Syllabus Review
What is the late policy?
Assignments are unlocked for two weeks after the due date. Late assignments get half credit. 5 late penalities will be excused at the end of the semester.
Other than Professor Katie, where can you get help with Writing on Campus?
The Writing Center
Where should you click to find assignments?
Modules
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.
How do you make up participation points when you miss 301?
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.
Name at least three services offered in the COS Health Center.
Where can you find all the class policies?
The syllabus
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.
How many Writing Projects, or Papers, are we writing for English C1000?
4.
Who is the COS Mascot?
Timber
Where you can find instructor feedback?
Clicking on the name of the assignment or the little speech bubble in grades
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.
When is work due for English C1000 and 301?
Mondays and Thursdays at Midnight for English 1000, Saturdays at midnight for 301.
Where is the COS Food Pantry?
On the corner of Meadow and Mooney
How do you make a meeting with Katie?
By clicking on "Contacting Professor Katie."
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.
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.
What are two things a Librarian can help you with?
- finding research
- checking out books
- basic technology help
-accessing the databases
How should you send messages through Canvas?
Through the inbox.
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!