English 1200-Developmental Writing

Instructor Office Hours Required Text Recommended Text Participation A small, yet significant portion of your grade will depend upon your participation in class discussions, as well as my estimation of your progress in the course. Therefore, you must not miss class, be late on a consistent basis, sleep in class, or carry on private conversations during lectures. Participation is worth 10% of your final course grade and is dependent upon regular, punctual attendance. Absence Policy I both expect and demand regular and punctual attendance. According to my policy, you may have four (4) unexcused absences for courses that meet twice weekly. After the fifth (5) absence, your grade WILL be affected, and you may fail the course. In addition, I will count you absent if you are more than ten (10) minutes late for class. Although I will take roll on a daily basis, you are responsible for keeping up with the number of absences you incur. Whether you are in class or not, you remain responsible for all assignments made, policies announced, etc., each day. If you must be absent, you are responsible for turning in any work that is due -as scheduled. Criteria for Excused Absences The only excused absences recognized by the University of North Texas are those wherein a student is representing the university in an official capacity. These absences will not be excused without appropriate documentation. Athletes and other students who will be missing class for an official university activity must advise me Yilmin Koo (Yilmin.Koo@unt.edu) Thur 2:00-4:00 Fri 1:00-2:00 and by appointment GAB 543 The Decisive Writer, Kathryn Rosser Raign. Brief Guide to Good Grammar . Kathryn Rosser Raign

Handbook of grammar and punctuation.

in writing at least 48 hours in advance of the absence. Late Papers I do not accept late papers. Peer Editing The only way to improve your writing is to revise and rewrite. Therefore, for each paper that is assigned, we will have a session of peer editing. On peer editing day, you must bring a completed copy of your paper, which has been either typed or printed on a word processor, as if you were going to turn it in that day. You and your peers will assist one another in editing your papers. If you do not come to class prepared to peer edit, I will deduct 10 points from your final paper grade. Paper Format All papers must meet the following requirements: Be printed on a word processor Be double-spaced Include all pre-writing, rough drafts and peer evaluations (in that order). Be fastened with one (1) staple in the upper left-hand corner Use a 12-point font in Times New Roman Use one-inch margins on the top, bottom and sides Use correct MLA format and documentation Include a works cited page Keep in mind that the physical appearance of your paper is a vital component of its overall success. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in a 10 point deduction from your final paper grade. Paper File The Linguistics and Technical Communication department requires that instructors keep all students' papers on file for at least one (1) semester. You must turn in all your graded paper, in a paper folder, on or before the day of your final. I will give you more instruction before your portfolio is due. Plagiarism and Other Forms of Academic Dishonesty The term plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It

also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials (UNT 20 12-2013 Undergraduate Catalog). If you turn in a piece of writing all or part of which you have plagiarized, you may receive an F in the course. If you use unauthorized assistance of any kind in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations, you may receive an F in the course. Your actions will be reported to the Office for Academic Integrity and will become part of your UNT record. Students with Disabilities In accordance with the terms and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504, Rehabilitation Act, the instructor will cooperate with the Office of Disability Accommodation to make reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. If you have a disability for which you will require accommodation, you must advise me of your needs in writing no later than the end of the second week of class. Essential Competencies Essential competencies for this course include the ability: To read and analyze documents To write clear, concise, and prose for the intended readers in response to various types of assignments To discuss, both in class and in small groups, written documents To use a personal computer with various word processing, electronic mail, and software applications. Classroom Civility You are expected to conduct yourself as adults. Turn off pagers, cell phones, and other electronic equipment during class sessions. If you behave inappropriately in any way during class, you may receive an F in the course and/or be dropped from the course. Further action within the context of university guidelines may be considered.

Open Door Policy You are welcomed and encouraged to visit me whenever you wish to discuss a paper or a problem as it relates to this class. If you cannot come during my office hours, schedule an appointment with me. If you need to leave a message for me, please call the main office at 940/565-4458. The easiest and best way to contact me outside of my office hours is to e-mail me. I try to read my e-mail on a daily basis and will send you a prompt reply. Rewrites You may rewrite any of your major assignments on which you receive less than an A (89 or below). However, you must observe the following rules: Rewrite each paper only once. Turn the original in with the rewrite, or I will not grade it. Turn it in within four class days of the day it was returned to you, or I will not grade it.

Grade Breakdown

Major Papers90% : 6 Essay Assignments Portfolio5% Participation5% 90100 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60 A B C D F Excellent Good Average Below Average Failing Reserved for Excellence Youve gone above and beyond Youve done everything I asked you to do Youre just doing the bare minimum

Mandatory Tutorials

In order to successfully complete the semester, you must schedule 1 tutorials in the writing lab per major assignment. You can schedule your appointments in AUDB 105. The lab is open from 99 Monday through Thursday, and from 9-4 on Friday. I will deduct 10 points for each tutorial that you miss. 940-565-2563 www.unt.edu/writinglab

Possible Deductions You can lose a total of 40 points per paper, if you do not follow the rules outlined below: Completed draft for peer editing per assignment Proper formatting Tutorial per assignment

Week One
08/28 In Class: Introduction to TECM 1200 & Syllabus; Begin Diagnostic Essay Assigned: Read Chapters 1 & 2; Complete Diagnostic Essay; Syllabus Quiz 08/30 In Class: Icebreaker Activity; Writing Exercise Due: Diagnostic Essay; Syllabus Quiz; Required texts/ materials Assigned: Read Guide pgs. 2 10; Complete pgs. 5, 9 10

Week Two
09/04 In Class: Group Exercise 1 pg. 78; Discuss Diagnostic Essays Due: Exercises pgs. 5, 9 10 Assigned: Read Guide pgs. 11 20 09/06 In Class: Reading quiz Chapters 1 & 2; Reading quiz pgs. 11 20; Discuss Phrases and Clauses; Review exercises pgs. 5, 9 10 Assigned: Complete exercises, pgs. 13, 19 20

Week Three
09/09 In Class: Introduce Paper One, Imagine, Read Bread aloud; Discuss Writers Break pg. 21; Consider This pg. 22 Due: Exercises, pgs. 13, 19 20 Assigned: Email to instructor with a 3 5 sentence justification of your topic choice; Read Guide 21 25; Complete exercises pgs. 24 5 09/11 In Class: Read Imagine, Watch video Imagine; Review p gs. 13, 19 20 Due: Exercises pgs. 24 5 Assigned: Email instructor with 3 or 4 possible theses (if you need help, go to the writing lab and read the material on writing thesis statements. You can also visit the writing lab) 09/13 In Class: Discuss the writing process and its significance, Brainstorm My Writing Process, Discuss sentence structure; Discuss pgs. 24 5 Due: Pgs. 24 25, Email submission before class starts Assigned: Read Guide pgs. 26 29; complete pgs. 28 9; work on paper

Week Four
09/16 In Class: Develop peer review questions; Review sample essays Due: Pgs. 28 29 Assigned: Complete Draft of Paper One; Read Chapter 4 09/18 In Class: Review pgs. 28 29; Peer Review Paper One Due: Complete draft of Paper One Assigned: Read Guide 30 32; Complete Exercises pg. 32 09/20 In Class: Peer Review Due: Pg. 32 Assigned: Complete Paper One

Week Five
09/23 Class: Introduce Paper Two (Options 1 or 2), pgs. 156; Group Exercise 1 pg. 155 Due: Paper One.

Assigned: Read Guide, pgs. 33 36 09/25 In Class: Group Exercise 2, pg. 155; Discuss pg. 32 Assigned: Submit three four possible theses to your instructor via email. 09/27 In Class: Reading Quiz Chapter 4 Due: Email submission before class starts. Assigned: Complete Draft of Paper Two; Complete exercises pgs. 35 6

Week Six
09/30 In Class: Peer Reviews Paper 2 Due: Complete Draft Paper Two; pgs. 35 36 10/02 In Class: Discuss pgs. 35 6; Peer Reviews Paper 2 Assigned: Read Chapter 6 10/04 In Class: Mandatory Conferences: Discussing Papers One and Two Assigned: Complete Paper Two

Week Seven
10/07 In Class: Introduce Paper Three (Options 1 or 3), pgs. 238 9 Due: Paper Two. Assigned: Read Guide pgs. 37 9; Complete pg. 39 10/09 In Class: Complete Group Exercise 1, pg. 237; Writers Break pg. 232 Due: Pg. 39 Assigned: Submit three four possible theses to your instructor via email. 10/11 In Class: Chapter 6 Reading Quiz; Discuss pg. 39 Due: Email submission before class starts. Assigned: Read Guide pg. 40 44; complete pgs. 41 & 44; Work on Paper Three

Week Eight
10/14 In Class: Group Exercise 2 pg. 237; Peer Review Paper Three Due: Pgs. 41 & 44, Complete draft of Paper Three Assigned: Complete pg. 46 10/16 In Class: Discuss pg. 41 & 44, Peer Review Paper Three Due: pgs. 46 Assigned: Read Chapter 8 10/18 In Class: Discuss pgs. 46, Peer Review Paper Three Assigned: Complete Paper Three

Week Nine
10/21 In Class: Introduce Paper Four (Options 1 or 3), pg. 311 Due: Paper Three. Assigned: Complete pgs. 47 8 10/23 In Class: Writers Break, pg. 305; Group Exercise 2, pg. 310 Due: Pgs. 47 8 Assigned: Submit three four possible theses to your instructor via email. 10/25 In Class: Reading Quiz Chapter Eight; Discuss pgs. 47 8 Due: Email submission before class starts Assigned: Work on Paper Four

Week Ten
10/28 In Class: Group Exercise 3, pg. 310; Peer Review Paper Four Due: Complete Draft of Paper Four Assigned: Read Chapter 9 10/30 In Class: Practice Identifying Active and Passive Voice (unt.edu/writinglab) Assigned: Read DW, pgs 164 5 11/01 In Class: Reading Quiz DW pgs. 164 5 Assigned: Read DW pgs. 412 3, Complete Paper Four

Week Eleven
11/04 In Class: DW Quiz pgs. 412 3; Introduce Paper Five (Options 1 or 3) pgs. 359 61 Due: Paper Four. 11/06 What well do; Practice dangling modifiers; Writers Break pg. 335 Assigned: Submit three four possible theses to your instructor via email. 11/08 In Class: Quiz Chapter 9; Writers Break pg. 335; Group Exercise 1 pg. 358 Due: Email submission before class Assigned: Read Chapter 10

Week Twelve
11/11 In Class: Group Exercise 3, pg. 358; Grammar Review; Peer Review Due: Complete Draft of Paper Five 11/13 In Class: Grammar Review; Peer Review 11/15 In Class: Peer Review Assigned: Complete Paper Five

Week Thirteen
11/18 In Class: Reading Quiz Chapter 10; Introduce Paper Six (Options 1 or 2), pg. 407 Due: Paper Five. 11/20 In Class: Complete Writers Break, pg. 381; Grammar Review Assigned: Submit three four possible theses to your instructor via email. 11/22 In Class: Grammar Review Due: Email submission before class

Week Fourteen
11/25 In Class: Peer Review Due: Complete draft of Paper Six 11/27 In Class: Peer Review

Week Fifteen
12/02 In Class: Grammar and Style Exam Due: Paper Six. 12/04 In Class: Presentations 12/06 Reading Day

Week Sixteen
12/11 Final Exam: Writers Portfolio Due