Course Syllabus

COURSE NAME
Section:
Term:
Dates:
Times:
Place:

English 111 YD1

Fall 2015
August 17-December 11, 2015
8:00-8:50 MWF
Elm 211B

INSTRUCTOR
Name:
Email:
Office:
Office Hours:
Office Phone:

Jennifer Lynn Browning (call me Jennifer or Ms. Browning, never Mrs. or Miss)
jenniferlbrowning@abtech.edu (jbrowning@abtech.edu will also reach me)
Elm 205
11:00 M and F, 11:30 T and Th (10:00 M in Writing Center)
828-398-7345 (not the best way to get a hold of me)

COURSE DESCRIPTION (CCL)

This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and
formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical
strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students
should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written
English.
Credit Hours:

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites:

None

REQUIRED TEXT/MATERIALS
Required Textbooks:

Bullock, Richard and Maureen Daly Goggin, eds. The Norton

Field Guide to Writing with Readings. 3rd ed. New York:
Norton, 2013.
Bullock, Richard, Michael Brody, and Francine Weinberg, eds.
The Little Seagull Handbook. 2nd ed. New York: Norton,
2014.
The Norton Mix, A-B Tech edition
Please be aware that the textbooks listed above are essential parts
of this course. You must have the textbooks in order to complete
the assignments. Do not expect to pass the course if you do not

have the textbooks. There are reserve copies of the textbooks in

the library, but you will not be allowed to check out the reserve
copies.
Recommended
Materials:

College Level Dictionary, USB drive, loose leaf paper, notebook with
dividers

Minimum Technology
Requirements:
This course is designed as a hybrid course. In other words, most of the
assignments you will complete for the semester will take place on
Moodle. While this course meets in person on Mondays and Wednesdays,
you should expect weekly assignments which will be completed through
Moodle. Each of these assignments will be due on the date reflected in
the syllabus. Always check the syllabus for due dates.
Directions for signing on to Moodle can be found on abtech.edu. You
should also register for student email as this will be my way of contacting
you throughout the semester. Directions for setting up a student email
account are on the abtech.edu website. Be sure to check your student
email account and the course announcements section of Moodle at least
twice a week to ensure that you have seen all announcements or emails. I
will make any announcement regarding inclement weather and make up
assignments via Moodle.
If you do not know how to attach a file to your email, do not have Word,
do not have access to the internet, cannot use Moodle, or have any other
technology difficulty, you will want to reconsider this course as you will
be sending emails with Word attachments and accessing other information
through Moodle throughout the semester. For Mac users, please make
sure you have saved the document in a format that will translate into PC or
I will not be able to open your document. You must send your
assignments in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .pdf.
I cannot open files in a .odt or .wps file format. Please note that not
having access to a computer or an inability to send email attachments do
not constitute acceptable excuses. Failure to complete assignments
pursuant to the instructions, including how and when to send the
assignments to your instructor, will mean that you earn a zero for the
assignment.
If you have technical difficulty with Moodle, please visit the student help
page on abtech.edu. There are handouts and videos there that will answer
many of your questions. For further help, there is a help desk number on
that webpage as well. Please note that your instructor does not know the
answer to most technical questions, so the help desk is your best option.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

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Demonstrate writing as a recursive process.

Demonstrate writing and inquiry in context using different rhetorical strategies to
reflect, analyze, explain, and persuade in a variety of genres and formats.
Students will reflect upon and explain their writing strategies.
Demonstrate the critical use and examination of printed, digital, and visual
materials.
Locate, evaluate, and incorporate relevant sources with proper documentation.
Compose texts incorporating rhetorically effective and conventional use of
language.
Collaborate actively in a writing community.

MOODLE
This course is designed as a hybrid course. In other words, most of the assignments you will
complete for the semester will take place on Moodle. Directions for signing on to Moodle can be
found on abtech.edu. You should also register for student email as this will be my way of
contacting you throughout the semester. Directions for setting up a student email account are on
the abtech.edu website. Remember to check your student email at least twice a week to stay up
to date with course happenings.
If you do not know how to attach a file to your email, do not have Word, do not have access to
the internet, cannot use Moodle, or have any other technology difficulty, you will want to
reconsider this course as you will be sending emails with Word attachments and accessing other
information through Moodle throughout the semester. For Mac users, please make sure you have
saved the document in a format that will translate into PC or I will not be able to open your
document (in other words, I cannot open .odt files). You must convert your files to .doc, .docx,
.rtf, or .pdf formats). Please note that not having access to a computer or an inability to send
email attachments do not constitute acceptable excuses. Failure to complete assignments
pursuant to the instructions, including how and when to send the assignments to your instructor,
will mean that you earn a zero for the assignment.
If you have technical difficulty with Moodle, please visit the student help page on abtech.edu.
There are handouts and videos there that will answer many of your questions. For further help,
there is a help desk number on that webpage as well. Please note that your instructor does not
know the answer to most technical questions, so the help desk is your best option. Here is a link
to the distance learning page:
For information and tutorials on how to navigate a Moodle course: STUDENT HELP
ATTENDANCE POLICY
(Please see the URL below in the links section; the College Policy
statement below is included to emphasize its importance to you)

Class Attendance
Regular and punctual class attendance is required of all students in order to achieve success in
the course and develop desirable personal traits necessary for success in employment. Missing
instructional time is detrimental to learning and course success. Students are responsible for
fulfilling the requirements of the course by attending and completing course assignments. An
accurate record of class attendance will be maintained by the instructor. Student success is
dependent upon active participation in all instructional activities.
Course Entry Attendance Requirement
It is mandatory that the student attend each course at least once during the first 10% of the
course, or in the case of online courses, a graded activity must be submitted during the first 10%
of the course. Each online course syllabus must identify the activity to be completed prior to the
10% point of the course, and the date by which the activity must be completed. For hybrid
courses, the student must attend the classroom portion of the course or complete an online graded
activity prior to the 10% point. Failure to attend or complete the activity prior to the 10% point
will result in the student being dropped from the course. The student will not be allowed to
continue in the course or receive a refund.
Course Attendance Requirement
To receive course credit, a student should attend a minimum of 85% of the contact hours of the
course with the exception of courses in Allied Health (90%), EMS (90%), Developmental
Studies (90%), and Cosmetology (95%). If absences exceed 15% (or the respective amount) of
course contact hours, a student may be dropped from the course and receive a grade of U,
unless the student completes the official withdrawal procedure prior to the withdrawal deadline
(75% point of the course).
Student attendance in online courses is defined as active participation by the student. Active
participation may be documented through submission/completion of assignments by the posted
due dates, completion of tests, and/or completion of other course requirements, such as
discussion board entries. Expectations for active participation in the course must be clearly
defined in the syllabus. In the event a situation occurs which prevents a student from logging into
the Colleges learning management system to complete the assignments, it is the students
responsibility to contact the College HelpDesk and notify the instructor. (828.398.7550 or
HelpDesk@abtech.edu)
Online courses will have, at a minimum, a weekly activity with a deadline requirement that
indicates active participation in the course. A student who successfully completes the weekly

assignment by the established deadline will be recorded as in attendance for the week. A
student who fails to complete the required assignment or who fails to meet the established
deadline will be recorded as absent for the week.
Tardies
A tardy is defined as arriving late for class, leaving early, or missing part of class without
permission during scheduled class hours. Three tardies may count as one absence.
Consecutive Attendance Requirement
Students who have attended class or completed the required online attendance assignment prior
to the census date, but subsequently have 14 consecutive calendar days, excluding College
holidays, of inactivity in a class (either through physical absences or lack of online participation)
will be given a grade of U. If the student officially withdraws from the class by the
appropriate withdrawal deadline (75% point of the course), the U grade will be replaced with a
grade of W.
Attendance Appeal
Any student with exceptional circumstances leading to absences that result in an administrative
withdrawal (U grade) may appeal to the respective department chair, within 48 hours of
receiving the U, for permission to remain enrolled in the course. The department chair and dean
of the division will determine the outcome of the appeal and communicate the decision to the
Financial Aid and Records & Registration Offices.
NOTE: Excessive absences may impact Financial Aid eligibility. Students must contact the
Financial Aid Office regarding the impact of withdrawals on their financial aid.
IMPORTANT DATES
First Day of Class:
Last date to withdraw (W):
Holidays/breaks:
Activity Day(s):
Last Day of Class:
MODULES
Module One: Getting Started

August 17, 2015

November 11, 2015
September 5-7, 2015 Labor Day Holiday
November 26-28, 2015 Thanksgiving Holiday
Activity Day Schedule
December 11, 2015

Module Two: Exploring the Topic and Joining the Conversation

Module Three: Purpose in Writing
Module Four: Final Portfolio
GRADING
A-B Tech uses the following grading system:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = Below 60
Assessments:
Essays 1-4
Final Exam Portfolio
Class Activities and Participation
Total:

Percentage OR Points
35%
30%
35%
Either 100% OR Number of Points

Final Assessment or Exam: Each instructor will schedule a comprehensive final course
assessment at some point during the last five days of the semester or the last two days of the
class. The assessment may consist of one or multiple components or methods. The course
schedule will indicate the date(s) and method(s) of evaluation. If the final evaluation is given
prior to the last day of class, the schedule will reflect the class activities to take place after the
final evaluation. Students are required to take their final examinations at the time(s) and place(s)
scheduled. Conflicts may be resolved by arrangement with the faculty member. Three
assessments scheduled for the same day is considered a conflict.
Your in class and online participation will be graded for completeness at the end of the semester.
Any quizzes will be graded on correctness of answer. Your final exam and other essays will be
graded using the departmental rubric and the grammar key both of which are available in the
Course Documents and Information section of your Moodle course. Familiarize yourself with
both of these documents.
Dates for the return of module materials are listed in the course schedule below.
Please note, the gradebook total in Moodle averages only those assignments which have been
completed and will, thus, be accurate only when all assignments have been completed. For a
more accurate understanding of your grade in the middle of the semester, you will have to
manually calculate your average using the percentages above.

ASSIGNMENTS
You will be completing four modules for this course. For more explanation of each module, look
at each section on your main Moodle screen. In order to see all of the modules, you will need to
scroll down as they do not all show on the first screen.
You should submit a final draft for each assignment; you will have no revision opportunity after
the due date. You will be expected to incorporate the material you have learned from your
reading in all assignments. You should revise your assignments based on your readings, your
work in the Writing Center, your class notes, etc. If you have problems with grammar,
punctuation, or spelling, I encourage you to take advantage of the writing lab and the writing
center. You can also find much help on the Purdue Owl link provided on your Moodle page.
Please note that you will not always have a previous essay back before you need to make final
revisions to the next one.
You will be sending assignments to me through Moodle. You should follow the directions on
each assignment carefully. Moodle will let you know if you have submitted your assignment.
Do not expect a second confirmation from me; check Moodle. Failure to follow these
instructions will hinder my ability to access your file and will result in a zero for the assignment.
Please remember the acceptance policy guidelines from this syllabus. Moodle will tell me the
time you sent the assignment. Any assignment not received by 5:00pm on the day after the due
date (or on the due date for those assignments which are not eligible for the 24 hour grace
period) will not be accepted and will receive a grade of zero. All assignments must be submitted
via Moodle unless you are otherwise instructed. All due dates are reflected on this syllabus.
All assignments must follow MLA guidelines in terms of spacing, citation, identification,
etc. A sample of MLA format can be found in the Purdue Owl link and in the handout on MLA
page format available on the courses Moodle page. Assignments not adhering to MLA
guidelines will receive an automatic 20 point deduction on the assignments grade.
Whether you have a desire to be a stronger writer, you have problems with getting your thoughts
on the page, or you just want expert revision suggestions, please take advantage of our very fine
College Writing Center (College Writing Center web page), or make use of our Online Writing
Center (Online Writing Center web page).
The Academic Learning Center provides free tutoring services to AB Tech students. Tutoring is
available on a drop-in basis Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and on Fridays
from 9:00am to 1:00pm for most courses in English, mathematics, and the sciences. The ALC is
a supportive, friendly environment where we encourage students to learn independently. Tutors
cannot provide answers for assignments/tests or proofread papers. Students must be referred by
an instructor and submit a signed referral form (green sheet). Talk to your instructor or stop by
the ALC in Ferguson 118, 116, and 114. For more information, go to abtech.edu and click on
Academic Learning Center at the bottom of the page.
Diagnostic Essay and

Orientation Quiz:

You will be completing a diagnostic essay and an orientation quiz during

the first module of the course. These assignments will average into your
participation grade. The essay will receive a satisfactory /unsatisfactory
grade. The diagnostic quiz will receive a numerical grade. Failure to
complete Module One materials during the first week of class will
result in your being dropped from the course for non-attendance
pursuant to A-B Techs attendance policy. If you have trouble with the
diagnostic assignments, I strongly encourage you to visit the writing
center before turning in the remainder of your essays.

Essays:

You will be completing a total of at least five essays/writing assignments

for this course. Some of the essays will begin with a rough draft which
you will write in class. For the assignments which will be done in class,
you should use white, college-ruled, loose-leaf notebook paper and blue or
black ink. Do not use spiral bound paper. The final drafts of all essays
will be completed out of class and will be submitted via Moodle to the
instructor in a Word document (see the earlier section on acceptable file
formats).
Again, you should submit a final draft; you will have no revision
opportunity after the due date. I will grade using the rubric available
within the Course Documents and Information box in Moodle. You will
be expected to incorporate the material you have learned from your
reading in all essays. You should revise your essays based on your
readings from your textbooks, your work in the Writing Center, your class
notes, etc. Please note that you will not always have a previous essay back
before you need to make final revisions to the next one.
Failure to send the essay via Moodle in the correct file format will hinder
my ability to access your file and will result in a zero for the assignment.
Please remember the acceptance policy guidelines from this syllabus.
Moodle will tell me the time you sent the essay. Any essay not received
by 5:00pm on the due date (or the day after for those assignments eligible
for the 24 hour grace period) will not be accepted and will receive a grade
of zero.
I suggest you maintain a folder or notebook which contains all drafts,
completed assignments, and graded assignments. It is your responsibility
to keep all materials for all essays you complete during the semester.
Keeping track of all of your materials will help you make sure you have
completed all of the assignments. Try to organize yourself from the
beginning so that you do not have to backtrack later in the semester. You
will reduce your stress tremendously by doing so.

Final Exam:

For the final exam in this course, you will be completing a common course
assignment. More details about the final exam will be provided later in

the semester.
Your instructor (Jennifer Browning) reserves the right to ask another
English faculty member to evaluate your final exam.
Student Activities:

There will be several miscellaneous assignments and quizzes given

throughout the semester. These assignments will take place in class and
online. These exercises and quizzes are designed to help you master the
material of the course. You are responsible for making sure you have
completed all of these assignments.
I would again recommend that you have a notebook (or USB drive) from
the beginning of the semester into which you place each of these
assignments. I will not be reminding you of what in class assignments
have been given. You should keep track of these assignments for yourself.
If you miss class, be sure you check with a classmate to see if there was a
participation assignment. Its a really wise idea to save all of your work
for the class in a single location for the duration of the course. Dont
throw anything away. You may need it.

Student
Coffeehouse
Entries:

Extra Credit:

In the discussion board on Moodle (Module One), you will find a section
called Student Coffeehouse. This part of the discussion board is your
space for having conversations with your classmates. This part of the
discussion board does not affect your grade. In addition, though I will dip
in from time to time, I will not always be reading or responding to these
entries. This is your space.
There will be no extra credit opportunities in this class.

MAKE-UP POLICIES
Students are responsible for all material covered, assigned, or due during this course. I am very
strict about deadlines; however, I know that sometimes the real world interrupts our lives;
computers crash, tires go flat, buses dont come, kids get sick, etc. Therefore, I will accept your
assignments up to 24 hours after the due date with the exception of work outlined in the schedule
as being exempt from this policy (e.g., the final exam). After that 24 hours, I will no longer
accept the assignment regardless of excuse. You do not need to let me know that you are taking
advantage of the 24 hour grace period; just make sure you get it turned in within the 24 hour
period.
ON COURSE ADVICE

This course will require use of the eight principles of successful students: personal responsibility,
self-motivation, self-management, interdependence, self-awareness, lifelong learning, emotional
intelligence, and belief in oneself.
COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Please review the following hyperlinks to ensure you understand the following College policies
and procedures:
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Email, Internet, and Campus Network
Grading System
Inclement Weather
Student Appeal Policy
Disability Services
A&S General Education Core Competencies and Program Competencies

Please see the following URL for the most up-to-date College catalog: http://www.abtech.edu/ab-tech-catalog.
OTHER INFORMATION
Writing Center:

Instructors
Availability:

In conjunction with the Ferguson Learning Labs, the English Department

operates a writing center in the Holly Library. The writing center can help
you with all levels of the writing process and is staffed by members of the
English Department Faculty. To schedule an appointment, stop by
the Writing Center or call them. You may also make use of the Writing
Centers online tutors by following the link available in your Moodle
course in the Course Documents and Information section.

My goal is to help you thrive in this course. I want you to talk to me as

often as you need to in order to feel comfortable with the assignments and
requirements that I have outlined for you in this syllabus and that I will be
giving you throughout the semester. My office hours are reflected at the
top of the syllabus. If those times do not work for you, Ill be happy to
arrange a meeting with you if you give me sufficient notice, or you should
feel free to contact me anytime via email at jenniferlbrowning@
abtech.edu. Please note that voicemail is not the best way to reach me.
This semester I will have more than 150 students. While I will make
every effort to respond quickly to your email, there may be times when

email volume is so large that your email will not be the first in line; in
those instances, it may take a day or two for me to respond to your
questions. Please be patient with me and know that I consider all email
very important and I will respond to you as quickly as possible.
Cell Phone/Texting
Policy:
All cell phones must be turned off/put on silent during class. A
deduction of 10 points in a students Student Activity grade will be made
for each cell phone interruption. Leaving class to answer a cell phone call
is not allowed and will result in the same deduction. Text messaging is
NOT allowed in class. A deduction of 10 points from your Student
Activity grade will be made for each text message. Please refrain from
putting away material and otherwise preparing to leave class before the
class has been dismissed. These behaviors will ensure that you are not
distracting or rude to your classmates. The use of cell phones and other
rude behaviors are outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. Please
review this document. You can get to the Code of Student Conduct using
this link: Classroom Conduct

Workload
Expectations:

This is an interesting yet challenging class. You have to do a LOT of

reading and writing. Do not take this course unless you are prepared to
work very hard. If you want a good grade in the course, you must perform
to a high standard on the assignments listed above and described further in
the syllabus. I do not give grades, and I cannot "raise" your grade a
point or two at the end of the semester just because you are not happy with
your final average. You must demonstrate through the assignments that
you have achieved a certain grade. Note that the class participation
component of the course already assesses your participation, so the
argument of "I participated a lot in the course, so you need to raise my
grade" does not hold water. Neither does the argument of "I spent a lot of
time on this course, so you need to raise my grade." Many times, students
spend a great deal of time on a subject and still end up with an average
performance and corresponding grade. Sometimes, other students do not
have to put in the same amount of time, and yet they end up with a better
performance and better grade. Time spent studying and participating in
class are only two of several factors that determine whether or not a
student succeeds in a course.
Grades are based on student performance (for essays, this performance is
determined using the rubric available in the Course Documents and
Information section of Moodle) and capability. Simply turning in all the
assignments does not guarantee that the student will receive a "good
grade." To receive a higher grade, a student must demonstrate proficiency
in the material and mastery of course objectives. For different students,

gaining that proficiency requires different levels of work, because not all
students walk into the class with the same aptitude for writing. The
standards for the respective grades are as follows:

To achieve this grade, the student must display superior performance in

his/her course work. This includes demonstrating the ability to process and
comprehend complex ideas and being able to convey those ideas to others
in a clear, intelligent manner. An "A" student will go beyond simple
requirements and seek to excel in his/her preparation for and presentation
of assigned work. He/she will demonstrate excellence in communication
skills and the ability to contextualize material. All work, including class
participation assignments, are on time, well written, and grammatically
correct.

To achieve this grade, the student needs to display above average

performance in his/her course work, including demonstrating the ability to
process and comprehend complex ideas, while being able to convey those
ideas in a clear, intelligent manner. A "B" student will also go beyond
minimum requirements in terms of preparation and presentation of
assigned work. He/she will demonstrate above average communication
skills and ability to contextualize material. All work is on time, though
there might be occasional grammatical errors or small flaws in writing.

For this grade, the student must meet the minimum requirements for the
course, displaying adequate performance in his/her course work, and
adequately demonstrate the ability to comprehend complex ideas, while
also being able to convey those ideas in a clear and well-written manner. A
"C" student demonstrates competence in terms of preparation and
presentation of assigned work. He/she will demonstrate adequate
communication skills and ability to contextualize materials. Work that is
on time but contains errors generally falls into the C category.

A student receiving this grade is performing below the minimum

requirements for the course. This could include failure to adequately
demonstrate the ability to comprehend or convey complex ideas. A "D"
student performs below the average in terms of preparation and
presentation of assigned work. He/she may not be demonstrating adequate
communication skills or ability to contextualize materials. Work in this

range is often late and full of grammatical and other errors.

A student receiving this grade has failed to meet the requirements of the
course, including failure to complete or turn in assignments or failure to
demonstrate ability to comprehend or convey complex ideas. An "F"
student has not performed in a manner satisfactory to the standards of the
class.

COURSE SCHEDULE
***Changes may be made in the course as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Such
changes will be announced ahead of time and it is the student's responsibility to stay informed
of such changes.
Below you will find a list of the modules for the course. Please see the individual module
sections in Moodle for more specific information. You may find that you work through the
course more quickly than this schedule indicates. If you do, please make sure that you check
back with the website from time to time for additions or changes. I will be adding to the course
regularly as we go through the semester, so you will find new materials every week. In addition,
please note that assignments which are turned in early will be graded after the due date has
passed and everyones assignment has been received.
Module One Week one
Week One Introductions
Homework for week:
August 17, 2015:
August 19, 2015:
August 21, 2015:

Read
Introductions
Introduction part 2
Virtual Day complete and turn in Module One
Materials Eng 111 orientation quiz, Student
Coffeehouse Entry, syllabus acknowledgement, Moodle
orientation certificate, and diagnostic essay -- by 5:00
pm via Moodle (exempt from the 24 hour grace period).

Module Two Weeks two-eight

Week Two
Homework for week:
August 24, 2015:
August 26, 2015:

Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 1-6 and Little Seagull

Chapters W-5, S-3, S-4, and S5
Instructor will return diagnostic essay and discuss results
Essay Basics Discussion
Essay Basics Discussion cont.

August 27, 2015:

Week Three -August 31, 2015:

September 2, 2015:
September 4, 2015:

Week Four -September 7, 2015:

September 9, 2015:
September 11, 2015:

Week Five --

September 14, 2015:

September 16, 2015:
September 18, 2015:

Week Six -September 21, 2015:

September 23, 2015:
September 25, 2015:

Virtual Day Activity complete Little Seagull quiz on

Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour
grace period)
Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 22, 24-25, 30-31 and
Little Seagull Chapter S-3
Essay Basics Discussion cont.
Essay Basics Discussion cont. and Reflection
Assignment of Essay #1
Virtual Day Activity complete Little Seagull quiz on
Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for 24 hour grace
period)
Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 18 and 37 and pages
922-926 and 936-942
Labor Day Holiday
No Class
Writing to reflect
Virtual Day Activity complete essay #1 rough draft
and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for
the 24 hour grace period)
Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 9 and 36 and pages 656665, Little Seagull Chapters S-4 and S-5, and the following
Norton Mix selections -- Stephen King "Why We Crave
Horror Movies" and The Economist "Higher Education:
Not What It Used to Be"
Writing to explain
Assignment of Essay #2
Writing to explain
Virtual Day Activity complete Little Seagull quiz on
Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour
grace period)
Read Norton Field Guide Chapter 32 and 39
Writing to explain
Writing to explain
Virtual Day Activity complete essay #2 rough draft

and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for

the 24 hour grace period)
Week Seven -September 28, 2015
September 30, 2015
October 2, 2015

Week Eight -October 5, 2015

October 7, 2015
October 9, 2015

Review readings from weeks five and six

Writing to explain
Writing to explain
Discussion of Essay Revision Assignment
Virtual Day Activity complete essay #3 rough draft
and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for
the 24 hour grace period)
Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 26-28, Little Seagull
Chapters P-1, P-2, and P-5
In Class Activity
In Class Activity
Virtual Day Activity complete Little Seagull quiz in
Moodle no later than 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour
grace period)

Module Three Weeks nine-ten

Week Nine -October 12, 2015
October 14, 2015
October 16, 2015

Week Ten -October 19, 2015

October 21, 2015
October 23, 2015

Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 43-50

Citation
Citation
Virtual Day Activity complete essay revision
assignment and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm
(eligible for the 24 hour grace period)
Read Norton Field Guide Chapters 10 and 33
Library Road Show
Writing to persuade and argue
Virtual Day Activity complete essay #4 mapping
exercise and submit via Moodle by 5:00pm (eligible for
the 24 hour grace period)

Module Three Weeks eleven-seventeen

Week Eleven -October 26, 2015
October 28, 2015

Read Norton Field Guild Chapters 8, 13, 20-21, and 41 and

pages 765-68
Writing to analyze and evaluate
Writing to analyze and evaluate

October 30, 2015

Week Twelve -November 2, 2015:

November 4, 2015:
November 6, 2015:

Week Thirteen
November 9, 2015:
November 11, 2015:
November 13, 2015:

Week Fourteen -November 16, 2015:

November 18, 2015:
November 20, 2015:

Week Fifteen -November 23, 2015

November 25, 2015
November 27, 2015
Week Sixteen -November 30, 2015

Virtual Day Activity complete essay #4 and submit via

Moodle by 5:00pm (eligible for the 24 hour grace
period)
Review readings from week eleven
Instructor will post Module Two grades to Moodle grade
book
Common Course Assignment Discussion
Virtual Day Activity work on 1st draft of the common
course assignment
Virtual Day Activity work on 1st draft of the common
course assignment
No readings for this week
Virtual Day Activity submit 1st draft of the common
course assignment to Moodle no later than 5:00pm
(exempt from the 24 hour grace period)
Common Course Assignment Discussion
Virtual Day Activity redraft common course
assignment and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm
(exempt from the 24 hour grace period)
No readings this week
Instructor will post Module Three grades to Moodle grade
book
Individual Conferences
Individual Conferences
Virtual Day Activity redraft common course
assignment and submit to Moodle no later than 5:00pm
(exempt from 24 hour grace period)
No readings this week
Individual Conferences
Thanksgiving Holiday
No Classes
Thanksgiving Holiday
No Classes
No readings this week
Individual Conferences

December 2, 2015
December 4, 2015

Week Seventeen -December 7, 2015:

December 9, 2015:
December 14, 2015:

Common Course Assignment Revision Discussion

Virtual Day Activity redraft common course
Assignment (no submission due on Moodle)
No readings this week
Virtual Day Activity Final exam/common course
assignment due via Moodle no later than 5:00pm
(exempt from 24 hour grace period)
Closing conferences
Instructor will post Module Four and final grades in
Moodle