Syllabus for ENC-102

ENGLISH COMPOSITION II


COURSE DESCRIPTION

English Composition II is a course about three aspects of one process: writing an effective research paper. To successfully write such a paper, a student must know how to gather the needed information, organize the information and write in clear prose, and formally document sources in an appropriate format.

COURSE TOPICS

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO1        Engage in the essential academic writing processes of prewriting, drafting, and revision to produce a strong final product.        

CO2        Utilize writing and revision strategies to critically analyze the writing process.

CO3        Formulate a central thesis for an argumentative research paper.

CO4        Demonstrate the ability to write a full-sentence outline.

CO5        Create written and auditory content that makes use of appropriate technology.

CO6        Compose organized body paragraphs that consider the needs of the genre and audience, including appropriate details and evidence.

CO7        Use Standard Edited American English to clearly communicate content to the audience.

CO8        Evaluate scholarly sources and correctly incorporate such sources into academic writing using Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA) format.

CO9     Use appropriate library and Internet resources when researching a topic.

CO10   Employ quotations and paraphrases in academic writing appropriately and responsibly to support a thesis.

COURSE MATERIALS

You will need the following materials to complete your coursework. Some course materials may be free, open source, or available from other providers. You can access free or open-source materials by clicking the links provided below or in the module details documents. To purchase course materials, please visit the University's textbook supplier.

Required Textbooks

COURSE STRUCTURE

English Composition II is a three-credit, online course consisting of eight modules. Modules include an overview, topics, learning objectives, study materials, and activities. Module titles are listed below.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

For your formal work in the course, you are required to participate in online workshop discussions, complete written assignments, and complete a three-part final project. See below for details.

Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.

Promoting Originality

One or more of your course activities may utilize a tool designed to promote original work and evaluate your submissions for plagiarism. More information about this tool is available in About SafeAssign.

Workshop Discussions

You are required to complete eight workshop discussions. The workshop discussions are on a variety of topics associated with the course modules. Each of the workshop discussions are designed to assist you and improve your writing skills throughout the course. For additional information about workshop discussions, be sure to reference this Workshop Document.

Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.

Written Assignments

You are required to complete six written assignments. The written assignments are on a variety of topics associated with the course modules. Each of these written assignments are designed to assist you when preparing for the final project. For specific details about these written assignments, consult the individual course modules.

 

Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.

Final Project

The three-part final project provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate various written skills learned throughout the course using a variety of communication modalities. The final project consists of the following three-parts:

Throughout the duration of the course, you will participate in workshop discussions and submit assignments that assist you in building the skills necessary to complete this project. Be sure to reference the Final Project section of the course website for full instructions and requirements.

Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.

GRADING AND EVALUATION

Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:

All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:

A

=

93–100

C+

=

78–79

A–

=

90–92

C

=

73–77

B+

=

88–89

C–

=

70–72

B

=

83–87

D

=

60–69

B–

=

80–82

F

=

Below 60

To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of C or better (for an area of study course) or D or better (for a course not in your area of study), based on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, discussion postings).

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

First Steps to Success

To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:

Study Tips

Consider the following study tips for success:

ACADEMIC POLICIES

To ensure success in all your academic endeavors and coursework at Thomas Edison State University, familiarize yourself with all administrative and academic policies including those related to academic integrity, course late submissions, course extensions, and grading policies.

For more, see:

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