per week 75 points for classes that meet times per week 150 points for classes that meet once per week  Students who are late for class 10 minutes or less are considered tardy but present for the class If a student misses in-class work due to tardiness, the faculty member may choose not to allow the student to make up this work Three class tardies will be counted as one unexcused absence  Students who are more than 10 minutes late for class are considered absent IX Other Policies (These policies should be reproduced exactly as stated below) Dress Code Students are expected to come to class dressed in a manner consistent with The Liberty Way Honor Code We, the students, faculty, and staff of Liberty University, have a responsibility to uphold the moral and ethical standards of this institution and personally confront those who not Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct includes: academic dishonesty, plagiarism, and falsification See The Liberty Way for specific definitions, penalties, and processes for reporting Disability Statement Students with a documented disability may contact the Office of Disability Academic Support in DH 2016 to arrange academic accommodations For all disability testing accommodation requests (i.e quieter environment, extended time, oral testing, etc.) the Tutoring / Testing Center is the officially designated place for all tests administered outside of the regular classroom DROP/ADD POLICY A Fall/Spring course may be dropped without a grade, tuition, and fee charges within the first five days of the semester From the sixth day until the end of the tenth week, a Fall/Spring course may be withdrawn with a grade of W Classroom Policies The inappropriate use of technology, such as cell phones, iPods, laptops, calculators, etc in the classroom is not tolerated Other disruptive behavior in the classroom is not tolerated Students who engage in such misconduct will be subject the penalties and processes as written in the Liberty Way X Calendar for the semester/term Topics/assignments per week Assignments per date: Tests, Reading, Other XI Bibliography (Optional) ... grading scale for general education courses in English is as follows: A…900 -1000 B…800-899 C…700-799 D…600-699 F…0-599 C Plagiarism: Although English 100 does not require the use of footnotes or... final grade B All faculty will adopt a 1000 point scale for calculating student grades • Thus, an assignment worth 40% of a student’s grade will receive 400 points • All grades are numeric The grading... permitted number per semester will be as follows: 50 points for classes that meet times per week 75 points for classes that meet times per week 150 points for classes that meet once per week  Students