Spring Semester 2006

English 113-01,06 College Composition and Research

Instructor: Professor Gray-Elamin

Office: The Cottage, Room 201

Office Hours: MWF 3:00-5:00 p.m., TTH 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. and by appointment

Email: grayelamin04@yahoo.com

Textbooks: Goshgarian, Gary et al. Dialogues: An Argument Rhetoric and Reader,

4^th Edition. New York: Longman, 2003.

Raimes, Ann. Keys for Writers. 4^th Edition. Houghton Mifflin Co.:

Boston, 2005.

A good dictionary (preferably Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11^th

Edition, 2003)

A good thesaurus

 

Course Description: English 113 is a course in writing argumentative and analytical essays informed by research. Prerequisite: English 112.

Course Objectives:

To help students improve their ability to write college-level essays,

To define an appropriate research thesis,

To select appropriate course material,

To read accurately and critically to improve analysis of source material,

To sharpen basic research skills (summarizing, paraphrasing, quoting, integrating, and documenting source material,

To synthesize source material into original argumentative essays,

To participate in the discourse of academic communities by realizing that writing is vital part of all academic disciplines, not just English

 

Students are required to use the library for all research assignments.

English 113 is designed to comply with the following "Core Standards for Teachers in North Carolina," including their accompanying indicators, as approved by the NC State Board of Education, March7, 2002:

Conceptual Framework Theme: To produce graduates who are critical thinkers and problem solvers with the professional dispositions and technological skills necessary to function as competent and effective teachers in a diverse world.

Standard 1: Teachers know and understand the English language.

Standard 2: Teachers know and understand the reading process.

Standard 3: Teachers know and understand written and oral composing processes.

Standard 5: Teachers understand the range, impact, and influence of technology, print and non-print media in constructing meaning.

Standard 10: Teachers use instruction that promotes understanding of varied uses and purposes for language.

Standard 11: Teachers foster in students an awareness of their own and others’ cultures.

Standard 12: Teachers recognize commonalities and individual differences within the classroom.

Diversity: Standard 2, Indicator 2: Teachers assist students in developing multiple learning strategies to address discipline-specific content, communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Technology: Standard 1, Indicator 1: Teachers demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology. Standard 2, Indicator 3: Teachers identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. Standard 3, Indicator 1: Teachers facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. Teachers teach communication, thinking and problem-solving skills.

Essay 1 75 points

Essay 2 75 points

Essay 3 80 points

Summary and Other Exercises 50 points

Participation and Attendance 60 points

Oral Presentations (2) 60 points

SUBMITTING PAPERS IN MANUSCRIPT FORM: The final version of papers should be typed and reflect a professional attitude toward your work and toward details of form. Unless your instructor states otherwise, please adhere to these specifications:

Submit one-inch on 81/2 x 11 white paper.

Observe one-inch margins; double space.

DO NOT SUBMIT LOOSE PAGES—one staple or one paper clip in the upper left corner.

Include your name, instructor’s name, course and section number or time class meets, the date and paper# in the upper left-hand corner of the first page of your essay. Include your name and page numbers on all subsequent pages of your essay.

Drafts and in-class writing should be legible and written in blue or black pen on loose-leaf notebook paper; paper torn from spiral notebooks is not acceptable.

Unless the instructor notes otherwise, include a title with correct capitalizations.

Unless the instructor notes otherwise, do not submit a cover page with papers.

 

LATE PAPERS

Late papers are not acceptable.

PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING ARE SERIOUS VIOLATIONS!

Plagiarism is using someone else’s ideas or words without giving that person credit. A student who plagiarizes or cheats (whether giving information or receiving information) will earn a grade of zero on that particular exam, quiz or paper and may earn an F (failure) for the course.

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

Such behavior is not acceptable. The student will be addressed by the instructor. If the student does not adhere to the instructor’s request and the situation is not resolved, then the student will be referred to another official or asked to leave class.