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COURSE SYLLABUS 1. TITLE OF COURSE: Basic Writing Skills   PREFIX/NUMBER: ENG 030 CREDIT HOURS: 2 2. PREREQUISITE: Score of 25 or higher on the Accuplacer Sentence Skills Test 3. RESOURCES NEEDED:   TEXT: ·         Please Click Here for Current Book(s) ·    Pocket folder for PCC Writing Portfolio   SUPPLIES: See instructor 4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Focuses on sentence and basic paragraph structure and development. Enables the student to review and improve grammar, usage, and punctuation skills while employing critical thinking strategies and the writing process to respond to a wide variety of writing situations. 5. COURSE GOAL: Students will develop writing skills through a study of basic language and writing techniques.  6. COURSE OBJECTIVES:   (A) Students will employ the writing process (pre-writing; analyzing purpose, audience, and point of view; revising; and editing) in order to write well organized paragraphs.   (B) Students will demonstrate their ability to write well-developed, informal and formal paragraphs with clear topic sentences.   (C) Students will apply the following grammatical concepts to their writing:     Subject-Verb Agreement Sentence Fragments Run-on Sentences Verb form e.  Capitalization and Punctuation f.   Pronoun Usage g.  Spelling and word usage   (D) Students will read and react to selections to practice reading and writing skills, improve vocabulary, strengthen paraphrasing and summarizing skills, and generate ideas. 7.   EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Evaluation is an ongoing process, including the following: quizzes, a final exam, and writing assignments. Seventy percent of the final grade is based on writing (assigned compositions, journals, responses to readings, and/or summary and paraphrasing exercises). Thirty percent of the final grade is based on grammar and punctuation, quizzes, and exercises. A grade of "I" may be given at the close of a semester only because of illness or an equally valid reason if a minimum of 75% of the course work has been completed.     Average of Grammar Tests/Exercises 30%     Average of Writing assignments 70%     Grading Scale         Raw Score Range Letter Grade       90 to 100 80 to 89 70 to 79 60 to 69 0 to 59 A B C D F   Special Remarks:   a. To receive full credit, all work must be submitted on time. Late work will receive one grade cut for each day beyond the due date of the assignment and will not be accepted during the final week of classes.   b. Attendance: College policy states that students may be withdrawn from a course when absent 20% (6 hours) of the scheduled class meetings.  In addition, after missing the fourth instructional hour of a class, students may have points or a percentage deducted from their final grade for further absences. The specific number of points or percentage will be left to the instructor's discretion.   c. Tardy Policy: Students are to be ready to begin classes at the scheduled start of the classes. It is considered unprofessional and disruptive behavior for students to arrive late and/or leave early. Three tardies or early exits may be counted as one absence.   d. Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.   e. Students are expected and encouraged to spend two to three hours outside of class for every contact hour in class.     f. Respect for others and for the teaching-learning situation is the key to successful interaction in the class. Therefore, to promote a positive learning experience for all students, instructors reserve the right to ask a disruptive student to leave the classroom.   g. Use of Electronics in the Classroom Computers and other electronic devices may be used in the classroom only for academic purposes as directed by the instructor.  Texting and/or accessing personal e-mail and social networking sites such as Facebook are not allowed.  All cell phones must be turned off during class. If a student uses an unapproved electronic device during a test or class activity, the student will receive no credit for the activity or test, may be asked to leave the classroom, and/or may fail the course for cheating.     Professionalism Rubric Criteria Excellent Good Weak Unacceptable Attendance Student is present every class meeting and does not leave early. Student has missed two classes and/or left early. Student has missed 3-4 classes or left early more than once. Student misses class continually or leaves early frequently. Punctuality Arrives to class on time; turns in assignments on due date. Arrives late once or misses one assignment deadline. Arrives late twice or misses2 deadlines. Is continually late to class; misses deadlines frequently. Attitude Communicates with a positive attitude; never displays rudeness. Almost always communicates with a positive attitude showing courtesy towards others. Occasionally communicates negatively bordering on rudeness. Often communicates with a negative attitude without regard for others' points of view. Commitment Demonstrates eagerness for the information presented as well as for the learning process. Usually demonstrates an eagerness for the information presented as well as for the learning process. Is indifferent to or uninvolved in the course information and the learning process. Expresses negativity towards information presented for courses or for the learning process. Classroom Interaction Politely accepts feedback and uses it constructively. Remains on task and follows the class rules. Is usually open to positive feedback and follows class policies. Occasionally gets off-task. Is sometimes unwilling to accept feedback, follow directions, or remain on task. Is resistant to positive feedback, directions, or class policies. Is frequently off-task. Modified from CSU Monterey Bay-1 Oct. 2009  8. COURSE OUTLINE     Tentative Schedule (Instructor may vary and/or supplement)     I. Writing A.  Basic Structure of the Paragraph B.  Writing Skills       1.  Writing process (prewriting, revising, and editing)        2.  Organization        3.  Supporting Details     II. Word Choice     III. Sentence Structure     IV. Punctuation and Capitalization    9.     METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:     To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, conferences, and/or peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.   10.    ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:     The English Department supports and adheres to the following policy on academic integrity. Students should refer to their PCC Student Handbook for the complete policy statement.   "Pueblo Community College is committed to providing a superior educational experience for all students who attend the college. Academic integrity and honesty in all educational classrooms and programs are critical in providing this high level of education. . . . . Academic Dishonesty is any form of cheating and plagiarism which results in students giving or receiving unauthorized assistance in an academic exercise or receiving credit for work which is not their own. . . . Plagiarism is the deliberate adoption or reproduction of ideas or words or statements of another person as one's own without acknowledgement." The penalty for violating the standards of academic integrity is failure of the course.   11.    ADA NOTICE:   Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.