THE PORTAL
SPRING 2003
ENC090-01P1 Foundations of College Writing IENC091-01P1 Foundations of College Writing IIENC092-01P1 Writing Lab |
CLASS TIMES: M/W 8:30-9:45 LAB: T/TH 8:30-9:20 |
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INSTRUCTOR: PHONE: E:MAIL: OFFICE: |
Pam Duelley 326 2036, home 3298334 Room 437 |
OFFICE HOURS: MW: 10-1:00 TTh: 8-8:30 & 12-1:00 |
TEXT: Flachman: Mosaics
MATERIALS: A good, pocket folder just for this class, several, pretty highlighters, notebook paper, assignment notebook (planner) furnished by ACC, a floppy disk, just for this class, pencils
CREDIT: None
PREQUISITES: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION 090: This course is an introduction to composition for students needing basic writing instruction and a comprehensive review of mechanics and grammar as these apply to their own writing. This course stresses clarity, organization, development, and corrections in writing with an emphasis on paragraph length assignments.
COURSE OBJECTIVE 090: This course is designed to ensure that each student will be able to communicate in written form. Through the completion of approximately 15 paragraphs and 2 longer writings each student will be expected to:
1. Demonstrate a basic mastery of grammar and the mechanics of expository writing
2. Logically organize information
3. Adequately develop ideas/ thesis statements and support argumentative positions
4. Edit and revise written work
COURSE REQUIREMENTS 090:
1. Complete 80% of assignments in text with a score of 80% or better.
2. Complete two full papers and approximately 10 shorter writings as assigned.
3. Pass a proficiency exam. Only students meeting writing requirements will be allowed to take exams. There will be four opportunities to pass this exam.
4. Complete 80% of the Daily Oral Language Editing Exercises Chapter.
COURSE DESCRIPTION 091: Designed for students with some writing experience, this course includes instruction in the following: the writing process, organization, multi-paragraph writing, editorial improvement, and critical reading. An introduction to research and documentation is also included.
COURSE OBJECTIVE 091: This course is designed to ensure that each student will be able to communicate in written form. Through the completion of approximately 6 themes, the student is expected to
1. Demonstrate a basic mastery of grammar and the mechanics of expository writing
2. Logically organize information
3. Adequately develop ideas/ thesis statements and support argumentative positions
4. Edit and revise written work
COURSE REQUIREMENTS 091: Approximately six full papers, daily editing exercises, and text exercises. You must turn in all papers, 80% of the daily assignments and 80% of the editing exercises to pass this class. You must also pass one of four proficiency exams.
GRADING CRITERIA 090 091: 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, below 70 no pass. Daily quizzes and assignments - 20 points, writing assignments - 40 points, tests - 100 points, Daily Oral Language – 10 points and PLATO - 100 points. For more information about the grading policy see http://users.ashlandcc.org/jnapora/WritersWeb/rubrics.htm.
COURSE DESCRIPTION 092: The writing lab may supplement the concurrent composition course. It is designed to provide individual assistance in meeting students’ specific writing needs.
COURSE OBJECTIVE 092: This lab is designed to provide individual assistance in meeting students’ specific writing needs.
GRADING CRITERIA 092: This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. It is worth 1 non-degree credit hour. In order to pass this class you must attend 80% of the classes and participate in writing assignments and spend a minimum of 10 hours in PLATO
ATTENDANCE POLICY: None, but grading is structured so that you must attend class to pass class. Do the math; you have 16 weeks, two classes per week, and you must attend to get a daily grade 80% of the time.
LATE WORK: To receive credit, all work must be completed and turned in when assigned. Although I will smile fondly at you and the make up work will increase your understanding of the coursework, the fact remains that work is due when it is due.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Ashland Community College is committed to ensuring that all students with disabilities have an equal opportunity in the pursuit of their educational objectives. If you have a disability and need accommodations, contact the Disability Student Services Coordinator at 606 326 2051 or in room 215A. You should also inform your instructor (s) of your special needs.
The order of study of the basics from Mosaics will be as follows:
Chapter 30, 31, 32
Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13
Chapters 14, 15, 16
Chapters 17, 18, 19
Chapter 7, 8, 9
Chapters 27, 28, 29
Chapters 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Chapters 25, 26
The order of the papers related to the physics experiments:
# 1 Optics Descriptive (opening with refractive vs. reflective)
#2 Fluid Dynamics email, research online
#3 Sound and Energy Classification (group appliances, for example,
according to their efficiency)
#4 Thermal Persuasive (sell a homeowner energy-saving devices)
Process (ice cream)
#5 Work, Energy, Power Process (how a mill works)
#6 Velocity, Acceleration Illustration
#7 Momentum Compare/Contrast (opening with reference to Law of
Conservation—closing with description of an actual accident
Body: elastic collision vs. inelastic collision
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