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If you have additional questions or are not certain about what constitute plagiarism, please feel
free to ask.
Disabilities and Special Needs
Any student with disabilities or special needs should contact Disability Services in Lura Manor.
Their phone number is: 701-858-3371. You may also inform me as soon as possible and I can
help you connect with Disability Services so you can received whatever accommodations you
need help meet your educational goals.
Non-Discrimination Language Policy
It is my policy that we avoid discriminatory or hateful language in my classroom. When
participating in classroom discussions everyone is expected to make every effort to be respectful
of each other and the subject matter at hand.
Student Resources
The
Minot State Writing Center
is staffed with tutors who are qualified to help you at any
stage of the writing process. A word of caution: The Writing Center is not an editing service.
You can meet with a tutor in person or correspond with one over the internet. Visit their website
for more complete information, including hours of operation, available appointments, and how to
submit a paper online –
http://www.minotstateu.edu/writingcenter.
Another extremely useful writing resource is the OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue site:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/.Office Hours and Other Forms of Support
My office hours are listed above, or you can make an appointment. But please don’t hesitate to
send me an e-mail. My role as an instructor is to work with you and help you with your writing.
Your role as a student is to be actively engaged in class discussions and to collaborate with your
peers.
Please note: You are entirely responsible for your learning experience and for the grades that you
earn in this class. If you are frustrated or overwhelmed, you must let me know. ASK
QUESTIONS!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Unit One – Weeks 1 - 7
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Focus: Grammar and Mechanics
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Essay: Memoir
Unit Two – Weeks 8-11
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Focus: Essay structure
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Essay: Review