Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

· Performance Indicator 3: Evaluates the effectiveness and validity of an author’s style, organization, support, evidence, and presentation. · Performance Indicator 4: Recognizes the connection style and language have to an author’s topic, audience, context, and purpose · Performance Indicator 5: Synthesizes information and ideas from multiple sources Learning Outcome 3: Integrates information sources effectively · Performance Indicator 1: Finds a variety of information resources · Performance Indicator 2: Evaluates the relevance and reliability of sources · Performance Indicator 3: Uses information resources ethically and honestly, preserving the meaning of the source and documenting the use of the source in the style appropriate for the student’s discipline or field · Performance Indicator 4: Synthesizes information effectively in the student’s own text Learning Outcome 4: Collaborates with others · Performance Indicator 1: Participates in class discussions and in any group projects and activities · Performance Indicator 2: Participates in class discussions, peer editing, and group activities or projects, responding productively and respectfully to the work and ideas of others and considering the ideas and suggestions of others. MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Each student will be expected to read all material assigned in the syllabus. 2. A student-faculty conference is required during the first six weeks of class for all students with a D or F average. Faculty will schedule this conference during their office hours. Students wishing to withdraw from the class must have two documented conferences with the instructor. 3. Each student will be responsible for working on his/her areas of weakness. The instructor may assign remediation work and make an appointment with the student in the writing center during scheduled hours. 4. Pop quizzes, and/or weekly quizzes, may be used by the instructor to assess student progress. 5. Impromptu class essays, assigned class essays, and/or out-of-class essays will be required and graded on a regular basis. Approximately 4,500 words will be required in order for any student to receive a passing grade. Multiple essays, including one documented essay (research paper), must be written by each student. Short writing exercises may be used to teach specific objectives. Final drafts will be prepared on a computer and submitted to Blackboard. Each essay is expected to be neat, edited for careless errors, and turned in on time. Each instructor may specify other requirements. Make-up work is the responsibility of the student.