Nt1310 Unit 1 Assignment
Central Ohio Technical College
Division of Arts and Sciences
English/Communications Department
Spring Quarter 2011
March 28-June 3, 2010
Syllabus Part I
Course Title: Composition I
Course Number COM 1535N
Course Credit: 4 Credit Hours Class meeting times: online
Instructor: Andrea Janelle Dickens adickens@cotc.edu Office Hours: online, will check Monday and Wednesday evenings
Course Prerequisites:
Asset Placement or Passing grade of C or better in 1400, (or a score of at least 75 on the COMPASS writing skills test, and a score of at least 85 on the COMPASS reading skills test, or a score of at least 44 on the ASSET reading skills test.
** This course is not open to students …show more content…
Students may also observe films or other media resources. Interviews can also be included. A 2-3 page paper will then be composed recording the events observed along with the student’s reaction. You must observe something new for this paper; therefore, past experiences cannot be “observed” for this assignment. Use of the first person (I and We) is acceptable for this paper. Use of the second person (you and all of its forms) is not acceptable.
Evaluation/Analysis Paper
100 Points
3-4 Pages
Based upon the student’s own experience and the information gained from the from one assigned Faigley readings, a 3-4 page evaluation paper will be constructed by the student. This paper will be an analysis/evaluation paper. Important information regarding this paper can be obtained in the lessons tab in ANGEL. . In-text citations and a Works Cited page must be included with this paper; however, the Works Cited page does NOT count as part of the required 3-4 …show more content…
Student Performance Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will have mastered the following skills in the college writing process.
1.00 Critically evaluate and analyze various readings, print media, and visual media related to a designated course theme.
1.01 Examine and interpret the power of the written word.
1.02 Employ an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the course theme.
1.03 Analyze intended audience and patterns of development in visual and in written works.
1.04 Understand the ways in which various media communicate with intended audiences in different ways to achieve their goals.
2.00 Analyze intended audience needs, backgrounds, and expectations to compose coherent essays that inform and persuade.
2.01 Identify the characteristics of an effective thesis statement.
2.02 Develop an appropriate introduction.
2.03 Compose supporting body paragraphs using appropriate transitions.
2.04 Create an effective conclusion.
3.00 Comprehend and apply credible research sources using the conventions of MLA.
3.01 Differentiate between credible and non-credible research material and/or
Division of Arts and Sciences
English/Communications Department
Spring Quarter 2011
March 28-June 3, 2010
Syllabus Part I
Course Title: Composition I
Course Number COM 1535N
Course Credit: 4 Credit Hours Class meeting times: online
Instructor: Andrea Janelle Dickens adickens@cotc.edu Office Hours: online, will check Monday and Wednesday evenings
Course Prerequisites:
Asset Placement or Passing grade of C or better in 1400, (or a score of at least 75 on the COMPASS writing skills test, and a score of at least 85 on the COMPASS reading skills test, or a score of at least 44 on the ASSET reading skills test.
** This course is not open to students …show more content…
Students may also observe films or other media resources. Interviews can also be included. A 2-3 page paper will then be composed recording the events observed along with the student’s reaction. You must observe something new for this paper; therefore, past experiences cannot be “observed” for this assignment. Use of the first person (I and We) is acceptable for this paper. Use of the second person (you and all of its forms) is not acceptable.
Evaluation/Analysis Paper
100 Points
3-4 Pages
Based upon the student’s own experience and the information gained from the from one assigned Faigley readings, a 3-4 page evaluation paper will be constructed by the student. This paper will be an analysis/evaluation paper. Important information regarding this paper can be obtained in the lessons tab in ANGEL. . In-text citations and a Works Cited page must be included with this paper; however, the Works Cited page does NOT count as part of the required 3-4 …show more content…
Student Performance Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will have mastered the following skills in the college writing process.
1.00 Critically evaluate and analyze various readings, print media, and visual media related to a designated course theme.
1.01 Examine and interpret the power of the written word.
1.02 Employ an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the course theme.
1.03 Analyze intended audience and patterns of development in visual and in written works.
1.04 Understand the ways in which various media communicate with intended audiences in different ways to achieve their goals.
2.00 Analyze intended audience needs, backgrounds, and expectations to compose coherent essays that inform and persuade.
2.01 Identify the characteristics of an effective thesis statement.
2.02 Develop an appropriate introduction.
2.03 Compose supporting body paragraphs using appropriate transitions.
2.04 Create an effective conclusion.
3.00 Comprehend and apply credible research sources using the conventions of MLA.
3.01 Differentiate between credible and non-credible research material and/or