M. G. Aune
Office Hours TTh 2.00 – 3.30, W 3.00 - 6.00
and by appointment
724.938.4341
223 Azorsky Hall
aune(at)cup.edu
|
Description
1.
Through
the writing of short essays and a long research paper, successful
students will demonstrate an appropriate (early college-level) ability
to
b.
Understand and evaluate information and perspectives found in published
articles and books
c.
Develop
a coherent perspective of their own over the course of a long paper
d.
Incorporate the published views of others into their essays to support
their own viewpoint
e.
Accurately summarize opposing views, make concessions to those views,
and show the weaknesses of those views
f.
Exhibit
a maturing syntax and vocabulary
g.
Exhibit
a growing knowledge of Standard English
Texts (available at the campus bookshop)
Grading
Scale
University Interpretation
Paper 1
100 points
100–94%
A
Superior Achievement
Paper 2
100 points
90–93%
A-
Paper 3
100 points
87–89%
B+
Editing Journal
100 points
84-86%
B
Above Average
10
Quizzes
100 points
80-83%
B-
Portfolio
50 points
77-79%
C+
Total
550 points
74-76%
C
Average
All
scores will be posted on
70-73%
C-
the
Blackboard gradebook.
60-69%
D
Below Average
Below 60
F Failure
Grade Guidelines
These descriptions apply to the final grade in the class and the score
on particular assignments.
A work is outstanding. It
goes beyond the basic requirements of the assignment and the class.
The work shows evidence of critical and original thinking.
Ideas are clearly supported and explained.
B work is more than satisfactory.
It shows understanding of the given task and an understanding of
the rules for writing as set out in the syllabus.
Thinking is clear, though not necessarily highly critical or
highly original. Ideas are
supported and explained, although not always clearly or consistently.
C work is satisfactory. It
shows familiarity with though not a complete understanding of the given
task and rules for writing as set out in the syllabus.
Thought shows inconsistent critical engagement or originality.
Ideas are too broad and not clearly supported with evidence.
Writing tends to summarize or describe rather than analyze.
D work is below average. It
shows an inconsistent understanding of the given task, text, and rules.
Thought and writing are often disorganized and do not communicate
an understanding of audience or genre.
Paper seems to be written quickly with little attention to
revision or proofreading.
F work is unsatisfactory. It
shows little if any understanding of the given task, text, or rules.
Thought and writing are disorganized and do not communicate an
understanding of audience or genre.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Requests for approval for reasonable accommodations should be
directed to OSD. Approved
accommodations will be recorded on the ODS Accommodation Approval notice
and provided to the student.
Students are expected to adhere to the ODS procedures for
self-identifying, providing documentation and requesting accommodations
in a timely manner. The OSD
is located in Azorsky 105 and the telephone number is 724.938.5781.
Academic Honesty
I
assume that all work you turn in for this course is yours, and any
material that you have acquired from an outside source is documented
properly. Failure to do so
is considered plagiarism and, per University policy, may result in
failure of the course or dismissal from the University.
Late
Papers
Attendance and Participation
Participation includes not only contributing to class discussion,
it also covers prompt attendance, listening and responding
constructively to your classmates, attending class prepared to discuss
the readings, and bringing your books and writing material to every
class meeting. If you attend
class but are unprepared to discuss the homework, or do not have your
books or writing material, you will be considered absent.
If you accumulate more than three absences, you may lose one
letter grade from your final grade.
If you miss more than four classes, you will not pass the class.
Missing a scheduled conference is equivalent to missing two class
meetings. The syllabus does
not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences.
If you are not present; you are absent.
(This also applies to those who add the class after its first
meeting.) Please do not
bring doctors’ note or other such material.
The only exception is if you must miss a class because of a
university-related activity.
In this case, your coach or supervisor must contact me in writing at
least one week before the absence.
A sign-in sheet will be distributed at the beginning, and
sometimes again at the end, of class for you to record your presence.
Absences will be recorded in the Blackboard Gradebook.
Cell
Phones
Paper
Format |