Fall 2022 Course Syllabus Course: ENGL-1301 (Section: 03, CRN: 90019) Composition I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Dr. Michelle Judice
Email	judicemw@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6352
Office	Student Success Center - Room: 129
Office Hours	MWF: 10:30-11:30 AM, 1:30-3:30 PM   TR: 9:30-11:30 AM  The BEST way to discuss the class or grades is to set up an appointment with me: judicemw@lamarpa.edu
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Course Information
Description	Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.
Required Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. NO textbook is necessary; all prose and poetry as well as essay directions and examples plus formatting instructions will be provided in Blackboard folders via links or in class handouts.
Additional Materials/Resources	Students MUST HAVE access to and know how to use a computer. Reading and writing assignments will be in Blackboard, so students have to be able to open links that will contain sample texts and assignment instructions. The LSCPA campus has several computer labs open to students: Gates Library, Student Success Center, and Ruby Fuller (essays can be written and printed out in these labs)
Corequisites/Prerequisites	Basic skills competency (TSI complete) in reading and writing required.
Learning Outcomes	Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will: * 1. Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes. * 2. Develop ideas with appropriate support and attribution. * 3. Write in a style appropriate to audience and purpose. * 4. Read, reflect, and respond critically to a variety of texts. * 5. Use Edited American English in academic essays.
Core Objectives	Communication Skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, and visual communication.  Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Lecture Topics Outline	Standard English grammar and punctuation) review Narrative writing (read examples and write essays)  Descriptive writing (read examples and write essays)  Process Analysis writing: (read examples and write essays)  Comparison/Contrast writing: (read examples and write essays)  Argumentation/Persuasion writing: (read examples and write essays)
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Introduction to course, Review syllabus. Plagiarism contract read & signed. Log in/check email LamarPA.    Week 2: Netiquette Review. MLA setup saved, on USB and Cloud. Six Traits Good Writing; Diagnostic Basics Test & Review   Week 3: Review/Discuss Narratives. Review Grammar/Punctuation.    Week 4: (9/14) Review/Discuss Narratives. Review Grammar/Punctuation. Write Essay #1: Narrative Due Sunday midnight   Week 5: Review Grammar/Punctuation. Practice writing/Discussions.    Week 6:  Review Grammar/Punctuation. Practice writing/Discussions.    Week 7:  Review Grammar/Punctuation. Practice writing/Discussions.    Week 8: (10/12) Review/Discuss Description Review Grammar/Punctuation Write Essay #2: Description Due Sunday    Week 9:  Practice writing/Discussions.    Week 10: (10/26) Review/Discuss Process Analysis. Review Grammar/Punctuation. Write Essay #3: Process Analysis Due Sunday    Week 11:  Review Grammar/Punctuation. Practice writing/Discussions.    Week 12:  Review Grammar/Punctuation. Practice writing/Discussions.    Week 13: (11/16) Review/Discuss Compare/Contrast Review Grammar/Punctuation Write Essay #4: Compare/Contrast Due Sunday midnight   Week 14:  Review Grammar/Punctuation. Practice writing/Discussions.    Week 15: (11/30) Review/Discuss Argumentation/Persuasion. Review Grammar/Punctuation Write Essay #5: Argumentation/Persuasion Due Sunday midnight   Week 16: Final
Final Exam Date	December 1, 2022 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 1, 2022 - 9:15 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F Please see/use ten category 1301 Essay Grading Rubric.
Determination of Final Grade	Discussions and any other practice writing assignments: 20%; Essay #1: 10%, Essays 2, 3, 4: 20% each; Final: 10%  ****************************************************************************************** ALL WRITING SUBMITTED MUST BE WRITTEN BY THE STUDENT (him or herself) ENROLLED IN THE CLASS WITH NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE. Plagiarism: A grade of 0 for first time (whatever the assignment is). An F for the entire course if it happens again. Ignorance is NOT a defense. Students MUST know exactly what plagiarism is and the consequences if it is committed. Plagiarism is a serious offense at the college level and will be dealt with as such. Students will read, sign, and submit plagiarism contract that clearly defines plagiarism.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	ALL of the writing in this class must be written by the student enrolled in the class without any outside help. The essays are in-class assignments. Link to Student Handbook section, page 30, on plagiarism: http://www.lamarpa.edu/Lamar/media/Lamar/Files/StudentHandBook.pdf Plagiarism means the appropriation of another person's work or idea and the unacknowledged incorporation that work or idea into one's own work offered for credit. Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person preparing work for credit. All essays will be submitted through Blackboard's Safe Assign link and a hard copy will also be submitted at the end of class. Students will be asked to leave the classroom immediately if caught texting/using a phone or smart watch while working on ANY class assignment. If caught twice, they will not be allowed to return. Phones should be placed on the upper left desk corner during class. Brief glancing is acceptable; reading the screen is not. NO LATE WORK. NO MAKE-UP WORK. This class can be a lot of fun even though your favorite activity may not be writing. Just be forewarned: we write and write and write and ... you get the picture! This IS a composition class and the only way to improve one's writing is to actually write!  Students will have to write IN class, during class, and write each paper by themselves with NO OUTSIDE help. If a student is caught plagiarizing the grade is a 0. There is NO makeup assignment for a plagiarized paper. If plagiarism happens a second time, the student will be asked not to return and an F will be given for the final course grade.
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. A student with several absences will suffer a grade reduction. Missing more than what is allowed during the semester will result in a failure to meet class objectives. Excessive tardiness will, likewise, have an effect on the grade. During the semester, we meet MWF 43 times and MW & TR we meet 30. Three (MWF)or two(TR)absences are allowed. Four tardies equal an absence. Please DO NOT disrupt the class by arriving late; it is not just distracting but it is also rude. I will be here, so I expect you to be. COVID addendum will be added to the Introductory folder in Blackboard. Please read it carefully.
Additional Information	Vocabulary, Reading Quizzes, Discussions, Response Papers, Essays, Common Assignment, and Final. No make-up work. No late work. No outside editing/revising. Plagiarism will be seriously dealt with and a 0 grade given the first time and an F for the class on the second offense. I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. Students are expected to read out loud, on occasion, and actively participate. Students will not be allowed to sleep in class or be rude or disruptive. Find and remember HOW you found OWL at Purdue (save it on your desk top!) Use MLA style. Final note/thought: I am here for you to talk to. PLEASE come see me if life is falling apart, you need extra help or don't understand something, and don't wait until it is too late. This class IS a lot of work but IF you stay current on assignments and seriously try, you can make it through this class. You have to show up for me to help you and that is what I REALLY want to do. But, as my, from the back woods of Maine grandmother used to tell me, "The Lord helps those who help themselves." I can only do so much; you have to regularly attend, pay attention, follow directions, and work hard :-)
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct	LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting	For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern	If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis Email: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341