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Stony Brook University Program in Writing and Rhetoric College of Art and Science Fall 2020 WRT 102: Intermediate Writing Workshop

Time/Location: Asynchronous Online Course

3 Credits Grading ABC/U This course satisfies the DEC category A2. This course satisfies the SBC category WRT.

Instructor: Giada Mangiameli Email: [email protected] Office Hours by appointment on Zoom

Course Description: A study of strategies for extended academic writing assignments including critical analysis, argument or point of view, and multi-source, college-level research essays. Students continue to develop rhetorical awareness, analytical proficiency, and academic research skills. At the end of the course students create a multimodal ePortfolio of final revised essays to be evaluated by their instructor and at least one outside reader. Course Objective: The aim of this course is to allow students to develop all the skills required for college level writing. It will be important that students learn how to research a topic, develop an argument and organize supporting material. Moreover, honing reading capabilities will be crucial and the connections between reading and writing will be at the center of our reflection. Students will also learn how to evaluate and improve their own texts and help their peers to do so. Readings: All the texts and documents required for class will be provided in Pdf format and uploaded to Blackboard. Attendance: Because this is an asynchronous online course, there is no attendance policy other than to complete your work on time. Late work will receive no credit.

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Requirements: All work must be submitted by the deadline via Google Drive in a folder dedicated exclusively to this course (titled as follows: First Last WRT 102.39 Summer 2020), with editorial privileges enabled for me. You must also: 1) revise, edit, and follow current MLA formatting; 2) adhere to length limitations indicated in the assignments; and 3) include an original title and a heading with your name, our section number, a word count (not including bibliographical material), the assignment type, and the date. Failure to fulfill any of these requirements may negatively impact your grade. Late submissions will receive no credit. Backup all of your work online: lost files or a crashed computer are not acceptable excuses. Paper 1 must also be submitted through SafeAssign on Blackboard. Final Portfolio: Instead of taking a final exam in this course, you will submit a final portfolio of revised writing through the university’s ePortfolio platform, Digication. Only finished work composed by you for this course this term is eligible for consideration in your portfolio. The portfolio will be evaluated on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis by at least two readers other than your instructor. If two readers evaluate a portfolio as not meeting one or more of the following guidelines, the portfolio is deemed unsatisfactory; if two readers evaluate a portfolio as meeting each of the following guidelines, the portfolio is deemed satisfactory. If your portfolio is found to be satisfactory and you have passed the rest of the course, then I will award you a final grade for the course. If you do not pass the portfolio and/or the course, you will receive a “U” grade, which does not affect your GPA but means you have to retake WRT 102 until you pass it with a C or higher. Here is a checklist of portfolio requirements: o o o o o o

Construct a thesis-driven argument, supported by paragraphs with research and evidence. This includes alternate views/counter-arguments as appropriate. Write logically and coherently with unified paragraphs, each of which has a main guiding idea linked by adequate transitions. Demonstrate awareness of audience expectations. Cite sources correctly and create citation pages in proper manuscript format. Write effectively in English by exhibiting competency in grammar, syntax, usage, and punctuation. Present an ePortfolio of at least 3,000 words demonstrating college-level forms of writing; no fewer than 1,250 words must be argumentative research writing.

Final Grade: You will be eligible to pass the course if you demonstrate college-level competency in meeting the course objectives and complete the required assignments on time. As a gesture to encourage revision, the grade given to your drafts will be averaged with the grade given to the (presumably) revised final portfolio version of the papers. You may request a conference at any point during the term to discuss your standing in the course. It is your responsibility to request such conferences and to monitor your progress. Note: I do not award “extra credit.” Final grades are comprised as follows: o o

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14% – Class Discussion Entry (1% each) 26% – Regular Exercises from the Textbook (1% each).

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Topic Proposal 250-350 words Paper 1 – Argument Paper 1250-2000 words Book report 600-900 words Paper 2 – Interviews 600-900 words Reflective Essay 600-900 words

The Writing Center: Online appointments at the Writing Center are available Mondays-Thursdays from 11am10pm EST. The Writing Center offers one-on-one tutoring to writers at all levels of competency. Tutors will not edit your work for you, but they can help with brainstorming, structuring content, developing ideas, as well as finding and addressing sentence-level issues to improve the clarity of your writing. Students may request client reports be sent to instructors detailing their sessions. To create an account and make an appointment go to: http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/writrhet/writingcenter/index.html. Course Delivery Mode and Structure: This is a WRT 102, Intermediate Writing Workshop, asynchronous online course. All materials will be uploaded to blackboard. However, we will “meet” on Zoom on a regular basis to discuss your writing projects. Students must be mindful of all course expectations and due dates. All assignments and course interactions will utilize internet technologies. See “Technical Requirements” section for more information. Online Communication Guidelines and Learning Resources: Maintain Professional Conduct Online: Students have the right and privilege to learn free from harassment and disruption. The course follows the standards set in the Student Code of Conduct, and students are subject to disciplinary action for violation of that code. If your behavior does not follow the course etiquette standards stated below, the grade you receive for a posting may suffer. I reserve the right to remove any discussion messages that display inappropriate language or content. Online Post Etiquette: ● Offensive language or rudeness will not be tolerated. Discuss ideas, not the person. ● Avoid cluttering your messages with excessive emphasis (stars, arrows, exclamations). ● If you are responding to a message, include the relevant part of the original message in your reply, or make sure to refer to the original's contents so as to avoid confusion; ● Be specific and clear, especially when asking questions. ● Use standard punctuation and capitalization. Using all UPPERCASE characters gives the appearance of shouting and makes the message less legible; ● Remember that not all readers have English as their native language, so make allowances for possible misunderstandings and unintended discourtesies. Online Classes Require Better Communication: It is important to remember that we will not have the non-verbal cues that occur in a face-to-face classroom. I cannot see the

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confused, frustrated, or unhappy expressions on your face if you encounter problems. You MUST communicate with me so that I can help. To make the experience go smoothly, remember that you’re responsible for initiating more contact, and being direct, persistent, and vocal when you don’t understand something. "If you don't hear from your email [email protected]"

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Names and Pronouns: Stony Brook University affirms all gender identities and expressions. If you go by a name other than that on the class roster, and/or if you would like to be addressed with a specific set of pronouns, do not hesitate to inform your instructor. For further assistance with issues regarding name and pronoun usage, please contact Stony Brook LGBTQ* Services at (631) 632-2941 or [email protected]. See also: http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/lgbtq/. How We Will Communicate: Course-related questions should be posted in the General Questions Forum in the course Discussion board. For personal/private issues, my preferred method of contact is via email listed at the top of this syllabus. If you use Blackboard’s Email Tool, it will automatically include your full name, course name and section when you send me an email. I strive to respond to your emails as soon as possible, but please allow between 24-48 hours for a reply. Your Stony Brook University email must be used for all University related communications. You must have an active Stony Brook University email account and access to the Internet. All instructor correspondence will be sent to your SBU e-mail account. Please plan on checking your SBU email account regularly for course Mail, go to http://www.stonybrook.edu/mycloud and sign in with your NetID and password. Technical Requirements: This course uses the App Zoom for the class meetings. Moreover, we will rely on Blackboard for the submission of some assignments. The Blackboard course site can be accessed at https://blackboard.stonybrook.edu If you are unsure of your NetID, visit https://it.stonybrook.edu/help/kb/finding-your-netid-and-password for more information. You are responsible for having a reliable computer and Internet connection throughout the term. Caution! You will be at a disadvantage if you attempt to complete all coursework on a smart phone or tablet. It may not be possible to submit the files required for your homework assignments. The following list details a minimum recommended computer set-up and the software packages you will need to have access to, and be able to use: o o o o o

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PC with Windows 8 or higher (we recommend a 3-year Warranty) Macintosh with OS 10.11 or higher (we recommend a 3-year Warranty) Intel Core i5 or higher 250 GB Hard Drive 8 GB RAM

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Latest version of Chrome, Firefox or Explorer; Mac users may use Chrome, Firefox or Safari. (A complete list of supported browsers and operating systems can be found on the My Institution page when you log in to Blackboard.) High speed internet connection Printer Word processing software (Microsoft Word, Pages, etc.) Speakers (either internal or external) or headphones Ability to download and install free software applications and plug-ins (note: you must have administrator access to install applications and plug-ins). Adobe Flash player with the latest update is crucial for playing multiple videos throughout the course

Technical Assistance: If you need technical assistance at any time during the course or to report a problem with Blackboard you can: o Phone: (631) 632-9800 (client support, wifi, software and hardware) o Submit a help request ticket: https://it.stonybrook.edu/services/itsm Make Up Policy: Inability to meet the requirements of this course due to personal illness or family issues will be accommodated. Official documentation may be required. Students involved campus-related activities (e.g., research conferences, dramatic or musical performances, intercollegiate athletic competitions, leadership meetings) that may present conflicts with the requirements of this course are responsible for presenting a printed copy of your semester obligations within the first two weeks of the semester. Campus and Community Resources: o The Writing Center (631-632-7405) Humanities 2009; https://sunysb.mywconline.com/ o Stony Brook Libraries – Theatre Research Guide; http://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/THR104 o Student Accessibility Support Center – (631-632-6748), email: [email protected], 128 ECC o Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – Free and confidential services; (631-632-6720), Student Health Services, Second Floor; https://www.stonybrook.edu/caps/ o SBU Food Pantry – For food-insecure students/staff/faculty; https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/foodpantry/ o VIBS Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center – 24-hour hotline; (631 3603606) o Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity (OIDE) – Reporting discrimination and reporting allegations of sexual misconduct forms; (631-6326280), https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oide/

Academic Integrity:

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Each student must pursue his or her academic goals honestly and be personally accountable for all submitted work. Cell phones, computers, and the internet have made it increasingly easy to copy, paraphrase or simply use another’s work without crediting the author. But representing another person’s work as your own is always wrong. Faculty is required to report any suspected instances of academic dishonesty to the Academic Judiciary. For more comprehensive information on academic integrity, including categories of academic dishonesty (not limited to cases of plagiarism and dishonest practices in connection with examinations), please refer to the academic judiciary website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/academic_integrity/index.html The university takes academic integrity very, very seriously. Although you will at times collaborate on assignments, all work that you turn in for this class must be your own. For each assignment, written, creative, or otherwise, you are expected to produce original work. A great rule of thumb is to ask yourself: o Have I read this idea in someone else’s writing? If YES, you must cite the author even if you don’t use their exact words. o Am I using the exact words someone else spoke/wrote? If YES, you must quote the author. o Are the ideas I am using and words I am writing entirely my own? If YES, you do not need to cite nor quote. Doubts on how to best quote or cite a text? Check The OWL at Purdue https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html Doubts about quoting or citing a text at all? Check with the instructor. Avoid any behavior that might be construed as suspicious. And please, please, please remember: if you can find it on the Internet, I can find it on the Internet! For more on academic integrity: o o

Stony Brook Libraries’ Citations & Plagiarism (http://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/citations) Northwestern University’s Eight Cardinal Rules of Academic Integrity (http://www.northwestern.edu/provost/policies/academic-integrity/cardinalrules.html)

Title IX Statement: Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex and gender are Civil Rights offenses subject to the same kinds of accountability and the same kinds of support applied to offenses against other protected categories (e.g. race). If you or someone you know has been sexually harassed or assaulted, you may find the appropriate resources at https://www.stonybrook.edu/diversity/titleix/index.html or by contacting the Stony Brook Title IX Complaint Navigator, Samantha Winter, at [email protected] or (631) 457-9981. As an instructor, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning environment on our campus. I also have mandatory reporting responsibility related to my role as a Stony Brook employee. It is my goal that you feel able to share information related to your life experiences in classroom discussion or in your written work, and in our one-onone meetings. I seek to keep information you share private to the greatest extent possible. However, I am required to share information regarding sexual misconduct with the Title IX Branch of the University’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity. If I can

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be of assistance in helping you make a report and in finding campus and community resources, please let me know. If you would like to access resources directly, please feel free to contact the Title IX office (see above). Students may speak to someone confidentially by contacting Samantha Winter, (see above), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at (631) 632-6720 or the 24-hour hotline from the VIBS Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center at (631) 360-3606 Americans with Disabilities Act/Student Accessibility Support Center Statement: If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact the Student Accessibility Support Center, ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, Room 128, (631)632-6748. They will determine with you what accommodations, if any, are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/studentaffairs/sasc/facstaff/syllabus.php In addition, this statement on emergency evacuation is often included, but not required): Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Student Accessibility Support Center. For procedures and information go to the following website: https://ehs.stonybrook.edu/programs/fire-safety/emergency-evacuation/evacuationguide-people-physical-disabilities o

To access mental health services, call Counseling and Psychological Services at 631-632-6720; Counselors are available to speak with 24/7. o For updated information on the Academic Success and Tutoring Center please check www.stonybrook.edu/tutoring for the most up-to-date information. o For IT Support: Students can visit the Keep Learning website at https://sites.google.com/stonybrook.edu/keeplearning for information on the tools you need for alternative and online learning. Need help? Report technical issues at https://it.stonybrook.edu/services/itsm or call 631-632-2358. For information on Library services and resources please visit the Continuity of Library Operations guide. https://ehs.stonybrook.edu//programs/fire-safety/emergencyevacuation/evacuation-guide-people-physical-disabilities Critical Incident Management: Stony Brook University expects students to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other people. Faculty are required to report to the Office of University Community Standards any disruptive behavior that interrupts their ability to teach, compromises the safety of the learning environment, or inhibits students’ ability to learn. Further information about most academic matters can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin, the Undergraduate Class Schedule, and the Faculty-Employee Handbook. Major Assignments: Paper 1 - Researched Problem or Issue Argument (1,500-2,000 words ≈ 5-8 doublespaced pages) This assignment asks you to identify in your paper a specific target audience who either has the ability to affect the problem (for problem papers), or who is actively debating the issue (for issue papers), that you are writing about. Secondary audiences are recommended but not required. Your goal is to make your readers respond to your paper

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by thinking, feeling, and/or doing something specific, which you should state clearly throughout your paper. Toward these ends, you should:

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topic, including for problem papers: who/what is to blame and how, or for issue papers: what is at risk and why. Categorize and summarize relevant existing knowledge on your subject. For problem papers, this summary constitutes a “Symptoms and Causes” section; for issue papers, it’s called a “Literature Review” (see the separate literature review assignment). In either case, you must also explain here how your paper “fills a gap” in this pre-existing information on your subject. Your paper cannot pass without contributing something new to your subject area, nor can your paper pass if you present your ideas in it as if you were the only person to hav...