English Composition II EN 1113

Mississippi State University Spring 2010

Instructor: Mrs. Laura Vernon

Office: 212-D Lee Hall
e-mail: lev22@msstate.edu
Office Hours: Mon. & Wed. 11-12, 1-2 & Fri. 11:00-12:00 & by appointment

Required Texts and Supplies:

The Little, Brown Handbook, 11th ed.-LBH
Reading and Writing Argument-MSU Custom text-RWA
Guide to Freshman Composition, 2nd ed.-GFC

Course Overview and Objectives: EN 1113 is designed to enhance and strengthen argumentative, analytical, and research
skills. To achieve this, you must write well-organized, thought-provoking, coherent essays based upon in-class readings and
discussions. These essays require the use of research materials, documentation of all sources according to MLA format, the
examination of ideas and values in literary works, a demonstrated understanding of literary elements, and few to no
grammatical errors.

Course Work: You will write 6 (including the final) original compositions. Each composition (with the exception of the
analysis and the final) will be written in two drafts—the first draft will be evaluated by peers, and the final draft will be
evaluated by the instructor. If you fail to attend the peer evaluation session or fail to have a completed draft to be
evaluated, you will be penalized one letter grade on the final version.

Grade Information:
A= 900-1000
B= 800-899
C= 700-799
D= 600-699
F= 0-599

Final Grade Weight:

Analysis Assignment 100
Argument Essay 100
MLA Quiz 50
Memo Proposal 50
Research Essay 200
Poetry Essay 100
Literature Essay 100
Clswk/Hmwk 100
Final Essay 200

Class Policies and Procedures:

1. Attend all classes. You may not make up class activities such as peer responses, exercises, in-class
writing, reading quizzes, and class discussions for any reason.
2. Turn in your work on time. I penalize essays (all drafts) 10 points per day for lateness. Computer/Printer
malfunctions are not an excuse. Under extreme circumstances, you may turn in a paper by 5:00 p.m. on the
day that it is originally due, if, and only if, you attend class that day.
3. Do your own work. I take academic misconduct very seriously and will prosecute you in accordance with
university policy if you plagiarize.
4. Come prepared to learn. Bring all appropriate materials (textbook, paper, pen, etc.) to class every day,
turn off all cell phones and electronic devices before we begin, and put away all outside reading material.
 MSU Honor Code
As a Mississippi State University student I will conduct myself with honor and integrity at all times. I will not lie,
cheat, or steal, nor will I accept the actions of those who do.
 Schedule*

January
Wed. 6 Introduction to Course; Diagnostic writing
Fri. 8 MLA Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Mon. 11 MLA Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Wed. 13 MLA Quiz
Fri. 15 Argument Analysis in-class group work
Mon. 18 University Holiday!
Wed. 20 Argument Analysis Assignment Due; Assigned Readings (tba)
Fri. 22 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Mon. 25 Argumentation Essay Draft #1 Due; Peer Review
Wed. 27 Argumentation Essay Final Draft Due; Assigned Readings (tba)
Fri. 29 Mandatory Library Session

February
Mon. 1 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Wed. 3 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Fri. 5 Memo Proposal Due
Mon. 8 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Wed. 10 Grammar/MLA Lessons tba from the LBH
Fri. 12 Library Research Day (we will meet in the library as a class…not optional)
Mon. 15 Research Essay Draft #1 Due; Peer Review
Wed. 17 Research Essay Final Draft Due; Assigned Readings (tba)
Fri. 19 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Mon. 22 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Wed. 24 Grammar/MLA Lessons tba from the LBH
Fri. 26 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)

March
Mon. 1 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Wed. 3 Grammar/MLA Lessons tba from the LBH
Fri. 5 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Mon. 8 Poetry Essay #1 Due; Peer Review
Wed. 10 Poetry Essay Final Draft Due; Assigned Readings (tba)
Fri. 12 Grammar/MLA Lessons tba from the LBH
Mon. 15 Spring Break Holiday!
Wed. 17 Spring Break Holiday!
Fri. 19 Spring Break Holiday!
Mon. 22 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Wed. 24 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Fri. 26 Grammar/MLA Lessons tba from the LBH
Mon. 29 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Wed. 31 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)

April
Fri. 2 University Holiday!
Mon. 5 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Wed. 7 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Fri. 9 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Mon. 12 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Wed. 14 Literature Essay #1 Draft Due; Peer Review
Fri. 16 Literature Essay Final Draft Due
Mon. 19 Lecture; Assigned Readings (tba)
Wed. 21 Grammar/MLA Lessons tba from the LBH
Fri. 23 Review for Final Exam
Mon. 26-30 Final Exams