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ENC 1101: Freshman Composition I Summer 2019 Instructor: Dr. Richard F. Gaspar Office: Online Section: 24986 Office Hours: Online

Days\Time: Online Instructional Methods: Room: Online Phone: (813) 259-6088

Course Description and Objectives: ENC 1101 offers instruction in the expository skills of English composition. The course will focus on prewriting, organization, and style as well as a review of grammar. College-level reading and writing skills required. This class begins 05/13/2019 and ends on 08/06/2019. The last day to withdraw from the class is posted at hccfl.edu. Goals: Students will be able to construct an essay utilizing the five-paragraph format. Students will use advanced writing techniques to establish unity and coherence, and to create parallel structures, and to apply advanced mechanics. Required Texts (4): (1) 1101 Composition & Grammar for HCC by HCC; (2) Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley; (3) The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells; and (4) NPR Serial Season 1 Podcasts. Unabridged copies and audio text of these classic gothic novels are available for free at http://librivox.org/ or http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/. YOU MUST also FULLY UNDERSTAND how to use Smarthinking.com to successfully complete this course. YOU also MUST have Word or download and install Open Office and know how to save a file as a PDF File. If anything in this paragraph is completely new to you, you may want to drop the course immediately. Grading Policy: Late assignments will not be accepted. DON’T ASK. Cheating and suspected cheating will result in an “F” on the assignment in question. Plagiarism will result in a zero on the assignment, referral to the Dean of Student Services, and an “F” for the course. Assignment Submissions: BASIC RULES: Submit all drafts to SmarThinking as a Word file. Submit all drafts and essays to me as Word file. I will return it as a PDF file. I use a PDF commenting system to speed up grading and response time. If you do not submit your work as a Word or PDF file, it delays my ability to provide you feedback. 1. All assignments must be typed in Word format using 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced and in MLA format using the MLA Template available in the Course Content folder. 2. Assignments MUST be saved as your LAST NAME and the Assignment Name. For example, “Gaspar Essay #1 Draft.” NO EXCEPTIONS. 3. All essay Drafts assignments must be submitted to Smarthinking.com (http://www.hccfl.edu/distancelearning/smarthinking.aspx) and the e-tutor’s responses must be attached to the assignment when submitting the assignment for a grade. NO EXCEPTIONS. All essays must be submitted to SmarThinking AT LEAST 72-HOURS before the due date. NO EXCEPTIONS. 4. Draft assignments not submitted to SmarThinking will receive NO CREDIT. You must submit the SmarThinking Markup in the Essay section of the classroom. 5. All essays must have a Works Cited page, at least five (5) references and at least five (5) internal citations. 6. All assignments must be typed and submitted using the template provided. Watch the videos to learn how to submit and submit correctly, and READ everything in the Course Content folder. 7. Make copies and save all of your written assignments before turning them in to SmarThinking or to the Drop Box and SUBMIT ALL assignments to SmarThinking at LEAST 72-hours before the DUE DATE to allow time for editing and revising your final draft. I recommend a full week in the instructions. 8. Assignments may not be rewritten for a higher grade or submitted for late or partial credit. 9. All essays will be submitted to SafeAssign.com by your instructor. Evidence of plagiarism will result in an “F” on the assignment, referral to the Dean of Student Services and an “F” for the course. NO EXCEPTIONS. 10. There are two extra-credit assignments. No other extra-credit will be awarded. Grade Scale: Writing assignments are graded according to department and college standards. 100%-90% =A; 89%-80% = B; 79%-70% = C; 69%-60% = D; 59%-0% = F

Course Assignments and Scale: (1,000 Points Total) (50-Points Each/100-Points) (2) Essay Outlines with Annotated Bibliographies. There are sample outlines and bibliographies for all essays. You will write at least five (5) Annotated Bibliographies. I demonstrate and provide an example for one (1). (100-Points Each/200-Points) (2) Essay Drafts Submitted to Smarthinking.com and Submitted to me for a Grade. You submit your Final Essay AFTER you get your Markup back from SmarThinking and your Draft back from me. (100-Points Each/200-Points) (2) Essay Final Drafts. Final Drafts do not need to be submitted to SmarThinking. Final Drafts are submitted to me AFTER you review your Draft and SmarThinking Markup for format, general content or your selected criteria. (10-Points Each/100-Points) (10) Ten Assessments on Grammar, Punctuation, and Usage 10-Points Each/50-Points) (5) Five NPR Serial Podcast Exercises 50-Points Each/100-Points) (2) Two Assessments on the Course Readings (50-Points Each/200-Points) (4) Discussion Board Activities (25-Points Each/50-Points) (2) Two Oral Arguments on the Course Readings (2) Optional Extra-Credit Discussion Board Activities (10-points each/20-Points) 900-1,050 Points = A-Level, Exceptional Work 800-899 Points = B-Level, Very Good Work 700-799 Points = C-Level, Average Work 600-699 Points = D-Level, Below Average 0-599 Points = Work F-Level, Failing Work Request for Accommodations: Any student whose disability falls within the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations should contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. Requests for accommodations must be submitted to the instructor within the first two weeks of the beginning of the course. For more information please see the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities web site at: http://www.hccfl.edu/ssem/student-services/disability-services-.aspx or contact (813) 253-7757. Attendance: Class attendance and participation are expected. a. You are expected to sign in to the course homepage at least three times a week. b. You are expected to check course announcements and your email and to reply to your Online@HCC email. c. If you do not to sign in to the course homepage by the second week of classes, you will be withdrawn from the course. d. You are responsible for reading all posted discussion postings as the instructor may post important information on the discussion board. Microsoft Office Purchase: As a student of Hillsborough Community College you can purchase a full version of Microsoft Office for a reduced price. You will be required to place your order through this site: http://hccfl.onthehub.com. You will need to pay for your purchase with a credit card. You will also need to authenticate yourself as a HCC student by using your HawkNet email address. Also, you can download OpenOffice.org (http://www.openoffice.org/) for FREE and use the Word Processor in OpenOffice to “Save As” a WORD file. Class Expectations: Email is an integral and the primary method of communication between you and the instructor for this course. You are expected to check and use your email through Online@HCC. The instructor reserves the right to deny you access to the course for not following classroom policies. You are expected to conduct yourself in a mature, courteous and mutually respectful manner. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Respect for peers, instructors and College staff must be observed at all times. You are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct and the guidelines set forth in the College's Acceptable Use Policy. Students are responsible for the material presented within the course and any announcements made through Online@HCC. Assessments: Each assessment will be administered using the Online@HCC learning management system. You should make sure that you read and understand the quiz instructions before beginning. Each quiz is timed; be sure to allow ample time to complete the quiz. You will not be able to submit your quiz answers once the time has expired.

Discussion Boards: Your initial response should be POSTED 48-hours BEFORE THE DUE DATE. NO EXCEPTIONS. This format allows for you to participate in an actual discussion. 1. AFTER you POST, READ at LEAST FIVE (5) postings from your peers. 2. AFTER READING, REPLY to at least THREE (3) or FOUR (4) other student's postings (commenting on his or her post). 3. YOUR PEER RESPONSES MUST BE POSTED ON AT LEAST TWO (2) DIFFERENT DAYS. In the event of interruption of Internet service or an issue of other technical difficulties, you must contact the instructor immediately by email. Assessments will only be reset under conditions caused by errors with the MyHCC system and not for personal Internet problems. Please be aware that repeat technical issues may require you seek out a more reliable computer or Internet connectivity. ENC 1101 COURSE OBJECTIVES I. Students will demonstrate understanding of the following basic rules of grammar and mechanics depicting conventions of standard American English grammar and usage: a. Standard verb forms b. Agreement between subject and verb, pronoun and antecedent c. Proper case forms d. Standard practices for spelling and capitalization e. Punctuation II. Students will demonstrate understanding of the following writing skills through organized assignments and projects: a. Organization i. Selecting a topic which lends itself to expository writing ii. Determining the purpose of writing iii. Limiting the subject to a topic that can be developed adequately within the requirements of time, purpose, and audience iv. Formulating a thesis statement which reflects the purpose of the writing v. Developing the thesis statement by: 1. providing adequate support which reflects the ability to distinguish between generalized and concrete evidence. 2. arranging the main ideas and supporting details in an organizational pattern appropriate to the expository purpose. 3. writing unified prose in which all supporting material is relevant to the thesis statement. 4. writing coherent prose, providing effective transitional devices which clearly reflect organizational pattern and the relationships of the prose parts. b. Effective word choice i. Using words which convey the denotation (specific) and connotative (associational) meanings required context ii. Avoiding slang, jargon, clichés, and pretentious expressions iii. Avoiding wordiness c. Conventional sentence structure i. Placing modifiers correctly ii. Coordinating and subordinating sentence elements accordingly iii. Using parallel expressions for parallel ideas d. Effective sentence structure i. Using a variety of sentence structures ii. Avoiding unnecessary use of passive construction iii. Avoiding awkward constructions iv. Avoiding fragments, comma splices, and fused sentences e. Consistent point of view f. Proofreading and Revision...