Congratulations, you found the blog. This is the place you want to check at the beginning of each week where you will find the details you need for working through the weekly assignments.
Assignment #1
Read the syllabus and respond. The syllabus appears on CANVAS. Look at the list on the left side of the Canvas screen. Click on "Syllabus." The syllabus will also appear at the end of today's blog. Both copies are the same.
A. Write three items of interest from the syllabus.
B. Write up to three questions you have about the course or about the syllabus.
This counts as your entry to class. The responses to A and B are due by midnight on January 15, 2020.
Once you finish reading and responding to the syllabus, you will be ready to work on Assignment #2 - Getting to Know You. It is important to me to know a little bit about you, the writer.
Assignment #2 - Getting to Know You, the Writer
- Let's get ready to write!
- Take your camera/phone or sketch pad with your and walk around your yard, neighborhood, or a favorite trail. The location of the walk does not matter as long as you find something of interest that relates to you, the writer, in some way.
- Maybe you will see a plant with thorns. Is life difficult? Do you fight the thorns? Can you thrive without much? Are you a survivor? Is your writing a battle?
- Whatever you find, make sure you can compare yourself and your writing to the picture you take.
- Do you have a favorite song? If so, why do you like the song? What does the song say about you? How is your life like the lyrics, or is it? Do you have memories associated with the song? Are there songs that symbolize your writing?
- What is your motto? If you don't have a motto, take a look at a quotation site and find a quotation that represents something about you. and about your writing.
www.brainyquote.com
Now, introduce yourself in writing - 1-2 pages. Post it in Canvas by 11:59 pm on January 19, 2020.
This is your opportunity to share a little about you and about your writing experiences. Talk on paper. Include the items listed below.
- Include the picture or sketch or written description of the item you selected to represent you. (Some folks have trouble posting pictures. A written description is just fine. )
- Use the information about the song as it relates to you. Give credit to the author of the lyrics, performing artist, song title.)
- Include and explain your motto or favorite quotation. Feel free to include additional information.
Assignment #3 - Things That Are Yellow
A. Make a list all the things that are yellow. Aim for 20 or more!
B. Look up the many symbolic meanings of "yellow."
This is a place to start: https://www.bourncreative.com/meaning-of-the-color-yellow/
Conduct a search of the meanings of "Yellow." That will lead you to additional sites. Read the information from at least three sites.
C. In your own words write a paragraph or two and explain the meaning of the color yellow. Do you agree or disagree with the information you located? Would you rate "yellow" as a positive or negative color? Explain. Look back at your list and see how many of the items were positive, and how many were negative. Consider your list when writing your paragraph(s).
Assignment #4 Life in the Early 1900s.
The first story you will read is "The Yellow Wallpaper." The following information will help you to understand the time period in which the story is set. The author lived and wrote is this era.
A. View this video or research on your own to discover that life was like in the early 1900s. Pay attention to the roles of woman and the roles of men.
After viewing or researching, Write a one page summary of life in the early 190o's. Explain the good and the challenging. Also explain if you would have liked to live in that era.
B. What did wallpaper look like in the early 1900s?
Study popular patterns and colors. You may visit additional sites. Then write a personal reaction to the designs of the era. Would you use any of the wallpaper today? Have you visited places that use that style of wallpaper? Explain.
Be sure to read through the information at this site before reading the short story. You will need to make a list of all things "gothic" in the story.
Assignment #5 Reading of "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Before you read, learn a little about the author. As you read, list items, actions, events that mirror the experiences of the author. (List C)
Viewing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02AoEDFOjV0
Reading:
https://connecticuthistory.org/charlotte-perkins-gilman/
You will be making three lists:
A. Things that are yellow or yellow-like in the story.
B. Things that are gothic. (Think of this as things one might expect to find in a haunted hours.)
C. Things that relate to the life of the author.
Each list is worth 15 points. Post the lists in Canvas.
or
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1952?msg=welcome_stranger (Thisoffers Kindle format.)
If you are an audio learner, feel free to listen as you follow along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAtMU_BW-0k&t=92s
Assignment #6: Discussion Board
Each week you will participate in the discussion as posted on the board. Your first post is due by midnight on Thursday of each week. Your responses to three other posts are due by midnight on Sunday of each week. There are NO late options. You must post on time.
Week #1 Discussion of YELLOW!
Take a few minutes to think about "yellow." What experiences have you had with the color? Perhaps someone ignored the yellow light and was not able to stop in time at an intersection. Maybe your favorite color is yellow. You might have a memory about something special that was yellow. For example, my grandmother's kitchen cabinets were yellow. Her kitchen was warm and filled with love along with delicious food.
Some of you might fear spring in Arizona where the trees and flower are mostly yellow and bring on endless sneezes and sniffles. Others might treasure the memories of a spring drive through the desert where, instead of the usual browns, the land was dancing in yellow blossoms.
This is an invitation to write and post about something yellow. Be descriptive. Make the experience come alive.
Then, react to the posts of three others.
20 points for the original post
10 points for each response
Total: 50
Syllabus: A copy also appears on CANVAS. Just click on the word "syllabus" in the menu on the left of the CANVAS screen.
ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Online Spring 2020
First-Year Composition (Lecture)
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TBA
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Internet/ Online Class
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Jan 13, 2020-
Mar 6, 2020 |
Jan 17, 2020
(Refund Date) Feb 3, 2020 (Deadline for Students to Withdraw with Guaranteed Grade of W) |
First – Year Composition – 3 Credit Hours
Instructor: Mrs. Patricia Eaton
Canvas Message: Please use the
Canvas message feature to contact me. It is the best way to get a message to me
and to receive an answer.
E-mail: patricia.eaton@estrellamountain.edu
(Please use the message feature on Canvas instead. I check that several
times a day. I only check the e-mail daily.)
The blog gives
you the “big picture” of the week. Read it before working on the assignments. It is my way of communicating with you. Many questions that you
might have related to isolated assignments are answered on the blog.
Required Texts: None – You are required to check the blog for links to readings, class work, and homework.
Required Texts: None – You are required to check the blog for links to readings, class work, and homework.
Note: The syllabus is subject to change based on the needs and progress of the class.
Important: If you miss deadlines, be
sure to contact me via CANVAS message after
reading the blog. Feel free to ask questions and ask for help.
Required Course Materials, Supplies, and Technologies
- A computer with
Internet access. The college has many of these available
in the Media Center on the main campus if you are having trouble with
this. Free Internet is available at many public places such as book stores
or fast-food establishments.
- Microsoft Word –
This is free to students. Check with the technology center for details.
Their desk is by the front doors of the building. Compose in Word. Then, copy/paste into CANVAS. Other programs,
such as Google Docs, do not always translate to Canvas. If your formatting
is incorrect, you will be docked points on final copies or on other
projects where formatting is a graded element.
- All
assignments MUST be submitted on Canvas in the assignment space. I cannot
accept work that is attached to
e-mails or to Canvas messages.
Course
Description
(Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of “C” or better.)
English 102 builds upon skills developed in English 101. This course will require students to analyze and respond to text-based writing. Students will examine essays, short stories, and poetry. Students will be responsible for writing a minimum of three short critical essays to develop skills in textual analysis, written expression, and proper documentation. One of these writing assignments will be counted as an essay exam. These essays should be approximately three to five pages in length, typed, double spaced throughout, and have one-inch margins on all sides. Place your name, the date, and the course title in the upper left hand corner of the first page. Follow MLA formatting and guidelines for documentation.
In addition, students will be introduced to research strategies, note-taking, organization, and documentation in order to write well-developed and properly documented research papers. In completing research papers, students will demonstrate the ability to read difficult material with comprehension; to process information through quotation, summary, and paraphrase, and to integrate the ideas of others into their own sustained written examination of a subject.
The length of the research paper should be between 1,500-2,500 words.
English 102 builds upon skills developed in English 101. This course will require students to analyze and respond to text-based writing. Students will examine essays, short stories, and poetry. Students will be responsible for writing a minimum of three short critical essays to develop skills in textual analysis, written expression, and proper documentation. One of these writing assignments will be counted as an essay exam. These essays should be approximately three to five pages in length, typed, double spaced throughout, and have one-inch margins on all sides. Place your name, the date, and the course title in the upper left hand corner of the first page. Follow MLA formatting and guidelines for documentation.
In addition, students will be introduced to research strategies, note-taking, organization, and documentation in order to write well-developed and properly documented research papers. In completing research papers, students will demonstrate the ability to read difficult material with comprehension; to process information through quotation, summary, and paraphrase, and to integrate the ideas of others into their own sustained written examination of a subject.
The length of the research paper should be between 1,500-2,500 words.
In addition,
numerous shorter writings will be completed.
Course Competencies
1. Develop skills in selecting, researching, analyzing, synthesizing, and documenting a 1,500-2,500 word research paper.
2. Compile a preliminary bibliography of potential research resources.
3. Use a variety of print and on-line library resources, including electronic databases, to locate information on the selected topic.
4. Use effective strategies for taking and organizing notes.
5. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate information found in research sources.
6. Paraphrase in language that is distinctly the student’s and quote source information accurately in order to avoid plagiarism.
7. Summarize a passage to reflect the central idea, most significant supporting details, or, and emphasis of the original work.
8. Compose an outline with an effective pattern of organization for the paper.
9. Compose a focused and clearly stated thesis for the paper.
10. Integrate cited information in summary, paraphrase, and quotations to support the thesis
11. Document information from research sources using MLA or APA documentation formatting.
12. Revise the draft of the paper, incorporating feedback received during editing, to produce a finished research paper that observes Standard English usage and manuscript form.
13. Explain and practice the principles of academic integrity throughout the research, writing, and revision process.
14. Write a minimum of three additional papers which involve critical reading and writing.
15. Write at least one argumentation paper which demonstrates sound, logical development.
16. Expose students to various forms of literary expression.
Abilities: Critical thinking and effective communication have been identified as essential to student success and will be integrated into this course. Critical thinking is defined as the ability to identify a problem, develop and implement strategies, evaluate information, reach conclusion, and respond to a problem. Effective communication is defined as the ability to respond to an audience, demonstrate clear sense of purpose, organize information, and deliver information using appropriate language.
1. Develop skills in selecting, researching, analyzing, synthesizing, and documenting a 1,500-2,500 word research paper.
2. Compile a preliminary bibliography of potential research resources.
3. Use a variety of print and on-line library resources, including electronic databases, to locate information on the selected topic.
4. Use effective strategies for taking and organizing notes.
5. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate information found in research sources.
6. Paraphrase in language that is distinctly the student’s and quote source information accurately in order to avoid plagiarism.
7. Summarize a passage to reflect the central idea, most significant supporting details, or, and emphasis of the original work.
8. Compose an outline with an effective pattern of organization for the paper.
9. Compose a focused and clearly stated thesis for the paper.
10. Integrate cited information in summary, paraphrase, and quotations to support the thesis
11. Document information from research sources using MLA or APA documentation formatting.
12. Revise the draft of the paper, incorporating feedback received during editing, to produce a finished research paper that observes Standard English usage and manuscript form.
13. Explain and practice the principles of academic integrity throughout the research, writing, and revision process.
14. Write a minimum of three additional papers which involve critical reading and writing.
15. Write at least one argumentation paper which demonstrates sound, logical development.
16. Expose students to various forms of literary expression.
Abilities: Critical thinking and effective communication have been identified as essential to student success and will be integrated into this course. Critical thinking is defined as the ability to identify a problem, develop and implement strategies, evaluate information, reach conclusion, and respond to a problem. Effective communication is defined as the ability to respond to an audience, demonstrate clear sense of purpose, organize information, and deliver information using appropriate language.
Submission of Assignments: You must
submit your assignments on CANVAS. Again, I cannot accept work that is attached
to e-mails or to Canvas messages.
Attendance Policy: You attend an on-line class by participating in the weekly discussion board and by submitting assignments. If you miss work for one week, you will be dropped. This is an eight week on-line class. A week’s worth of work is the same as missing four in-person classes.
Maricopa
Community College District policy states, “An instructor has the option of
withdrawing a student who has accumulated unofficial absences in excess of the
times a class meets per week (Withdrawal Policy #3).” See the college catalog
for a full description of the college’s attendance policy including official
absences and religious holidays.
Official Absences – Online classes
do allow for these absences. However, you MUST contact me and inform me of the
situation.
a.
Official
absences are those that occur when students are involved in an official
activity of the college, i.e., field trips, tournaments, athletic events, and
present an official absence excuse form. Absences for such events shall not
count against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. Students
who must miss a class for an official reason must obtain an official absence
verification card from the appropriate vice president or designee and present
it to the appropriate instructor(s) before the absence. Prior arrangements must
be made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior arrangements have been
made, the student will not be penalized.
b.
Other
official absences include jury duty and subpoenas. Appropriate documentation
will be required. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for
makeup work. If prior arrangements have been made, the student will not be
penalized.
c.
In
the event of military commitments. Absences for periods of up to one week will
not be counted against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or
department. The student is required to provide appropriate documentation of the
specific orders, length of assignment and location. Prior notification must be
initiated with each instructor to discuss make-up work. If the length of the
absence will be longer than one week, the instructor and the student will
determine whether there is sufficient opportunity for the student to make up
the work. If it is determined that the length of absence for the military
commitment provides an undue hardship on the student’s ability to make up the
assignments, he or she will be provided an opportunity to request an incomplete
grade or drop the class or, in the case of open-entry classes, the opportunity
to request an extension.
d.
In
the event of the death of an immediate family member, absences for periods of
up to one week will not be counted against the number of absences allowed by an
instructor or department. Students should contact instructor(s) as soon as
possible to arrange for make-up work. Appropriate documentation will be
required (for example, a copy of the obituary or funeral program). In
specialized programs that require clinical rotations, this regulation may not
apply.
Religious Holidays
Students shall have the right to observe major religious holidays without penalty or reprisal by any administrator, faculty member or employee of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Absences for such holidays shall not count against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. At least one week before the holiday, students shall submit to their instructor(s) a written statement that includes both the date of the holiday and the reason why class attendance is impossible. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior arrangements have been made, the student will not be penalized.
Students shall have the right to observe major religious holidays without penalty or reprisal by any administrator, faculty member or employee of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Absences for such holidays shall not count against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. At least one week before the holiday, students shall submit to their instructor(s) a written statement that includes both the date of the holiday and the reason why class attendance is impossible. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior arrangements have been made, the student will not be penalized.
Late Work: I cannot accept late work. Submit your work on time. There is usually a 24 hour grace
period on assignments. For example, if an assignment is due on February 1 by
midnight, the assignment space will be open until February 2 at midnight.
(Discussion boards are the exception. Those are due as noted on each week’s discussion
topic.) However, work submitted after the deadline will be docked five points.
Student
Disabilities: If you have a disability that
requires special accommodations, please let me know as soon as possible. You
are entitled to the accommodations. “Students with disabilities are encouraged
to contact the DRS office at the beginning of the admissions process to discuss
accommodation needs and to request an alternate format of printed materials.
Some accommodation may require three to four weeks notification. For more
information, call 623-935-8928.
A private message
will be sent to me. Contact me if you ever need additional help.
Information for
Pregnant or Parenting Students: If you are a pregnant or parenting student, you
are protected under Title IX regarding classroom accommodations. Please request
information by contacting the Disability Resource Center (KOM B-125) or phone
623-935-8863 or 623-935-8928 or e-mail: drc@estrellamountain.edu .
Grading Scale: Short essays are 100 points each. There will be several short essays and three fully developed essays. Longer essays count double.
Research notes,
drafts, revision, MLA works cited page, and MLA in-text citations are required.
Discussion boards count 50 points each week.
Discussion boards count 50 points each week.
A= 90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=0-59%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=0-59%
Assignments that
are not submitted count as zero.
Course
assignments include but are not limited to the following topics:
- Personal
Essay/Memoir
- Relationships:
Definition Essay
- Privacy
Issues: Argumentative Essay
- War
and Walls: Pamphlet/PowerPoint/Persuasive Research
- Between
Worlds: Comparison/Contrast
- (Note
– topics are subject to change based on the needs and interests of the
class.)
- Discussion
board topics=
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity: Plagiarism is
the process of borrowing information from other sources or individuals without
giving credit. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Essays will not be accepted
unless accompanied by pre-writing, notes, drafts, peer and self” editing marks,
etc. This paper trail is proof of a student’s own work. Proof of plagiarism
will result in a zero for the assignment.
All students assume as part of their obligation to the college
the responsibility to exhibit in their academic performance the qualities of
honesty and integrity. All forms of student dishonesty are subject to
disciplinary action. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with
EMCC’s Students Right and Responsibilities.
Classroom Misconduct: Students must
read the “Code of Student Conduct” in the new Student Handbook for an
understanding of what will be expected within the academic setting on-line or
in person.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Writing assistance is available at
the EMCC Academic Success Center on the EMCC main campus. They are located
outside of our room. Appointments are requested, but not required.
Writing
623-935-8189
Drop-in Hours:
Mon-Thur – 7:30 am-7:00 pm & Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm
EMCC Peer Mentoring: Walk-in peer
mentoring is available for students. Peer mentors can help you with campus
resources, coping strategies, academic success, and the development of strong
life skills. Phone 623-935-8380 or visit Komatke Hall B 128. Also see http://estrellamountain.edu/students/peer-mentoring
.
Also see the FREE
Academic Success Center/Tutoring services located in Estrella Hall South, first
floor, to reinforce and supplement classroom instruction. On-line services are
also available at
http://www.estrellamountain.edu/students/tutoring
Sexual Harassment: This is unwelcome.
Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is sufficiently severe,
persistent, or pervasive and alters learning conditions and creates a hostile
environment or reasonably interferes with, limits, or deprives a student of the
ability to participate in or benefit from any educational program or activity
is prohibited.
See: My.
Maricopa.edu to view the Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
course that is available to students. Self-enroll on your Message Center.
Report discrimination
and/or harassment that you experience and/or observe to the Vice President of
Students Affairs/Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Patricia Cardenas-Adame. The office
is located in Estrella Hall – Room 221. 623-935-8812.
EMCC Student Food Pantry: Free food is available
for current EMCC students. This service is located in the Student Union,
Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am-6:30 PM and on Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm. This
service is closed on weekends. Donations are always welcome!
Visit http://estrellamountain.edu/students/student-
for additional information.
Additional Resources:
- Computer
Commons
- Library
- On-line and in person: Make it a habit to visit the on-line library for research
projects.
- Veterans
Services
- Lactation
Room
- Student
Academic Achievement Committee
- Counseling
Final Thoughts: This course is designed to help you become a better writer, researcher, and reader. You will get out of the course what you put into it. You are expected to actively participate in readings, discussions, debates, and reports. Come to class prepared with readings and with required writings and notes. Conduct thorough research. At all times, give credit to the source of information by using proper documentation. Be on time. Be positive. Ask questions. Contribute your thoughts. Be tolerant of others and of ideas that differ from your own.
