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This course provides practice in the writing process and stresses effective paragraphs. Emphasis
is placed on learning and applying the conventions of standard written English in developing
paragraphs within the essay. Upon completion, students should be able to compose a variety of
paragraphs and a unified coherent essay. This writing lab is designed to practice the skills
introduced in ENG 090. This course satisfies the developmental writing requirement for ENG
111.
Office hours and writing lab hours are subject to infrequent change; consult your instructor’s
bulletin board for a current schedule. Check both room and the writing lab if you cannot find
your instructor. Office hours may occasionally be pre-empted for meetings.
CONFERENCING:
You may talk about your work with your instructor during office hours at any time, by
appointment or by walk-in. (Scheduled appointments will be seen before walk-ins.) You are
encouraged and welcomed to come and confer with your instructor whenever you feel a need to
discuss any class-related matter. Your instructor suggests that you schedule appointments to
discuss drafts of major assignments. Email is also encouraged for questions or problems.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Feng-Checkett, Gayle, and Lawrence Checkett. The Write Start: Paragraphs to Essays with
Student and Professional Readings. 4th ed. New York: Pearson/Longman, 2008.
Buscemi, Santi, and Charlotte Smith. 75 Readings Plus, 9th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010.
Mission:
Mayland Community College’s General Education core courses will provide the essential
body of knowledge and skills that enable all degree-level students to perform competently
as employees and as contributing members of society.
Graduates of all degree programs at Mayland Community College will have completed the
general education core. That core encompasses the essential knowledge and skills that enable all
degree-level students to perform competently as employees and as contributing members of
society. Upon completion of the general education core, students will be able to demonstrate the
following:
1. Effective communication in speaking and listening situations needed for college,
personal, and work successes
2. Effective communication in writing and reading situations needed for college,
personal, and work successes
3. Logical, critical, and creative thinking to evaluate evidence and reach a
conclusion
4. Application of basic computer use skills
5. Application of fundamental math skills
6. Basic awareness of the diversity of various world groups from both historical and
contemporary contexts
This course directly supports the mission statement and competencies for the General
Education core courses in the Division of Arts and Sciences:
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COURSE OBJECIVES:
The student will:
A. Review the steps in the Writing Process.
B. Practice writing and supporting a thesis statement.
C. Learn to develop unity, support, and coherence in paragraphs.
D. Learn to use correct sentence skills in writing essays.
E. Eliminate common errors such as sentence fragments, run-on sentences, comma splices,
subject/verb agreement, and pronoun agreement errors from writing.
F. Learn to recognize and implement patterns of expository essay writing.
G. Learn familiarity with library research sources.
H. Practice basic research techniques.
I. Participate in group activities to practice the steps of the writing process.
J. Prepare journal entries responding to class-work critical prompts.
K. Present completed projects, both group and personal, to the class.
L. Use a word processor for the writing process.
M. Keep a portfolio of all graded work.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is crucial for success in English 090. Students should avoid any absences and should
contact the instructor regarding any absences. If a student has not been in contact with the
instructor and has not attended class for a consecutive two-week-long period, an
administrative withdrawal will be submitted by the instructor. A student who is withdrawn
will not be re-admitted and, unless he or she officially drops the class, will receive an F for the
course. A student will be allowed three absences. Each absence which occurs after the
allowed three absences will result in one letter grade deducted from your final grade. There
will not be any excused absences.
If you are absent, you are still responsible for turning in your assignments on time.
Absences do not excuse your assignments. Late assignments will not be accepted.
IF YOU KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE OUT, YOU CAN ALWAYS DO THE
ASSIGNMENT IN ADVANCE AND TURN IT IN EARLY.
TARDINESS
Students who are tardy often miss important information that will not be repeated for their
benefit. A tardy is when you are late to class up to fifteen minutes. Any tardies over fifteen
minutes will result in an absence. Three tardies will equal one absence. Students are
responsible for making certain that the instructor has counted them present if they arrive late to
class. Leaving early (fifteen minutes or less before the end of class) will count as a tardy.
Leaving more than fifteen minutes before the end of the class will result in an absence. Leaving
the classroom during the class period will result in a tardy. You need to use the restroom
before class. Tardies will not be excused.
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WITHDRAWAL:
Dates for withdrawing from the class, both with and without penalty, are as follows:
Wednesday, August 25: Last day of drop/add
Friday, September 24: Last day for unconditional withdrawal
Tuesday, November 2: Last day for conditional withdrawal
During times of inclement weather, there are four (4) options related to MCC’s operation. They
are as follows:
OPTION A: MCC operates on a regular schedule with no delay.
OPTION B: MCC operates on a delayed schedule for students and staff. College opens
at 10 AM
OPTION C: MCC classes are cancelled; the staff reports at 10 AM.
OPTION D: MCC is closed for both students and employees.
Note: If there is not an announcement made on radio or TV stations, or on the MCC Website, or
LEO, or via MCC’s automated telephone service, then OPTION A (regular schedule) is in effect.
1. Careful reading of each day’s assignment. The standard ratio for college course work is
1:2. This means that for each contact hour (hour in class) you will need to plan to spend
two hours outside the class preparing, reading, researching, writing, etc. and studying the
assigned material.
2. Active participation in class discussions and activities. The rule in this class is
“Participate” not “Dominate”.
4. Please do not bring any child or any visitor to this class. See your student handbook
regarding children and visitors on campus. We will strive to be a learning community in
this class, and your personal support is vital.
To help students, faculty, and staff in this transition, the College will offer several programs in
coping with the new procedure, including tobacco cessation programs and support. These programs
will be offered throughout the year and will begin soon.
8. Helping keep the campus and classrooms clean. Dispose of any food or drink container
before you leave the classroom.
9. Cell phones need to be turned off and placed either in your backpack or in your
purse. Use of cell phones during class is considered inappropriate and disruptive
behavior.
a. If a student’s cell phone rings/vibrates during class, the instructor will ask the
student to turn it off and give the student a verbal warning.
b. A second incident will result in the student being asked to leave the classroom,
and the student will not be allowed back into class. The student will receive an
“F” for the course.
11. No personal electronic equipment, including, laptops, PDAs, MP3 players, etc. may be
used at any time during class, especially during exams. This will be treated as a class
disruption.
12. You will need to keep a portfolio containing all graded assignments. Portfolios (or
notebooks) should be complete, neat, and in order by date. Students should bring their
portfolios to all class meetings. Failure to produce the portfolio at the assigned time will
result in a zero. Late portfolios will not be accepted and will result in a zero.
This class is a formal college learning environment, a privilege that you have paid form
and it should be respected as such. Even if you feel you are not here to work and to learn,
other students are. The rights of students who behave in an academically, and socially
The definition of a disturbance is decided at the discretion of the instructor and shall
include any behavior which may disrupt the learning experience of other students.
Students who disrupt the learning process for others and do not respond
immediately and completely to any and all behavior modification requests made by
the instructor will be asked to leave the classroom. This request may occur at any
time during the class meeting. Any student who is asked to leave and does not obey
may be escorted out by campus security.
Student or students may return to the classroom after meeting with the instructor. Any
missed classes before your meeting with the instructor will result in zeros for any class
assignment(s), class participation, and/or tests that have been given during the days missed.
If there is a second offense, the student(s) will be asked to leave the classroom and
will not be allowed to return. The student(s) will receive an “F” for the course.
You will need to inform the instructor that you are a volunteer fire person by the
end of the first class meeting.
If you carry your pager with you to class, you will need to turn your pager to vibrate
during class hours. If your pager goes off, please quietly step outside to listen to your
pager. You have a choice – you can choose to go to your pager call or you can choose to
stay in class. If you choose to go to your call, please pack up your belongings quietly and
leave. You will be required to complete a make-up assignment before the next class
period. It is your responsibility to contact the instructor for your make-up assignment. If
you do not complete this make-up assignment by the start of the next class period, you
ETHICS:
Any student caught cheating in any way, especially plagiarizing (copying someone else’s work
or writing and presenting it as your own) may automatically receive an “F” for the course.
Students should be aware of the following definitions of academic dishonesty set forth in the
student handbook. Performance of any of these acts will be considered cheating and are grounds
for that student receiving a failing grade in the course:
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you plagiarize a major paper, you WILL receive a grade of
“F” for the entire course.
ADA STATEMENT:
Any student requesting special accommodations for this course due to a disability should apply
for services through the S.O.A.R. Office or the Counseling Center, which will document the
disability. A counselor will then help determine which accommodations, if any, the student
needs for success in this course.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Grades are available as follows:
In the interest of fairness, any extra credit opportunities given will be made available to all
students, not to individuals.
Grades will be based on the instructor’s assessment of each student’s work throughout the
semester.
GRADING
Points Grade
2604 - 2800 A
2380 - 2603 B
2156 - 2379 C
0 - 2155 F
93 – 100 = A
85 - 92 = B
77 – 84 = C
Less than 77 = F
PLEASE NOTE:
A. YOU NEED TO EARN AN “A”, “B”, OR “C” TO PASS THIS CLASS.
B. ANY SCORE LOWER THAN A “C” IS FAILING.
C. STUDENTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY SUBMIT ALL OF THE FIVE (5) MAJOR
PAPERS, REGARDLESS OF LATENESS, IN ORDER TO PASS THIS CLASS.
LAB GRADING:
Points Grade
558 - 600 A
510 - 557 B
462 - 509 C
0 - 461 F
THE ONLY WAY THAT LAB ASSIGNMENTS CAN BE MADE UP IS IF YOU HAVE
CONTACTED THE INSTRUCTOR (VIA EMAIL OR PHONE CALL) BEFORE THE START
OF THE LAB CLASS. MESSAGES SENT THROUGH OTHER STUDENTS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
MAKING UP THE LAB ASSIGNMENT THAT YOU HAVE MISSED DOES NOT REMOVE
THE ABSENCE FROM YOUR ATTENDANCE.
MAKE-UP WORK:
Students may not make up in-class assignments or tests that were missed due to absence or
tardiness. If a student knows he or she will be absent on the day of an assignment, prior
arrangements may be made with the instructor.
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO KEEP BACKUP COPIES OF ALL COMPUTER FILES, BOTH ON
FLASH DRIVE, ON LEO, AND ON PAPER, UNTIL THEY HAVE THEIR FINAL GRADE.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
This schedule may be changed to suit the individual needs of the class. Assignments may be
added or changed. All changes will be announced in class and will be on LEO. Activities need
only be done if specifically assigned.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1
Aug. 19:Introduction to English 090 & 090A (Lab)
Discussion of Syllabus and expectations orientation to textbooks
Week 2
Aug. 24: Critical Thinking and Reading; The Writing Process
Assignment #1: Have read Write Start pages 1-20.
Have done Practice 1 on page 11 and Practices 1-4 on pages 17-20.
Have done vocabulary words on page 8. (Designer Babies)
Week Four
Sept. 7:Descriptive Essay
Assignment #6: In 75 Readings Plus
Have read pages 60-64 “Marry Absurd”
Have done the Questions for Discussion (a-l).
Have read pages 72-77 “Revisiting Sacred Ground”
Do the Questions for Discussion (a-l).
Week Five
Sept. 14: Comparison or Contrast Essay
Assignment #7: Have read Write Start pages 166 – 187.
Have done Practices 1, 2, and 4 on pages 168-173.
Week Nine
Oct. 12: No Classes – Fall Break
Week Ten
Oct. 19 Persuasion Final Draft is due.
Week Eleven
Oct. 26: Process Essay
Assignment #12: In 75 Readings Plus
Have read pages 111-115 “Chronicles of Ice”
Have done the Questions for Discussion (a-j).
Week Twelve
Nov. 2:
Assignment #14 Have read pages 25-30 “37 Who Saw Murder Didn’t Call Police”
Have done the Questions for Discussion (a-j).
Process Final Draft is due.
Week Thirteen
Nov. 9: Narrative Essay
Assignment #16: Have read Write Start pages 101-117 (Short Yet Not Sweet)
Have done Narrative Technique & Critical Reading Questions
on pages 110 & 111
Week Fourteen
Nov. 16:
PORTFOLIO IS DUE –LATE PORTFOLIOS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED (THE LATE COUPON WILL NOT BE HONORED
WITH THIS PROJECT.)
Week Fifteen
Nov. 23:
Assignment #17: Additional Readings
In 75 Readings Plus
Have read pages 453-458 “An Indian Father’s Plea”
Do the Questions for Discussion (a-i).
Have read pages 504-509 “Coyote vs. Acme”
Do the Questions for Discussion (a-j).
Week Seventeen
Dec. 7: Final Exam Review & Jeopardy
Dec. 9: Final Exam Part I – Essay Section
Week Eighteen
Dec. 14: Jeopardy/ Final Exam Review
Dec. 16: Final Exam Part II
To pass this class you must have met the following requirements:
1. Correctly completed and submitted the five (5) required essays.
2. Earned the required amount of points to pass the class.
3. Passed Eng 090A lab section of this class.
4. Not gone over the absence and tardy limit.
5. Met the entire list of course objectives listed on page 3.
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