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Read the assigned pages in the textbook and do the chapter activities. Starting with Chapter 4,
you can check your answers from the answers given in the back of the book, pages 568-586.
A timed Pre-Test
is given at the beginning of the course. The points you get on this test won't
count in your total points for the course. Your score shows you and the instructor what you knew
about writing skills at the beginning of the course.
A timed Post-Test
is given at the end of the course. Again, these points do not count in your
total score. You and the instructor will compare your score at the beginning of the semester to
the score you get at the end.
Graded Quizzes:
The Chapter Quizzes are not timed and show if you have learned the material
well enough to get a good grade on the Chapter Tests which are worth more points than the
quizzes.
You can retake the quizzes
, and your highest retake score is the one that will count
toward total points.
If you get a low score the first time you do a Chapter Quiz, you probably
need to study more before you take the weekly graded Test.
Tests:
A timed test is given at the end of every chapter. At the end of the course a 150 point
Final Test is given.
Graded Assignments:
You are required to write 4 paragraphs worth 50 points each.
Tentative Course Outline:
Consult the Course Content for the Chapter Instructions and Due
Dates.
Learn to write correctly written sentences, paragraphs and essays.
(Gen. ed. goals 1 & 2)
Read and write about an environmental concern.
(Gen. ed.
goal 5)
Read and write about an aspect of cultural diversity.
(Gen.
ed. goal 6)
Relationship to Campus Theme:
This course teaches good written communication skills that are a vital requirement for careers in
science, technology, business, and social science.
Classroom Policies:
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Regular Participation is expected.
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Quizzes, tests, and writing assignments can be done on any computer with Internet
access.
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For taking tests, students need to have a distraction-free area at home, in a computer lab,
at a library, etc.
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The tests can be taken at any time between the given dates and times.
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Each test is timed.
Evaluation: