College Writing II

LS 0033-LC03

Tentative Course Schedule

Spring 2012

Instructor:        Linda Robinett

Office:             3E5 AH

Phone:             682-1611 Ext 7386

E-mail:             lrobinett@occc.edu

Office Hours:  MW 8:30-9:30 a.m.,

                        M     12:20 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

                        T       8:30-11:00 a.m.

                        TH    10:30-11:00 a.m. and online 6:30-7:30 p.m.

                        F      9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.

Text:   Evergreen, Custom Edition for OCCC, 9th edition, Dictionary

 

Students are responsible for the material that is covered in class.  If you are unable to attend a class session, please see the instructor during office hours for your assignment.

 

Week 1     Introduction to course

                  Module 1: Diagnostic test and paragraph

                  Chapters 39 and 40 (on your own)

 

Week 2      Modules 2 and 3: Chapters 1, 2, 3

                   Chapter 25

 

Week 3      Module 4: Chapters 26, 27 (Part B Avoiding Fragments)

                   Prepositions: Chapter 33

                   Fragment Quiz

                   Begin Module 5: Description, Chapter 23(Language Awareness)

 

 

Week 4       Module 5 continued, Chapter 7: Description

                   Continue Chapters 26 and 27

                   

                   

Week 5        Description paper due

                    Comma Splice Quiz

                    Chapter 21, 22: Sentence Variety

 

Week 6         Chapter 34: Adjectives/Adverbs

                      Adjective/Adverb Quiz

                      Module 6: Narrative/Process paragraph-Chapters 6 and 8

 

Week 7          Narrative/Process paper written in class

                      Chapter 28, 29, 30

 

Week 8         Continue present tense and quiz over Subject/Verb Agreement

                      Module 7: Illustration, Chapter 5

                      Chapter 32: Pronouns

 

                     

Week 9          Illustration paper written in class

                       Pronoun Quiz

                       Module 9: Cause/Effect, Chapter 12

 

Week 10        Cause/Effect Paper due                     

                      Module 8:  Comparison/Contrast, Chapter 10

 

Week 11         Chapter 36:  The Comma

                       Comparison/Contrast paper due

 

 

Week 12          Comma Quiz

                        Module 10:  The Essay, Chapters 14, 15,

 

Week 13          Module 11:  Persuasive Essay, Chapter 13, 16

                        Essay topics due

                        

Week 14           Apostrophes, Chapter 34

                         Persuasive Essay due

 

Week 15           Final Assessment Paragraph written in class

                         Final CLEAR Test

 

Week 16          Rewrites and Retests

 

** All assignments must be turned in by May 2, 2012, before the final assessment is taken.

 

Grading Policy

 

Upon completion of the course, students will receive and A, B, C, or F.  The scale is as follows:

 

A= 90-100

B= 80-89

C= 70-79

F= 69 and below

 

Scores from each of the grammar modules will be averaged after all modules have been completed.  That average will be counted twice when it is figured in with scores from the writing assignments.    The writing assignments will be graded as follows:

 

A+ = 100     B+= 89      C+=79

A  =  95       B =  85       C = 75

A-=  90       B-= 80        C-=70

 

Papers that must be revised will lose 5 points. Papers that are late will lose one full letter grade. (A would change to B.)

 

The scores from the tests and the writing assignments will be averaged to determine the final grade for the course.  Students who make below 70 on tests or writing assignments will have to retest or rewrite.  Retests (taken in Communications Lab) and revisions must be completed within one week of the original due date. 

 

Attendance Policy:

 

Attendance is critical.  College Writing II covers a great deal of material; therefore, the class moves at a fast pace.  It is important for students to attend class and remain in class for the entire period.  If a student misses more than 2 classes of a TTH or MW class,  he or she may be asked to withdraw from the class.  Three tardies or incidents of leaving early will count as one absence.  Students who do not miss more than 2 days of a TTH or MW class will receive 25 bonus points. 

 

Cell phones and electronic devices must be put away during class!!  I appreciate proper classroom etiquette.

 

 

 

Academic Integrity

Oklahoma City Community College places the highest value on student learning and academic integrity is critical for that learning to take place. A lack of academic integrity will undermine the learning process leaving students less prepared to face challenges in future classes as well as in the work environment. Therefore Oklahoma City Community College expects all students to meet the highest ethical standards in their academic pursuits. Faculty and staff share in the responsibility to ensure standards are maintained.

Violations of academic integrity are viewed very seriously. Any form of academic dishonesty is subject to disciplinary action by the college.

The absence of academic integrity is described as cheating, often defined as “the deception of others about one’s work.” Such acts may include but are not limited to the following list compiled by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Advisory Council:

·         Submitting another’s work as one’s own or allowing another to submit one’s work as though it were his or hers.

·         Several people completing an assignment and turning in multiple copies, all represented either implicitly or explicitly as individual work.

·         Failing to contribute an equal share in group assignments or projects while claiming equal credit for the work.

·         Using a textbook, notes, or technology tools during an examination without permission of the instructor.

·         Receiving or giving unauthorized help on assignment or examinations.
Stealing a problem solution or assessment answers from a professor, a student or other sources.

·         Tampering with experimental data to obtain “desired” results, or creating results for experiments not done.

·         Creating results for observations or interviews that were not done.

·         Obtaining an unfair advantage by gaining or providing access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by the professor.

·         Tampering with or destroying the work of others.

·         Submitting substantial portions of the same academic work for credit or honors more than once without permission of the present professor.

·         Lying about these or other academic matters.

·         Falsifying college records, forms or other documents.

·         Accessing computer systems or files without authorization.

Any violation of academic integrity by a student that is detected by a college staff member shall be reported by the staff member to the appropriate professor or College administrator.

Should a professor determine that a student violation of academic integrity has occurred, the following actions shall be taken.

·         The professor may record a zero for the assignment, require the student to redo the assignment, assign a failing grade in the class, or recommend other appropriate action.

·         The professor shall present in writing to the appropriate Dean and to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs a description of the specific occurrence, supporting documentation and action taken.

·         The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs shall send the student a certified letter that verifies that a report of the incident and the professor’s actions is on file in the office of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. The student may file an appeal in accordance with the Student Appeal of a Grade Procedure if he/she believes that an erroneous or unfair accusation has been made.

·         The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs may file an official complaint of a Student Conduct Code Violation if a) the incident is an extreme violation or b) if there are repeated instances of violations on file. The Student Conduct Code is published each year in the Student Handbook.

Revised 2010

 

 

SAFETY AND SECURITY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

 

The health and safety of all our students, faculty, and staff are OCCC’s prime concern. The procedures outlined below are designed to deal with emergencies of various types. Students should always follow the lead of their instructors.

 

Fire

First notification will come from the fire alarm horns, sirens, and strobes. The class should gather their belongings, exit the building using the nearest exit, and move to a parking lot. Do not use the elevators. No alarm should be treated as a false alarm. Horns, sirens, and strobes are only used for fire alarms.

 

Fire (Special Considerations)

If someone in your area is not physically capable of descending the stairwell, please ensure that they remain in the “area of safe refuge” located just inside each upper-level enclosed first stairwell. There are emergency phones located near each of these areas.

 

Medical

For all medical related issues push the ”emergency” button located on each classroom phone. The phone will display your room number, allowing for fast response to your location. All security officers are trained as first responders and will assist in guiding EMSA to your location. Treat all bodily fluids as if they were contaminated.

 

Bomb

If you receive a bomb threat, document as much information as possible and push the “emergency” button on the phone. If the decision to evacuate is given, the phone will sound an alarm and display a text message. The class should gather their belongings, exit the building using the nearest exit, and move to an open grassy area. Please turn off all wireless devices. (Cell phones, radios, laptops, and other portable devices.)

 

Weather

Tornado warnings that include OCCC will be sent directly to the classroom phone. The phone will sound and alarm and display a text message. The class should gather their belongings, move away from exterior glass and exits, and move to safer areas. These areas are lower-level interior classrooms, restrooms, and stairwells. You should familiarize yourself with the safer areas near your classroom(s). If the city/county sirens are sounding and OCCC is not in the warning area a message will be sent to the classroom phone advising this information.

 

Disturbance/Threats

If someone is causing a disturbance in a classroom call security immediately. Push the “emergency” button located on each classroom phone. Distance yourself from that person, do not place yourself in the person’s exit path and remove all potential weapons from the area. Shelter in place: If there is an armed person or shooter on campus: Close and lock your hallway doors. Turn off the lights, shut the blinds or move away from exposed areas. Use desks, tables and other objects to provide protection. Updated information will be sent to the classroom phone.

 

Policy for Tobacco–Free Environment:

It is the intent of Oklahoma City Community College, “OCCC,” to promote the health, well-being, and safety of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As such, OCCC is an environment free of tobacco use. Smoking or the use of any tobacco products is prohibited on OCCC property.