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COLLEGE WRITING PREP SYLLABUS
Fall 2016
Title: ASC 87 College Writing Skills
Credits: 3
Day/Time: MWF 10:00 - 10:50 (or MWF 11:00 - 11:50)
Location:
Library 207
Instructor: Dr. Valerie Meidinger
Office: McFarland 132
Office Hours: MW 12- 2, F 9-10 or by appointment
Office phone: (701) 845-7490
Email:
valerie.meidinger@vcsu.eduCourse Description
: A precollege writing course that prepares students for ENGL 110
COLLEGE COMPOSITION. This course provides instruction in writing error-free sentences,
solid paragraphs, and well organized essays.
Course Objectives
:
Students will be able to
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identify and correct common words that are often misspelled or used incorrectly
•
understand and practice revision techniques
•
recognize and correct non-Standard English that might work against a student achieving
success in a workplace or academic situation in which written communication is
necessary
•
write clearly and economically in writing situations likely to be encountered at the
college level
•
read publications and reflect on them through the written word
Textbook
: No textbook required
Grades
: Grades are based on attendance, participation, weekly assignments, quizzes, and
exams.
Grade Breakdown
: A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
F = Below 60
Attendance:
M
issing class is not acceptable.
If you choose to miss class, there are
consequences. If you miss 5 classes, your grade will automatically be lowered by one letter
grade. (Ex.: If you would have gotten a B in the class, your grade will be lowered to a C if
you've missed 5 classes.) If you miss 8 classes, lose 2 letter grades; and 10 classes, you will fail
the course. Any necessary absences will only be excused if approved by the instructor prior to
class time.