Elementary Composition W131

When one does a thing, it appears good, otherwise one

would not write it. Only later comes reflection, and one
discards or accepts the thing. Time is the best censor, and
patience a most excellent teacher.
Frdric Chopin
Instructor: Angela Grose
Email: grosad02@ipfw.edu
Office Phone: 260-468-2102
Office: LA 37
Office Hours: Online meeting times available/email for appointment
Classroom: Online, Blackboard
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Textbooks
Bullock, Richard. The Norton Field Guide to Writing. New York: Norton, 2006.
You will also need: A computer with access to the internet. A basic knowledge
of Microsoft Word, and Blackboard.
Specific Course Outcomes for W131:
Students who complete W131 should be able to demonstrate their competence
in four areas:
Rhetorical Knowledge, including the ability to focus on a purpose and
audience; to respond appropriately to different kinds of rhetorical
situations; to adopt appropriate voice, tone, and level of formality; and to
write in several genres.
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing, including the ability to use
writing and reading for inquiry, learning, thinking, and communicating;

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to manage a writing assignment as a series of tasks, including finding,
evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing appropriate primary and
secondary sources; and to integrate ones own ideas with those of others.
Writing Processes, including the use of multiple drafts to create and
complete a successful text; the development of flexible strategies for
generating, revising, editing, and proof-reading; and participation in
collaborative and social processes that require the ability to critique ones
own and others works.
Knowledge of Conventions, including the ability to follow common
formats for different kinds of genres; to practice appropriate means of
documenting ones work; to control such surface features as syntax,
grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Assignment Sequence and Breakdown:
The Argument Proposal (Project 1): In this piece, you will want to pick
a topic that you connect to and can elaborate on since it will be a topic
you will continue to use for your portfolio. You may want to look over the
assignment sheets to help you better understand each assignment and
allow you to make an informed decision over your topic. (3 page single
spaced minimum)
Rhetorical Analysis (Project 2): For your Rhetorical Analysis you will be
making an analytical video with an explanatory statement.
Argument Paper (Project 3): You will be arguing the topic you proposed
in Project 1. (7 page minimum)
Reflection (Project 4): For your flection, you will be writing about the
process of your writing and how you think you progressed in this course.
(no minimum)
Portfolio:
You are required to submit a portfolio for this course during your exit
conference that cannot be rescheduled. Late or incomplete portfolios are not
accepted. Your portfolio will include Project 2, Project 3, and Project 4.
Journals:
You will be responsible for writing several journal entries throughout the
semester. In each of the entries you will write 1) responses to the assigned
readings, 2) reflections of your progress as a writer and researcher. All entries
must be a minimum of 300 words and submitted to MyCompLab where each
entry will be reviewed, evaluated and returned to you. No late journals will be

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accepted and will adhere to the following criteria for grading: 1) thoughtful
reflection/discussion of the assigned topic and 2) meeting the time, length, and
formatting requirements.
Grading:
Each of the four projects listed above will have a rough draft due that will be
counted as 30% of your final grade of the project with the final draft
representing 70%.

Grading Scale:

90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59

A
B
C
D
F

Participation:
Consists of journals, peer reviews, and receiving Writing Center feedback
Formatting of Assignments:
See individual assignments sheets, format is determined by Genre.
Student Resources:
Me: Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions, or if your
struggling in any way. I am happy to help in any way that I can.
The Writing Center: Save time and write better papers for any class
through free individual consultations in The Writing Center. Sign up on
TutorTrac at www.ipfw.edu/casa/wc, or you may submit your writing
online to receive feedback. Questions? Call 481-5740. You will be
required to use the services of the Writing Center either f2f or online.

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Make sure that you get the proper documentation needed to prove that
you have been to a consultation because this will be part of your grade.
CASA: Offers tutering for students with usage or mechanical concerns.
Helmke Library: Librarians can offer help with resources and research.
Computer Labs: Offer students access to computers with internet
service.
Services for Students with Special Needs: If you have a disability or
acquire one, contact Services for Students with Disabilities for the
services and accommodations available at IPFW. There are many other
services available and information about them can be located in your
student handbook.
Purdue OWL: @ https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/

Policies and Procedures for Our Online Course:

Late work will not be accepted. All due dates are listed on the calendar. All
assignments will be posted to Blackboard or emailed to me (see individual
assignment sheets).
Attendance:
Because we are on online class, attendance is proven by your active voice in
our discussions/blogs, and peer reviews.
Ground Rules for Discussion and Peer Review:
Please be considerate of your classmates. Be respectful of each others views
and beliefs, it is okay to be different, that is what makes this world so
interesting. unrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
Sometimes in composition

Ways to Succeed:
class, when I have been
To be successful in this class you need to turn
confronted by someone who
in all assignments. Please come into the
simply cannot get the first word
written on paper, I give the
assignments with an open mind, and I will try
following advice: Say your essay
to help you come into your own unique way of
into a tape recorder and then
writing. Be willing to take some risks, writing
write it down. Maria
can be very personal.
Writing Can Be Fun and Productive:
Dont be afraid, as you begin
At painful times, when composition is
writing; remember that I am here impossible and reading is not enough,
grammars and dictionaries are excellent
for your benefit. Please ask
for distraction. Elizabeth Barrett
questions and ask for help when
Browning

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you need it. I will not realize
when you dont understand something or that something is not clear.
You know the old adage: There is no stupid question. So ask away, it is
my job to help you and answer your questions.
Academic Honesty:
The IPFW 20011-20012 Undergraduate Bulletin describes plagiarism as the
adoption or reproduction of ideas or statements of another person as ones own
without acknowledgment. Plagiarism can lead to an F on the assignment and
possibly the course.
***This syllabus is tentative. I reserve the right to change the schedule at
any time. Please follow the directions of the schedule unless otherwise
instructed. Check the website daily for updates.