English Composition II Dr. Sue Henshon Reed 127 Office Hours 9:30-11:00 M, W and by appointment Contact: shenshon@fgcu.

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Required Texts L.B. Brief by J. Aaron The Invisible Gorilla by C. Chabris and D. Simons Recommended Text The Gulf Coast Reader edited by N. Hill, C. Griffin, A. Towne Required material: notebook for in-class writing exercises. Please bring your notebook to class every day. Please note: All of these books are available at the university bookstore. Course Description: ENC 1102 / Composition II builds on the lessons of Composition I by furnishing additional strategies for college-level research and writing. Composition II students have already acquired basic college writing skills and are poised for more complex challenges involving argumentation and research. They should arrive with the ability to distinguish between summary and analysis. Composition II places the greater emphasis on analysis with frequent writing assignments that require students to develop and present an informed argument. Engineered as a discussion seminar and writing workshop, Composition II will train students to become savvy consumers of argument through discussion and analysis of diverse prose models. Students should leave Composition II as stronger writers and more informed, engaged participants of a learning community. To ensure the mastery of college-level oral communication skills, students will deliver an oral presentation that reflects the attributes described in the University's Oral Communication Competency, with special emphasis on developing a topic for a particular audience and purpose, and delivering a clear and effective presentation, with command of verbal and non-verbal communication. Goals and Outcomes: To complete this course successfully, students will be expected to build on the foundation of ENC 1101 and do all of the following: Use a rigorous writing process that includes inventing, drafting, and revising;

Employ the conventions of standard written English; Employ conventions specific to academic writing; Formulate a sound argument and develop it for a specific audience and purpose; Select, organize, and relate ideas and information with clarity and precision; Use higher level research skills including collecting, evaluating, managing, incorporating, and documenting information; Identify how authors develop written arguments; Apply critical reading and thinking skills; Consider diverse perspectives when formulating and developing arguments.

Gordon Rule/Writing Intensive Classes: In these courses, in addition to a number of required shorter writing assignments, which may include exam answers, reviews, and/or personal responses (the selection to be made at the instructors discretion), students will compose no fewer than four longer writing assignments (one of which may be a major revision) of which two must be at least 750 words in length, and two at least 500 words in length. Each writing assignment will be the result of a writing process that includes creating, revising, and proofreading drafts. In addition, to ensure mastery of college-level skills, each writing assignment will reflect the attributes described in the Universitys 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; Develop research skills including the ability to collect, analyze, synthesize, and accurately present and document information; Apply critical reading skills.

Disability Accommodations Services: Florida Gulf Coast University, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Universitys 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 affected by a disability, please see me or contact the Office of Adaptive Services. The Office of Adaptive Services is located in Howard Hall. The phone number is 590-7956 or TTY 590-7930. 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 Student Observance of Religious Holidays The Florida Board of Governors and state law govern university policy regarding observance of religious holidays. All students at Florida Gulf Coast University have a right to expect that the

University will reasonably accommodate their religious observances, practices, and beliefs. The full policy is available at: http://www.fgcu.edu/generalcounsel/files/policies/4.005%20Student%20Observance%20of%20 Religious%20Holidays.pdf Plagiarism: 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 Universitys definition of plagiarism can be found in the Student Code of Conduct which also outlines the Universitys 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 have 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. Based on these meetings and/or hearings, students found guilty of plagiarism are subject to penalties includingbut not limited toreceiving 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 your responsibility to avoid plagiarizing. http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/Files/FGCU_Student_Code_of_Conduct.pdf Classroom Conduct: Students are expected to contribute to a positive learning environment and to treat each other and the instructor with respect. To this end, all electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, tablets, and computers) must be shut off and put away during class time. These devices serve as distractions and students need to pay full attention to the lessons and discussions. If you violate this class policy, you will be asked to leave and will be considered absent for that lesson. Furthermore, let us try to really listen to each other; even in the most interesting debates and heated discussions, I want only one voice speaking at a time. Talking in small groups or out of turn is rude and considered BAD participation!

COURSE REQUIREMENTS (including attendance policy) & HELPFUL TIPS

Show Up! The Composition Program subscribes to the philosophy that because ENC 1102 is a skills course, not a content course, academic success is directly proportional to class attendance. It is crucial that you regularly and punctually attend all class sessions because these courses are structured in such a way that if you do not attend, you do not pass. If you miss a class meeting, it is your responsibility to obtain all information covered in that class. Collaborations and other work missed in class cannot be made up. Show up on time! In addition to the importance of actually attending class, being on time is equally important. I will take attendance at the beginning of class, and those who miss this will be marked tardy. If you come to class more than 10 minutes late, I will mark you as being absent. If you decide to leave class early, I will mark you as being absent for the entire day unless you have received special permission ahead of time to leave early. Meet Deadlines! Any assignment turned in after the class period on which it is due/after a drop box closes is considered late. Points will be deducted for each day the

assignment is late. Even if you are not present in class, your work is still due! Computer problems are not valid excuses for missing work, so always be prepared with backups of your data and enough supplies. Be Involved! Learning is not a passive activity, and while listening to your instructor or your peers is valuable, so is sharing your views and thoughts. Your level of positive participation can raise your final grade by a full letter. Your level of negative participation can lower your grade by a full letter. Be an active participant! If you come to class and repeatedly use either the internet or your cell phone, you will lose half the participation points; you will lose an entire letter grade. Failure to follow the guidelines of appropriate behavior may result in your dismissal from class, either temporarily or permanently.(When we will be using technology in the classroom, I will give you advanced notice). I expect you to: o Turn cell phones, tablets, and laptops OFF during class. o Refrain from doing homework during class. o Be quiet when someone else is speaking. o Be polite to me and to each other. Plagiarism is a serious offense and will lead to academic penaltiesthe most immediate is receiving a zero grade for the assignment. You may also earn a failing grade for the course. I refer all students who plagiarize to the Dean of Students Office. Claims that you did not understand proper citation and documentation guidelines are not acceptable excuses for plagiarism. Please take the time to check your work for correct grammar and punctuation. The Writing Center, located on the second floor of the west wing of the library in Room 202C, is available to assist you. https://webmail.fgcu.edu/WritingCenter You are expected to complete all reading assignments and will be given homework based on chapters in the textbooks, so it is imperative that you have the textbooks and bring them to class. Please dont underestimate the reading portion of this class. I reserve the right to begin giving quizzes if students are habitually unprepared. WRITING ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

Workshops: As you finish this portion of the FGCU Composition sequence, you should be ready to share your work freely and accept frank criticism to help you with the revision process outside of the classroom and apart from your instructor. You will do peer revisions in and out of class, as part of each graded unit, so providing duplicates of your work on due dates is VERY important. In-Class Assignments: Periodically, I will give an in-class assignment. Although these are informal, I still expect your thoughts to be free of spelling and grammatical errors. In-class writing assignments will count toward your Class Participation grade. Essays: All essays must be typed, double-spaced, page-numbered, in 12 point font, stapled, and have the proper MLA heading, titling and margin requirements.

*** Keep all responses, drafts, graded essays and sources. At the end of the semester, you will be asked to reflect upon your writing and to evaluate the particular strengths and weaknesses of the work. ***

Some tips for writing a polished essay include the following: (1) going to the Writing Center if you struggle with any of the writing stages (brainstorming, drafting, editing and proofreading); (2) revising multiple times to ensure your essay portrays your best thoughts and is free of spelling, grammar, and content errors; (3) coming to me if you do not understand the assignment guidelines or are unsure about your topic. Revision Guidelines: If you would like me to re-grade any of your essays, you MUST do a significant revision of your work. You must make real changes, not simply adding punctuation and/or fixing sentence fragments or run-ons. You must also submit the original graded paper with your revision. GRADING SCALE Your course work and final grade are determined using the following percentage scale: 94-100 A Excellent work 90-93 A87-89 B+ 84-86 B Above-average work 80-83 B77-79 C+ 70-76 C Average work 60-69 D Below-average work 0-59 F Failure 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 an average lower than this must repeat the course. 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.
Vocabulary List : Your instructor will expect you to be familiar with the Composition Vocabulary. This is required in all sections of ENC 1101, and you should be familiar with this list of words from your class last semester. Your instructor will email you a copy of this list. Skunk Ape: You are required to complete the Skunk Ape Tutorial. We will spend a class period at the library completing this workshop. If you are unable to attend that class, please make up the work on your own through Angel. I will contact the library to find out who has completed Skunk Ape and who has not, so make sure you have fulfilled this requirement.

Classroom Notes Not only do I expect you to participate on a regular basis, I would also like you to keep a notebook of your experiences during composition II. This notebook should include class notes,

your in-class writing exercises, and other assignments; this notebook will be graded (credit or noncredit) and returned to you. This assignment will be graded on a credit/noncredit basis, and will be worth 6 points on your final grade. Your notebook should include journal entries (both homework and in-class exercises) and class notes.
Adaptive Services: Florida Gulf Coast University, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Universitys 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 affected by a disability, please see me or contact the Office of Adaptive Services. The Office of Adaptive Services is located in Howard Hall, room 137. The phone number is 590-7956 or TTY 590-7930.

Attendance: The Composition Program subscribes to the philosophy that because ENC 1102 is a skills course, not a content course, academic success is directly proportional to class attendance. It is important that you regularly and punctually attend all class sessions because these courses are structured in such a way that if you do not attend, you cannot pass. In order to earn a passing score (a grade of C or higher) in Composition I or II, students may miss no more than 6 class sessions (for a class that meets twice weekly). Missing more than those 6 class meetings may result in failure of the course. The final decision will be made at the discretion of the Instructor. Please remember that attendance is objective. I read your name several minutes into the class period, and either you are here or you are not. If you arrive for class late, it is your responsibility to inform me that you missed the roll call. People who arrive more than 10 minutes late or leave 10 minutes early will be marked absent, unless I specify otherwise. If you need to leave class early, please let me know; otherwise you will be marked absent.

NOTE: I do not give grades, you earn them. Assume if you are showing up to class, taking notes, and participating in discussions you are earning full points for the attendance/participation section. Its not always the best writers who earn the top marks its the best students!

If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to figure out what you missed. Please find three classmates who you can contact if you should miss a class period. This does not mean you should not e-mail me or stop by my office to ask for further clarification of ideas or assignments. I just ask that you please contact a classmate and copy notes before you come to me. IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE COURSE:
(Please note: Schedule is subject to change at instructors discretion)

Assigned readings should be completed before class Please bring assigned texts to each class meeting. All out-ofclass assignments are due at the beginning of the class session unless instructor indicates otherwise. Readings, assignments, and due dates are subject to change, with proper notice. Date Week 1 January 7 Class Topic and In-Class Activities Reading & Assignments Due (Read/annotate/complete BEFORE class)

Introduction, ice breaker activity, discussion about the expectations of Composition II

Objectives: Introduce students to Composition II requirements Share the syllabus Ice breaker activity

January 9

Review of the basic principles of writing an essay with a thesis. College Level Writing/Expectations Journal Entry Week #1 My career goals and how writing skills will enhance my career

Objectives Talk about the principles of writing an essay Discuss the expectations of college writing classes Work on journal entry

Journal Entry #2 Career plan Journal Entry #3 Life plan

Week 2 January 14 Meet at the library (room 221) for the required Skunk Ape tutorial. Journal Entry #4 Skunk Ape Tutorial Objectives Work on Skunk Ape tutorial Learn about libraries and research skills Write Journal Entry about what you have learned

January 16

Review Skunk Ape session Audience & Purpose Review Vocabulary List Group Presentation

Objectives Review Skunk Ape workshop highlights Review vocabulary list from Composition I Discuss audience and purpose Group presentations Week 3

January 21 January 23

Martin Luther King Day The Invisible Gorilla In-class writing workshop Discussion about The Invisible Gorilla The Invisible Gorilla Journal Entry #5 creative prompt

Objectives See video related to The Invisible Gorilla Discuss what we will read about in this book Work on in-class writing exercise Week 4 January 28

Writing/selling an idea to an audience

Journal Entry #6 Ads

Discuss what it means to sell an idea Discuss advertisements and elements of persuasion Discuss how writers draw you into books, etc. Talk about Paper #1 January 30 Marketing your idea to a client, audience, business. Work on paper #1 Develop a writing outline and research plan Discuss how to write this paper and what we hope to learn during the process Journal Entry #7 TBA

Week 5 February 4

Researching a topic, developing an idea Continue discussion about The Invisible Gorilla Discuss how to research and develop an idea Discuss The Invisible Gorilla Peer editing

Due: Essay Draft Essay #1

February 6 Descriptive writing Discuss Lenses Discuss what it means to write descriptively Try writing descriptively and see how your writing improves Peer editing Week 6 February 11

Due: Handout Dillards Lenses

Presenting an argument Persuading an audience Read Thinking Like a Mountain Further discussion about descriptive writing Discuss how to present an argument, how to relate to an audience Look at Thinking Like a Mountain February 13 Discussion about intuition The Invisible Gorilla Journal Entry #8 TBA

Discuss paper #2 Discuss intuition and how it affects your life Week 7 February 18 Objectives

Share your favorite book Discuss the elements of fine writing

Mini-presentations on favorite books Discuss the elements of fine writing Creative writing prompt

February 20

Clichs & tired writing Look at selections from Joyful Noise. Poetry Writing Exercise

The Invisible Gorilla

Discuss clichs Look at examples of fresh writing Try writing with fresh images and language Share your writing in small groups Week 8 February 25

Developing Ideas Overcoming Writers Block The Invisible Gorilla Discussion

Bring Paper #2 first draft

Discuss brainstorming, how to develop an idea Discuss Writers Block Mini-group discussions about The Invisible Gorilla

February 27

Essay #2 peer editing session Plagiarism The Invisible Gorilla Discussion Commercials and the art of persuasion discussion

Objectives Learn about plagiarism Peer editing Discuss The Invisible Gorilla in small groups Share ideas about The Invisible Gorilla with larger groups Discuss what it means to create a setting within a piece, and why it is essential to make your writing tangible. Week 8 March 4-9 - Spring Break no classes Week 9 March 11 What we can learn from original documents Read The Declaration of Independence

Objectives: Read The Declaration of Independence Learn about the historical background of The Declaration of Independence Watch and analyze part of TV commercial. March 13 Analyze a website Learn marketing tactics Discuss the development of brands. Journal Entry #10

Objectives: Learn about marketing/branding Think about the voice of your writing Discuss brands, and how they are created and perpetuated Group exercises create a new brand Week 9 March 18

Coherent writing

Objectives Learn about awkward writing Think about what you can do to make your writing more coherent and fluid Read an example of fluid writing Work on research paper draft. March 20 Workshop about research Draft mini-research paper

Objectives Discuss rubric for mini-research paper. Answer students questions about rubric. Instructor will guide students through the logical process of writing the mini-research paper how she would do it, how she might go about researching and writing this paper. Work on writing paper.

Week 10 March 25 Workshop Practice peer editing skills Learn how to be a better self-editor. Discuss how to develop original ideas

Read & comment on partial essays

March 27 Workshop Read & comment on full essays Continue to practice editing skills. Think about the process of editing, and how editing someone elses pi ece will help you become a better writer.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MARCH 29 IS THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS WITHOUT ACADEMIC PENALTY

Week 11 April 1 TBA Mini writing assignment due Objectives Continue to practice editing skills. Work on developing fresh, crisp language in activity. Discuss the art of writing a paragraph the elements of topic sentence, elaboration, and conclusion that transitions into the next paragraph.

April 3

Discussion: the value of intuition

chapters in Invisible Gorilla as assigned

Edit mini research paper. Provide input to professor about class.

Week 12 April 8 Explanation/presentation of paper #3 Think about paper #3 Ask questions about the expectations Begin planning out paper #2 April 10 Work on developing a writing plan

Paper topic/research plan

Writing workshop Objectives Work on paper #3 under supervision of instructor Discuss questions and concerns pertaining to paper with instructor

Week 13 April 15

Writing workshop

Objectives Use this time to work on paper. Class discussion about paper issues. Please use this time to ask questions, to have issues elaborated, etc. Discuss rubric for this paper. April 17 Peer Editing

Objectives Peer edit with classmates. Develop a sense of your editing style. Carefully mark mistakes, but also focus on content. Think about whether you are making similar mistakes. Week 15 April 22 Presentations Objectives Share insights you have learned about paper #3 Carefully take notes on other peoples lectures. Discuss the art of taking notes, and why it is critical to success. April 24 Presentations Last regular day for this class Submit paper #4

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