English 28
Winter 2008

Course Requirements

  Four essays (3 prepared outside of class, one on campus) are worth 10 points each or a total of 40 points out of your possible 100.

 A research paper worth 20 points out of your possible 100.

 A log which will be comprised of in-class writing responses and homework entries (those done as homework you will archive on a designated HyperNews class page) is worth 20 points of your total 100 possible.

 The remaining 20 points of your total possible of 100 will be based upon your class participation. This class participation grade will be a reflection of how much and well you join in to class discussions, both online and on campus, and how you interact with your peers in your collaborative groups.

 Textbooks

• Patterns Plus, 9th Edition Ed. by Mary Lou Conlin;
• Keys for Writers, A Brief Handbook 5th Edition, by Ann Raimes
  Important - Read This!

No late assignments, whether online, handwritten, or wordprocessed, will be accepted for credit. The intensity of our schedule does not allow for exceptions to this.

Do not miss class! This is a workshop formatted class, and any absences will seriously harm your class participation grade.

  Grading Guidelines

Below is a sketch of expectations for written work:

A represents a writing level of unusual polish and style, and often takes a surprising angle in developing a topic. A level writing is rare, because it shows consistent excellence. A level writing always surpasses assignment expectations. Not all students who achieve a fine performance receive an A.

B represents solid, readable writing that does what the assignment asks. B level writing demonstrates concrete support for claims, fine organization, and substantive thoughtfulness, but it is not rich in specific detail or style. B level writing is free of grammatical problems or careless mistakes.

C represents writing which probably satisfies all the requirements of an assignment. However, such writing lacks sufficient, concrete support needed to illustrate its assertions or prove its point. C level writing also shows lapses in editing proficiency and contains careless errors.

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