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English 155

English 155. Heald College Teri Tosspon, M.A. . Course Description. College-level writing skills: research and editing techniques persuasive writing audience analysis language sensitivity. Student Learning Outcomes.

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English 155

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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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