Eng 102

English Composition 2
Jeannine Stanko

Class Sections/Time/Location
Section: BC81R

Dates: 7/1 8/9

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: 6:00 9:45 PM

Room: N-308
Todays Agenda
Introductions
Reliable sources
Grammar diagnostic
Essay diagnostic assignment
Thursdays assignments
Ice Breaker
Choose a classmate that you dont already know. Ask this
classmate the following questions. You will be
introducing this person to the rest of the class so make
sure to write down their answers!

1. What would you leave in your will for the person you
care about the most?

2. What is your dream job?

3. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

4. What is one of your pet peeves or an interesting thing
that you dislike about yourself or others?

Instructor Information
Jeannine Stanko
724-396-4158
jstanko@ccac.edu

Office Hours: T/TH by appointment
Office Location: by appointment
Materials & Resources
Behrens, Laurence and Leonard J. Rosen. Writing
and Reading Across the Curriculum. 12
th
ed. New
York: Pearson Longman, 2013.

Flash drive

Tutoring Options: The Learning Assistance Center,
Smartthinking.com, Writing Lab, Instructor by
appointment

The Learning Commons
Learning Outcomes
Use Standard Written English to create well-
structured sentences, paragraphs, and essays
Review the writing process and use strategies to
further revising and editing skills
Write extensive multi-paragraph essays using
argument and a variety of structural patterns
considering audience and tone
Read critically, learning to summarize, analyze,
interpret, and evaluate relevant information from a
variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from
direct observations, interviews and surveys
Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability,
consistency, strengths, and limitations of resources
but not limited to information gathered from Web
sites
Listed Topics
Review as Needed:
Grammar and mechanics
Organization, including introductions and
conclusions
Peer evaluation
Writing process
Unity and coherence
Summary, paraphrase, and direct quotation
plagiarism
Listed Topics
Further Develop
Analytical thinking and writing skills
using argumentative and persuasive strategies
Writing sound theses
Audience, purpose, and tone
Locating print and electronic source material
Evaluating sources and evidence
Proper documentation
Synthesizing sources
Critical thinking
Clarity: syntax, semantics, and diction
Sentence variety and coherence
Evaluation
Grading scale
A = 100-90%
B = 89 80%
C = 79-70%
D = 69-60%
F = 59% or below


Workload
Expect to write 15-20 polished pages for the
semester
Presentation
10% final grade
Grammar concept 100 points



Choose a designated chapter in Hacker and design
a lesson to present and teach that grammar
concept to your peers.
Length, Punctuality, Accuracy, & Teamwork
Concept Instruction
Practice Worksheet
Reinforcement Activity
Creativity

Grammar Presentation
Essays 50% of final grade
Annotated Bibliography 300 points

Argument Synthesis 100 points

Classical Argument 100 points
Assessments & Attendance
40% final grade
Final (grammar) 100 points
Final (writing) 100 points
Attendance 200 points



Mulligans
Each essay can be redone once
Due before next essay
Mulligan is forfeited if absent on
assignments due date
Must submit original with revision
stapled on top
Essay Submission
Must be submitted at beginning of class!
Late papers forfeit mulligan
Essays will not be accepted after mulligan
deadline
Computer problem is NOT an emergency.
Email essay option
Attach & copy/paste into body
Must be received before class on due date
I will respond for your reassurance (text!)
A plagiarized essay will result in failure of
assignment!


Attendance:
Expect to attend every class
3 absences result in class failure!
20 or more minutes late counts as an absence
After 3 late entries/early departures, begin to count as
absence
Considered late after roll taken
Rough drafts and in-class work can not be made
up
Homework assignments receive half-credit
If miss an assessment, mulligan is forfeited
Essays and portfolios submitted after due date
also forfeit mulligan

Electronics
Must be turned off & out of sight

Texting or engaging in social networking
Computer/internet activities during instruction
Receive an absence for class period

No personal calls or bathroom breaks
Inform about emergencies
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/teachers-
texting-policy/203hnkjy

Disclaimers
Disruptions talking during instruction or
student Q&A
Refer to Student Handbook for
acceptable/unacceptable behavior
Disciplinary policies & procedures of college
CCAC makes every effort to provide reasonable
accommodations for students with disabilities.
Questions about services and procedures should
contact the Office of Supportive Services.
During the semester, reasonable changes to the
course outline may be academically appropriate.
Students will be notified of these adjustments in
a timely manner.
Class Website
Can access directly
www.english102sanjuan.weebly.com
All PowerPoints and visual materials used in class
Helpful links

All grades will be available on Blackboard

Questions?

Break!

Evaluating Sources
Activity
Is the source reliable or unreliable?
Why?
Define the term Peer Review
Highly prized concept in academia
Refers to rigorous and competitive
selection process by which scholarly
manuscripts are chosen for publication
Judged on rigor and accuracy of research
and significance and value of argument
How should sources, specifically
web sources, be evaluated?
Authority
Objectivity
Coverage
Accuracy
Currency
Evaluating Sources
Authority
Is the document author or site sponsor clearly
identified?
Does the site identify the occupation, position,
education, experience, or other credentials of
the author?
Does the home page or a clear link from the
home page reveal the authors or sponsors
motivation for establishing the site?
Does the site provide contact information for
the author or sponsor such as an email or
organization address?
Evaluating Sources
Objectivity
Is the sites purpose clear?
Is the site explicit about declaring its
point of view?
Does the site indicate whether the
author is affiliated with a specific
organization, institution, or association?
Does the site indicate whether it is
directed toward a specific audience?
Evaluating Sources
Coverage
Are the topics covered by the site clear?
Does the site exhibit a suitable depth and
comprehensiveness for its purpose?
Is sufficient evidence provided to
support the ideas and opinions
presented?
Evaluating Sources
Accuracy
Are the sources of information stated?
Do the facts appear to be accurate?
Can you verify this information by
comparing this source with other sources
in the field?
Evaluating Sources
Currency
Are dates included in the Web site?
Do the dates apply to the material itself,
to its placement on the Web, or to the
time the site was last revised and
updated?
Is the information current, or at least
still relevant, for the sites purpose? For
your purpose?
Web Sources
Who placed this piece on the Web and why?
Each kind of website has a different purpose
.com
Commercial site
Purpose is to promote the view of a corporation or
business
.org
Nonprofit organizations or advocacy groups
Purpose is
To provide accurate, balanced information
related to organizations mission work
To promote political views
To advocate a cause
Web Sources
.edu
Associated with a college or university
Purpose varies to include school promotion, strong
advocacy on student issues, objective and scholarly
research
.gov or .mil
Sponsored by a government agency or military unit
Provide basic data about government policy, bills in
Congress, economic forecasts, census data, etc.
Purpose varies to include objective information or
promotion of agencys agenda
Activity
Is the source reliable or unreliable?
Why?
Web Sources
What is Google Scholar?
Attempts to duplicate services of licensed
databases
Doesnt make public names of journals it
indexes
Unsure whether source is current or
thorough
Useful substitute for researchers who dont
have access to online databases licensed by
university libraries
What is a Licensed Database?
Index articles appearing in thousands of
periodicals
Restricted to fee-paying customers
Cant be accessed through web search
engines
Academic Search Complete (Ebsco)
LexisNexis
JSTOR
For Thursday...
Read Behrens pgs. 36 45
Diagnostic essay (prompt choices on next slide)
Think about which grammar topic to present
Writing Sample Due Thursday
Write an essay answering one of the following
prompts. You may use the computer, textbook, and
any other necessary sources to complete this task.

Should Americans worry about companies moving
jobs off-shore?

Are Americans concerned enough about the
environment?

Is gay marriage atypical?

How important is sleep?