Description: Practice in prewriting, organizing,
drafting, revising,
and editing; emphasis on personal
and informative writing using various strategies appropriate to college
assignments. A 1000-1500 word
informative paper using written sources is required. Prerequisite:
grade
of C(2.0) or better in ENG 105.
Texts: Ruszkiewicz, Hairston, Seward SF Writer
(3rd edition)
rhetoric/reader: for Dr. M. Brown, Kennedy, Kennedy, Smith, Writing
in the Disciplines, 5th ed.
a college dictionary such as American Heritage Dictionary or The
Webster's
New World Dictionary
Supplies: bring two pocket folders for course work and
portfolio;
Dr. Brown provides a Writing Guide
Technology: Classes use word processing and internet research.
Students provide disks, paper.
ENG 105 Competencies: By the end of ENG 105, the student demonstrates skills in these areas:
1. Write with sufficient fluency to produce an in-class essay
of 400-500
words.
2. Formulate a clear thesis appropriate to the length and scope of
the CMA 105 theme (400 word min.).
3. Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between audience,
writer, subject matter, & purpose.
4-6. *Develop and use a suitable organizational plan, use a consistent
and appropriate rhetorical strategy
or strategies of development, and present specific
supporting details and examples.
7. Demonstrate reasonable competency in basic revising and editorial
skills.
8. Demonstrate reading skills appropriate to sifting through
information,
judging usefulness, and relating
it in a clear and honest fashion, as reflected in
assignments
such as summary, paraphrase, and synthesis.
9 Incorporate written sources appropriately in an informative paper
of 4-6 typed pages (1000-1500 wd).
*master strategies for documentation of quotes and
paraphrase
from sources (see Plagiarism Policy)
ENG 105 Writing Portfolio: At the end of the
course, each
student submits a portfolio of work for
review by the instructor (for a letter grade) and 1 or 2 composition
faculty (pass or no pass):
1. one revised essay and all stages of work on the essay
2. the 1000-1500 word research paper (with a marked draft and/or
copies of sources)
3. a reflective essay on the student's writing & growth
as a writer in the areas emphasized in this course
Composition Department and University Policies (see
ETL Composition
web site; *adapted mb)
Absences: An instructor may fail a student who misses
more than 6 hr/2 wks of class for any reason.
Plagiarism: Students should commit to academic
integrity&understand
the Academic Honor Code.
*For a C or above in ENG 105, prove you can document correctly
& avoid unintentional plagiarism.
*Plagiarism as fraud, knowingly presenting another's work
as yours, means F in the course.
ADA: A student with a documented disability needing
academic adjustments should speak now to the
teacher & Ms. Walker, Disability Support Services,
DF Lowry, 521-6695. Discussions are confidential
Class Policies for Successful Completion of ENG 105 with
Dr. Monika
Brown
Writing classes involve
instruction, practice, research, computer work, and workshops. Your
instructor, a guide and coach, provides directions and guidance and
responds carefully to your work.
Your college education costs
$9000 a year. Full-time college resembles a full-time job:
limit outside commitments, come to class prepared, and do your best
work. Ask for the instructor's help,
cooperate with your writing group, and use the Library,
Computer
Services, and the Writing Center.
By the end of the semester, C or better is expected on the Portfolio,
Research Paper, and 2 Essays.