• Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying length.
• Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing. Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts.
• Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts.
• Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose.
• Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations.
• Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
• Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a claim.
• Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose college-level writing assignments.
• Recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in reading and writing.  

• 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.  

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  Meet Your Professor

• Introduction Discussion Board (assignment)
• Email Etiquette (assignment)
• Syllabus
• Assignment Schedule
• Introduction to the Course (Quiz)
• Blackboard Orientation

Unit 1- Grammar

• Objectives/Assignments (Short Exercises and Quizzes)
• Parts of Speech- Subjects/Nouns/Pronouns- Verbs- Adjectives/Adverbs- Prepositions- Conjunctions- Quiz
• Punctuation- Commas- End Punctuation- Apostrophes- Quotation Marks/Italics- Other Punctuation- Quiz
• Common Errors- Fragment Sentences- Run-on (Fused) Sentences- Comma Splices- Quiz
• Unit 1 Exam

Unit 2- Plagiarism/MLA Format

• Objectives/Assignments (Short Writing Assignments)
• Avoiding Plagiarism (document)
• What is Plagiarism? (web link)
• Plagiarism Contract (assignment)
• MLA Format (folder) - 5 Paragraph Method
• Three Interesting Things (assignment)

Unit 3- The Writing Process

• Objectives/Assignments (Short Writing Assignments)
• Rhetoric (Audience, Purpose, Tone)
• Sentence Structure- Parts of a Complete Sentence- Complex Sentences- Subject/Verb Agreement- Objects/ Indirect Objects
• Paragraph Structure- Types of Paragraphs/ 5-ParagraphMethod- Introduction Paragraph/Thesis/Hook- Body Paragraphs/ Topic Sentences--- Transitions, Supporting Details- Conclusion Paragraphs

Unit 4- Research-Based Academic Essay

• Essay Topic (assignment)
• Secondary Sources/Library Databases- Source Approval (assignment)
• Thesis Workshop (assignment)
• Outline (assignment)
• Rough Draft (assignment)-Revising, Editing, Proofreading-Peer Review
• Final Draft = Final Exam

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   Originality and Attribution: All work submitted must be original and created by the student. When using AI or any other technology, proper attribution must be given to the sources, tools, or models utilized in the creation of the work.
2. No Automated Content Creation: Students are not allowed to use AI or any automated content generation tools to produce entire essays, papers, or assignments. The use of AI to write complete pieces is considered plagiarism and academic dishonesty.
3. Prohibited AI Applications: Students may not use AI tools or language models to paraphrase or rewrite existing works, including published articles, essays, or academic papers, without proper citation and permission.
4. AI as a Supportive Tool: While students are encouraged to leverage AI for research, language checking, grammar correction, and idea generation, AI should only be used as an aid, not as a substitute for the student's own critical thinking and creativity.
5. Understanding the AI Output: If students use AI-generated content as part of their research or writing process, they must thoroughly understand the material and be able to explain it in their own words.
6. Cite AI Tools and Models: When referencing or discussing AI models or tools in your assignments, provide proper citations and acknowledge the specific resources used.
7. Avoid Plagiarism of AI-Generated Content: If AI-generated content is used in an assignment, ensure that it is properly paraphrased, cited, and integrated into the overall context of the work.
8. Individual Work Requirement: Collaboration and discussion are encouraged, but each student must submit their own original work. Sharing or copying AI-generated content between students is considered plagiarism.
9. Consult with the Instructor: If you are unsure about the ethical use of AI in a particular assignment, consult with the instructor beforehand to get clarification and guidance.
10. Educational Purpose Only: The use of AI tools should be solely for the purpose of improving writing skills, learning, and enhancing the educational experience. Exploiting AI for unfair advantages is strictly prohibited.
11. Regular Plagiarism Rules Apply: The college's standard plagiarism policies and penalties apply to any instances of AI-related plagiarism. Consequences may (most likely WILL) include failing the assignment, course, or facing disciplinary action. Ignorance is NOT a defense.
12. Continuous Learning: Students are encouraged to stay informed about ethical considerations related to AI usage, plagiarism guidelines, and the college's policies on technology and academic integrity.