Class Goals
T/F: You will not need to integrate outside sources such as the library or internet in your writing in this class.
False: you WILL need to...
Reading-Writing Objectives: 2a, 4a, 4b
What is the name of the required textbook?
Little Seagull
How many points would you get for a class day that you are late, but completed your HW and participate a lot in class?
4
T/F You can turn in late work in this class if you had an unexcused absence the class before.
False
Name 2 of the ways you can contact/see me if you need help. |
LINE, email, set up appointment see me at office hour, see me in AA.
T/F: You will be expected to use MLA Citation Format and type your writing for this course.
False: APA
Writing Mechanics: 1
Which aspect of your grade has the heaviest weight?
Research paper and components (65%)
How many points would you get for a class day that you are on time, but without your HW and you fall asleep in class?
0
T/F If you are absent, your ACII instructor will email you to tell you what we did in class and what the homework.
False
If you need help with after 6PM with a question about what is due the next day, what should you do? Write these in order of first to last.
1. Re-read the assignment post/instructions/requirements carefully
2. Look closely and carefully through your notes from class
3. Contact one of your peers from class or LINE the group
(2 part) Name the three categories of objectives we have for this course and give an example for each.
1. Reading-Writing Objectives
2. Writing Process & Organization Objectives
3. Writing Mechanics Objectives
T/F: Because this is a writing course, you won’t have to present anything.
False. Poster Presentation.
(Do some math) (2 part) You have 70% in coursework, 2 unexcused absences, 2 excused absence, and 9 tardies. What is your actual % grade? You are late 3 more times. Now what is your grade? |
A) 2 unexc
+ 2 exc (1 unex)
+ 9 tardies (3 unex)
= 6 total unexcused absences = -7% = 63%
B) 3 tardies = 1 unexc = 7 total unexcused absences = -14 = 56%
T/F If you turn in late homework, you will receive 10 points off.
False, you will receive a zero.
What should you do if you need to contact me in case of a personal emergency or urgent issue?
write “Urgent: [your problem]” in the subject line of email or at beginning of LINE message
T/F: Reviewing others’ work and having your work reviewed by a peer is a part of this course.
True
Writing Process & Organization Objectives:
4 & 5
What do you need to pass in order to pass the class?
You need to get 60 or above on both the coursework AND the final draft.
How many excused absences equal 1 unexcused absence?
2
What are the three types of plagiarism?
Plagiarism, cheating, contributing to academic mis-conduct
When is the final draft due?
December 15th at 8:00am
What are the five styles you will choose from for you research paper?
problem/solution
compare/contrast
argument
cause/effect
or a combo
What will you need to do if you change your topic mid-way through the research paper process?
Complete each assignment/step of the paper for your new topic before proceeding.
How many tardies equal 1 unexcused absence?
3
T/F It's okay to make small changes (use synonyms) to an author's words and put it in my paper.
False. You need to present the information in a whole new way.
When is your first assignment due? What is it?
Personal Statement. Due September 10