Benjamin Syllabus ENC3250 13Spring MB13

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Instructor: Clayton Benjamin Term: Spring 2013

Office: CNH 340-b Class Meeting

Days:

Phone: TBA Class Meeting

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E-Mail: [email protected] Class Location: Web

Website: Webcourses

Office

Hours:

Online Mon and Wed 12:30 – 2:30

I. Welcome!

Welcome to ENC 3250!

II. University Course Catalog Description

Profesional Writingl: PR: Grade of C (2.0) or better in ENC 1102, junior standing, or

C.I. Writing effective correspondence, memos, proposals, and informal and formal reports. Fall, Spring.

III. Course Overview

This course will introduce you to professional writing practices, including professional communication, document design, and oral presentations. You will be assigned

multiple writing assignments and we will explore what it means to write in a professional setting, how to be clear, concise and accurate, and how the platform we write

for affects your writing and the purpose of that writing. You will practice writing to develop, refine, and communicate ideas in a professional context. You should expect

to write formally and informally; produce drafts; read and respond to each other’s drafts; and revise, edit, and proofread.

IV. Course Objectives

The primary goal of this course is to strengthen core communication skills to be used in business, technical, and other professional types of communication. After

completing this course, students should feel comfortable crafting job application letters and resumes and other professional materials by analyzing their audiences’

needs. Additionally, students should be able to identify design and information issues, and be able to correct them. Students will also gain experience working on

large written projects by completing a final project in the form of an in-depth proposal.

V. Course Prerequisites

The prerequisite of this course is a grade of C or better in ENC 1102. Additionally, it is required that all students come to class with an open mind, as this class is set

up as a writing workshop to foster collaborative learning. Rarely is writing done for the author, and such is true in this class, it is done for an audience.

VI. Course Credits

3 credits

VII. Required Texts and Materials

Draga, Sam and Tebeaux. The Essentials of Technical Communication 2nd Ed. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2010.

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(http://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Technical-Communication-Elizabeth-Tebeaux/dp/0199890781)

Williams, Joseph and Colomb. Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace 10th Ed. Pearson Education Inc., 2010.

(http://www.amazon.com/Style-Lessons-Clarity-Grace-Edition/dp/0205747469/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1357275048&sr=1-1-fkmr0&

keywords=Williams%2C+Joseph+and+Colomb.+Style%3A+Lessons+in+Clarity+and+Grace+10th+Ed.+Pearson+Education+Inc.%2C+2010.)

VIII. Supplementary (Optional) Texts and Materials

OWL Purdue (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/)

IX. Grade Dissemination

All grades will be posted through Canvas. You may receive feedback in a variety of ways: track changes in MS word, revisions in Google Docs, or voice recordings

through Canvas.

X. Course Policies: Grades

Late Work Policy: There are no make-ups for in-class writing, quizzes, the midterm, or the final exam. Projects turned in late will be assessed a penalty: one full

letter grade per each day it is late. Any assignment more than 4 days late will receive no credit.

Extra Credit Policy: I will offer one extra-credit option for this course. Extra-credit is not point based, but, if you are stuck between full letter grade and a + or -, you

will be awarded the higher of the two. To learn more about extra credit, you must arrange an online meeting with me. I am open to Skype, Gchat, or through Canvas.

Grades of "Incomplete": The current university policy concerning incomplete grades will be followed in this course. Incomplete grades are given only in situations

where unexpected emergencies prevent a student from completing the course and the remaining work can be completed the next semester. Your instructor is the final

authority on whether you qualify for an incomplete. Incomplete work must be finished by the end of the subsequent semester or the “I” will automatically be recorded

as an “F” on your transcript.

Rewrite Policy: Rewrites are not optional; they are required on all drafts. However, because we will spend significant time in class on revising and drafting, final

drafts are final, and rewrites will not be allowed.

Group Work Policy: You will sign up for groups for the entire semester. As the workforce goes global, learning how to cooperate and manage projects online and at

distances is an important skill to develop. Therefore, you will be required to work with your group for the entire semester. You may sign up for groups on this Google

Doc. From there, I will set up collaborations for you within Canvas with your group members. You should expect to collaborate with one another on a weekly basis.

During the second week, you will create a memo stating which day/days you plan on meeting each week. Please note: all assignments (even those performed

individually) will require peer review. Non-peer reviewed work will not be accepted. It is my belief that Tuesdays/Wednesdays are a good day to set up a time for

online meeting with your peers.

XI. Course Policies: Technology and Media

Email: I check email at least once in the morning and once in the afternoon. I will do my best to respond to all email inquiries within a 24-hour turn around. However,

there are times when this may not be possible. There is no guarantee that email received by the professor the day before/day of/or night before an assignment is due

will be answered.

Canvas: All materials (besides the required text books) will be delivered through Canvas. You should have access to the course modules, course materials, the


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syllabus, quizzes, and assignments through Canvas. If you are having problems with Canvas please consult the student guide located at

http://guides.instructure.com/m/4212 (http://guides.instructure.com/m/4212) and the technology discussion (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344

/discussion_topics/1693284) post. Many times your peers are your best resources.

Technology: This course will ask you to participate in some different technologies. These will include: Google Docs (http://www.docs.google.com) (please use

your Knights Email account to create your Google Doc account) (http://www.docs.google.com) , Microsoft Word, and Canvas. It is highly recommended that you

download either the Google Chrome (https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/?&brand=CHMA&utm_campaign=en&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-bk&

utm_medium=ha) or Mozilla Firefox (http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) web browser. Sometimes Internet Explorer, Safari, and Opera have issues with

running Canvas. Once again, should you have questions about how to use these tools, please consult their user guides or post in the technology discussion post. I

will do my best to address technology issues in the technology discussion post.

Classroom Devices: There should be no need for clickers, cell phones, calculators, or other extraneous technologies in this class.

XII. Course Policies: Student Expectations

Disability Access: The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available

in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to

discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the professor to request accommodations. Students who need

accommodations must be registered with Student Disability Services, Student Resource Center Room 132, phone (407) 823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407)

823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor.

Attendance Policy: Because this is an online writing workshop, your participation is at the utmost importance. Should you choose not to participate, your grade will

be severely affected. Please be mindful of the due dates and communicate with your group members ahead of time to arrange which days you plan to have work

submitted to one another, and when you plan to have that work peer reviewed. Work which has not been peer reviewed will not be accepted.

Professionalism Policy: You are expected to fulfill all requirements of the course. Should you have concerns, please send me a message through Canvas and I will

address them as best as possible. Please keep in mind that online communication frequently lacks the facial and tone expressions as permitted by face-to-face

communication. It may be best to meet with me or others in the course in person to address any serious issues that arise. Please be mindful, respectful, and

courteous to one another. Also, though emoticons, explanation marks, and ALL CAPS may be effective in communicating your ideas, please use them sparingly and

for mature rhetorical purposes :)

Academic Conduct Policy: Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. If you are uncertain as to what constitutes academic dishonesty, please consult

The Golden Rule, the University of Central Florida's Student Handbook (http://www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/) for further details. As in all University courses, The

Golden Rule Rules of Conduct will be applied. Violations of these rules will result in a record of the infraction being placed in your file and receiving a zero on the

work in question AT A MINIMUM. At the instructor’s discretion, you may also receive a failing grade for the course. Confirmation of such incidents can also result in

expulsion from the University.

University Writing Center: The University Writing Center (UWC) is a free resource for UCF undergraduates and graduates. At the UWC, a trained writing consultant

will work individually with you on anything you're writing (in or out of class), at any point in the writing process from brainstorming to editing. Appointments are

recommended, but not required. For more information or to make an appointment, visit the UWC website at http://www.uwc.ucf.edu, stop by MOD 608, or call

407.823.2197.

XIII. Important Dates to Remember

All the dates and assignments are tentative, and can be changed at the discretion of the professor.

Last Day to Drop/Swap Deadline on myUCF (https://my.ucf.edu) : Thursday, January 10, 2013

Spring Break: Monday, March 4, 2013 - Friday, March 5, 2013

Grade Forgiveness Deadline on myUCF (https://my.ucf.edu) : Monday, March 11, 2013

Final Examination Period (http://registrar.sdes.ucf.edu/calendar/exam/2013/spring/) April 24 - 30, 2013

Thanksgiving Break November 24-26, 2011

XIV. Basis for Final Grade And Grade Distribution

Assessment

Percent of Final

Grade

Quizzes 10%

Discussion Postings 5%

Resume 10%

Cover Letter 10%

Jamie's Email 5%

Instruction Project 15%


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Date Details

Wed Jan 9, 2013 Introductions (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662576) due by 11:59pm

Fri Jan 11, 2013 Syllabus and Protocols Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2663193) due by 11:59pm

Fri Jan 18, 2013 ETC Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2663183) due by

11:59pm

Group Memo (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662385) due by

11:59pm

Rhetorical Situation, ETC Quiz Ch. 7 (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments

/2670436)

due by

11:59pm

Style Ch. 1 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2670400) due by

11:59pm

Fri Jan 25, 2013 Post Your Jobs Here (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2675117) due by 11:59pm

Resume & ETC Ch. 12 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2671336) due by 11:59pm

Sun Jan 27, 2013 Style Ch. 2 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2671338) due by 11:59pm

Fri Feb 1, 2013 Cover Letter Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2671341) due by 11:59pm

Style Ch. 3 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2671339) due by 11:59pm

Fri Feb 8, 2013 Cover Letter (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662386) due by

11:59pm

Research A Student Group, Volunteer Position, or Professional Society

(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2682826)

due by

11:59pm

Resume (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662387) due by

11:59pm

MS Word Practice 5%

Proposal 15%

Powerpoint or Prezi 5%

Abstract 5%

Group Grade 10%

Group Memo 5%

Grading Scale:

Grading Scale (%)

94-100 A

90-93 A-

87-89 B+

84-86 B

80-83 B-

77-79 C+

74-76 C

70-73 C-

67-69 D+

64-66 D

60-63 D-

0 - 59 F

Course Materials (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/wiki/course-materials) Discussion Categories (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344

/wiki/discussion-categories)


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Date Details

Style Ch. 4 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662395) due by

11:59pm

Fri Feb 15, 2013 ETC Ch. 7 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2671342) due by 11:59pm

Jamie's Email 1 (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2697790) due by 11:59pm


Fri Feb 22, 2013 Color Assignment (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2690532) due by 11:59pm

ETC Ch. 5 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2671343) due by 11:59pm


Sun Mar 3, 2013 ETC Ch. 6 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2671344) due by 11:59pm

Instruction Project Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2694984) due by 11:59pm


Fri Mar 15, 2013 Class Feedback Survey (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2700125) due by 11:59pm

Instruction Project (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662389) due by 11:59pm

Usability Report (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2700136) due by 11:59pm

Sun Mar 24, 2013 ETC Ch. 8 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2671345) due by

11:59pm

Style Chapter 9 Extra-Credit Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments

/2704899)

due by

11:59pm

Fri Mar 29, 2013 Microsoft Word Practice (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662391)

(ENC3250-13Spring 0W62)

due by 11:59pm

Sun Mar 31, 2013 ETC Ch. 9 Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2671346) due by

11:59pm

Style Chapter 10 Extra Credit Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments

/2708114)

due by

11:59pm

Sun Apr 7, 2013 Abstract Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2712106) due by

11:59pm

Style Chapter 11 Extra Credit Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments

/2712115)

due by

11:59pm

Website We'll Research (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2712117) due by

11:59pm

Wed Apr 24, 2013 Abstract (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662393) due by 11:59pm

Chapter 12: Extra-Credit Quiz (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2726125) due by 11:59pm

Google Doc Presentations (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662392) due by 11:59pm

Group Evaluations (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662394) due by 11:59pm

Proposal (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662390) due by 11:59pm

Microsoft Word Practice (https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/953344/assignments/2662391)


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Week 1: Introductions, Syllabus, Protocols, Groups

Welcome

Instructor Introduction

Introductions Jan 9, 2013 5 pts

Support

Learning Online

Service Desk

Syllabus and Protocols

Syllabus

Protocols

Syllabus and Protocols Quiz Jan 11, 2013 10 pts

Course Overview

Course Overview

Essentails Chapter 1 & 2 - Analyzing the Situation

Rhetorical Situation

ETC Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz Jan 18, 2013 10 pts

Groups

Group Sign Up Sheet

Week 2: Group Memo, Rhetorical Situation, Clarity Ch. 1

Lecture

Introduction to Week 2

Announcement Sunday, January 13th

Google Docs

Collaborating In Google Docs

YouTube Video Tutorials for Google Docs

Google Docs Written Help

Google Drive Help

Groups and Canvas Collaborations

YouTube Video Explaining Groups

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Prerequisites: Week 1: Introductions, Syllabus, Protocols, Groups ×

Prerequisites: Week 2: Group Memo, Rhetorical Situation, Clarity Ch. 1 × Week 1: Introductions, Syllabus, Protocols, Groups ×

Canvas Groups

Canvas Collaborations

Add Google Docs to Canvas Account

ETC Chapter 7

OWL Memo Module - go through all four pages (note: OWL always connects you to their site, so you …

Rhetorical Situation, ETC Quiz Ch. 7 Jan 18, 2013 10 pts

Style

Style Ch. 1 Quiz Jan 18, 2013 10 pts

Homework Assignment

Group Memo Assignment

Group Memo Jan 18, 2013 5 pts

Week 3: Resumes

Lectures

UCF Career Services Resume Workshop

OWL Purdue Resume Information

Resume Example

Resume Example: Read the Comments in the Right Margin!!!

Resume & ETC Ch. 12 Quiz Jan 25, 2013 10 pts

Homework Assignment

Resume Assignment Instructions

Post The URL to Your Google Doc Here By Friday, January 25th

Discussion

Post Your Jobs Here Jan 25, 2013 10 pts

Style

Style Ch. 2 Quiz Jan 27, 2013 10 pts

Week 4: Cover Letters

Introduction

Week 4 Introduction


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Prerequisites: Week 3: Resumes ×

Lecture

UCF Career Services Cover Letters Workshop

Owl Purdue Cover Letter Module

Cover Letter Example

Cover Letter Quiz Feb 1, 2013 10 pts

Homework

Cover Letter Assignment

Post the URL to Your Cover Letter Google Doc Here by Wednesday, January 30th

Style

Style Ch. 3 Quiz Feb 1, 2013 10 pts

Week 5: Professional Development

Introduction

Week 5 Introduction

Lecture

Gaining Experience & Networking Slideshow

Student Groups At UCF

UCF Student Organization Database

Prefessional Societies

Discussion

Research A Student Group, Volunteer Position, or Professional Society Feb 8, 2013 10 pts

Quiz


Assignment Submissions

Resume Feb 8, 2013 10 pts

Cover Letter Feb 8, 2013 10 pts

Week 6: Email

Introduction

Week Six Introduction

HTML Tag List


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HTML Basics

Quizzes

ETC Ch. 7 Quiz Feb 15, 2013 10 pts


Homework

Jamie's Email

Week 7: Doc Design

Introduction

Week Seven Introduction

Lecture

Document Design PPT & Color PPT

Parallel Structure 1 (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/644/1/)

Parallel Structure 2 (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/623/01/)

OWL Purdue, HATS

Why Color Matters

Quizzes


ETC Ch. 5 Quiz Feb 22, 2013 10 pts

Homework

Color Assignment Feb 22, 2013 10 pts

Week 8: Instruction Project

This Week's Introduction

Week 8 Introduction

Lecture

Usability Lectures

Jacob Neilsen's 10 Usability Heuristics

Instruction Manual Project

InstructionManualInstructions.pdf

Instruction Project Quiz Mar 3, 2013 10 pts

Q i


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Style Ch. 7 Quiz Mar 3, 2013 10 pts

ETC Ch. 6 Quiz Mar 3, 2013 10 pts

Prior Student User Manual Examples

rogers_richard_instruction_3241.pdf

Instruction Manual Example PPT

How to Install a Firefox Addon.pdf

yassen_oumaima_instruction_3241.zip

Online Tools For Writing Manuals

Wix A Flash/Html Cloud Based Website Builder

Prezi-PowerPoint on Crack

WordPress

Google Sites

Spring Break

Week 9: Feedback

Introduction

Week 9 Introduction

Instruction Project Turn In

Instruction Project Mar 15, 2013 100 pts

Usability Report Mar 15, 2013 5 pts

Quizzes

Class Feedback Survey Mar 15, 2013 10 pts

Week 10: Technical Reports & Microsoft Word

Introduction and Checklist

Week 10 Introduction

Week10ChecklistForSuccess.docx

Feedback Results

Feedback Results and Instructor Response

Class Feedback Survey Statistics.pdf


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ETC Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Technical Reports PowerPoint


Microsoft Word Project

Microsoft Tutorial on Styles

Reformatting-Instructions.docx

Microsoft Styles YouTube Instructional Videos

ReportReformat.doc

How Do I Do What? in Microsoft Word?

Extra-Credit Style Quiz

Style Chapter 9 Extra-Credit Quiz Mar 24, 2013 10 pts

Week 11: Proposals

Introduction

Week11ChecklistForSuccess.docx

Due Friday, March 29th

Microsoft Word Practice Multiple Due Dates 5 pts

Due Sunday, March 31st


Style Chapter 10 Extra Credit Quiz Mar 31, 2013 10 pts

Week 12: Abstracts

Introduction

Week 12 Introduction

Proposal Assignment

proposal_instructions_spring13.doc

Discussion

Website We'll Research Apr 7, 2013 10 pts

Quizzes

Abstract Quiz Apr 7, 2013 5 pts

Style Chapter 11 Extra Credit Quiz Apr 7, 2013 7 pts


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Week 13: Work Week

Work Week Introduction

Week 14: Proposals Due

Introduction Week 14

Proposal Examples

Example_ResearchProposal_CBEDIT.docx.pdf

example3.proposal_CBEDIT.pdf

example4.proposal_CBEDIT.pdf

Week 15: Group Evals & Teacher Eval

Introduction

Introduction: Final's Week

Group Evaluations

Goup_Evaluations.docx

Group Evaluations Apr 24, 2013 10 pts

Final Project Deliverables

Abstract Apr 24, 2013 5 pts

Proposal Apr 24, 2013 150 pts

Google Doc Presentations Apr 24, 2013 5 pts

Style Chapter 12 Extra-Credit Quiz

Chapter 12: Extra-Credit Quiz Apr 24, 2013 10 pts


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