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ENG 100: Enhanced Composition I, Spring 2016 Section J1: Monday/Wednesday, 12:30 �1:45 pm, South 216; Wednesday 2:00�2:50 pm, L233A (Lab) Section K3: Tuesday/Thursday, 1:00�2:15 pm, G221; Tuesday 2:30�3:20 pm, L233A (Lab)   |
Bradley Hall, Y-203 e-mail: [email protected] |
Important Announcements and Updates
Monday, May 16:
Your
final grades
for the semester
will be posted
at
MyNCC
(login required) and are also listed below by ID number. These grades
contain generous scaling, including bonus points and adjustments, and all
extra credit opportunities were
announced in class and were also posted here as well as on the
main page;
in fact, it was possible to earn fourteen bonus points this semester, as well as
an additional bonus for perfect attendance.
Therefore, do not email me to ask about
�extra
credit�
or other things you can do to bring your average up since you were �almost
passing�
or �just
one point away�
from the A and so on.
Any remaining work may be picked up in the Fall 2016 semester, by appointment only. Enjoy the break.
| 100-J1 | 5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 15% | 15% | 5% | 20% | 5.30 | |
| Student ID | Attendance/ Participation | Quizzes/ Exercises | In-Class Writing | Essay 1: Narration | Essay 2: Process | Essay 3: Comp./Cont. | Essay 4: Argument | Research Bibliography | Research Essay | Final Average | Final Grade |
| N00753804 | 78.6 | 40.2 | 70.0 | C� | D | F | C+ | 0 | C� | 66.1 | D+ |
| N00823654 | 61.0 | 50.2 | 51.0 | C+ | B� | C+ | 0 | A� | 0 | 36.3 | UW |
| N00828510 | 52.0 | 27.1 | 56.8 | 0 | C | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | W |
| N00830379 | 92.9 | 68.1 | 69.5 | B� | C | C� | C� | 0 | C� | 77.7 | C+ |
| N00832106 | 4.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | UW |
| N00832990 | 68.6 | 24.6 | 54.5 | F | 0 | C�/D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | W |
| N00833497 | 97.6 | 43.0 | 83.5 | C+ | B | C� | B+ | B | C� | 92.8 | A |
| N00835132 | 36.6 | 18.2 | 28.1 | 0 | 0 | F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | UW |
| N00835943 | 89.7 | 48.6 | 77.2 | A� | C | C | B | B� | B+ | 85.9 | B+ |
| N00835998 | 94.2 | 59.7 | 80.5 | C�/D | B� | F | C | A� | C� | 81.3 | B |
| N00837564 | 75.8 | 16.0 | 0 | C | 0 | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | W |
| N00839067 | 100.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | W |
| N00839627 | 100.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | W |
| N00839632 | 97.6 | 61.8 | 91.3 | B� | B+ | C� | B� | 0 | B� | 88.8 | B+ |
| N00841263 | 79.5 | 45.9 | 72.8 | A� | C+ | C | C� | A | C+ | 79.3 | C+ |
| N00842108 | 95.1 | 70.7 | 93.1 | B� | B� | C | B� | 0 | C+ | 88.6 | B+ |
| N00843242 | 62.2 | 39.2 | 67.0 | A� | B� | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | UW |
| N00843699 | 95.2 | 72.0 | 70.3 | C+ | C�/D | C | C� | B� | C | 84.5 | B+ |
| N00845767 | 90.5 | 71.5 | 88.8 | B+ | A� | B+ | A� | 0 | A� | 91.6 | A |
| N00848932 | 97.6 | 91.3 | 100.0 | B+ | A� | C� | B+ | 0 | A | 100.0 | A |
| 100-K3 | 5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 15% | 15% | 5% | 20% | 9.21 | |
| Student ID | Attendance/ Participation | Quizzes/ Exercises | In-Class Writing | Essay 1: Narration | Essay 2: Process | Essay 3: Comp./Cont. | Essay 4: Argument | Research Bibliography | Research Essay | Final Average | Final Grade |
| N00479090 | 95.3 | 42.2 | 75.4 | C | F | C�/D | C�/D | B� | C� | 81.4 | B |
| N00725232 | 83.1 | 45.0 | 64.0 | B | 0 | D� | B� | C | C� | 62.3 | D |
| N00789775 | 91.3 | 66.9 | 83.1 | C�/D | C+ | 0 | C� | B� | B | 75.6 | C+ |
| N00808884 | 11.0 | 2.9 | 11.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UW |
| N00818442 | 50.6 | 12.7 | 50.5 | 0 | D� | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | UW | |
| N00821802 | 76.3 | 54.3 | 67.8 | B+ | B� | C� | B� | B+ | C+ | 80.7 | B |
| N00828416 | 56.0 | 31.1 | 34.6 | B | C� | B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.4 | UW |
| N00829397 | 97.7 | 67.7 | 74.8 | A� | C�/D | C�/D | C� | B | C� | 85.7 | B+ |
| N00831573 | 56.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | W |
| N00831942 | 81.9 | 20.9 | 60.4 | C� | 0 | C�/D | 0 | B+ | 0 | 0 | W |
| N00832883 | 94.4 | 79.8 | 88.9 | C�/D | D� | B | C+ | A� | B� | 90.9 | A |
| N00834117 | 43.5 | 30.6 | 35.9 | C� | C+ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 | UW |
| N00834308 | 85.7 | 66.9 | 66.9 | C� | 0 | C� | C� | B� | B� | 70.7 | C |
| N00834878 | 75.0 | 22.7 | 57.7 | C� | 0 | F | C�/D | C | 0 | 0 | W |
| N00836816 | 91.7 | 47.0 | 69.1 | C� | F | D | F | A� | C�/D | 73.2 | C |
| N00839069 | 81.7 | 65.1 | 75.4 | C� | C+ | C | C� | B | C | 81.8 | B |
| N00839371 | 27.9 | 8.6 | 12.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UW |
| N00841889 | 75.6 | 75.6 | 56.7 | C+ | 0 | C+ | 0.0 | 0.0 | C� | 52.9 | F |
| N00841931 | 97.0 | 91.2 | 100.0 | C+ | 0 | B� | B+ | A | A� | 95.9 | A |
| N00843449 | 94.2 | 90.1 | 90.1 | B� | B+ | B | B | A | B | 99.9 | A |
| N00844993 | 94.8 | 54.0 | 90.3 | C� | F | F | 0 | 0 | C+ | 64.5 | D |
Friday, May 13:
While some might consider today an inauspicious day for
announcements, I have finished reading
final research
essays. A few observations:
Section J1:
Of the eleven students still attending, I received eleven research essay folders; all eleven essays received passing grades.
Essay grades ranged from C� (70%) to A (95%), with a mean of 80.14% and a median score of 78.5%.
Section K3:
All thirteen students still attending class submitted research essays, twelve of which received satisfactory grades (C� or better), with one marginal pass.
Grades ranged from D+ (69%) to A (92.5%), with a mean of 78% and a median score of 78.5%.
I have not yet calculated your final grades; they will be posted by Monday afternoon, however.
Finally, as previously announced, I will be in my office for �conferences� on Monday.
Enjoy the weekend.
Sunday, May 8:
As a reminder, final research
essay projects are due in class
on Tuesday, 10 May (K3) and Wednesday, 11 May (J1).
The final research paper should be at least five to seven pages (1250-1500 words minimum), with a cover page and Works Cited page (cover page and Works Cited do not count toward the five- to seven-page requirement). It must be argumentative (persuasive), with a clear, explicit, and assertive thesis statement, and must use a minimum of three to five secondary sources; secondary sources must be scholarly/professional criticism or analysis, not summaries, reviews, or �analysis� from sites such as e-Notes, SparkNotes, Wikipedia*, 123HelpMe, or Gradesaver.com. You must include at least one short quotation, one long�block�quotation, and one paraphrase, and these sources must be properly documented (utilizing MLA format), and integrated into your writing smoothly and correctly.
The essay must be submitted in a research folder, including your Preliminary Draft and copies of all sources used. Be sure to print out or photocopy all secondary sources, and highlight all relevant passages, whether quoted, paraphrased, or summarized. Failure to submit a complete research essay in a folder according to these instructions will be grounds for failure on the assignment.
Finally, as posted below, I will not be holding my normal office
hours tomorrow.
From 9:00 until 10:15 am I will be Y
16, the Placement Office; you can find me there in case of serious issues.
Friday, May 6:
On Monday, May 9, I will not be holding office hours in Y 203.
From 9:00 until 10:15 am I will be coordinating exit exam read-ins in Y
16, the Placement Office.
Friday, April 29:
Completed research essay drafts are due
in class on Tuesday, 3 May (K3) and
Wednesday, 4 May (J1).
A finished, typed draft of the completed research essay must be brought to class for peer review, evaluation, and comments. This should be a complete draft of your research essay, using a minimum of three to five secondary sources, five to seven pages, and including both a cover page and Works Cited page. Failure to bring the required essay will result in a zero for the assignment.
Note: You do not need to submit the folder containing copies of your sources at this time.
Sunday, April 25:
Note the following assignments for this week, including changes:
Argument Essay �Revisions� are due Monday 25 April (J1)/Tuesday 26 April (K3), as previously announced and posted. Your �revision� should be a completed essay of at least three to four (3-4) pages (750 to 1000 words) based upon your �draft� previously submitted:
Add an introductory device (a �hook�) and transitional sentence, if
necessary, to expand your thesis statement into a proper introduction.
Add support for each of your topic sentences; include
appropriate evidence, examples, data, or other support for your assertion.
Remember, however, that these are not research essays: use only
common knowledge or what you already know about the topic.
In the body of your essay, be sure to anticipate and refute opposing
viewpoints or possible objections to your position.
Add an appropriate conclusion.
You should include with your essay the �draft� and pre-writing previously submitted. As always, your essays should be correctly formatted, and should be grammatically correct, free of errors in mechanics, grammar, usage, spelling, and documentation. In addition, your essay should have an appropriate title, ideally one more creative or original than �Argument Essay�! And underline your thesis!
Annotated Bibliographies for your research
project are now due
Wed. 27 Apr. (J1)/Thu. Apr. 28 (K3).
You must submit an annotated preliminary bibliography with a minimum
of five to seven sources correctly cited according to
MLA style.
In addition to
a correct citation for each source, you must include a description or summary of
the source, at least two to three sentences, and an explanation of how you foresee
incorporating it into your essay. For additional information on Annotated Bibliographies,
see the Purdue
University Online Writing Lab (OWL)�s
Annotated
Bibliographies, as well as �Sample
Annotated Bibliography�
and Ebel, Kimberly,
�Class and Gender in Cinderella: Annotated Bibliography.�
Monday, April 18:
The readings and assignments for this week are as follows:
Section J1:
Mon. April 18, read Douglas, �The Dark Side of Science� (Bullock 124-127); Argument essay draft due
Wed. April 20, read Segal, �The Dog Ate My Flash Drive, and Other Tales of Woe� (Handout)
Section K3
Tue. April 19, read Segal, �The Dog Ate My Flash Drive, and Other Tales of Woe� (Handout)
Thu. April 21, read the model research essays
Borchers, �Against
the Odds: Harry S. Truman and the Election of 1948� (Bullock
524-532);
Harba,
�What's
for Dinner? Personal Choices vs. Public Health�
(Handout)
Note: The Annotated Bibliography for your research project is due Monday, 25 Apr. (Section J1) or Tuesday, April 26 (K3).
Sunday, April 10:
Just a reminder that to better integrate
the classroom lessons with the labs, I have switched the order of the
readings for this week. Note the changes, below.
Section J1:
Mon. April 11, read �Doing Research�: Finding and Evaluating Sources (Bullock 421-456), �Finding and Evaluating Sources� (MindTap 11)
Wed. April 13 (J1), read �Documentation� and �MLA Style� (Bullock 480-532), �MLA Style� (MindTap 16); Homework due
Mon. April 18 (J1), read Douglas, �The Dark Side of Science� (Bullock 124-127); Argument essay draft due
Section K3
Tue. April 12, read �Documentation� and �MLA Style� (Bullock 480-532), �MLA Style� (MindTap 16); Homework due
Thu. April 14, read Douglas, �The Dark Side of Science� (Bullock 124-127); Argument essay draft due
Tuesday, April 5:
The schedule for next week has been changed. To better integrate
the classroom lesson with the lab, I have switched the order of the
readings.
For
Tue. April 12 (K3) and
Wed. April 13 (J1), read
�Documentation�
and
�MLA Style�
(Bullock
480-532),
�MLA Style� (MindTap
16).
For
Thu. April 14 (K3) and
Mon. April 18 (J1), read
Douglas, �The
Dark Side of Science� (Bullock
124-127).
In addition, I have moved the due date for the Argument essay back by one class period, to Thu. April 14 for Section K3 and Mon. April 18 for J1.
Friday, April 1:
I have posted an additional
extra credit opportunity
on the main page:
The Spring 2016 semester MLA and
APA Research Seminars begin on Tuesday, April 12 and continue through
Thursday, May 5.
Note: Since we use MLA, not APA, I have only
provided dates and times for those sessions.
If you are taking a class that requires APA format, those sessions are also
recommended, but will not earn extra credit.
Tuesday, March 29
As explained in class, Midterm Essay revisions are due on Monday,
April 4 (J1) or Tuesday, April 5 (K3).
Revised midterm essays must be at least three to four (3-4) pages (750 to 1000 words, minimum), typed (in 12-point Times New Roman), double-spaced, with one-inch margins, and stapled when submitted. You must also submit the bluebook, prewriting, and a one-page explanation of your changes.
In addition, as explained in class, you must complete and submit an additional form this time, here.
Revisions submitted without these two additional documents will not be accepted.
Thursday, March 24:
I hope you have been enjoying a relaxing and productive break.
Just a few announcements and reminders:
Midterm essays will be returned next week; revisions are due one week later, on Monday, April 4 (J1) or Tuesday, April 5 (K3). In addition to the required required one-page explanation of your changes, you must complete and submit an additional form, to be explained in class. Revisions submitted without these two additional documents will not be accepted.
I have changed the scheduled readings for next week; the change has already been posted on the schedule on the main page. We will discuss effective word use on Tuesday (K3) and Wednesday (J1); �Black Friday: Consumerism Minus Civilization� will be postponed until Thursday (K3) or the following Monday (J1). See below.
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Tue. 29 Mar./ |
Using Words Effectively: �Audience,� �Genre� (
In-class exercise: TBA
*See also,
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Lab: In-Class Writing Exercise: Diction (dictionary and/or thesaurus required)
Using Words Effectively:
�Audience,� �Genre� ( * Additional online exercises: Connotation, Standard English, Unbiased and Gender-Neutral Language, Empty Words and Repetition.Choosing the Correct Word (Spelling) 1, Choosing the Correct Word (Spelling) 2
*See also, Spelling
Demons |
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Thu. 31 Mar./ |
Leonard, �Black Friday: Consumerism Minus Civilization�
(Bullock
131-135) In-Class Writing: TBA |
Enjoy the rest of your break.
Friday, March 11:
As per the syllabus,
Essay 2 was due
in class on Tuesday, March 8 (K3),
or Wednesday, March 9 (J1).
In addition, be sure you have completed the
Compare-Contrast Prewriting.
Read the assignment carefully, and complete the prewriting (handwritten)
and the three thesis statements (typed) as instructed.
If you completed it in lab, I have already marked and returned it. If you were
absent, complete it before class next week.
Be sure to bring this to class with you on
Tuesday, March 15 (K3) or Wednesday, March 16 (J1).
Monday, March 7:
Essay 2 is due
in class on Tuesday, March 8 (K3),
or Wednesday, March 9 (J1).
In addition, be sure you have completed the readings for this date:
Fallows,
�Throwing
Like a Girl� (Bullock
100-105); there will be a quiz.
Monday, February 29:
I have corrected the dates for
Essay 2 both on the
main page and in the
instructions.
The final essay is due
in class on Tuesday, March 8 (K3), or Wednesday, March 9 (J1).
I have also adjusted the schedule to account for the class cancellation on Monday, February 22.
Wednesday, February 24:
As announced in class, revisions of
Essay 1 are due Tuesday, March 1 (Section K3)
and Wednesday, March 2 (J1).
All essays that did not receive a passing grade may be revised and resubmitted; essays receiving a passing grade may also be revised and resubmitted, but only after the student has met with the instructor during office hours (by appointment only) to discuss revisions. If you did not submit a completed essay on time, according to the syllabus, you will receive a grade of zero and may not submit a �revision.� However, this one time, I will allow you to bring a completed, typed essay to the Writing Center, review it with a tutor, revise it, and submit that for at least partial credit.
Your revisions, regardless of which of the three categories above you fall into, must be substantially revised, not merely �corrected� versions of the original essay (revisions should be based upon the Revising and Editing Checklist and relevant information from class and the textbooks), and must be submitted with the original marked essay attached as well as one full typed page detailing the changes made, in the following pattern:
Paragraph 1: Changes in content. What was added, deleted, or modified.
Paragraph 2: Changes in organization. What sentences, ideas, or paragraphs were moved, how things were rearranged, and why.
Evidence of substantial revision may result in a better grade for the assignment.
Monday, February 22:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will not not be on campus
today and will have to cancel class.
Note: This applies to Section J1 only; Section K3 should meet as
scheduled tomorrow.
The readings for today should be completed for Wednesday's class instead:
�Explaining a Process� (Bullock 382-386)
Goodheart, �How to Mummify a Pharoah� (Handout)
I will also return Essay 1 on Wednesday and we will discuss revisions.
Thursday, February 11:
Monday,
February:
As
a reminder, the first two chapters of Mindtap and the associated exercises
should be completed before the next lab (Tuesday or Wednesday);
See the schedule,
here.
Wednesday, January 27:
The Writing Center is now officially open; see the schedule
here.
Tutoring
began Tuesday, January 26 in the Bradley Hall and NCC Library (L233) locations
and continues through Thursday, May 12.
Note: Weekend hours begin on Saturday, January 30
Bradley Hall: 572-7195 Library L233: 572-3595
www.ncc.edu/writingcenter [email protected]
In addition, I have posted information about the first
extra credit opportunities on the
main page, as well as the titles of several
upcoming events.
The two events currently available are as follows:
Meet and Greet and Lunch
The English
Department and the Ad Hoc Seminar Hours Committee welcome students who have
signed up for mentoring
during the Spring 2016 semester, as well as those potentially interested in the
program.
Tuesday, February
2, 2016
Bradley Hall Ballroom
11:30-12:45
The event will feature pizza and refreshments.
Superheroes in Gotham
New York Historical Society and Museum
170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024Oct. 9, 2015�Feb. 21, 2016
Phone: (212) 873-3400
TTY: (212) 873-7489
Upcoming events, worth 1 point
each, include Grammar Review and MLA Research and Documentation Workshops to be
presented
by the Writing Center, and Academic Success Workshops to be presented by the
NCC Center for Educational and Retention Counseling.
Details of each will be announced in class when available and posted here and on
the
main page.
Sunday, January 24:
Update:
All Classes and activities for Nassau
Community College on Monday, Jan. 25 will resume at 12:30
pm. For more info visit
www.ncc.edu.
This means Section J1 will meet tomorrow.
You should be prepared to write a diagnostic
essay.
As of 3:00 pm, the
college has not made any announcements concerning classes on
Monday, January 24.
You should assume classes are being held as scheduled, and refer to the Nassau Community College website at
www.ncc.edu for further
updates.
Friday, January 22:
All classes, including online classes, and activities on
Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24 are canceled.
Campus services, other than Public Safety and Physical Plant, will not be
available.
For further updates, please refer to the Nassau Community College website at
www.ncc.edu.
Wednesday, January 20:
The
Schedule has been revised
to include my official
Office Hours for the Spring
2016 semester.
I will be available Monday from 9:30-10:30
am
and Thursday from 9:30-11:00
am.
The same information has also been added to the syllabus.
Friday, 15 January:
The
main page and
syllabus have been
updated for the Spring 2016 semester.
The
lab schedule will remain a work in progress this
semester, as we will be piloting the
MindTap English Handbook,
which is being provided to you for free.
Sunday,
3 January:
The previous semester's page, for Fall 2015, is located
here.
If you are looking for announcements from last semester, they are
here.