Cuyahoga Community College

Liberal Arts
English Department
Metropolitan Campus
Course Syllabus for ENG 1010, College Composition I
Fall Semester 2022

ENG 1010-80009 Asst. Prof. Kyla Weeks

College Composition I Office: MLA 323B (Metro)
WEB course Phone: (216) 987-2434
Email: [email protected]

Catalog Description:
Study and practice in academic writing; reading and interpretation of selected texts. Course may be
thematically organized. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement text score; or ENG 0900; or ENG
0990; or ESL 1310, and ESL 1321, and ENG 1331; or departmental approval. Three (3) Credit
Hours.

Academic Credit:
Academic Credit According to the Ohio Department of Higher Education, one (1) semester hour of
college credit will be awarded for each lecture hour. Students will be expected to work on out-of-class
assignments on a regular basis which, over the length of the course, would normally average two hours of
out-of-class study for each hour of formal class activity. For laboratory hours, one (1) credit shall be
awarded for a minimum of three laboratory hours in a standard week for which little or no out-of-class
study is required since three hours will be in the lab (i.e. Laboratory 03 hours). Whereas, one (1) credit
shall be awarded for a minimum of two laboratory hours in a standard week, if supplemented by out-of-
class assignments which would normally average one hour of out-of class study preparing for or
following up the laboratory experience (i.e. Laboratory 02 hours). Credit is also awarded for other hours
such as directed practice, practicum, cooperative work experience, and field experience. The number of
hours required to receive credit is listed under Other Hours on the syllabus. The number of credit hours
for lecture, lab and other hours are listed at the beginning of the syllabus. Make sure you can prioritize
your time accordingly. Proper planning, prioritization and dedication will enhance your success in this
course.

The standard expectation for an online course is that you will spend 3 hours per week for each credit hour.

Required Course Texts and Materials:

 There will be no book for this course. There will be course notes that you are required to read.
These notes will be found under the Course Notes button on Blackboard
 Digital Storage (Flash/USB drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.) for saving papers and
class notes.

Outcomes:
Upon satisfactory completion of ENG 1010 - College Composition I, the student should be able to
perform the following outcomes and supporting objectives:

Course Outcome(s):

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Write compositions using appropriate rhetorical strategies that may include but are not limited to
summary, analysis, report, reflection, narration, proposal, persuasion, and argumentation, with
opportunities for response and revision.

Essential Learning Outcome Mapping:

Written Communication: Demonstrate effective written communication for an intended audience that
follows genre/disciplinary conventions that reflect clarity, organization, and editing skills.
Critical/Creative Thinking: Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to consider
problems/ideas and transform them in innovative or imaginative ways.

Objective(s):
1. Differentiate between primary and secondary sources.
2. Recognize and define plagiarism in order to avoid any form of it in one's writing.
3. Use digital environments to support writing tasks such as drafting, reviewing, revising, editing and
sharing texts.

4. Write a minimum of 5000 total words (roughly 20 pages of written work). Electronic or other projects
of equivalent rigor and substance may be included, but the primary focus of the course must be the
composing of formal written work, on which 70% of the final grade in the course must be based.
5. Develop a thesis.
6. Demonstrate competent written organization, logic, and development.
7. Integrate concepts from sources with one's personal experience in assigned writing.
8. Apply appropriate methodology and content from other disciplines to writing assignments.
Course Outcome(s):
Read, interpret, and analyze, both verbally and in writing, various kinds of texts that may include but are
not limited to nonfiction essays, articles, reports, literature, advertisements, photographs, other forms of
visual art, and videos.

Essential Learning Outcome Mapping:

Critical/Creative Thinking: Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to consider
problems/ideas and transform them in innovative or imaginative ways.

Written Communication: Demonstrate effective written communication for an intended audience that
follows genre/disciplinary conventions that reflect clarity, organization, and editing skills.

Objective(s):
1. Evaluate assigned selections on the basis of criteria appropriate for that genre.
2. Distinguish between main points and supporting details.
3. Identify themes, images, and motifs.
4. Identify the objectivity and reliability of information found in texts.
5. Identify purpose and audience of selected texts.
Course Outcome(s):
Apply proofreading, editing, and revising techniques to all writing assignments and written
communication.

Essential Learning Outcome Mapping:

Written Communication: Demonstrate effective written communication for an intended audience that
follows genre/disciplinary conventions that reflect clarity, organization, and editing skills.

Objective(s):
1. Edit and proofread written work for effective syntax, organization, logic, development, coherence, and
significance.

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2. Demonstrate that college level writing is a process that requires constant revision and editing.
3. Utilize various forms of collaboration to prepare written work.

General Policies:
Student Conduct:
etiquette n. forms of proper or polite behavior in society; good manners
net n. an abbreviation for internet
netiquette n. proper or polite behavior on the internet
Communication is very important in this course. To maintain a positive online environment, each of us is
expected to follow these netiquette guidelines. Be advised that rules for student conduct apply in the
online environment. Any use of electronic communication on Tri-C’s network, which includes
Blackboard, Tri-C email, etc. for flaming or other kinds of harassment may be treated as a student
conduct violation under the Student Conduct Code (accessible via My Tri-C Space on the Student
Services tab).

Show respect for the instructor, other students, and for the privacy of those in the online
environment. Nothing threatening is ever appropriate.

Express differences of opinion in a polite and rational way, maintaining a supportive academic
environment.

Stay focused by avoiding irrelevant topics in discussion or collaborative activities.

Use proper capitalization and punctuation rules. Use of all uppercase in a message is the
equivalent of shouting and is considered offensive.
(Adapted from Barrington 220 Community Unit School Netiquette Policy)

Concealed Carry Statement: College policy prohibits the possession of weapons on college property by
students, faculty and staff, unless specifically approved in advance as a job-related requirement (i.e., Tri-C
campus police officers) or, in accordance with Ohio law, secured in a parked vehicle in a designated
parking area only by an individual in possession of a valid conceal carry permit.

As a Tri-C student, your behavior on campus must comply with the student code of conduct which is
available on page 29 within the Tri-C student handbook, available at http://www.tri-c.edu/student-
resources/documents/studenthandbook.pdf You must also comply with the College’s Zero Tolerance for
Violence on College Property available at http://www.tri-c.edu/policies-and-procedures/documents/3354-
1-20-10-zero-tolerance-for-violence-policy.pdf

Attendance: This is a structured online course which means that you can determine your own work pace
within the confines of the timelines established in the course schedule. There are not specific times you
have to be in a classroom, but there are participation expectations. Students are expected to access the
course site at least three times per week. A student’s active participation in the online discussion is part
of the participation component of your grade. Blackboard is capable of tracking the days and times of
your participation on the course sites. You must inform me as soon as possible if you will be unable to
actively participate online for any week. You are still required to make up any missed assignments ahead
of time.

Attendance Tracking: Regular class attendance is expected. Tri-C is required by law to verify the
enrollment of students who participate in federal Title IV student aid programs and/or who receive
educational benefits through other funding sources. Eligibility for federal student financial aid is, in part,
based on your enrollment status.

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Students who do not attend classes for the entire term are required to withdraw from the course(s).
Additionally, students who withdraw from a course or stop attending class without officially withdrawing
may be required to return all or a portion of the financial aid based on the date of last attendance. Students
who do not attend the full session are responsible for withdrawing from the course(s).

Tri-C is responsible for identifying students who have not attended a course, before financial aid funds
can be applied to students’ accounts. Therefore, attendance will be recorded in the following ways:

For in-person courses, students are required to attend the course by the 15th day of the semester, or
equivalent for terms shorter than 5-weeks, to be considered attending. Students who have not met all
attendance requirements for an in-person course, as described herein, within the first two weeks of the
semester, or equivalent, will be considered not attending and will be reported for non-attendance and
dropped from the course.

For blended-learning courses, students are required to attend the course by the 15th day of the semester,
or equivalent for terms shorter than 5-weeks, or submit an assignment, to be considered attending.
Students who have not met all attendance requirements for a blended-learning courses, as described
herein, within the first two weeks of the semester, or equivalent, will be considered not attending and will
be reported for non-attendance and dropped from the course.

For online courses, students are required to login in at least two (2) times per week and submit one (1)
assignment per week for the first two (2) weeks of the semester, or equivalent to the 15th day of the term.
Students who have not met all attendance requirements for an online course, as described herein, within
the first two weeks of the semester, or equivalent, will be considered not attending and will be reported
for non-attendance and dropped from the course.

At the conclusion of the first two weeks of a semester, or equivalent, instructors report any registered
students who have “Never Attended” a course. Those students will be administratively withdrawn from
that course. However, after the time period in the previous paragraphs, if a student stops attending a class,
wants or needs to withdraw, for any reason, it is the student's responsibility to take action to withdraw
from the course. Students must complete and submit the appropriate Tri-C form by the established
withdrawal deadline.

Tri-C is required to ensure that students receive financial aid only for courses that they attend and
complete. Students reported for not attending at least one of their registered courses will have all financial
aid funds held until confirmation of attendance in registered courses has been verified. Students who fail
to complete at least one course may be required to repay all or a portion of their federal financial aid
funds and may be ineligible to receive future federal financial aid awards. Students who withdraw from
classes prior to completing more than 60 percent of their enrolled class time may be subject to the
required federal refund policy.

If illness or emergency should necessitate a brief absence from class, students should confer with
instructors upon their return. Students having problems with class work because of a prolonged absence
should confer with the instructor or a counselor.

Plagiarism: Policy on acts of plagiarism is difficult to set because it is a difficult thing to define.
Basically, plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s work without properly citing that work. If a
student is caught in the act of plagiarism, he or she will receive a zero for that assignment. The second
time a student commits plagiarism, he or she will fail the course. This is a very serious offense and will
not be tolerated in this class. Consult the Student Handbook for Tri-C’s official procedures.

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Course Correspondence: You can communicate with me three ways during the semester: come to my
office on the Metro campus, send me an email to my Tri-C email address, or call my office phone. I will
respond to all messages within 48 hours.

Late Work: No late online journals will be accepted. Late papers are lowered one letter grade for each
day they are late. For example, if a paper is due by 11:59pm on Sunday, turning in an essay on Monday
would result in a 10% deduction; if the essay is turned in on Tuesday, there would be a 20% deduction,
and so on.

Technology & Technology Skill Requirements: You will need basic computer skills and should be
comfortable using a word processing program, browsing for files, copying and pasting between programs.
You will need a computer that connects to the Internet. Your student ID number and password are
required for access. If you do not own a computer OR if your computer malfunctions during the
semester, you will be expected to identify a computer to use. Computers are available at the Public
Library and in the Tri-C Technology Learning Centers (TLC) on each campus. Technology problems are
not an excuse for missed or late work. The Office of eLearning and Innovation offers Blackboard Student
Orientations during the beginning of every semester. Visit the Blackboard tab of My Tri-C Space for
links, help, and tutorials.

Technical Help: If you experience a technical problem, you should call the 24/7 Customer Care Technical
Support at 216-987-HELP to receive technical phone support in the following areas:
 Blackboard
 Internet Explorer
 Login issues (password resets) for My Tri-C Space
 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
 Navigation of My Tri-C Space
 Tri-C email
Some technical support issues may not be able to be resolved over the phone. While the Customer Care
Technical Support team will work diligently to assist students, it is possible that personal computer
problems may require the student to contact outside technical support for assistance.

There are computers available for student use at each Campus Technology Learning Center (TLC) and
your local public library. These resources should be used to keep up with your coursework while you
work to resolve a computer problem.

Incompletes and Withdrawals: Absolutely no incompletes will be given for this course, unless there are
extenuating circumstances (medical or family emergency). If you find it necessary to withdraw from this
course, it is your responsibility; go to the Enrollment Center or My Tri-C Space for the necessary
paperwork to withdraw.

Extra Help: There are tutoring facilities available on all campuses for students who need extra help with
grammar and usage. There is also a Writing Center at all campuses; the consultants will not do your work
for you, but will consult with you and answer any specific questions you have on the writing process. If
you cannot come to one of Tri-C’s campuses, Tri-C has online tutoring at http://www.smarthinking.com.
See the Blackboard Tips button on Blackboard for instructions on how to register for this free service.

Special Accommodations: If you need any special course adaptations or accommodations because of a
documented disability, please notify me within a reasonable length of time, preferably the first week of
the term with formal notice of that need (i.e. an official letter from the Student Accessibility Services
(SAS) office). Accommodations will not be made retroactively.

For specific information pertaining to ADA accommodation, please contact your campus SAS office or
visit online athttp://www.tri-c.edu/accessprograms. Blackboard accessibility information is available
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Eastern (216) 987-2052 - Voice

Metropolitan (216) 987-4344 -Voice

Western (216) 987-5079 - Voice

Westshore (216) 987-5079 - Voice

Brunswick (216) 987-5079 - Voice

Off-Site (216) 987-5079 – Voice

. LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT

Occasionally, in addition to submitting assignments to their instructors for evaluation and a
grade, students will also be asked to submit completed assignments, called ‘artifacts,’ for
assessment of course and program outcomes and the College’s Essential Learning Outcomes
(ELOs). The artifacts will be submitted in Blackboard or a similar technology. The level of
mastery of the outcome demonstrated by the artifact DOES NOT affect the student’s grade or
academic record in any way. However, some instructors require that students submit their artifact
before receiving their final grade. Some artifacts will be randomly selected for assessment,
which will help determine improvements and support needed to further student success. If you
have any questions, please feel free to speak with your instructor or contact the Learning
Outcomes Assessment office

CONCEALED CARRY STATEMENT College policy prohibits the possession of weapons on

college property by students, faculty and staff, unless specifically approved in advance as a job-
related requirement (i.e., Tri-C campus police officers) or, in accordance with Ohio law, secured
in a parked vehicle in a designated parking area. As a Tri-C student, your behavior on campus
must comply with the student code of conduct which is available on page 29 within the Tri-C
student handbook, available online at this link; Tri-C Student Handbook. You must also comply
with the College’s Zero Tolerance for Violence on College Property available at this link; zero-
tolerancefor-violence-policy.

CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 STATEMENT
Students are responsible for adhering to all College health and safety guidance, including that
which relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health requirements and standards are
changing rapidly, and the College is adapting its guidance accordingly. Please check your Tri-C
email and visit tri-c.edu/coronavirus regularly for updates. All students must adhere to the
following general guidelines, until further notice: • Please review and follow the guidance in the
Daily Health Assessment (https://www.tri-c.edu/ administrative-departments/business-
continuity/covid-19/daily-health-assessment.html. Contact [email protected] if you
need further assistance. • Notify your instructor(s) if you have tested positive for COVID-19 and
complete the form at www.tric.edu/reportcovid. Do not report to campus until Tri-C Risk
Management provides you with further guidance. • If the CDC ranks the county's community
transmission level as high, masks will be required. If the county's community transmission level
is medium or low, masks will be recommended but not required. • Maintaining physical distance
from others is optional inside any Tri-C building, regardless of your vaccination status. The
general guidelines listed above do not encompass all COVID-19 related guidance and are subject
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to change at the discretion of the College and under the direction of public health authorities. For
the most up-to-date guidance, please visit www.tri-c.edu/coronavirus. Students who fail to
adhere to College guidance may be subject to disciplinary action under the College’s Student
Code of Conduct and the Student Judicial Code.

Degree Requirements: Tri-C’s degree requirements have been updated to provide more flexibility and
reduce barriers so you can achieve your goal of graduation. These changes can also help those pursuing
an Associate of Arts or Science degree to be better prepared to transfer to a 4-year school after completing
your degree at Tri-C. You can track your academic plan through DegreeWorks. You can access
DegreeWorks via the Student tab on My Tri-C Space. For help in using these tools, or to schedule an
appointment with a counselor, call 1-800-954-8742.

Assignments:
Since this is a writing course, your grade will be based primarily on the related writing activities:
 Six full-length writing assignments (600 points): We will be focusing on many different
genres of writing this semester: memoir, profile, review, literary analysis, rhetorical analysis,
and argumentative. Each essay will be at least three pages long, and each is worth 100
points. Specific topics and guidelines are provided in the Essay Guidelines tab on our
Blackboard site. All essays are due by 11:59pm on their due date. Remember to save your
essay in .doc or .docx and submit your paper through the assignment function in the Essay
Guidelines button. Papers not saved in the proper format or sent through the required channel
will not be graded.
 Online Journaling (120 points): Throughout the semester, you will be responding (posting
your thoughts) to questions asked in the Discussion Board tab. These questions might help
you develop your thoughts for your papers. There will be 8 questions posted during the
semester, one week before they are due; therefore, you will have one week to formulate your
answer. Your response should be thoughtful, intelligent, at least 100 words long, and should
not duplicate your classmates’ postings for that question. You are also required to respond to
one of your classmates’ posts for each topic assigned. You should post one initial idea (10
points) and then respond to one of your classmates’ responses in a meaningful manner (5
points). Posts such as “I agree…” or “Wow.great idea!” are not acceptable posts. Good
grammar, spelling, and punctuation are also expected. Online journals are due by 11:59pm
on their due date.
 Article Response (50 points): There will be 5 articles posted throughout the semester. You are
to read the articles and respond to the question asked. Good grammar,spelling,and
punctuation is expected. You can find the Articles under the Article Response tab. Article
Responses are due by 11:59pm on their due date.

Grading:
Course Grades: You will be able to keep track of your grades throughout the semester through our class’s
Blackboard site. This course is worth a total of 770 points. My grading policy is as follows:
A = 693-770 points
B = 616-692 points
C = 539-615 points
D = 462-538 points
F= 0-461 points

Essay Grading : See the Blackboard Tips button for instructions on how to submit an assignment.
Documents must be saved in .doc or .docx, as this ensures that my computer can open up your file.
Please allow me at least one week to return essays. Once I have graded your essay, check the My Grades
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button for your score and my comments. I use the Comment function in Microsoft Word for in-text
feedback.This allows both teacher and student to analyze individual strengths and weaknesses in writing.

I am more than happy to look at rough drafts via email at least 48 hours before a paper is due; I will
comment on strengths and weaknesses and give suggestions for improvement, but I will not correct your
paper’s grammar errors.

Online Journal Grading: Although these writing reflections are composed and posted in a discussion
forum, remember that your thoughts should be expressed fully and completely and using correct
grammar. (This means no text, tweet, or IM speak.) Again, your original post is worth 10 points and your
response to a classmate is worth 5 points. Points will be deducted for development, unity, coherence, or
grammar problems.

The student code of conduct rules apply to our discussion forum, just as they would in a regular
classroom, so remember to respect your classmates’ thoughts and opinions when drafting your replies.
Disagreeing with a classmate’s opinion is perfectly acceptable and most likely probable; however, when
stating your response, be considerate, polite and respectful. No “shouting” (using all capital letters),
profanity, or hate speech will be tolerated. Refusal to follow standard netiquette results in a violation of
the student code of conduct, and the post or response will be given a score of zero, as well as consulting
with me one-on-one.

Sample Grading Rubric for ENG 1010 Essays

General Writing Characteristics of Outcome Comments & Points

Outcome Suggestions
Focus: Essay sticks to the point throughout
Does the essay present a
Essay follows assignment guidelines
clear main idea? (10 pts)
Significance stands out throughout essay
Introduction: Catches the reader’s attention in a manner that
Does the intro “set up” clearly relates to the point of the essay
the main idea for the Thesis Statement clearly states the point of the
reader? (5 pts) essay
Development: Each paragraph directly contributes to the T.S.
Is there adequate
Examples and description help readers
supporting information understand and “see” the main point
for the main idea?
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Paragraphs: Each paragraph has a topic sentence
Are the paragraphs
All sentences within paragraph contribute to
clearly organized? paragraph’s topic sentence and thesis statement
(10 pts)
Organization: Essay’s organization is logical and easy to
Are the ideas presented follow
in a logical order within Effective transitions between and within
essay structure? (20 pts) paragraphs
Conclusion: Wraps up paper
Does the ending
Sense of closure
“satisfy” the reader?
(5 pts) No “new” information in conclusion
Sentence Maturity: Avoids fragments and run-ons
Are sentences complete,
Consistent point of view and verb tense
correct, and varied?
(10 pts) Subject-verb agreement
Mechanics: Standard English grammar
Does the essay use
Punctuation
standard grammar,
punctuation, Capitalization
capitalization, and
spelling? (10 pts) Spelling
Format: Heading: Name, class, teacher, date in upper-
Does the essay follow left hand corner
the required format? Title: centered, capitalized, reflects point of
(10 pts) essay

Double-spacing throughout essay

Indented paragraphs

Proper font and size

Total Points: (100)

CALENDAR (TENTATIVE SCHEDULE)

The following is a calendar of assignments. As time passes and class progresses, it may change, so
check the schedule often so that you are up-to-date with your work.

Week 1 (Sept.12th-18th):
Read syllabus
Post Online Journal (OJ) #1 in Discussion Board OJ #1 due 9/18
Inventing Ideas and Prewriting
*Readings are located in Course Notes

Week 2 (Sept.19-25):
Read Organizing, Drafting, Revising, and Editing OJ #2 due 9/25
Read MLA Discussion
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Post to Article Response (AR) #1 AR #1 Due 9/25

Week 3 (Sept.26-Oct.2):
Read Thesis Statements
Read Summary and Paraphrase; Annotations
Read Memoirs OJ #3 due 10/2

Week 4 (Oct.3-9):
Essay #1: Memoir Due 10/9
Read Profiles

Week 5 (Oct.10-16):
Essay #2: Profile Due 10/16
AR #2 Due 10/16

Week 6 (Oct.17-23):
Read Reviews OJ #4 due 10/23
AR #3due 10/23

Week 7 (Oct.24-30):
Essay #3: Review Due 10/30

Week 8 (Oct.31- Nov.6th):

Read Literary Analyses OJ # 5 due 11/6
Read “The Sniper” and “The Lottery” (on Blackboard in the Readings for Literary AR#4 due 11/6
Analysis button)
Read Literary Devices

Week 9 (Nov.7-13th):
Essay #4: Literary Analysis Due 11/13
Read Rhetorical Analysis OJ #6 due 11/13

Week 10 (Nov.14-20st):
Essay #5: Rhetorical Analysis Due 11/20

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Week 11 (Nov.21-27):
Read Arguments OJ #7 due 11/27
Read Argument Research Essay

Week 12 (Nov.28th-Dec.4th):
Read Argumentative Thesis Statements OJ # 8 due 12/4

Week 13 (Dec. 5-11):

Read Logical Fallacies

Week 14 (Dec.13):
Essay #6: Argument Essay Final Essay
DUE Dec.13th

*Please note that the final essay is due on Tuesday, December 13th. This allows me to get
final grades in on time.

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