Syllabus Review
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100

What is the late policy? 

You can turn in five assignments late without penalty. After that it is 50% deducted. Everything locks after two weeks. 

100

Other than Katie and Teaguen, where can you get help with Writing on Campus? 

The Writing Center

100

Where should you click to find assignments? 

Modules

100

In the past, could you use "I" in your Writing? What about in this class?

(answers vary) ... and

Yes, I want you to use I! I'd like your voice to exist in writing. 

200

How do you make up participation points when you miss class? 

You are unable to make up the point for missing class. However, since English 301 is Pass/ No Pass, you just need 70% of the points to pass. 

200

Name at least three services offered in the COS Health Center. 

  • TB Testing/TB Risk Assessments 
  • Flu/Tdap/HepB Series Immunizations
  • Rapid and PCR COVID Testing
  • COVID Self-test Kits
  • STI/HIV Testing
  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Glucose Testing
  • Urinary Tract Infection Testing
  • Over-the-Counter Medications
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring 
  • Hearing/Vision Screening 
  • Nursing assessment, treatment for minor or acute illness/injuries
  • Mental Health Counseling & Referrals
  • Assistance with on-campus student    accidents/injuries
  • General Health Education
  • Disease Prevention Education 
  • Food Pantry
200

Where can you find all the class policies?

The syllabus

200

In the past, did you write five paragraph essays? 

What do we think about five paragraph essays in College? 

(answers vary). 

In college, you're going to be asked to write more complex arguments, so five paragraph essays aren't gonna cut it any more. 

300

How many Writing Projects, or Papers, are we writing for English 1?

4. 

300

Who is the COS Mascot?

Timber, (apparently?) 

300

Where you can find instructor feedback?

In Grades

300

In the past, did you need to have a "hook" in your essay? 

Do you need a hook in your college essays? 

(answers vary)

While its good to catch your reader's attention, this isn't an essential part of writing. 

400

When is work due for English 1 and 301? 

Mondays and Thursdays at Midnight for English 1, Saturdays at midnight for 301. 

400

Where is the COS Food Pantry? 

In the new building, next to the Fresno State Center


400

How do you make a meeting with Katie? 

By clicking on "Meet with Katie." 

400

In the past, could you use Wikipedia? 

What does Katie think about Wikipedia? 

(answers vary)

Its a good place to start for background, but don't quote it. 

500

What counts as plagiarism or academic dishonesty? List at least three things you should NOT do

copy someone else's work, turn in computer generated work, have someone else write something you turn in, turn in work from another class, rephrase something someone else wrote without giving them credit. 

500

What are two things a Librarian can help you with? 

- finding research

- checking out books

- basic technology help

-accessing the databases

500

How should you send messages through Canvas? 

Through the inbox. 

500

In past English classes, what have you done if you're stuck on an assignment? 

What should you do in this class? 

(answers vary)

Please ask for help! We're here for you! 

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