ENG 111: College Composition I, 3 Credits
Prequisites-Qualifying Placement Test score, ENF 1, ENF 2 or equivalent
Corequisites-None
Michele A. Marits, Assistant Professor of English/Humanities, mmarits@email.vccs.edu 757.822.7050
Faculty Home Page: http://faculty.tcc.edu/MMarits/index.htm
Course Description: Introduces students to critical thinking and the fundamentals of academic writing through the writing process, students refine topics; develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate and incorporate appropriate resources; edit for effective style and usage; and determine appropriate approaches for a variety of contexts, audiences and purposes. Writing assignments include narration, exposition, and argumentation (researched essay).
Rhetoric and Composition--Wikibooks (free textbook)
University of Richmond: http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb.html
"Writer's Web is a free, public-access handbook designed & maintained by University of Richmond students & faculty."
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/625/01/
Purdue Universities OWL offers over 200 free resources including the following: Writing and Teaching Writing, Research, Grammar and Mechanics, and Style Guides.
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant: http://www.powa.org/index.php/convince/arguing-in-context
Paradigm is a distillation and collage of numerous writings, talks, and activities that Chuck Gilford, Ph.D English with thirty years experience, has developed over the years and tried out on students, colleagues, and mentors.
College Attendance,
Disability Concerns, and Writing Policies
Attendance:
Technology Access: Students need to have access to the Internet, Canvas, and TCC Gmail.
All students will be treated with respect to their individual needs. If you are receiving services related to a disability or medical condition or feel you might need services, please make an appointment to talk with me. Any information about your disability or medical condition we discuss is confidential and will not be shared with anyone. For additional assistance, please contact your disability services counselor or the District Coordinator at 822-1213.
Writing
Plagiarism is the accidental or intentional misrepresentation of the words
or ideas of another as one's own and includes uncredited
as well as improperly credited use of an author's words or ideas. Plagiarism
may result in the student's failure.
Students are responsible for being aware of the policies, procedures, and
student responsibilities contained within the current edition of the Student Handbook.
Course Objectives
ENG 111 will help students understand that writing is a process that develops through experience and varies among individuals.
ENG 111 will develop students' ability to analyze and investigate ideas and to present them in well structured prose appropriate to the purpose and audience.
Course Content
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WRITING PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS |
POINTS (Possible) |
Letter to the Group |
Up to 5 points |
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Writing Project 1: For This I Believe Essay (undocumented: 600-word minimum)= 15 points Group Discussion #1=5 point |
Up to 20 points |
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Writing Project 2: Comparison/Contrast OR or Effects Essay (undocumented: 750-word minimum) and related activities and assignments Rhetorical Context Plan=5 points Group Discussion #2 =5 points Essay 2 (WP2) =15 points |
Up to 25 points |
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Writing Project 3: Argument Essay (documented: 1000-word minimum) and related activities and assignments. Rhetorical Context Plan= 5 points Group Discussion #3 = 8 points Essay 3(WP 3) = 22 points |
Up to 35 points |
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Comprehensive Grammar Quiz |
Up to 10 points |
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End of Semester: Reflection Letter—Completed in Canvas |
5 points |
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TOTAL POINTS |
100 |
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* One Extra Credit Assignment: 3 points |
3 points total |
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* Total Possible for the Semester |
Up to 103 (possible) points |
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional use of another person’s ideas without proper documentation. Plagiarized assignments may result in a student’s failure. Documentation is required on papers turned in that are not original. MLA Documentation Style is required.