Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Grading Scale: Grades are assigned based on the following percentages: 100%-93% = A; 92%-90% = A-; 89%- 87% = B+; 86%-83% = B; 82%-80% = B-; 79%-77% = C+; 76%-73% = C; 72%-70% = C-; 69%-67% = D+; 66%-63% = D; 62%-60% = D-; 59%-0% = F. Tentative Course Outline: The course will progress and cover the following subject matter: Understanding the Technical Communication Environment Planning the Document Developing and Testing the Verbal and Visual Information Learning Important Applications in the Workplace Part For more information, please view the course schedule located at the end of the class syllabus. General Education Goals/Objectives: Goal 4: Demonstrates effective communication Objective 1: Expresses ideas through effective writing Skill 1: Uses the stages of the writing process to develop, organize, and present ideas in writing Skill 2: Analyzes the demands and possible strategies of a writing task, based on topic, purpose, context, and audience, and then accomplish that task with clarity Skill 3: Demonstrates competent writing that includes a clear, original thesis or claim, appropriate evidence and support, a logical structure, and a style of language that serves the writer’s purpose and audience Skill 4: Uses Edited Standard Written English in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax, and presents written work in a style and format consistent with the demands of an academic setting Relationship to Campus Theme: For one of the assignments, students will define a concept relevant to the campus theme: nature, technology, or beyond. Classroom Policies: Participation: Participation is a significant part of your grade, and if you are not “present,” then you obviously cannot participate. To be a successful college student, consistent and constructive participation each week of class is essential and expected. Habitual negligence of your coursework can result in a significant negative impact on your overall grade and financial aid status, and if there has been a significant lack of participation or submissions for two weeks or more, you should not expect to pass the course and may be asked to withdraw. Late Work Policy: All assignments are due as stated on the course calendar (schedule) or as announced via Blackboard. Late work is not accepted -- no exceptions. All unit assignments are due by 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, unless otherwise noted. A few things on this topic: You should not wait until Sunday night to begin the week’s work nor ask for extra time because your computer or internet connection went out. I will have no way to verify such occurrences. Lastly, students are responsible for meeting all specified deadlines -- no exceptions.