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English 1101 – HONORS
MW 12:30-1:45 Fall 2008

W.A. Senior-- Rm. 117, Bldg #1; Phone: 201-6322
Office Hours: Office Hours: MW 11-12:30; TTH 8-9:30 and 12:30- 2
Email—wsenior@broward.edu
Website: www.broward.edu/~wsenior

TEXTS:

1. The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman, Updated and Expanded, Release 3.0; and Research Writing Simplified, 5th Edition, eds. Clines and Cobb
2. Non-Print: A Student Guide to the English Department”—online at
www.broward.edu/locations/central/english-central

REQUIREMENTS:

GRADES:

Three short essays of 750 words or so.
A final research project of 1500 words with preliminary bibliography and outline
Various writing assignments for quiz grades
Comprehension quizzes on the readings from Friedman
Quizzes on grammar, punctuation, research, etc.

There are 7 total grades, which will be averaged: each essay counts as one grade; the research paper counts as two; and the quiz average counts as two.

Please be aware that the quiz average weighs heavily in the calculation of the final grade. Quizzes will be given promptly at the start of class and may last only a couple of minutes. Be on time.

There are no make-ups for in-class quizzes, except for those missed for reasons listed in the college's attendance policy. Please be on time to class and be prepared.

All assigned essays are due at the end of the class on the due date. Papers turned in after a class ends will be considered late. Most assignments may be submitted one class period late with a one letter grade penalty. Please be aware that late papers or no paper submissions jeopardize the final grade.

There are no rewrites or extra credit assignments.

The date for withdrawal for Term I is October 27; anyone who wishes to withdraw must do so by that date. No withdrawals are permitted after that date by College policy.

COVER SHEET 2

ATTENDANCE:
Each student may miss four (4) classes without penalty. After that I shall subtract one letter grade off the final average for each class missed. Please remember that there are NO excused absences. See the departmental policy in “A Student Guide to the English Department” on attendance and missed work. Anyone missing a substantial part of a class will be considered absent.

ESSAY FORMAT:
All material must be typed in good form (double spaced and have 25 typed lines with 60 characters in 12 point pitch). Always proofread thoroughly.

HANDOUTS:
Each student should have the cover sheets, plagiarism policy, and syllabus; the “Guide to the English Department” is online and can be printed. Please keep and refer to this material. Anyone who loses any of it should ask for a replacement ASAP. Failure to do work will not be excused due to a missing, lost, vandalized, etc. syllabus or cover sheet.

Numerical equivalents for letter grades:
A = l00 B- = 82 D+ = 68 No paper= 00 points
A- = 92 C+ = 78 D = 65
B+ = 88 C = 75 D- = 62
B = 85 C- = 72 F = 50

COURSE GOALS:
Any ENC 1101 has three goals: 1.) a review of grammar and punctuation; 2.) an introduction to the essay and its development through cause and effect, definition, description, etc; 3.) and an introduction to research. Because it is an Honors section, we will be doing different kinds of assignments, not more, than in a regular section of 1101. These papers and activities are aimed at student enrichment, and we will be using Friedman’s book to study its use of writing strategies, tone, language, development through examples, and so on.
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CLASSROOM POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:

The primary object of the course policies and classroom policies is to assure that the same rules apply to everyone, that the playing field is level so that everyone has the same opportunities. In addition, they should create a climate for concentration and learning. The day by day activities within the classroom are meant to prepare everyone for writing the essays, and distractions impede the learning process.

Cell phones, blackberries, IPODS, laptops, etc cause both interruptions and distractions for everyone. Please turn them off and put them away and out of sight. Students checking messages, listening to music, leaving class, etc. will simply be marked absent.

This is English 1101: Introduction to Composition. Do not do work for other classes during this class or you will simply be marked absent. Similarly, the class period is not designated for nap time. If you are sleep deprived, stay home and sleep.

At times students do not feel their grade is correct. Please make sure you keep all your graded work. I would suggest a pocket folder into which you can put all your quizzes and returned essays. Anyone who feels he or she has been graded unjustly or inaccurately must follow the guidelines in the “Student Guide to the English Department.”

Keys to Success:

1. Arrive on time. Quizzes are given at the start of the class and last only a few minutes.

2. Be prepared and have the proper materials for class: books, notebook, writing implements, etc. We will be working out of the different texts almost every class.

3. Review the syllabus the night before class to make sure that you have read the correct material and done whatever work is assigned.

4. Take good notes in class and review those notes regularly.

5. Hand in all work on time. Each essay is worth 1/7 (i.e. about 14 points of 100) of the final grade, so a zero (0) makes it hard to pass and late penalties add up.

6. Study. If you are having problems on grammar, punctuation, etc, go to the Writing Lab on the second floor of the library and do practice exercises.

7. Ask questions. If you don’t understand something, ask. It’s a good bet that others have the same question.

Central Campus English Department Plagiarism
Plagiarism is one of the most serious academic offenses that students can commit. Sometimes students plagiarize deliberately because they believe that the assignment is too difficult, because they have not left enough time to do the assignment, or because they are lazy. Often, however, students plagiarize because they do not completely understand what plagiarism is.
Plagiarism is the act of submitting as your own work the words, ideas, or conclusions of someone else. Plagiarism consists of any one of these:
• Failure to indicate quoted material
• Failure to credit the source of quoted material
• Failure to credit the source of paraphrased material
• Failure to use your own language when paraphrasing
• Use of another's ideas as your own
• Duplication, in part or whole, of another writer's essays or projects
All work handed in under your name should meet all of these conditions:
1. You have cited the author and source for any quoted material.
2. You have cited the author and source for any paraphrased or summarized material.
3. The organizational pattern, the sentence, structure, and the choice of words is your own.
Penalties:

The Penalty for Plagiarism in this class is a failing grade in the course and submission of the plagiarized paper to the Student Dean for appropriate action.

In the case of extreme or repeated acts of plagiarism, following the recommendation of the professor and the concurrence of the Department Head and upon completion of the appeal process for academic honesty, one of the following recommendations may be made to the Dean of Student affairs:
• Disciplinary probation by the Dean
• Academic suspension

Plagiarism 2
The Proper Use of Undocumented Information
Undocumented information contained in your work will not be considered plagiarism if it meets one of these conditions.
• It is common knowledge, or it does not come from any particular source (example: “The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.”)
• It is first-hand knowledge, or it represents your own ideas (example: “My father moved to Illinois in 1971.”)
In addition, the information must be written entirely in your own words.
A Final Word on Plagiarism
If you have any doubts about whether an act or practice represents plagiarism, you have the responsibility to ask your instructor to clarify the matter for you. He or she will be happy to help you avoid accidental plagiarism.
Also, consult the text book by Clines and Cobb, Research Writing Simplified, pages 20-27, for standard policies and procedures in avoiding plagiarism.


HONORS ENC ll01-Syllabus—Fall 2008

August:
18 Introduction to the Course
20 Writing Exercises

25 How Do We Begin an Essay? Friedman 4-21; 121-4
27 Thesis and Introduction

September:
1 Labor Day: No Class
3 Punctuation: A Review Essay Proposal Due

8 Development and Example: Friedman 21-50
10 Library: Database Training

15 Process Analysis: Friedman 60-84
17 Bibliography: Clines and Cobb, 52-8 ESSAY #1 DUE

22 Comparison/Contrast: Friedman 151-75
24 More Punctuation Review

29 Grammar Review: Modifier Errors and Passive Verbs
October:
1 Why? Cause and Effect: Friedman 263-69; 300-309

6 Writing Exercises ESSAY #2 DUE
8 TBA

13 Paraphrasing and Other Skills: Clines and Cobb 32-37
15 Argumentation and Logic: Friedman 308-36

20 Quotations/Lead-Ins, Etc: Clines and Cobb TBA
22 More Focus on Detail and Development: Friedman 417-37

27 Writing Exercises Again ESSAY #3 DUE
29 Research Skills: Clines and Cobb as Needed

Syllabus 2 – Fall 2008 Honors 1101

November:
3 Pronoun Use and Other Related Issues
5 Friedman 533-79

10 The World of Connectivity: Do You Agree with Friedman or Not?
Friedman: 515-30
12 Research Paper Proposal Review – In Class

17 Friedman 580-604; 634-35
19 Final Grammar and Punctuation Review RESEARCH PAPER DUE

24 Definition, Style, Usage
26 Writing Exercises for the Last Time

December:
1 Description: Short Story and Introduction to ENC 1102 -- TBA
3 Final Class: Review and Summary

Final Exam: Dec. 8 at 8:30 a.m.

Notes:

We will adhere as closely to this syllabus as possible; however, if and when changes become necessary, we will make adjustments.

All essay reading assignments for classes come from Thomas Friedman’s The World is Flat and are designated by author’s last name and the page numbers. Selections from the book should be read before class begins on that date assigned.

Assignments for research are from Clines and Cobb

All students have BCC email addresses. Please activate yours so that you receive my assignments and other communications.

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