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UWRT 1102 Course Description
Daybooks
Attendance Policy
Exam Day
Texting/Cell Phones/Laptops
Disabilities Statement
Plagiarism
9-10
Required Materials
4 Central Qs
How should we
act, write,
respond?
What is research?
What is inquiry?
How do inquiry
and research
work together?
Speak to each
other? In what
ways are they the
same? Different?
Key Concepts
The following represent values and goals for this course; each represents common collegiate
values regarding what good writers are expected to be knowledge about and be able to do with
their work. In your final portfolio, these are the concepts I will looking to see that you actively
worked on and display throughout your work.
rhetorical knowledge
critical reading
composing processes
knowledge of conventions
critical reflection
Daybooks
WARNING!!! Daybook links are disabled after class and will not be given out later without
documentation for missing a class, nor will a list of entry prompts be given out at the midterm or
end of the semester. Entries must be completed on schedule.
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The primary purposes of keeping a Daybook include:
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To prep for class discussion so that you have thought out your responses e
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ahead of time, recorded questions, etc.
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To push your thinking beyond class prep (plan, ask questions,
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reflect, brainstorm, think critically about course concepts)
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To have freedom to be messy and take risks and then select what you want
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me to read in-depth. I will never collect and read your entire Daybook for
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a grade. Daybook keeping is part of your class participation.
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To add ideas, notes and brainstorming about your writing.
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Bring your Daybook with you to class every day. This is essentially where you
will keep everything for class that is not a draft of a major assignment. It should
track your progress and your thinking through the entire semester through
reading responses, reflections, notes, etc.
Attendance Policy
Each absence after 3 = 10 points deducted from your total final grade
3 arrivals or early departures in any combo = 1 absence
You must be in class 45 MINUTES to be counted present
I reserve the right to count you absent if you are not mentally present asleep, not participating in
activities, doing work for another class, spending significant periods of time on the computer or phone
Absences may be excused only with documentation validated by the Dean of Students Office
combined with communication with me about the absence and evidence of corresponding work
submitted or made up.
Allowed 2 religious observance days per academic year; must fill out appropriate form YOU are
responsible for all missed work-- consult Canvas.
Exam Day
The exam day is a designated meeting time for the course. However, this class time is replaced
by a meeting with me to discuss your final portfolio submission. This is still mandatory class time
and must be attended.
If you have a conflict, arrangements must be made with me prior to final exam week so as to
not procure an absence at the end of the semester that may affect your grade.
DATES FOR FINAL EXAMS WILL BE POSTED ON CANVAS. HOWEVER, YOU WILL
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHEDULING YOUR OWN PORTFOLIO MEETING.
Texting/Cell Phones/Laptops
Research
shows
that
final
grades
portfolio
courses
are
higher
than
traditionally-graded
courses
Research
shows
that
final
grades
in in
portfolio
courses
are
higher
than
traditionally-graded
courses
because
portfolios
allow
students
showcase
a variety
their
work
and
allow
teacherstoto
because
portfolios
(a)(a)
allow
students
toto
showcase
a variety
ofof
their
work
and
(b)(b)
allow
teachers
grade
holistically,
based
a student's
semester-long
engagement
and
growth.
Moreover,
the
digital
grade
holistically,
based
onon
a student's
semester-long
engagement
and
growth.
Moreover,
the
digital
space
offers
ample
digital
composing
choices
that
you
present
your
work
in purposeful ways.
space
offers
ample
digital
composing
choices
so so
that
you
cancan
present
your
work
in purposeful
ways.
This is a portfolio course. I will not assign grades to individual major assignments during the drafting
stages
of the semester.
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to track during
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the final
portfolio.
reflective
and analytical
help
take control
of your writing and to improve it
throughout the course. These efforts will be assessed in the final portfolio.
You will receive a updates on participation grades at the end of each unit and a midterm grade that will
serve as a heads-up about how youre doing in the course. Your grade is not based on the quality of
individual assignments alone, but rather the extent to which you show the following- worked on your writing
took risks and made writerly choices
engaged with course content
YOU MUST COMPLETE
participated in the writing & research process along the way
ALL MAJOR
displayed knowledge of student learning outcome
COMPONENTS TO
PASS THE COURSE.
ASSESSMENT GROUPINGS
COURSE TOTAL
Weight
25%
20%
55%
100%
Please feel free to email me with any questions you have about
our class work, reading, or assignments. Keep in mind:
Email is a genre, meaning there are appropriate ways to
address, ask questions, etc. Email is not a text message, so
please do not write an email as such.
I generally check & respond my email 2-3 times on a
weekday between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00PM
I check email once over the weekend.
Consider also
using Chat in
Canvas. This is a
great option
when you cant
make it to office
hours or have a
question or
problem that
needs a quick
response.
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Disabilities Statement
Students who have a disability or condition, which may impair their
ability to complete assignments or otherwise satisfy course criteria
should meet with me to identify, discuss and document any feasible
instructional modifications or accommodations. Please inform me as
soon as possible after a disability or condition is diagnosed,
whichever occurs earliest. For information and auxiliary assistance,
contact the Disabilities Resources Center.
PHONE: 704.687.0040
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a
SERIOUS issue, and
should not be
taken lightly.
Should you have
questions about
plagiarism or
citing sources, see
me or visit the
Writing Resources
Center in Cameron
149.
Intentional
plagiarism
constitutes
automatic failure
of this class &
possibly being
reported to
Student Affairs.
This is your
education; be
responsible.
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The Writing Resources Center: You'll be able to work one-on-one with a tutor to
discuss your writing. They will not proofread/edit you work, but they will work with
you on any concerns you have. A tutor can help you at any stage of the drafting
process, even if it is brainstorming or conducting research. l encourage you take
advantage of this service because it is free.
NEED HELP? I am available via email, office hours, and appointments if necessary, so waiting until the
last minute to get help, ask questions, or raise concerns is bad practice.
Consider the Syllabus & Canvas:
A contract for the standards of behavior and coursework expectations
As here to protect both you and me concerning the acceptable working and learning conditions
Are resources to help you know what is going on; "I didn't know" is never an excuse.
Your first resource when for questions about content, due dates, expectations, etc.
With regards to your email and Canvas:
I will be sending you updates, reminders, comments, and other course information via email and Canvas;
therefore, you need to check both often.
Should I need to modify the course syllabus or due dates, I will update you via email, Canvas, and our Unit
Calendar
You are responsible for keeping up with these changes when I make announcements in class.
Should Canvas become unavailable from some sort of system-wide error, you will still be required to
complete your work through alternate methods which I will explain via email.