Clc Bridge Writing Syl Lab Us

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Sample Syllabus

Community Learning Center

Bridge Writing Syllabus

Spring 2009

Instructor:Mina Reddy

617-349-6358

[email protected]

Class time: Tuesdays 7:30-9:00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this course is to help students understand and prepare for the writing demands of college.

Students will work on crafting paragraphs, essays, and a short research project. The class will include

whole group, small group, pair, and individual work. The second part of most classes will be conducted in

the computer room. Computers will be used to type paragraphs and essays, conduct research, and do

grammar exercises.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this course, students will be able to:

Describe and practice the steps in the writing process

Identify and correct sentence errors

Write a well-organized paragraph

Write a one-paragraph summary of a text

Write a well-organized essay

Write a business letter

Write an outline

Show evidence of critical thinking through questions and analysis

Complete a research project using and citing multiple references

Identify an area of weakness in grammar or mechanics and show improvement

Organize their time so that they can complete assignments when they are due

TEXTBOOKIntroduction to Academic Writing, Third Edition, by Oshima and Hogue

MATERIALS

Bring the following materials to every class:

3-ring binder with section dividers

8.5 x 11 lined writing paper

pencils and pens

the textbook (provided by the school)

journal blue books (provided by the school

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

Products

Weekly journal entry

Short paragraphs and essays

Scholarship application essay

Research project

Business letter

Reflections on class work


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Journal

Journal entries are informal reflective writing pieces. One paragraph is sufficient, although longer piecesare acceptable. The writing is generally personal, describing experiences, concerns, plans, etc. It can be

handwritten or typed. If you write it by hand, use the blue journal notebooks. Write the date at the top ofeach entry. If you type it, make sure to include your name and date. I will respond briefly to the content of

what you write. I may ask a question that you can respond to in your next entry. I will only correct the

grammar and punctuation if you request it.

Why do we do journal writing? One reason is the importance of regular practice for developing confidence

and skill in writing. Another reason is the opportunity to think about yourself and your environment.Writing helps the thinking process.

We will also do reflective activities at the end of class so you can think about what you learned and what

you need to learn.

Short Writing Assignments

All assignments other than journal entries should include a heading with name, course, title, and date at the

top. They should be double-spaced. Typed versions are preferred. If you do not have a computer at home,check the availability of computers at the public library. You may also be able to use computers at the CLC

by appointment.

Research Paper

The research paper will be completed in stages:

Topic and questions

Notes on initial readings

Outline

First draft: at least 1 page double-spaced with outline and bibliography

Second draft: at least 2 pages double-spaced with outline and bibliography

Final paper: at least 3 pages double-spaced with bibliography

Oral presentation

Portfolio

The following items will be part of your portfolio:

One expository or persuasive essay (optional if you have completed Place Where I Study)


Business letter

Research paper

Weekly homework expectations

There will be two written homework assignments each Tuesday, due the following Tuesday. One will be ajournal entry. The other will be a paragraph, essay, or a draft of the research project. In addition, you will

need to turn in revisions of any assignment that had more than a few minor corrections. Homework should

be turned in at the next class or emailed before the class session.

If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what the assignments are. You can do that by

emailing or calling a classmate. You are expected to turn in the assignment at the next class even if youwere absent the week before.


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CLASS SESSIONS

February 3

Overview of syllabus and class expectations

Review of paragraph format

Correction symbols

Sentence combining

Identify topics of interest

February 10

Writing process

Topic sentences

Process paragraph

Essay structure

February 24

Quiz on paragraph formatBusiness letter

Writing a thesis statementGrammar review

March 3

Informational essay

Outlining: purpose, format

Writing introductions

Grammar review

Due: business letter for portfolio

March 10

Audiences for writingOpinion essay

Transitional words

Writing conclusions

March 17

Comparison-contrast essay

Research project topic and questions

Finding information on the Internet

APA reference style

March 24


SummarizingGrammar review

Due: research project topic and questions

March 31

Avoiding plagiarism

Practice finding and summarizing informationDue: final essay for portfolio

April 7


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Evaluating information

Practice finding and summarizing information

Due: research project outline

Due: scholarship application essay for portfolio

April 14

In-class work on research project; individual and peer conferencesDue: first draft of research project

April 28

Editing guidelines

Practice editing

Oral presentation guidelinesSmall group grammar review

Due: 2nd draft of research project

May 5

Individual work on research projects

May 12

Research project presentationsGrammar, sentence structure review

Due: final research project

May 19

Research project presentations

Grammar, sentence structure review

May 26

Review

Test-taking skillsCourse evaluation

This syllabus is subject to change. Some classes may be pre-empted by college tours and other field trips.

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