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ENGL 5300BIBLIOGRAPHY AND METHODS OF RESEARCH

SYLLABUS1 FALL 2016

"Literature is an eloquent artistic document, infinitely varied, of mankind’s journey: the autobiography of the race's soul.”

The Art of Literary Research, Altick & Fenstermaker

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTIONStudy of bibliographical sources and techniques of literary scholarship. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: B.A. with English major or minor, or permission of department chair.

GENERAL INFORMATIONINSTRUCTOR: Karen Sloan, Ph.D. ksloan@uttyler.edu 903-521-2793* ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR: Vandy Dubre, M.L.S. vdubre@uttyler.edu 903-566-7167INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES: by appointment DEPT. CONTACT: MaryEllen Holland mholland@uttyler.edu 903-566-7373

REQUIRED TEXTS (specified publisher and edition only)APA Guidelines for Students. By Thomas Smith. BarCharts, 2015.

ISBN 9781423225331Chicago Manual of Style Guidelines. By MaryAnne Gobble. BarCharts, 2012.

ISBN 9781423218609Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide. 3rd ed. By Lois Tyson. Taylor & Francis.

ISBN 9780415506755.Literary Research Guide. 6th ed. Electronic. MLA, 2014. Use this link to purchase online:

https://www.mla.org/Publications/Bookstore/Nonseries/Literary-Research-Guide-Sixth-Edition MLA Handbook, 8th ed. Modern Languages Association, 2016.

ISBN 9781603292627No. 44, The Mysterious Stranger. By Mark Twain. Authoritative Edition. University of California

Press, 2011. ISBN 9780520270008

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR ALL GRADUATE COURSES:Booth The Craft of Research, 3rd ed.Graff “They Say, I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, 3rd ed.Williams Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace. Williams, 11th ed. Handbook a general handbook to literature such as Harmon & Holman’s or OED The Oxford English Dictionary has an unequaled reputation among dictionaries,

equally valuable for looking up the contemporary definition of a word and for tracing a word’s origins and changing connotations. As a UT-Tyler student, you have access to the OED via the Muntz Library Databases.

1 Instructor reserves the right to make reasonable changes in the syllabus. In case of discrepancies between the syllabus posted on the University website and the one posted on Blackboard, the BB course copy takes precedence.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to conduct original, thorough, discriminating scholarly research become proficient in utilizing MLA, APA, and Chicago documentation styles adhere to scholarly grammatical conventions as summarized in the MLA Manual and Guide

to Scholarly Publishing, 3rd edition contribute meaningfully to scholarly conversations utilize graduate-level critical thinking and scholarly writing in a variety of situations

including but not limited to narrowing a research topic, evaluating journal articles, writing a book review, historicizing texts, , tracing a work’s critical reception, compiling entries for an annotated bibliography, and writing a historical bibliographical essay (review of literature).

discuss historical trends and practices in both textual and literary criticism from early 20th century to the present, using appropriate terminology

apply key principles of textual criticism to primary and secondary works apply key principles of several schools of contemporary literary criticism to primary works

COURSE FORMAT: Online2

ENGL 5300 is an online course with instructor and peer interactions conducted primarily via Blackboard. Online courses require students to be especially diligent in reading and following instructional materials, keeping up with assignments, complying with due dates and times, and taking initiative when problems with communication arise.

COURSE DESIGN: Weekly Modules, Multi-week Assignments/Projects, and Collaborative LearningThis course is designed as a workshop that moves students toward mastering skills essential for graduate-level scholarship. Rather than self-paced, the course is designed to have assignments systematically build toward a final project. Content is divided into weekly modules as well as multi-week assignments. Weekly Modules open at 12:00 a.m. each Monday, with most weekly assignments due no later than 11:59 p.m. the ensuing Sunday. (See TIME ZONE, below.) For potential variations in due date/time, read “CLASS FORUM” section in this syllabus. Multi-week Assignments/Projects Near the beginning of the semester, students will receive a class calendar providing an overview of due dates for projects (posted under HOME BASE). In a separate section titled PROJECTS, students will find separate folders with detailed instructions for each major assignment, including the culminating portfolio. Weekly Modules will contain announcements, reminders, and deadlines pertaining to multi-week work. Collaborative Learning: This class fosters regular teamwork within a larger framework of individual responsibility. Early in the semester, each student is assigned to a semester-long Study Cohort composed of approximately 5 class members. Guidelines pertaining to cohort interactions are located on Blackboard under HOME BASE.

2 TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH BLACKBOARD: All technical problems associated with Blackboard, the Internet, or university resources, including passwords and user IDs, must be directed to itsupport@patriots.uttyer.edu. The course instructor has neither the expertise nor the necessary permissions to provide technical support.

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TIME ZONETime designations in this course are based on US Central Time, with Daylight Savings Time observed. Students in other time zones or countries are expected to plan accordingly.

ASSIGNMENTS/DUE DATESBecause scholarly research requires a significant time investment and this is a task-intensive course, submitting work on time is imperative. Students with legitimate reasons for failing to meet deadlines on major projects and tests should contact the instructor as soon as possible (preferably in advance); daily work cannot be submitted late for a grade. Any major assignment submitted between one and seven days past its due date loses one full letter grade; submissions later than one week will not be accepted without written verification of extenuating circumstances. Once an Answer Key has been published, students may not submit late assignments for any reason.

ASSIGNMENT PERCENTAGESBibliographic projects 50% Literary analysis 20%Daily (group, worksheets, quizzes, forums) 20%Proficiency Tests* 10%

*No midterm or final examination in this course

GRADE REPRESENTATIONS IN THIS COURSEA 90-100 demonstrates exceptional competence—“A” students take initiative for their learning;

produce impeccable (or nearly so) scholarship; go beyond the stated requirements for assignments; contribute significantly to the quality of the class; miss no more than two scheduled seminars; and demonstrate a thorough understanding of concepts related to the course subject matter.

B 80-89 demonstrates competence—“B” students take initiative for their learning; produce sound scholarship; satisfactorily meet all course objectives; contribute regularly to the quality of the class; miss no more than two scheduled seminars; and demonstrate a good understanding of concepts related to the course subject matter.

C 70-79 demonstrates minimal competence—“C” students successfully complete all major assignments although they may have an occasional late submission; meet all course objectives at least marginally; participate regularly in class activities; miss no more than three scheduled seminars; and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of the most important concepts related to the course.

D not an option in this courseF < 70 demonstrates incompetence—“F” students fall into one or more of the following

categories: incomplete or unsubmitted major assignment(s); deficits in understanding and application of key concepts; marginal or no contributions to the quality of the class; difficulties with verbal or written communication.

PARTICIPATION

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Preparedness, initiative, individual responsibility, group engagement, adherence to due dates, and positive attitude are considered prerequisites to academic success and do not, in and of themselves, raise a student’s final average. Whether or not these areas result in a reduction of the student’s final average is at the sole discretion of the instructor.

COMMUNICATIONStudents are encouraged to contact one of the instructors with reasonablequestions or concerns at any time. Email is generally the best way to initiate contact. This semester’s instructors are Dr. Karen Sloan ksloan@uttyler.edu and Vandy Dubre vdubre@uttyler.edu An email is generally the best way to initiate contact. Students may request a phone call, Zoom conference, or face-to-face meeting when feasible.

LANGUAGE SKILLSSubstandard language skills will adversely affect a student’s final average and can result in failure of the course.

BLACKBOARD HOME BASEThe Blackboard HOME BASE menu button takes students to the syllabus, BB course table of contents, a projected schedule of assignments, instructions for formatting and submitting most assignments, along with other course-specific information.

BLACKBOARD FORUM POSTINGS In this class, the Forum (Blackboard calls it Discussion Board) is used primarily to post assigned interactions among groups and individuals. The instructor opens forums and provides instructions for participation. All postings must clearly address the assigned topic.

Postings must meet academic and professional standards. Abuses in forms of bullying and/or discriminatory comments pertaining to gender, sex, race, ethnicity or any other cultural distinction are not allowed and will be reported to university authorities if the instructor's intervention does not result in immediate changes of a participant’s behavior.

Declarative postings (no required response from classmates) are due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Interrogative postings (required response from classmates), include an initial post due by 11:59 p.m. Friday, with responsive posts due no later than 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Late postings do not receive credit.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Students Rights and Responsibilities To know and understand the policies that affect your rights and responsibilities as a student at UT Tyler, please follow this link: http://www.uttyler.edu/wellness/StudentRightsandResponsibilities.html Grade Replacement/Forgiveness and Census Date Policies Students repeating a course for grade forgiveness (grade replacement) must file a Grade Replacement Contract with the Enrollment Services Center (ADM 230) on or before the Census Date of the semester in which the course will be repeated. Grade Replacement Contracts are

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available in the Enrollment Services Center or at http://www.uttyler.edu/registrar. Each semester’s Census Date can be found on the Contract itself, on the Academic Calendar, or in the information pamphlets published each semester by the Office of the Registrar. Failure to file a Grade Replacement Contract will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grade point average. Undergraduates are eligible to exercise grade replacement for only three course repeats during their career at UT Tyler; graduates are eligible for two grade replacements. Full policy details are printed on each Grade Replacement Contract.

The Census Date is the deadline for many forms and enrollment actions that students need to be aware of. These include:

Submitting Grade Replacement Contracts, Transient Forms, requests to withhold directory information, approvals for taking courses as Audit, Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit.

Receiving 100% refunds for partial withdrawals. (There is no refund for these after the Census Date)

Schedule adjustments (section changes, adding a new class, dropping without a “W” grade) Being reinstated or re-enrolled in classes after being dropped for non-payment Completing the process for tuition exemptions or waivers through Financial Aid

State-Mandated Course Drop Policy Texas law prohibits a student who began college for the first time in Fall 2007 or thereafter from dropping more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career. This includes courses dropped at another 2-year or 4-year Texas public college or university. For purposes of this rule, a dropped course is any course that is dropped after the census date (See Academic Calendar for the specific date). Exceptions to the 6-drop rule may be found in the catalog. Petitions for exemptions must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Center and must be accompanied by documentation of the extenuating circumstance. Please contact the Enrollment Services Center if you have any questions. Academic HonestyAt The University of Texas at Tyler, students and faculty are responsible for maintaining an environment that encourages academic integrity. Students and faculty members are required to report an observed or suspected case of academic dishonesty immediately to the faculty member in charge of the assignment. Since the value of an academic degree depends on the absolute integrity of the work done by the student pursuing the degree, it is imperative that a student maintain a high standard of individual honor in scholastic work. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion."Cheating"   includes, but is not limited to , Copying from the paper of another student;  Engaging in written, oral, or any other means of communication with

another student; or giving aid to, or seeking aid from, another student when not permitted by the instructor;

Using unauthorized material during an examination or when completing an assignment; 

Taking or attempting to take an examination for another student, or allowing another student to take an examination for oneself;

Using, obtaining, or attempting to obtain, by any means, all or any part of an unadministered examination or work assignment.

"Plagiarism"   includes  

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the unacknowledged incorporation of the work of another person in work that a student offers for credit.

"Collusion"   includes   the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work that a student

offers for credit. Disability Services In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) the University offers accommodations to students with learning, physical and/or psychiatric disabilities. If you have a disability, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, PTSD or ADHD, or you have a history of modifications or accommodations in a previous educational environment you are encouraged to contact the Student Accessibility and Resources office and schedule an interview with the Accessibility Case Manager/ADA Coordinator, Cynthia Lowery Staples. If you are unsure if the above criteria apply to you, but have questions or concerns please contact the SAR office. For more information or to set up an appointment please visit the SAR office located in the University Center, Room 3150 or call 903.566.7079. You may also send an email to cstaples@uttyler.edu Student Absence due to Religious Observance Students who anticipate being absent from class due to a religious observance are requested to inform the instructor of such absences by the second class meeting of the semester. Student Absence for University-Sponsored Events and Activities If you intend to be absent for a university-sponsored event or activity, you (or the event sponsor) must notify the instructor at least two weeks prior to the date of the planned absence. At that time the instructor will set a date and time when make-up assignments will be completed. Social Security and FERPA StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security numbers. The University has changed its computer programming so that all students have an identification number. The electronic transmission of grades (e.g., via e-mail) risks violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; grades will not be transmitted electronically. Emergency Exits and EvacuationEveryone is required to exit the building when a fire alarm goes off. Follow your instructor’s directions regarding the appropriate exit. If you require assistance during an evacuation, inform your instructor in the first week of class. Do Not re-enter the building unless given permission by University Police, Fire department, or Fire Prevention Services.

UTT WRITING CENTERLocated in BUS 202, the UT-Tyler Writing Center provides tutoring services for all students in all disciplines, including Online Tutoring sessions. For information on the mission of the Writing Center, please consult the Our Approach section. To arrange a tutoring session by phone, call 903-565-5995 during the Writing Center’s regular hours.

Important Dates on the Academic Calendar3

August 29 Fall classes beginSeptember 5 Labor Day holiday; all offices closed; no classes heldSeptember 12 Census date

Deadline for all registrations and schedule changes

3 Important dates related specifically to this course are listed on the Class Schedule.

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September 21 20th class day October 31 Last day to withdraw from a courseNovember 1 Registration for spring 2017 begins for graduate studentsNovember 21-26 Thanksgiving HolidayDecember 12 Final exams for Monday & Monday/Wednesday classes 7:00 p.m. or laterDecember 13-17 Final exams for all other classesDecember 16-17 Fall commencement

IN CONCLUSION . . . Welcome to this rigorous and time-intensive course. Our goal is to help you gain both competence and increased confidence as a researcher, thinker, and writer in your chosen field of English.

Don’t be alarmed if you feel disoriented during the first few weeks of class. The workshop structure, fast pace, shift of emphasis from primarily qualitative skills to more quantitative ones, the number of skills to be acquired, and the subject matter itself make learning and applying the principles of bibliography and literary research a much different experience than that in most literature courses. This is my seventeenth year to teach this course to graduate students at UTT. I wish I had kept affidavits from former students who, after they complete the course, express its practicality not only during their graduate experience but also in their professional lives.

The faculty at UT-Tyler maintain high standards of scholarship, as they should. Although time intensive and challenging, this foundational course should prepare you to meet their expectations as well as your own. I hope you embrace the experience and make the most of the opportunities afforded by Engl 5300—Bibliography and Methods of Research.

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The work of textual critics includes transposing manuscripts from handwriting to print. Why would an exact rendering of this ms.be impossible? What issues should be included in the editorial policy for working with this text?

Look closely at the two illustrations above. What difference caused a delay in publishing the American edition of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? Why would investigating this change fall within the domain of textual critics?

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First edition, published 1916The “authoritative edition,” first published in 1969

A question of concern to textual critics: Shouldn’t the edition published closest to an author’s lifetime be considered the authoritative edition? What circumstances might dictate otherwise?

How important is authorial intention? If the reader isn’t distracted, does it really matter that in the first edition of Henry James’s The Ambassadors, chapters 28 and 29 were switched? What should textual critics make of the fact that after the error was discovered and corrected, a later editor published a new edition and used the first edition as his copy text (recreating the original error)?