SYLLABUS FOR RHETORIC 104C
Term: Spring 2005-2
(January 9,2006-April 22, 2006)
Course Number: Rhetoric and Composition 104C
Instructor: Dr. Richard Damashek
Office: 522
Office Phone: 219-473-4273
E-mail: rdamashek@ccsj.edu
Office Hours: by appointment
Instructor Background: After an extended career as
a professor of literature, I developed an intense interest in teaching writing. I have devoted my teaching career to
helping students become successful not only as writers but as college students.
I am also in charge of the college’s tutoring services through the Center for
Academic Excellence.
Course Time: Wednesday 9-Noon AM
Course Description: Rhetoric104C develops and
refines skills gained in English 103 with an emphasis on the development of
research skills. The forms of English
103 are integrated into longer, cohesive papers on topics in many fields to
enable students to communicate effectively and knowledgeably in their own
fields of interest. This course must be
taken in the student's second semester at the College.
Prerequisites:
ENG 103
Learning Outcomes/
Competencies:
Students
in this course will:
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Demonstrate their communication skills
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Write sustained, well-developed prose essays
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Demonstrate strong research skills, utilizing Internet and print
resources effectively for academic writing
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Write a coherent and well-documented research paper
·
Use academic writing skills
Textbooks and Materials:
Douglas,
Hubbuch, S. M. Writing Research Papers Across the Curriculum
Students
must come to class with a flash drive. Be prepared to work on your papers in
class.
Learning Strategies: In-class writing, Group
Work, Collaborative Learning, Teacher mentoring and instruction, etc.
Assessment:
Final grades will be based on:
a. Quizzes on all reading
assignments 10%*
b. 2-page opinion paper 2%*
c. Annotated Bibliography
reflecting all sources consulted as an Appendix to 5-page paper whether
included in Works Cited or not. 3%*
d. 10 note cards and three
bibliography cards for 5-page paper 3%*
e. First draft of 5-page
research paper must include Annotated Bibliography to be accepted 4%*
f.
Second draft of 5-page research paper 6%*
g. 25 note and 12 bibliography
cards based on the following types of sources 8%*: books (minimum 3)*,
scholarly journals (minimum 6)*, databases (maximum 2), internet
(maximum 2), interview (maximum 1).
“*” must be included, other items are
optional.
h. Opposing 2-3 page paper
fully documented with at least three references presenting opposite side 5%*
i.
Second
Annotated Bibliography included with first draft of 12-page research paper
listing all sources consulted whether included in Works Cited or not. 10%*
j.
First draft of 12-15 page research
paper 10%*
k. Second draft of 12-15 page
research paper 30%
l.
Power point presentation of research results 5%*
m. Final Exam: Analysis of
research writing process and lessons learned 4%
n. Bonus points for attendance:
5% extra for no more than 1 absence
*
These requirements must be completed satisfactorily to pass the course. Failure
to produce any one of them may result in an "F" for the course.
Writing
Competencies
Upon
completion of this course, a student should be able to write a clear,
well-organized, well researched and properly formatted thesis-driven research
paper. Rubrics for acceptable writing
and the thesis-driven research papers are on the last page of this
syllabus.
Policy for Assignments:
All assignments must be handed in on time. Late papers, quizzes and power point presentations will lose one full grade.
All
papers will be/have:
a. typed
b. double-spaced
c. stapled
d. presented in 12 point New
Times Roman font
e. one inch margins on all
sides
f.
a cover page with student’s name, title of paper, date due and date
turned in
Papers
not presented in this format will not be accepted.
Class Policy on Attendance:
Consider attendance a priority. Class absences will impede your progress. If you miss more than nine hours, English Program policy requires that you either fail the course or withdraw. These absences include both excused and unexcused absences, such as birthdays, sport events, illness, work, etc. If you are more than 10 minutes late or leave anytime during a class, you will earn ˝ an absence. Class participation is a vital component to this course.
Student Responsibilities:
I expect that all students will be present for all classes. Realistically, that is not always possible. As a courtesy, if circumstances prevent your attendance, you should notify me in advance either by phone or email. No matter what your educational background, life/work experiences, you have something to offer that will enrich our class. As your instructor, I not only encourage your participation, but also rely on it and you should demand it, not only of yourselves, but also of your classmates. Our class is only as good as we make it.
Moreover, students are expected to have read all assignments prior to the discussion of the material. Without that prior reading, class discussion will be very dull for you and for me. My teaching style depends on interaction with my students. I prefer the give and take of ideas to lecture. I learn more from such encounters and so will you.
Classroom Behavior:
Classroom decorum
will be maintained at all times. Students have the right to study and learn in
an environment conducive to those ends. You instructor also has the right to
engage in the teaching and learning process without hindrance because of the
disruptive behavior of one or more students. The student is expected to treat the
instructor and his/her fellow students with respect and courtesy at all
times. This means giving your full
attention: No private conversations, no catching up on homework assignments
from other classes, no use of the computer for any purpose other than class
assignments.
Grading Scale:
Letter
grades will be assigned according to the student’s fulfilling the requirements
above. (See
Assessment, Class Policy for Assignments, and Class Policy on Attendance.)
|
Grade |
Points |
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A |
100-92 |
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A- |
91-90 |
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B+ |
89-88 |
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B |
87-82 |
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B- |
81-80 |
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C+ |
79-78 |
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C |
77-72 |
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C- |
71-70 |
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D+ |
69-68 |
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D |
67-62 |
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D- |
61-60 |
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F |
59 and below |
Administrative Withdrawal
To protect a
student from failing a course, I may initiate an administrative withdrawal of a
student who misses two or more consecutive weeks of classes.
Academic Alerts
In an effort
to keep you informed of serious problems affecting your ability to pass this
course, students who are in jeopardy of not passing may receive an Academic
Alert to notify them of the situation and the remedial actions they should
take to put them in good academic standing.
Class Policy on Electronic
Devices:
Turn off cell phones and beepers. It is disruptive to have them going off during class. If there is an important reason why you must have your phone or beeper turned on (e.g. illness at home, work situation), please inform me before class begins.
Open Door Policy
Since
your learning is my primary concern, it is imperative that anything preventing
you from learning be discussed. Please
feel free to make an appointment with me or call me so that I can help you keep
on track.
Forms and Assignments:
Unit
I Writing with research
Unit
II Summary, Paraphrase and
Interview
Unit
III Library research
assignments
Unit
IV Personal Narratives related
to research topic
Unit
V Synthesis
Unit
VI Research Paper Format,
Power Point
Assignments*
(Sections
are from Writing Research Papers Across the Curriculum)
Due
Dates
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Section I: Learning, Thinking and Research
Papers 4-12 Section II: Where Do I Begin? 13-42 2-page paper on topic of research: what do you
know about it and why did you choose it |
1/18 |
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Section III: Finding the Evidence 43-86 Revise 2-page paper in class and submit |
1/25 |
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Section IV: Reading Critically and Taking Notes 89-127 10 note cards and 5 bibliography cards for 5-page paper |
2/1 |
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Section V: Writing Your Paper 128-168 First draft 5-page research paper due |
2/8 |
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Section
VI: Incorporating Evidence into Your Paper 170-194 |
2/15 |
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Section
VII: Polishing Your Final Draft 194-201 Second
draft of 5-page paper due Opposing
side 2-page paper due |
2/22 |
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Section
VIII: Documenting Your Sources 206-254 25
note cards and 10 bibliography cards due |
3/1 |
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Appendix
A—the MLA Style 256-275 Sample
student paper in MLA style from The Blair Handbook Appendex E: Interviews 362-369 |
3/8 |
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The
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas pp. 1-50 |
3/15 |
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First
draft of 12 page paper due The
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, pp. 51-end |
3/22 |
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Second
draft of 12-paper paper due |
4/5 |
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Power
Point presentations and final exam |
4/12 |
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Final
Exam |
4/19 |
*Additional
readings may be assigned. Quizzes will
be based on these readings. Students are expected to hand in all papers
(revisions are optional), and quizzes on time. Late submissions will be
marked down one full grade.
Center for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring assistance is free to all
students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic
Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has
experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who
are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better.
Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College
of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in
another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may
elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any
form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for
judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses
student grievances.
Please note:
Citation Guidelines:
Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to
citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA,
and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references
from a variety of sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal from Classes Policy:
After the last day for class changes has
passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which
they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the
course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be
filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written request for
withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates
specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or
faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the
refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the
faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the
request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of
official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal
is disallowed.
An official withdrawal is recorded as a
"W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without
written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course
(see Refund Schedule).
School
Closing Information:
Internet: http://www.ccsj.edu
http://www.EmergencyClosings.com
Facility:
Phone: 219.473.4770
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WGN - 720 AM
WIJE – 105.5 FM
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WZVN – 107.1 FM
WBBM NEWS RADIO 78
TV
Channels:
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Revision
Marks
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Marking |
Explanation |
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( ) |
Check to see whether you need this word or words |
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O |
Punctuation missing or word misspelled |
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Word usage. Use a more appropriate word |
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? |
Reconsider for sense. In other words, I don’t understand what you mean.
A word missing. |
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[ ] |
Sentence fragment. Look up in Hacker how to avoid writing fragments.
Usually, fragments are parts of the sentence immediately preceding the
fragment or immediately following. |
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Subject-verb agreement or pronoun agreement error. Consult Hacker for information about how to avoid
such problems. |
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/ |
A slash through a capital letter indicates that you should use lower
case. |
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¶ |
Start a new paragraph |
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^ |
This carrot indicates a word is missing |
Student’s Name:
Paper Assignment:
Date Due:
Date Submitted:
# of
pages:
Rhetoric 104 Research Paper Evaluation Checklist
Rubric
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Excellent |
Very Good |
Satisfactory |
Needs improvement |
Needs serious revision |
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Statement of Purpose or
Thesis: statement or question you will prove or
answer (Max: 5 points) |
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Introduction (paper begins with opening paragraph that captures
the reader’s interest Max: 5 points |
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Format (MLA or APA) Properly formatted Works Cited page (10pts) |
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Properly formatted and adequate in- text citations (10pts) |
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Source material integrated in text (10pts) |
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Sources: Minimum appropriate sources with proper distribution of types (10pts) |
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Content and Argument
Structure: Assigned topic completed successfully (Max. 5pts) |
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Central ideas in essay stated (max. 5 pts.) |
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Relevant, substantive and appropriate supportive
material (max. 10 pts.) |