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English
1520-01557 – Composition II
Marcella Warner
Winter 2008
mmwarner@oaklandxcc.edu
T
6:00 – 8:55 p.m.
– Room G – 108
OCC Voicemail TBA
In English
1520, students will write research papers using the Modern Language
Association (MLA) style. The assignments progress to the final project,
an extensive research paper and presentation of your findings. This
course is structured to allow students maximum exposure to research and
formal writing, and meets General Education Attribute 1. Communicate
Effectively.
GRADES
will be based upon your work. Grades will be given on final drafts of
papers. You will also be given feedback on your work from your peers and
instructor. The number of points earned on the following scale will
determine your final grade:
470
– 500 = A
420 – 434 = B
370 – 384 = C
320 – 334 = D
450
– 469 = A-
400 – 419 = B-
350 – 369 = C-
300 – 319 = D-
435
– 449 = B+
385 – 399 = C+ 335 –
349 = D+
below 300 = F
PROJECTS/POINTS:
All projects contribute to the final paper and are required. Assignments
will be graded if they are turned in on the due date. If not, you will
be given a 0.
Narrative =
50
Interview/Observation/Questionnaire = 50
Critique Source = 50
*Participation
= 75 Final
Paper = 200
Presentation = 75
* Five (5)
participation points per class period will be given if you arrive before
attendance is taken and remain until class is dismissed in addition to
completing in-class assignments.
ATTENDANCE
is mandatory. If you miss more than six class hours, you will be asked
to withdraw and reenroll when you have the time to devote to research
and writing. I f you elect not to withdraw after failing to meet the
attendance requirements, you will earn a failing grade.
REQUIRED
TEXT: Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research
Papers, Sixth Edition. The text can be purchased at the OCC
bookstore. A collegiate dictionary and a good thesaurus are necessary
for your success. You must bring text to every class meeting.
TECHNOLOGY/ONLINE
RESEARCH: A workshop will be conducted in the college library to
familiarize students with online research techniques using peer-reviewed
academic materials. All assignments must be word-processed and students
must keep copies.
CELL
PHONES and other electronic devices, which are not related to
coursework, must be off and out of sight during class.
PLAGIARISM
POLICY: If there is any evidence of plagiarism in your work, you
will receive a failing grade and be placed on academic report.
ACADEMIC
SUPPORT: If you require special assistance, contact the PASS Office
on Campus. PASS will inform the instructor of any special conditions
and/or required accommodations. Complete review of this and other
college policies in OCC catalog on Day 1.
*TENTATIVE
CLASS SCHEDULE
AND
ASSIGNMENTS
Assigned
readings are to be completed prior to scheduled class date. Ask
questions and take notes during discussion.
January 8
Introductions/Discussion of Course Requirements, Policies, Text.
Read
“Foreword,” Chapter 1, Research and Writing,” and Chapter 2,
“Plagiarism.”
January
15
The Narrative. Read Chapter 3, “The Mechanics of Writing,”
and Appendix A, “Selected Reference Works by Field.”
January 22
The Narrative. Library Research. Online Research.
Topic Selection Due.
January 29
Primary/Secondary Research: Gathering Information.
Interview/Observation/Questionnaire: Requesting Information.
Read
Chapter 4, “The Format of the Research Paper,” and Chapter 5,
“Preparing the List of Works Cited.”
Narrative
Due.
February
5
Discussion of Sources/Topics. Read Chapter 6, “Documentation:
Citing Sources in the Text,” and Chapter 7, “Abbreviations.”
Working Bibliography Due.
February
12
The Writing Workshop. Consultation with instructor.
Primary Research (Part 1) Due.
February
19
Thesis. Organizing Information. Consultation with instructor.
Critique of Source Due.
March
4
Group Writing Workshop. Consultation with instructor.
Draft 1 Due.
March
11
Revising and Editing. Consultation with instructor.
Primary Research (Part 2) Due.
March
18
Partner Writing Workshop. Consultation with instructor.
Draft 2 Due.
**March
25
Writing Day. Consultation with Tutor/Open Writing Lab.
April
1
Revising and Editing. Presentations and Critiques Requirements.
Sign-up for presentations.
April
8
Peer Editing. Presentation Practice.
Final
Research Paper Due.
April 15
Presentations and Critiques.
April
22
Presentations and Critiques.
*This
schedule is subject to change Additional readings and assignments will
be given in class.
**Class
will not meet this day, but you are obligated to attend the Open Writing
Lab (OWL) at
least
once before this date. |
