Standard Course Syllabus

Course Title Semester

The College Experience Spring Term II, Jan. 7 – Apr. 29
Course Prefix/Number/Section Number Course Credits
SLS 1101/Section 4119 3 cr.
Days/Times Class Meets Classroom Location
Online Online
Instructor Name Faculty Rank
Wanda Vyborny Associate Professor
Contact Telephone Number E-mail Address
(352) 797-5113 vybornw@phsc.edu
Office Location Office Hours
North Campus, Rm. A-135 MW: 10-11, 12:30-2
TR: 10-11, 12:30-2, 3:15-5:30

Course Description:
This course is designed for students who have earned less than 12 college credit hours. Its purpose is to help a
student develop more effective and efficient study skills and attitudes necessary to be successful in college. This
course will give students the opportunity to engage with the college and with their peers through a service
learning component and on-campus or online activities. Emphasis is placed on self-management, major study aids,
active listening and reading skills, note-taking, test-taking strategies, and writing skills. 45 class hours.

Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
 Identify strengths and weaknesses in his/her study skills and learning style(s).
 Demonstrate and practice various personal management skills.
 Demonstrate knowledge of the major study resources available in the college libraries, Academic Success
Centers, and the college’s learning management system.
 Demonstrate knowledge of the college's facilities, personnel, and resources.
 Demonstrate knowledge and application of various academic skills.

Required Textbook: Be aware that there are two texts that are required for this class.
1. The College Experience by Carol Kanar. ISBN13: 9781337055024
 Note: This version of the Kanar text is only available for purchase in the College Bookstore as
it has been designed specifically for this course at a lower cost to students.
 However, if students can find a used copy of The Confident Student by Carol Kanar, 8 ed.
th

(2013, Wadsworth, Cengage Learning) for less money, that is a perfectly acceptable option.
2. The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore

Supplemental Materials:
 1-1 ½ inch 3-ring Binder for keeping textbook material as well as any of class assignments.

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  USB Flash Drive – If you do not already have a USB flash drive (aka thumb drive), you may want to invest
in one for this course. If you are doing any work on the computers at PHSC, you will want to have a
storage device to save your work. PHSC’s computers are equipped with sweeping software, so any work
saved on the school computers is wiped out daily. Having a flash drive will allow you to save work you
have started or completed. In any case, it is always a good idea to back up your files.
 Word Processing: You will need word processing capabilities for this course. If you do not have Microsoft
Word or a format where you can save files as doc. or docx. files on your computer, you can use Google
Docs or One Drive. You may use Google Docs as long as files are saved and submitted in docx. formats.
Students now have free access to Microsoft Office 365, which can be accessed through the Resources tab
in myPHSC. Open Office also offers a free downloadable version of Word. You can go to openoffice.org
to download this program. Files in Apple exclusive, Pages, WordPerfect, Microsoft Works or Word Pad or
.gdoc formats will not be accepted as online submissions.
 Student ID Cards: If you have not already done so, be sure the go to the Library and have a student ID
card made. You will need to have your student ID number to access PHSC’s electronic databases or if you
ever need to utilize services at the Academic Success Centers.

Method of Assessment/Grading Policy:

Final grades are based on student’s posttests/class projects, writing assignments, portfolio checks, final exam, and
attendance. Final grade is calculated according to the following percentages:

Type of Assignments % of Overall Grade Grading Scale

Quizzes/Final Exam 30% A = 100-90
Drop Box Assignments 30% B = 89-80
Common Reader 10% C = 79-70
Article Summaries 10% D = 69-60
Discussion Boards 15% F = 59 and below
Engagement on Campus – Student Activities 5%

Quizzes – Students will be quizzed on material presented in class and from the textbook. Quizzes are used as
a means of evaluating the progress of student comprehension and will be objective in nature. Quizzes that
come from textbook chapters will be submitted online. Dates for all scheduled quizzes are posted on the
syllabus and online by the instructor. Quizzes are worth 30% of the student's overall grade.

Drop Box Assignments – Students will be asked to complete both in-class and online drop box assignments
that designed to demonstrate understanding as well as application of subject matter presented in this class.
Students will be asked to think critically and creatively. Assignments are worth 30% of the student’s overall
grade

Common Reader – Students are to participate in the reading and discussion of a common reader, that is, a
book that is not the textbook this semester. The purposes of this assignment are to build community across
campuses, promote intellectual discussion, promote active reading, and to expose students to diverse points
of view. Students will be expected to use graphic aids to build comprehension and frame ideas and to
complete a final reflection paper. The activities associated with the common reader are worth 10% of the
student’s overall grade.

Article Summaries – Students will complete two article summaries this semester. The purposes of these
assignments are to familiarize students with the college’s electronic databases as well as to expose students to
the basics of MLA and APA formatting requirements. The criteria for this assignment can be found at the end
of the syllabus and on the course website. Papers will demonstrate the ability to appropriately condense and
cite information, and the ability to think critically through the reflection process and use collegiate level

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 writing. This includes the correct use of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. These summaries are worth 10%
of the student’s grade.

Discussion Board Posts – Discussion boards take the place of in-class discussion. Therefore, students are
expected to be active participants on discussion boards. As a rule, discussion board posts need to be at least
150 words in length unless otherwise directed. Responses to classmates must be at least 25 words in length
unless otherwise noted. Discussion posts are worth 15% of the student’s overall grade.

Engagement on Campus – Student Activities – As part of this class, you will be expected to participate in 3 on-
campus activities. These can include things such as club meetings, workshops for students, Student
Government meetings, PHSC sporting events, or any activity that is hosted by Student Activities. However, if
you are unable to participate in on-campus activities, you may find some kind of community event near you
that you can participate in. Proof of attendance to community events will be required, such as a photograph
of you at the event or some kind of proof of admission. For example, in Hernando County, there is the annual
Brooksville Raid Jan. 18-20 or the Hernando County Fair that takes place in April. In Tampa, there is the
infamous Gasparilla Parade at the end of January and the State Fair that takes place in February, and many
public libraries also offer community events that are open to the public. Be sure to plan ahead. If you cannot
participate in the Engagement on Campus – Student Activities, you may want to consider completing some or
all of the extra credit The Other Wes Moore questions to compensate for that grade

Extra Credit – The Other Wes Moore Questions – Throughout this semester, you will find questions related to
your reading of The Other Wes Moore spread out in modules throughout the semester. These questions will
be related to the text and are designed to keep you on track for the assignments due in Module 11. These will
consist of multiple choice or short answer questions whose answers can be found in the book. Extra credit
questions are worth 10%.

Make-Up Exam Policy:

If you miss deadlines for assignments or exams, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor to see whether or
not they can be made up. Some assignments may be impossible to make up, especially something like
participation in student activities. No late work will be accepted that is more than two weeks past the original due
date unless arrangements have been made in advance with the instructor. Five (5) points will be deducted from
the homework grade for every day an assignment is late. For example, if you earned an 80% on a homework
assignment, but it was turned in 2 days late, your grade would be a 70%. More importantly, turning work in late
often denies you the opportunity for important constructive feedback and/or to interact with peers during class.

Method of Instruction:
This course is taught online. It relies upon online videos, readings from the textbook, and other assigned sources.
Material not found in the textbook(s) is available online in the modules in myPHSC.

Suggested Study Time/Strategies:

In order to successfully pass this course, you will need to spend approximately 6-9 hours per week studying the
concepts covered in class (3 credit hour course x 2-3 study hours per credit hour = 6-9 study hours). You will also
need to have a good understanding of your learning style as well as the best place and time for you to study. To
learn more, visit the website on Learning Style Assessment.

Additional helpful study tips:

1. Organize your workspace and priorities.
2. Organize your time by using a planner and to-do lists, creating a model semester schedule, and breaking
large tasks into smaller ones.
3. Allow extra time (overestimate amount of time needed to complete a task).

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 4. Use “hidden” time to study, such as in between commercial breaks of your favorite show or when waiting
for the bus.
5. Learn to say “no” to distractions or things that interfere with your main priorities.
6. Work with, not against, your personal time-clock (if you’re not a morning person, don’t schedule your
study time for 8am).
Important College Dates:
Classes Begin Jan. 7
Last day to drop/add by 4 p.m. Jan. 11
Last day to withdraw by 7 p.m. Mar. 29
Last Day of Classes Apr. 29
College Closed:
MLK Day Jan. 21
Spring Break Mar. 11-17

Course Schedule:
Spring 2019 – Term II
Module Corresponding Textbook Chapter Focus of Module
Module 0 Class Introductions and Information/Course Overview
Module 1 Getting to Know One Another and Understanding the Course Syllabus
and Course Expectations
Module 2 Getting to Know PHSC, my PHSC, LINCCWeb Electronic Resources
A. College Catalog/Class Schedule
B. Student Resources
C. PHSC Libraries
D. LINCCWeb Electronic Database Orientation
Module 3 Chapter 6 Time Management
Module 4 Engagement on Campus – Student Activities
Module 5 Getting to Know Yourself
Module 6 Chapter 6 Financial Literacy
Module 7 Chapter 3 Critical and Creative Thinking
Module 8 Classroom/Study Skills and Tools
Module 9 Setting Goals and Problem Solving
Module 10 Chapter 11 Preparing for Tests
Module 11 Common Reader – The Other Wes Moore
Module 12 Health and Well-Being
Module 13 Chapter 14 Preparing for the Future
Apr. 20 Career Paths Project: Career Skills/Qualities
Apr. 26 ***Final Exam due by 11:59 PM***

Assignments and Due Dates

Module 1 Due Dates
Due Date Assignments Due
Jan. 12 Introduce Yourself Drop Box Assignment
Jan. 12 Using the Inbox: Response to Welcome to Class Email
Jan. 12 Discussion: Class Introductions
Jan. 12 Syllabus Quiz

Module 2 Due Dates

Due Date Assignments Due

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Due Date Assignments Due
Jan. 19 Quiz: Scavenger Hunt
Jan. 19 LINCCWeb - Electronic Library Resources Database Exercise

Module 3 Due Dates

Due Date Assignments Due
Jan. 26 Study Strategy: Ch. 6 SQ3R
Jan. 26 Study Strategy: “Where Does Your Time Go?”/”Are You a Procrastinator?” Microtheme
Jan. 26 Extra Credit: The Other Wes Moore – Part I, Chapters 1 and 2

Module 4 Assignment Due Dates

Due Date Assignment Due – Begin looking for activities from the beginning of the semester
Apr. 17 Make Your Mark – Engagement on Campus – Proof of Participation Due

Module 5 Assignment Due Dates

Due Date Assignments Due
Feb. 2 Discussion: What Motivates You?
Feb. 2 Assignment: Select a Major with Focus 2
Feb. 2 Assignment: Practice Page Heading
Feb. 2 Assignment: Practice Works Cited Page
Feb. 2 Extra Credit: The Other Wes Moore – Part I, Chapter 3

Module 6 Assignment Due Dates

Due Date Assignments Due
Feb. 9 Assignment: “Knowing Where Your Money Goes” Drop Box Assignment
Feb. 9 Extra Credit Assignment: EverFi – mPower Money Management (The Basics)
Feb. 9 Quiz: Thinking Finances
Feb. 9 Quiz: Chapter 6 , “Managing Your Resources: Time and Money”
Feb. 9 Extra Credit: The Other Wes Moore – Part II, Chapters 3 and 4

Module 7 Assignment Due Dates

Due Dates Assignments Due
Feb. 16 Study Strategy: Cornell Two-Column Notes Chapter 3
Feb. 16 Discussion: Apollo 13 – Identifying Critical and Creative Thinking
Feb. 16 Extra Credit: The Other Wes Moore – Part II, Chapter 5
Feb. 23 Quiz: Chapter 3 – Thinking Critically and Creatively
Feb. 23 Article Summary #1 and SQ3R: Technological, Social, Economic, or Political Issus (MLA Format)
Feb. 23 Extra Credit: The Other Wes Moore – Part II, Chapters 5 and 6

Module 8 Assignment Due Dates

Due Date Assignments Due
Mar. 2 Quiz: Recognizing Signal Words and Phrases
Mar. 2 Assignment: Understanding Plagiarism
Mar. 2 Quiz: Using Graphic Aids
Mar. 2 Assignment: “This Way to an A – Effective Study Skills” Reflection
Mar. 2 Extra Credit: The Other Wes Moore – Part III, Chapter 7

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 Module 9 Assignment Due Dates
Due Date Assignments Due
Mar. 9 Assignment: Using Graphic Aids – Create Your Own Create
Mar. 9 Assignment: Create an Action Plan
Mar. 9 Discussion: “Crime and Punishment”
Mar. 9 Extra Credit: The Other Wes Moore – Part III, Chapter 8 and Epilogue

Module 10 Assignment Due Dates

Due Dates Assignments Due
Mar. 16 Study Strategy: Informal Outline/Keyword Chapter 11
Mar. 16 Discussion: “This Is Only a Test”
Mar. 23 Quiz: Chapter 11, Exercises 11.3, 11.4, 11.5 – “Mastering Objective Tests”
Mar. 23 Quiz – Chapter 11, “Preparing for Tests”

Module 11 Assignment Due Dates

Due Date Assignments Due
Mar. 30 Discussion: The Other Wes Moore
Mar. 30 Assignment: The Other West Moore – Final Reflection Paper

Module 12 Assignment Due Dates

Due Date Assignments Due
Apr. 6 Discussion: Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Health/Mental Health/Managing Stress SPUNKI
Strategy
Apr. 6 Quiz: Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Health; Mental Health; Managing Stress
Apr. 6 Article Summary 2 and SQ3R: Diversity, Education, Health, or Genealogy (APA Format)

Module 13 Assignment Due Dates

Due Dates Assignments Due
Apr. 13 Study Strategy: Chapter 14 – Using Mnemonics and Acronyms
Apr. 13 Quiz: Chapter 14, “Facing Your Future with Confidence”
Apr. 20 Due Friday - Career Skills/Qualities Project – Drop Box Assignment--
Apr. 26 Due Friday - Final Exam

Right to Change Syllabus:

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus or assignment schedule (or any other course
information) as necessary during the term. The student is responsible for any such changes.

Classroom Conduct Policy:

Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately while in an instructional classroom setting, including
within the e-learning environment, and to avoid conduct that is disruptive of other students or that interferes with
the full participation of other students in the class. In determining whether behavior is appropriate, the instructor
shall be the final authority. An instructor may dismiss a student for the duration of the scheduled class period in
the event that a student violates the required classroom conduct as set forth in the college’s Classroom Conduct
Policy and refer the student to administration for possible violation of the Code of Conduct.

Cheating and Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the deliberate or unintentional use of someone else’s work without giving them credit and passing off
the material as one’s own. It is a violation of PHSC student conduct and the moral ethics that guide higher

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education. Cheating is the giving or taking of information for the purpose of wrongfully aiding oneself or another
person in academic work that is to be considered as part of a grade. If you are caught deliberately passing off
someone else’s work as your own or cheating on an exam, action will be taken in accordance with the disciplinary
procedures outlined in the College Catalog/Student Handbook. Please refer to the College Catalog/Student
Handbook for an explanation of what actions are considered cheating.

If a student is found to have cheated or plagiarized, it may result in a change of overall grade and the student will
receive no credit for those assignments.

Online Attendance Policy (also see Attendance and Title IV Financial Aid Information
below):
Attendance will be monitored online by the instructor through the submission of an academic assignment, taking
an online exam and/or the participation in a required online discussion that is academically-related to the course.
Should you miss the submission of a required assignment during the first week of class you will be removed from
the online class and receive a “NS” (No Show) from the instructor. Following the first week of class, should you
miss the submission of a required assignment during a two week period you will be removed from the online class
and receive a “NS” (No Show) from the instructor. When an assignment is submitted late, the last date of
attendance/participation will be recorded as the date the assignment submitted.

The “NS” will be reported to financial aid and will impact your financial aid status. It is the student’s responsibility
to contact the instructor as soon as possible when you are informed that you have received an “NS” in this
course. You may request reinstatement after being assigned an "NS.” The decision for whether or not a student
will be reinstated is up to the instructor. If the instructor decides that a student has missed too much work to be
successful in the course, the instructor may choose not to reinstate the student. Students may be reinstated to
the class by the instructor one time. If the reinstated student again fails to attend for two weeks consecutively, the
instructor will again assign an "NS". The student may not be reinstated a second time by the instructor, but may
request reinstatement through the Exception Memo process in Student Affairs.

Instructors are not required to allow a student to make up work that he/she missed while absent from the class. If
you have not withdrawn or been reinstated and still have an “NS” after the last day of the semester, the “NS” will
convert to a “W” for the course.

Attendance and Title IV Financial Aid Information:

You must attend class through 60% of the term. Failure to do so may require you to repay all or a portion of your
Title IV Financial Aid (PELL, FSEOG, and Direct Student Loans) to the Federal Government and/or PHSC. If you have
questions, contact the financial aid office on your campus.

Withdrawal Policy:
Students who decide not to complete the course are advised to withdraw by the official deadline for withdrawal or
change to audit. It is each student’s responsibility to withdraw or change to audit by the appropriate deadline
date.

Technology Information and Policies:

PHSC's student email – PHSC Mail, a communications initiative that provides all current PHSC students and
applicants with access to a secure, customized Gmail address. Supported by Google, this assigned, unique Gmail
address will serve as the primary student email address used for official College communications. Messages
delivered via PHSC Mail will include general information regarding admissions and records, financial aid, and
student affairs as well as notifications about important academic deadlines. It is the responsibility of students to
check their PHSC Mail accounts regularly. To find out more about it and how to log in your first time visit the PHSC
website on PHSC Mail.

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Course/Instructor Evaluations:
Course/instructor evaluations are an important part of each course taught at PHSC. Your participation in
course/instructor evaluations helps us to learn how to best serve our students.

The course/instructor evaluation period lasts an average of two weeks and begins after the final day to withdraw
from a course. If you are enrolled in a course that meets 100% face-to-face you will receive a paper evaluation
instrument to be completed in class. If you are enrolled in a hybrid or online course you will receive an electronic
invitation through your course. Completed evaluations are returned directly to the Office of Institutional
Effectiveness and course instructors do not have access to course evaluations until after the close of the semester.
All course evaluations are completely anonymous.

Course/instructor evaluations are an important part of each course taught at PHSC. Your participation in
course/instructor evaluations helps us to learn how to best serve our students.
The course/instructor evaluation period lasts an average of two weeks and begins after the final day to withdraw
from a course. If you are enrolled in a course that meets 100% face-to-face you will receive a paper evaluation
instrument to be completed in class. If you are enrolled in a hybrid or online course you will receive an electronic
invitation through your course. Completed evaluations are returned directly to the Office of Institutional
Effectiveness and course instructors do not have access to course evaluations until after the close of the semester.
All course evaluations are completely anonymous.

Disability Statement:
Pasco-Hernando State College is responsible for ensuring equal access, accommodations, and services to
individuals with documented disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with different abilities add to the diversity at PHSC, bringing
special skills, strengths, creativity and unique experiences that enrich our campus communities. PHSC strives for
every member of the college community to contribute to a respectful and inclusive campus environment. If there
are aspects of the design, instruction, and/or experiences within this course that result in barriers to your inclusion
or assessment of achievement, please notify the instructor as soon as possible and/or contact Student Accessibility
Services at the PHSC campus most convenient to you. A Student Accessibility Services staff member will assist you
in the accommodation process or visit the PHSC Accessibility website

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Commitment:

Pasco-Hernando State College subscribes to and endorses equal employment and educational opportunity. Its
policies and practices will ensure non-discriminatory treatment of all persons without regard to race, color, age,
religion, marital status, gender, disability, or national origin.

Title IX - Sexual Assault and Misconduct Policy:

Pasco-Hernando State College is committed to the prevention of acts of sexual assault involving the College
community, including students, employees, volunteers, and visitors while at College campuses and centers. Acts of
sexual assault on College property or carried out by members of the College community shall not be condoned or
tolerated. Any student found in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, which
may include dismissal from the College. The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs can assist you with the policy or you
may view the Title IX policy online.

Software Policy:
Students are to review the PHSC computer use policy in the College Catalog/Student Handbook. Only authorized
College staff may download or install software on College equipment. Use, installation or downloading of software

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or other computer files without proper authorization or licensing may be a violation of Federal and/or State laws
and/or Rules of the District Board of Trustees. Students found to have violated this policy may be subject to
discipline in accordance with the College Catalog/Student Handbook.

All the software programs you will be using in this course have been copyrighted by the authors and developers of
the programs. This means that it is a violation of law to copy the programs, or any part of them, without the
advance written approval of the author or developer. You are hereby strictly prohibited from making any copy of
any software program for any reason whatsoever. Violation of this policy will subject you to college disciplinary
action and possible criminal penalties.

Microsoft Office 365 provides access to all of the Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more).
Students are advised that the license for use of Office 365 is contingent upon continued enrollment at Pasco-
Hernando State College and the continuation of the licensing agreement to the College by Microsoft. You may
view the directions to access Office 365 and download Office 2016 for Windows and Mac/Apple computers.

Smoke and Tobacco Free College Policy:

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Hx19-4.06, Smoke and Tobacco Free College, this policy prohibits the use of all tobacco
products on all college-owned properties. Tobacco of any kind, in any form shall be prohibited at Pasco-Hernando
State College. This includes, but is not limited to, tobacco used in cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes and
any other smoking simulator device. Snuff, chewing tobacco, and other tobacco products are also prohibited. The
use of tobacco of any kind shall be prohibited on all College owned, operated, leased, and/or controlled properties
and facilities such as: buildings, bridges, walkways, sidewalks, parking lots and garages, on-campus streets and
driveways, grounds, and exterior open spaces. Please comply to honor the college’s commitment to a healthier
learning environment

Copyright Compliance and Intellectual Property Policy:

Students are expected to have a basic understanding of copyright law and intellectual property policy, and to
adhere to all laws regarding Copyright, Fair Use, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and the Technology,
Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act (TEACH), and to act in good faith when using copyrighted materials to
support educational and research activities. Copyrighted material includes text, music videos, games, movies, and
software. Students who fail to comply with the copyright law and willfully infringe it may face fines, and civil or
criminal penalties from the federal courts, as well as, disciplinary action from the College. To avoid a copyright
issue, it is preferable that students link to content found on an open and free Web page or in a subscription
database obtained by the library.

DIRECTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:

 All assignments must be submitted by designated due dates. Should you be allowed to make up
assignments, they will be considered late and late points will be deducted.
 All writing assignments must be neat, typed, and double spaced. Please use Times New Roman, Arial,
or Calibri font, size 12. Font color is to be black.

I. REFLECTION PAPERS and DROP BOX ASSIGNMENTS

1. Reflection papers and Drop Box Assignments must be typed, double-spaced as indicated above.
2. You must head your papers at the upper left-hand side of your paper. Your heading must in be set up
as follows:
Your name

Instructor’s Name

SLS 1101, Sec. 4111

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 Date (Day Mon. Year; for example 12 Jan. 2018)

3. Reflections are to be written in the form of an indented paragraph of well-developed sentences and
be between 150-300 words in length. Your reflections should also make reference to material contained
in the specified chapters.
4. Points will be deducted for incorrect spelling and gross punctuation/grammar errors.
II. ARTICLE SUMMARIES
A. Sources for All Article Summaries: For each of your article summaries, you are to find an article from one
of the college library databases. Many students have trouble with correct formatting of citations, so it is
easier to use the PHSC electronic databases for articles because most of these articles already include
citations that can be copied and pasted onto your paper. You can easily access the electronic library
databases by signing into myPHSC. The Electronic Library Resources link is found on the left hand side on
course homepage.
B. Article Summary Format: If you do not know how format papers in Microsoft Word, use the template
that has been provided for you. Article summaries will consist of two parts: (1) an SQ3R for each article
and (2) the formal article summary piece with Works Cited page for the article selected. Follow these
guidelines for each library assignment. All entries must be double-spaced on white paper.
1. Your SQ3R should be the first few pages of this assignment. You will be completing an SQ3R for each
of you three article summaries. Think of this as your notes and rough draft for this article summary.
The following information must be completed as part of your SQ3R:
A. Answer these two questions:
1. What is the article’s title and what does it mean?
2. What does the introduction tell you?
B. Generate (make your own) and answer at least three questions from the article. These
questions should be ones that require some kind of extended response. I do not want questions
that can be answered yes/no/maybe or that require only 1-3 word answers. Answers must be
written as complete sentences.
C. You must define three vocabulary words from the article as part of the SQ3R. If you cannot find
any words that you do not know in your article, find 3 words that are unfamiliar to you from
another source and define those words.
a. Include synonyms and antonyms for all words whenever possible.
b. Write your own sentence that demonstrates your understanding of the word. No
extremely simple sentences such as “I am _____________.”
D. Summary of your article. This must be at least 150 words in length. I do not deduct for spelling,
punctuation, or grammar mistakes of this summary. Think of this as the rough draft for your
actual article summary. You may copy and paste this summary for the final draft in the body of
your paper, but be sure that you have corrected any spelling, punctuation, or grammar
mistakes.
2. The next 2-3 pages after the SQ3R should be the formal part of this assignment, so it should include
the following:
A. Head Paper at left –hand margin, double-spaced, with the following information:
1. Name
2. Instructor’s name
3. SLS 1101, Sec #
4. Date
B. Next Line - Title of article – centered on the page
C. Next Line – Begin article summary paragraph, followed by reflection paragraph. This should be
no more than 1-1½ pages. Indent paragraphs.
D. Summaries include the following:
1. At least one well-developed paragraph that summarizes important points from the
article of 150-300 words. Summarize the selected article IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Be
sure to paraphrase, not plagiarize! Remember that it should be a minimum of 150
words. Use the same summary from your SQ3R; be sure to correct spelling,

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 punctuation, or grammar mistakes on this final copy. The summaries should be the
same and must be in both the Review section of the SQ3R and in the formal body of
the paper. Remember that the purpose of the SQ3R is to set you up so that you can
complete the summary piece easily. Students sometimes have pertinent information in
the SQ3R and/or the SQ3R summary, but then fail to include that in the body of the
paper. Proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Points will be
deducted for incorrect spelling and gross punctuation and grammar errors.
2. Another paragraph that is your reaction to/reflection about the article you have chosen.
This paragraph must also be 150-300 words in length. Double space
3. Indent all paragraphs
4. Proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Points will be deducted for
incorrect spelling and gross punctuation and grammar errors.
nd
E. Works Cited page on its own page — follow MLA format. Your 2 article summary will be in APA
format, so this citation page will be titled References in APA formatting.

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