Eng 102

English Composition 2

Jeannine Stanko

Class Sections/Time/Location Section: BC81R

Dates: 7/1 – 8/9

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: 6:00 – 9:45 PM

Room: N-308

Today’s Agenda Introductions

Reliable sources

Grammar diagnostic

Essay diagnostic assignment

Thursday’s assignments

Ice Breaker Choose a classmate that you don’t already know. Ask this

classmate the following questions. You will be introducing this person to the rest of the class so make sure to write down their answers!

1. What would you leave in your will for the person you care about the most?

2. What is your dream job?

3. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

4. What is one of your pet peeves or an interesting thing that you dislike about yourself or others?

Instructor Information

Jeannine Stanko

724-396-4158

jstanko@ccac.edu

Office Hours: T/TH by appointment

Office Location: by appointment

Materials & Resources Behrens, Laurence and Leonard J. Rosen. Writing

and Reading Across the Curriculum. 12th ed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2013.

Flash drive

Tutoring Options: The Learning Assistance Center, Smartthinking.com, Writing Lab, Instructor by appointment

The Learning Commons

Learning Outcomes Use Standard Written English to create well-

structured sentences, paragraphs, and essays Review the writing process and use strategies to

further revising and editing skills Write extensive multi-paragraph essays using

argument and a variety of structural patterns considering audience and tone

Read critically, learning to summarize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observations, interviews and surveys

Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths, and limitations of resources but not limited to information gathered from Web sites

Listed Topics Review as Needed:

Grammar and mechanics

Organization, including introductions and conclusions

Peer evaluation

Writing process

Unity and coherence

Summary, paraphrase, and direct quotation

plagiarism

Listed Topics Further Develop

Analytical thinking and writing skills

using argumentative and persuasive strategies

Writing sound theses

Audience, purpose, and tone

Locating print and electronic source material

Evaluating sources and evidence

Proper documentation

Synthesizing sources

Critical thinking

Clarity: syntax, semantics, and diction

Sentence variety and coherence

Evaluation Grading scale

A = 100-90%

B = 89 – 80%

C = 79-70%

D = 69-60%

F = 59% or below

Workload Expect to write 15-20 polished pages for the

semester

Presentation 10% final grade

Grammar concept– 100 points

Choose a designated chapter in Hacker and design a lesson to present and teach that grammar concept to your peers.

Length, Punctuality, Accuracy, & Teamwork

Concept Instruction

Practice Worksheet

Reinforcement Activity

Creativity

Grammar Presentation

Essays – 50% of final grade Annotated Bibliography – 300 points

Argument Synthesis – 100 points

Classical Argument – 100 points

Assessments & Attendance 40% final grade

Final (grammar) – 100 points

Final (writing) – 100 points

Attendance – 200 points

Mulligans Each essay can be redone once

Due before next essay

Mulligan is forfeited if absent on assignment’s due date

Must submit original with revision stapled on top

Essay Submission Must be submitted at beginning of class!

Late papers forfeit mulligan

Essays will not be accepted after mulligan deadline

Computer problem is NOT an emergency.

Email essay option

Attach & copy/paste into body

Must be received before class on due date

I will respond for your reassurance (text!)

A plagiarized essay will result in failure of assignment!

Attendance: Expect to attend every class

3 absences result in class failure!

20 or more minutes late counts as an absence

After 3 late entries/early departures, begin to count as absence

Considered late after roll taken

Rough drafts and in-class work can not be made up

Homework assignments receive half-credit

If miss an assessment, mulligan is forfeited

Essays and portfolios submitted after due date also forfeit mulligan

Electronics Must be turned off & out of sight

Texting or engaging in social networking

Computer/internet activities during instruction

Receive an absence for class period

No personal calls or bathroom breaks Inform about emergencies

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/teachers-texting-policy/203hnkjy

Disclaimers Disruptions – talking during instruction or

student Q&A Refer to Student Handbook for

acceptable/unacceptable behavior

Disciplinary policies & procedures of college

CCAC makes every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Questions about services and procedures should contact the Office of Supportive Services.

During the semester, reasonable changes to the course outline may be academically appropriate. Students will be notified of these adjustments in a timely manner.

Class Website Can access directly

www.english102sanjuan.weebly.com

All PowerPoints and visual materials used in class

Helpful links

All grades will be available on Blackboard

Questions?

Break!

Evaluating Sources

Activity Is the source reliable or unreliable?

Why?

Define the term “Peer Review” Highly prized concept in academia

Refers to rigorous and competitive selection process by which scholarly manuscripts are chosen for publication

Judged on rigor and accuracy of research and significance and value of argument

How should sources, specifically web sources, be evaluated?

Authority

Objectivity

Coverage

Accuracy

Currency

Evaluating Sources Authority

Is the document author or site sponsor clearly identified?

Does the site identify the occupation, position, education, experience, or other credentials of the author?

Does the home page or a clear link from the home page reveal the author’s or sponsor’s motivation for establishing the site?

Does the site provide contact information for the author or sponsor such as an email or organization address?

Evaluating Sources

Objectivity

Is the site’s purpose clear?

Is the site explicit about declaring its point of view?

Does the site indicate whether the author is affiliated with a specific organization, institution, or association?

Does the site indicate whether it is directed toward a specific audience?

Evaluating Sources

Coverage

Are the topics covered by the site clear?

Does the site exhibit a suitable depth and comprehensiveness for its purpose?

Is sufficient evidence provided to support the ideas and opinions presented?

Evaluating Sources

Accuracy

Are the sources of information stated?

Do the facts appear to be accurate?

Can you verify this information by comparing this source with other sources in the field?

Evaluating Sources Currency

Are dates included in the Web site?

Do the dates apply to the material itself, to its placement on the Web, or to the time the site was last revised and updated?

Is the information current, or at least still relevant, for the site’s purpose? For your purpose?

Web Sources Who placed this piece on the Web and why?

Each kind of website has a different purpose

.com

Commercial site

Purpose is to promote the view of a corporation or business

.org

Nonprofit organizations or advocacy groups

Purpose is

To provide accurate, balanced information related to organization’s mission work

To promote political views

To advocate a cause

Web Sources .edu

Associated with a college or university

Purpose varies to include school promotion, strong advocacy on student issues, objective and scholarly research

.gov or .mil

Sponsored by a government agency or military unit

Provide basic data about government policy, bills in Congress, economic forecasts, census data, etc.

Purpose varies to include objective information or promotion of agency’s agenda

Activity Is the source reliable or unreliable?

Why?

Web Sources

What is Google Scholar?

Attempts to duplicate services of licensed databases

Doesn’t make public names of journals it indexes

Unsure whether source is current or thorough

Useful substitute for researchers who don’t have access to online databases licensed by university libraries

What is a Licensed Database?

Index articles appearing in thousands of periodicals

Restricted to fee-paying customers

Can’t be accessed through web search engines

Academic Search Complete (Ebsco)

LexisNexis

JSTOR

For Thursday... Read Behrens pgs. 36 – 45

Diagnostic essay (prompt choices on next slide)

Think about which grammar topic to present

Writing Sample – Due Thursday Write an essay answering one of the following

prompts. You may use the computer, textbook, and any other necessary sources to complete this task.

Should Americans worry about companies moving jobs off-shore?

Are Americans concerned enough about the environment?

Is gay marriage atypical?

How important is sleep?