Course Title:  Composition I

Course Prefix & Number: ENGL 1301

Section Number:

390

Semester Credit Hours:  3

Lecture Hours:  48

Lab Hours:  0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

[Rev. Fall 2012 THECB]

Prerequisite:  TSI

Textbooks &  Materials

Required / Recommended

Google Drive Account

[Rev. Spring 2018]

Name of Instructor:

Jason Poe

Campus/Office Location:

Flower Mound      

Office hrs: 30 min before class;

9:30-10:30 via email Tuesday/Thursday

6:00-6:30 Monday/Wednesday

Telephone Number:

972-899-8400 Main campus number

E-mail Address:

jpoe@nctc.edu or via Canvas or nctcpoe@gmail.com

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Rochelle Gregory

Office Location:

Gainesville –

Telephone Number:

940-498-6297

E-mail Address:

Rgregory@nctc.edu

Learning Outcomes

1.

Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes.

2.

Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution.

3.

Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose.

4.

Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts.

5.

Use Edited American English in academic essays.

[Rev. 8-2012 THECB]

Core Objectives

Foundational Component Area:  Communication

Courses in this category focus on developing ideas and expressing them clearly, considering the effect of the message, fostering understanding, and building the skills needed to communicate persuasively.  Courses involve the command of oral, aural, written, and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience.

*Critical Thinking Skills (CT)- to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information

*Communication Skills (COM)- to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication

*Teamwork (TW)- to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal

*Personal Responsibility (PR)- to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making      [Rev. 5-2014  THECB]

Topic

General Description of Subject Matter

Paper 1

Passion Paper

Paper 2

Memoir

Paper 3

Position (GuideStar Philanthropy)

Paper 4

Analysis (Oscars.org)

Paper 5

Research (TED Talk)

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Points Values

1

Papers & Final Exam

50%

2

Grammar Checks 3 of 3

25%

3

Participation/ Conferences/Academic Diction Assignments/No Red Ink prep

25%

Scholastic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB- (LOCAL)]” #18.

Disciplinary Actions [Student Handbook, #5] “When cheating, collusion, or plagiarism has occurred beyond any reasonable doubt, the instructor may give the student or students involved an “F” on a particular assignment or in the course. [See Scholastic Dishonesty FLB (Local)] The instructor shall make a written report of the incident and of the planned action to his Department Chair.  The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to appropriate instructional dean who shall review the case, notify the student and, if necessary, take further action.  This may involve either probation or suspension of the student or students in question. If such disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the Dean of Student Services shall be notified, and the action shall be taken through that office.”

Plagiarism, which should be avoided at all costs, includes the following student actions:

1. Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;
2. Unintentionally or inadvertently turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own as the result of failing to document sources both internally and in the Works Cited;
3. Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;
4. Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;
5. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit;
6. Copying so many words, ideas, or images from a source that it makes up the majority of the student's work, whether or not the student gives credit.

[Rev. 3-20-2012–Plagiarism text added cb]

Students who plagiarize or cheat in the course will receive a zero for the first offense.  If a student foolishly chooses to do so again, they will receive an F for the course.  Please be aware that every plagiarism case will be turned into the Dean of Students.  In effort to prevent plagiarism, students will turn in a copy of their papers through a Turnitin drop box setup in Canvas.  If a student does not turn in an electronic copy of their paper, they will lose ten points off the paper grade.  I have the final say on what is and is not plagiarism.

Attendance Policy

Students may miss two (2) days of class.  After that, students will receive an F for the course.  As students are adults and made the decision to enroll in this class, they have the responsibility to drop from the class if they are no longer in attendance.  Students will also need to come to class in a timely fashion.  Students who arrive later than ten minutes to class will be counted absent.  Two tardies equal an absence.  

Civility Clause

Students are expected to behave like adults in the classroom.  Rude and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.  Private conversations, texting, sleeping in class, tardiness, and the like will be considered uncivil behavior.  Students who cannot behave in an adult manner will be punished in all manner of ways, from loss of participation grade points to removal from the course.  

Papers

All papers will be turned in at the beginning of class on the day they are due.  NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  All papers are required to be turned into Canvas and in appropriate MLA format.  

• Papers that are not in appropriate MLA format will lose a letter grade.  
• Papers that do not meet the length requirement will lose a letter grade.  
• Plagiarized papers will receive the punishment outlined in the Plagiarism and Cheating Policy.  

Conferences

Students will meet with the instructor with a complete, digital/printed copy of their paper prior to the due date.  This will be student’s opportunity to ask the instructor questions about the assignment and their work and have the instructor review portions of their paper.  

• If students do not have a digital/printed copy of their paper, he/she will receive a zero for the grade.

Grammar Activities

This activity is to assist the students on reviewing grammatical techniques that they will need throughout their collegiate career.   They are to be completed as specified by the instructor, using the website: No Red Ink.  

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

ADA Statement

North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission or access to its programs.  The College is committed to providing equal access to its students with disabilities by providing appropriate accommodations; a variety of services and resources are made available through the ACCESS Department.  Students are responsible for notifying the ACCESS Department of their need for assistance.  Students with documented disabilities, such as mobility impairment, hearing or visual impairment, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services.  

Disability Services (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

Support Services

Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.  http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.   First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.  http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

Early Alert/CARES

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

Tobacco-Free Campus

NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students, which cumulates unsightly tobacco litter and interferes with ensuring clean air for all who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to secondhand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to "thank you" for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at 940-668-4240.

[Rev. 5-2014]

Topic

General Description of Subject Matter  Monday/Wednesday

In class activities

Homework

Week 1

Jan 15, 17

Mon

1st

• Martin Luther King Holiday Observed - College Closed

Wed 2nd

• Introduction to course/Syllabus/Canvas/NoRedInk (40 qs, 40 mins)
• Pixar Short: Boundin
• Paper 1: Pursuing your Passions Introduction
• Student Example: Cartoons
• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 3, 4

• No Red Ink Diagnostic Exam Due Jan 19 (completed online)
• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 5

Week 2

Jan 22, 24

Official date of record Jan 22nd

Mon

3rd

• Paper 1 Peer Review
• Must have a copy (digital/hard copy) of your rough draft

• Paper 1 Teacher conference
• Must have a copy (digital/hard copy) of your rough draft
• DUE: Paper 1: Passion due via Canvas BY 11:55 p.m.

___________________________________________________________

<<>>

• Presentation of Passion Paper
• Please submit prior to class to the form located at: https://goo.gl/CFbm0L (That's a zero, and case sensitive)
• Please ensure I have viewing rights

LO: 1, 2, 3, 5

• No Red Ink Practice Assignments
• Topic: FANBOYS and use of Commas
• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 5

Wed 4th

• Assign Paper 2: Memoir;
• Student Example HANDOUT: Anne from Montana; Theme identification discussion and list

LO: 1, 2, 3, 4

• No Red Ink Practice Assignments
• Topic: Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 5

Week 3

Jan 29, 31

Mon

5th

• Paper 2 Peer Review of paper
• Must have a copy (digital/hard copy) of your rough draft
• Paper 1 Debrief with Teacher

• Paper 2 Teacher conference

• Must have a copy (digital/hard copy) of your rough draft
• DUE: Paper 2: Memoir via Canvas BY 11:55 p.m.

____________________________________________________________

<<>>

• Presentation for Memoir
• Please submit prior to class to the form located at: https://goo.gl/CFbm0L (That's a zero, and case sensitive)
• Please ensure I have viewing rights

LO:1, 4, 5

• No Red Ink Practice Assignments
• Topic: Confusing Words: There, Their, They're

LO: 1, 2, 5

• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2

Wed

6th

• Assign Position Paper 3, Discuss formatting, Give Resource,
• Student example showcase

• Grammar Check 1 of 3

• FANBOYS and use of Commas
• Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
• Confusing Words: There, Their, They're

LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2

Week 4

Feb 5, 7

Mon

7th

• Paper 3 Peer Review

• Must have a copy (digital/hard copy) of your rough draft
• Paper 2 Debrief with Teacher

• Paper 3 Teacher conference

• Must have a copy (digital/hard copy) of your rough draft
• DUE: Position Paper due via Canvas BY 11:55 p.m.

____________________________________________________________

<<>>

• Presentation Day for Position Paper
• Please submit prior to class to the form located at: https://goo.gl/CFbm0L (That's a zero, and case sensitive)
• Please ensure I have viewing rights

LO:1, 4, 5

• No Red Ink Practice Assignments
• Topic: Comparative vs. Superlative
• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 5

Wed 8th

• Assign Film Analysis Paper 4;
• View/Dissect/Discuss: Apple’s 1984, Nolan’s Doodlebug; Burton’s Vincent; Kubrick’s Day of the Fight; Scorsese’s The Big Shave
• Student example showcase

LO: 1, 2, 3, 4

• No Red Ink Practice Assignments
• Topic: Active vs. Passive Voice

• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 5

Week 5

Feb 12, 14

Mon

9th

• Paper 4 Peer Review of paper
• Must have a copy (digital/hard copy) of your rough draft
• Paper 3 Debrief with Teacher

• Paper 4 Teacher conference

• Must have a copy (digital/hard copy) of your rough draft
• DUE: Film Analysis due via Canvas BY 11:55 p.m.

____________________________________________________________

<<>>

• Presentation Day for Position Paper- more on next page
• Please submit prior to class to the form located at: https://goo.gl/CFbm0L (That's a zero, and case sensitive)
• Please ensure I have viewing rights

LO:1, 4, 5

• No Red Ink Practice Assignments
• Topic: Dependent and Independent Clauses
• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 5

Wed 10th

• TED TALK Research Paper 5
• Pixar Short: One Man Band
• ACTIVITY: Assign Paper 5;
• Watch Ocean Plastics TED Talk, demo Feasibility/Plausibility, Support/Counter, Extrapolate;
• Additional options for discussion: Climate change talk; War on Drugs talk
• Student example showcase

• Grammar Check 2 of 3

• Comparative vs. Superlative
• Active vs. Passive
• Dependent and Independent Clauses

LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 5

Week 6

Feb 19, 21

Feb. 22nd

Last Day to withdraw from a class with a grade of 'W' for 1st 8 Week

Mon 11th

• Paper 5 Peer Review

• Must have a copy (digital/hard copy) of your rough draft
• Paper 4 Debrief with Teacher

• Paper 5 Teacher conference

• Must have a copy (digital/hard copy) of your rough draft
• DUE: Paper 5 Research due via Canvas BY 11:55 p.m.

LO:1, 4, 5

• No Red Ink Practice Assignments
• Topic: Introductory Clauses and Phrases
• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 5

Wed 12th

• Assign Portfolio
• Answer questions.

LO: 1, 2, 3, 4

• No Red Ink Practice Assignments
• Topic: Fragments: That, Which, Especially
• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 5

Week 7

Feb. 26, 28

Mon

13th

• Stop, Collaborate, and Listen

• No Red Ink Practice Assignments
• Topic: Connecting Clauses with colons and semicolons
• Academic Diction Assignment

LO: 1, 2, 5

Wed 14th

• Grammar Check 3 of 3
• Introductory Clauses and Phrases
• Fragments: That, Which, Especially
• Connecting Clauses with colons and semicolons
• Portfolio Due

LO:4,5

Week 8  

March 5, 7

Grades due 9th

Mon

15th

• Final exam prep

LO:1

Wed16th

***Final Exam***