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FIRE 1000 K:
Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
Last Updated March 19, 2020 Page 1 of 13
Elite Team Syllabus Spring 2020
Modified for COVID-19 Plague
We are moving online. The class will be conducted through D2L.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Name: Dr. Steve Raynie
Office Location: Student Center 202
Phone: 678-359-5282 Cell: 678.551.3631
Email: [email protected]
Gordon State College created an email account for you when you registered for
classes. Your GSC email is your “official” email for the college, and for this course. Please check your Gordon State College email frequently.
To schedule an appointment: To schedule an appointment, you can email me, me. We can Skype or use
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra through D2L.
This course will also utilize Brightspace by D2L. You can access Brightspace at https://gordonstate.view.usg.edu.
Log in with your Gordon email username (do not include @gordonstate.edu) and current Gordon email password.
FIRE 1000 Freshman Introduction to Reasoning Essentials is a two-credit hour course designed to stimulate students' academic self-efficacy, depth of intellectual inquiry, and problem-solving skills through research and
reflection to achieve a deeper understanding of themselves, their academic purpose, and the campus community.
This course has four major objectives spread across four instructional units:
1. Students will be able to analyze, reflect upon, and strengthen skills that foster persistence toward graduation.
2. Students will be able to reflect on and develop their academic self-efficacy.
Students will be able to communicate understanding of field-specific issues that will guide their future academic investigations.
3. Students will be able to apply critical reading and writing skills to cross-
curricular problem solving.
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
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Required Textbook
Carol S. Dweck (2016). Mindset: The new psychology of success. New York: Ballantine Books.
You will absolutely need the following next to be successful in this course. This text is available in the Gordon bookstore or online elsewhere (such as Amazon). Link to text on Amazon.
Attendance Policy
Class meetings are held online in D2L and monitored through full discussion
participation. It is very important for you participate! Attendance is
calculated into your final grade. Each class meeting that you are present awards you 5 points towards your final grade. This adds up to 150 points!
Discussion posts must be substantive. Substantive posts contain fully
developed ideas and/or responses. Posts such as “I agree” are not substantive. Students are expected to make their thinking visible to the best of their ability.
Course Units. Schedule, and Point Scale
There are four main units in this course, which area aligned to the four major objectives. Each unit is comprised of several activities that you are to
complete. In addition, there is a capstone assignment for each unit. This means
that the capstone assessments for each unit are very important and are meant
to show your knowledge and mastery of the unit objective. The activities in the corresponding units are meant to prepare you for each capstone assessment.
Due dates for assignments are listed in the unit schedules below. Assignments are due in the D2L Dropbox no later than 11:59 PM of the due date. Assignments received late will result in a lower grade.
Coursework Expectations
In the completion of course work, I expect students to
• ask questions whenever the need arises,
• collaborate with colleagues in a professional manner,
• follow directions and complete all portions of assignments,
• write with clarity,
• demonstrate the ability to analyze and synthesize material,
• cite carefully and appropriately from the body of professional literature, and
• submit products that demonstrate pride in one’s work and attention to detail.
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
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Assignments submitted late will have points deducted.
Writing Expectations
• Create papers and assignments using word processing equipment double-spaced with 1" margins (sides, top, and bottom).
• Use a standard font (for example, Times New Roman), double spaced, with font size of 11 or 12.
• Carefully proofread your paper and/or ask someone familiar with APA style to proofread your paper to
double check for all of the items on which you will be evaluated.
• Please make use of electronic tools such as the grammar check tool in your word processing software.
• Utilizing the Purdue Owl APA Style and Formatting Guide available at https://owl.purdue.edu/.
Unit 1: Reflection and Self-regulation
Your journey begins here: In this unit, you will reflect on where you come from and who you are. Through
reflection, you will discover that you are the author of your destiny. Students will analyze, reflect upon, and strengthen skills that foster persistence toward graduation.
Primary Objective: Students will be able to reflect on and develop their academic self-efficacy.
Topic Week Meeting
Number/Date
Objectives Activity What’s it
worth?
Course introduction
(syllabus);
Metacognitive
Learning Strategies
1 Class 1
January 14
(Tuesday)
1, 2, 3, 4 Homework: Log into D2L and complete introductory discussion in D2L by January 16 at 11:59pm.
Complete Getting Started Quiz
in D2L by January 16 at
11:59pm.
5 points
5 points
Time Management Class 2
January 16
(Thursday)
1,2 In class activity: Where does the
time go?
January 15—Drop add ends and payment deadline Make any final changes to your schedule now, and check
your Banner Web ASAP to make sure you are paid in full.
January 20: MLK Holiday: No Classes! (Campus closed)
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
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What kind of personality do you have?
Guest Speaker: Provost
Knighton will conduct a
personality assessment
in class!
2 Class 3
January 21
(Tuesday)
1,2,4 Personality assessment
Homework: Complete
learning style assessments in
D2L Due January 22 at 11:59pm.
10 points
Exploring Grit Class 4
January 23
(Thursday)
Grit Scale Assessment Growth
Mindset Assessment and
discussion
5 points
Learning about Learning 3 Class 5
January 28
(Tuesday)
In class writing assignment:
Why this all matters
Homework: Succeeding at
GSC Quiz
10 points
5 points
USG Growth Mindset
Survey
Class 6
January 30
(Thursday)
Meet in IC 102 to take
survey
Emotional Intelligence 4 Class 7
February 4
(Tuesday)
Emotional Intelligence
Assessment
Homework:
Begin reading reflections in D2L (pick two to write about in your Reading Comparison due February 15)
Begin planning your “Pick your
own Grit story” writing
assignment due February 11.
5 points
Setting Goals
Class 8
February 6
(Thursday)
Homework: Work on
Reading Reflections in D2L (pick
two to write about in your
Reading Comparison due
February 15)
Work on your “Pick your own
Grit story” writing assignment
due February 11.
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
Last Updated March 19, 2020 Page 5 of 13
Discussion of
Reading: Exemplars
Who Overcame
Obstacles
5 Class 9
February 11
(Tuesday)
Homework: Work on
Reading Reflections in D2L (pick two to write about in your Reading Comparison due February 15)
Pick Your Own Grit Story
Assignment due at 11:59pm in
D2L
10 points
PERTS Growth Mindset Class 10
February 13
(Thursday)
Meet in IC 102 to take 10 points
survey
Unit 1 Assessment:
Reading Comparison
February 15
(Sunday)
Reading Comparison due at
11:59pm in D2L
100 points
Unit 2: Academic Self-discovery and Reflection
Now that you know yourself a little better, here you will begin to shift toward where you are going. You will
strengthen your skills while learning that you belong to a community of scholars. Your FIRE instructor is your
advisor, your class is your team, and you are an important member of your team. You matter. This unit focuses
on student self-discovery: learning styles, self-regulation, metacognition, grit, resilience, study strategies, emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication skills.
Primary Objective: Students will be able to analyze, reflect upon, and strengthen skills that foster persistence
toward graduation.
Topic Week Meeting
Number/Date
Objectives What’s Due? What’s
it worth?
Growth Mindset: Yes,
you are a scholar.
6 Class 11
February 18
(Tuesday)
2,4 Homework: Read Dweck, Growth Mindset, pp. 3-54
Growth Mindset. Yes, you can do this
Class 12
February 20
(Thursday)
2,4 Homework: Read
Dweck, Growth
Mindset, pp. 55-107
Growth Mindset. Yes, we are talking about this 3 days!
7 Class 13
February 25
(Tuesday)
1, 2, 3
Homework: Read
Dweck, Growth
Mindset, pp. 108-146
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
Last Updated March 19, 2020 Page 6 of 13
March 11
Social Belonging
8 Class 15
March 3
(Tuesday)
1, 2, 3
Homework: Read
Dweck, Growth
Mindset, pp. 147-222
Work on Personal
Data Summary and
Reflection Essay due
March 11.
Library Orientation
10 points
Social Belonging
Class 16
March 5
(Thursday)
1, 2, 3
Who Am I? Activity
10 points
March 5: GSC Midterm of Spring 2020: You’re halfway there!
Reminder: Courses dropped after midterm will receive an automatic grade of WF.
Problem Solving and
Mentoring
9 Class 17
March 10
(Tuesday)
1, 2, 3
Mentoring Activity
Work on Personal
Data Summary and
Reflection Essay due
March 11.
Unit 2 Assessment: I
Belong: Personal Data
Summary and
Reflection Essay
9 cont. Class 18
March 11
(Wednesday)
Personal Data Summary and Reflection Essay due
March 11at 11:59pm in
D2L
100 points
Unit 3: Understanding Field-specific Issues to Guide Future Academic Investigations
Now it is time to explore and develop your academic goals. You will create a roadmap that will speed you on
your journey to graduation. Students will create a holistic plan for college completion that includes a semester-
by-semester course agenda, awareness of college policies and support resources, participation and peer leadership in the college community, and post-graduation planning.
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
Last Updated March 19, 2020 Page 7 of 13
Primary Objective: Students will be able to communicate an understanding of field-specific issues that will guide
their future academic investigations.
Topic Week Meeting Objectives What’s Due?
Number/Date
What’s it
worth?
Guest Speaker, Dr.
Tonya Moore discussing
Kuder Journey
Introduction and
Assessment
9 cont. Class 19
March 12
(Thursday)
3 Kuder Assessment
Meet in IC
102!
Homework: D2L
Discussion: Kuder Assessment results and initial response Work on Personal Development and
draft.
10 points
Spring Break (March 16-20)
March 30—Summer and Fall 2020 registration opens
COVID-19 Break 10 Class 20
March 31
(Tuesday)
Discussion Post and
Responses
Homework:
Work on PDGP due
April 2 at 11:59pm
Take Core Curriculum
& Advising Quiz in D2L
25 points
50 points
Post-Graduation
Planning
10
cont.
Class 21
April 2
(Thursday)
3,4 Personal
Development and
Graduation Plan due
in D2L at 11:59pm
Discussion Post and
Responses
100
points
25 points
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
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Unit 4: Critical Literacy in Cross-Curricular Problem Solving
In this unit, you will explore what it means to think like those in your chosen field, developing your critical
literacy. Critical literacy includes habits of reading and writing that foster deep understanding and develop the
ability to solve problems in multiple disciplinary contexts. You will exercise content-specific critical thinking skills and develop ideas for further undergraduate research.
Primary Objective: Students will be able to apply critical reading and writing skills to cross-curricular problem
solving.
Topic Week Meeting Objectives
Number/Date
What’s Due? What’s
it worth?
Scientific
Method,
Logical
Thinking and
Critical
Engagement in
our world today
11 Class 22
April 7
(Tuesday)
3, 4 Introduction to experiment and lab report or research project
Homework: Work
Scientific Research
Be prepared to post
PowerPoint
presenation on April
14.
Discussion Post and
Responses
25 points
It’s time to schedule an advising meeting with Dr. Raynie. We can use
Skype or phone.
Thinking like a
Pro
11 cont. Class 23
April 9
(Thursday)
4 Logical Fallacies
presentation and
quiz on D2L
Discussion Post and
Responses
30 points
25 points
Leadership and
critical thinking
case study
12
Class 24
April 14
(Tuesday)
3, 4 What would you do?
Presentation and
Discussion in D2L
Discussion Post and
Responses
60 points
25 points
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
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Scientific Research 12 cont. Class 25
April 16
(Thursday)
3, 4 Scientific Research
Project: PowerPoint
Presentation Due
Discussion Post and
Responses
50 points
25 points
Scientific Research 13 Class 26
April 21
(Tuesday)
3,4 Discussion Post and
Responses
25 points
Scientific Research 13 cont. Class 27
April 23
(Thursday)
3, 4 Homework: Work on
Scientific Research
Project Individual work due April 28
Discussion Post and
Responses
25 points
Scientific Research 14 Class 28
April 28
(Tuesday)
Homework: Work on
Scientific Research
Project Individual work
due April 28
Discussion Post and
Responses
100 points
25 points
Scientific Research 14 cont. Class 29
April 30
(Tuesday)
3, 4 Discussion Post and
Responses
25 points
Course Review 15 Class 30
May 5
(Tuesday)
3, 4
Discussion Post and
Responses
25 points
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
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Final Exam May 8, 2020
Online
Grit Test on D2L 40 points
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
Last Updated January 8, 2020 Page 11 of 13
Letter grade equivalents for numerical scores
The final grade/letter grade correlation is:
• 800 points or higher: A
• 700 points to 799 points: B
• 600 points to 699 points: C
• 560 points to 599 points: D
• Below 560 points: F
My goal is for you to know where you stand in this course at all times. Therefore, you will be able to log into D2L and look in the grades area to view all of the graded items as well as your scores, feedback, and overall average
throughout the semester.
Class Information
*You must have consistent access to Brightspace by D2L, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, and the internet (preferably high speed.) If you have computer issues, you will first need to contact me. I may ask you to
contact Gordon State College Information Technology. Information Technology (678-359-5008) is open from 8:00-5:00 Monday- Friday. They will not be able to help you on the weekends so you should start on your
activities early.
*There are over 100 computers in the Instructional Complex computer lab at Gordon State College that you can
use to complete your coursework. There are also computer labs in the following buildings: Academic Building,
Russell Hall, Smith Hall, Nursing Building, Hightower Library, Student Success Center.
*You will need Microsoft Office to complete your assignments. If you do not have Microsoft Office, you can
download it (for free) from Gordon State here: https://www.gordonstate.edu/departments/computer-services/office-365/index.html
Academic Integrity
In a nutshell, academic integrity is completing your own work. You will be in violation of academic integrity if you
• Turn someone else’s work in as your own,
• Do someone else’s work and allow them to turn it in as their own,
• Cheat on a test/assignment by using unapproved materials, seeking unapproved help or using
someone else’s work without giving proper citation (plagiarism).
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
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What will happen if you are in violation of academic integrity?
• You will receive a “0” for the assignment/test
• You may fail the course
• You will be reported to the VP of Student Affairs.
Title IX
Gordon State College is committed to providing an environment free of all forms of discrimination and sexual
harassment, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. If you (or someone you
know) has experienced or experiences any of these incidents, know that you are not alone. All faculty members
at Gordon State College are mandated reporters. Any student reporting any type of sexual harassment, sexual
assault, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking must be made aware that any report made to a faculty
member under the provisions of Title IX will be reported to the Title IX Coordinator or a Title IX Deputy Coordinator. If you wish to speak with someone confidentially, you must contact the Counseling and
Accessibility Services office, Room 212, Student Life Center. The licensed counselors in the Counseling Office are
able to provide confidential support. Gordon State College does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy, parenting or related conditions. Students seeking accommodations on the basis of
pregnancy, parenting or related conditions should contact Counseling and Accessibility Services regarding the
process of documenting pregnancy related issues and being approved for accommodations, including pregnancy related absences as defined under Title IX.
ADA and 504
If you have a documented disability as described by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, you may be eligible to receive accommodations to assist in programmatic and/or physical accessibility. The Counseling and Accessibility Services office located in the
Student Center, Room 212 can assist you in formulating a reasonable accommodation plan and in providing support in developing appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access to all GSC programs and facilities.
Course requirements will not be waived, but accommodations may assist you in meeting the requirements. For
documentation requirements and for additional information, contact Counseling and Accessibility Services at 678-359-5585.
House Bill 280
For information regarding House Bill 280, see the University System of Georgia at the following link:
http://www.usg.edu/hb280 Religious Holidays
Gordon State College acknowledges that the academic calendar can sometimes conflict with major holidays
from among our diverse religious traditions. If a student must miss class due to the observance of a religious
holiday, that absence may be excused. To be excused, the student must inform his/her instructors before the absence and make alternate arrangements for any work due at the time of the absence. An excused absence for the observance of a religious holiday does not excuse student from responsibility for required course work.
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Freshman Introduction to
Reasoning Essentials
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Hightower Collaborative Learning Center & Library
The Hightower Collaborative Learning Center & Library offers Gordon State students specialized library research
assistance. Students can meet with their personal librarians for one-on-one help in each discipline, major, or course to search and evaluate information sources effectively.
Check the library’s web site for hours, electronic resources, and LibGuides (subject- or cl ass-specific research
guides).