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SYLLABUS FOR COMM 210-PROFESSIONAL AND
TECHNICAL WRITING Term: Summer 2006 June 12,
2006-July 28,2006) Meeting Times MW?9:00am-12:00pm Course Number: COM 210 A Instructor: Dawn T. Muhammad,
M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Office: 504 Office Phone: 219-473-4350; (Illinois) 773-721-0202, ext. 350 E-mail: dmuhammad@ccsj.edu Office Hours: By Appointment
Only Instructor Biography: My name is Course Description: This course is designed to give the student the
skills necessary to be a professional writer in the 21st century
workplace and in the age of online information. The emphasis is on practical writing for
the workplace and on presentation of technical information to various
audiences. Styles of writing may
include proposals, reports, case observations, and business letters. Textbook: Professional &
Technical Writing Strategies: Communication in Technology and Science (6th
Edition) Judith S. VanAlstyne. Pearson Prentice Hall. Blackboard Site:
Course Outcomes: ·
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Compose and deliver confident, well organized, and sufficiently documented
written communication documents. ·
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Adapt message appropriately to target audience(s). ·
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Give evidence of a clear, identifiable purpose. ·
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Design a logical, coherent organizational structure. ·
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Use credible and varied supporting materials. ·
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List content sources. ·
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Use appropriate language. ·
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Deliver the speech confidently and conversationally. Learning Strategies: Lectures, handouts, individual speeches, group critiques,
reading of textbook chapters, quizzes, small and large group activities. Assessment: Final Portfolio 40
% Class participation/weekly discussion questions/attendance 20 % Bi weekly assignments 40
Grading Scale: A student?s final
grade is based on holistic evaluations of the above components; no point
system is used. Students will receive
letter grades on their assignments based on checklists of specified criteria
for content, organization, and delivery.
Late assignments will not be accepted without prior arrangement. Class Policy on Attendance:
Normally, because of the laboratory nature of this course, missing
more than two sessions of class will lower a student?s final grade one letter
or at the discretion of the instructor.
This policy does not distinguish between excused and unexcused
absences. A student is responsible for
material covered and assignments given in any class missed. Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Cell phones, beepers, and pagers
are to be turned off during class.
Exception: unusual
circumstances cleared with instructor ahead of time.
** Each week you will be required to answer discussion questions
based on the Chapter we are currently covering. Detailed information concerning each
assignment will be posted regularly. The above schedule is subject to change, with notice given in class. Classroom Decorum: Students
should act toward each other in a cooperative, constructive, respectful
manner. Personal or derogatory remarks
are out of place. One person talks at
a time. Sleeping and socializing are
out of place during class. Students are expected to come to class on time. Leaving and re-entering the room during
class is not permitted except in unusual circumstances. Food is not allowed in the classroom except
for use in Demonstration speeches. The instructor first gives a student who engages in any inappropriate
behavior a verbal warning. If the
behavior continues, the instructor may ask the student to leave the
class. To be allowed back in, the
student must first meet with the instructor, acknowledge that the behavior is
inappropriate, and agree not to engage in it again. If the student continues to exhibit
offending behavior, the instructor may request an administrative withdrawal,
which requires approval by the Academic Dean.
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: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to
Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism
from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases. 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). My preference,
of course is APA. 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. ?I? (?Incomplete?) grades: ?I?
grades because of missing assignments are not automatic but must be
requested. Requests should include the
reason for the missing work and the plan to make it up. 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. Calumet College of St. Joseph
adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from
the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines how to cite
references from a variety of sources, including electronic media. Administrative
Withdrawal To protect
a student from failing a course, a faculty member 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. School Closing Information: Internet: http://www.ccsj.edu http://www.EmergencyClosings.com Facility: Calumet College of St.
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