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Sample Syllabus
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Intermediate
College Writing
English 1101
Summer 2001
Instructor:
Jane Doe, Ph. D.
Classroom: Demary Hall 110
Time: MWF 12:30-2:00pm |
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email:
jdoe@spu.edu
Telephone: (206) 281-9999
Office Hours: TTh 11-1
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REQUIRED TEXTS
The Everyday Writer, 2nd ed. Lunford and Connors, (St.
Martin's) a college dictionary
Course Packet (available in the Humanities office)
OBJECTIVES
To introduce and improve upon your college writing skills
through readings, discussion, and writing tasks. This course resembles
a writing workshop. Through a series of steps, outlines rough
drafts and re-writes, you will be given the chance to hone in
on your specific strengths and weaknesses. You will learn to develop
and articulate a clear thought process that results in better
preparedness for future class courses.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
AND GRADING
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Review |
5% |
| 1
Summary |
5% |
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In-class essays |
15% |
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1 Persuasive Essay |
20%
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2 Memos |
10%
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| 4
peer drafts |
10% |
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Quizzes |
10% |
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Final Research Paper |
25%
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SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES
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In
order to receive full credit for all assignments, it must
be turned in no later then the end of the class period on
the day that it is due. |
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Please
type all papers, including the peer drafts, using 12pt. font,
double-spaced. No plastic binders or folders. |
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All
sources should be appropriately cited on Works Cited page. |
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Consequences
of plagiarism are severe, ranging from a failing grade on
assignment, to failure of the course and expulsion. |
SCHEDULE
Week 1
Syllabus, Introduction, Review
Week 2
Reading asignment: Ch 1-2
Writing asignment: rough draft for peer review
Week 3
Read: Ch. 3-4
In-Class writing essay
Etc.
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