Universidad del Turabo en Yabucoa

Deanship of General Studies Department of Languages Course: English 231: ESL RESEARCH AND WRITING (3 Credits) Prof. Ricardo Snchez Reyes Email: ricksan37@hotmail.com / rsanchez83@suagm.edu Reference: 16747 Section: 702 Prerequisite: ENGL 152 and ENGL 153 Day and Time of Course: TR 5:00 P.M. 7:29 P.M. University Telephone: (787) 266-2066 Professors Telephone: (787) 408-2739 Classroom: 109

Course Description ESL Writing and Research focuses on the basic strategies and techniques for writing clear, coherent and precise essays on varied topics. Special emphasis will be given to such elements in the writing process as pre-writing, organizing details, editing, correcting and re-writing. This first part of the course will then lead into the final research and writing project. The course is a somewhat more advanced one in expository writing and focuses on the research techniques needed for the preparation of a final research project. Objectives ESL Research and Writing course aims at providing students with the skills essential to their successful undertaking of research work at university. Strategies will be learned to improve research and writing skills and a variety of activities will be completed towards the writing of a comprehensive research paper. Goals of the course will be: a. to increase the students awareness of the research and writing requirements of a university b. to develop the academic reading and research skills needed by all undergraduate and graduate students for the successful preparation of writing a research paper. These skills include: Familiarization with journal article formats, abstracts, and layout Recognition of rhetorical modes and organizational styles of research writing Comparison, analysis, and synthesis of information from several different sources Familiarization with the computerized and paper resources available in the SUAGM libraries Location and retrieval of research documents c. to engage in writing activities to produce an 8 to 10 page research paper which exhibits logical development and clarity of thought. These processes include: Practice in paraphrasing, summarizing, and documenting in an acceptable format Development of a bibliography of sources Organization of the research paper in an academically acceptable style Integration of ideas from multiple sources Recognition of plagiarism as an act of cheating

Demonstrating facility in word-processing as a tool for the production, revision, and editing of the research paper

TEXT Dollahite, N. E. & Haun, J. (2006) Sourcework: Academic writing from sources. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. COURSE REQUIREMENTS include but are not limited to the following: Observing the attendance policy described below Preparing and completing all written and non-written assignments ON TIME. Utilizing the computer lab as required. Taking tests and quizzes as scheduled. Meeting with the instructor for consultation if necessary EVALUATION Attendance/Portfolio Class Work and Assignments*(1) 4 Short Papers Final Exam* (2) 25% (or 100 points) 25% (or 100 points) 25% (or 100 points) 25% (or 100 points) 100% (or 400 points) is your total combined grade - that will be divided by 400 at the end of the semester giving you your final grade)

*(1) Weekly miscellaneous reading and writing activities (research activities, summarizing, paraphrasing, documenting, creating a bibliography, writing an outline etc.) *(2) 8 - 10 page research paper (The second draft of the research paper will be worth 30% and the 3rd/final draft worth 70%) All assignments must be typed and handed in by the appointed date; otherwise you will automatically receive a lower grade. PORTFOLIO: When you invest a large portion of your time and energy in a class for several weeks, you should expect something more than a grade in return. If you work hard in this course, you can receive a good grade, but you also can receive several other, more lasting and important benefits, including a foundation of knowledge and skills. To strengthen this foundation, you will prepare a portfolio, where you will organize your notes and reflections. This portfolio must contain the following components:

a table of contents; a 250-word introductory essay highlighting the most important material you learned in the course and explaining the relevance of this material to your life, studies, or career; graded assignments copies of PowerPoint presentations

GRADING SYSTEM 90-100=A: 81-89=B; 70-79=C; 60-70=D; 0-59=F ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION Regular class attendance is required for successful completion of the course. It is very important for you to attend class regularly. For each unauthorized absence, that is, without prior notification and consent from the professor, 2.5 points will be deducted each time from ONE of your grades (see above). In the case of illness or an emergency situation, official documentation must be provided to grant an excused absence. However, in the case of chronic illness or personal emergencies, which require prolonged or frequent absences, the student should withdraw from this course and repeat it when circumstances allow for the fulfillment of course requirements. Work is accepted only on or before the due dates specified by the instructor. If students are absent from class, they are responsible for making arrangements to have their work handed in on the due date, and for informing themselves of the information covered in class during the period of their absence. If a regularly scheduled examination is missed due to illness (properly and specifically documented in writing from a medical practitioner), an authorized university activity, or another approved reason, an opportunity will be provided to make up the exam. No other make-up work will be assigned or accepted. Please Note: I strongly recommend that you bring with you to each class a college level English dictionary. In addition, reading up on English grammar outside the classroom environment cannot be overemphasized. There are many excellent links on the Internet, which help students improve their college level writing and research skills. I recommend that you visit: http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb.html http://writingguide.geneseo.edu/?pg=teach.html http://elt.heinle.com/sourcework Date Tuesday, March 19,2013 Course Guide Topic Chapter 1: Building a Paper: Explore Open Reading Paraphrasing Responding to Writing Summarizing (Holy Week Recess) Assignment Review Chapter I material discussed in class

Thursday, March 21, 2013 March 26-28, 2013

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Chapter 2: Building a Paper: Focus A Research Question

Review Chapter 2 material discussed in class

Thursday, April 4, 2013 Tuesday, April 9,2013

Focused Reading & Taking Notes Creating a Rough Outline Chapter 3: Building a Paper: Organize Writing a Thesis Statement Expanding Your Outline With Evidence Writing an Outline Chapter 4: Building a Paper: Create Well constructed Paragraphs Preparing Evidence to Use in Paragraphs Integrating Evidence to Use in Paragraphs Writers Block Getting Feedback on Your First Draft Chapter 5: Building a Paper: Refine Writing Introductions and Conclusions Building Cohesion in Your Paper Documenting Evidence Write Short Reflection Paper 1 for the next class. Hand in Short Reflection Paper 1; Choose topic for essay; write a thesis statement & rough outline for your first essay in class. Write your first Draft for next class.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Thursday, April 18, 2013 Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Thursday, April 25,2013

Hand in First Draft Write Short Reflection Paper 2 for next class. Hand in Short Reflection Paper 2 Write Short Reflection Paper 3 for next class. Hand in Short Reflection Paper 3 Hand in Second Draft

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Thursday, May 2, 2013

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Thursday, May 9, 2013 Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Thursday, May 16, 2013

Chapter 6: Building a Paper: Independent Research Choosing a Topic Writing a Research Proposal Finding Sources Finding Sources

Write Short Reflection Paper 4 for next class. Hand in Short Reflection Paper 4 Hand in Final Draft Remakes

This guide is subject to change according to students needs.