ENC 1102 Composition II

CRN 82549 and CRN 82550

Policy Statement and Course Syllabus Fall 2018

Instructor: Sheila Bolduc-Simpson

M.A. English, M.A. Theatre Arts, M.S. Multicultural/Multilingual Education

Course Days/Time: online

Email: sbolduc@fgcu.edu Location: Reed Hall 216

Mailbox: Reed Hall, Room 225

Office: Reed Hall Room 216

Office Phone: 239 590-7810
Office Hours: M/W 2-4 pm or by appt. Reed
Hall Room 216
Cell Phone: 239-272-2727
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Required Text and Materials

Microsoft Word
Adobe Flash Player
Any student enrolled in Composition II must have passed Composition I with a grade of
C or higher. If a student has not passed Composition I, he or she must re-take and pass
that course before taking Composition II.

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 General Course Requirements

General Course Description:

College-Level Writing Skills (CLWS, formerly Gordon Rule) Requirements for
Composition courses
In addition to a number of required shorter writing assignments, which may include exam
answers, reviews, and/or personal response (the selection to be made at the instructor’s
discretion), students will complete multiple longer writing assignments (one of which may be a
major revision) totaling no fewer than 2500 words. Each writing assignment will be the result of a
writing process that includes creating, revising and proof-reading drafts.
In addition, to ensure mastery of college-level writing skills, each assignment will reflect the
attributes described in the General Education Competency on Written Communication:
● Select and develop a topic for a specific audience and purpose
● Apply the range of conventions particular to a given subject area/discipline when writing
about this topic, including appropriate organization, formatting, and style
● Demonstrate information literacy skills by identifying, accessing, and using credible and
relevant sources to develop ideas

Students must complete and submit all major formal essay assignments (Paper 1
Final Draft, Paper 2 Final Draft, and Paper 3 Final Draft in order to pass the
course.
Specific Course Description:

This course meets the learning objectives of the FGCU Scholars program.
Students who complete this course will
● Practice critical thinking skills by analyzing mainstream and marginal texts in their
appropriate context
● Demonstrate information literacy by conducting research on topics in literary and cultural
studies.
● Refine writing and communication skills used to report the results of research and analysis
through an accepted methodology and manuscript format.

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http://www.fgcu.edu/qep/ (Links to an external site.)

Learning Outcomes:

LO1:Formulate a sound argument and develop it for a specific audience, purpose and context
LO2:Consider diverse perspectives when formulating and developing arguments
LO3:Use higher level research and information literacy skills including collecting, evaluating,
managing, incorporating, and documenting information from credible, relevant sources
LO4:Apply critical thinking skills through analysis and evaluation
LO5:Select, organize, and relate ideas and information with clarity and precision
LO6:Use a rigorous writing process that includes inventing, drafting, and revising
LO7:Employ conventions specific to academic writing
LO8:Employ the conventions of standard written English

Class Community: Use your time and effort in this class as positively and productively as
possible. All of us, including me, are here to learn from one another. All members of the class are
entitled to their own opinions; however, we need to consider various arguments, to respect
individual perspectives, and communicate our points of view effectively while being considerate
of all members of the class.

Attendance Policy: The Composition Program subscribes to the philosophy that because ENC
1101/1102 is a skills course, not a content course, academic success is directly proportional to
active participation. It is important that you regularly participate in ALL online class sessions
because these courses are structured in such a way that if you do not participate, you cannot pass.

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This means that you need to log into Canvas a minimum of THREE days a week and access the
modules to do the readings and the assignments. In order to earn a passing score (a grade of C or
higher) in Composition II, you may miss no more than 4 online sessions. Missing more than those
4 sessions may result in failure of the course. The final decision will be made at the discretion of
the instructor.

Participation: There will be 10 online participation assignments (PAs) that will be worth 20
points each that you will be assigned either individually or in groups. These assignments will be
done over the 15 weeks of the course and will be worth 20 points each. You cannot make up these
assignments.

Writing Assignments and Course Requirements

Verification of Attendance Assignment: As of fall 2015, all faculty members are required to use
Canvas to confirm a student’s attendance for each course by the end of the first week of classes.
Failure to do so will result in a delay in the disbursement of financial aid. The confirmation of
attendance is required for all students, not only those receiving financial aid.

Paper Assignments: In this course, in addition to a number of required shorter writing

assignments, which may include exam answers, summary-responses, etc. you will compose no
fewer than THREE longer writing assignments at least 750 words in length. Each writing
assignment will be the result of a writing process that includes prewriting, drafting, revising, and
proofreading, and publishing. In addition, to ensure mastery of college-level skills, each writing
assignment will reflect the attributes described in the University’s Written Communication
Competency:

● Employ the conventions of standard written English;

● Select a topic, and develop it for a specific audience and purpose, with respect to diverse
perspectives;
● Select, organize, and relate ideas and information with coherence, clarity, and unity;

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 ● Develop research skills including the ability to collect, analyze, synthesize, and
accurately present and document information;
● Apply critical reading skills.

Please note: To fulfill writing requirements for this course, turning in all assignments
(including drafts, papers, discussion forum posts, peer reviews, quizzes, and a final exam) is
a minimum requirement—but not a guarantee—for passing ENC 1102.

Plagiarism & Intellectual Honesty: Plagiarism is a form of intellectual theft and occurs when
students present the words or ideas of another without giving credit to the original source. The
University’s definition of plagiarism can be found in the Student Code of Conduct, which also
outlines the University’s policies and procedures regarding academic dishonesty/cheating (of
which plagiarism is one form), students’ responsibilities, and the consequences for violating this
policy.

In this course, those who plagiarize, regardless of intent, will be required to meet in conference
with the instructor and may be referred to the Dean of Students Office for a hearing before the
Academic Integrity Committee. In all cases, an adjudication form will be filed with the Dean of
Students Office. The Adjudication form can be found at
http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/StudentConduct/files/Summary_Adjudication_Form-2011-12-
Updated.pdf

Based on these meetings and/or hearings, students found guilty of plagiarism are subject to
penalties including—but not limited to—receiving a failing grade for the assignment and/or
course, or even suspension or expulsion from the University. While we will discuss what
plagiarism is and how to avoid it in this class, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to
understand and avoid plagiarism.

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In this course, you will be submitting all final paper drafts in Turnitin. You will have the
opportunity to submit and view your Originality Report. If you view the report and more than
15% of your paper is NOT your own, you will be able to correct the parts that are not yours and
resubmit the assignment as long as you resubmit BEFORE the due date of the assignment.

On-line Peer Critiques: As is the case in most composition courses today, you will be required to
share your writing with the class. Although most students feel uncomfortable sharing their work
with others, and maybe even more so critiquing the work of their peers, it is a necessary part of
the writing process. Learning how to constructively evaluate another’s work and your own will
take time and practice. The more you do so, the easier it becomes and the more efficient your
writing will be.

Research: Every paper you write should include various methods of development: traditional
textual research, interviews, personal experience, literature, and/or Internet/database sources. You
may use research as you see fit, including it in your essays when it will benefit and support your
argument. Research should not be viewed as “filler” or merely stuck in the essays to fulfill a page
requirement. As part of the course, we will discuss and practice effective use of and
documentation of sources in 8th Edition MLA style and format.

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University Nondiscrimination Statement
Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to ensuring equity and fairness for all University
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prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age,
disability, sex (including sexual harassment/assault), gender identity/expression, marital status,
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enforcement of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Questions or complaints should
be directed to the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC). The OIEC’s phone
number is (239)745-4366; the OIEC email address is OIEC@fgcu.edu.

Attendance Verification: As of fall 2015, all faculty members are required to confirm a student's
attendance for each course by the end of the first week of classes. Failure to do so will result in a
delay in the disbursement of your financial aid. The confirmation of attendance is required for all
students, not only those receiving financial aid.

Disability Accommodations Services: Florida Gulf Coast University, in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the university’s guiding principles, will provide classroom
and academic accommodations to students with documented disabilities. If you need to request an
accommodation in this class due to a disability, or you suspect that your academic performance is

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affected by a disability, please see me or contact the Office of Adaptive Services. The Office of
Adaptive Services is located in the Wellness Building. The phone number is 239-590-7956 or
Video Phone (VP) 239-243-9453. In addition to classroom and campus accommodations,
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to create their personal emergency evacuation plan
and FGCU is committed to providing information on emergency notification procedures. You can
find information on the emergency exits and Areas of Rescue Assistance for each building, as
well as other emergency preparedness materials on the Environmental Health and Safety and
University Police Department websites. If you will need assistance in the event of an emergency
due to a disability, please contact Adaptive Services for available services and information.

Grading Policy

Papers: All out-of-class essays must be turned in electronically to Canvas on the due date with
your name, the essay number and whether it is a draft or a final draft, and the title of the paper.
For example, my Paper 1 Draft would be labeled like this: Bolduc-Simpson Paper 1 Draft. It is
imperative that you save your work as a Word doc (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text (.rft)
format. Microsoft Works files (.wps) will NOT be accepted. To convert your .wps files to
.doc files, go to the free online file conversion program Zamzar.

Papers must meet all criteria for a “good” or “satisfactory” essay to receive a C: good focus,
unity, coherence, and development; a sense of audience and purpose; and relatively few
grammatical, mechanical, or punctuation errors. Only those essays which meet these criteria in an
outstanding way, and which are original and provocative and have virtually no major errors, will
receive grades higher than a C.

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Deadlines: All assignments are due by 11:55 p.m. on the due date listed on the syllabus. Papers
must be turned-in on time; late papers will be downgraded one half letter grade per 24 hours
late. I will grant extended deadlines if you communicate with me at least 24 hours before the
assignment is due and provide justification for why you need the extension.

There are NO extensions for the submission of quizzes.

Grading Scale: Please note that to pass ENC 1102 you must end the semester with a C (70%)
average or higher. All students finishing the semester with lower average grades must repeat the
course. Grade distribution will be as follows:

Participation 200 200 pts.

Getting Started Assignments 25 pts.

Syllabus Scavenger Hunt (Attendance Verification Assignment)
Class Contract
Photo Uploading & Setting Notifications
Introduction

Interactive Videos 45 45 pts.

Papers 550 pts.

Paper 1 150
Paper 2 200
Paper 3 200

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Unit Quizzes (3) 75 75 pts.

Final Exam 100 100 pts.

Final Class Survey 5 5 pts

TOTAL: 1000 pts.

Your course work and final course grade are determined using the following scale:
900-1000 A Excellent Work
860-890 B+ Very Good Work
800-850 B Above Average Work
760-790 C+ Slightly Above Average Work
700-750 C Average Work
600-690 D Below Average Work
000-590 F Failing

As you can see, I use plus grades only. In this way, you will experience the benefit of a full grade
or a plus grade.

CANVAS DOES NOT ROUND UP OR ROUND DOWN. IF YOU GET 899 POINTS, YOU
GET A B+.

ENC 1102 / Fall 2018

Tentative Schedule

Please note: The schedule below, while as complete as possible, is subject to revision to meet
class needs. All revisions to the schedule will be announced on Canvas.

ALL ASSIGNMENTS will be due by 11:55 p.m. every Monday.

Week 1 August 20 – August 27 Getting Acquainted with Each Other and the Course

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 ● Introductions & Creating Community
● Submit Syllabus Quiz
● Submit Class Contract Electronic Signing
● Submit statement that you uploaded your photo & set your notifications
● Submit Discussion Forum 1 (DF1) your introduction.

Week 2 August 27– September 3 Classical Argument

● Read Paper 1 Guidelines

● Submit Participation Assignment 1 (PA1)
● Interactive Video 1 (IV1)

Week 3 September 3 – September 10 Research & Skunk Ape Tutorial?

● Do Skunk Ape Tutorial
● Submit Paper 1 Proposal (PA 2)
● Submit Quiz 1

Week 4 September 10 – September 17 Ethos, Pathos, Logos

● Read directions for doing comments of Paper 1 draft

● Submit Paper 1 Draft With Comments (PA 3)
● Interactive Video 2 (IV2)

Week 5 September 17 – September 24 In-Text Citations & Signal Phrases

● Submit Participation Assignment 4 (PA4)
● Interactive Video 3 (IV3)
Week 6 September 24 – October 1 Plagiarism

● Paper 1 Final Draft

● Interactive Video 4 (IV4)
Week 7 October 1 – October 8 Research: Evaluating Sources
● Paper 2 Guidelines
● Paper 2 Sign Up
● Read and take notes on Evaluating Sources
● Submit Participation Assignment 5 (PA5)
● Interactive Video 5 (IV5)
Week 8 October 8 – October 15 Research: Summarizing, Paraphrasing, Quoting
● Read and take notes on Summarizing, Paraphrasing, Quoting
● Submit Paper 2 Draft (PA 6)
● Interactive Video 6 (IV6)
Week 9 October 15 – October 22 Revising vs. Editing
● Read and take notes on revising vs. editing

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 ● Submit Paper 2 Peer Review (PA 7)
● Interactive Video 7 (IV7)
Week 10 October 22 – October 29 –Final Draft
● Submit Quiz 2
● Submit Paper 2 Final Draft
Week 11 October 29 – November 5 Visual Rhetoric
● Read and take notes on Visual Rhetoric
● Submit Participation Assignment 8 (PA8)
● Interactive Video 8 (IV8)
● Sign up for Paper 3 Visual Argument Paper
Week 12 November 5 – November 12 Visual Rhetoric
● Read Paper 3 Assignment (Visual Rhetoric Using Traditional Strategy)
● Submit Quiz 3
● Submit Paper 3 Draft (PA 9)
Week 13 November 12 – November 19 Peer Review Process
● Read and take notes on Peer Review Process
● Submit Paper 3 Peer Review (PA10)
● Interactive Video 9 (IV 9)
● Do SPoL
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY November 21-November 26
Week 14 November 19 – November 26 Paper 3 Final Draft
● Submit Paper 3 Final Draft
Week 15 November 26 – December 3 Final Exam and Final Course Reflection
● Final Exam
● Final Course Reflection

The Final Exam will be done online and will be open from 11:59 p.m. on Monday,
December 3 and will close on Monday, December 10 at 11:55 p.m. The exam will
consist of Multiple-Choice and T/F questions. The final exam will be worth 100 points.

You must do the exam in ONE sitting but will have TWO attempts and no time limit.

IMPORTANT DATES

Last day to Drop/Withdraw via Gulfline (100% refund): Friday, August 24.
Last day to Drop/Withdraw without academic penalty: Friday, October 19.
Last day to Apply for Grade Forgiveness: Thursday, December 13.

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 Technology Problems
TECHNOLGY

It is expected that each student will take personal responsibility for developing the skills
necessary to use basic computing applications. Please complete the FGCU Self-assessment
survey to measure your skill level.

Please read the FGCU Minimum Technology Requirements.

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Technology Problems
If you experience problems with Canvas, please contact 590-7100 for tech support.

Live support is available at 239-590-7100:

o Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 11 pm
o Friday, 8 am - 6 pm
o Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Logging into the Canvas server indicates that you agree to abide by the policies and procedures
set forth in Florida Gulf Coast University's Acceptable Computer and Network Use

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Policy. Further, Canvas mail is governed by FGCU email policies set forth in documentation
found at http://eagle.fgcu.edu/policies.html.
If your problems are computer related , please contact the IT staff at 590-1188.

If you experience problems with Canvas, please contact 590-7100 for tech support.

Live support is available at 239-590-7100:

o Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 11 pm
o Friday, 8 am - 6 pm
o Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm
Logging into the Canvas server indicates that you agree to abide by the policies and procedures
set forth in Florida Gulf Coast University's Acceptable Computer and Network Use
Policy. Further, Canvas mail is governed by FGCU email policies set forth in documentation
found at http://eagle.fgcu.edu/policies.html.
If your problems are computer related , please contact the IT staff at 590-1188.

BACKING UP YOUR FILES

If you want to be able to access your files ANYWHERE and anytime, install DROPBOX on your
computer or install DROPBOX on your Smartphone. To access DROPBOX, go to
https://www.dropbox.com/
Alternatively, you can back up your files using Google Drive. You will have to create a gmail
account. Create a folder for each of your courses for organizational purposes.

UNIVERSITY STATEMENT REGARDING ACADEMIC BEHAVIOR STANDARDS

AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

All students are expected to demonstrate honesty in their academic pursuits. The university
policies regarding issues of honesty can be found in the FGCU Student Guidebook under the
Student Code of Conduct and Policies and Procedures sections. All students are expected to
study this document which outlines their responsibilities and consequences for violations of the
policy. The FGCU Student Guidebook is available online at
http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/judicialaffairs/new.html

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E-MAIL USAGE & CORRESPONDENCE STATEMENT

For general matters, if you wish to correspond with me and/or your fellow classmates, use the
Inbox tab in Canvas.
1. Inbox tab to send correspondence

You should expect feedback on any correspondence within 24 hours and feedback
on your assignments within 7 days of your submission.

Try to avoid using my faculty email address noted above as I like to keep all course-related
correspondence in the course itself.

UNIVERSITY POLICY (POLICY 4.005) REGARDING RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY

ACCOMMODATIONS

All students at Florida Gulf Coast University have a right to expect that the University will
reasonably accommodate their religious observances, practices, and beliefs. Students, upon prior
notification to their instructors, shall be excused from class or other scheduled academic activity
to observe a religious holy day of their faith. Students shall be permitted a reasonable amount of
time to make up the material or activities covered in their absence. Students shall not be penalized
due to absence from class or other scheduled academic activity because of religious observances.
Where practicable, major examinations, major assignments, and University ceremonies will not
be scheduled on a major religious holy day. A student who is to be excused from class for a
religious observance is not required to provide a second party certification of the reason for the
absence.
The link to an interfaith calendar is at http://www.interfaithcalendar.org

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Incompletes
Incompletes will only be granted when a student has a documented and unavoidable emergency
situation and has completed all coursework except for a final project, paper, or exam
(approximately 75% of course work). In cases where students have not finished most of the
course assignments, they will be given the grade earned. In these cases, an "I" is NOT an
appropriate option.

3/2 Withdrawal Rule: This rule is designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation.
Beginning Fall 2017, FGCU students will be allowed to withdraw from a maximum of three (3)
lower-level courses (numbered 1000-2999) and two (2) upper-level courses (numbered 3000-
4999) without academic penalty after the drop/add dates. Any W’s that students acquired prior to
Fall 2017 do not count toward this limit. An appeal process will be in place. Withdrawals for
approved extenuating circumstances such as medical reasons and active duty military service will
not count toward this limit.

NOTE: The last day to drop/withdraw from this course without academic penalty is by
Friday, October 19.

The final exam will be an online exam which will open at 11:55 p.m. on Monday, December
3 and will close at 11:55 p.m. on Monday, December 10th.

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