Method of Evaluation:
Grammar quizzes: 8 of 10: 2%
each for 16%
Short in-class responses: 1%
each for 9%
Article (1000 words): 15%
(first full draft due Oct 19)
Essay #1 (1000 words): 20%
(first full draft due Nov 9)
Essay #2 (1500 words): 30%
(first full draft due Nov 30)
Participation: 10%
Portfolio: includes short responses and final drafts
of your article and essay #1 (due Dec 5)
Essay #2 final draft (due Dec 7)
Quizzes (2% each for a total
of 16%) – each Monday
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A short quiz on
the basics of grammar and style will be administered at the beginning of each Monday
class.
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There are 10
quizzes in total.
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There are no
make-up quizzes.
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The two lowest
marks on the quizzes will be dropped from your final mark.
Short in-class responses (1%
each for a total of 9%) – each Monday
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I will give a writing prompt in each class.
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Your response to
the prompt should reflect your reading for the class.
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No other
preparation is necessary.
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Your responses
will be assessed on the basis of thoughtfulness and engagement with the
readings.
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It is possible to
write a response and still earn a zero. Your response must reveal your
engagement with the readings for the class in order to earn points.
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You may improve
your responses for your final portfolio submission. If you miss a response, you
may get the prompt from a classmate and submit your response with your final
portfolio. If you earn a zero on a response, you may submit a revised version
with your final portfolio. The maximum number of points available for a missed
or revised response submitted with your portfolio is .5% each.
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Responses are
open-book, but time-limited.
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You must bring,
to each class, loose-leaf paper and a pen or pencil.
Article (1000 words): 15%
(first full draft due; final draft due)
Essay #1 (1000 words): 20%
(first full draft due; final draft due)
Essay #2 (1500 words): 30%
(first full draft due; final draft due)
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All essays must
be typed, double-spaced, have 1 ¼ inch margins, use 12pt Times New Roman
font, include citations in MLA format, and meet the minimum word counts
outlined above.
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You are welcome
and encouraged to come and speak to me about your paper topics in advance. In
addition to my office hours, I am always available by appointment. You can make
an appointment by phone, email, or in person after class. While I do my best to
see students at times that are convenient for them, I cannot always make time
at the last minute for appointments. If you want to be guaranteed a meeting outside my office hours, you must contact me
at least one week in advance. Otherwise, I will do my utmost to fit you in, but
I cannot guarantee you an appointment.
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Late papers
will be penalized at the rate of 2% per working day.
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Late essays
should be submitted to the English Department office. The essays must be put in
the department drop-box (HH 2016E, beside HH 228). Essays
will be stamped by department staff. If your essay is lost because you
did not ensure that either the drop-box or a department staff member received
it, you will be held responsible for that loss.
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Please keep a
copy of your work. In the case of a lost essay, I will require another copy.
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Emailed or
other electronic submissions will not be accepted.
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A doctorÕs note
or a note from your registrar is required to avoid a late penalty. The note
must document a serious illness or other serious crisis during the period
immediately before and on the due date of the essay.
Participation (10%)
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Active, informed
participation is essential to your individual success in this course, as well
as to the success of the course as a whole.
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Marks are not
given for attendance. Your participation mark will be assessed on the basis of
consistent, active, and respectful participation in class.
Portfolio
(final portfolio except essay #2 due Dec 5)
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Your portfolio
includes your 9 short responses and the final drafts of your article and your
first essay.
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Your first
submitted drafts will be returned to you with a temporary letter grade and
comments designed to help you revise your work. These marks may be revised
after your portfolio submission.
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Your portfolio
contains your revised work. The marks for these final drafts will be counted
toward your final mark in the course.
Essay #2 (final
draft due Dec 7)
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The final version
of your second essay is due after the rest of your portfolio in order to help
you focus on your revisions.