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Mastering College-Level Writing Skills for Effective Communication

This course, led by Teri Tosspon, focuses on developing essential college-level writing skills. Students will learn to research, edit, and construct persuasive essays while analyzing audience and language sensitivity. Learning outcomes include revising personal writing for grammatical accuracy, applying proper MLA citation styles, integrating research findings, and adequately presenting arguments. Additionally, the curriculum emphasizes effective vocabulary usage and critical evaluation of reading materials. Join us to enhance your writing prowess and academic performance.

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Mastering College-Level Writing Skills for Effective Communication

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  1. English 155 Heald College Teri Tosspon, M.A.

  2. Course Description • College-level writing skills: • research and editing techniques • persuasive writing • audience analysis • language sensitivity

  3. Student Learning Outcomes • Revise their own writing for errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. • Describe and utilize an acceptable college-level writing style when constructing argumentative and persuasive essays. • Conduct research and integrate research findings into argumentative and/or persuasive essays. • Continued on next page

  4. Student Learning Outcomes, Continued… • Use correct MLA citations and Works Cited pages. • Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of arguments in readings. • Use new vocabulary encountered in readings. • Prepare and give presentations orally.

  5. Instructor Information • Teri Tosspon • ttosspon@gmail.com • http://ttosspon.wikispaces.com/English+10 • (949) 981-6769 • Office hours: W 5-6pm in classroom and by appointment.

  6. Textbooks • Bundle ISBN: 053845962X • Wyrick, J. (2008). Steps to Writing Well with Additional Readings • Wadsworth. (2004). Patterns of Inquiry Comp21 CD-ROM. • Kirszner, L.G., & Mandell, S.R. (2009). Advantage Books: The Pocket Wadsworth Handbook, 2009 MLA Update Edition (4th ed.) • Robitaille, J., & Connelly, B. (2003). Writer’s Resources CD-ROM 2.0 (2nd ed.).

  7. Grading Policy • Exams 10% • Projects and Assignments 80% • Participation 10%

  8. About Teri Tosspon • Born on a farm in the middle of Nebraska Education • University of Nebraska- Lincoln - Masters • Oxford University, England • University of California Irvine – Masters/PhD

  9. Course Schedule • See Pg 4 of the Syllabus

  10. Attendance • If you miss 14 days in a row, you will be dropped. • Studies have shown that 85% attendance is minimum for success. • There are graded activities during class period • If you need to miss class, Call MRS TOSSPON as soon as you know you are going to be absent (949-981-6769).

  11. Makeup Policy • Each student has the opportunity to make up one missed major in-class graded event. • You MAY make up one (1) quiz or exam.

  12. Blue or White Scrubs for MEDICAL Layer appropriately- White Only NO Canvas/Fabric Shoes- It’s a hazard! Shoes must be covered- no holes Or open toed No Piercings and/or excessive jewelry WHITE shoes- Leather only, Must have a defined heel No Piping on Scrubs No Externship Scrubs WHITE Outerwear only!!!! NO HOODS

  13. NO HOODS Professional Attire Example

  14. NO HOODS Professional Attire Example

  15. MALES & FEMALES: NO HATS OF ANY KIND NO HOODIES OR SWEATSHIRTS NO SUNGLASSES IN THE CLASSROOM PROFESSIONAL OUTERWEAR ONLY IN THE CLASSROOMS!!!

  16. Academic Integrity • copying work, ideas, or projects from any other person or media • allowing another person to copy or borrow original work in any form • allowing another person to copy answers on a quiz or test or to communicate with another person during a quiz or test • representing the work of another team member as one’s own • stopping or delaying another student in the completion of any work • plagiarism in any form, including failing to give credit to the source of thoughts, words, ideas, or work from any other person, printed material, or web site

  17. Tosspon’s Policies • treat others as you would like to be treated. • Respect.

  18. Respect • Be courteous and respectful of everyone and everything • Be prepared for class and actively participate (This includes completing assignments and having required materials) • Raise hand to speak when others are speaking. • Electronic devices are not allowed in class unless they are specially needed and approved by the instructor. • Food or drinks other than water in a re-sealable water bottle are allowed.

  19. Late Work • -10% for each day late. • Work conducted during class that is missed cannot be made up under any circumstances (except in the case of tests).

  20. Resubmission of Assignments • Contact the instructor • Make corrections • Resubmit no later than 1 week

  21. Computer Usage • During lectures, presentations, and discussion monitors should be turned off unless otherwise approved.

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